Parkland Theatre and the Station Theatre have both announced audition dates for fall productions: The Station gets first billing, because you only have two days to prep for The Open House. Open auditions begin at 7 …
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Pens to Lens: You won’t know unless you go
Maybe you weren't there because you legitimately had something to do. But if you skipped Pens to Lens because you thought the movies are kid stuff, you missed out.
High school students to learn how to make real money with art
Centennial, Central, and Urbana high schools have joined forces, sharing grant funding to show students the professional opportunities afforded by an interest in the arts: curator, museum educator, gallery installer, event planner, and caterer will …
The number on the engine was 44
The Station Theatre announces its 44th season, and it promises to be quite the ride.
Urbana Public Arts offers grant money for arts education
Up to $3000 is available in grant funds for a project-based idea to bolster arts education: schools, community groups and organizations, artists, and artist teams are encouraged to apply. Proposals should be submitted by October …
Plans on Tuesday? Still time to join Lola’s Brush at Guido’s
Mid-week entertainment can be just as necessary as filling those weekend hours, so Lola’s Brush and Guido’s are having a painting party on Tuesday, August 11th at 6 p.m. ’til about 9 p.m. To celebrate …
Artist profile: Bill Berger
While contemporary art has been criticized lately for answering unnecessary questions, Bill Berger wants his work to start a conversation. Rebecca was happy to oblige.
Local artists to beautify your MTD ride
Although the scenery of C-U is gorgeous in and of itself, 40 North, MTD, and Dixon Graphics have banded together to beautify your ride. The interior overhead panels are going to be filled with reproductions …
Laughs make Hay Fever a danger for asthmatics
A boxer, an actress, a “diplomatist” and a flapper all walk into a British country home: it just sounds like the set-up to a punchline.
“Brothers Quay” experimental animations screening at local gallery
Saturday, August 1st, at 5pm, Figure One will host a free screening of a selection of short animated films created by the Brothers Quay. The event will feature pieces from Zeitgeist Films’ “Phantom Museums” collection, followed …