In the space formerly occupied by NOLA’s (which closed in December 2022) will be Gallery, a “Digital bar/venue/art space coming soon to downtown Urbana. Perfect place for finding inspiration and good conversation.” What does that …
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Grammy winner Amy Grant will perform at the Virginia Theatre in October
Amy Grant, winner of six Grammys, was recently honored by the Kennedy Center. She will perform at the Virginia Theatre on October 12th. Tickets are on sale now. Grant is perhaps best known for her …
Jessica Hammie
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Mark Roberts will be performing at SURFACE 51 during Boneyard Arts Festival
Mark Roberts — comedian, actor, playwright, and creator of the show Mike & Molly — will be performing at SURFACE 51 during the Boneyard Arts Festival. Roberts is a Tolono native, and has often returned …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Some polling locations have been reassigned; here’s a list of updated locations
Due to a lack of trained election judges, several polling locations have had to be relocated and consolidated. Find a complete list of polling locations here. (But note the following relocations.) Here’s the updated list, …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Boneyard Arts Market will return for the Boneyard Arts Festival
NORDEN’s BÄM! — Boneyard Arts Market — will return during 40 North’s Boneyard Arts Festival. This year’s market will feature goods from more than 40 vendors, and will happen in the east and southeast wings …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Acclaimed author Melissa Febos will be reading at the Spurlock on March 23rd
Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood, Whip Smart, Abandon Me, and Body Work, will be speaking at the Spurlock Museum on Thursday, March 23rd. Her visit is sponsored by the Kaplan Family Writer-in-Residence Series, the Creative …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
The Overture: March 21-26
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
38 Special and Winger will play Gibson City in August for free
There’s plenty of nostalgic music news this week. In addition to Three Dog Night playing The Virginia in July, 38 Special and Winger will play Gibson City’s Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services Summer Bash …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Three Dog Night will play The Virginia Theatre in July
Three Dog Night will perform at The Virginia Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on July 13th. Tickets are on sale now (starting at $40); there are still some good seats left. Three Dog Night has been …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
U of I researchers want your Farm Aid memories and memorabilia
In 1985, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp founded Farm Aid, a massive concert benefit for farmers in America. That first concert was held here in Champaign, at Memorial Stadium; 80,000 people attended. Now, …
Jessica Hammie
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