Entertainment
5 months ago
Movies under the stars: ‘One of them Days’ to screen on the quad May 29

Students and community members are invited to enjoy a summer evening under the stars as the Illini Union Board continues its Summer Films on the Quad series with a free screening of One of them Days on Thursday, May 29 at 9:00 p.m. at Anniversary Plaza.

Entertainment
5 months ago
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” coming to Virginia Theatre this summer

The timeless music of Carole King takes center stage at the Virginia Theatre this summer as the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company (CUTC) and J. Barry Howell present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning production “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”

College
6 months ago
Giertz Gallery presents “Around the Block V: Artists from Our Neighborhood”

“We are delighted to host our fifth ‘Around the Block’ exhibition,” gallery director Lisa Costello said. “It is always a pleasure to be able to host such a community-oriented event where regional artists can exhibit their work and family, friends, and neighbors can visit the gallery and view the artwork in person. The exhibition includes works by artists from our community and some alumni. It is a survey of artists living in our area and I was pleased Josh agreed to be our juror.”

Entertainment
6 months ago
Fran Lebowitz and Ben Folds headline fall 2025 events at The Virginia Theatre

The Virginia Theatre is set to welcome two powerhouse performers this fall with Fran Lebowitz and Ben Folds both bringing their distinct voices to the stage in October and November.

Community
6 months ago
Several showings at the Virginia Theatre announced

Showtimes:

Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7.00

The original 1975 American thriller directed by Academy Award®-winner Steven Spielberg. Jaws set the standard for suspenseful cinema and forever changed the movie-going experience.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Miller Holler set to rock The Cadillac in Paxton on May 16

Get ready for a high-energy night as Nashville-based country rock band Miller Holler takes the stage at The Cadillac in Paxton on Friday, May 16 from 8 to 11 p.m. Known for their fiery performances and infectious energy, the band promises a night of both original songs and country rock covers that’ll keep the crowd on their feet.

Community
6 months ago
Champaign Urbana area pools open for the season

Most facilities will open by Memorial Day weekend, with extended hours and special events scheduled throughout the season.

Community
6 months ago
Experience Champaign-Urbana announces hiking and trail experience pass

The passport highlights the distance of each trail, where to access, accessibility information, and more. Users who hike at least 20 trails across the area will earn a new t-shirt design, created by local artist, David Michael Moore. The shirt highlights notable icons in area parks from the Sun Singer at Allerton Park & Retreat Center to the Natural Playscape at Homer Lake and sculpture garden at Meadowbrook Park.

Community
6 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $1,348,786 online

This is the second largest Cash Castle jackpot won so far, right after a $1.4 million jackpot was won in April, and a $462,000 jackpot was won in March. The game is a $30 progressive FastPlay game where thee jackpot begins at $100,000, the highest starting jackpot of any Illinois Lottery FastPlay game, and grows with each ticket sold until the jackpot is won. Since the Cash Castle’s start on February 27, more than Lottery FastPlay game, with prizes totalling to $24.4 million.

Community
6 months ago
The Virginia Theatre hosting CAIN: The Jesus Music Tour

The showing takes place Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for a night packed with joy, music, and moments you’ll never forget — it’s the Jesus Music Tour with CAIN and special guest Charley Cain! If you love singing your heart out, dancing like nobody’s watching, and celebrating faith in the most fun and uplifting way, this show is for you. Tickets for this show go on sale for the general public Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11am.

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