September 29, 2014
The lineup of performances toplay for Sunday was definitely in favor for the hardcore and expressive “emo” fan. With the Bay Area-band Deafheaven, setting the nightly tone with screams that could be heard from a mile away, fans that were not as exposed to metal as the rest of the crowd were in for...
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By Sarah Soenke
September 28, 2014
Rain or shine, Pygmalion’s Saturday performances at the Highdive's outdoor stages were set to run. But luckily, the sun was shining.
The day’s lineup of back-to-back sets, all enclosed within the parking lot behind the Highdive, created the most traditional festival atmosphere of the weekend.
Att...
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By Sarah Soenke
September 26, 2014
The 10th annual Pygmalion Festival kicked off Thursday night with both familiar and fresh faces.
Beginning at 10 p.m. at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Elsinore opened for Real Estate with its tenth performance for the festival.
At this point, the festival is as closely tied to Elsinore...
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By Rebecca Jacobs
September 25, 2014
While Pygmalion Festival goers watch the music performances at the price of a ticket, book fans can enjoy the literary part of the festival for free.
Now in its second year, the Literature Festival grew to seven readings over four days, from last year’s four readings over two days. The Lit Fest will bri...
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By Sarah Soenke
September 25, 2014
While Made Fest may have been a dash in last year’s Pygmalion Festival, this year it is a main ingredient. Nearly 50 vendors will line The Highdive Outdoor Annex with booths featuring vintage and handmade goods on Saturday and Sunday, doubling the amount of sellers and open hours from its debut last...
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September 25, 2014
With Chicago being known as the breeding ground for Midwest music, smaller towns, such as Champaign-Urbana, can be excluded from the Chicago spotlight.
Having received more notoriety in the late ‘80s and ‘90s due to internationally known acts such as REO Speedwagon, Poster Children, National Skyline and H...
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By Taylor Lucero
September 9, 2014
After a two-year search for the right vehicle, Hendrick House now has its own food truck that can be seen out and about in the Champaign-Urbana area beginning in early to mid-October.
Hendrick House’s Diane McNattin said they began to look for a truck after reading about the growing popularity of ...
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July 26, 2014
It can be easy to fall into the same pattern during your first year of college. You’re new to campus and most likely can now get into bars for the first time in your life. While the bars are fun, you don’t want to forget that there is a community here beyond campustown. Champaign-Urbana offers ma...
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