Profiles

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

In the first of a new series, Jimena gives us an inside look into local, large-scale painter and U of I associate professor's studio. 

Jeff Nelson explores the unique experience of sitting on the stage to hear the rising stars of classical music at KCPA's Sunday Salons.

A passel of Smile Politely writers interview and take a tour of a local company that makes both museum exhibits and a habit of hiring theatre majors. 

I sat down with Sara Paige, a local artist and graduate student to discuss her motivations and ideas behind her art.

The University of Illinois' chamber orchestra presents its holiday tradition of Mozart and Messiah.

Meghan learns more about the martial arts dojo in Downtown Urbana that has been serving the Champaign-Urbana community for over 40 years.

Meghan revisits our favorite walking artist Regin Igloria from Chicago to see what other projects he's up to.  

Once again a 7:30 PM evening concert at Krannert’s Foellinger’s Great Hall is shaping up to be something truly special as one of the world’s great orchestras comes to call.