Smile Politely

Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine

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On Tuesday, we vote for candidates to fill a bunch of important local positions.

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Black Dog Urbana is reopening with a brand-new menu of barbecue, sides, and sauces. Take a look at last night's preview of the new things they're cooking up in the original space.

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It is impressive to see this tradition at @UniversityYUIUC celebrating four decades of community connection, great food, and the joy of cultural diversity.

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This is an exciting group of artists who are richly equipping themselves through their experiences within Hip-Hop Collective for all manner of positive artistic disruption in this world, no matter what field of work they end up impacting after college.

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From April 6th to 12th, anyone can ride @rideMTD for free by showing their @ChampaignPubLib or @UrbanaFree card.

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The upcoming retreat at @AllertonParkUI is “designed to connect you with your inner child, your community, and your true self through the power of play.”

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The Eric Show at @IlliniUnion has always showcased the astonishing depth of talent among high school artists in Central Illinois — but this year’s exhibition feels like a leap forward.

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.@AllertonParkUI has received a significant gift to develop the Park’s Artisan Village, and the donation will support programming and long-term facility care for The Farms and supplement initial construction costs.

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Born and raised in Sierra Leone, Lewis-Nicol’s musical education was relatively informal and largely a result of his immersion in a culture in which music is an inevitable part of everyday life.

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In the same plaza as La Mixteca and Sepelas African Restaurant, the Mexican bakery Panaderia San Miguel that offers breads, cookies, doughnuts, and cakes now has even more sweet treats in the shop.

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Let us greet spring’s warmer, sunnier days with a cold, be-flowered beverage in hand: the spring sangria at Punch!

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At Art Coop’s gallery until April 25th, this exhibition doesn’t just display artifacts; it creates a sacred space for reconciliation with all the versions of ourselves we’ve left behind.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this, Rape Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services (RACES) will be hosting free educational workshops for ages 13 to 18 every Saturday throughout the month.

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Amy was so taken with Christopher Reme‘s artistic creations last year at Crystal Lake Art Fair, she knew she wanted to gain some insights about his work ahead of Boneyard.

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Sweets, softball, shopping, and the symphony are highlights for this weekend. Plus, early voting is underway and you can support the former employees of now-closed Soybean Innovation Lab.

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The exhibition at @UniversityYUIUC showcases the impressive work of @TheatreIllinois students and faculty ahead of the sold-out production at @KrannertCenter.

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For Women's History Month, Alyssa interviews the co-owner of the second oldest woman-owned business in the state of Illinois: Courtney McKay of Champaign's Art Mart.

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Tomorrow, March 27th, @blackdogcu' original location on Broadway Avenue will open once again after half a decade of being closed.

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A popular upscale dining destination in Champaign, Baxters American Grille is known for steaks and seafood, but its ample variety of options has something for everyone.

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