I don’t think the housing market will bottom out until after the economy starts to recover. Until then, I think home prices will keep dropping, but how much is anyone’s guess. Prices have fallen …
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The rumors are true: Embassy to close
The Embassy Tavern in downtown Urbana will close at the end of the month, according to an article published in The News-Gazette. It’s sad news for one of C-U’s better townie bars. Rumors have also …
Sex movie at Gregory Hall tomorrow
Film Screening & Discussion: The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality, and Relationships. Discussion with Ross Wantland, sexual assault educator at the University‘s Women’s Resources Center will follow the film. Sponsored by the Women’s Resources Center and Men …
Tonight, tonight, tonight, OOOOooooh
Looking for something to do tonight? Us too! Wanna meet up at Skateland and play skee ball? … Hello? Okay, consider these options instead. + Bill Ayers is giving a free talk about his time …
Dine out to support Community Shares tonight
Tonight is the Community Shares Share-a-Meal event. Participating local restaurants include: Luna in Downtown Champaign, Siam Terrace in Downtown Urbana and Kennedy’s at Stone Creek. These local restaurants have agreed to contribute a portion of …
Vinnie Amico of moe. performs tonight at Canopy Club
Break out the bong and dive in the pool, Michael Phelps. moe. drummer Vinnie Amico makes a quick stop in town tonight at The Canopy Club, appearing with the infamous Willie Waldman Project, known for …
The Overture: March 9–15
Ohtis, Jonathon Childers, Coltrane Motion, and more. Find out about the best shows of the week, and enter to win free tickets to see Bonnie “Prince” Billy.
Bill Ayers (now where have I heard that name before?) in C-U this week
School reform activist and education scholar Bill Ayers — whose name will forever be linked to the 2008 presidential campaign — will be a Unit One/Allen Hall Guest-in-Residence from March 9–12. Each night of his …
MICRO-FILM hits “Unofficial” 10th
Talking with Smile Politely editor Doug Hoepker earlier this week, I figured that this bit of trivia might be of passing interest to the next generation of Champaign-Urbana indie media-makers. Blue is the operative color …
Beer Bulletin: March 6
Here’s a quick rundown of new beers making the rounds in C-U, for all you connoisseurs of fine brews. Mike & Molly’s Now on tap: Great Divide Fresh Hop, De Ranke XX Bitter, and Southern …