Previews

It’s not every day that a musical institution comes to town, so here’s a beginner’s guide to George Clinton for the uninitiated, and a recap for the devoted.

Hansel and Gretel is anything but Grimm: Neely Bruce’s new opera induces a childlike bliss.

Artists Against AIDS is open to the public through this Sunday evening. Will you make the fundraiser a part of your weekend activities?

This weekend, “A Zombie Play” debuts at McKinley Foundation.

The caucasians are flowing freely, and it’s time to roll. The Inaugural C-U Lebowski Achievers Festival is Sunday and, hey, careful man, there’s a beverage here!

Want to win a pair of weekend passes to IMC Fest? Know a good beer caterer? The grand poobah tells all about festivals past and present.

The Mountain Goats will perform tonight at the Courtyard Cafe, and they have a lot of songs to choose from.

The Fighting Illini are out of March Madness, so check out the U of I Department of Theatre as they present their students with the ultimate challenge: Chekhov.

C-U’s film noir series starts tomorrow tonight at The Urbana Free Library, in conjuction with The Big Read. Springer gives a preview of the series, along with a refresher on the genre.