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:…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 28 – Mar. 31

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 28 – Mar. 31

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. Silent Book Club at Analog        Date & Time: Thursday, March 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.        Location: Analog,…

Long-delayed ‘Falsettos’ production explores family, Jewish identity, LGBTQ+ history
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Long-delayed ‘Falsettos’ production explores family, Jewish identity, LGBTQ+ history

Two of Illinois Public Media’s very own will take the stage for the opening week of Falsettos at the Station Theatre in Urbana. IPM News Director, Reginald Hardwick spoke with IPM’s hosts and reporters Owen Henderson and Kimberly Schofield about their roles and the significance of this musical. Reginald Hardwick: This is Morning Edition from Illinois…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 14 – Mar. 17

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 14 – Mar. 17

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at Hoogland Center for the Arts        Date & Time: Thursday, March 14th, 7:30 p.m.  …

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 07 – Mar. 10

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 07 – Mar. 10

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Bruce Hornsby and yMusic at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts         Date & Time: Thursday, March 7th, 7:30 p.m.  …

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 28 – Mar. 03

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 28 – Mar. 03

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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 History Month: ANCHOR: The Music, the Message, and the Movement of Black American Artists          Date & Time: Wednesday, February…