Arts & Culture
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 28 – May 31
Movies on the quad, Friday Night Live, an author fair and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
The Obama Presidential Center is more than a museum. The activity and outdoor spaces emphasize community
The sprawling 19-acre campus of the Obama Presidential Center includes a fruit and vegetable garden, huge playground, green spaces, branch library, community studio/theater space, and a 60,000 square foot athletic center.
A celebration of love: Local singing group’s upcoming spring concert to feature wide array of music
Enjoy a collection of songs celebrating love at The Chorale’s spring concert this weekend.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 21 – May 24
Jazz in the Park, musicals for children and adults, and architectural tours are all happening in central IL this weekend.
NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
The network is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees, mostly within newsgathering desks in the newsroom.
Historic Urbana home that played host to local music closes its doors
The closing of “The Mirror” venue came earlier than expected, after damage to the flooring below the living room made it unsafe to host events.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 14 – May 17
Lots of events with live music happening in central Illinois this weekend as well as the chance to learn about a Japanese art form
Brash CNN founder Ted Turner dies
Former CNN chief news executive Eason Jordan says Turner took inspiration from 24-hour radio stations that relayed news headlines, and endless sports highlights on ESPN
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 7 – May 10
Opening night of a play, an organ concert accompanying silent films, a new outdoor market, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 30 – May 3
A Mario-themed race, flower and plant celebrations, a fundraiser for a local humane society, and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 23 – Apr. 26
The Illinois Marathon Weekend, C-U Area Prom Giveaway, Arbor Day celebrations, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Ebertfest’s ‘Last Dance’ honors founder and namesake Roger Ebert after festival’s 27-year run
Last year, Ebertfest organizers had said they wouldn’t be coming back, but they pivoted and made a final return for the “Last Dance” event on April 17 and 18, featuring nine film screenings plus a play re-enacting an episode of Siskel & Ebert.