“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.
Arts and Culture
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation Invites the Community to Last Yiddish Heroes: Lost and Found Songs of Soviet Jews during World War II
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 […]
Krannert Center for Performing Arts Plans Remain Uncertain
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts expects to announce plans concerning its 2020-21 season in late June, according to officials.
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Film Festival Returns in 2020 with New Location
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.
10 Essential Holiday Experiences in Champaign-Urbana
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.
Theatre Re’s ‘The Nature of Forgetting’ Comes to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
The story of a middle-aged man battling the early stages of dementia offers a fascinating blend of art and science.
Champaign-Urbana Interfaith Community Bands Together To Examine “Cultivating Hope in Anxious Times”
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 […]
Movie Discounts for Seniors in Champaign-Urbana
Here’s how to get good deals on going to the movies in Champaign-Urbana, including senior discount information as well as other options.
Arts and Culture in Champaign-Urbana
When it comes to arts and culture, Champaign-Urbana punches way above its weight.