3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (92+ words) Get out of the office, if you can Smile Politely It's ingrained into our brains that summertime equals a break. The harsh reality of being an adult, however, can make that difficult to do. Some workplaces allow for a bit…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (549+ words) Martinelli's Market CSA signups are open Smile Politely Martinelli's Market is offering another round of their CSA market boxes, so secure a spot before signups close on June 18. The CSA is curated weekly to include fresh, high-quality products from Champaign-Urbana…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (124+ words) Hey, adults, don't forget to register for summer camp Smile Politely Register for Allerton's Camp Lost Garden before the June 4 cutoff'or even sooner in case capacity is reached. This adults-only summer camp features all your favorite classic camp activities: arts,…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (89+ words) The return of WEFTOPIA Smile Politely WEFTOPIA is back with a sequel of sorts, with another celebration of music taking place on Sunday, June 7. WEFTOPIA 2 will return to Rose Bowl Tavern with performances by Merry Travelers, The Trophy Mules, Logan…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (246+ words) In early May, Bridgers played her first of her secret pop-up shows in Roswell, New Mexico. Her fans'an enthusiastic and dedicated demographic'immediately began tracking her appearances and speculating about where she'd show up next. On May 25, it was right here…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (670+ words) The summer calendar is stacked with shows at The Castle Theatre Smile Politely The summertime is naturally a great time to see concerts and enjoy live music. People have more flexibility with their schedules and leaving the house doesn't require…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (511+ words) Did you know that Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is now open to all adults regardless of previous education or age? Registration for membership is now open, which provides access to register for courses, study groups, lectures, interest groups, and…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (631+ words) May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day Smile Politely Today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Half the population menstruates, but two in five people who do struggle to purchase period supplies due to lack of income. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1129+ words) Earlier this month on May 2, Quality Beer celebrated its 15th anniversary. I was there, as I have been for the better part of 13 of those years. That milestone anniversary in itself is a big deal, considering the shelf life of a…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (107+ words) Normal LIVE has live entertainment acts for all interests Smile Politely Normal LIVE is back with another season of programming suited to tickle anyone's fancy. Music and live entertainment offerings vary widely, from kid-specific programming to brass, country, storytelling, and…...