Harpist will perform at planetarium
CHAMPAIGN — Harpist Ann McLaughlin will perform a concert titled "Celestial Strings: An Evening of Harp and Stargazing" at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland...
View ArticleNext World of Science lecture set for Feb. 1
CHAMPAIGN — "DNA: Understanding the Code of Life" is the next World of Science lecture Feb. 1 at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College.read more
View ArticleAll clear for takeoff: Rantoul air museum renaissance makes it worth another...
It's almost back to its glory, the yellow-painted classic fighter modeled on ones a World War II ace used to fly.The P-51H Mustang, restored in honor of Louisiana's Lt. Col. Claude Crenshaw, is "the...
View ArticleClubs listings Jan. 24-31
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.read more
View ArticleMelissa Merli's Art Beat: CUTC, WEFT make changes
Two local organizations have made significant staff changes at the top.At WEFT 90.1-FM Radio, the last day for manager Mick Woolf — long the face of the community station — will be Thursday. It's also...
View ArticlePhotography lecture Thursday
CHAMPAIGN — A noted photographer will give a lecture at noon Thursday on her work featured in the Parkland College Art Gallery exhibition "Shift: Contemporary Photography Exhibition." The free talk...
View ArticlePittsfield's Zoe Theatre named historic place
PITTSFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Zoe Theatre in western Illinois is now on the National Register of Historic Places.read more
View ArticleJohn Frayne: 'Don Quixote' ballet thoroughly enjoyable
The Russian National Ballet Theatre came to the Tryon Festival Theatre at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts last week, and I attended the opening night Jan. 22, when this company performed the...
View ArticleEntertainment listings, Jan. 31-Feb. 7
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.read more
View ArticleUrbana market to end use of tokens
URBANA — Organizers are getting ready for the 2013 season of Market at the Square, and visitors might notice a few changes when the first market opens on May 4.Attendees might want to have cash in...
View ArticleMonopoly fans vote to add cat, toss iron tokens
RODRIQUE NGOWI,Associated Pressread more
View ArticleEntertainment listings, Feb. 7-14
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.read more
View ArticleNew lessons on old Mesopotamia at Spurlock
URBANA — These priceless objects from the cradle of civilization have survived thousands of years, so maybe it's about time you saw them.The University of Illinois Spurlock Museum is opening an...
View ArticleA preview of the Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO — When the cold winds blow in early February, it's tempting to let the Chicago Auto Show media preview slide by without attending.But this year, like every year, I'm reminded what a great venue...
View ArticleEntertainment listings, Feb. 14-21
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.read more
View ArticleEntertainment listings, Feb. 21-28
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.read more
View ArticleTreasures on loan from British Museum at Art Institute of Chicago
CHICAGO — Amazing treasures from almost 2,000 years ago show a time where Christianity briefly thrived alongside ancient gods and goddesses.read more
View ArticleSony shows PlayStation 4 capabilities, but no box
DERRIK J. LANG,The Associated PressPETER SVENSSON,The Associated Pressread more
View ArticleTriptych Brewing has grand opening
SAVOY — A craft beer nanobrewery that has been in the works for three years is welcoming the public to take a look on Friday and Saturday.The grand opening for Triptych Brewing will include tours of...
View ArticlePhotographers give it their best shots at annual event — and it's a sight to see
URBANA — Walter Alspaugh of Urbana has never entered the Champaign County Camera Club's Best in Show Photographic Print Competition. But every year he makes sure to visit Lincoln Square Village to see...
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