Artist Kevork Mourad will be in conversation with Helen Makhdoumian at the Spurlock Museum on Monday, April 24th. Mourad is a Syrian-born, Armenian-raised artist currently living and working in New York. His practice encompasses painting, …
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Casablanca Bazar has opened in Lincoln Square Mall
The newest store to open in Lincoln Square Mall sells handmade gifts, crafts, clothing, accessories, and home goods, among other items. The owners are still figuring out the best hours that work for the business, …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Have you tried Nori Sushi yet?
I recently tried the new Champaign restaurant — I had it delivered, and it arrived very quickly. The hot items were still hot, and the cold items were cold. I ordered the hibachi chicken ($15.55), …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
The City of Champaign has extended the private security contract in Downtown
AGB Investigative Services will continue to patrol Downtown Champaign through the rest of this year. Per reporting in the News-Gazette, the City Council voted unanimously to approve this contract extension. The new contract “will double …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Re-Fashioned 2023 is May 6th
Re-Fashioned, one of our favorite University of Illinois student art events, returns May 6th. The event is a fashion show in which U of I fashion students present the projects they’ve been working on all …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Red Crib Acres has closed
Red Crib Acres, the apple vendor (and orchard) you’ve seen tabling at our farmers markets, has closed after five seasons. Before Red Crib, it was known as Wolfe Orchard. The orchard is just outside Monticello. …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Designing art markets with Anna Gutsch
If you’ve spent any time shopping at our local markets, you’ve likely come across NORDEN or Pipapo. NORDEN is an Urbana-based design company making furniture and home goods. Pipapo is their birch jewelry spinoff. Owners …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Getting the giggles with Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts may not be a household name, but his creative output is. The comedian and television writer / producer has been attached to Mike & Molly and Two and a Half Men — you’ve …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Hacienda Agave Mexican Grill will open in old Alexander’s location
Per reporting in the News-Gazette, the old Alexander’s Steakhouse location (RIP happy hour burgers and massive Long Islands) will become Hacienda Agave Mexican Grill. Owners Maria Reyes and Arturo Rebollo have owned and operated Hoopeston’s …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Five things in arts this month: April 2023
April is the March Madness of Champaign-Urbana’s arts community. There are two huge events — Boneyard Arts Festival and Ebertfest — that garner a lot of attention. But there is also a whole lot happening …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief