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The Upper Bout celebrates six years of business with party, guitar giveaway

January 17, 2020 / 3:30pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Local instrument and music supply shop, The Upper Bout, is celebrating their sixth anniversary this coming week. The shop will be holding a party on… More »

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Get together with other local musicians for the Country Music Jam

January 17, 2020 / 3:00pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

On the last Sunday of every month, the historic Rose Bowl Tavern hosts their Country Music Jam. They provide drums, a bass rig, microphones, and… More »

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Bones Jugs announce hiatus

January 10, 2020 / 2:30pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

In a long post on their Facebook page, Bones Jugs announced they will be going on hiatus for the foreseeable future. As they say in… More »

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Local gun-reform activists announce event: Songs Don’t Kill People

January 10, 2020 / 1:39pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Mike Ingram and Elizabeth Hess are announcing their upcoming event, Songs Don't Kill People: A Night in Defiance of Gun Violence. On Saturday, January 18th, a… More »

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Cole Bridges & The Overpass drops new single, announces tour dates

January 10, 2020 / 1:24pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Local artist Cole Bridges — formerly of The Fights — has released his first single since 2016. "Right Where You Are," recorded with the new band, The… More »

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Celebrate the season with Krannert Center’s annual Carol Concert

November 29, 2019 / 2:25pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is hosting their family-friendly sing-along event this coming Sunday, Dec. 8th. The event will last a little more than… More »

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The Collective Magazine is hosting a release party for issue #005

November 29, 2019 / 2:11pm / Benjamin S. Holbrook

The Collective Magazine, an arts and humanities publication which strives to connect artists afiliated with UIUC, is releasing their fifth issue this coming Saturday, Dec. 7th.… More »

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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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