Chambana Proud

What's Happening in Chambana: March 27–29

Spring is in full swing this weekend, with plenty of activities popping up across the Champaign-Urbana area to enjoy this weekend. Terri & Jordan run-down a few options to get you out. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a gamer, into the metaphysical realm, looking to entertain your toddler, or looking to cuddle with baby goats—you’ll find it in #chambana.  
 
Tune in chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast to plan your weekend.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/
42nd Annual Train Show: https://www.nmra.org/events/42nd-annual-train-show
Babies & Brunch: https://www.prairiefruits.com/upcoming-events
CUDO Plays Grand Exhibition: https://www.cudoplays.com/
Midwest Metaphysical Tour: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eclectic-Fearn/100064364636655/
Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1083
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

What's Happening in Chambana: March 20–22

As spring break comes to a close, Terri and Jordan give you some ideas on ways to get out and explore. From Big Ten Gymnastics to Mob Stories to celebrating Women’s History Month with a Drag Show, you’ll be able to plan a full weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.
 
Tune in to plan your weekend at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
Snakes on Spring Break: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/snakes-on-spring-break-2026
Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/wgym
Women’s History Month Drag Show: https://www.literarybookbar.com/
Giovanni Rocco’s Mob Stories: https://www.thevenuecu.com/promotionsandevents
Sunday Morning Bird Walk: https://www.urbanaparks.org/calendar
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Shopping Sustainably with 217Flea

Are you in on the thrifting trend? You should be, and 217Flea is making it easy! Terri talks with Emily at 217Flea and Resistance Threads on her very popular markets, how she managed to get students off campus, and why shopping for used clothing is so important for social, environmental, and economic purposes.
 
Stay tuned in for ideas on how to spend your spring break weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.
 
Listen at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
217Flea: https://217flea.com/
Resistance Threads: https://www.facebook.com/p/Resistance-Threads-61574054032432/
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament: https://legendsplayhere.com/
Lucky Dog 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Champaign/LuckyDogChampaign
The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade: https://mix945.com/2026/02/12/its-official-again/
Embroidery 101 Workshop: https://thetwistedcoloringbook.com/products/embroidery-101-march-14-2026
Community Seed Exchange: https://www.facebook.com/people/PondStreet/100092404190488/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

What's Happening in Chambana: March 6-8

This weekend showcases the many diverse events the Champaign-Urbana region hosts on any given week. From big antiquing events to early St. Patrick’s Day activities to celebrating literacy and short track speedskating competitions, you’ll find something to keep you entertained.
 
Tune in to plan your weekend at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
Country Spirit Antique Show : http://www.countryspiritshow.com/details.html
Patrick’s Day Festival: https://savoyil.recdesk.com/Community/Home
Read Across America Community Celebration: https://www.lincolnsquareurbana.com/events/read-across-america
Land of Lincoln Short Track Championships: https://champaignregionalspeedskating.org/land-of-lincoln/
S’mores Social: https://www.urbanaparks.org/lake-house-in-crystal-lake-park
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 85: Explore. Create. Code. Imagine at Parkland College.

It’s never too soon to get kids thinking about college. With Parkland’s College for Kids, they can start developing their passions for what comes next. Terri chats with Kathy about this year’s programming and learns about what opportunities exist for teens after they age out of these camps. From age 6–18, Parkland is creating that necessary connection to start thinking about the future.   
 
Stay tuned in for ideas on how to spend your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.
 
Listen at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
Parkland College for Kids: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Academic-Resources/Community-Education/Youth/College-For-Kids
Parkland Discover U Teens Programs: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Academic-Resources/Community-Education/Youth/DiscoverU-Teen-Programs
Hip Hop Convene Festival: https://krannertcenter.com/events/hip-hop-convene
2026 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts Screening: https://www.chambanafilmsociety.org/
Romeo & Juliet: https://parkland.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2011
217Flea’s Pop Up Market: https://217flea.com/
Insect Fear Film Festival: https://publish.illinois.edu/uiuc-egsa/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

What's Happening in Chambana: February 20-22

From celebrating Black Joy to high-powered Women’s Gymnastics, this weekend in Chambana offers brilliant opportunities to get out and explore. This week, Carly and Terri have a quick chat with special guest, Laura Bleill, as they preview the upcoming AgTech Week, March 9–13, celebrating its 10th anniversary!
 
Tune in to plan your weekend at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
AgTech Week: https://www.cuagtechweek.com/
From the Club, For Life: https://thevirginia.org/
Guided Tour Campus Culture: Antiquity that Shaped the University of Illinois: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2682
AMA with Meteorologist Andrew Pitchard: https://www.solagratiacsa.com/events/meteorologist-ama
Fighting Illini Women’s Gymnastics vs. UCLA: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/illini-wgym-vs-ucla
Black Joy Social with Open Mic, Step Performance, and Choir: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Department-Office-Directory/Student-Life/Fun-and-Friends/Upcoming-Events/Black-History-Month
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 84: The Art of Krannert Art Museum

Podcast Description:
We’ve all resorted to saying “KAM,” but when we do, we leave out the most important word—ART. At Krannert Art Museum, it’s more than what is on the walls. It is the years of planning that go into curating a show and the thought behind engagement efforts to make an exhibit come to life. Tune in as Carly and Terri chat with the people behind the scenes that help shape the serene and meaningful experiences that await in this community and campus gem.
 
Stay tuned in for ideas on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year!
 
Listen at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
Krannert Art Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu
Head over Heels: The Musical: https://stationtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
Love is a Joke Comedy Tour: https://yellowandcoevents.com/buy-tickets
Outside in Champaign Forests: Love Birds Edition: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/outside-in-champaign-forests-love-birds-edition
Anti-Valentine’s Day : https://www.bentleyspub.com/
Korean New Year Games: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2672
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

What's Happening in Chambana: February 6–8

This weekend is all about celebration. Terri & Carly share how you can celebrate Black History Month with Illinois Soul, the heart of folk music at Rose Bowl Tavern, world cultures through dance at Spurlock Museum, a new educational space at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, National Women & Girls in Sports Day with Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball, and the final weekend of the Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week presented by the University of Illinois Community Credit Union.
 
Tune in to plan your weekend at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week: https://experiencecu.org/events/restaurant-week
CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: https://rosebowltavern.com/
Flatlands Dance Film Festival: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2671
Prairie Fruits Farm Store & Classroom Grand Opening: https://www.prairiefruits.com/event-details/farm-store-classroom-grand-opening-party
Illinois Soul 2nd Anniversary featuring MAYSA: https://krannertcenter.com/events/illinois-soul-2nd-anniversary-featuring-maysa
National Women & Girls in Sports Day with Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.evenue.net/promotions/event/WB25/15/WB25SELLOUT

A Restaurant Week Preview with Urbana’s New Go-to Diner

The 10th Annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week presented by the University of Illinois Community Credit Union kicks off tomorrow! First time participant, Lazy Daisy Diner & Café, sits down with Carly & Terri to share more about their restaurant concept, how it came to be, the story behind the Giant Pancake, and what you can expect on their Restaurant Week menu.
 
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/
Lazy Daisy Diner & Café: https://lazydaisydiner.com/
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week: https://experiencecu.org/events/restaurant-week
Opening Night at the Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu/event/opening-night-museum-spring-2026
UI Con 2026: https://www.ui-con.org/
A Comedy Extravaganza: https://wl.eventim.us/event/a-comedy-extravaganza/676154?afflky=CanopyClub
Mudpuppy Festival: https://www.landconservationfoundation.org/events-1/mudpuppy-festival-2026
Moses the Black with the Chambana Film Society: https://www.chambanafilmsociety.org/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

What's Happening in Chambana: January 23–25

This chilly weekend, Terri & Carly are encouraging you to stay inside when exploring the C-U area. Plenty of activities will keep you warm and cozy, including live music, STEM activities, pineapple margaritas, and local films.
 
Tune in to plan your weekend at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
 
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
Neko Case: Neon Gray Midnight Green Tour: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1067
Innovation Center Open House: https://champaignparks.org/event/innovation-center-open-house/
Blue Sky Revival: Allman Brothers Tribute: https://rosebowltavern.com/
Pineapple Fest at Esquire Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/people/Esquire-Lounge-Inc/100063634990834/
Champaign Movie Makers 48-Hours Film Competition Screening : http://www.chambanafilmsociety.org/
Moses the Black Trailer: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/moses-the-black
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events