Illinois Arts Council promotes regional approach: ‘It’s only going to get better’
Tasked with promoting the arts across the state, The Illinois Arts Council is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 14 – Aug. 17
An educational nature hike, a film festival celebrating an Oscar-winning actor, a gala celebrating student films, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Aug. 7 – Aug. 10
The Illinois State Fair, live music festivals, film screenings and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 31 Sound Bites (Live Concert Series)Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Plaza Stage, Champaign, ILDetails: Weekly Thursday concert series. This week:
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 24 Jazz in the Park: Emma Taylor Trio & TromBariTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Morrissey Park, Champaign, ILDetails: Presented by Champaign
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 17 – Jul. 20
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 17 Uncorked at Krannert CenterTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, ILDetails: Final installment of the
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 10 Coffee and a Craft: Beginner Knit for AdultsTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Douglass Branch Library, Champaign, ILDetails: Monthly summer workshop.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 3 Intuitive Yoga and JournalingTime: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, ILDetails: Part of the weekly series
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 26 – Jun. 29
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 19 – Jun. 22
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, June 19 Juneteenth Celebration at Lake Land CollegeTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Lake Land College, Mattoon, ILDetails: Enjoy music, games, giveaways, a
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 12 – Jun. 15
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, June 12 Juneteenth 2025: Reflections and Reverence CeremonyTime: 12:00 p.m.Location: Urbana City HallDetails: Presentations and workshops to educate the public and celebrate Juneteenth,
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 05 – Jun. 08
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, June 5 Reparations Town Hall at Church of the Living GodTime: 7:00 p.m.Location: Champaign, ILDetails: Panel of national and local speakers will address
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 29 – June 01
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, May 29 Walk with a Naturalist – Lake of the Woods Forest PreserveTime: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Mahomet, IL (Buffalo Trace Prairie
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 22 – May 25
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. Wednesday, May 21 Abstract Citizen Jazz Quartet at Gallery Art BarTime: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Urbana, ILDetails: Modern jazz quartet from Miami, FL
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 15 – May 18
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, May 15 Speed Dating at Gallery Art BarTime: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Location: Urbana, ILDetails: People ages 20–39 can meet and connect in