A man with is bent over playing a saxophone with insects covering him.
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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. 09 – May. 12

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

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…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 18 – Apr. 23

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 18 – Apr. 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. Ebertfest at Virginia Theatre        Date & Time: Thursday, April 18th – Saturday, April 20th        Location: Virginia Theatre, downtown…

Music, physics and theater professors at UIUC are launching a new art and science collective

Music, physics and theater professors at UIUC are launching a new art and science collective

A performance about a journey of two voyagers exploring the quantum realm has inspired a group of professors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to launch a new art and science collective. In 2018, physics professor Smitha Vishveshwara and theater professor Latrelle Bright created an interdisciplinary performance called “Quantum Voyagers,” which presents the story…

Two women in a care
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Movie filmed in Champaign premiering at Eberfest

CHAMPAIGN – Christine Swanson, has been writing, directing, and producing films for over 25 years, but her latest film was shot primarily in Champaign, IL. Albany Road premieres at Ebertfest this Saturday, April 20th, at 4pm at the Virginia Theatre. Swanson spoke with Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield about the film, what it’s like to…

Ebertfest Festival Director highlights its 25 year history

Ebertfest Festival Director highlights its 25 year history

CHAMPAIGN – Opening night of Eberfest is Wednesday, April 17th at the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign. Now in its 25th year, the annual film festival showcases films, filmmakers, and special guests, including famed actors and musicians. Nate Kohn has been the festival director since its founding in 1999 and spoke with Morning Edition host…

A.I.M dances to “If I Were A Love Song"
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A.I.M by Kyle Abraham visits Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Kyle Abraham is an internationally renowned choreographer. His dance company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, is one of the most active touring companies in the United States. A.I.M be performed on Friday, April 12 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. IPM’s Kennedy Vincent talked with Abraham. Abraham established his company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in…

UIUC’s Black Chorus pays tribute in annual Mom’s Day concert
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UIUC’s Black Chorus pays tribute in annual Mom’s Day concert

URBANA – The University of Illinois Black Chorus presents their annual Mom’s Day concert this Saturday, April 13th, at 7:30pm at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with conductor and professor, Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, about those being honored at the concert and the impact Black Chorus has…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 11 – Apr. 14

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 11 – Apr. 14

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. CLYDE’S at Heartland Theatre Company          Date & Time: Thursday, April 11th, 7:30 p.m.           Friday, April…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 04 – Apr. 07

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 04 – Apr. 07

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. Black Square at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts        Date & Time: Thursday, April 4th, 7:30 p.m.        Location:…