The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
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The Overture: January 23-29

The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
The Overture: January 9-15

The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Willie Nelson to headline Summer Camp Music Festival

Summer Camp — Chillicothe’s annual music festival — has just announced their 2023 lineup with none other than Willie Nelson and Family as the headlining act. The festival runs May 26-28 next year and alongside Nelson, …
The Overture: December 12-18

Half House Studios, Emily Anne and Friends, The Interdisciples, and more this week in live music.
The IMC has a new stage and is celebrating on Saturday

Urbana’s Independent Media Center — with the help of the Twin City Theatre Company and the U of I Department of Theatre — has built a new stage and is hosting a celebration this Saturday. Starting at 4:30 …
We The Animals share new music

We The Animals have just shared a new-ish song titled “Shooting Stars.” I say new-ish as the song is actually an older, previously unreleased track from the band. From their Facebook page: We recorded this …
25 years later, CU Ballet’s The Nutcracker is still capturing imaginations

In its 25th year, CU Ballet and Krannert Center's The Nutcracker continues to dazzle audiences and keep us on the edge of our seats.
The Overture: December 5-11

NOLA's last week, the C-U Symphony holiday concert, and much more this week in live music.
The Overture: November 28-December 4

Lots of exciting shows this week including The NYChillharmonic, The Slaps, Rail Fest, and many more.