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Lanxang, the new Thai-Lao restaurant, is pretty tasty

August 10, 2022 / 1:09pm / Jessica Hammie

I recently tried Lanxang, the new Thai-Lao restaurant on S Neil Street in Champaign, and was not disappointed. I ordered #19, pad khee mao with… More »

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You can audition for the upcoming season at Parkland Theatre

August 10, 2022 / 11:59am / Debra Domal

Parkland Theatre has an exciting new season starting this fall and you can be a part of it. Auditions for its upcoming productions of The… More »

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Champaign’s Jeanne Holy won second place in the Ikenobo World Cup

August 10, 2022 / 11:26am / Jessica Hammie

The Ikenobo World Cup is a competition for ikebana, Japanese floral design. Champaign has a dedicated group, the Illinois Prairie Chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana… More »

Music

Review: Pentimento by Genaro Jr.

August 10, 2022 / 11:00am / By Sean Wilkinson

Genaro Jr.'s debut album Pentimento is a devastatingly realistic look into anxiety, identity, hope, and personal growth, paired with some great production and catchy hooks.

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Orchid and Vine is a new plant store in Champaign

August 10, 2022 / 10:50am / Julie McClure

The owners of Abbott's Florist in Champaign recently opened a plant store. Orchid & Vine opened July 5th in the Windsor Galleria, the same shopping… More »

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The City of Urbana is creating a Downtown Public Realm Study

August 10, 2022 / 9:45am / Julie McClure

The City of Urbana defines the “public realm” as "publicly-owned street rights-of-way and other publicly accessible open spaces such as parks, squares, plazas, courtyards, and… More »

Food & Drink

What to drink at the legendary Rose Bowl Tavern

August 10, 2022 / 9:00am / By Kyle Tasch

Rose Bowl Tavern has supplied the community with awesome music since 1946, and Kyle shares what's on the menu for drinks.

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Culture

Walkin’ in the Woods: Abandoned Observatory Trail

August 10, 2022 / 9:00am / By Mara L. Thacker

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

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Red Lion is changing locations

August 10, 2022 / 8:12am / Julie McClure

After some internet speculation, it was confirmed on WCIA today that Scott Cochrane is moving his Red Lion bar to a new location. His initial… More »

Arts

A Stoplight preview with writer and director Tania Arazi Coambs

August 10, 2022 / 6:59am / By Debra Domal

Debra chats with writer and director Tania Arazi Coambs about Stoplight, which premieres at the Station Theatre on August 11.

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Tickets are on sale for this year’s C-U Oktoberfest

August 9, 2022 / 7:37pm / Julie McClure

The 9th Annual C-U Oktoberfest is coming up September 24th, and tickets are now on sale. Oktoberfest is Developmental Services Center's big fundraiser — proceeds will… More »

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Support Krannert Art Museum and celebrate the art and life of Sandra Batzli

August 9, 2022 / 2:56pm / Jessica Hammie

Krannert Art Museum is holding a fundraiser benefiting the Sandra Batzli Endowment Fund, which provides unrestricted support for the museum. Sandra Batzli was a longtime… More »