This was my first Unreliable Bestiary performance, and although I had seen photos and video clips from previous iterations, and even had the honor of interviewing co-directors Deke Weaver and Jennifer Allen, I still wasn’t …
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Mac Beth is a faithful but surprising adaptation
Shakespeare’s MacBeth lends itself well to creative re-imaginings. Alan Cummings performed the play as a one-man show set in a psychiatric unit. A 2010 film adaptation starring Patrick Stewart set the film in 1960s Romania …
From glass blowing to paint pouring with Laurie Rumery
Laurie Rumery moved to Illinois 46 years ago when her husband accepted a teaching position at the University of Illinois, and she has lived in the area ever since. When her daughter was getting ready …
Resist Erasure: Art by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ Thriving is opening at Artists’ Alley
Resist Erasure: Art by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ Thriving is the newest exhibit at Artists’ Alley at the McKinley Foundation. The exhibit is made up of works by area high school and college students and features …
There are two special Ukrainian culture events happening in October
On October 5th, there is going to be a film screening of the 2022 documentary The Price of Conflict at Spurlock Museum. The film is directed by Volodymyr Sydko, and “is dedicated to the economic …
Chatting with Brittany Heyen of High in Fiber Rugs ahead of Made Fest
If you’ve seen High in Fiber Rugs at any of the numerous arts events and markets around town (including West Side Arts, Boneyard, and even the Urbana Farmers Market), you already know how creative (and …
Two Champaign art educators named best in Illinois
This week, the Illinois Art Education Association named nine recipients as the Best Art Educators in Illinois. Among the winners are Kamila Glowacki who was awarded Art Education Museum Educator of the Year, and Melissa …
This November is the 40th Annual Art Fair of Craft League of CU
The Craft League of Champaign-Urbana is hosting their 40th annual Art Fair on November 4th and 5th. Held at the Savoy Recreation Center, this is the oldest, continuously running art show in the area. This …
An inside look at Cetacean with Deke Weaver and Jennifer Allen
Artist, actor, and performer Deke Weaver has embarked on an incredible endeavor: create a performance representing a threatened animal or habitat for every letter of the alphabet. The first installment of this life-long project, The …
West Side Arts was the perfect kid-friendly arts event
After rain took center stage at Crystal Lake Arts Fair, I was hopeful that West Side Arts wouldn’t suffer the same fate. Luckily, the weather was perfect for the second year of this juried art …