Plant mode turns ten
Small businesses are such an important part of this community, which is why I was so excited to see that Plant Mode has been in business in Champaign-Urbana for ten years. Owner Matthis Helmick first …
Small businesses are such an important part of this community, which is why I was so excited to see that Plant Mode has been in business in Champaign-Urbana for ten years. Owner Matthis Helmick first …
Gallery, a new art bar, will open in Downtown Urbana, in the space formerly occupied by NOLA’s. According to owner Jonah Weisskopf: Right now, we are entering the tech phase. We will hardwire 8-10 projectors …
Pandamonium Doughnuts celebrated its tenth anniversary last week. Ten years! Can you believe it? The doughnut store started out as a vendor at Urbana’s Market at the Square in 2013; we mentioned one of their …
If you like your yoga with a side of nature, there’s a class on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. where you can find it. Mary Wolters, who uses the spiritual name …
G-Mart Comics has been in downtown Champaign selling a huge variety of comic books, toys, and games for over 20 years. They’re hosting a free Queer board game night June 14th, from 4 to 7 …
Sitting down with Evette Campbell for the first time is like meeting with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. With her warm and welcoming demeanor, it is easy to see why her photography …
Flesor’s Candy Kitchen has a long history in Tuscola — one you can read a little about in Alyssa’s 2020 review of Sweet Greeks: First Generation Immigrant Confectioners in the Heartland, a book by co-owner …
Abbot’s Florist in Champaign is offering a make-your-own terrarium workshop on Tuesday, June 13th. When I was a kid, there were at least several elementary school projects involving two liter soda bottles, back when there …
If you’ve seen the Outside of Ordinary mural in downtown Champaign or the planters in front of Common Ground Co-Op, you’re already familiar with the work of Madelyn Witruk, the creative behind OhOk Things. Earlier …
This summer I’m making it a point to get out of town every once in a while and explore the surrounding area. I’ve lived in Champaign-Urbana for enough years after graduating from the University of …