Chambana Proud

Episode 19: Creating a Community Space

Terri & Carly sit down with Tricia, Deputy Director of the Champaign Public Library, to learn about the vast resources they provide to all in our community. Stay tuned for a rundown of the many events leading up to and including the 4th of July.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Champaign Public Library: https://champaign.org
Freedom Fest at Lake of the Woods: https://www.ccfpd.org/Forest-Preserves/Lake-of-the-Woods/Freedom-Fest
61874th of July: https://savoy61874thofjuly.com/home
Arthur Freedom Celebration: https://www.facebook.com/ArthurFireworks1
Monticello Fireworks: https://www.cityofmonticello.net/calendar.aspx
Rantoul Fireworks: https://rantoulchamber.com/event/rantoul-fireworks/
Paxton Fireworks: https://www.paxtonchamber.com/event-details/annual-4th-of-july-celebration
Champaign County Freedom Celebration: https://july4th.net/
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 — June 23–25

Carly & Terri run down some top events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area, from celebrating local beer to a big Pride celebration. Tune in and make your weekend plans!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Riggs Fest: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/riggs-fest-2023/ 
Tolono Fun Day: https://www.facebook.com/TolonoFunDay 
Lyle Lovett at The Virginia Theatre: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=845 
Movie on the Lawn at Mahomet Library: https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/events/movieonthelawn
Pride Events at Rose Bowl: https://www.unitingpride.org/calendar.html
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 18: Mining Your Quirks

Terri & Carly are on the road, talking about how to attract people to Champaign-Urbana. Listen as they talk with Tim & Winona from RoleCall, an organization that is helping communities across the country tell their story, including yours truly. Don’t miss a run down of the many events coming up and how to spend time with dad over Father’s Day.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Jersey Boys at Sullivan’s Little Theatre on the Square: https://littletheatreonthesquare.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=1109 
Juneteenth Celebration: https://champaignparks.com/event/juneteenth/ 
The Dollhouse Presents: An Evening with Cameron McCill: https://www.firedollstudio.com/candlelight-concert-series  
Father’s Day Celebration at Sholem Aquatic Center: https://www.facebook.com/events/229426026199861  
Free Community Fishing!: https://www.facebook.com/events/3352338645004923/  
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
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 — June 9–11

From everything radio-controlled, to Pride, to unique soda, it's happening in the greater Champaign-Urbana area! Here's Terri & Carly's run-down of what you can do this weekend on this week’s Chambana Proud.
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ 
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 
Horizon RC Fest 2023: https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest.html
Pound the Pavement for Pride 5k: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Tuscola/PoundthePavementforPride
Yoga in the Park (Meadowbrook Park): https://www.urbanaparks.org/events/free-yoga-in-the-park-2019/?F_d=06-08-2019
Mahomet Soda Festival: http://www.visitmahomet.com/new/index.php/soda-fest
Donut Train at the Monticello Railway Museum: https://www.mrym.org/donut-train
RoleCall Talent Attraction Summit: https://rolecall-8213491.hs-sites.com/summit#application 

Episode 17: Fostering the Local Food Movement

A discussion with Leslie from Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery sheds light on why Champaign-Urbana is ground zero for the best local food scene in the country. Learn about their beginnings in making award-winning goat cheese and how the rich soil in our area provides opportunities for thriving agriculture that feeds the community.  
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Prairie Fruits Farm: https://www.prairiefruits.com/ 
Summer Films on the Quad: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7?eventId=33457209&listType=list 
Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/programs/friday-night-live
19th Annual Festival of Quilts: https://www.cunninghamhome.org/events/annual-festival-quilts-0
Pour Brothers Presents Market Street Beer Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1031901264459556/
LOVE for ALLerton: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/love-for-allerton-june-3/
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 — May 25–29

Tune in as Carly and Terri run down all the great events and activities happening over Memorial Day Weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Military Family History with Bill McLane: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/8154708 
Jazz in the Park: https://champaignparks.com/event/jazz-in-the-park/2023-05-25/
CU Comedy with Jesse Tuttle: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/c-u-comedy-with-jesse-tuttle
Baby Reindeer at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch: https://www.reindeerranch.com/
Sholem Aquatic Center: https://champaignparks.com/facility/sholem-aquatic-center/
Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center: https://www.urbanaparks.org/facilities/crystal-lake-park-family-aquatic-center/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 16: Bringing History to Life

Terri & Carly are joined by co-chairs, Angela Rivers and Barbara Suggs Mason, of the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail to learn more about this impactful project, their vision of the Trail, and what they hope it will do for the community. Tune in for many important moments in local history and stick around for a round up of what’s coming up to enjoy in the community.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Native Plants at Meadowbrook Park: https://www.urbanaparks.org/assets/1/6/Field_Guide_USA_Urbana_IL_NativePlants_MeadowbrookPark_2022.pdf  
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail: https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/ 
Illini Baseball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/baseball
Picnic with the Peonies: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/picnic-with-the-peonies-2/ 
Lakehouse Candle Light Serenade: https://www.urbanaparks.org/buy-tickets-now-for-the-lake-house-candlelight-serenade-may-19/ 
Draggin’ on Main: https://www.facebook.com/events/229169792813898 
Champaign Farmer’s Market: https://www.thelandconnection.org/champaign-farmers-market/ 
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 — 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