Following below is the full press release and list about UPA’s decisions on how to wisely spend what dollars we have on helping people make art in our community. I’ve perused the list, and while …
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Ebertfest 2016: Recap with reasons
Rebecca gives you some whats and whys about Ebertfest, with a few opinions and asides about the world, people, and dinner downtown.
“But I’m fat, weird, and fucked up” and other shit Guillermo del Toro actually said out loud
I haven’t watched many interviews or listened to any commentary tracks by Guillermo del Toro, but my experience at Ebertfest tonight has motivated me to change that immediately. For those of you who missed it, …
Chaz Ebert is a class act who took the high road
For some reason that only made sense to the editor, the News-Gazette recently published a summary of Ebertfest’s earnings in ticket sales over the past three years. Many people, including the managing editor of Smile …
Human nature, the familiar, and Fiddler
Tevye, the main character of Parkland Theatre's production, Fiddler on the Roof, would heartily agree with its director's assertion that human nature prefers repetition. I would posit we can learn from it, as well.
Take a peek at CUDO show & tell tonight
As part of CUDO’s Design Month, “Show & Tell” is happening tonight at [co][lab] in Urbana (between Sipyard & Cafeteria + Co.) from 7 – 9 p.m. The event is open to the public and …
Dancing does help you get LAIT
LAIT, the Laboratory for Audience Interactive Technologies, is an app available for both iOS and through Google Play, and DanceIllinois is creating programming for it to augment a performance happening this weekend. LAIT director John …
Repeat hat-trick: art, booze, and coffee for Boneyard Fest.
Langston. FEW distilleries. Columbia Street Roastery. So my boyfriend sends me a photo while I’m at work this morning, with the caption “Gin barrel coffee!” — because we love both — with the FEW logo prominently …
Pygmalion Lit Fest gets literal with local dispensaries as sponsors
After years of punning on “Lit”, the written portion of Pygmalion Festival will finally deliver the punchline. Despite the reputation of being an unofficial requirement for any advanced degree in English, the local marijuana dispensaries …
Urbana Public Arts – Works for the community!
Budget crises has Urbana seeking “creative” solutions, Public Arts will begin to supplement Public Works, making up difference with federal arts grants.