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Today on SP Radio: C-U Flea Begins
On today's episode of Smile Politely Radio, we'll be talking to the organizers of next Saturday's C-U Flea. Taking place at the old location for Parasol Mail Order, the C-U Flea is a brand new bi-monthly community flea market that will feature clothes, original artwork, collectibles, houseware, etc. Plus, there will be food, DJ's and bands. We'll discuss how this all got started and what to look for in a good flea market.
Listen to SP Radio live each Friday on WEFT 90.1 FM, or check back here for the podcast every Tuesday.
| Today on SP Radio - Anna Karenina/Anna Karina
Today on SP Radio we'll be talking with local band Anna Karenina/Anna Karina. The band is releasing their Autobiographies EP this weekend. We'll chat about the EP, play some songs, talk local music, other projects, the origins of that name, and much more.
Listen to SP Radio live each Friday on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, or check back here for the podcast every Tuesday.
Today on SP Radio: The Market Comes to Town
Today on SP Radio we'll be talking with Lisa Bralts, Director of Urbana's Market at the Square. The Market kicks off the season next weekend, and this year promises to be even bigger. We'll chat about everything from fresh food to entertainment, street snacks, and more, and we'll probably dive into some discussion about personal favorite items and supporting local business. We'll also probably be a lot hungrier by the end of the show.
Listen to SP Radio live each Friday on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, or check back here to the website for the podcast the following week.
Today on SP Radio: Trees are pretty freaking awesome
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, we're joined by Sharon Lilly from the International Society of Arboriculture. ISA is a professional organization promoting urban tree care worldwide, which is headquartered in Champaign. We will discuss what exactly an arborist does, general tree care information, and why exactly ISA is located in the middle of Central Illinois. Sharon is ISA's Director of Educational Goods and Services and a Board Certified Master Arborist.
As part of its Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration, the organization is hosting a family-friendly TreesAreGood educational tree walk in West Side Park on Saturday (April 21) at noon, which will be followed by two short educational films at the Art Theatre.
Smile Politely Radio airs each Friday night at 5:30 PM on 90.1 FM or WEFT.org, and is available for download as a podcast the Tuesday following each week's show.
Today on SP Radio: Not UC2B, but Record Store Day 2012
Today on SP Radio, we welcome John Kersh, Urban Project Planner for Urbana Champaign Big Broadband. John will talk about what UC2B is and how it will help the C-U community. We’ll discuss the ramifications good, bad and otherwise.
So what is UC2B? It’s “an intergovernmental consortium of the University of Illinois and the cities of Urbana and Champaign dedicated to building and operating an open-access fiber-optic broadband network throughout the Champaign-Urbana area.”
Jeff Brandt from Exile on Main Street and Isaac Arms to discuss the plans for Record Store Day 2012. The annual holiday for music geeks is coming up on April 21. In addition to have several special releases for sale, Exile will have bands playing in store all day long. Click here for the latest information.
Find out more at 5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or weft.org.
Today on Smile Politely Radio: DoCha Chamber Music Festival
Sally Bernhardsson, Executive Director of the upcoming DoCha Chamber Music Festival, is our guest for tonight's edition of Smile Politely Radio. We'll have the chance to chat about just what chamber music is, how the festival came about, how it helps expand the reach of chamber music and musical education in Champaign, and what you can expect to hear and see during the festival later this month.
Smile Politely Radio airs each Friday night at 5:30pm on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, and can be downloaded as a podcast the Tuesday following each broadcast here on the site.
THE Ron Swanson discusses his time in Champaign UPDATED
On a recent episode of the often excellent WTF Podcast with Mark Maron, Nick Offerman (aka Ron Swanson aka Duke Silver) briefly discusses his “great epiphany” learning about theater before and while attending the University of Illinois. Offerman graduated from the U of I in 1993. In addition to appearing in university-based performances, Offerman is also an alum of The Station Theatre.
Check out the podcast here.
(The relevant bit comes at about 27 minutes in.)
UPDATE: On our Facebook page, Colin Griffith pointed out this episode of Comedy Bang Bang where Offerman more extensively discusses his time in C-U. This includes a story about getting arrested for smoking pot while hanging out over the Boneyard.
And the comments have been closed due to how much the SPAMbots love themselves some Swanson.
Today on SP Radio: A musician and a critic?
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will be joined by Chris Davies, music writer for Smile Politely and a member of the relatively new local group Finer Feelings. We will talk to Chris about the differences between being a musician, being a music writer/critic and whether those two jobs can co-exist. Plus, we’ll play a few songs from Finer Feelings and hear about the bands upcoming plans, which include a show this Sunday at Mike 'n Molly's with Grace Weber.
Smile Politely Radio airs locally on WEFT 90.1 FM Fridays at 5:30 p.m. The podcast is available on the website and iTunes the following Tuesday.
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Oh nice! I’d totally vote for Matt Campbell!
“Smile Politely sports writer announces candidacy for city government.”
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.
And without bloodshed. Sounds like the Savoy trustees aren’t as narrow-minded as some of their whiny pants constituents. Do you think quack Snell is already planning an asinine counterattack or is he still laying low after those “threats” against his person?
Excellent. I am glad sometimes American dreams are encouraged, rather than stifled.
Dollars to waffles says the study session will conclude that there is parking available in the Hill Street Parking Deck.
I can see requiring them to plug meters where they park, but the license fee thing sure sounds like some established business doesn’t like the competition and has an in with the city gummint staff.
This is pretty much ridiculous. However, I would hope that local businesses that aren’t opposed would step up and allow the Crave Truck in their private parking lots. That won’t solve the licensing issue though… (Insert not-so-subtle reference to Snell being behind the grand conspiracy to kill…
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As a liberal conservative, and a person who favors taxes & services ... and also a sense of proportion; I savor the comic potential that still exists in this comments section. I’m pretty sure we can goad more anti-government rhetoric from confirmed progressives and government employees. If…
Did the Crave Truck get a permit to park in city metered spots and city right of way? Or did they just get a permit? The city clerk’s office seems to be a suspect here, but it’s not clear they did anything wrong. Did the Crave Truck…
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…
Not so much far-right Tea Party as a balanced, moderate viewpoint between letting businesses succeed and protecting society with reasonable regulations. In spite of what the city reps are saying, the interpretation of policy on this issue certainly has changed. Letting a business start up under one…
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Super cool! Excellent track, Excellent band.