It’s marathon weekend
April is quite the busy month in Champaign-Urbana. On April 6th, the University of Illinois School of Art & Design MFA students celebrated the completion of their degrees with an opening reception at Krannert Art …
April is quite the busy month in Champaign-Urbana. On April 6th, the University of Illinois School of Art & Design MFA students celebrated the completion of their degrees with an opening reception at Krannert Art …
Lucas Zelnick is a stand-up comedian who challenges his privileged upbringing through his material. He’s quickly making a name for himself in the comedy world. With over 600k followers across Instagram and TikTok and 28 …
Tuesday, April 23rd at The Canopy Club in Urbana, Illinois, the local music scene took a vibrant leap forward with “State of the Arts,” a benefit show that not only showcased an eclectic mix of …
The 25th Ebertfest was, as it is every year, a spectacular celebration of film, filmmakers, and fans. Several Smile Politely editors and writers attended the festival and offer some reflections. If you missed the festival, …
It’s marathon weekend, everyone! Lace up your sneakers, or slip on your flip flops to cheer on those who have spent a lot of time preparing their bodies for hours of running. Plus there are other things happening this weekend, too.
The Prairie Rivers Network is hosting a “Save Our Trees” benefit concert at Rose Bowl Tavern featuring Chicago’s Nathan Graham, known for his soul-stirring fusion of South Side blues and Nashville Americana, alongside the local …
The annual stroll around Downtown Champaign returns on Saturday, May 4th, as Royse & Brinkmeyer and Champaign Center Partnership are once again teaming up to present it. From 2 to 6 p.m., you can make …
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts invites all teachers, school district administrators, and parents who homeschool their kids to visit and learn more about their programming for young people for the 2024-25 academic year. The …
Back in January, Julie wrote about how the University Library was calling for help to construct a 60,000 piece puzzle of the world. Frankly, it is hard to wrap my mind around such a feat …
Tuesday night this week, the AI Club at UIUC (AI@UIUC) is gearing up to transform The Canopy Club into a hotspot for innovation, inclusion, and incredible music with their State-Of-The-Arts event. This unique gathering isn’t …