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Poet Laureate Ashanti Files wants to hear what you think
Got ideas for how Ashanti Files, the new City of Urbana Poet Laureate, can support Urbana’s poetry and spoken word scene? Share your thoughts at a Facebook listening session on Wednesday, February 24th from 5 to …
Check out these photos from Krannert Center’s outdoor projection of Folxtales
In case you watched it from the comfort of your home computer, here’s what the recent production of Folxtales by Illinois Theatre looked like against the exterior of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Photo …
Behold the art of the Sisterhood
”The young women of Sisterhood Academy would like to bring to you our difficulties and our victories. We want you to know that we all struggle sometimes but it does get better. Women of Color are a significant part of history.” Excerpted from the Sisterhood's artist statement.
Illinois Theatre honors Black History Month with Harlem Renaissance Project video
In honor of Black History Month, Illinois Theatre is sharing a video of their September 2020 Harlem Renaissance Project, created, at the time, by junior Studio Actors. According to the recent announcement: “The Harlem Renaissance …
40 North announces featured artists in new round on MTD art
40 North has recently announced the four artists featured in the new round of MTD ART. The work will be displayed inside every Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District bus and on the first floor of the Terminal Building …
Here are two ways to craft with the Museum of the Grand Prairie on February 9th
If you’ve got kids who love history and crafting, February 9th offers two chances to learn remotely with the Museum of the Grand Prairie via free craft kit bags. Choose from an Abraham Lincoln-themed bag, which …
Pandemic Energy art show now open at Illini Union gallery
Pandemic energy. You’ve been feeling in. Now it’s time to see what it looks thanks to an in-person exhibition of designer Ralph Roether’s latest work at the Illini Union art gallery. The show will run …
Restaurant Week at Dancing Dog means hearty vegan food
From the paw-print on the takeout bag to the yummy vegan spin on hearty favorites, Dancing Dog's Restaurant Week offerings made for a perfect night in.
Five things in arts this month: February 2021
February 2021 offers lots of reasons to love the arts in Champaign-Urbana.