Emmy winner Davy Rothbart, creator of Found Magazine, author, storyteller, and contributor to This American Life is in residence at the University of Illinois’ Unit One / Allen Hall through Thursday, February 2nd. Rothbart will …
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KCPA and the Virginia Theatre are collaborating on two productions this spring
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Virginia Theatre are collaborating on two productions this spring: Dance at Illinois Downtown (March 30-April 1), and the Lyric Theatre @ Illinois’ City of Angels April 13-15. …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
You’ve helped CUPHD donate 1250 gallons of breast milk
Since 2014, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has donated more than 160,000 ounces, or 1250 gallons, of breast milk. That’s a lot of mothers and babies who have benefitted. CUPHD is a drop off site for …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Consider Uncanny Juxtapositions at the McKinley Foundation
The McKinley Foundation’s current Artists’ Alley exhibition is Uncanny Juxtapositions by Kofi Bazzell-Smith. The exhibition features two different projects the artist is working on: Azuki and Karasu. The exhibition opens Wednesday, January 25th, with a …
Jessica Hammie
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Save the date for Groove is in the Art
Eight local artists will be selling their creations at an art market next month. Groove is in the Art is a pop-up art market featuring the work of Hooey Batiks, Crass Stitching, Kim Caisse, Cory …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Let the Little Light Shine to be screened at The Virginia Theatre with director Kevin Shaw
The Virginia Theatre is screening Let the Little Light Shine as part of the Arthouse Experience film series on February 18th. Director and producer Kevin Shaw will be in attendance, and will be in conversation …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Ekta R. Garg’s latest book is In the Heart of the Linden Wood
Ekta R. Garg, Champaign-Urbana-based author of The Truth About Elves, has a new book that will be released on February 7th. In the Heart of the Linden Wood tells the story of King Christopher, who …
Jessica Hammie
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Alice Cooper is playing the State Farm Center in May
Alice Cooper is playing the State Farm Center on Tuesday, May 9th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 20th, and will start at $49 before fees. The 74 year-old’s Too Close For Comfort Tour …
Jessica Hammie
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C-U author Mike Trippiedi has a new novel, The Day Harry Caray Died
Champaign-Urbana author Mike Trippiedi has released his second novel, The Day Harry Caray Died. Here’s the summary, per Goodreads.com: Homeless alcoholic Glenn Campanella can’t get a break. With his uncanny resemblance to the famed announcer, …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Twin City Theatre Company has a new home
You can now find Twin City Theatre Company at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, after three years without a home. This season will be a full one, with four shows. Auditions for Leaving Iowa are …
Jessica Hammie
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