Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 season. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Mike Ross, the director of KCPA, about the upcoming season.
The Five Cities Baroque Festival kicks off this weekend across Central Illinois, celebrating the western classical music of the 17th and 18th centuries.
IPM’s executive director Moss Bresnahan spoke to IPM News’ Kimberly Schofield about what a loss in public support could mean for the station’s radio, television and digital programs.
The Beat kicks off this Saturday at 8pm in downtown Champaign.
The Fray is performing at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this weekend as part of its 2025 tour.
Williams will be sworn in on May 3. IPM’s Kimberly Schofield asked him what it means for him to be Urbana’s first Black mayor, how he hopes to bring the city together and why he plans to spend a lot of time with youth.
Darius and Catherine Brubeck visit CU this week to discuss their work creating a jazz program in apartheid-era South Africa.
Renovations have been completed at the Virginia Theatre, which is officially reopening for Ebertfest on April 23rd.
Tradition and Triumph is the theme for the 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend.
Students have until March 9 to submit a script to the Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition.
NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge is open through May 2nd, for students in grades 4-12.
Renowned guitarist and singer Isaiah Sharkey closes out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month.
NPR’s Tiny Desk contest is open through February 10th.
CHAMPAIGN — Nearly 5,000 designs were submitted for Illinois’ state flag contest, and Champaign-based Clanin Creative‘s design has made it as one of the top ten finalists. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Clanin Creative’s director Scott Clanin and graphic designer Colleen Hayes about the design process — and why they feel Illinois could…
Andrew Simek is taking over the role of the Piano Man at the Canopy Club in Urbana.