Mara chats with the director of the National Theatre of Scotland's The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart prior to its sold-out run this week at Krannert.
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Precision and spectacle: The Bands of the Royal Marines and Scots Guards come to Krannert
Krannert will honor the local military community with Tuesday night's performance by the Band of the Royal Marines and the Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards.
PechaKucha v20: Return of the Presenters
Mara previews this weekend's edition of PechaKucha Night Champaign-Urbana and introduces you to the eleven speakers who will entertain, educate and inspire you in a mere six minutes and forty seconds each.
Santa Claus is coming to Krannert
One of the North Pole's most popular residents visits Krannert Center on Thursday night as the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra presents a energetic evening of holiday music and fun.
Noises Off! forecast: Hilarious with a Chance of Sardines
Mara reviews Parkland Theatre's crowd-pleasing season opener.
The “Spirit of India” comes to Krannert
The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India will bring their exuberant musical celebration of India to Krannert this week.
Back to the (Orwellian) future: it’s 1984 at the Krannert
While “Ignorance is strength”, that will not be an acceptable excuse for not going to see Krannert's production of 1984 after reading this preview.
PygLit every bit: with Marcus Wicker
Prior to his Pygmalion LitFest appearance, we chat with poet Marcus Wicker about a very inspiring Youth Poetry Slam, the #BlackPoetsSpeakOut movement, and, of course, Flavor Flav.
PygLit tidbit: Five questions with Christine Sneed
Award-winning short story writer and novelist Christine Sneed discusses her work, Paris, and why live lit performances are so inspiring.
Expedition Spurlock
Mara spends an enjoyable Saturday morning learning about Mesopotamian Cylinder Seals.