I had a great time dancing for Latin Night here. I was ready to like leap once something super…read morejumpy came on, I mostly strolled around in one spot. Then left to take a picture or two.

the food truck right outside is good when it's there. the drinks and bartenders are good. the…read morebiggest issue is the line at the door, only bc it's never separated between ticket holders and non ticket holders anymore. but it's a great space for events and artists

Came for brunch on a Saturday (opens at 9:30am). Very Tex-mex forward menu. Mimosa flights can…read moreinclude flavors: original, pineapple, mango, peach, or grapefruit. Choose 4. All were excellent. Hubs & I split masa pancakes & the Sonora omelette. I loved the hash browns in the omelette (ask for onions on the side if you don't want them piled on). Masa pancakes were good, but different with the strawberry syrup.

I enjoyed Cowboy Monkey: very friendly service, flavorful salsa, crisp chips and nice tacos. It's…read morea good, casual, easy place to grab some food and catch up with friends.

Just left Hubers. Fantastic place with great service and good food. Glad we stopped!! We will…read moredefinitely stop back in.

Hubers is a good neighborhood bar. There really aren't any others like it in Chambana, but they are…read morea dime a dozen in Chicago, and when they are good, they are great. Hubers is a townie bar, to be sure, but the best kind of townie bar: the staff is friendly, not surly, patient with noobs and the drinks are generous and cheap. They pour massive shots in tumbler glasses and offer big steins of domestic drafts for less than what a pint runs in Downtown Champaign. They serve food, which is stellar in its value, if not its uniqueness. Simple pub grub done well is the order of the day. They have a surprising variety of surprisingly good thin-crust personal pizzas for less than $4 and all the expected fried things. Popcorn is free and they will make more just for you. If I was serious about throwing darts, this is where I would come, as it is apparent they take it seriously at Hubers: there is an entire room dedicated solely to this and about 4 dozen trophies. There is ample parking in the rear, as well as a tiny semi-enclosed smoking area that is only a little bit less depressing than the smoking tanks at the Atlanta Airport. The decor inside is nothing special, but upon close inspection you will find echoes of the historic grocery that inhabited the structure in years past. An old-fashioned candy counter is at the front of the store and still in use. Hubers is a good place to watch sports, as while they do not have the biggest or newest TVs, they sure have a lot of them and are not shy about letting you tune in whatever suits you. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is they do not have very many of the "fancy" microbrews or imports that just about every place in Chambana stocks these days, and any that they do carry are likely old. This is a liquor and domestic beer joint. Also, like any neighborhood/townie bar, there is an alkie or two that may pass through, and this is not the place to meet chicks, or at least not he kind of chicks that you want to brag about on the Internet.

Oh man if I lived here I'd be at the rose bowl every night. Musician owned, so there's great live…read moremusic here every night and the crowd appreciates it. This is a great venue for artists (although you have to do a lot of your own publicity to bring in an audience, and it's pass the tip jar, so a bit of a risk). Nice artist green room downstairs. Great selections of beer, including a variety of stouts and porters. Everything from 2% milk stout up to 9%! Great bartenders and they also have wine, mixed drinks, non alcoholic etc. Bring your own food! They have good quality merch, hats, shirts, hoodies.

Dropped in on a rainy Saturday afternoon to Jonny, the bartender, and had a great conversation…read morewith him and stuck around for a great blues band!

What a fun cool place to go to. Typical tap room where you get to try your own samples. They had a…read morestout that literally knocked me off my feet. A couple yummy meads-it was trivia night so it was packed. Great vibe, great staff, would definitely recommend.

I love this bar, this place is a staple for my friends and I everytime we go out! Not only do they…read morehave amazing seasonal cocktails but I love the staff so much. They're so friendly and welcoming, especially with questions about their menu! They always either have live music, amazing events or playing the hits! They also have little games to play as well! This place is definitely a Saturday night staple

This is the food I've had in central Illinois, hands down. Staff was lovely, vibes were excellent.read more

Another amazing meal, this time the blackened catfish filet…read moreThe flavor was excellent, the beer cold, and food very hot. The fried cabbage and onion rings were a great compliment to the catfish. The server was attentive but not overbearing. The only thing that could have been better was if there had been butter for the roll. That partially falls on me however, as I was too busy stuffing my face to even think about asking.

My friend visiting from California who I rarely see dropped their entire drink on the counter which…read morewas the modest of honest mistakes. Not even a shot was given for the friendly sportsmanship, unless $$$. Will not return but ok I guess.

I was so grateful this place was open late! I was surprised to see that not all bars in a college…read moretown are open to 2 on a weekend! My cousin, friend, sister and I were trying to find a place to have some drinks after my cousin's daughter's wedding and someone told us about this place a couple blocks down from our hotel. We walked in the freezing rain/snow and were so happy to get inside this warm bar. The bouncer at the door and the bartender were both very friendly and the service was quick. Prices were reasonable too. We found a table and all were able to have a couple of drinks before they closed. The vibe in this place was fun too!

I got the opportunity to see Jeff Tweedy of Wilco last night at the Virginia theater and oh what a…read morenight.. We laughed, we cried, we sang along, I drank 6 dollar beers, I stood in line to go to the bathroom.. First off the theater is beautiful and older, It does have some nice updates and the smell of popcorn right when you walk in hit me pretty darn hard! I got my ticket on Stub Hub so the only staff members I experienced were the ushers and bartenders both who were fantastically kind. I love the Roger Ebert statue outside the theater a perfect intro to the theater and a perfect spot to take a thumbs up photo with everyone's favorite critic. I got 3rd row ticket for 15 buck on Stub Hub so my experience during the show was fantastic, but if you are hard of hearing I might actually sit up in the balcony cause it was pretty quiet where I was sitting. Seats were comfy and the sound was quiet but great! Bathroom situations in these old theaters is all the same, your going be waiting in line but once you get in, they are clean and nice! This was a fantastic experience.

It is very difficult for me not to give the Virginia Theatre 5-stars. The venue is one of the most…read morebeautiful theaters I have ever laid eyes on. This one of the few places I have not hit the unsubscribe button to. I want to know what is playing here. What they play at the theater is one of the reasons I am giving a 4 star rating. This is where I would love to watch all kind of classic movies or foreign films. That is just not what they play here. Maybe there is not an audience for those kinds of films. I remember checking their schedule once and it was all kids movies. I was fortunate enough to see Rushmore here. That was really amazing. Those are the kind of movies I would love to be watching here. Maybe some French New Wave or midnight movies. I know that Virginia Theatre's schedule is not dictated by my likes but I can always hope.

A must-see performing arts center if you're in the Chambana area or visiting the University of…read moreIllinois campus. Four theaters all under one roof. Resident and touring productions. Great ticket prices, especially those $10 student tickets. Free garage parking on nights and weekends.

Krannert is awesome!! Its affordable for students like me, and the Baroques, C-U symphony…read moreorchestras, and the Chicago Symphony orchestras are the ones I go to most. Foellinger Great Hall is amazing to sit in, and since I live like 2 blocks away, getting there is never a problem. Occasionally big names (Zakir Hussain, Lang Lang) come to perform, and the Ellnora guitar festival is pretty well known all around.