The brand new CoMMoN Theatre Project will present their first production, Closer by Patrick Marber, March 13–15 in the loft space above Boltini. CoMMoN was founded by Cara Maurizi, Matt Fear, Mathew Green, and Niccole …
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Weekend concert photos from Todd Hunter
Todd Hunter was out and about this weekend and snapped a photo of Tyson and the Friction at Mike ‘n Molly’s on Thursday night: And Post Historic Friday night at the Canopy Club:
IMC hosts a pair of music workshops
The Independent Media Center is offering a rare opportunity for local musicians to learn from two award-winning performers: Robrt Bowlin, a longtime vet of the Nashville recording industry who specializes in flatpicking and fingerpicking, and …
The Seaboat = fried yumminess
This heavenly looking picture is of The Seaboat sandwich at the Seaboat on Kirby Ave. Fried fish, lettuce, cheese, onions, pickles, and tartar sauce on a hot dog bun. Luckily I chose The Seaboat Jr., …
We were at New Ruins’ record release show
And here’s the proof. Common Loon opened the evening on a splendid, reverb-drenched note. Matthew Campbell and Robert Hirschfeld of Common Loon show off the New Ruins’ new vinyl (with the Ruins’ Elzie Sexton …
Cheetah’s “Strange Teenager”
A Sunday morning track from local group Cheetah, from the forthcoming album, Pumpkin Eatah.
The Weekender: Feb. 27 to March 1
May we recommend: a sketchy Friday night, shades of blues on Saturday, and a big stack of flapjacks on Sunday?
Calling all beer snobs to Crane Alley
Smile Politely will soon be sharing with you the newest beers available at some of C-U’s finer drinking establishments. For today, we’ll focus on just Crane Alley, downtown Urbana’s premier watering hole for those seeking …
Gov. Quinn to reopen more parks
According to the Associated Press, Gov. Quinn will be reversing Blago’s decision and reopening seven more state parks: Castle Rock State Park; Lowden State Park; Illini State Park; Hidden Springs State Forest; Moraine View State …
Coming Soon: Anatomy of a Cupcake
Anatomy of a Cupcake is coming to C-U starting March 1st! A pastry catering business dedicated to the science of sweet and pleasing hungry people! We offer all kinds of goodies for any occasion …