Planning to hit up the Market at the Square tomorrow? Come and visit Smile Politely over in community row. That’s right, we are coming out from behind our computers and mingling amongst the people. Stop …
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You can sign your kids up for the Friday Night Live Kids Sidewalk Chalk Contest
Have a kid who is skilled in the art of sidewalk chalking? Here’s an opportunity for them to show it off and win some prizes. 40 North is hosting it’s 6th annual contest next Friday, …
C-U Adventures in Time and Space is preparing to open a new location
Yesterday I got a behind the scenes look at the work happening at 302 N. Broadway, the site that will be the new Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space. Currently they occupy two spaces in …
We Define Ourselves art installation is happening at Krannert Art Museum next week
Friday, August 3rd from 4 to 6:30 p.m. there will be a reception hosted by Native American House at the Link Gallery. Artist Ryan Young will be giving a talk about their solo exhibition We Define …
Check out the oldest photo of the UIUC campus
Yesterday the University of Illinois Facebook page shared this cool photo of the university, courtesy of the Student Life and Culture Archives. Here’s the description and full image: Circa 1873, this photo was taken south …
Farren’s seems to be stepping up their Instagram game
I follow several local eating establisments on Instagram, which is enjoyable and torturous all at the same time. Farren’s is one of these, as it is one of my faves, and I’ve noticed a bit …
Parkland College Theatre fall auditions are happening soon
The Parkland Theatre season is kicking off soon, and that means it’s audition time. They will be holding fall auditions on August 25th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for two of their productions: The …
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve is opening a new exhibit
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden & Nature Trail at Lake of the Woods will be home to Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat. This new exhibit aims to increase public awareness of endangered trees. We are all acutely …
The Quad is a great place to be in the summer
Yesterday I spent some time with friends enjoying the very un-July-like weather on the Quad, and was reminded what a lovely place it is this time of year. Summer session is winding down, there didn’t …
Champaign Public Library is going to do automatic renewals, a life-changing development
I often feel that I have personally kept the library afloat with the plethora of overdue fines I’ve racked up over the years. When my kids were little and we were checking out 30 books …