Arts & Culture
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.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 16 – Apr. 19
A Tango festival, the last Ebertfest, and an event honoring Earth Day are all happening this weekend in Central Illinois.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 9 – Apr. 12
Boneyard Arts Festival, the Festival of Quilts, opening nights of theatre and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 2 – Apr. 5
The Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge, an egg hunt for dogs, the Edible Book Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Blues icon Robert Cray coming to the Virginia Theatre
Robert Cray has been a staple in blues and the music industry for over five decades. Cray spoke with IPM Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield about his career and upcoming performance in Champaign at the Virginia Theatre.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 26 – Mar. 29
Opening night of a play, a professional ballet performance, an exhibition featuring locally-created games, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 19 – Mar. 22
A discussion with an award-winning author, a presentation and hike about snakes, a race through a state park, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Knox College professor turns prairie, loss into poems in ‘Broken Hallelujah’
The poems in “Broken Hallelujah” are rooted in prairie life, but they are also shaped by grief — and the changing seasons of Kitchen’s life, from her mother’s death to entering her own era of becoming a grandmother.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15
A performance by the Jupiter String Quartet, a 5K where you can bring your dog, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Krannert Art Museum’s SPEAK Cafe inspires creativity in high school students through ArtSPEAK program
For the last twenty years, SPEAK Cafe has partnered with Rantoul Township High School to give students an opportunity for artistic expression. The partnership, known as ArtSPEAK, aims to amplify students’ voices, according to local poet and event organizer Shaya Robinson.