Culture

Andrew was pretty spot on with his September weather predictions. Check out what he has to say about October.

We have a little something for everyone this weekend. 

Embrace fall and all that comes along with it this month. 

Playwright, producer, and Urbana native Mark Roberts gave a reading from his latest work for children, Bad Mule Rag, last Friday night in the Cohen Building.

Another beautiful weather weekend, and another weekend packed with possibilities. 

Julie offers a preview of Spurlock Museum's new exhibit, an exploration of the cultural tradition of quinceañeras.

Mid American Gardener host Tinisha Spain chats with Lauren about the show, passing a love of nature onto the next generation, and making gardening more inclusive. 

Julie checks in with Nicole Frydman from Uniting Pride about Pride Fest 2022.

There are so many things to do in C-U this weekend, and the weather is going to be absolutely perfect. Get out there and enjoy.

Julie chats with comedian Shane Torres ahead of his performance at PYGMALION.

Drink beer for a good cause in Downtown Champaign this weekend. Developmental Services Center is returning with the 9th annual Oktoberfest this year, bringing traditional Bavarian food, drink, and fun.

There will be a lot of family fun at the inaugural Champaign County Balloon Festival, on the ground and in the air. 

A Building, A Feeling, and A Latrine is BACK, and hot off the presses.

There is no shortage of activity in C-U this weekend. Here is what we suggest.

Julie previews some of non-concert events happening at PYGMALION.

Here are a few things you may have seen if you attended the Black and African Arts Festival this weekend. 

September is chock full of events, and this weekend is no exception. Here are our suggestions. 

August brought some relief from the hot and dry summer. Andrew recaps the month and offers a glimpse of what we can expect in September.

Mara heads west to check out the delightful, well-appointed Sangamon River Trail.

A conversation with Amy Schuele, recently retired associate director of NCSA, exploring her career and her experiences in the field computer science.

It's September, and we are entering a season of so many things to do. Here's what we suggest for your long weekend.

You're invited to create, work, or just relax with the members of bla(CK)mau at Create + Chill, a new creative space at the IMC.

It's festival season in C-U and beyond. 

Julie talks gymnastics, physics, and the future of Beckman with Dr. Nadya Mason.

Not sure what to do this weekend? We have some suggestions.

Plantify, one of our downtown Champaign houseplant shops, is now Planted. Lauren gets to know the new owners, Kristyn McReaken and Riley Ramirez. 

Have you attended Shinrin Onyoku at Japan House? Here is a look at Sunday's event. 

School is starting, but you can still squeeze a bit more out of summer. We have some suggestions.

Here in the dog days of summer, what are the best places to take a break during your stroll through the U of I Arboretum? Tom has the answers.

The weather is stunning and it's the last weekend before students move in and school starts throughout the area. Get out there and enjoy!

Mara visits the Abandoned Observatory trail where she fails to see the observatory but has a nice time with her canine companion, Elmo.

Student-run venture ASL Aspire is developing an app to aid science and engineering education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

It's been a hot and dry summer in Central Illinois. Andrew looks back at how we ended up in a drought, and what to expect as the summer wanes.

There's plenty to do, eat, and drink this late summer weekend.

Julie provides a handful of cultural experiences to have this month in C-U.

The PYGMALION 2022 lineup is here. Here's just a few recommended acts to catch this year.

We have a unique assortment of experiences to offer you this weekend. 

Summer is slipping away. Get out there and enjoy!

In a tight vote, Urbana City Council approved Champaign County to move forward with their expansion of the satellite jail to consolidate county facilities by 2024. Brandi breaks down what this means, and recaps the discussion from the July 5th Committee of the Whole meeting.

Mother Murphy's, a counter-culture institution in Normal, has expanded to Champaign. Here's a peek into the new space. 

Need a little inspiration for your weekend? We have some suggestions.

In her new book The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence, Dr. Robyn Gobin addresses the unique needs of Black women who have experience domestic violence. Her passion for bringing healing to her community has deep roots. 

The Dixon Stars is an AAU basketball team in C-U that is developing more than just basketball players. 

It's a long holiday weekend for most, and thankfully there is plenty to do in C-U.

July sweeps in at the end of this week, and with it some suggestions for how to experience it in C-U. 

Here is a snapshot of Thursday's emergency protest in support of abortion rights.

Go ahead. Have a little fun this weekend. You deserve it.

Mara finds a “shorter, flatter, closer” trail at Homer Lake Forest Preserve because it's hot as heck and gas is expensive.