It’s finally February, which is a much better month than January. Here are some suggestions for starting the month out right.
Posts by Smile Politely Editors:
Weekender: January 25-28
Now that we’ve all thawed, get out there and do some stuff!
Write for Food & Drink
We’re looking for writers to contribute to our Food & Drink section. What’s required? It’s helpful to have some writing ability, but it’s okay if this is a new thing for you. We’ll help with …
Weekender: January 18-21
Let our editors help plan your weekend.
Weekender: January 11-14
Whether you want to hunker down or brave the winter weather, we have plenty of options for your weekend.
We’re looking for an Arts Editor
*The application period for this position has closed. Thank you for your interest! Champaign-Urbana has a vibrant arts community, one that includes the University of Illinois as well as Parkland. We are looking for an …
WORST 2023
Another year is gone, and we have been celebrating the BEST of it. Now that those articles are published, we can turn our attention to the WORST of the year. Some of our complaints are …
BEST Music 2023
I’m very passionate about music and respect it as an indelible art form, no matter the genre. I often say that no one can say whether art or music is good or bad; you can …
BEST Culture 2023
When I first took this position as Culture Editor, I kept asking myself: What exactly is the best way to sum up the culture of Champaign-Urbana? Where should I start? It turns out, what makes …
BEST Arts 2023
This was my first year as arts editor, and I was thoroughly impressed by the excellent events and initiatives that highlighted the talent present in the Champaign-Urbana arts community. Although 2022 saw the beginning of …