Melinda McIntosh shares that en plein air painting teaches us “if we’re not quick to capture something it may not be around a week later.”
Under the Oyster Bar is a delicious stew of Surrealist short plays
"Henceforward the standard for extravagant riot," says writer "Virginia Woolf" on the back cover blurb of Under the Oyster Bar.
The Writers of Oya’s debut collection of poetry unmasks their serious power
Ashanti Files, Writers of Oya founder, and current City of Urbana Poet Laureate, said "I feel as though adults largely underestimate how much information and observation this age group has."
Megan Montgomery's Well...That Was Awkward is a rom-com for weirdos
Megan Montgomery's debut novel Well... That Was Awkward is smart, sexy, and surprisingly sophisticated in its undermining of romance novel tropes.
Chisel a Grey Stone brings the magic of imagination to readers of all ages
The story of Michael Roughton's young elfin heroine may be what we all need to get through this lonely COVID winter.
Brief Encounters with Art: Chief Shemauger Park
What follows is a recount of yet another experience within the world of The Great ARTdoors.
The luxury of having a museum to yourself (sort of)
Jess visited Krannert Art Museum, which, under COVID-19 restrictions, has to limit the number of visitors at one time.
Brief Encounters with Art: Randolph Street Community Garden
TJ encounters Ja Nelle Pleasure's powerful art installation, Seeds of Injustice, at the Randolph Street Community Garden.
Brief Encounters with Art: Lierman Neighborhood Community Garden
Debra shares her brief encounter with E.K.A.H.'s new lenticular work, Points of View, which has been installed at Lierman Neighborhood Community Garden, as part of The Great ARTdoors initiative.
Brief Encounters with Art: Blacklight Box
Debra shares her recent encounter with Mommy Needs Her Medicine at Blacklight Box.
Brief Encounters with Art: North First Street Barbershop
Debra encounters Langston Allston's new mural at North First Street Barbershop.
Netflix's Rising Phoenix shows there are only winners at the Paralympics
Will reviews the new Netflix documentary, Rising Phoenix, which features, and was executive produced by, Champaign-Urbana Paralympian and University of Illinois alum Tatyana McFadden.
The Arts Section strives to celebrate our community's rich and vibrant artistic scene, from theatre to local authors, film, performance art, and everything in between.
