Chambana Proud

What’s Happening in Chambana — May 11–14

With the University of Illinois Commencement and Mother’s Day happening this weekend, Terri and Carly run down all the ways you can get out and celebrate. From a little wine at Alto Vineyards to a family bike ride on the Kickapoo Rail Trail, there’s many ways to enjoy getting out and about this weekend. 
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Bike Ride on the Kickapoo Rail Trail: https://www.prairiecycleclub.org/ 
Champaign-Urbana Herb Society Annual Herb Sale: https://www.facebook.com/events/719357746314289/?acontext=%7B 
Queer Prom Goes Over the Rainbow: https://www.unitingpride.org/calendar.html 
Music Under the Vines at Alto Vineyards: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/music-under-the-vines-pain-killers
Whose Live Anyway: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=811
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 15: 75 years of Conservation, Education, and Compatible Recreation

Terri and Carly sit down with the Champaign County Forest Preserve District that is celebrating 75 years of serving our community. Dive in to learn about the many spaces and amenities while also learning about the impactful conservation and sustainability efforts that impact not just the preserves but the overall health of our area. Stay tuned as they run down a massive list of events coming up this weekend that you won’t want to miss.  
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Champaign County Forest Preserve District: https://www.ccfpd.org/
CobraVenture Pitch Showcase: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Life-at-Parkland/Student-Life/Parkland-Entrepreneurial-Network/CobraVenture/CobraVenture-Pitch-Competition
Cinco De Mayo Celebrations at Cowboy Monkey: https://www.facebook.com/events/193865026728311/?acontext=%7B; Rose Bowl Tavern https://www.facebook.com/events/137109495986047/?acontext=%7B; and Toro Loco https://www.facebook.com/events/1386086095480707/?acontext=%7B
Urbana’s Market at the Square: https://urbanamarket.org/
Matsuri: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-house-matsuri-tickets-601653260097
Perimeter Road Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/1153243605389774/?acontext=%7B
Toast to Taylor Street: https://www.facebook.com/events/183704787423346/?acontext=%7B
L’Inferno Jazz Concert & Film Screening: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/1169?eventId=33454584
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

What’s Happening in Chambana — April 27–May 1

It’s a big weekend with the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend taking over the streets. Don’t miss other great events coming up including driving a train and lots of options for theatre. Also learn about why you should support local during National Small Business Week, starting April 30.
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend: https://illinoismarathon.com/ 
Leaving Iowa: http://twincitytheatreco.org/current-season/
Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower: https://krannertcenter.com/events/octavia-e-butlers-parable-sower
Throttle Time at Monticello Railway Museum: https://www.mrym.org/calendar/bgn1e2e37p1pqprzhf3uq6qwmftehx-zw55j-z5xzs
Fiddler on the Roof: http://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/roof
National Small Business Week: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 
 

Episode 14: We Run This Town

Coming up on one of the biggest weekends of the year, Carly & Terri catch up with Jan Seeley, Race Director for the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend. She shares highlights for 2023, how the event has evolved and impacted the health of our community, and what’s coming up in 2024. Stay tuned for all the amazing events coming up this weekend, including the annual Ebertfest!
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links:
Ebertfest at the Virginia Theatre: https://ebertfest.com/  
Falconry Demonstration & Film, Overland, at Spurlock Museum: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2314 
Earth Day at Meadowbrook Park: https://www.facebook.com/events/705651721140375/ 
Earth Day at the Urbana Free Library: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/7604578   
Allerton Races: http://allerton.illinois.edu/events/allerton-races-2023/   
Spring Plant Sale at Delight Flower Farm: https://www.facebook.com/events/2166542410212303/?acontext=%7B
Dance for People with Parkinson's: https://krannertcenter.com/events/dance-people-parkinsons-72
 C-U Symphony Orchestra: A Festival of Rhythm: https://krannertcenter.com/events/champaign-urbana-symphony-orchestra-festival-rhythm
Parable of the Sower: https://krannertcenter.com/events/octavia-e-butlers-parable-sower 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ 
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events

What’s Happening in Chambana — April 13–16

Terri & Carly go Boneyarding in anticipation of the upcoming Boneyard Arts Festival happening this weekend. Be on the lookout for University of Illinois moms taking over the community with a weekend filled with art, music, belly dancing, and some springtime activities. Check it all out!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Boneyard Arts Festival: https://boneyardartsfestival.org/ 
University of Illinois Mom’s Weekend: https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/7404
Shimmylicious Chambana Spring Hafla Dance: https://www.facebook.com/events/904037150625152/
Spring Dried Flower Wreath Workshop: https://sunflowerstudiodesigns.square.site/product/spring-dried-flower-wreath-workshop-4-16/690?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=11
Wonders of the Wetland: https://www.ccfpd.org/Museum-Education/Events/Event-Detail/wonders-of-the-wetland-with-doug-mills
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 13: Creating a Healthy Community through Art

Spring is in the air and Terri and Carly look forward to all that’s on the horizon in Champaign-Urbana, including the Boneyard Arts Festival. Tune is as they talk to Kelly White with 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council so you can learn all that you need to know about this countywide event and why art heals us and creates vibrant communities.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
40 North: https://www.40north.org/ 
Boneyard Arts Festival: https://boneyardartsfestival.org/ 
An Evening with Lisa See: https://champaign.org/event/an-evening-with-lisa-see-6842948
Sweeney Todd at Parkland College Theatre: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2022-2023-Theatre-Season/Sweeney-Todd
Downtown Champaign Wine Walk: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-wine-walk-3rd-annual-tickets-515251871217
Sensory Egg Hunt: http://cuspecialrecreation.com/events/sensory-egg-hunt-3/
Introduction to Beekeeping at Parkland College: https://parkland.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=13775&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

What’s Happening in Chambana — March 30–April 2

This weekend will put you in a state of awe with the Engineering Open House, Illini Esports Invitational, Edible Book Festival, and impressive dance in downtown Champaign. Get Carly and Terri’s rundown of what you can do this weekend on this week’s episode of Chambana Proud. 
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Krannert Center at The Virginia: Dance at Illinois Downtown: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-virginia-dance-illinois-downtown   
Engineering Open House: https://eohillinois.org/   
Illini Esports Invitational: https://web.cvent.com/event/651a0729-2195-4c7b-97b7-b2e732803588/summary 
Edible Book Festival: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/edible-book-festival/ 
Douglass Park Egg Hunt: https://champaignparks.com/event/eggs-ploration-4/ 
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ 
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 12: Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility with the Japan House

Terri & Carly celebrate the start of spring with an abundance of upcoming events. They chat with Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, Director of the Japan House at the University of Illinois about the history of the space, the experiences designed to bring tranquility, and the most popular question—when will we see the cherry blossoms. Tune in to learn more about this space that aims to help you be harmonious with yourself and others.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Japan House: https://japanhouse.illinois.edu/  
Champaign County History Museum: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/  
39th Annual Lincoln Square Train Show: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=739474114548294&set=a.623598506135856 
Champaign Comic Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/1074805293912190/?acontext=%7B
Is It Spring Yet: https://champaignparks.com/event/is-it-spring-yet/
Fighting Illini Men’s Tennis: https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-tennis/schedule
Our Planet Live in Concert: http://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/ourplanet 
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

What’s Happening in Chambana — March 16–19

Terri & Carly rundown the weekend events, from movies, games, and the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Tune in now to learn what's coming up in Champaign-Urbana!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Dirty Dancing at the Virginia Theatre: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=778 
World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade: https://mix945.com/2023/02/16/its-back-urbana/ 
A Shamrockin’ Glow: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events?event=18022 
Norden & Wright Soapery Anniversary Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/1925143947838442/1925143957838441/?active_tab=about
CUDO Plays: March of the Robots: https://www.facebook.com/events/3534165036909213/?acontext=%7B
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 11: Building a Strong Sense of Trust with Chancellor Robert J. Jones, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Carly and Terri recap what they've been up to (hint: Bravo drama!) before sitting down with Chancellor Robert J. Jones from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He shares why we're recovering from Midwest modesty, why it’s important to highlight the many innovations from the University, and how it benefits the community and the world at large. Stay tuned to hear the many events happening to kick-off spring break.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: https://illinois.edu/
Orphan’s Treasure Box: https://www.orphanstreasurebox.org/
IHSA Boys State Basketball: https://www.legendsplayhere.com
Central Illinois Home & Garden Show: https://www.visitmahomet.com/new/index.php/home-garden-show
Moms & Mimosas: https://www.facebook.com/events/1939482953051742/?ref=110
An Afternoon of Beer & Cheese: https://www.facebook.com/events/869753987588824/?acontext=%7B
Fighting Illini Gymnastics, Baseball, and Softball: https://fightingillini.com/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events