Arts & Culture
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.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 5 – Mar. 8
The first show of Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre season, a quadball tournament, a choir performance, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster carries on Celtic musical traditions
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All Stars perform at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 3.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 26 – Mar. 1
A celebration of Hip Hop, a Black History gala, the Insect Fear Film Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 19 – Feb. 22
A celebration of queer art, a glow stick dance party, a dinosaur experience, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Fear, visa delays and costs are keeping international artists from the Midwest
Performance venues and cultural organizations are seeing a spike in artists from abroad canceling performances and demonstrations — and rethinking U.S. tours.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 12 – Feb. 15
A dinner full of love and music, a health fair, English Country Dance and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ film creators discuss crafting a visual album to showcase a Black perspective
BLKNEWS: Terms & Conditions is a new film directed by Kahlil Joseph, with an exclusive premiere in Urbana this week.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 5 – Feb. 8
An art reception, the CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend Festival, Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.
Grammy-nominated artist MAYSA to perform for Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration
MAYSA will perform in the Tryon Festival Theatre at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to help Illinois Soul celebrate its two year anniversary.