Here’s where you can see July 4th fireworks in Central Illinois – 2024
A list of local fireworks displays June 30-July 8.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 27 – Jun. 30
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. Riggs-Fest 2024 at Riggs Taproom in Urbana Date & Time: Thursday, June 27th, starts at 3:00 p.m.; continues Friday, starts at…
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 20 – Jun. 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. Syleena Johnson Uncorked Juneteenth Celebration at Krannert Center in Urbana Date & Time: Thursday, June 20th, 6:00 p.m. …
Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert
On June 20, Syleena Johnson will headline a concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Stage 5, sponsored by Illinois Public Media’s new station Illinois Soul. Doors for the free concert open at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.
Five Cities Baroque Festival is back for second season in central Illinois
DECATUR- Singers and musicians from across central Illinois are collaborating to celebrate Baroque music this June at the Five Cities Baroque Festival. Performances will be held throughout Champaign and Decatur starting this Sunday, June 16th through Saturday, June 22nd. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with the festival’s founding director, Nate Widelitz, about bringing 17th…
Central Illinois prepares to honor Juneteenth days before the official observance
Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 13 – Jun. 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. Piatt County Fair Date: Thursday, June 13th – Sunday, June 16th, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Cerro…
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 06 – Jun. 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. Macon County Fair in Decatur Date & Time: Thursday, June 6th – Saturday, June 9th Location:…
Feel The Beat: New entertainment district opens in downtown Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – A new entertainment district is coming to downtown Champaign. The Beat, located on Market St, will be a space for adults to listen to music, support local businesses, and establish a sense of community. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Tracy Parsons, the Community Relations Manager for the City of Champaign, about…
Professor blends nature and music with the sounds of cicadas in Illinois
David Rothenberg has a keen interest in how humans and nature can connect in ways some may have never thought of before, specifically through music. A professor of philosophy and music at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rothenberg has written books about the musicality behind humpback whales, birds, and even bugs, playing instruments with…
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana May. 30 – Jun. 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. Free Kids Movies at Savoy 16 Date & Time: Thursday, May 30th, 10:00 a.m. Location: Savoy 16 Theatre,…
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana May. 23 – May. 26
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. Jazz in the Park Series at Clark Park Date & Time: Thursday, May 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. …
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana May. 15 – May. 21
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. Annual Spring Plant Sale by Sola Gratia Farm Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. …
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana May. 09 – May. 12
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. Describe the Night at the Station Theatre Date & Time: Thursday, May 9th, 7:30 p.m. Location: Station Theatre,…
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana May. 02 – May. 05
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. Urbana High School Presents: Kala: A Musical Faerie Tale Date & Time: Thursday, May 2nd through Saturday, May 4th at 7:00…