Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey to close out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month
Renowned guitarist and singer Isaiah Sharkey closes out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 20 – Feb. 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, February 20 Little Groovers Music and MovementTime: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Mahomet Public LibraryDetails: Fun-filled music and movement program designed for…
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How Pens to Lens helped Champaign native Max Libman pursue his passion in filmmaking
Pens to Lens held its first competition in 2012. Created by Champaign Movie Makers, the goal is to foster the love of screenwriting and movie-making among a younger audience. When Max Libman was 12, his script was chosen to be produced as a film.
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Third C-U international film festival showcases global filmmaking and diversity in storytelling
The sold-out festival took place Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Spurlock Museum in Urbana. It received submissions from every continent except Antarctica. This year’s event featured films from the U.S., Brazil and Hungary.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 13 – Feb. 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, February 13 2025 Eastern Illinois Regional Poetry Out Loud ContestTime: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Location: Champaign Public LibraryDetails: Students from several area…
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NPR Tiny Desk Contest taking music submissions from artists
NPR’s Tiny Desk contest is open through February 10th.
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Champaign-Urbana celebrates Lunar New Year with vibrant cultural performances
A joyful and well-known Chinese orchestral piece, Spring Festival Suite, opened this year’s FusionFest Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 06 – Feb. 09
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 6 SPEAK Cafe Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign Details: “Song, Poetry, Art, and…
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Local record label wins two Grammy Awards after 19 years
A local record company has won a Grammy for Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 30 – Feb. 2
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, January 30 February Dance Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Details: Celebrate the dance department…
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A Champaign agency’s design is a finalist for the Illinois new state flag contest
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…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
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, January 23 Backyard BBQ Band Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana Details: Part of Americana…
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Meshell Ndegeocello comes to Krannert to share James Baldwin’s wisdom with music
Meshell Ndegeocello will perform at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on January 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 16 – Jan. 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, January 16 A Tribute to the Works of Quincy Jones Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana Details: Local…
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There’s a new Piano Man in town
Andrew Simek is taking over the role of the Piano Man at the Canopy Club in Urbana.
