Weekender: February 17 - 19
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Student Playwrights Outreach Theatre at Krannert Center, 7 p.m., Free
U of I Women's Gymnastics vs. Michigan St. at Huff Hall, 7 p.m., Free
IHSA Wrestling Finals at Assembly Hall, Fri/Sat various sessions (check website), $50 for all sessions or $10 each
Evening of American Country Dance at Phillips Recreation Center, 8 p.m., $5
Company at the Station Theatre, Fri/Sat 8 p.m., $15
Read Meghan's review here.
The Artist at the Art Theater, Fri 5 & 7:30 p.m., Sat/Sun add'l 2:30 p.m. show, $6.50 before 6 p.m., $9 afterward
Read Jeremiah's review here.
Speed Racer at the Art Theater, 10 p.m., $3
I never watched the show and I've never seen the movie but it's costume month at the Art Theater. There are probably a good deal of avid Speed Racer fans for you to bond and "geek out" with. Cool beans. (JS)
Brazilian Carnival Party, 10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Doors: 9:00 p.m., for VIP guests
10:00 p.m., for general public
Tickets: $5 (VIP); $7 at the door
Age: 19 to enter & 21 to drink
This party is a Masquerade. I’ve never been to a masquerade. They intimidate me. See that awesome girl on the right? I'm just not that whimsical. (TN)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
UI Wind Symphony at Krannert Center, 7:30 p.m., $10 for general public
The Capitol Steps at the Virginia Theatre, 8 p.m., $18-39
The Capitol Steps have gotten significantly edgier the last few years, so expect parodies along the lines of "First Day of Arab Spring," a Chris Brown number about how you can't see the bruises behind a burqa. This is going to be so funny. (RH)
2012 Oscar-nominated shorts at the Art Theater, 10 p.m., $3
You should go see these. There's a solid chance they will all be better than Moneyball and Extremely Loud. And buy a share in the Art Co-op while you're at it. (RH)
I agree with Robert. Although I did like Moneyball, it's great to have access to this selection of shorts. (JS)
In Tall Buildings, with Grandkids and Cains & Abels, 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Age: 21+
Live video for “The Way to a Monster’s Lair”:
025 In Tall Buildings from Kyle Obriot on Vimeo.
Tim Northern: Stand-up Comedy, 8:00–9:30 p.m.
Illini Union
The event page doesn't give much information, but I'm assuming that this is at the Courtyard Cafe. If you're unfamiliar with Tim Northern, you're in for a treat. (TN)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Short Track Speedskating Championships, 7:30am - 4:15pm, UIUC Ice Arena, 406 E. Armory
Did you know speedskating Olympic champion Bonnie Blair is from Champaign? Champaign police's favorite speeder. And Wheaties box coverer. (RH)
UI Wind Orchestra at Krannert Center, 3 p.m., $10 for general public
Matt and Tom Turino with Randy Cordle at Urbana Free Library, 2 p.m., Free
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@Jason: You’re right about that. I get groceries at Schnucks (they carry what I buy, which I can’t say of any other single grocery store in town), and if they have a beer I’m in the market for it’s usually a quarter or two cheaper per 6-…
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Maybe I complained enough in person. One time I even explained to the (wholly uninterested) clerk how to navigate the Illinois Statutes web page, and Savoy’s Municipal Code database I wouldn’t know because I only go there when I want to pay 30% more for anything, which is never.
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This column affords me a long-awaited opportunity. I’ve wanted to write my own column called Fuck You Friar Tuck Liquors. but I always thought it’d be too pithy. Here, I can say Fuck You Friar Tuck Liquors and not feel bothered to stretch it out to 750…
Ha! Exactly. You, sir, are welcome at the bar in My House.
Why wait ‘til 3 pm?
I’m excited to go tonight- should be very fun!
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High-profile whining. AKA Lobbying.
it’s quite choice. looking forward to seeing how it and its patronage grow and develop over the course of the year. could be a neat little ecosystem.
“It was at this point, before he started his business, that working with city employees should’ve raised red flags…” But they didn’t because: 1) The City Clerk’s office originally mis-interpreted the rules, or are indeed re-interpreting them. 2) Champaign’s brick-n-mortar merchants hadn’t yet started whining about The Crave Truck.
Super cool! Excellent track, Excellent band.
Looking forward to trying this place!
I’m in the middle (or the beginning or end, depending on how you look at it) of re-reading Slaughterhouse Five. What a great companion column.
Get yours early. The Rave’s CD will be available at Exile and at The C-U Flea on Saturday. C-U Flea details here: http://www.smilepolitely.com/news/sp_radio_podcast_c-u_flea_arrives/
I don’t know about Gerard and a random police sargeant. My (mild) outrage is based on this: “...he worked closely with Champaign City Clerk Marilyn Banks to make sure he was licensed properly as a transient food peddler, filling out the necessary paperwork and paying a $225…
Local Yocal pretty much nails it here. I suspect there will be merchants who oppose food trucks because they arguably don’t pay their fair share to locate their trucks in high traffic (high rent) areas. The food trucks take away business from rent payers, park in city…
Oh nice! I’d totally vote for Matt Campbell!
“Smile Politely sports writer announces candidacy for city government.”
I also got to visit Big Grove Tavern during the soft open and definitely enjoyed the pork belly the most of all the dishes I sampled. The cheesy grits and the vinegary pickled vegetables were a perfect compliment to the rich pork belly.
The Alan Partridge lookalike on the right in the first small photo has nothing to condescend to anyone about. AH HA!
Snell and the little Hitlers of the neighborhood association need to chill out. Legitimate businesses should have the freedom to exist without having to endure the slings and arrows of ignorant and misguided opposition.
represent, Matt.
Yeah, I’d agree that Transporter Room 3 is the worst house venue I’ve ever seen.
Food trucks are the start-up, small businesses of the future for those unable to afford real estate. No surprise, that merchants who pay rent, utilities, and maintenance on a property would despise the traveling competition. Or developers who build more empty retail spaces would want to close…
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I think it’s neat that SP has turned rightward, now espousing a Tea Party-style frustration with government regulations & taxes.
This makes me so sad. (Happy to live in Urbana, though!) Crave Truck has been a GREAT addition to the food choices in C-U, and it’d be a travesty to chase them away. This town should be supporting small businesses. I’m glad to hear that they’ll still…
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The Alan Partridge lookalike on the right in the first small photo has nothing to condescend to anyone about. AH HA!