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Smile Politely is Champaign-Urbana’s culture magazine. Established in 2007 as a community contributor-driven publication, Smile Politely has evolved to include a full editorial staff and an Editorial Board, publishing more than 40,000 articles in …
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Oct 5, 2016 · Chris examines the prison system that allowed accused murderer Robbie Patton to be out on parole after serving only a fraction of a prior sentence, and what that same system means for the rest of Mr. Patton's life.
Seven places for deluxe prix fixe dinner experiences
Dec 4, 2024 · Caprae Beetlejuice-themed farm dinner; Photo by Alyssa Buckley Chef’s tasting dinner at Caprae. Caprae, the new farm restaurant at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, uses their farm’s award-winning cheeses, vegetables, and herbs to offer a taste of the Midwest.At the restaurant located on the working goat farm and cheese production site, diners can enjoy a tasting dinner designed by Chef ...
Uniforms: Jeremy Thorpe - Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
Mar 2, 2017 · SP: What other jobs have you done in the past? Thorpe: I have worked for two minor league baseball teams, doing things from dancing on dugouts and performing along side the mascots to taking said mascot and players to visit children’s hospitals and nursing homes.I also managed operations for a luxury fitness club downtown Chicago. Thorpe seems to get some of his style from his dad.
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 …
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 ...
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.
Bowls of flavor at Pho Noodle Station - Smile Politely
Nov 19, 2024 · Viet Taste Starter Plate at Pho Noodle Station; Photo by Julia Sun. First I tried the Viet taste starter plate ($13.95) which presented an inviting introduction to Vietnamese culinary staples, offering a delightful variety of textures and aromas.
Mother refuses to let authorities demonize son killed by Rantoul …
Jun 15, 2023 · “I can’t sleep. The time that I have [fallen] asleep, I just woke up with a nightmare,” said Amy Richardson, whose son Jordan was shot and killed by police in Rantoul last week.. “I keep rounding that corner and hearing those two shots and then I just wake up.”
Weekender: October 24-27 - Culture - Smile Politely
Oct 24, 2024 · Ramen at ISHI restaurant; Photo by Alyssa Buckley Slurp special soups, ISHI, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $18. Chef Ken Ishibashi is having a ramen week collab with Pond Street at his Champaign corner restaurant ISHI.Not on the regular menu, ISHI’s ramen is my favorite ramen in all of Champaign-Urbana, and this week’s ramen pop-up will feature Chef Ishibashi’s signature miso tonkotsu with pork ...