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Antoinette Nwandu to adapt Nafissa Thompson-Spires' short story Wash Clean The Bones

February 15, 2019 / 4:41pm / Patrick Singer

More news about Nafissa Thompson-Spires' rise to fame has come up today: Amazon Studios has hired playwright Antoinette Wandu to adapt Thompson-Spires' short story Wash Clean… More »

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Deadline extended for Urbana arts grants applications

February 15, 2019 / 1:24pm / Debra Domal

Local artists: sigh a sigh of relief and take the weekend to finalize your application for an Urbana arts grant. The deadline has been extended… More »

Music

Paris Monster covers a lot of ground

February 15, 2019 / 11:00am / By Austin J. Hill

Austin sits down with Brooklyn-based duo Paris Monster in advance of their February 16th show at Blackbird in Urbana.

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Here’s the one vegetable you should eat this weekend

February 15, 2019 / 9:03am / Jessica Hammie

Have you been to Dumpling Noodle BBQ yet? The Champaign restaurant is only a few months old, but it's quickly become a go-to for the eponymous… More »

Food & Drink

Get your comfort food fix at The Apple Dumplin’

February 15, 2019 / 9:00am / By Zoe Valentine

Zoe tries the Sunday brunch buffet at The Apple Dumplin' in Urbana.

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Culture

Weekender: February 15-17

February 15, 2019 / 12:01am / By Smile Politely Editors

The Valentine's Day pressure is off, now go have some fun. Here's what we suggest.

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Illinois Public Media is looking for short films

February 14, 2019 / 4:17pm / Julie McClure

Illinois Public Media is seeking submissions by local filmmakers for the 8th annual PBS Online Film Festival. Here are the details: Film must be 3-15… More »

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The annual Prom Benefit for Eastern Illinois Foodbank is happening March 9th

February 14, 2019 / 4:03pm / Julie McClure

Doesn't everyone want to relive their prom night? Okay maybe you don't want to relive it, but maybe you want a redo. There aren't many… More »

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Hendrick House is launching a CSA

February 14, 2019 / 3:01pm / Jessica Hammie

That's right: Hendrick House is joining the robust list of available CSA options in C-U. Food from Hendrick House and Betsy's Bistro is always great,… More »

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Opening tonight: Paper Trail 2 explores the art of working on or with paper

February 14, 2019 / 12:16pm / Debra Domal

Thanks to 40 North, and the creativity of local artists, the words "Paper Trail" can now conjure up inspiring images of creative applications of fibrous… More »