Retired Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), Michael Day will be coming to U of I next week to give three talks on cultural leadership and historic site management and interpretation. These talks are open …
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2017 Ceramics Invitational opening at Parkland November 13th
The Giertz Gallery over at Parkland College will host it’s State of the Art: Ceramics Invitational, opening Monday, November 13th. The invitational will feature artists from all over the country and is curated by Bill …
Urbana Park District receives $75,000 gift for Meadowbrook Park entrance, new sculptures
Long time supporters and lovers of Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park, Dixie and Greg Whitt, have donated $75,000 to the Urbana Park District, and specifically Meadowbrook Park. The gift is to be used to purchase two sculptures for the …
University Library acquires Roger Ebert’s movie archives from Chicago Sun-Times
The University of Illinois Library has received the archives of U of I alum, and Urbana native, Roger Ebert thanks to a donation from the Chicago Sun-Times. The library has acquired the motion picture press …
Annual Craft League of Champaign-Urbana Art Fair opening November 11th
Craft League of Champaign-Urbana will be hosting their annual Art Fair this upcoming November, starting Saturday the 11th. This year’s fair will feature basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, painting/printmaking, woodworking, and more. The fair will be open …
Marlon Wayans to headline U of I Homecoming comedy show October 24th
This week kicks of U of I’s Homecoming week, and to get things started actor and comedian Marlon Wayans will be this year’s guest at the Homecoming Comedy Show. Wayans is known for films such …
Dress your dog up for Doggies in Disguise October 28th
Have fun and help raise money for the Douglas County Animal Shelter in Tuscola with Doggies in Disguise. Dress your dog up for Halloween and bring him or her to The Vault Art Gallery from …
UC2B Community Benefit Fund accepting applications
The UC2B Community Benefit Fund is accepting applications focusing on improving digital inclusion and digital equity for low- to moderate-income people in the Champaign -Urbana area. In 2018, The UC2B Board anticipates awarding a total …
ACLU town hall being held November 7th
A top official of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois will be in Champaign-Urbana in November as part of a statewide listening tour. Executive Director Colleen Connell will hold a town hall-style meeting in …
CU Indivisible to host town hall with Congressional candidate Jon Ebel
All are welcome to join CU Indivisible on Sunday, October 15th from 2:30 – 4 pm at the Champaign Public Library for a town hall featuring IL-13 congressional candidate Jon Ebel. Doors open at 2 …