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Around the Block III artist lecture features Jo Birdwell and Viktoria Ford

June 24, 2021 / 2:36pm / Debra Domal

Jo Birdwell and Viktoria Ford, two artists from the current Giertz Gallery at Parkland College online exhibition Around the Block III, will be discussing their… More »

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Sustainable Student Farm to set up on the Quad on Thursdays this summer

June 24, 2021 / 1:12pm / Patrick Singer

Even though students are away from Champaign-Urbana for the most part this summer, that doesn't mean the Sustainable Student Farm doesn't have work to do.… More »

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Don’t miss the Urbana Poet Laureate’s showcase with Ashanti Files

June 24, 2021 / 12:02pm / Debra Domal

Urbana Poet Laureate Ashanti Files will be hosting an event showcasing the work of selected local poets. Featured artists include: A+, Adeyinka Alasade, Cielo Jones, Dawn Blackman, Ja… More »

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Krannert Center returning to in-person performances this fall

June 24, 2021 / 8:46am / Patrick Singer

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced they will return to in-person performances this fall, after recieving approval from leadership at the Univeristy of… More »

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Culture

Year of the Park, A to Z: Bristol Park, Champaign

June 23, 2021 / 1:00pm / By Seth Fein

The City of Champaign and the Champaign Park District went to great lengths to reimagine this neighborhood, and the park that surrounds it is a fantastic addition to our community. 

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Food & Drink

Beautiful, hearty takeout from Spoon House Korean Kitchen hits the spot

June 23, 2021 / 7:00am / By Tias Paul

Tias went for the fried chicken but stayed for the glass noodles at the Korean restaurant on Green Street in Campustown.

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Sakura Japanese Cuisine coming soon to Downtown Urbana

June 22, 2021 / 2:37pm / Patrick Singer

There's a new Japanese restaurant opening in Downtown Urbana at some point in the future: Sakura Japanese Cuisine. The restaurant exists in the 136 W.… More »

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Two artists will discuss art and the climate crisis Thursday, June 24th

June 22, 2021 / 11:35am / Debra Domal

If you've visited Kim Curtis' Harvest installation at Weaver Park, you know how powerfully art can speak to the issue of climate change.  At 7… More »

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I had brunch at NAYA, and it was fabulous

June 22, 2021 / 9:31am / Alyssa Buckley

NAYA announced on Facebook that they are open for brunch now. I have missed brunch, and after a long year of no brunching, it felt like… More »

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Miller Park Zoo makes conservation a priority

June 22, 2021 / 9:04am / Julie McClure

If you haven't taken a little day trip to Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, it's a great little zoo where you can see quite a… More »

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Food & Drink

Pokelab is the perfect alternative to cooking at home

June 22, 2021 / 9:00am / By DaYeon Eom

Da Yeon skips the cooking to enjoy poke bowls from Pokelab.

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