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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 ...
Eat food by Chicago’s Bacci Pizzeria and meet - Smile Politely
WEBSep 21, 2023 — Alyssa Buckley. Ahead of the authors’ PYGMALION reading at Analog, I talked with the Chicago foodies to learn more about the book.. Smile Politely: What inspired you to write this book? Monica Eng: I had been writing about the origins of various Chicago foods for years as part of my job at the Tribune and WBEZ, and I was having lunch with a food historian friend one day who encouraged me to ...
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WEBDr. Joy Yang is a skilled pianist and thereminist, who recently graduated from the University of Illinois with her doctorate in jazz performance. Excited by the prospect of continuously expanding and building a community here in Champaign-Urbana, Yang founded an…. Nicole Kim. Music Sep 04, 2024 - 03:00 pm.
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.
Weekender: June 13-16 - Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEBJun 13, 2024 — Enjoy a Juneteenth block party, Illinois Terminal in Champaign, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., free. MTD and community partners are hosting a block party at the train station. The event will take place both inside the station and in the parking lot. Observe Juneteenth at this family friendly event which will feature, of course, the beautiful Juneteenth bus ...
A drink at every Espresso Royale in Champaign-Urbana
WEBDec 4, 2023 — Alyssa Buckley Frosted Gingerbread Mocha︱Daniel Street Espresso. Espresso Royale’s second location to open was the Daniel Street location.The original closed in 2019 and Espresso reopened in December 2022 at the same corner of Sixth and Daniel in the newly constructed The Hub.When I visited this location, it was packed; no tables were open, and the line was long.
Last Friday Night Live for 2024 on tap this week - SPlog
WEBAug 22, 2024 — The final Friday Night Live of the summer season is set to take place this Friday, August 23rd, in downtown Champaign. This community event offers a night filled with live music across three different stages ...
Five things in music: June 2024 - Smile Politely
WEBDerrick Philips June 11, 2024 - 7:00am. Canopy Club on Facebook. One of the best things about our music scene in Champaign-Urbana is the support and commitment by many venues and bookers to foster the development of our local music scene. This month, I wanted to highlight some of these venues and acknowledge what they do …
Fraya Replinger’s photography elevates the everyday
WEBSep 8, 2023 — This year’s Boneyard Arts Festival, my first event as Arts Editor, introduced me to the work of many talented local artists.One of my favorite things that I encountered was quite simple in theory: a photograph of a lemon. Yet, the photograph was vibrant, clear, intricate, refreshing, and above all, memorable.
A review of drinks at The Silver Bullet Bar - Smile Politely
WEBSep 11, 2023 — Of course, The Silver Bullet Bar is something of a legend in town. Tucked away in Urbana and open just four days a week, the 21+ bar offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages plus entertainment options like billiards, gaming, and dancing. For those who have never heard of The Silver Bullet Bar, I’d like to mention that there are performers who strip inside the bar — and that’s legit work.