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• Blog - There's a new Chinese Restaurant in Town: Lao Sze

  When I found out that Lao Sze Chuan, an award-winning Chinese restaurant opened up a brick and mortar in Champaign a couple weeks ago, I had to see what the fuss was all about!

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 8 Outside of Ordinary Events in Nov

  Sometimes, by this point in the year, it’s hard to believe November is already here. With the snow we saw earlier this week, it’s a little more believable!

• Blog - Celebrating 35 Years of the Staerkel Planetarium

  As the second-largest planetarium in the state with a robust history that spans over 35 years, I sat down with former Director of the Staerkel Planetarium, David Leake, and the current Planetarium Director, Erik Johnson, to get more insight behind the iconic dome, the Zeiss Star projector, a...oday.

• Blog - Support Local During the Coronavirus: Spurlock Mus

  Read about how the Spurlock Museum is adjusting its services during COVID-19 closures.

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in Champaign County

  Whether you’re hosting guests, staying around town, or just curious about what sort of menu to play as the holidays season continues, we hope this list of Christmas Day openings around the greater Champaign County area helps!

• Blog - Terri's Tuesday Trails: Lake of the Woods

  A perfect fall Tuesday morning to follow Terri along on her run at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet, where she watched the sunrise over the scenic botanical gardens.

• Blog - Gifting Local Art in Champaign County

  These are just some of the many amazing local art options we have for gifting in Champaign County!

• Blog - Ebertfest: A Celebration of Cinema in the Champaig

  Each year in the Champaign-Urbana area, cinephiles from around the world gather for a remarkable celebration of film at the Roger Ebert Film Festival. This annual event, also known as Ebertfest, is a tribute to the legendary film critic Roger Ebert and a testament to the enduring power of st...film.

• Blog - Boneyard Arts Festival: Our Tips to See ALL the Ar

  The Boneyard Arts Festival, presented by 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council, is something entirely Outside of Ordinary. If this is your first time taking part in this event, we’re here to help you learn how to “Boneyard.”

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in Champaign County

  Whether you’re visiting the area, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day we have you covered!