Tag: arts and culture

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana this weekend?

Our calendar of arts and entertainment events in central Illinois.

217 Today: Live theater and music take over Champaign and Urbana in the upcoming weeks

August 2, 2023 Today’s headlines: The University of Illinois College of Education organized a workshop to help teachers learn how to teach Asian American history. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is launching a program to help coordinate abortions at hospitals for high-risk patients. Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller condemned yesterday’s new federal indictment of former President Donald Trump

A woman sits in front of a mural in a brightly lit restaurant, looking at her phone.

Congolese music icon Ferré Gola performs in CU

Because this is Gola’s first performance in the United States as a solo artist, people are traveling to Champaign-Urbana from across the country to see the performances this weekend.

Two people play guitar and electric bass on stage with synths and electrical equipment around them.

Pride performance kicks off Allerton Park Concert Series

Dozens gather for pride event at Allerton Park and Retreat Center.