A very busy weekend for anyone who wants to be entertained, including two music festivals, the return of Art Mart’s beloved pumpkin cookies, and the debut of Urbana’s Night Market at the Square.
Posts by Smile Politely Editors:
Weekender: August 29-September 1
There are a lot of things to do to keep you occupied this Labor Day weekend, including football, cheese, live music, and art.
Submit your op-eds to Smile Politely
Our Opinion section is mostly populated with our weekly Editorial Board offerings, but every once in a while someone with an opinion to share will reach out with a pitch. We’ve published articles on the foul smells emanating from Kraft, the emu, school district issues, jail …
Weekender: August 22-25
Welcome back, students! Here’s what’s happening this weekend.
Write about drinking and dining for Smile Politely
We see you sharing your opinions on Champaign-Urbana’s food and drink scene on our social media pages. Why not formalize it and contribute to our Food & Drink section? What’s required? It’s helpful to have …
Weekender: August 15-18
Take advantage of the last weekend of a student-free campus by dining on Green Street. Lots of dancing, live music, and theatre offer more options for entertainment this weekend.
Write for Smile Politely
We are always looking for more community members who are interested in adding their voice to the pages of Smile Politely. You do not need to be a professional writer — most of us are not — …
Weekender: August 8-11
It’s a weekend of celebrations: sunflowers, farmers markets, the blues, and CU Days.
Write about culture for Smile Politely
While we refer to ourselves as Champaign-Urbana’s culture magazine, our Culture section occupies a specific space within that. It attempts to capture the essence of this community that we call home. We write about the …
Weekender: August 1-4
Lots of potential for dancing and live music this weekend, plus an art fair, mid-summer produce, and hot dogs.