Music

The Overture: April 23-29

April 23, 2018 / 8:59am / By Patrick Singer

Our 10 year anniversary party is this week, but beyond that, there are tons of shows to check out in C-U.

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Record Store Day 2018: A review in photos

April 23, 2018 / 6:59am / By Eric Frahm

This past weekend in C-U, record stores celebrated Record Store Day 2018, and Eric was there to check out the action.

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It seems that Smoked could be setting up shop at The Icehouse

April 22, 2018 / 9:03pm / Julie McClure

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Here’s what the new entry to Campustown on Green Street looks like

April 22, 2018 / 5:03pm / Patrick Singer

I was heading towards Maize on Green Street earlier today and noticed the newly reconstructed viaduct dons a new look. This is part of the… More »

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Josh Hartke resigning from Champaign County Board

April 20, 2018 / 1:13pm / Patrick Singer

Josh Hartke has announced his resignation from Champaign County Board effective April 30th. HIs term wasn't supposed to end until November of 2020. Hartke served… More »

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Audiofeed Music Festival announces 2018 lineup

April 20, 2018 / 12:44pm / Patrick Singer

Audiofeed Music Festival is back in 2018 on July 5-7 at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, and they've announced their full lineup today, which features previously-announced… More »

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This Is It Furniture's free onion bit featured in The Simpsons

April 20, 2018 / 10:10am / Patrick Singer

This Is It Furniture originated in Springfield, but Mike Namoff's furniture store exists on South Mattis in Champaign. The Simpsons exists in a Springfield, somewhere in… More »

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If you’re feeling extra snack-y today, check out these spots

April 20, 2018 / 6:57am / Jessica Hammie

Maybe it's one of those days where no matter what you eat, you just aren't satisfied. Perhaps you're just extra hungry. Check out these spots… More »

Culture

Weekender: April 20-22

April 20, 2018 / 12:00am / By Smile Politely Editors

We hope you're taking in some of the great films at Ebertfest, but we've got some other solid options for your weekend as well.

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The first Matthew C. Farrell 5K Run/Walk will happen in June

April 19, 2018 / 5:11pm / Julie McClure

Farrell was a well known local artist and graphic designer who was tragically killed in 2016. The 5K will benefit the Matthew C. Farrell… More »

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Common Ground has CBD cookies in honor of 4/20

April 19, 2018 / 3:44pm / Julie McClure

What's CBD? It's short for Cannabidiol, and it's one of the compounds found in the cannibis plant. It's said to have some health benefits, but without… More »

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There’s a parking lot art pop up happening on Saturday

April 19, 2018 / 10:25am / Julie McClure

We've all driven by the somewhat raggedy B-22 lot at the corner of Goodwin and University in Urbana. It sits in a space just on… More »