Brian Krumm returning to his C-U “neighborhood”
Back in my old neighborhood/Where I thought I could change the world/Nothing ever seemed to get me down. – Lyrics from the song “Back in My Old Neighborhood” by Brian Krumm If any musician deserves …
Back in my old neighborhood/Where I thought I could change the world/Nothing ever seemed to get me down. – Lyrics from the song “Back in My Old Neighborhood” by Brian Krumm If any musician deserves …
Good news friends, we made it to May. Bad news: This is the month that not one, but two cicada broods will be emerging from the ground in the millions. I cannot wrap my brain …
National Poetry Month may be wrapping up, but Urbana’s new poet laureate will be featured at the University of Illinois’ Spurlock Museum this Sunday. Dr. Ruby Mendenhall brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to …
When I’m asked what my favorite music genres are, I’m often hard-pressed to answer. How can I express my vast love of music and my eclectic taste in a succinct, one-sentence response? But one genre …
The Messthetics, featuring the dynamic rhythm section of Fugazi and renowned saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, are poised to captivate audiences at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana on May 8th. Riding high from their latest album …
This year’s graduating students at the School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois will have their work on display from May 4-11 at Krannert Art Museum. The U of I News Bureau …
This week amongst our Smile Politely editor group, we were just floored by the amount of trash that was collected by volunteers for the Boneyard Recycling Day back on April 20th. 23,000(!) pounds of trash! …
Allerton Park & Retreat Center is already an incredibly beautiful place to check out and visit, no matter what time of year. This weekend, they’re hosting their inaugural Bluebell Festival, which they describe as a …
Downtown Champaign’s Toast to Taylor Street block party series returns next month on Saturday, May 18th. Mark your calendars for the other three Saturdays of the series, too: June 22nd, August 24th, and September 14th. …
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …