Five things in arts this month: February 2023
Debra shares five experiences that will fill your heart with love for the C-U arts scene.
Debra shares five experiences that will fill your heart with love for the C-U arts scene.
Eastern Illinois University held its 10th Lions in Winter Literary Festival on January 28, 2023. Three invited authors and a showcase of EIU students read their work before an appreciative audience that grew as the …
Emmy winner Davy Rothbart, creator of Found Magazine, author, storyteller, and contributor to This American Life is in residence at the University of Illinois’ Unit One / Allen Hall through Thursday, February 2nd. Rothbart will …
Ekta R. Garg, Champaign-Urbana-based author of The Truth About Elves, has a new book that will be released on February 7th. In the Heart of the Linden Wood tells the story of King Christopher, who …
Champaign-Urbana author Mike Trippiedi has released his second novel, The Day Harry Caray Died. Here’s the summary, per Goodreads.com: Homeless alcoholic Glenn Campanella can’t get a break. With his uncanny resemblance to the famed announcer, …
Kathleen attended a conversation between Brett Ashley Kaplan and Deke Weaver, where they discussed whales, climate change, and their latest projects.
Jeff reviews U of I grad Robert Bensen's poetry collection, What Lightning Spoke.
Jess speaks with U of I professor and author Brett Ashley Kaplan about her debut novel.
Jeanette Watts' new historical novel, My Dearest Miss Fairfax, tells the story behind the story of the secret engagement between Emma's Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill.
Virtual readings provide an intimate space for poetry.