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WEBSmile Politely is Champaign-Urbana’s culture magazine.Established in 2007 as a community contributor-driven publication, Smile Politely has evolved to include a full editorial staff and an Editorial Board, publishing more than 40,000 articles in Arts, Culture, Food and Drink, Music, and Opinion.We publish engaging editorial content each weekday, providing our community with passionate ...
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WEBLots of places — too many for our usual Smile Politely Food + Drink list of five. There are 14 establishments in Downtown Champaign that serve a burger, and some restaurants have made burgers…. Alyssa Buckley. Food & Drink Sep 09, 2024 - 07:00 am.
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WEBSep 9, 2024 · Five things in arts: August 2024. August in Champaign-Urbana is a month of excitement and possibility. While we’ve enjoyed summer’s quiet campus, easy parking, and shorter lines at Urbana’s Bread Company, the buzz returns as we ramp up for the new …. Amy Penne Arts Aug 01, 2024 - 11:00 am.
Champaign Music Festival: Not that bad, honestly
WEBJul 8, 2010 · As you’re probably aware, the Champaign Music Festival is this weekend. While there are still the requisite amount of weird streetfest attractions, some of which are just flat-out bizzare — the instrument petting zoo appears to not feature any guitars, and please comment if you’re able to figure out what in the world a Hip-Hop Express is — but overall the city of Champaign did a pretty ...
Buffalo’s Until I Wake addresses heavy social issues with matching ...
WEBMar 17, 2023 · Until I Wake, a band from the resilient, blue-collar town of Buffalo, NY, has been winning fans and critics over with heavy guitars, catchy melodies, and lyrics that real people can relate to.In an interview with lead singer Cody Johnson and bass player Ryan Ridley, I discussed the impact of growing up in Buffalo had on their music, their upcoming nationwide tour, and their latest album Inside ...
A profile of Ten Thousand Villages - Smile Politely
WEBMar 5, 2014 · We have completely unique products.”. According to the annual report for Ten Thousand Villages from April 1st, 2012 to March 31st, 2013, retail sales for shops across the country exceeded 14 million dollars, creating a five million dollar profit after factoring in retail expenses. The organization, founded in 1946, has grown from “the trunk ...
“You broke me unfixable”: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
WEBFeb 8, 2012 · No review of this play should neglect Sam Ashdown, whom I’ve enjoyed in many plays at the Krannert Center, most especially in Killer Joe.Ashdown portrays three different characters in Last Days: Pontius Pilate, Sigmund Freud, and sloppy drunk Uncle Pino. And he manages to disappear into all three.
John Dean and the Secret Plot - Smile Politely
WEBJun 16, 2010 · Geoff Shepard (wearing glasses) explains the President’s proposals for campaign reform to the Nixon Domestic Council, 1974. Also attending: Attorney General William Saxby; Bryce Harlow, Counselor to the President; Bill Timmons, Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations; George H. W. Bush and Anne Armstrong, Republican National Committee; Vice President Gerald Ford.
10 things to know about Mac DeMarco - Smile Politely
WEBOct 29, 2014 · 10 things to know about Mac DeMarco. Listening to Mac DeMarco is one thing. Understanding his cult following is another. Tomorrow, the modern indie rockstar takes the Foellinger Auditorium stage solo — this list should prepare you for the experience. Mac DeMarco’s incessant smoking is a critical part of his persona.
The new Rose Bowl Tavern - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's ...
WEBNicole Lanphier April 10, 2019 - 8:00am. If you’ve stepped into Rose Bowl in downtown Urbana lately, you might have thought you noticed a little less Nascar and a lot more music, and you’d be right. On March 1st, Rose Bowl Tavern changed ownership from long-time owner Steve Campbell to Charlie Harris, Marten Stromberg, and Sam Payne.
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