Listen Up: February 6 - 12
WHAT: Ian Cheney, Director of King Corn, Unit One Guest-in-Residence
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 5 through Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 7 p.m. each evening
WHERE: South Rec Room of Allen Hall, 1005 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana
Monday, 7 p.m. – Against the grain: King Corn and the politics of what we eat -- Screening with q&a and discussion about obesity/diabetes epidemics, crop subsidies, organic food, "social documentaries," and making your first film.
Tuesday, 7 p.m. – Cities of tomorrow: The Greening of Southie and the challenges of green building -- Screening with q&a and discussion about green building, environmental justice, and grassroots filmmaking outreach
Wednesday, 7 p.m. – The City Dark: light pollution and the disappearing night --
Screening with q&a and discussion about light pollution, circadian rhythms, the ecology of the night, and astrophotography.Thursday, 7 p.m. – Growing outside the box: Truck Farm and other tales of urban agriculture -- Screening and presentation about urban agriculture and our new Americorps program.
| The Rainbow Connection: February 6–12
THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS (please see below for year-round weekly events, announcements, and selected regional events)
WHAT: Quench! Let's Talk About Sex ... Education
WHERE: Illini Union (Room 406)
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 6, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Kevin Ng, LGBT Resource Center Intern
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Magic and Other Nonsense, Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. SoDo Theatre Join master magician Markus Clegg for an evening of magic and mayhem. Magic and Other Nonsense is a family friendly show; however, it is recommended that all guests be at least 13 years of age. Doors: 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $10, available at Magic and Other Nonsense and Exile on Main Street $12 at the door Magic and Other Nonsense will be appearing two …
Spotlight on a Cause: AARP Tax Aide Program Since 1968 the AARP Tax Aide program has served about 50 million low to middle-income individuals. This program is available to any individual living with a lower-income, although it originally began with a focus on aiding senior citizens. This is the nation’s largest free volunteer run tax program, and tax preparation volunteers and greeters are currently needed for the 2011 tax year. Free training will be provided to those individuals interested, and …
THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS (please see below for year-round weekly events, announcements, and selected regional events) WHAT: Exploring the Views of Transgender People: A group discussion WHERE: LGBT Resource Center, Illini Union (Room 323) WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 3:00
WHAT: "Between the Mughals and the Brits: Why Sikhs Ruled Muslim-majority Punjab," Rajmohan Gandhi, Research Professor, CSAMES WHEN: Tuesday, January 31 @ 12 noon WHERE: Lucy Ellis Lounge: Room 1080, Foreign Languages Building, 707 S. Mathews, Urbana Hey, it's Mohandas Gandhi's grandson! And he's speaking about something that you likely know absolutely nothing about! Right now! Go! Go! Go! WHAT: "Water Quality Issues and Protection in Illinois," Marcia Willhite - Chief, Bureau of Water, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency WHEN: …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 State of the Art 2011-2012: National Biennial Ceramics Invitational at Parkland College 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Free U of I Wrestling vs. Northwestern at Huff Hall, 5 p.m., $? Two men. One mat. Lots of sinew, lots of spandex, lots of hot man on man action. Don't be embarressed. That's what everyone else is there for too. (CDC) Emmylou Harris at the Virginia Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $33–$79 I've got my tickets! Woot! (TN) In which Daniel Lanois and Emmylou …
THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS (please see below for year-round weekly events, announcements, and selected regional events) WHAT: Understanding ADHD Diagnosis and Treatments WHERE: LGBT Resource Center, Illini Union (Room 323) WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Participate in a presentation and discussion about the diagnosis & treatments of ADHD. Presented by: Jodi Thomas, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The Counseling Center.
WHAT: "Contracting Crisis Management: Nuclear Standoff between India and Pakistan," Bharath Gopalaswamy, Associate Director, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security WHEN: Tuesday, January 24 @ 12 noon WHERE: Lucy Ellis Lounge: Room 1080, Foreign Languages Building, 707 S. Mathews, Urbana
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Occupy the Courts, Noon–1:00 p.m. Corner of Main and Vine, Urbana Occupy C-U is organizing a rally that will include skits, readings, and speakers. This event is one of a series of public events held across the nation on Jan. 20th. The events are all designed to draw attention to the need for a new constitutional amendment to counter the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and confirm that corporations are not people and have no constitutional free …
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big lebowski at the art. mark it, dude.
There’s a great video promo out for “Company” too: http://vimeo.com/36077847
Had to tweet this. I ride when I can – but will have to do this all next week. More people certainly should. <a >Beach wedding</a>
@”@Local Yocal” Well, the first question is why the municipalities across the country needed to use the police to violently overthrow the Occupy encampments in the first place. I’ll let others explain that, for I have no answer. So upon receiving the request from Chancellor Katehi to…
If searing pain seems reasonable to you to handle a trespassing, then I guess that’s how we want to be policed. Well, I think as stated in the OP, how such weapons are used is important. For me, (and sidebar on the disagreement of trespassing vs.…
@”@LocalYocal”: “If the trespasser could be dragged or carried out easily…But when they actively prevent that option by holding onto something…. Pepper Spray seems a reasonable choice.” If searing pain seems reasonable to you to handle a trespassing, then I guess that’s how we want to be…
My only problem with the above comment is that your home is not a public place. But that’s nitpicking your example. I understand from the remainder of your comment the semi-validity of both sides, but make no mistake - I am 100% with the peaceful occupiers.
As someone who supports the Occupy movements, it is very tempting to indulge in the symbolism of this incident. By all means, if this can be a rallying cry for further activism, it should be used. But if we are going to look at this on a…
What a load of apologetic shit. While Holy’s conclusion is correct, Lt. Pike’s behavior was inappropriate, the use of force scale and Holy’s interpretation of the student’s actions of “interlocking arms” as an “active resistor” misses the point about what pepper spray is. Pepper spray is a…
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Pamela - Are the roasteries in Seattle as clean as CSR? It always disturbs me a little that it is so clean in there.
Now you will be able to munch on pizza and shrimp cocktails in downtown Urbana (whilst a DJ spins?) after your dissolution of marriage http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/features/its-your-business/2012-02-05/its-your-business-new-pizza-place-downtown-urban Is this a franchise of a Reno pizza joint, or just a coincidence of name? http://www.blackrockpizza.com
Signs someone is “fishing” for a factual anchor: 1. Starts call to radio with: “I’ve been an Illini fan for (XX) years” or “I’m a diehard fan,” as if somehow that unverifiable claim will justify the 5 minutes of B.S. that follows. 2. Makes reference to KenPom…
That’s what she said.
Black dog and Siam terrace is where I always go after my divorces.
Love CSR. Apart from making my way through the regular roasts in 1/2 pound increments, I also like to pick up some of the little sample packets of the flavored stuff for when the lady and I feel like getting crazy. Sticky Bun is pretty nice.
If you happen to be getting a divorce, or fighting a DUI prosecution, downtown Urbana is a great place to eat.
HUUUUUUGE fan of their Black Velvet roast…It makes up about 75% of my coffee intake. LOL CSR is definitely one of those Champaign institutions that I brag about to people not from here. :-)
We like CSR too! We french press at home and I leave the lid off while it steeps—letting the ground beans bloom. Then, like in your tasting, I scoop off the top layer before pressing. We really need to invest in a burr grinder though, as I…
Confidential? In this state? Hahahahahahahhahahaha
just confirmed: there will be white russians served. the art abides.
big lebowski at the art. mark it, dude.
There’s a great video promo out for “Company” too: http://vimeo.com/36077847
Wow, His Majesty took the time to answer your polite plea. It’s been a while since I spoke fluent arrogance, but allow this attempt at a translation: “I deeply regret the embarrassment…” = I wish we hadn’t got caught and it wasn’t a big deal really. “...and…
I love the Guitars
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Thanks for that, Louis CK.
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Clearly the Postal Officials in favor of this cannot make an economic argument, as this saves the post office $0. What is their rationale?
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just confirmed: there will be white russians served. the art abides.