University of Illinois Library celebrates 100 years with Jazz Age flair
2024年11月21日 · Anyone walking into the main entrance of the University of Illinois Main Library around midday on November 15 th might have wondered for a moment if they’d walked through some sort of time-travel portal and into a 1920s speakeasy. Dancers dressed up in clothes ranging from “flapper” to “dapper” were dancing to the sounds of a jazz band playing in the corner, while bowls full of ...
WORST 2024 - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture …
2024年12月11日 · Carl Busch WORST three-peat: Sweet Basil Café’s failed health inspections. October 24, 2024: “Three mortar mixers, one of which had flaking paint and was soiled with food residue, were used with power drills to mix up batter and beat eggs, not approved.The mixers were condemned and marked with stickers, and the PIC was directed to purchase an immersion blender.Orange Home Depot 5-gallon ...
A little Fiber Optic 101 with Pavlov Media - Smile Politely
2023年8月18日 · A couple of years ago, we switched to using fiber internet in our house after years of using cable and satellite. I’m sure we probably even had dial-up or DSL at some point.
Bringing gun safety awareness to Champaign County - Culture
2024年10月8日 · Elly Hanauer-Friedman was elected to Champaign County Board in 2022. When Smile Politely interviewed her (and colleague Jenny Lokshin) just before the election, she spoke about her passion for gun violence prevention, and volunteer work with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. “…I never really saw myself running for office until I became involved with Moms Demand Action, which I joined in 2015.
Five things in arts: November 2024 - Arts - Smile Politely
2024年11月5日 · Heartland Theatre Company The Lion in Winter. James Goldman’s medieval power play storms the Heartland Theatre Company this November. This deliciously acerbic tale of the Plantagenet clan — the original dysfunctional family — blazed into legend with Katherine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole’s scorching 1968 film adaptation.
Market Watch: October 2024 - Food & Drink - Smile Politely
2024年10月3日 · Sola Gratia Farm at The Land Connection’s Tuesday farmers market; Photo by Alyssa Buckley. Sola Gratia Farm is at both markets with their fresh picked produce, and the Urbana farm is hosting a Shindig at Sola on October 19th.The ticketed event costs $50 and will have food by Blue Dragonfly Catering, Riggs brews and wine (from a cash bar), and live music, plus an open house of the farm’s ...
Busey’s 1868: The Exhibition to display 37 works from 25 artists
2024年10月10日 · Busey’s recurring art collection will be featuring some new works after they put a call out for submissions back in August.The collection, 1868: The Exhibition, will be revealing this year’s works this coming Tuesday, October 15th with an open house.The exhibition features 25 artists and 37 works from artists all over Central …
Lucky Moon Pies and More to close permanently - SPlog
2024年10月22日 · Mahomet’s beloved bakery Lucky Moon Pies and More will close permanently this December. Earlier this year, Lucky Moon Pies opened a new location with an expanded café menu and space for dine in. The small bakery has a daily menu of treats and quiche in rotating flavors plus sandwiches, avocado toast, and drip coffee.
The Blind Pig Brewery is brewing beer once again - SPlog
2024年7月8日 · After closing production last fall, The Blind Pig Brewery is once again brewing beer in its Champaign brewery. New owner Matt Monahan took over the brewery this May and began brewing right away starting with batches of the flagship ale U of IPA and a lager.
X Ambassadors reflect on growth and challenges ahead of …
2024年9月17日 · For Sam Nelson Harris, the frontman of X Ambassadors, music has always been an intimate blend of personal experiences and diverse influences.Growing up in a household where his parents loved folk, 70s rock, and country, Harris was exposed to …