"The Addams Family" standing together.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 17 – Apr. 20

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, April 17 Misery at Monticello Theatre AssociationTime: 7:00 p.m. (April 17-19, April 25-26); 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 27Location: Monticello, ILDetails: Based…

The band known as "The Beatles" performing music.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 10 – Apr. 13

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, April 10 Auditions for Mean Girls High School Version at the Champaign Urbana Theatre CompanyTime: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Continues Friday and…

A group of peopling doing yoga with a cat.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 03 – Apr. 06

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, April 3 In Their Hands at Savoy 16Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Savoy, ILDetails: Documentary about an incarcerated man’s fight for freedom and explores the…

A group of people on a stage.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 27 – Mar. 30

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, March 27 Assassins opens at Station Theatre in UrbanaTime: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows)Location: UrbanaDetails: Tony-winning Sondheim musical exploring the lives…

three people around a table play a board game
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CUDO Plays sparks creativity with unique board games in annual design competition

The Champaign Urbana Design Organization (CUDO) cultivates a wealth of creativity in its annual board competition, CUDO Plays, from tabletop games about corgis having parties to color-coded Jenga to Globetrotting, a recently published game where you plan three vacations around the world.

A group of musicians on a stage.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 20 – Mar. 23

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, March 20 Luck Be a Lyrics: Dream Roles at Mad Goat CoffeeTime: 6:00 p.m.Location: DanvilleDetails: Night of performers singing their favorite musical theatre…

Jazz Composer, Terence Blanchard, talks elevating Black Culture via opera, Super Bowl 2025, and African Americans’ impact on society
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Jazz Composer, Terence Blanchard, talks elevating Black Culture via opera, Super Bowl 2025, and African Americans’ impact on society

 In films, such as Spike Lee’s Malcolm X or Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, music is used as an underlying tool to draw emotions from viewers. Tones of sound allow audiences to feel what Lee’s characters are experiencing on the big screen, whether it’s joy, tension or sorrow. The man working behind the scenes on those…

A cluster of shamrocks.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 13 – Mar. 16

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, March 13 Live music at Gallery Art BarTime: 7:00 p.m.Location: UrbanaDetails: Featuring performances by OTNES, KASIA, and Lys Allen. Friday, March 14 (Pi…

A girls sings into a microphone on a stage as a light shines on her
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‘Danville’s Got Talent’ shines a spotlight on the city’s vibrant performing arts community

The city of Danville hosted its annual “Danville’s Got Talent” show at the Fischer Theater Friday night, showcasing a variety of talents and genres. Fifteen local performers competed in youth and adult divisions for cash prizes.

A group of people singing.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 27 – Mar. 02

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, February 27 Isaiah Sharkey at Uncorked with Illinois SoulTime: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Krannert Center for the Performing ArtsDetails: Final performance for…