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WEB3 days ago — Staying rooted while walking forward with Makaya McCraven. Makaya McCraven is an incredibly accomplished musician, composer, and producer who has performed with countless artists including Meshell Ndegeocello, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Marquis Hill, and Jeff Parker. In addition to his twelve albums, he also reimagined and remixed Gil….
Year of the Park, Video Feature: Lake of the Woods, Mahomet
WEBNov 2, 2020 — Photo from Champaign-Urbana History Facebook page. Alas, sometime in the 1970s (no one is 100% certain when and I am not digging into the morgue at Urbana Free Library in a pandemic to find out) the cost of insurance on keeping the beach and waterslide open became too much to manage.
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.
For the Discerning Neil Gaiman Fan: A Coraline Review
WEBFeb 9, 2009 — Fans of Neil Gaiman have been looking forward to the film adaptation of Coraline for several years. Did Henry Selick do the award-winning novella justice?
Music - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEB5 days ago — The Overture: July 29-August 4. The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …. Derrick Philips Music Jul 29, 2024 - 09:00 am.
When Lincoln Square was iconic - Smile Politely
WEBOct 4, 2017 — When Lincoln Square was iconic. Lincoln Square Mall in Downtown Urbana is a dead mall. “Dead” meaning that it no longer serves its original purpose as a retail center for the Champaign-Urbana community. The shopping center today is routinely empty, just a few patrons wander through the empty corridors and a custodian cleans the floors ...
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 ...
About - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEBAbout. Smile 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 ...
A historic take on “back to school”, part one - Smile Politely
WEBAug 11, 2020 — Image from the 1859 Alexander Bowman map of Urbana and West Urbana. An online history of Urbana High School relates, “Because of insufficient funds to operate the academy, it was sold to the citizens of Urbana for $5,000 to be used as a public school. The upper floor of this building was used for the secondary school classes with the primary and intermediate grades on the first floor.
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.