Arts

It’s been a minute since Smile Politely covered this convention for all things history, horror, and true crime in our interview with the mastermind behind the event, Brian Ward. Since then, there have been some …

Sinfonia da Camera, the chamber orchestra in-residence at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, is a tremendous outfit that we’re fortunate enough to have present here in Champaign-Urbana. Lead by Maestro Ian Hobson, the orchestra …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing, and it’s changing everything around it. Media, culture, connections, perceptions, and other fundamentals of being human—AI will find a place beside them. How this will unfold, we are only now …

The Virginia Theatre’s red carpet was ablaze last Saturday with the return of Pens to Lens. This annual student screenwriting competition and film festival went dark for a few years during pandemic times but has …

The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company presents Rock of Ages, Youth Edition this weekend. Penguin Project is a national effort to empower children and youth living with developmental disabilities to explore their creative side and enjoy …

Seven researchers were recognized as part of Beckman Institute’s annual Research Image Contest, hosted each spring that includes undergrads, graduates, postdoctoral or staff researchers, and faculty members. This year’s winners now have their pieces on …

The kitchen of a suburban California home has become the site of an epic battle. A typewriter is one casualty. Some houseplants are likewise in serious danger. Empty beer cans litter the floor like spent …

This week the University of Illinois hosts the Free People Read Freely™ symposium. Our community is invited to attend all or part of this vital discussion which serves as the heartbeat of our democracy. I …

Calling all artists in the region. Come find out about upcoming opportunities in Central Illinois’ bourgeoning film industry. Did you know that filmmakers are always looking for artwork to include in their productions? This workshop …