Chambana Proud

Episode 6: Team Champaign & Team Urbana

Whether it’s team Champaign-Urbana or team Urbana-Champaign, our sister cities led by Mayor Deb Feinen (Champaign) and Mayor Diane Marlin (Urbana) work together to create a place we can all call home. Listen in as the mayors share their visions for the cities and how they collaborate to improve quality of life for all residents no matter what side of Wright St. you’re on. Be sure to listen to the upcoming events to plan your New Year’s Eve.
This episode is sponsored by Furniture Lounge.
 
Show links:
Furniture Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/furniturelounge/
City of Champaign: https://champaignil.gov/
City of Urbana: https://urbanaillinois.us/
90’s Daughter at City Center: https://www.citycenterchampaign.com/
Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes at Rose Bowl Tavern: https://www.rosebowltavern.com/#calendar-1
Seven Saints Speakeasy: https://www.facebook.com/events/608819037667243/
Candy Foster at Boomerang’s: https://www.facebook.com/events/678787407046366

Holiday Traditions with Carly & Terri

As we approach the holidays, Carly and Terri share their unique traditions that are…different. Learn about what they fondly recall about time spent with loved ones. Share your traditions with us at chambanaproud.com.

Episode 5: I Like Popcorn, but It’s Not Beer

In this beer-themed episode, Carly & Terri get the inside scoop on Riggs Beer Company from Matt Riggs. From grain-to-glass to the importance of low-oil corn to the popular Christmas Market, you’ll learn why this family-owned brewery is beloved in Champaign-Urbana. Stay to the end to hear about the events coming December 16–18 in your final weekend before the holidays.
 
This episode is sponsored by Furniture Lounge.
 
Show links:
Furniture Lounge— https://www.facebook.com/furniturelounge/
Riggs Beer Company: https://www.riggsbeer.com/
CU Adventures— https://cuadventures.com/
Pour Bros— https://www.pourbroschampaign.com/
5th Annual St. Joe Santa 5K Run/Walk—https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/StJoseph/Santa5kRaces
Santa’s Secret Star—https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendar
Winter Solstice Celebration —https://www.urbanaparks.org/events/free-winter-solstice-celebration/
Drink N Drag Ho Ho Holiday Showcase—https://www.facebook.com/events/1300643227351968/?acontext=%7B
Mistletoe Market— https://mistletoemarketcu.square.site/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events— https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events

What’s Happening in Chambana — December 9 – 11

We have more holiday cheer this weekend! Terri & Carly share some of their ideas on things to check out including yoga with goats, visits with reindeer, and scoping out the holiday lights. Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.
 
Champaign County Forest Preserve District: https://ccfpd.org 
Children’s Holiday Shop with Crisis Nursery: https://crisisnursery.net/events/holiday-shop/  
Riggs’ Christmas Market: https://www.riggsbeer.com/christmas-market-2022/   
A Christmas Story at Parkland Theatre: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2022-2023-Theatre-Season/A-Christmas-Story  
Goat Yoga at Alto Vineyards: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/goat-yoga-inside- 
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch: https://reindeerranch.com/  
ChambanaMoms.com Holiday Lights: https://www.chambanamoms.com/2022/11/24/best-christmas-lights-champaign-urbana-metro-area/ 
Visit Champaign County Events Calendar: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events  

Episode 4: Making the Community Healthy

Keeping our community healthy is vital, especially heading into holiday season. Carly & Terri chat with Julie Pryde from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to learn about the many ways they serve the community and how the pandemic helped shine a light on their vast services. Stick around for when Terri & Carly share the many upcoming events to get you in the holiday spirit.  
This episode is sponsored by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District. 
Show links: 
Champaign County Forest Preserve District: https://ccfpd.org 
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District: https://www.c-uphd.org/ 
Tate Trees: https://tatetrees.com/  
Lodgic Everyday Kitchen: https://www.everydaykitchen.com/champaign-il  
Columbia Street Roastery: https://csrcoffee.com/  
The Nutcracker Presented by CU Ballet: https://krannertcenter.com/events/nutcracker-4  
Mahomet Village Christmas: https://www.mahometvillagechristmas.com/  
Mistletoe Market: https://mistletoemarketcu.square.site/ 
Allerton Holiday Showcase: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/holiday-showcase-139/  
Tuscola Christmastown: https://tuscola.org/residents/community-events/event/2022/12/02/2022-christmastown-celebration  
Grovestone Cooking Classes: https://grovestone.com/collections/classes  

What’s Happening in Chambana — Thanksgiving Weekend

Once Turkey Day has passed, Carly & Terri have a variety of events and activities to check out throughout the Champaign County area, from shopping (with wine!) to parades to football. Plan your holiday weekend with this week’s episode, brought to you by Guth & Associates.
Show links:
Guth & Associates: https://www.guthandassociates.com/
Monticello Main Street: https://monticellomainstreet.org/
Parade of Lights: https://champaigncenter.com/parade-of-lights/
IHSA State Football Championships: https://legendsplayhere.com/football/  
Shop Local Guide: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/our-stories?rec_id=366
Winter Nights at Prairie Farm: https://champaignparks.com/winter-nights-at-prairie-farm/  
 

Episode 3: Get Merry with the Champaign Center Partnership

It's time to turn to holiday happenings as Carly & Terri, joined by Xander from the Champaign Center Partnership, talk about the Parade of Lights and Shop Local Saturday. Xander shares some must-shop spots and joints in on Terri's quest to get Carly outside. Check out their conversation and start planning for the weekend's upcoming events.
Show links:
Guth & Associates: https://www.guthandassociates.com/ 
Champaign Center Partnership: https://champaigncenter.com/ 
Parade of Lights: https://champaigncenter.com/parade-of-lights/ 
Smoky’s House BBQ: https://www.smokysbbqsavoy.com/ 
Weird Meat Boyz: https://weirdmeatboyz.com/ 
Chambana Proud Merchandise: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ 
Gifford Community Craft Show: https://www.facebook.com/The-Gifford-Community-Craft-Show-1118991424932288/  
In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Art-Gallery/Exhibitions-Events/Exhibits/2022-Exhibits/In-Blackest-Shade-in-Darkest-Night
Community Yoga at the Sun Singer: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/community-yoga-at-the-music-barn-402/
Urbana Park District’s Turkey Trot: https://www.urbanaparks.org/buy-your-turkey-trot-t-shirts-today/
Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 
 

What’s Happening in Chambana — November 10–13, 2022

Before returning next week, Carly & Terri share a few events coming up this weekend throughout the Champaign County area and beyond. Art, antiques, basketball, and some satire are just a few things on the list.
Upcoming events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events 
Speak Café at Krannert Art Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu/events
Rural Life Antique Show Weekend: https://www.rurallifeshow.com/ 
Fighting lllini Men’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball?path=mbball 
League of CU Fine Art Fair: https://craftleagueofcu.org/ 
Station Theatre’s The Thanksgiving Play: https://stationtheatre.com/

Episode 2: The Story Behind ChambanaMoms.com

Episode 2 is filled with surprises with a new theme song from the one and only Ryan Groff of Elsinore & Modern Drugs fame, who shares his muse behind the music. The Mom-in-Chief of ChambanaMoms.com, Laura Bleill, joins Carly & Terri to share how the popular site started and how they’ve built a supportive community online and off.
Show links:
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve: https://www.ccfpd.org/forest-preserve/middle-fork-river-champaign-county
Perennial Sound Studio: https://www.perennialsoundstudio.com/
Modern Drugs: https://www.facebook.com/ModernDrugsBand/
Elsinore: https://elsinore.bandcamp.com/
ChambanaMoms.com
Upcoming events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events
International Pro Rodeo Finals at Gordyville: https://www.gordyvilleusa.com/calendar/2022/11/4/bwawm1rftca7imxcr4ctq32r68nqzs
Dark Side of the Moon at the Planetarium: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium
Illini Women’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-basketball?path=wbball
Pow Wow 101 at Spurlock Museum: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/#all
CUDO Board Game Playtest Convention: https://www.cudoplays.com/events 

Episode 1: Why Carly & Terri are Chambana Proud

In episode 1, we get an introduction to Carly & Terri, our Chambana Proud hosts. They give insights into what they do, their favorite part of working for the community, and answer some very difficult questions such as what their favorite restaurant is in the area (seriously, this is the hardest one to answer!). Dive in a little deeper to the Chambana Welcome Crew and how our community ambassadors are welcoming new residents and getting them connected. Finally, get your calendars ready and hear about the many upcoming events happening in the greater Champaign-Urbana area.
Show links: 
Podcast + Store—www.chambanaproud.com 
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation—www.champaigncountyedc.org 
Visit Champaign County—www.visitchampaigncounty.org (Events—www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events) 
Chambana Welcome Crew—www.yourewelcomecu.com
New to CU Mixers—www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/new-to-cu-mixer
Folk & Roots Festival—www.folkandroots.org
Boba Fest—www.urbanabobafest.com
Diwali on the Quad—oiir.illinois.edu/aacc/aacc-events/diwali-celebration
Disability Resource Expo— http://www.disabilityresourceexpo.org/
PechaKucha— https://www.pechakucha.com/events/pechakucha-night-champaign-urbana-event
Chicago Symphony Orchestra— https://krannertcenter.com/events/chicago-symphony-orchestra-3