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Tuesday, August 16th: Trivia Night Boltini Lounge's regularly scheduled trivia night will have a special evening with Fest-themed trivia. Enjoy Bolitini's signature drinks and their expanded menu while testing your Pride knowledge!
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LGBT citizens of Illinois and their loved ones have been anticipating June 1st for months, ever since Governor Quinn signed Bill SB1716 ― the "Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act" ― into law on January 31st. This past Wednesday was the first day that couples could register for civil union licenses. At 7:00 a.m., a crowd (organized by the UP Center) of over 50 people began gathering at the Champaign County Clerk's office. The ages ranged from young …
This week, the University of Illinois is having its first Bi Fest, hosted by Bi Pride and co-sponsored by various university organizations. A variety of workshops and panels is being offered throughout the week, and three of them will be led by author, teacher, and activist Robyn Ochs. Robyn is a professional speaker and workshop leader, and the editor of the Bisexual Resource Guide and the Bi Women newsletter. Ochs is a co-editor of the anthology Getting Bi: Voices of …
This Friday, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Champaign-Urbana is screening the film Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance, a "'trans-fabulous' rockumentary representing the multi-dimensional lives of transgender and gender variant musicians" (Outcast Films). The film's creators — Simon Strikeback and Madsen Minax — are attending the screening, which is free and open to the public. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Riot Acts' producer, Simon Strikeback.
On Tuesday night, October 26th, politically active members of our LGBTQ community will gather at the Canopy Club in an effort to help Get Out the Vote. The organizers have billed this party as a "non-partisan event"; all political parties are invited and encouraged to attend. This Get Out the Vote party is your opportunity to meet your community leaders and ask them any question you may have. The event will be hosted by Out & About Illinois magazine, and …
If you read this, you're gay. ... Well, since you've already come this far (I can't believe you‘re still reading), consider that you also might be labeled "gay" if you're a male and are: fashionable, funny, sensitive, outgoing,...or a cheerleader. Having been considered all of those things myself ("fashionable" aside), my sexuality has been questioned more times than a straight man in today's society should admit. So why am I so open about it? Probably because I was a cheerleader. …
This past Friday, I was among 2,500+ people who attended Champaign-Urbana's first Pride Festival. Many of you were probably there, and though reportage of attendance has been greatly understated, you already know that it was an enormous success. The mall was packed; rumors of protesters turned out to be just that; Dr. David Gill made an appearance; the entertainment was incredible; the drinks at 88 Broadway were strong; and the food was delicious. Seriously, Piato Catering bakes the best cupcakes …
When first hearing about Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest, my initial reaction was, "Super cool," followed by, "Why wasn't there one before?" Seriously though, why wasn't there one before? Well, as is the case with most things, it takes not only the desire to have one (and I'd go so far as to venture there's been plenty of desire for such a thing for quite a few years), but also people with the drive to get it done.
When I first learned that a group in Champaign-Urbana was going to open an LGBT resource center here, I was skeptical. I've lived in Champaign since 2001, and I'd heard the horror stories of the first center here. I'd also — a few years ago — watched as a new small, caring, and dedicated group tried, and failed, to get another one off the ground. So, yes, when I heard about yet another LGBT community center, I was skeptical. However, …
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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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Nope. It’s the back (east) side of Urbana Tire Company at 202 S. Vine. How much is a hug and kiss worth? Do I have to take them all at once or can I break it up?
FACT: Silverfish feed only on carbohydrates, such as starches and sugars. They will not consume proteins or fats (the main materials from which human beings are constructed). THUS: That was not actually a human waiter we were conversing with, but rather a lifelike simulacrum created from semi-digested Fruit Loops.
nice fishnets you’ve got there, dan!
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The geniuses at the News-Gazette site have it all figured out. This happened because we don’t have the Chief!
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
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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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just confirmed: there will be white russians served. the art abides.