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Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards. Also the producer and host of Pizza City, he launched Pizza City Fest in Chicago in 2022. Now in four cities, the events bring together the region's best pizzerias. Join him as he dishes on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices, his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales, and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for slices and pies.

Steve is also a judge on Iron Chef America and has served as one of the 27 Regional Academy Chairs for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for the past 13 years. Steve lives and works in Chicago, Illinois.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

Join Steve Dolinsky as he dishes on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City, his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales, and people.

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky (Virtual Visit)

The Urbana Free Library

Do you like comedy? Ever thought about trying it out yourself?! If so, you’re in luck! Come out to The Space in downtown Champaign, for Comedy Open Mic night EVERY THURSDAY from 8-10 pm.
If you're more interested in enjoying the show, The Space’s kitchen and bar will be open, so come out for some great food and great times, and have some fun with us!!!
COMICS!!! In person sign ups starting at 7:30, but you can also sign up ahead of time with me. Message me here on Facebook (Kristen Unakis) or @kristencomedy on Instagram.
If you sign up beforehand, check in with me by 7:50. In the event you can't make it, please message as soon as you can so we can fill your spot.
Rules -
We do not care about risqué language or taboo topics, but we don't allow racist, sexist, transphobic, homophobic, ableist, ageist humor.
This should be a fun experience for everyone so if doing crowd work, keep it playful.
Do NOT heckle the other comedians or let us hear you making fun of any of the other performers or crowd members. Let's all be kind and have some fun together. 

Local comedians will perform 6 minutes of original stand-up comedy. Event is free and open to all! 

The Space and Kristen Unakis Present COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!

The Space

Would you like to try a 3D printer, drawing tablet, vinyl cutter, sewing machine, or guitar? Do you like making things out of recyclable materials? Are you thinking about making a gift to give someone? You can do all this and more when you join us for an afternoon of makerspace fun - just for elementary-age students!

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Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky (Virtual Visit)

The Space and Kristen Unakis Present COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!

Makerspace Jr.!