Arts & Culture
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“Pride of the Illini” showcases LGBTQ+ stories and art at UIUC
URBANA — Before graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in winter 2023, Lindsay Peters created a senior project that combined her passions for sound
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 11– Jan. 14
Illinois Public Media News Presents: Will Call – What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana January 11th to January 14th Event Guide Thursday, January 11th Live Jazz and
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Illinois Public Media launches Illinois Soul: a new platform amplifying Black voices and music
On February 1, 2024, Illinois Soul will launch on FM 101.1 here in Champaign-Urbana. And outside of the twin cities, you can tune it in on a high definition radio at FM 90.9. HD 2.
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Black ministers and scholars discuss the state of the Black Church in Central Illinois
More than 200 people came to The Virginia Theatre to learn the history and current role of the Black Church in Central Illinois. The event showcased a panel of Black church and community leaders discussing the evolving role of pastors, the diminishing influence of predominantly Black churches, and the overall journey and significance of the Black Church through the years.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Dec. 21 – Dec. 24
Screening of “Die Hard” at The Virginia Theatre Date & Time: Thursday, December 21st, 7:00 p.m. Location: The Virginia
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Kimberlie Kranich reflects on her influential role in educational and community programming at Illinois Public Media
For nearly 26 years, Kimberlie Kranich has worked to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment during her career with Illinois Public Media.
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CU group works for ‘radical’ inclusion in the arts
URBANA — A group of artists who identify as people of color is having its first meeting on Wednesday, December 13th. The newly formed CU
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UIUC students celebrate Hanukkah while thinking about Middle East war
The festival of lights not only celebrates the miracle of a small amount of oil keeping a Temple’s menorah lit for eight days.
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The Black Church: An in-depth look on its impact on Black culture in Black America
The series The Black Church: This is Our Story, this is Our Song explores how the Black church has served as a nurturing ground for
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Ana Gasteyer fuses comedy, music for Krannert holiday performance
URBANA — Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer brings her comedic and musical stylings to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Dec. 6,
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Champaign Urbana Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with IPM News
As the holiday season approaches, the Nutcracker ballet takes center stage in Champaign Urbana. Illinois Public Media’s Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson sat down with
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‘Woman Warrior’ Unveils Four Generations of Japanese American History in Illinois
URBANA —The Spurlock Museum in Urbana will host a one-woman show on December 2, following its successful run in Chicago. This performance delves into the