Arts

Check out the super heroes roaming the streets of Downtown Champaign last weekend.

Local theatre company, The Prompting Theater, represents C-U and the midwest with an entry in the Easter Seals Disability Challenge. 

The guys sit down with local filmmaker and artist Keenan Dailey about his process in creation.

The title of today's sermon is, “Can church be dramatic without religion?” and will be delivered by guest speaker, Rebecca Knaur, who attended The Station's production of Lucas Hnath's The Christians. 

Three great films about Muslims in the Middle East screen at the Art Theater  starting May 2nd as part of the Seventh Art Stand.

The first week of May means we get to spend another four months anticipating the delights KCPA has in store for us next year. 

Jordan previews Station Theatre's upcoming production of the play entitled The Christians and interviews director Jaclyn Loewenstein about the play's themes and impact on its audience. 

Jeff Nelson documents the history of The Light in the Piazza, the final performance of Lyric Theatre @ Illinois. 

Rebecca rounds out the week’s worth of watching and ruminates on the themes of the fest.

A running tally of what’s been going on at Ebertfest this year, brought to you by Rebecca.

“In the spirit of these animals, I find my subjects. My intent is not to portray them as victims, but as dignified in their survival.” Check out this week's Workspace featuring a local artist with a cause. 

Nineteenth annual Ebertfest kicks off tonight. Here are some ins and outs of the weekend as a whole.

There’s a lot going on in town this weekend, but Earth Day also falls in there. Local director Latrelle Bright brings an original work to the IMC to celebrate, educate and express.

There are many ways to find out what flicks to pick at Ebertfest next week — but since you're here, here's our take. 

The music of Cole Porter accompanies passengers on a light-hearted ocean voyage in Parkland Theater’s current production of Anything Goes.

The latest graduate students of The School of Art + Design’s Master’s of Fine Arts program will be showcasing their work at the Krannert Art Museum this weekend.

Rebecca got lucky enough to see Iago’s Plot at Krannert Center. 

Rebecca chats with director Julia Megan Sullivan about Parkland’s upcoming production of Anything Goes.

With 100s of Boneyard installations and events to choose from, two writers with fine-arts backgrounds explain what they're looking forward to most this upcoming weekend. 

Sarah reviews University of Illinois: Engine of Innovation, a collection of essays highlighting the University of Illinois’ history of ingenuity and inventiveness.

Rebecca watched Sleep Deprivation Chamber at the Station Theatre, and explains why its message deserves to be heard. 

Jeff Nelson reminisces about the career of Professor Emeritus Shozo Sato, who has stepped out of retirement to stage the next Illinois Theatre production. 

Rebecca previews Wilderness, a docu-play by En Garde Arts that will play for one night only at Krannert next Tuesday.

Rebecca finally weighs in on the book of the quarter: local authors’ Damian Duffy and John Jennings adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred.

Allison interviews director Latrelle Bright about the upcoming performance of Sleep Deprivation Chamber. 

First-time (for SP) writer Charity interviews first-time (in C-U) director Jessica DeBolt about this weekend's production by CUTC. 

Sarah reviews Depression’s Child: Poems by Junetta Gillespie, a posthumous collection of poetry reflecting on life’s quiet moments.

C-U's annual artist showcase is all about process. We stopped by in the morning and evening to check it out. 

Jordan interviews filmmaker Keenan Dailey about his previous work, his new project being funded through Kickstarter entitled Greene, and his plans for the future. 

Marika checks out Krannert Art Museum's Light and Movement in Sculpture exhibit and reports back.

Mathew reviews Illinois Theatre's 70s-inspired Romeo & Juliet, now on stage at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Broadway Backwards is an annual celebration of song, dance, love, unity, equality, humanity, and charity on Broadway. Now Twin City Squared brings the celebration to the C-U.

Rebecca attends an evening of flashback theatre during John & Jen.

Check out photos from this year's themed fundraiser. 

Sarah reflects on Chicago of yesteryear and sits down to talk with one of the assistant directors of the Krannert Center for the Performing Art’s Lyric Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet.

The Station Theatre is making all stops as it brings early Tennessee Williams works to Urbana, courtesy of local director Tom Mitchell.

Mara previews famed storytelling organization The Moth's visit to The Virginia Theater on Saturday night.

Vern Fein, published author and horse racing enthusiast, takes a look at a great tale of a thoroughbred champion. 

Sarah and Rebecca offer their dual opinions on the Spring chapter of BEAR from the Unreliable Bestiary, currently at the Station Theatre.

Rebecca chats with director Steve Fiol about John & Jen, the two-person chamber musical being staged for local actor Kyle Klein II’s final high school production.

Kyle A. Thomas discusses the operatic “scenes show” Viva Verdi! being performed at Krannert this weekend. 

Janjay and Nic talk about what's on everyone's mind lately: President Trump, and how his policies and cuts will affect the Arts in C-U.

Jeff gives us an idea of what to expect from two different award-winning quartets set to perform at Krannert this weekend and next week. 

What did the PKN speakers have to say? Check out these quick summaries and some great photos of the event. 

Rebecca and Sarah give old and new eyes to the final installment of The Unreliable Bestiary’s BEAR

Marika explores the work of Alicia Henry and finds out more about this week's opening reception at Giertz Gallery. 

Have you met this local artist? Take a look inside his process of creation, video and more within.

PechaKucha is back for a night of celebration with ten stories from ten presenters.