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• Blog - Top 10 Must-Attend Festivals in Champaign County

  The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for festivals and events that are sure to give your Instagram followers FOMO. We’ve created a list of our top 10 festivals, featuring the best in music, culture and food, so you don’t miss out.

• Blog - Spotlight: Uniting Pride with Nicole Frydman

  With over 15 years championing the needs of our local LGBTQ+ community, I sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of Operations of the UP Center, to learn more about United Pride’s history, programming, and her role in helping sustain such an important organization in our community at large.

• Blog - Farmers Market Tips for Fall

  As a new season breaks through the summer months, one thing is far from over: farmers market season.

• Blog - 10 Local NYE Events to Ring in the New Year 2022

  From live music to dancing, fanfare or something lowkey—C-U has a variety of options to ring in the New Year!

• Blog - Great Spots for Fall Photoshoots

  Whether you’re looking for professional portraits or just looking to up your Instagram game, we’ve got your guide to the five best spots for fall photoshoots in the Champaign-Urbana area! With so many incredibly scenic spots around our area, plus iconic locations that make for a great ba...Fall.

• Blog - Top Places to Experience Nightlife in Champaign

  From live music, DJ sets and plunging garden lights: Here are the top spots to experience nightlife in Champaign-Urbana!

• Blog - Tuesday Trails with Terri: Japan House & Arboretum

  Terri has her first after-Thanksgiving run at the Japan House and the Arboretum on the University of Illinois campus and finds tranquility.

• Blog - Support Local During Coronavirus: Orpheum Children

  Read about how the Orpheum Children's Science Museum is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, and how you can continue to support this local business.

• Blog - Six Summer Treats You Need In Your Life

  Summer treats in Champaign County? Who wouldn't be down for a day trip to try all these incredible desserts and snacks?

• Blog - Tristen Brings Songwriting Talents to the Rose Bow

  Whether touring in Jenny Lewis’s Voyager band, collaborating and touring with artists like Vanessa Carlton and Robyn Hitchcock, or releasing three solo albums to critical acclaim, Tristen has been busy. That means a lot of time on the road, including a stop at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urban...sday.