Get your Culture here: December 2024 - Smile Politely
Dec 9, 2024 · Illinois Athletics Watch the University of Illinois women’s basketball. The U of I women’s basketball team is having a pretty good start to the season. Last year, they closed out the season by winning the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT). As of writing, they are ranked 21.
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Parlor Doughnuts opens this weekend - Smile Politely
Dec 3, 2024 · This Saturday, Champaign’s Parlor Doughnuts will open at Old Farm Shops plaza in the corner space that used to be a Walgreens.On Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the new doughnut …
Five things in arts: December 2024 - Arts - Smile Politely
Dec 3, 2024 · 70 Secrets of Marmalade Kittens at Station Theatre. Urbana’s Station Theatre closes out 2024 with theatre that truly purrs. Gab Reisman’s 70 Secrets of Marmalade Kittens weaves a magical tale through the eyes of felines who witness their humans’ triumphs and tragedies. Gab Reisman’s imaginative play blends whimsy with wisdom as our furry narrators reveal the hidden lives of a family in ...
Kajiken is open on Green Street - Smile Politely
Oct 22, 2024 · Kajiken restaurant is now open on Green Street. A popular Japanese chain, Kajiken originated in Nagoya and has over 100 locations in the world. Recently, the restaurant expanded to the U.S., and our Champaign location is one of only a few locations nationwide.. The new restaurant serves abura soba, or soupless ramen …
After 30+ years, Cafe Kopi is closing in December - SPlog
Oct 15, 2024 · Cafe Kopi, Downtown Champaign’s coffeehouse, has been an institution for three decades. The coffee shop has announced it will be closing December 15th, per owner Doug McCarver. You can read a wonderful feature story about ...
Kristen Unakis and her punchy comedy community - Culture
Sep 25, 2024 · Every Thursday night, Kristen Unakis runs the mic at her weekly Downtown Champaign comedy show. The hilarious stand-up comedian is ringmaster to many area comics vying for a coveted spot in her open mic night at The Space for a …
Craft flavorful soupless ramen at Kajiken - Smile Politely
Dec 3, 2024 · Tebasaki at Kajiken; Photo by Carolyn Thomas. On the other hand, the tebasaki ($7.50), a Nagoya-style friend chicken wing arrived piping hot. The Nagoya-style was said to be very crispy chicken with a savory, salty, sweet glaze.
Don’t forget about Filippo’s Pizza & Italian Food
Dec 9, 2024 · Tortellini alfredo from Filippo’s of Mahomet; Photo by Stephanie Wheatley. While I have ordered their traditional chicken fettucine alfredo in the past, I decided to change things up and order cheese tortellini with alfredo sauce ($7.25). The tortellini were perfectly cooked to al dente and paired really well with the abundance of cheesy, creamy sauce.
A little Fiber Optic 101 with Pavlov Media - Smile Politely
Aug 18, 2023 · A couple of years ago, we switched to using fiber internet in our house after years of using cable and satellite. I’m sure we probably even had dial-up or DSL at some point.