When most people hear PYGMALION, they think “music.” And it’s true — there are tons of excellent music events happening. But, as I wrote in my recent interview with poet Deon Robinson, I want to …
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There’s a new Artist of the Corridor at the Urbana Free Library
Anna Gutsch, one of the owners of NORDEN and Pipapo, has a new exhibit up at the Urbana Free Library for The Artist of the Corridor, a collaboration between the library and the Urbana Arts …
Get to know PYGMALION poet Deon Robinson
PYGMALION is right around the corner, and as I mentioned in my five things in arts this month, there’s plenty to do at the festival even if you aren’t into the music scene. Ahead of …
Enjoy art and nature at a special event at Anita Purves Nature Center
This summer, Cris Hughes of Secret Gardens CU asked the community to donate locally and ethically sourced foraged items. The artwork made from these foraged items will be unveiled at a special event at Anita …
Fraya Replinger’s photography elevates the everyday
This year’s Boneyard Arts Festival, my first event as Arts Editor, introduced me to the work of many talented local artists. One of my favorite things that I encountered was quite simple in theory: a …
Campus poetry reading will feature Urbana’s Poet Laureate and a National Book Award finalist
Urbana Poet Laureate Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure and National Book Award Finalist Roger Reeves will be doing a poetry reading at the University of Illinois September 26th. Davenport-Pleasure is the author of three books of poetry: Eyes …
Arushi Jain is appearing at PYGMALION
Arushi Jain, known online as @modularprincess, will be appearing on the opening night of PYGMALION. Jain is a modular synthesist, singer, producer, radio host, and engineer who has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. …
Five things in arts: September 2023
Fall is around the corner, campus is bustling, and school is back in session. Although there were a number of great events over the summer (my favorites included Art Around the Block and My Little …
Bookmark these two Urbana fall family-friendly arts and culture events
40 North and the Urbana Arts and Culture Program are hosting their joint event PostMark Urbana on Saturday September 9th from 12 to 4 p.m. Hosted at the Busey Bank parking lot, there will be …
Marcus Flinn raises the bar for self portraiture
Photographer and artist Marcus Flinn started out like the rest of us, taking photos of himself on his phone…and then it turned into something more. Flinn’s self-portraits are incredible: from conception, design, to execution, you …