Playing the Changes: How jazz music helped unite a South African university
Darius and Catherine Brubeck visit CU this week to discuss their work creating a jazz program in apartheid-era South Africa.
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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…
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Virginia Theatre raises its curtain after three months of going dark
Renovations have been completed at the Virginia Theatre, which is officially reopening for Ebertfest on April 23rd.
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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…
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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…
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The Japanese Paper Film Project brings forgotten film back to life
The Ebert Center for Film Studies is set to host The Japanese Paper Film Project on Friday night at the Spurlock Museum in Urbana.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Mar. 06 – Mar. 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.
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Deadline extended for Pens to Lens competition, giving students a chance to bring ideas to the big screen
Students have until March 9 to submit a script to the Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition.
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NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge open for students to share their stories
NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge is open through May 2nd, for students in grades 4-12.
