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Today on SP Radio: The future of print media?
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will be joined by Don Elmore, editor for the former C-U alt/weekly The Paper. We will talk about the current media landscape in town, with a particular emphasis on the Illini Media Company and their recent financial issues. What makes IMC's situation unique and what about it is representative of the larger print media landscape?
We will also talk about the current evolution of print media and what the viable solutions are moving forward. We will also discuss whether a for-profit model can still work.
Among other activities, Don is currently one of the owners of Jane Addams Bookstore in downtown Champaign.
Today on SP Radio: Audio Beers with Dylan Heath (and Jeremiah Stanley)
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we'll be talking to Dylan Heath and Jeremiah Stanley about their talk show "Two Beers with Dylan Heath." We will discuss why they decided to start a monthly variety show focused on the local community and who/what has influenced the show.
Tune in at 5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or WEFT.org.
The next Two Beers takes place next Wednesday, February 22 at the Iron Post
Featuring the New House Band: The Four Shots
Music: Huck Fate
Comedy: Jason Dockins
Interview: Ben Juday and Ben Hay from Analog Outfitters
Today on SP Radio: Andrew Voris on local comedy
Today on SP Radio, we are joined by local stand up and 
SP contributor Andrew Voris. We will be discussing comedy (who would've guessed?) and the local stand up scene here in Champaign-Urbana. Be sure to tune in, because even if you don't laugh at us, he will most likely have something funny to say.
Smile Politely Radio airs locally on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. The podcast is available on the website and iTunes the following Tuesday.
Today on SP Radio: Your audio guide to new C-U restaurants
Today on SP Radio, we are joined by Smile Politely food writers Susanna Kline and Seth Fein. They will talk about the ever changing landscape for local cuisine. We’ll be discussing the emergence of new options in Champaign’s North West downtown area (NOWEDO*), Meatheads, Maize, the rotating restaurants in Southwest Champaign, and those that have moved on including Kennedy’s, Jim Gould’s and more. We'll also ask Seth and Susanna what they look for in a restaurant and what standards they use for evaluation.
Tune in today at 5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or WEFT.org.
*I am officially trademarking this term.
Today on SP Radio: Drew Phillips from Big Bluestem Band
Today on SP Radio we'll have Drew Phillips from Big Bluestem Band. We will discuss the band, it's musical repetoire and the local string band music scene. Plus we'll probably play some actual music!
Big Bluestem will be playing a special show with Ol' 97, Strings Attached and Black Ridge Road on Sunday, January 29 at 5 p.m. at The Iron Post. There will also be drawings and prizes. The donation is $10 with all proceeds benefit WEFT.
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.
Today on SP Radio: Ward Gollings and The Great Cover Up
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we are joined by local concert booker Ward Gallings. He will be in studio to discuss the 2012 edition of the Great Cover Up, which is celebrating its 21st year this week. For those of you who are unaware, the Great Cover Up is an annual concert where local bands play sets covering famous national and international acts.
We’ll also talk to Ward about his role as a local concert promoter and how that role has evolved over the years.
For more information about the history of the Great Cover Up, be sure to read this piece.
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.
Today on SP Radio: The cast and director of Gruesome Playground Injuries
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, we chat with the director and actors from the upcoming show Gruesome Playground Injuries at the Station Theatre in Urbana. Mathew Green, Katie Baldwin, and Rob Zaleski offer up some insights on local theater, the 40th anniversary of the Celebration Company at the Station Theatre, and what it's like to work literally within arm's reach of an audience. The conversation was so good we had it twice (due to a recording error by your relatively incompetent host). Regardless, listen in tonight and look for the podcast version on Tuesday.
Smile Politely Radio airs locally on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. The podcast is available on the website and iTunes the following Tuesday.
Today on Smile Politely Radio: Our Annual Local Music Year in Review Extravaganza
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, we're doing our annual Local Music Year in Review. It will be an extra long 2 1/2 hour show featuring appearances by New Ruins, Easter and Mean Lids and possibly others! Plus, we'll play as many of SP's Top 20 Songs of the year as we can fit and talk about the year that was in Champaign-Urbana with SP Music Editor Ben Valocchi.
Smile Politely Radio airs locally on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. The podcast is available on the website and iTunes the following Tuesday.
Today on SP Radio: Parasol Records
Long-time keepers of the scene and one of the last bastions for indie music shoppers, Parasol Records will be suspending its mail order business and brick & mortar record store operations as of Saturday, December 17. We'll recollect all the good times and talk about the future of the label side of the biz (which will still be going strong) today with Jim Kelly, Parasol’s label manager/PR specialist/jack-of-all trades. He joins us in the studio to discuss the reasons for the change in operations, its impact on local and national music distribution, and everything the business has meant to him and to the community over the years.
The store is currently offering steep discounts on merchandise and will be hosting a Whimper vs. Bang concert next Saturday from noon until 3 p.m.
Smile Politely Radio airs locally on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, 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…
How convenient.
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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.