The series is titled Reel Midwest and it will highlight short films, documentaries, and features from filmmakers in Illinois and the Midwest. The series kicks off on January 3rd at 9 p.m. Here are more details …
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Charlotte flights out of CMI begin this week
Last June, Willard Airport announced that American Airlines was adding an additional service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and that service begins this week. Customers were able to begin booking trips in July, and Thursday …
You could see a Christmas movie at the Virginia Theatre every night this week
This week is the theater’s yearly series: The Best Christmas Movies Ever, and each night will feature a different Christmas movie for your viewing pleasure. Now, I’m sure there could be much debate about what …
Here’s a festive photo of Campustown circa 1940
The Urbana Free Library digital collections are kind of a fun place to spend some time, especially when you are procrastinating doing something else, and especially if you’re into the nostalgia thing. Here’s a cool …
The University Library’s Re-Mix It competition celebrates the public domain
Beginning January 1, 2019, all copyrighted work published in the U.S. in 1923 will enter the public domain. If you want to read more about why this is happening, check out this article. In celebration …
Have you tried Free Coworking Friday at Lodgic yet?
If you’re kind of intrigued by the new Lodgic Everyday Community, which opened back in September, but aren’t quite sure if what they have to offer is the right fit for you, Free Coworking Friday …
Some U of I students are launching a satellite into space tonight, which is kind of awesome
The satellite is called CubeSail, and it was constructed by CU Aerospace and engineering students, and it is set to launch at 10 p.m. central from New Zealand. According to the U of I aerospace …
The Illini Union is hosting an Illini Volleyball watch party
Sure it’s Reading Day and if you’re a student type person you should be studying for your finals. But hey, having an Illini sports team in a Final Four situation is a big deal, so …
Have you tried a Ryūrei Tea Ceremony at Japan House yet?
Recently Japan House has added a different type of tea ceremony to their regular rotation, a Ryūrei, or traditional table-style ceremony. Rather than guests sitting in a kneeling position, they sit at tables. It was …
Time to try something new: register for a Community Education course at Parkland
Parkland recently put out their community ed course offerings for January through March, so maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions should be pick up a new hobby or build up your job skills. Here …