Arts

This week Jimena takes us back to the Outhaus for a more in depth look at it's roots.

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy: Discord, the play currently being staged at the Station Theatre, turns out to be considerably more humorous than its title makes it sound.

It's catching, maybe even chronic, but being bitten by the design bug is something CUDO hopes to help you with, if not cure. 

Whether you are looking to volunteer over the summer or seeking creative programming for your kids, One People's Summer Arts Camp has the answer. 

Takin' it to the streets. Jimena checks out Neurotik and his street art WorkSpaces. 

Parkland's production of Fiddler on the roof has Rebecca pondering the pros and cons of stage versus film. 

Obvious punchline aside, we're glad the Utah Symphony Orchestra's route will allow them a stop at Krannert. 

Mara chats with director Sarah Wigley Johnson about Lyric Theatre's upcoming production of Kiss Me, Kate.

On the heels of Ebertfest, Shelly learns more about the class for college credit that is also an international film festival. 

Rebecca gives you some whats and whys about Ebertfest, with a few opinions and asides about the world, people, and dinner downtown. 

Mathew speaks with director Lindsey Gates-Markel about the Station Theatre's upcoming comedy.

This week Jimena introduces you to a townie who's created a really awesome mural in Downtown Urbana. 

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. 

Shelly takes a peek around the 2016 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition at Krannert Art Museum. 

Sam shows you the highlights of his boneyard experiene. He also has some items on his wishlist. Check it out!

Carly had a chance to ask Ebertfest director Dr. Nathaniel Kohn some questions about this year's Ebertfest running from April 13th through 17th at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign.

Be prepared for this year's slate of movies with plot summaries, a schedule, and personal biases put together for you by multiple voices from the Arts staff writers. 

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.

Meghan reviews the thought-provoking play In the Blood, a modern adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlett Letter which explores society's responses towards homeless single mothers. 

Budget crises has Urbana seeking “creative” solutions, Public Arts will begin to supplement Public Works,  making up difference with federal arts grants.

A short story from 2001 based on the assemblages made with 19th century objects by an early-20th century artist inspires the created-instrument operatic theatre work that will be at KCPA for one night only, this Saturday.

8-bit video games, tattoos, 12 foot ceilings and an installment at Krannert Art Museum. It's all inside on this week's Workspace.

Jimin talks with Lisa Gaye-Dixon, director of Illini Theatre's upcoming play In the Blood, a modern spin on The Scarlet Letter.

Constellations explores the endless amounts of almosts and could-have-beens that surround the relationship between two people who meet and (sometimes) fall in love. 

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. 

After randomly bumping into a children's book illustrator, SP was able to see the book-in-progress and speak with the collaborators. 

Jimena gives us an inside look at Jorge Lucero: a Mexican-American artist, born and raised in Chicago currently living in Urbana and serving on the Art Education faculty in the School of Art and Design at the U of I. 

Writing can be solitary work. A writing community can be a corrective, giving feedback and inspiration as well the moral support needed to stick with it. That's what the Rebelsfare Collective does for its members.

Stephanie explores the countless outcomes with the cast and director of the Celebration Company's new production. 

Jimena gives us an inside look at what it means to be inspired by aerial views of life. 

Meghan reviews Schuy R. Weishaar's unusual novel Dark of the Center Line.

With a new edition published on Presidents' Day, this review of a local poetry collection is just in time for today's primary. 

Bringing the exhibition from the museum to the community, two Art organizations coordinate an installation and film series. 

It may not be the most cheerful road trip you've ever been on, but The Grapes of Wrath is worth the ride.

Sarah visits the school's gallery to examine the current exhibition. 

Rebecca talks to the small cast of CUTC's short run production playing this weekend on the Second Stage. 

Stephanie talks to the eight artists raising funds for their upcoming show at [co][lab]. 

Rochelle interviews a dancer from the Mark Morris Dance Group.

Rebecca spends 30 minutes with Grapes of Wrath director to see if it's worth the bigger investment of over two hours. Spoilers: the answer is yes. Point of order: she's kind of stingy when she's not getting paid, so it was in the air. 

Ebertfest approaches, and IMC prepares with an apt exhibition. Carly explores the local artist's critical inspirations. 

Jimena gives us an inside look at MFA studios in Champaign with artist Eli Craven who currently works with Photography, Sculpture and Collage.

Shelly chats with the director and cast of Legally Blonde Jr.

Tyler, Scott and Stephen attend Black Girl Genius Week and share photographs from their experiences at the events.

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.

Mara chats with the director of the National Theatre of Scotland's The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart prior to its sold-out run this week at Krannert.

Intentionally hard to follow, appropriately bumbling, endearingly messy, and ultimately funny, Parkland Theatre's newest production showcasing seven truly talented actors isn't one to miss. 

Jimena gives us an inside look at local Independent Media Center resident artist’s studio. 
 

Jeff delves into the history of the touring orchestra featured at Krannert Center this weekend.