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Fourth Annual BeeBlitz happening June 16th

June 15, 2018 / 12:13pm / Michael McKelvey

Join us on Saturday, June 16, 2018 for the fourth annual BeeBlitz! Mark your calendar for the fourth annual BeeBlitz kicking off National Pollinator Week.… More »

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Cafe Kopi is featuring artists during Friday Night Live

June 15, 2018 / 7:32am / Julie McClure

The patio at Café Kopi is a great spot for Friday Night Live participation, with one of the performance corners right there at Walnut and… More »

Culture

Weekender: June 15-17

June 15, 2018 / 12:01am / By Smile Politely Editors

Lots to do this Father's Day weekend in C-U. Here are our suggestions.

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Here’s a quick review of Krekel’s

June 14, 2018 / 3:36pm / Jessica Hammie

Krekel's Custard recently opened up on Kirby Avenue in Champaign. I drive past it quite often, and each time the parking lot is full and… More »

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A Jefferson student is the #1 middle school archer in the world

June 14, 2018 / 3:21pm / Julie McClure

Jefferson Middle School has an amazing archery program, and that was on display last weekend. Not only did the team place 9th out of 92… More »

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Here’s the first look at Plaza Park plans in Downtown Champaign

June 14, 2018 / 12:52pm / Patrick Singer

The City of Champaign has released some information about the plaza park in Downtown Champaign, which we've covered at length over the last year or… More »

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Spurlock Museum is hosting a talk on religion next week

June 14, 2018 / 12:37pm / Julie McClure

If you need a little deep thinking to interrupt your summer frivolity, head over to the Spurlock Museum next Thursday, June 21st from 4 to… More »

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Sindha Agha's latest video, one about painful sex, released on BBC Three

June 14, 2018 / 11:20am / Patrick Singer

Former Uni High and U of I grad Sindha Agha is on a tear. Her work as a videographer, writer, and generally amazing artist has… More »

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Have you done a Japan House tea ceremony yet?

June 14, 2018 / 10:12am / Julie McClure

There are a few more opportunities available to do a tea ceremony at Japan House this summer before they take a break. You can learn… More »

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Gazelle's Sunblown came out 10 years ago this week

June 14, 2018 / 10:00am / Patrick Singer

Gazelle's Sunblown might be a record and a band you've never heard of, and that's OK. Adam Fein of Absinthe Blind and Jeff Dimpsey of Hum, Honcho… More »

Food & Drink

Four ways to drink your vegetables

June 14, 2018 / 9:00am / By Katie Simpson

Katie tries out four unique cocktails in downtown Champaign to see if garden-fresh ingredients are the key to a tasty drink.

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Volunteer with ReStore this summer

June 14, 2018 / 7:55am / Julie McClure

Many local organizations see their volunteers dwindle as the students depart for the summer, so it's a great time for community members to step up… More »