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Urbana’s 4,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor bar & live-music playground — home of Blu Kollar Karaoke’s 2-story Power Tower.

What's Inside

  • 🎸 Live Music — Bands • DJs • Power Tower Nights

  • 🎤 Blu Kollar Karaoke — 2-Story DJ Tower — it’s a concert where YOU sing

  • 🎮 Gaming & Games — Slots • Pool • Shuffleboard • Indoor Bags

  • đŸģ Full Bar Specials — $2 Fireball • Buckets • Seasonal Cocktails

  • 🛡ī¸ Good People. Safe Vibes. — Women-friendly, inclusive, community-minded

  • 🕒 Indoor / Outdoor — ~4,000 sq ft party-ready venue

đŸĒŠ Shine District: Where It Started, Where It’s Going

🎤 From a backroom bar in Tolono to a 4,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor playground in Urbana, Shine District is built on one thing: good people doing good things.

Our story started as Smoke & Shine — a hometown hangout in Tolono that grew into a live music and karaoke hotspot. The crowd grew. The vibe got louder. The nights got bigger. So we leveled up.

In 2024, we moved the party to Urbana and reimagined the whole thing: more space, better sound, a full stage, games, pool, shuffleboard, and the legendary 2-story Blu Kollar Karaoke Power Tower.

But even with more lights, more drinks, and more decibels — the soul stayed the same.

đŸ’Ŧ This is still a place where:

  • You can walk in solo and leave with six friends.

  • You can headline karaoke like it’s an arena.

  • You can roll in with chrome on a Tuesday or heels on a Saturday.

  • You know the staff, and the staff knows you.

  • Respect isn’t optional — it’s the standard.

🎸 We’re not a bar. We’re not a club. We’re a stage, a vibe, a weekly ritual.

We’re Shine District — and we’re just getting started.

POWER TOWER KARAOKE by Blu Kollar
Saturdays • 8 PM – Midnight
Central Illinois’ hottest 2-story DJ tower.

Bike Night — Where Chrome Meets Chaos
Tuesdays • 6 PM
Giveaways, live music, ride-in vibes.

Sunday Funday
Sundays
Buckets, Bloody Mary bar, chill playlis

Urbana’s 4,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor bar & live-music playground — home of Blu Kollar Karaoke’s 2-story Power Tower.

Frequently asked questions

It all began with a simple idea fueled by a deep passion. As a small business, we pride ourselves on personal attention and dedication to every detail. Our approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything we do reflects our commitment to excellence.

👤 Q: What is Shine District?

đŸŸĸ A: Shine District is a 4,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor bar, event center, and live music venue in Urbana, IL. We’re known for Blu Kollar Karaoke’s 2-story Power Tower, rotating events, gaming, and our inclusive “good people doing good things” vibe.

 

🎤 Q: What’s the Power Tower?

đŸŸĸ A: A two-story karaoke/DJ tower designed by Blu Kollar. Think stadium energy + club lighting + your favorite songs — with YOU on the mic.

 

đŸē Q: Do you have drink specials?

đŸŸĸ A: Always. Our staples include $2 Fireball shots, drink buckets, and seasonal cocktail menus. Specials rotate — check Facebook or ask your bartender.

 

đŸ•ē Q: What nights have events?

đŸŸĸ A: We host something most nights.

  • Tuesday: Bike Night

  • Friday: Live Bands/DJs

  • Saturday: Power Tower Karaoke

  • Sunday: Sunday Funday
    Open mic, pool tourneys, and pop-ups drop in weekly — follow our Facebook Events to stay current.