The Healing Project inspires collective and interpersonal healing, especially for women of color, through art and art activism. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, THP will be getting outdoors for a group hike and …
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Yoga, baby goats, and beer at Riggs Brewery
On Saturday April 22nd, Willow City Farm will be teaming up with Riggs Beer Company for baby goat yoga. There will be a child friendly class at 11 a.m. and an adult class at 12 …
Engineers Without Borders is running for a more sustainable world
Engineers Without Borders is a Registered Student Organization at the University of Illinois that works to build a better world by empowering communities in Illinois and around the globe. They create sustainable engineering projects like bridges, …
Get those gardens ready with these spring plant sales
After a few false starts, spring is finally here. And I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the sunshine than getting my hands dirty in the garden. Whether you’re planning out your vegetable …
Raquel Gutiérrez is giving a talk at Ricker Library tonight
Ekphrastic poetry is describing a work of art in a beautiful way, and also how Raquel Gutiérrez’ work is described. Join the Ricker Library of Architecture and the Minor Aesthetics Lab as they host Raquel …
Celebrate National Poetry Month at SPEAK Café
To celebrate National Poetry Month, artist and poet Shaya Robinson is hosting SPEAK Cafe at Krannert Art Museum. SPEAK (Song, Poetry, Expression, Art, and Knowledge) will be held April 13th from 6 to 7:45 p.m. …
Find free fancy attire at the C-U prom giveaway
The C-U Prom giveaway is back for the second year. Organized by Mike Ingram, the prom shop will be open Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. with additional dates potentially available. …
Spend an evening with Lisa See at the Champaign Public Library
On Thursday April 6th the Champaign Public Library will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. This is a continuation of the library’s Great Authors series. See has written many novels including, Shanghai …
Pretty Girl Ensembles opened in Lincoln Square
It is always exciting when a new business finds a home in Lincoln Square Mall. Pretty Girl Ensemble Boutique opened the doors to their new boutique on March 17th. This Black-owned store began online in …