This Friday will be the first of this fall’s Friday Forum series at the University Y. The weekly lecture series gives you the opportunity to spend your lunch hour hearing from local experts about topics …
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Columbia Street Roastery has a Tabasco Barrel Aged coffee
I’m not sure if I’m intrigued or frightened by this, and it seems the staff is feeling the same way. From their website: This coffee is wild and crazy, even for us. It is a …
Expect some unique musical offerings at Krannert Center’s Opening Night Celebration
Krannert Center officially kicks off it’s 50th anniversary season Friday night with food, activities, and lots of music. It’s an event you need to attend. Here’s a brief look at the artists you can expect …
Human Library is looking for “book” volunteers
The C-U chapter of Human Library is looking for volunteers to share their experiences as a “book” at future events. What does this mean? From the organization: Volunteer books are individuals from all walks of …
Phoenix Botanical is having a free seminar on September 25th
Interested in learning more about the benefits of medical cannabis? Phoenix Botanical is hosting a free seminar at the Champaign Public library on September 25th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. They will outline the process …
“What Were You Wearing” art installation opens at the Illini Union tomorrow
The Illini Union Board and the Women’s Resource Center have partnered on this exhibit, which according to the event page “challenges the pervasive rape myth that sexual assault is the result of wearing ‘revealing’ clothes, …
Registration for the fall Residential Electronics Collection opens September 10th
Set a reminder for 8 a.m on Monday morning so that you can get your ticket for the big collection day, which will happen October 13th at Parkland. This is an excellent opportunity to get …
Submit your questions for Ask the Newsroom: Election Edition
The midterms are coming. Soon. And while all elections are important, there’s are definitely some races this time around that have some weight to them — including electing a U.S Representative in IL-13, a governor, an attorney general; …
It’s time to nominate for Common Ground’s Round Up for Good
Do you know of a local organization that could benefit from some extra cash, that also align’s with the co-op’s “ends” (which you can look up here)? It’s time to submit nominations for 2019’s Round …
Triptych has created two limited production beers for Matsuri
As if you needed another reason to attend one of the best cultural events in our community; Triptych and Japan House have announced two special brews created specifically in honor of the 20th Anniversary of …