In just a few weeks, YWCA of Champaign County is hosting their next event at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center. From 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th, the Empowering Black and Brown Women …
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Saturday marks the final Winter Market of the season
Pretty soon, market season will transition over to the outdoor markets in Champaign and Urbana. For now, you should stop by Land Connection‘s final Winter Market indoors at Lincoln Square Mall this Saturday from 8 …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and C-U has resources and support options
As we approach the end of April, we’re looking ahead to May. Thankfully, our community has a variety of resources that can help you or a loved one in a time of need. Talking about …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Juxtapositioned III by Durango Mendoza wraps up at Spurlock Museum soon
Having been on display for just nearly a month now, here is your last chance to check out this exhibition at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures. We’ve featured the work of artist, writer, and photographer …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
The fourth annual Wine Walk in Downtown Champaign is May 4th
The annual stroll around Downtown Champaign returns on Saturday, May 4th, as Royse & Brinkmeyer and Champaign Center Partnership are once again teaming up to present it. From 2 to 6 p.m., you can make …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Urbana needs your help with the upcoming Partial Special Census
The 2020 Census revealed that Urbana’s population declined by seven percent, and with it, there’s a shortfall of $750,000 annually for the next ten years due to the undercount. The City of Urbana has put …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
There’s a bunch happening in the journal world at Illinois Press
Every so often, University of Illinois Press publishes an update in their blog about what’s going on in their world at the moment. During the first quarter of the year (wait, we’re already nearing May, …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Fiala Brothers and Columbia Street Roastery have a collaborative Buffalo Trace barrel-aged blend
I was reading Alyssa’s recent review of Columbia Street Roastery’s offerings and couldn’t help but highlight their collaboration with Fiala Brothers Brewing in Normal (who has great grilled cheese, by the way). Their brewery opened …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Celebrate and behold the World’s Largest Puzzle this weekend at Main Library
Back in January, Julie wrote about how the University Library was calling for help to construct a 60,000 piece puzzle of the world. Frankly, it is hard to wrap my mind around such a feat …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Ebertfest is lighting up The Virginia Theatre
Are you out there enjoying Ebertfest? Their 25th anniversary celebration kicked off on Wednesday in Downtown Champaign, and if you haven’t figured out what you’re interested in checking out, be sure to look no further …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor