Arts

Marika checks out Krannert Art Museum's Light and Movement in Sculpture exhibit and reports back.

Mathew reviews Illinois Theatre's 70s-inspired Romeo & Juliet, now on stage at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Broadway Backwards is an annual celebration of song, dance, love, unity, equality, humanity, and charity on Broadway. Now Twin City Squared brings the celebration to the C-U.

Rebecca attends an evening of flashback theatre during John & Jen.

Check out photos from this year's themed fundraiser. 

Sarah reflects on Chicago of yesteryear and sits down to talk with one of the assistant directors of the Krannert Center for the Performing Art’s Lyric Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet.

The Station Theatre is making all stops as it brings early Tennessee Williams works to Urbana, courtesy of local director Tom Mitchell.

Mara previews famed storytelling organization The Moth's visit to The Virginia Theater on Saturday night.

Vern Fein, published author and horse racing enthusiast, takes a look at a great tale of a thoroughbred champion. 

Sarah and Rebecca offer their dual opinions on the Spring chapter of BEAR from the Unreliable Bestiary, currently at the Station Theatre.

Rebecca chats with director Steve Fiol about John & Jen, the two-person chamber musical being staged for local actor Kyle Klein II’s final high school production.

Kyle A. Thomas discusses the operatic “scenes show” Viva Verdi! being performed at Krannert this weekend. 

Janjay and Nic talk about what's on everyone's mind lately: President Trump, and how his policies and cuts will affect the Arts in C-U.

Jeff gives us an idea of what to expect from two different award-winning quartets set to perform at Krannert this weekend and next week. 

What did the PKN speakers have to say? Check out these quick summaries and some great photos of the event. 

Rebecca and Sarah give old and new eyes to the final installment of The Unreliable Bestiary’s BEAR

Marika explores the work of Alicia Henry and finds out more about this week's opening reception at Giertz Gallery. 

Have you met this local artist? Take a look inside his process of creation, video and more within.

PechaKucha is back for a night of celebration with ten stories from ten presenters.

The Illinois Modern Ensemble will perform as a part of Sonic Illinois at Krannert Center. Ahead of the performance, Westley talks with co-director Dr. Stephen Taylor about the altered program. 

Canadian company Red Sky brings Mistatim, a story about all kinds of divides for all kinds of audiences, to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this Friday. 

A variety of works by black composers will be performed at Krannert this week, including the world premiere of Chicago-based composer Tomeka Reid's piece “Present Awareness.”

Mathew gets seriously dazzled by Illinois Theatre's production of Failure: A Love Story.

Sarah previews the newest exhibitions at Krannert Art Museum, ranging from post-Depression to modern performance art to the University's long history. Regardless of the age of the works, art has a way of reflecting the context of the viewer, and shedding new light on current topics. 

For its 50th anniversary and 27th student-run production, Parkland commissioned a local playwright before handing it over to a student director and crew. Jordan interviews the creative force behind Kazam! Intrepid Inspector Ingrid of Interpol and the Crimson-Caped Killer Caper

Follow the Fail Family in their (mis)adventures in 1920s Chicago before they are gone for good.

Parkland Theatre announces its 2017-18 season, as well as the retirement of Artistic Director Joi Hoffsommer – who will not be replaced due to budget cuts. Rebecca chats with two folks in the know and details what’s in store.

Local a capella groups take to the stage for a concert in support of Unit 7 Schools’ music programs.

Marika indulges a fascination for puppetry during the Celebration Company's current production at the Station Theatre. Her youthful obsession ventures deep into adult territory. 

Next weekend, a talented trio brings a youthful sound to KCPA's Great Hall. 

The Russian National Ballet Theatre presents just a few of ballet's favorite things in the most beautiful and expressive way possible this week, starting tonight. 

Hand to God brings a demonic sock puppet to the cozy confines of the Station Theatre this week.

Mike Rogalla sits on the nominations committee for one of the biggest literary awards for children’s books: The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal. 

Speculative dino-fiction comes to C-U by way of a self-published paleontologist author. 

Rebecca goes in intentionally ignorant to meet Repetition by James Tadd Adcox, which ends up being somewhat familiar and farcical at the same time.

Marika explores the point of drawing and interviews the guest curator of the drawing invitational exhibition at Parkland. 

Our vibrant arts community wouldn't be possible without direct support from donors, so Rebecca's providing a rundown of some worthy outlets for your end-of-year giving. 

Marika glimpses what the U of I faculty have been producing at the School of Fine Art +  Design. 

Through abstraction, photographer and graphic designer Lynn Anderson creates ethereal dreamscapes from the natural world around her.

A live-action version of a beloved holiday television special brings heart and warmth to the forefront this winter season.

This local artists interprets the world through a mix of photography, digital design, and quilting. Check out her unique pieces. 

Meghan reviews Every Brilliant Thing, a show that successfully strived to remind us all of life's little joys through depression by a list of brilliant things.

The Penny Dreadful Players present Romeo and Juliet – after the curtain falls.

Tattoos, backdrops, face painting and puns. See where this local artist creates all of the latter. 

Rebecca speaks with director Latrelle Bright about staging Snoopy at Parkland’s Theatre. Things get philosophical about that pathetic little tree. 

After two fairly dark dramas, Rebecca finds out more about Every Brilliant Thing, the one-man comedy about depression that should lift our spirits. 

Let dreams of sugar plums and other sweet treats from The Nutcracker spark your imagination this winter season.

The Anomaly Problem is a science-fiction action story that follows multiple characters in a not-too-distant- future. Jordan reviews local author Roy Claflin's debut novel.