You may know him as the Urbana High School Librarian, but tonight, the only book Matthew Murrey will be pointing you towards is Bulletproof, his debut book of poetry. Published by Jacar Press, Bulletproof explores …
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Five things in arts you won’t want to miss this March
Debra lists her picks for this month's must see arts events.
Erica Gressman returns for soundmaking workshop 3 to 5 p.m. today
Queer Latinx artist Erica Gressman has returned to CU for a soundmaking workshop this afternoon. The workshop will be hosted by the University of Illinois La Estacion Gallery. La Estacion Gallery 1207 W Oregon St, …
CU Junior Woman’s Club production of The Little Mermaid to benefit community agencies
The Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman’s Club’s production of The Little Mermaid, opening this weekend at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, will mark the Club’s 65th annual production. How’s that for a track record! Not only does …
Pens to Lens prepares for student script deadline this Thursday
Debra chats with CU Film Society board members Rebecca and Thom Nicol as they gear up for this year's student script deadline this Thursday
Untitled 2019: a Friday night 80’s-style party to support local art
Whether the 80’s were a time you actually lived through, or something you experienced secondhand through music, TV, and film, you know that they were “extra” before “extra” was even a thing. Big hair, bright …
Meet artist Patricia Monigold at The Art of Timing reception Thursday night
If you liked what you read in my recent interview with local artist Patricia Monigold, you won’t want to miss the chance to meet her tomorrow night, at the artist reception for her new exhibit, …
The Lyric Theatre brings The Rape of Lucretia into the #MeToo Era
Debra chats with conductor Julie Gunn for a preview of The Lyric Theatre at Illinois' production of The Rape of Lucretia, opening this week at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Deadline extended for Urbana arts grants applications
Local artists: sigh a sigh of relief and take the weekend to finalize your application for an Urbana arts grant. The deadline has been extended to Monday, February 18th at 5 p.mm. For applications and …
Opening tonight: Paper Trail 2 explores the art of working on or with paper
Thanks to 40 North, and the creativity of local artists, the words “Paper Trail” can now conjure up inspiring images of creative applications of fibrous products, rather than disturbing thoughts of recent federal investigations. Now …