Arts & Culture
Michael Feinstein pays tribute to Tony Bennett in song
Michael Feinstein is currently on tour with the Carnegie Hall Big Band to celebrate the late Tony Bennett and is performing at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 9th. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Feinstein about the Because of You tour and his extensive career.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Nov. 07 – Nov. 10
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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
The list of his honors and awards fills 18 pages in his 2001 autobiography “Q,” including 27 Grammys at the time (now 28), an honorary Academy Award (now two) and an Emmy for “Roots.”
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 31 – Nov. 03
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Zakir Hussain pays tribute to late friend and musician
URBANA – Zakir Hussain is one of the most prominent percussionists in the world. Following in his father’s footsteps with the tabla, a pair of
Station Theatre’s ‘The Minutes’ explores local politics and historical truths in dark comedy
The Station Theatre in Urbana is set to open its newest production tonight. “The Minutes” focuses on power structures within a small town council. It
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 24 – Oct. 27
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Arcola swept up in Broom Palace fever ahead of building’s opening
At first glance, Main Street in Arcola doesn’t appear to be much different from the several other small town main streets that can be found
Captain Rat & the Blind Rivets continue to find joy in touring: ‘You almost can’t stop playing live’
Local band Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets has been entertaining crowds for over four decades with their repertoire of 1950s and 1960s pop rock
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 17 – Oct. 20
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 10 – Oct. 13
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Artist traci kato-kiriyama reflects on trauma, healing and collective care during U of I residency
A few years ago, traci kato-kiriyama found herself in an exchange with an online seller, trying to recover a trunk that belonged to their family.