Dance at Illinois faculty member and choreographer Rebecca Nettl-Fiol presents short works from her repertoire as a part of Danse Soirée de Bonbons, featuring songs by Jacques Brel. Performers include Joe Bowie, Laura Chiaramonte, Roxane D’Orléans Juste, Jacob …
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UP Center and Station Theatre co-host Love Fest
In a recent social media announcement, co-hosts The UP Center and The Station Theatre announced that “The Love Fest will be a cabaret show filled with some of the best love songs from throughout musical …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Finding Beauty opens at the Illini Union Art Gallery
Editor’s Note: The original opening date (February 3rd) has been postponed to due to weather. Artists strive to explore the depths of their surroundings. For Shannon Batman Percoco, the goal is finding beauty even in …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Rachel Rizzuto previews February Dance 2022
February Dance 2022 concert director Rachel Rizzuto shares a preview of this week's performances.
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Rachel Rizzuto previews February Dance 2022
February Dance 2022 concert director Rachel Rizzuto shares a preview of this week's performances.
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Been following the Parable Path CU project? We want to hear from you
If you’ve been participating in the Parable of the Sower community read or any other parts of the Parable Path CU, Smile Politely‘s art section wants to hear from you. Email arts@smilepolitely.com and share your …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Meet new CUDO president Justin Klett
Get to know illustrator and designer Justin Klett, who also happens to be the new president of the Champaign Urbana Design Organization.
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
The Rec Club is accepting artists and makers for upcoming pop-ups
Are you ready to join The Recreation Club? This fab downtown Champaign spot is currently accepting artists, makers and shakers for their upcoming pop-up shops. Open dates include February 28th and 29th, and March 18th …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Prism Studios launches February Paint at Your Pace series at Brew Lab
Prism Studios will be hosting a four-week series of Thursday night “Paint at Your Pace” events at Brew Lab Coffee in Campustown. There will be four chances to explore painting at a comfortable pace with …
Debra Domal
Arts Editor
Poet River Andres writes their way into history with a self-published chapbook
“I find sharing my poetry is a political move, says trans, nonbinary poet River Andres. “I am writing myself into history “
Debra Domal
Arts Editor