Arts & Culture
Themes of race and class take center stage in upcoming local production of ‘Ragtime: The Musical’
The production follows three Black, white, and immigrant Jewish families at the beginning of the 20th century.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois July 23 – July 26
Enjoy live music, a car show and barbecue competition, family-friendly outdoor activities and more this weekend in Central Illinois.
Folk-rock legend Graham Nash on keeping his music fresh and new
In an interview with IPM News, he discussed politics, his love for performing, and wanting to give his audience the best concert of their lives. Nash is scheduled to perform at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign on his 2026 tour.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois July 16 – July 19
Take your family to a farm play date, solve a disco murder mystery hear a country music star and more in Central Illinois this weekend.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois July 9 – July 12
Win prizes at a night of drag comedy bingo, see a documentary screening about an Illinois-based rock band or try more local events this weekend in Central Illinois.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois July 2 – July 5
Independence Day celebrations, a local music festival, pickleball tournaments and more are happening this weekend in Central Illinois.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 25 – June 28
Learn how to support local pollinators, see a fireworks show at a summer festival and more this weekend in Central Illinois.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 18 – June 21
Celebrate Juneteenth with free, all-ages events, get a taste of local theater, try your hand at beginner level fishing and more in Central Illinois this weekend.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 11 – June 14
Join a knitting circle, raise the roof at a silent disco, peruse a local famers market, and more all this weekend in Central Illinois.
NPR’s new chief content officer: ‘I’ve been training for this job my whole life’
NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher praised Zylstra, noting her work at Sesame and Pinterest’s reputation as a rare corner of relative kindness in the often harsh world of social media.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 4 – June 7
An night celebrating Black music, fiddle events, an 80s-themed bike ride, and more are all happening this weekend.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming season celebrates community
The 2026-2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts includes musical collaborations, an illusionist, circus acts and more.