Tag: music

Grammy-nominated artist MAYSA to perform for Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration

MAYSA will perform in the Tryon Festival Theatre at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to help Illinois Soul celebrate its two year anniversary.

Illinois Soul celebrates two years of amplifying Black voices

101.1 FM Illinois Soul is celebrating its two year anniversary next weekend.

A man somersaults in the air over other performers on stage.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 29 – Feb. 1

An art exhibition, January Dance, CU Restaurant Week, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A bird of prey with its wings spread rests on an outstretched, gloved, human arm.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 22 – Jan. 25

A heavy metal tribute band, a performance with puppets, a musical theatre celebration, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A dog is traveling toward a house in snow-covered ground with a blue sky in the background.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 15 – Jan. 18

A puzzle competition, celebrations of movies, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Large statues of prehistoric creatures in a hallway.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 8 – Jan. 11

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour, dancing, a screenwriting workshop, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 1 – Jan. 4

Winter runs, ice skating, a one-act play and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Three people drink from pint glasses in the snow.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 25 – Dec. 28

Live music, dancing, celebrating local community and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

An adult and two children cross a road toward a lighted alleyway.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 11 – Dec. 14

Plays, book signings with authors, winter lights and more are all happening in Central Illinois this week.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 4 – Dec. 7

The Nutcracker ballet, a holiday parade, community dances, and more are all happening in Central Illinois this week.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 27 – Nov. 30

Rigg’s Christmas Market, a tribute to music legends, the Parade of Lights, and more are coming to central IL this weekend.

A box covered in wrapping paper, two trees and a wreath decorated for Christmas on display.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 20 – Nov. 23

Musicals, films, holiday markets, and more are all happening this week in central IL.

Several women in peach-colored dresses with gold trim dance together in a large open room with wood floors.

‘Our strength lies in letting many identities thrive’: U of I celebrates South Asian cultures

The hypnotic tunes of South Asian music merged with the sound of ghungroo bells, as dozens of audience members clapped and moved along with dancers Thursday night, many joining in to sing familiar South Asian tunes.

A table with decorations for Día de los Muertos.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 30 – Nov. 2

Halloween activities, Día de los Muertos celebrations, auditions for a play, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.

Two adults and two children on a path surrounded by trees and fall decorations.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 16 – Oct. 19

The CU Jazz Festival, Halloween and fall celebrations, international musical touring acts, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.