Chambana Proud

This weekend, Terri & Carly say goodbye for now to our summer programming while we welcome back our fall Illini sports. Add in an annual music festival, a top-notch costume and prop sale, and the return of RC Fest, and you have a busy weekend in the C-U area.
 
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
 
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/
Mahomet Music Festival: https://www.mahometmusicfest.com/home
FINAL Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/
Fighting Illini Volleyball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-volleyball
Krannert Center Costume & Prop Sale: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-costume-and-prop-sale-0
Horizon RC Fest: https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Parkland College is celebrating 60 years of making education and employment a possibility for tens of thousands in our region. Carly & Terri talk with Dr. Pam Lau, Parkland College President, about the impact over the years and how they are finding innovative ways to create learning opportunities that meet people where they’re at and position graduates for strong careers.
 
Keep tuned in for the many ways to get out this weekend, including a Sweetcorn Festival, a historical tour, art on the farm, music from a local Broadway phenom, and a night of symphony in the park.
 
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: https://www.parkland.edu/
Jonathan Butler-Duplessis at Yellow & Co.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yellow-co-presents-broadway-actorsinger-jonathan-butler-duplessis-tickets-1988446064707?aff=oddtdtcreator
Downtown Champaign Historic Buildings Tour: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/tours
Cyanotype Sun Photography Workshop: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/online-shop/p/cyanotype-aug22
Riggs Sweetcorn Festival: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/sweetcorn-festival-571/
The ILLIAC: https://theilliac.com/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Find ways to cool down this weekend before students return to campus! Terri & Carly run down a few ways to get out and cool in the C-U area. From flamingo races, to Black comedy, music and hikes under dark skies, celebrating upcoming screenwriters, and local businesses, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.
 
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/
The Flamazing Race: https://champaignparks.org/event/the-flamazing-race-a-cusr-fundraiser/
For the Culture: Comedy & Open Mic Night: https://www.visitdowntownchampaign.com/event-details/comedy-show-and-open-mic-at-the-literary
Pens to Lens: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1142
Dark Sky Series: Two Shoes Urbana Review and Space Sounds: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/dark-sky-series-space-sounds
Horizon’s Birthday Party: https://www.climbhorizon.com/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Our summer weekends are waning, but Terri & Carly are back to share the many ways you can enjoy these last few weekends before school starts. From community celebrations to blues fests, movies on the country’s largest scoreboard, and theatre performances.
 
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
 
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 Days: http://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days-2/
8th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Festival: https://prairiecrossroads.org/bluesfest.html
Joseph Community Festival: https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Joseph-Illinois-Community-Festival-100070064362375/
FamILLy Movie Night: https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/7/10/football-free-busey-bank-familly-movie-night-set-for-saturday-aug-8
The Station Theatre Summer Bash: https://stationtheatre.com/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

What started as a bit of a joke became a flagship beer for Triptych Brewing. Carly & Terri talk with Triptych owner, Anthony Benjamin, about the humble beginnings of Dank Meme and their creative plans for how they plan to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
 
Stay tuned in to plan your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.
 
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/
Triptych Brewing: https://triptychbrewing.com/
Dank Meme Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/36021280947471452
Good Trouble Lives On: https://www.champaigncountyindivisible.org/gtlo
Beep Baseball Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/nbba76/photos/beep-baseball-fans-the-annual-champaign-event-is-coming-soonmark-your-calendars-/1427983689355087/
Untold Story of the Potawatomi Trail of Death:https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/potawatomi-storytelling-with-george-godfrey
Taylor Street Block Party: https://www.facebook.com/taylorstreetblockparty
Re-Circle Pop-Up: https://circlesboutique.com/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Looking for plans this weekend? Carly & Terri run down a few ways to get out and enjoy this summer weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. From big agricultural shows, to free airplane rides, to scavenger hunts for world-class costumes, you’ll find plenty of ways to stay active.
 
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
 
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/
Historic Farm Days: https://www.historicfarmdays.com/
Red, Whites, and the Blues: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/reds-whites-blues/
Young Eagles Rally: https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE26221BR
Haunts and Legends of UIUC: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/tours
PostMark Urbana: https://40north.org/our_programs/postmark-urbana/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

The Kickapoo Rail Trail has been decades in the making. This summer will see many of those final connection points take place. Terri and Carly chat with Sam Ihm from the Champaign County Forest Preserves to learn more about the KRT, how it started, get up to speed on the progress, and learn about the potential for future expansion.
 
Stay tuned in for the many ways you can celebrate the 4th of July all around Central Illinois this 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/
Kickapoo Rail Trail: https://www.onekrt.org/
Champaign County Forest Preserves: https://www.champaignforests.org/
Horse Progress Days: https://horseprogressdays.com/
Audiofeed Festival: https://audiofeedfestival.com/
Monticello Freedom Fest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/149410032585824/
Homer Freedom and Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homer-Village-Hall/197714027540413
Tuscola Sparks in the Park: https://tuscola.org/sparks26
Paxton’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Party: https://www.paxtonmainstreet.com/event/paxtons-old-fashioned-4th-of-july-celebration/
Champaign County Freedom Celebration: https://july4th.net/
The Farms: Beehive Observation: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/beehive-observation/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Fireworks, drone shows, community celebrations, local beer, and more Pride events combine for another brilliant weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. Tune in as Carly & Terri run down all the details you need to know to get out and about.
 
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
 
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/
Riggs Fest: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/riggs-fest-2024-956-473/
Tolono Fun Days: http://tolonofundays.org/schedule-of-events/
Arthur’s Freedom Celebration: https://arthuril.us/events/event/arthurs-freedom-celebration-4
MLK Jettie Rhodes Community Day: https://www.mlkjrd.com/#/
Tea with the King and Queen: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drag-tea
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

This weekend is filled with celebrations! Carly & Terri share how you can celebrate Juneteenth with a concert, Pride at Toast to Taylor Street, America 250 with an incredible exhibit, the stunning summer blooms with the Master Gardener Walk, and our vibrant theatre scene with a production at the Station Theatre.
 
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
 
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/
Forging Liberty Exhibit: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/
Juneteenth Concert: https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth-concert/
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged): https://stationtheatre.com/season-53
Champaign County Master Gardner Walk: https://extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/garden-walk-2026
Toast to Taylor Street Pride Edition: https://www.facebook.com/taylorstreetblockparty
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

The Champaign County History Museum, vital to preserving our local history, is pulling out all the stops to help us celebrate America’s 250 with an exception exhibit. Tune in as Carly & Terri talk with Museum President, TJ Blakeman, about the rare items on display for a brief time at the Champaign Public Library. Stay tuned in for weekend events from Raggedy Ann rallies to soda fests to Juneteenth celebrations.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 County History Museum: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/
Forging Liberty Exhibit: https://secure.champaigncountyhistory.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents
Raggedy Ann Rally: https://www.facebook.com/events/2012694962919848/
Mahomet Soda Fest: https://www.mahometchamber.com/soda-fest
Junteenth Celebration: https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth/
Dark Sky Series: Disney and Pixar’s Elio: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/dark-sky-series-disney-and-pixars-elio
Songs for a New World: https://twincitytheatreco.ludus.com/index.php
Chambana Proud: https://www..com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events