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WEBWeekender: September 19-22. No fewer than three festivals this weekend: PYGMALION, C-U Black and African Arts Festival, and C-U Pride Fest. If you can’t find something enjoyable to do, that’s on you! Smile Politely Editors. Culture Sep 19, 2024 - 07:00 am.
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WEB5 days ago · The Overture: July 29-August 4. 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 …. Derrick Philips Music Jul 29, 2024 - 09:00 am.
Year of the Park, Video Feature: Lake of the Woods, Mahomet
WEBNov 2, 2020 · Photo from Champaign-Urbana History Facebook page. Alas, sometime in the 1970s (no one is 100% certain when and I am not digging into the morgue at Urbana Free Library in a pandemic to find out) the cost of insurance on keeping the beach and waterslide open became too much to manage.
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WEB5 days ago · Weekender: September 12-15. Another jam-packed September weekend in Champaign-Urbana and beyond, featuring incredible dance, Dectaur PrideFest, movies in cornfields, burgers, and the final Toast to Taylor of the season. Smile Politely Editors Culture Sep 12, 2024 - 07:00 am.
Small town downtown: Paxton, IL - Smile Politely
WEBApr 23, 2019 · The next time you feel that nostalgic tug or just want to pass a Saturday outside of C-U, jump on I-57 or US-45 and make your way to Paxton, IL. Photos by Elisabeth Paulus. Past & Future Books and Collectibles. 165 S. Market St. Paxton, IL. M 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fr + Sa 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ruby Jewel Antiques & Gifts. 149 N. Market St.
Champaign Music Festival: Not that bad, honestly
WEBJul 8, 2010 · As you’re probably aware, the Champaign Music Festival is this weekend. While there are still the requisite amount of weird streetfest attractions, some of which are just flat-out bizzare — the instrument petting zoo appears to not feature any guitars, and please comment if you’re able to figure out what in the world a Hip-Hop Express is — but overall the city of Champaign did a pretty ...
10 things to know about Mac DeMarco - Smile Politely
WEBOct 29, 2014 · 10 things to know about Mac DeMarco. Listening to Mac DeMarco is one thing. Understanding his cult following is another. Tomorrow, the modern indie rockstar takes the Foellinger Auditorium stage solo — this list should prepare you for the experience. Mac DeMarco’s incessant smoking is a critical part of his persona.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Bristol Park, Champaign
WEBJun 23, 2021 · Photo by Maddie Rice. The playground here is fantastic, by comparison to some of the other in town. Yes, it is pre-fab plastic material that doesn’t lend itself to the more creative elements that could be employed, but it is also clear that they didn’t spare much in choosing the right gear for the kids in this case.
The new Rose Bowl Tavern - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's ...
WEBNicole Lanphier April 10, 2019 - 8:00am. If you’ve stepped into Rose Bowl in downtown Urbana lately, you might have thought you noticed a little less Nascar and a lot more music, and you’d be right. On March 1st, Rose Bowl Tavern changed ownership from long-time owner Steve Campbell to Charlie Harris, Marten Stromberg, and Sam Payne.
Compassion & Choices makes it a little easier to talk about death …
WEBJun 12, 2023 · For many people, death is a topic far from their minds and conversations. But the Compassion & Choices organization wants to change that, and what better time to talk about your options when dying, than a Monday morning. This organization works hard to empower people to take control of their agency surrounding their end-of-life care by providing education, resources, and legislative efforts.