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University of Illinois Black Chorus hosts a night to explore faith, community, blackness

November 18, 2019 / 11:00am / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Wednesday, November 20th, The University of Illinois Black Chorus is hosting a night dedicated to celebrating the Black Sacred called Under One Voice. This event… More »

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Market in the Square: the weather may be frightful, but the indoor market is delightful

November 15, 2019 / 1:29pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Visiting the farmer's market in Urbana is a weekly ritual for me during the Summer and Fall, and I am sure it is for many… More »

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Celebrate the life of Dr. Sue Wood, former Chimesmaster of Altgeld Hall

November 8, 2019 / 6:29pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

If you attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign or just happened to spend a lot fo time near campus over the last forty-or-so years, then… More »

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Elsinore drops new video for “Turn It On”

November 8, 2019 / 5:00pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Champaign's pop-rock sweethearts Elsinore dropped a new video for their single "Turn It On." This track can be found on their new album, A Life in… More »

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Receive some spooks and scares at The Art Theater's Shocktober series

October 24, 2019 / 10:00am / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Halloween is coming up quick and with it, an end to Spooky Season. If you haven't yet received your yearly dose of horror, consider heading… More »

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Smoke in Space drops new video for “It’s All Wrong” feat. KD

October 23, 2019 / 8:00am / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Local artists Humbly G and M K Nova together make up the duo Smoke in Space. Check out this music video they dropped on October… More »

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Raise a glass to freedom at Champaign County ACLU’s Flights for our Rights

October 18, 2019 / 10:00am / Benjamin S. Holbrook

On October 27th, 25 O'Clock Brewing Company will be hosting Flights for our Rights, a fundraising event for the Champaign County chapter of the American Civil… More »

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Make Vestiges' World Tour EP part of your weekend soundscape

October 18, 2019 / 8:00am / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Champaign post-alternative / power pop band, Vestiges, released their latest offering back at the end of August. If the World Tour EP hasn't been on your personal rotation since… More »

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The Four Italian Tenors present Viva Italia!

October 11, 2019 / 6:30pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Do you ever throw on some Pavarotti while cooking pasta to make you feel fancy? Doesn’t it make your $1.29 box of pasta taste just… More »

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Local creators have a new podcast for you: I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That

October 11, 2019 / 6:02pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Nowadays, it seems like everyone with an internet connection is starting a podcast. However, when I come across a new one with some wicked potential—especially… More »

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