Arts

Marika investigates the newest gallery in C-U: The Gilbert Gallery.

Rebecca gives a glimpse of the delights of nearby BloNo’s Bardfest, with insights from two talented locals: Nisi Sturgis and Jordan Coughtry.

Rebecca and Mathew sit and chat about the Station’s summer season closer, Marjorie Prime.

Whether you're a passing acquaintence or bosom companion of the grounds of Allerton's park, a new local history and architecture book will reveal every nook and cranny. 

Rebecca previews the Dr. Seuss revue being staged by the Urbana Park District's Youth Summer Theatre program. Katie Odom neglects to answer in rhyme, but that's still fine. 

Rebecca tries to discern exactly what went down at the ballpark during Bleacher Bums.

Local artist and skateboarder Dan White shared some of his highs and lows with Nika 

Twin City Squared’s new production was originally scheduled closer to baseball’s pre-season, but gets underway tonight.

Jordan reviews Michael Duffy's book From Chicago to Vietnam: A Memoir of War.

Rebecca examines how the “strange”ers in the Station Theatre’s production of The Foreigner aren’t all that far from home.

Who are the artists in our neighborhood? Marika finds out and speaks with some of the talent on display at last weekend's opening reception. 

Rebecca speaks with both the director and leading man of the Station’s newest production, The Foreigner, written by Larry Shue and directed by Thom Schnarre. 

Veteran youth- and Parkland-production actor Jasmine takes a look at what makes Hairspray shape up into a noteworthy youth musical. 

40 North's latest exhibition turns an old saying around and backs it up with evidence. 

The best Artistic Endeavors of 2016-7, according to our Arts Editor and staff. Share if you agree. Or if you disagree. Or if you just want people to remember how awesome C-U is. 

Highlighting PK presenters without ruining the reasons to go is harder than you think. Here's several hot takes in 24 words or less. 

Mara finds that one's enjoyment of the Station Theatre's latest production may depend on one's ability to get into an appropriate “Party” mood.

Unable to tastefully play on the word in this play's title, Rebecca gets to the business of describing Twin City Squared's first production of their season. 

Sara finds enthusiasm for Caitlin Skelcey, a jewlery artist who is inspired by bones! 

Nika Lucks speaks with several organizers of the One People's Summer Arts Camp to explore all the new elements of an already amazing, free, arts program for kids. 

Celebration Company kicks off its summer season with a comedic play regarding youth in politics…sort of.

Marika checks out the annual Parkland College Graphic Design Student Show at Giertz Gallery.

Local poet and professor Gale Renee Walden has released her second book of poetry in twenty years, and Rebecca wants to argue semantics about how to praise it. 

Rebecca gathers together all the performances that will be happening within the confines of C-U during the summer months. 

Check out the super heroes roaming the streets of Downtown Champaign last weekend.

Local theatre company, The Prompting Theater, represents C-U and the midwest with an entry in the Easter Seals Disability Challenge. 

The guys sit down with local filmmaker and artist Keenan Dailey about his process in creation.

The title of today's sermon is, “Can church be dramatic without religion?” and will be delivered by guest speaker, Rebecca Knaur, who attended The Station's production of Lucas Hnath's The Christians. 

Three great films about Muslims in the Middle East screen at the Art Theater  starting May 2nd as part of the Seventh Art Stand.

The first week of May means we get to spend another four months anticipating the delights KCPA has in store for us next year. 

Jordan previews Station Theatre's upcoming production of the play entitled The Christians and interviews director Jaclyn Loewenstein about the play's themes and impact on its audience. 

Jeff Nelson documents the history of The Light in the Piazza, the final performance of Lyric Theatre @ Illinois. 

Rebecca rounds out the week’s worth of watching and ruminates on the themes of the fest.

A running tally of what’s been going on at Ebertfest this year, brought to you by Rebecca.

“In the spirit of these animals, I find my subjects. My intent is not to portray them as victims, but as dignified in their survival.” Check out this week's Workspace featuring a local artist with a cause. 

Nineteenth annual Ebertfest kicks off tonight. Here are some ins and outs of the weekend as a whole.

There’s a lot going on in town this weekend, but Earth Day also falls in there. Local director Latrelle Bright brings an original work to the IMC to celebrate, educate and express.

There are many ways to find out what flicks to pick at Ebertfest next week — but since you're here, here's our take. 

The music of Cole Porter accompanies passengers on a light-hearted ocean voyage in Parkland Theater’s current production of Anything Goes.

The latest graduate students of The School of Art + Design’s Master’s of Fine Arts program will be showcasing their work at the Krannert Art Museum this weekend.

Rebecca got lucky enough to see Iago’s Plot at Krannert Center. 

Rebecca chats with director Julia Megan Sullivan about Parkland’s upcoming production of Anything Goes.

With 100s of Boneyard installations and events to choose from, two writers with fine-arts backgrounds explain what they're looking forward to most this upcoming weekend. 

Sarah reviews University of Illinois: Engine of Innovation, a collection of essays highlighting the University of Illinois’ history of ingenuity and inventiveness.

Rebecca watched Sleep Deprivation Chamber at the Station Theatre, and explains why its message deserves to be heard. 

Jeff Nelson reminisces about the career of Professor Emeritus Shozo Sato, who has stepped out of retirement to stage the next Illinois Theatre production. 

Rebecca previews Wilderness, a docu-play by En Garde Arts that will play for one night only at Krannert next Tuesday.

Rebecca finally weighs in on the book of the quarter: local authors’ Damian Duffy and John Jennings adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred.