As the mercury (and humidity) rise in Illinois, I seek the shelter of dark, cool places like movie theaters. Even when the weather isn’t unbearable, I have a tendency to go to the movies. Luckily, the Art Theater Co-Op is showing a variety of film series to keep me coming back again and again.
Posts by Sarah Keim:
Bat Boy: The Musical is a bloody good time
Something strange, quirky, creepy, and weird has arrived at the Station Theater this summer. Don’t worry though; it’s a musical.
Inside the C-U Potter’s Club
Since 1969 the Champaign-Urbana Potters’ Club has been a cooperative studio for amateur potters, ceramicists, and sculptors. More recently, it’s been the focus of my curiosity.
Talented Parkland students share their creativity
From carved gauge to wire gauge, the Parkland College Art and Design students showcase their imagination and skills in the 2016 Student Juried Exhibition.
Creativity flourishes at the Boneyard Arts Festival
Not your typical arts festival, the Boneyard Arts Festival is back for another year of inclusivity and diversity in the arts and our local community.
Doctor Faustus comes to town
Known for their off-kilter takes on classics, the What You Will Shakespeare Company is tackling Marlowe for a change. Sarah finds out what other changes are in store.
Art Theater cooperates with KAM for latest exhibition
Bringing the exhibition from the museum to the community, two Art organizations coordinate an installation and film series.
Light and Form on display at Parkland College’s Giertz Gallery
Sarah visits the school's gallery to examine the current exhibition.
Slaying dragons & finding yourself: She Kills Monsters at the Station Theatre
tl;dr You should go see She Kills Monsters if you are a role-playing fan, nerd extraordinaire, and all around 90s/00s gamer geek.
Because “all the world’s a stage”
Parkland Theatre's season — seeming to focus on plays within plays — continues with a play that has a title so long we can't fit it on the masthead. Sarah talks with director Kate Riley about what we can expect.