WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 28 – Aug. 31
A sweetcorn festival, a popcorn festival, a blues festival, a cheese festival, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 21 – Aug. 27
An audition workshop, the premier working vintage farm show in the U.S., one of the biggest garage sales across CU, music and sweet corn festivals, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
Funk, flow and freedom: How the legacy of Black music continues
From gospel to house, jazz to rhythm and blues, Black music has helped shape the foundation of American music, but where did it all start?
Five Cities Baroque Festival returns to Central Illinois for its third year
The Five Cities Baroque Festival kicks off this weekend across Central Illinois, celebrating the western classical music of the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Beat returns to downtown Champaign
The Beat kicks off this Saturday at 8pm in downtown Champaign.
Making a comeback: The Fray’s guitarist discusses band’s music and current tour
The Fray is performing at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this weekend as part of its 2025 tour.
‘Celebrating Africa’ event highlights North African and Arab belonging at the University of Illinois
Attendees of the “Celebrating Africa” event on on April 25 were transported to Africa with Zimbabwean music, dances and the aromas of authentic dishes like Senegalese jollof, Egyptian koshari, Ethiopian injera, Moroccan mint tea, and South African specialties. Each plate told a story of migration and shared history.
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.
Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey to close out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month
Renowned guitarist and singer Isaiah Sharkey closes out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month.
NPR Tiny Desk Contest taking music submissions from artists
NPR’s Tiny Desk contest is open through February 10th.
Local record label wins two Grammy Awards after 19 years
A local record company has won a Grammy for Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.
There’s a new Piano Man in town
Andrew Simek is taking over the role of the Piano Man at the Canopy Club in Urbana.
A look back at the late Zakir Hussain’s performances in Urbana
Renowned Indian musician Zakir Hussain, who died this week, performed twice in Urbana within the last few years.
From classroom to club: U of I holds student DJ showcase in Urbana
Student DJs from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign showcased their work at an event at Gallery Art Bar Thursday night. The DJ 101 showcase was held in tandem with the U of I’s Hip Hop Innovation Center.
Michael Feinstein pays tribute to Tony Bennett in song
Michael Feinstein is currently on tour with the Carnegie Hall Big Band to celebrate the late Tony Bennett and is performing at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 9th. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Feinstein about the Because of You tour and his extensive career.