Arts

Mathew previews the literary component of The Pygmalion Festival, happening this week.

Mathew speaks with artist David Gregory, whose show at Indi Go opens September 25th.

Mathew chats with Joi Hoffsommer about Parkland College Theatre's upcoming season.

Logan checked out the current sci-fi/horror art show at Indi Go, and he thinks you should, too.

John speaks with poet and professor Matthew Minicucci, whose first book of poetry will soon go to press.

John chats with Jason Yue about his new photo project.

Logan gets the low-down on the newest exhibit at Indi Go, and the result is strange and wonderful.

Thom reviews The Millionaire's Cross, a new novel by local author Sal Nudo.

Logan tours the new WWI poster and photography exhibit at Krannert Art Museum.

Thom spotlights the documentary Paris is Burning, part of the Art Theater Co-op's Dance Film Festival.

Mathew hurtles full speed ahead into the world of middle-school literature with The Mark of the Dragonfly.

Thom speaks with an assortment of local theatre directors about their dream projects… and the ones that got away.

Sam went and took some photos of the Sun Singer statue at beautiful Allerton Park in Monticello.

Jeff previews the legendary orchestra's September 14th return to Krannert Center.

Thom muses on the human form, specifically as it is portrayed by the BARE Project, now at Indi Go Gallery.

Thom chats with Katie and Mike Prosise, who appear in the Pens to Lens feature The Time Will Come.

Sam attended the 2nd annual 40 North sidewalk chalk competition for kids in Downtown Champaign. There are some really adorable pictures of young artists for you to check out.

Mathew recaps the winners of this year's Second Annual Pens to Lens competition and shares some behind-the-scenes images.

Mathew previews the Station Theatre's upcoming roster of dramas, comedies, and surprises.

Sam took some photos of Champaign that make it look like a miniature town. Check them out, they're pretty fun to look at!

Mathew profiles Janice Rothbaum of the Station Theatre's 4000 Miles.

Nina reviews the Station Theatre's final 2014 summer production, 4000 Miles. 

Katie talks to two lovely ladies from Carnivale Debauche, Champaign-Urbana's only vaudeville burlesque troupe.

Mathew speaks with Sara Boland-Taylor, director of the Station Theatre's 4000 Miles.

Mathew speaks with organizers and filmmakers of the inaugural Interdependent Film Festival.

Sam went to the Pygmalion Lit Fest & Smile Politely presents event at Mike 'N Molly's last night. Here are some photos of the readers.

Mathew speaks with all four of the writers who will be sharing their work at Sunday's Pygmalion Lit event, and it makes for a pretty gigantic article.

Mathew speaks to the creators of the BARE Project, a photography event coming soon to Indi go Gallery.

In the newest installment in 40 North's Artist at Work series, they speak with Amira M. Davis.

John talks to Mike Pingleton about reptiles, amphibians, and children's books… among other things.

Mathew recounts his first trip to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and its tremendous production of Antony and Cleopatra.

Sam attended the opening night for “Giving it Forward,” an art exhibit at Indi go Artist Co-op in which all of the proceeds from sales are donated to the Center for Wounded Veterans at University of Illinois. 

Mathew profiles one of the enduring forces at Urbana's Station Theatre.

Chris Logan is a local artist that specializes in airbrushed t-shirts, tennis shoes, other gear, and large murals. I stopped by his stand in Market Place Mall to talk to him about his craft.

John gets a guided tour of Champaign's historic home for movies and more.

Kelsey reviews The Station Theatre's current production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans.

Nina speaks with Timothy O'Neal, director of Orphans at the Station Theatre.

Thom checks out the “Through the Ages” collection at the (recently renamed) Parkland Art Gallery.

John discusses the merits of Michael Badger and his long-running, one-man show.

Thom shares his thoughts on this year's Public Art League unveiling.

Sam speaks with local seamstress and costumer Sheri Doyle about her work within local theater productions in the Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company and beyond.

Mathew chats with Kevin Rich, the Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

Mathew gets the lowdown on Thursday's one-night-only storytelling event at KCPA.

Olivia catches up with a bunch of campus a cappella groups. Be warned: there's a lot of enthusiasm ahead.

Mathew reviews An Untamed State, the must-read debut novel by Roxane Gay.

Jeff's personal search for the site of one of silent film's greatest scenes.

Mathew speaks with actors from the Station Theatre's first summer show, and lofty talk about Sondheim ensues.

Thom gushes about the emotional journey of The Brothers Size at Krannert Center.