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WEBWeekender: September 19-22. No fewer than three festivals this weekend: PYGMALION, C-U Black and African Arts Festival, and C-U Pride Fest. If you can’t find something enjoyable to do, that’s on you! Smile Politely Editors. Culture Sep 19, 2024 - 07:00 am.
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WEBWe’d love to hear from you: General inquiries and press releases can be sent to our Editors: editors [at] smilepolitely [dot] com. Interested in writing or contributing to the magazine in some way? Email our Managing Editors at info [at] smilepolitely [dot] com. Here’s how to get in touch with section editors: arts [at] smilepolitely [dot ...
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WEBAbout. 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 Arts, Culture, Food and Drink, Music, and Opinion. We publish engaging editorial content ...
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WEBSep 19, 2024 — Weekender: September 12-15. Another jam-packed September weekend in Champaign-Urbana and beyond, featuring incredible dance, Dectaur PrideFest, movies in cornfields, burgers, and the final Toast to Taylor of the season. Smile Politely Editors Culture Sep 12, 2024 - 07:00 am.
Arts - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEB2 days ago — Five things in arts: August 2024. August in Champaign-Urbana is a month of excitement and possibility. While we’ve enjoyed summer’s quiet campus, easy parking, and shorter lines at Urbana’s Bread Company, the buzz returns as we ramp up for the new …. Amy Penne Arts Aug 01, 2024 - 11:00 am.
Music - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEBThe Overture: July 29-August 4. The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …. Derrick Philips Music Jul 29, 2024 - 09:00 am.
Write - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEBSmile Politely is always welcoming new writers into the fold, across all sections.We invite all reasonable points of view, so long as your writing falls within the general guidelines of our editorial mission to best serve the community of Champaign-Urbana.
Champaign Music Festival: Not that bad, honestly
WEBJul 8, 2010 — As you’re probably aware, the Champaign Music Festival is this weekend. While there are still the requisite amount of weird streetfest attractions, some of which are just flat-out bizzare — the instrument petting zoo appears to not feature any guitars, and please comment if you’re able to figure out what in the world a Hip-Hop Express is — but overall the city of Champaign did a pretty ...
Opinion - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
WEB1 day ago — Over the years, we’ve received several emails from readers concerning the garbage situation in Champaign-Urbana. This is a perennial issue. We’ve found public questions and concerns dating back decades. Here at Smile Politely, we try …. Editorial Board Opinion May 08, 2024 - 07:00 am.
Charity vs. Justice - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture ...
WEBSep 3, 2009 — Charity merely allows those with power to grant favors to those without power, without really challenging the basic inequity of power. As St. Augustine said 1500 years ago, “Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.”. In fact, it often gets in the way of justice, because it allows those in power to wipe their hands from larger problems ...