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Lefse Records releasing new Psychic Twin single
We can't really say we told you so — it was more of an obvious observation if anything on our part. Lefse Records, home to some pretty buzz worthy up-and-comers either past or present (Neon Indian, Youth Lagoon), is releasing Psychic Twin's new single, "Gonna Get Her" as a part of their 7'' single release series beginning on June 26th. The series features Psychic Twin, Field Mouse, Sun Glitters, Mister Lies, Matthew Cooper (of Eluvum) and Big Search (Fools Gold/Foreign Born).
Preorder your copy here before they're gone. For now, stream the new track below.
| Savoy approves Triptych’s permit
Last night, The Village of Savoy Board of Trustees voted 5-1 in favor of approving Triptych Brewing's special use permit. This comes after much speculation and concern from local business owner(s) and neighborhood residents about noise, saftey, and other issues.
http://www.wdws.com/audio/2012-05-17/savoy-approves-microbrewery.html
Eat Monical’s today, support Angels
Monical's Community Day will support Imerman Angels today, a charity that matches up cancer survivors with cancer fighters all over the world, so that no one faces cancer alone!
The offer is valid at the four locations in Champaign, Urbana, or Rantoul, listed on the flier, Print and present the flier with your bill, and Monical's will donate 20% to Imerman Angels. (SK)
C-U Ride of Silence this Wednesday, May 16
C-U Ride of Silence will be held this Wednesday, May 16th. Cyclists will gather in the SW parking lot of the Assembly Hall between 6:30 and 7 p.m. The ride will depart at 7 p.m. Cyclists will ride in silence to honor those who have been killed on our roadways while bicycling. Download the press release here.
Donate or sell your old bike for a good cause
The Community Used Bike Sale is accepting bikes to donate or sell during next weekend's event. They are currently accepting bikes through Wednesday, May 16.
If you do decide to donate your bike all of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. They will also sell your bike for you, keeping 10% of the selling price for Habitat. Either way you are guaranteed to get all the karma.
Local badass author Jean Thompson given Pulitzer "lip service" in NY Times
Seeing as how the Pulitzer didn't go to any work of Fiction this year, some of the better experts out there decided to award it themselves. Our very own Jean Thompson was given some major props in the New York Times today as a result, with NYT Book Review Editor Gregory Cowles naming her The Year We Left Home as his choice for the award:
With that in mind, one book that might have broken through the committee’s stalemate this year is “The Year We Left Home,” by Jean Thompson. This ambitious, expansive novel opens at a wedding in small-town Iowa in 1973 and closes in the same small town 30 years later; in between, in chapters that hold their own as stand-alone stories, it follows the members of the Erickson family as they fumble their various ways through life. ... Anyone who thinks the Pulitzer committee messed up — who believes they did a disservice to literature by ignoring the three excellent finalists and every other work of American fiction published in 2011 — could do worse than reading “The Year We Left Home” as a consolation prize.
No surprise really. She's kind of totally amazing.
Ebert says Ebertfest audience was “perfect”
Roger Ebert wrote in his online journal that the Ebertfest audience at the Virginia Theater was a "perfect audience." Read his full reflection here. You deserve a pat on the back.
Sad day for music
After a long battle with cancer Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, has passed away.
Love them or hate them, the Beastie Boys did big things in the music world for a long time. RIP Adam.
Illinois athletic department operating in the black
Interesting bit of info: http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/blog/_/name/assael_shaun/id/7889475/k-state-most-profitable-athletic-department
Local news headlines for Thursday, May 3
We have just a couple today, but they're good ones.
Police Chief Pledges to Make Changes to Citizen Complaint Review Process (CI)
Officers' actions in pepper-spray incident being reviewed for discipline (N-G)
Update, 4 p.m. Here are some more, since you probably wondered how many different ways a press conference could be covered:
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“Police Probe Faults Both Sides in June 5th Arrest” (WILL)
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“Champaign Pepper Spray Arrest Investigation Complete” (WAND)
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“Gerard looks back on first year as Champaign mayor” (N-G)
- “Robbery reported at Champaign bank” (DI)
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“Red Bull race marks three-peat for chariot fleet” (DI)
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“Fraudulent charge investigation casts shadow over Penn Station’s reputation” (DI)
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“Monsanto to pledge $250,000 grant to UI Agriculture Communications program” (DI)
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“Rare Weather: April cooler than March in Illinois” (WAND)
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“A benefit for Adam Ferrett will take place at the Savoy Elks Club on Saturday” (WCIA)
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“Champaign Man Upset Over Apartment Bed Bugs” (WCIA)
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“Illinois Ranks Poorly On Survey That Looks At Business Climates” (WICD)
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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.