Previews

Get a quick preview of the C-U Folk and Roots Festival

October 21, 2021 / 7:00am / By Sean Wilkinson

The C-U Folk and Roots Festival starts today, October 21st and runs through Saturday, October 23rd. Here's what you can expect.

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C-U Spinners and Weavers Guild is having a sale November 5th and 6th

October 21, 2021 / 11:13am / Jessica Hammie

Here’s an opportunity to get some early holiday shopping done: The Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild is having a sale Friday, November 5th and Saturday,… More »

Arts

Small Press Fest showcases independent publishing and design

October 21, 2021 / 11:00am / By Kathleen McGowan

On the appeal of zines, Will Arnold observes, "You can can fold some paper and call it a book, and it can go live in the world that way."

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You have two more Saturdays to get to Market at the Square

October 21, 2021 / 10:13am / Julie McClure

It's hard to believe, but outdoor market season is coming to a close at the end of October. If you want to get your Market… More »

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Dan Wild will be doing a reading at The Literary on Friday

October 21, 2021 / 9:09am / Julie McClure

Writer and illustrator Dan Wild recently released a collection of horror stories, Stories for Imaginary Friends. This Friday, October 22nd, he will be doing a reading of… More »

Culture

The definitive ranking of spooky Dallas & Co. characters

October 21, 2021 / 9:00am / By Tom Ackerman

Tom meets all the unsavory creatures outside the Dallas & Company storefront and tries to rank them by spookiness.

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Scary stories showcase coming to the Station Theatre

October 21, 2021 / 8:35am / Debra Domal

Spend your Halloween weekend at the Station Theatre and enjoy a night of storytelling written and performed by local artists. Halloween Showcase October 30th-31st, 7… More »

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I tried Yogi, a Korean restaurant in Campustown

October 21, 2021 / 7:09am / Alyssa Buckley

Would you like a photo tour of Yogi, a Korean restaurant in Campustown? I'll show you what's inside the Green Street restaurant and what I… More »

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U of I ethnic, gender, and women’s studies will get a new home

October 20, 2021 / 3:21pm / Julie McClure

U of I just approved a feasibility study for a new building that would house several campus units: Gender & Women’s Studies, African American Studies, Asian… More »

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Easter to play a reunion show

October 20, 2021 / 3:16pm / Sean Wilkinson

10 years after the release of Demonstration, Easter will be returning after a long hiatus for one night only to play a show at The Empty Bottle… More »

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Get your free tickets to the Festival of Writers

October 20, 2021 / 3:13pm / Jessica Hammie

The Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois is hosting Tracy K. Smith, Jericho Brown, and Roxane Gay on Friday, November 12th and Saturday,… More »

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CUPHD is asking you to fill out this Community Needs Survey

October 20, 2021 / 2:10pm / Julie McClure

C-U Public Health District is partnering with Carle Hospital, OSF Healthcare, United Way of Champaign County, and the Champaign County Mental Health Board to conduct a… More »