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Today on SP Radio: Stories, beer and the holidays
Today on Smile Politely Radio, authors Jason Wild and Laura Adamczyk join us to discuss the last Stories & Beer of the year, taking place this Saturday (Dec. 3rd) at The Iron Post in Urbana. We'll talk fiction, poetry, and favorite holiday stories (real, imagined, and all points in between). Family names and embarrassing holiday moments may or may not be changed to protect the innocent.
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: Midstress
Today on SP Radio, we welcome Midstress, the local punk rock group formerly known as the Fresh Kills. We’ll talk about the group’s brand new album, Growing Up is Getting Old, which will officially be released on December 6, but is currently streaming on the band's Bandcamp page. Also, we’ll touch on the brand new C-U Collective, the band's upcoming Japan benefit show with Take Care and Common Loon, and how you go about changing your band name while keeping your fans.
Be sure to tune in to 90.1 FM or weft.org at 5:30 p.m.
Today on SP Radio: Architecture as an agent of change
Today on SP Radio, we welcome Mark Taylor, Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois. He is the faculty project manager of the University's Solar Decathlon project, and has done extensive work around the world on innovative, sustainable, and affordable architecture and construction. His most recent projects have involved designing and building projects in Haiti. He joins us on the show to talk about some of the latest developments in sustainable building practices, and how you can make a difference in the world one building at a time
Tune in to 90.1 FM or weft.org at 5:30 p.m.
Today on SP Radio: The Miller article and SP’s role in the local media
On today’s show we’re going to take a look at Smile Politely and its role in the local media landscape. The impetus for this conversation is the recent article we published on Calvin Miller, which drew a lot of local attention and commentary. Many of the accounts in that article have been discredited by the recent release of the police video, but does that mean we should not have published it? We're going to take a look inside the process. And instead of focusing on this one issue though, we are going to open up to a larger conversation about what SP does and how it compares to traditional journalism and other local outlets.
In addition to SP editors Caleb Curtis and Joel Gillespie, we will be joined by Eric Bussell, who is the founder of HalfwayInteresting.com. Eric is also a frequent commenter on Smile Politely, including many about the Miller piece.
Lisen live at 5:30 p.m. on WEFT.org or 90.1 FM.
As of todayish, we have officially had this radio gig for a year. So if you’re reading this, you’re invited to come help us celebrate from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mike n’ Molly’s. There will be cake.
Today on SP Radio: Classic sound, restored
Today on Smile Politely Radio we talk to Ben Hay, Manager at Analog Outfitters in Champaign, about building a business around vintage sound equipment and repair. We chat with Ben about how the company got started, how they keep their customers coming back, and what they're doing to keep the business of vintage amplifiers and sound equipment growing.
Listen tonight at 5:30 on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, or download the podcast Tuesday from SmilePolitely.com.
Analog Outfitters will celebrate the expansion of their shop and business with their 2011 Hootenanny on Friday, October 28 from 4 p.m. to midnight in their parking lot. More information available on their Facebook page.
Get your first taste of recorded Psychic Twin
Relatively new local band, Psychic Twin, has made its first public recording available on its bandcamp page. Fans of Erin Fein and Brett Sanderson's former band, Headlights, will probably find a lot to like in the electro-Caribbean pop songs, though the music does not seem like a retread. So far, I'm enjoying "I Want to Forget" which somehow reminds me of this amazing song.
Check it out both songs for yourself here. Also, it appears you can actually download the "Deepest Part" at I Guess I'm Floating.
Today on SP Radio: The Living Letter Press
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will talk to Molly Poganski from the soon to be opened to the public Living Letter Press. The Living Letter Press is new print shop that's mission is "to preserve the practice and knowledge of techniques of letterpress printing and offer the arts and design community a resource to incorporate the art and craft of letterpress into their work." We'll discuss the history of the letter press, how it's different from existing printing techniques, the shop's plans for educational classes and much more. Plus, we'll talk about the really cool app (LetterMPress) that the people behind the shop created to provide letter press abilities on your iPad. Tune in to WEFT (90.1 FM) today at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about this very cool local project.
Today on SP Radio: DJ Belly
Today on Smile Politely Radio we welcome DJ Belly, one of C-U's most well-known electronic dickerers. We will talk to him about the local DJ scene, his music and his live performance. Plus, he will play a few brand new songs. Tune in to WEFT (90.1 FM) today at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about electronic music as an art form and as a way to entertain the masses.
Today on SP Radio: The IDEA Store
Today on Smile Politely Radio we welcome Gail Rost, Store Manager of The I.D.E.A. Store. The I.D.E.A. Store is celebrating their first anniversary this week. Tune in to WEFT (90.1 FM) today at 5:30 p.m. to learn all about this unique enterprise that offers locals the opportunity to reuse materials in new ways. Plus, we'll discuss the store's connection to the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation.
Today on SP Radio: C-U art, artists and the ACE Awards
Today on Smile Politely Radio, Kelly White, Interim Director at 40 North | 88 West joins us in the studio to talk art in Champaign, and the upcoming ACE Awards that recognize individuals, artists, businesses, and organizations for their contributions to the Champaign-Urbana arts community. Tune in to WEFT 90.1 FM tonight( at 5:30 to hear all about it, and download the podcast next week here on Smile Politely.
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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.