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Arts and Culture

Illusionist brings magic to Krannert Center audiences in February

January 22, 2021 By From The Editors

KRANNERT CENTER PRESENTS SCOTT SILVEN’S THE JOURNEY, Feb. 2-7 Missing the feeling of a live event, and sharing that experience with friends? Although the doors of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts remain closed, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s arts center has has joined co-commissioners from around the globe to support and present a new work […]

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Krannert’s ‘We Got Next’ Series Highlights Black Faculty, Artists, Alumni

July 24, 2020 By From The Editors

“We Got Next,” a series of conversations with Black artists about their work and how they address issues of race and inclusion, will launch a Black Arts Initiative by the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Things to Do, What's New Tagged With: college of fine and applied arts, george floyd, Krannert Art Museum, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, racism, University of Illinois

Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation Invites the Community to Last Yiddish Heroes: Lost and Found Songs of Soviet Jews during World War II

June 24, 2020 By From The Editors

The Champaign-Urbana community is invited to take part in a unique event featuring the music of Soviet Jews during World War II. The free event will take place virtually online on Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 pm. Registration info is below. In 2018, Yiddish Professor Anna Shternshis and a group of passionate musicians brought back […]

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Krannert Center for Performing Arts Plans Remain Uncertain

May 26, 2020 By From The Editors

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts expects to announce plans concerning its 2020-21 season in late June, according to officials.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, What's New Tagged With: champaign, coronavirus, covid-19, krannert center, urbana

Champaign-Urbana Jewish Film Festival Returns in 2020 with New Location

February 3, 2020 By From The Editors

Four films will be shown, two in February and two in March, as part of the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Film Festival. All movies are free.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Lifelong Learning, Things to Do, What's New

10 Essential Holiday Experiences in Champaign-Urbana

November 21, 2019 By From The Editors

The holiday season in Champaign-Urbana is one of the best times of the year, and the area offers plenty of opportunities for adults to take in the highlights of the season.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Things to Do Tagged With: Candlestick Lane, carol concert, champaign, Common Ground Food Co-Op, It's a Wonderful Life, krannert center, lincoln square, magical cirque christmas, messiah sing along, Mistletoe Market, nutcracker, parade, Station Theatre, urbana, Virginia Theatre

Theatre Re’s ‘The Nature of Forgetting’ Comes to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

November 11, 2019 By From The Editors

The story of a middle-aged man battling the early stages of dementia offers a fascinating blend of art and science.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Things to Do Tagged With: krannert center for performing arts, the nature of forgetting, theatre re, urbana

Champaign-Urbana Interfaith Community Bands Together To Examine “Cultivating Hope in Anxious Times”

September 23, 2019 By From The Editors

Cultivating Hope Interfaith Event

This fall, individuals and organization across the Champaign-Urbana faith community are coming together with the intent to “strengthen the community by building relationships, deepening understanding, discovering common ground,  and promoting collaboration on the significant issues of our time, while also appreciating the differences among us.”   The Campus/Community Interfaith Steering Committee is holding its inaugural […]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Lifelong Learning, Things to Do, What's New Tagged With: and Diversity & Social Justice Education., Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center, First Mennonite Church, Hillel Foundation, Illinois Interfaith in Action, Interfaith Alliance of Champaign County, Muslim Student Association, sinai temple, the Office of the Chancellor, the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs, university ymca

Movie Discounts for Seniors in Champaign-Urbana

September 5, 2019 By From The Editors

Here’s how to get good deals on going to the movies in Champaign-Urbana, including senior discount information as well as other options.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Discounts, What's New

Arts and Culture in Champaign-Urbana

September 1, 2019 By From The Editors

When it comes to arts and culture, Champaign-Urbana punches way above its weight.

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Things to Do

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