Do you like brunch, a cappella, printing press demos, wellness robots, libraries, and more? Of course you do, and you should see what all next week's Humanities Open House has to offer.

Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra's next show is Saturday, October 4th, playing three blockbuster works from Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Brahms. Plus, you can support them with a glass of mead from Artesia Brewing.

Since 2011, U of I's Taiwanese American Student Club hosts an annual Night Market, and this year it will be October 4th on the Quad. In collaboration with The Asian American Cultural Center, the event will feature Taiwanese food and Asian street market treats.

This weekend marks the final opportunity to witness how an innovative artist’s experimentation with materials and light creates an ever-evolving visual experience.

The restaurant was carry-out only but conveniently located on Green Street to make stopping by to pick up lunch or dinner easy enough.

Fall has arrived and so have fall flavors all across Champaign-Urbana. One place that just released ten new cocktails is Punch! in Downtown Champaign, and the new craft menu is a stunner.

Jazz, reggae, Shania Twain. Celtic, poetry, the Grateful Dead. You can find a little bit of everything on WEFT 90.1 FM, but at its roots the organization is wonderfully punk rock.

It’s going to be a busy U of I homecoming weekend. Take in some music, theater, and food. Celebrate WEFT on Sunday.

Read about Yeah! BBQ's skewers of beef, lamb, banana prawn, and more in this first look of the new Champaign restaurant.

It is absolutely critical that we not only find compassion for the most vulnerable in our communities, but we must also find creative solutions to difficult, complex problems.

Whether you already own a business or are looking to start one, the EDC offers a plethora of events and workshops, grant and incentive opportunities, and the wisdom of fellow C-U business owners with their podcast, Chambana Proud.

Just off Duncan Road, Alto Vineyards offers a small slice of the countryside while still being a quick drive from C-U.

The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College is currently showcasing the diverse artistic talents of its Art and Design Department faculty through the rest of this week, and it’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss.

We write about the people, places, politics, businesses, and events that make Champaign-Urbana (and the surrounding area, including Bloomington-Normal) a pretty awesome place to live.

These digital passports are free, fun checklists that you can use to explore new places in the area or get rewarded for visiting your favorite spots.

Here’s a look at a few of Alyssa's favorite fall foods and drinks in Champaign-Urbana.

Los Hidalguneses first opened in 2020, and that December, we named it C-U's BEST new food truck.

Did you catch any of the performances and readings during PYGMALION last weekend? If you did, you know that those who didn’t missed out. Not to rub salt in the wound, but last weekend’s lineup of comedians, musicians, and authors was top notch.

Latrelle Bright passed away Sunday, and it's a huge loss to the entire artistic community of C-U. Last year, Bright shared her vision with us — today, her words carry even deeper resonance as we celebrate the legacy of this luminous artist.

The last full week of September invites hikes, celebrations, dancing, and, of course, plenty to eat and drink.

After 25 years of April pilgrimages to the Virginia Theatre, Amy reflects on what we lose when Ebertfest ends, and what new stories might be preparing to begin.

If you’re looking for new recipes to refresh your home menus, The Land Connection and Common Ground Food Co-op offer a ton of recipes on their websites, specifically utilizing foods grown locally and from the markets.

PYGMALION is here, and as you know, there's a lot of other things happening around C-U right now. Stay in the loop with our newsletter.

Take advantage of the opportunity to meet your neighbors and celebrate the diversity of culture in C-U.

The new Campustown location has a menu of favorites like crispy egg rolls, Thai noodles, fried rice, curries, stir-fry, soups, iced coffee, and Sticky Rice’s titular dessert of sticky rice with coconut and mango.

With a great location on University Avenue, The Scratching Post is a new local establishment that is a very welcoming place.

The collaborative work of dozens of professionals around the world, including the co-curators and pre-contact Andes art historians and archaeological professionals from Peru, the archaeological and historical stories have been returned to the art in this exhibition.

PYGMALION takes center stage with readings, comedy, and live music. Sunday sees the start of a new film festival, and there is always plenty to eat and drink.

Just BEE Açaí was a pleasant return to Sarah's East Coast roots, and she is extremely happy to find a new place to go whenever she's craving some good açaí.

Urbana Park District’s Fungi Festival, Champaign Park District’s Flannel Fest, CU Jazz Fest, and so many more.

Access to food is still a problem for those most at risk in the community. It was announced in early August that a key food program at the U of I is closing after 30-plus years. Jacob considers cuts to food assistance programs, and who will be hurt by them.

Illinois Public Media is crushing it with ten Mid-America Emmy nominations this year, led by Prairie Fire’s impressive nine nods, including Best Magazine Program for the second consecutive year after taking home the trophy last year.

It was here, in Memorial Stadium, that so many legends inside of a lineup too long to fully list staged a benefit for farmers in crisis. And it’s here again, four decades later, where the artifacts and stories have returned at Spurlock Museum.

Whether attending from out of town or a local living it up, this is the PYGMALION 2025 food and drink set list.

The significance of the greenhouse is more than just a new, accessible educational site, it’s an opportunity for Champaign-Urbana to reflect upon and build up local foodways.

First opened in Korea in 2009, Choong Man Chicken has gained international popularity, opening its first U.S. location in 2017 with two locations currently open in Chicago.

PYGMALION celebrates its 21st year and kicks off Thursday, and we are all in for a series of treats. A curated festival of music, comedy, and literature across three days provides plenty of opportunities to discover something new, sing along to songs you know and love, and belly laugh among friends.

Named after Beckman Founding Director Ted Brown, Ted’s Cafe sells coffee, made-to-order breakfast, hot lunch, and all-day pastries. The new campus cafe is located on the first floor of the Mathews Avenue building.

In an article recently published by Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the “secret sauce” to a healthy, aging brain might just be Tai Chi, which focuses on intentional movements along with mindfulness and meditation.

A convergence of subject and artist, past and present, promises to transform a Saturday night at the theater into something even more special: a moment when history actually shows up and inhabits the room instead of just lying there like dead weight in a textbook.

Anyone on the hunt for some unique cocktails at reasonable prices, check out Public House 1833 sometime.

Maize Mexican Grill is cooking through the Taco Chronicles series on Netflix and will offer a carne asada dinner on October 8th.

By the people behind BakeLab, BrewLab, and BakeLab Pâtisserie comes a new culinary venture called ChefLab, a shared space and food incubator.

PYGMALION kicks off on Thursday, but before then you can enjoy improvised music, play games, have coffee and snacks, and hear from incredible authors.

September really is the best time to live in Champaign-Urbana.

About a dozen local and regional artists will be flocking to Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery for the Prairie Artists Market on Sunday, September 21st. You’ll be able to shop for soap, kombucha, chocolate, candles, and more.

Earlier this year, Momma released Welcome to My Blue Sky on Polyvinyl Records. Urbana is a stop on their tour celebrating the album at PYGMALION next week.

Started back in 2006, Manolo’s Pizza & Empanadas has nearly 20 years of experience making pizza and empanadas for hungry students (plus faculty and staff). While they may be best known for their pizza, Matt wanted to shine a light on their 17+ varieties of empanadas.

Ahead of her festival appearance next weekend, Amy caught up with Patton to talk family, poetry, and what happens when your personal diary ends up next to the magazines at Target.

The New York Times just featured Eck’s player ranking methodology in a recent piece and, boy, is it as fascinating as it is controversial.