Chambana Proud

What's Happening in Chambana: August 7–10

As summer starts to wind down, Carly and Terri run down a full weekend of events to hold on to the spirit of the season. From the Champaign Park District’s CU Days to a movie on the Quad with Chambana Moms. Don’t miss Piatt County’s Quilt Festival, Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest, and the return of Fighting Illini Women’s Soccer.
 
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/
Fighting Illini Women’s Soccer: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule
Christie Clinic Presents Kids on the Quad: https://www.facebook.com/events/1986796112128435/?acontext=%7B
Champaign-Urbana Days: https://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days/2025-08-08/
Piatt County Quilt Festival: https://quiltguilds.com/event/piatt-county-quilt-festival-in-cisco-il/: https://www.facebook.com/events/1263075758636767
7th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1263075758636767
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 71: Krannert Center—The Intersection of Education and Art

Podcast Description:
Champaign-Urbana is home to one of the finest performing arts centers on a university campus in the country. Terri & Carly sit down with the Director, Mike Ross, to learn why the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is so unique in its space, and why this drives excellence in education and performance. Learn about the upcoming season and the importance of supporting the arts locally and nationwide.
 
Stay tuned in to plan a weekend full of events in the greater 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/
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1054
Irish Fest: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/irish-fest-2025/
Paxton Main Street First Fridays Concert Series: https://www.paxtonmainstreet.com/event/first-fridays-summer-concert-series-4/
Crystal Lake Park Art Fair: https://40north.org/our_programs/crystal-lake-park-art-fair/
Garlic Harvest & Faux Braiding Workshop: https://www.facebook.com/events/1496866015026723/1502446244468700/?event_time_id=1502446244468700
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: July 25–27

Summer is really heating up in Chambana! Keep it cool this weekend with a Summer Splash at Lake of the Woods, followed by live music, movie night at Sholem Aquatic Center, Yin Yoga at Prairie Farm, RC Fest in Tuscola, and Shakespeare in Crystal Lake 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/
Summer Concert Series: Occasional Cajun Band & Summer Splash: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/summer-splash-2025
Movie Night at Sholem: https://champaignparks.org/event/movie-night-at-sholem-nacho-libre/
RC Fest: The Grand Finale: https://www.rcfest.net/
Starling Shakespeare Co. presents Hamlet and the Comedy of Errors: https://www.urbanail.gov/community-development-services/page/arts-culture-calendar-events
Yin Yoga at the Farm: https://champaignparks.org/event/yin-yoga-at-the-farm/2025-07-27/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 70: They’ll Get You There

Whether you’re getting to school, to work, or getting out of the rain, you can always depend on the C-U MTD. Terri & Carly sit down with this critical community service to get the full scope of what they provide—and no surprise, it’s more than you know! The organization has built a foundation of trust with its ridership and is a key component of our often-touted short commute time. You don’t want to miss this discussion! Stay tuned in to make your weekend plans with everything from live music, a triathlon, theatre, the Champaign County Fair, and Drag Bingo!
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/
MTD: https://mtd.org/
Champaign County Fair: https://www.champaigncountyfair.cc/fair-schedule.html
John R. Miller with special guest Rebecca Rego at Rose Bowl Tavern: https://rosebowltavern.com/
The C-U Triathlon: https://champaignparks.org/event/c-u-triathlon/
Gypsy: A Musical Fable: https://www.cudramamakers.com/
Drag Bingo at Alto Vineyards: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/drag-bingo
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: July 11–13

From a large agricultural show to a scavenger hunt of theatre costumes and props, this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area is full of fun and surprises. Tune in to this week’s episode of Chambana Proud as Terri & Carly run down a few ways you can spend your summer 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/
Historic Farm Days: https://www.historicfarmdays.com/
Reds, Whites, & The Blues: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/reds-whitestheblues-2025/
Postmark Urbana: https://40north.org/our_programs/postmark-urbana/
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1249494233
Mahomet Auto Fest: https://www.visitmahomet.com/new/index.php/events/auto-fest
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 69: Sullivan, Your Summer Destination

Your outdoor adventures for summer are set. Terri & Carly sit down with Laurrie from the Sulliivan Chamber & Economic Development to talk about opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and more. Keep tuned in to plan your 4th of July 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/
Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development: https://www.sullivanchamber.com/
Little Theatre on the Square: https://www.thelittletheatre.org/
Chambana Proud Episode with Little Theatre on the Square: https://chambanaproud.podbean.com/e/episode-41-9-shows-13-weeks/
Rantoul 4th of July Fireworks: https://rantoulchamber.com/events/
Homer Freedom & Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/669808945462968
Champaign County Freedom Celebration: https://july4th.net/
Sparks in the Park: https://tuscola.org/sparks25
CobraFest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1460043801836761
Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/
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 27–29

A busy summer weekend is on tap (pun intended)…kicking off with Riggs Fest! Terri & Carly run down family-friendly events from rocket launches with the Champaign Park District to the MLK Jettie Rhodes Day Celebration to Tolono Fun Days. Don’t miss the CU Pride Fest from Uniting Pride at Rose Bowl Tavern, and get your 4th of July celebrations started with the Arthur Freedom Celebration & Fireworks!
 
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.facebook.com/events/1183395886083054/?acontext=%7B
Great Annual Rocket Launch: https://champaignparks.org/event/great-annual-rocket-launch/
MLK Jettie Rhodes Day Celebration: https://www.urbanaparks.org/calendar/events/mlk-jettie-rhodes-day-celebration
CU Pride Fest presented by UpCenter: https://www.rosebowltavern.com/#calendar-1
Tolono Fun Days: https://tolonofundays.org/
Arthur Freedom Celebration & Fireworks: https://illinoisamishcountry.com/wp/illinois-amish-country-and-arthur-area/arthurs-freedom-celebration-and-fireworks/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 68: A Local Food Source, By the Community, For the Community

Common Ground Food Co-op is not just a grocery store, it is a community service. Serving local and regional farmers, bringing programing to the community, and helping non-profits, this downtown Urbana stop does good for all. Tune in as Carly and Terri learn about the history of the co-op, how they work, and the impact they make on our region. Stay tuned for info on Juneteenth celebrations, and ways to spend your summer 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/
Common Ground Food Co-op: https://www.commonground.coop/
Juneteenth Concert Featuring Afro D & Global Soundwaves: https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth-concert-featuring-afro-d-global-soundwaves/
Cedar Oak Farms June Dinner: https://cedar-oak-farms.com/product/june-2025-farm-dinner/
The Drowsy Chaperone: https://monticellotheatre.org/the-drowsy-chaperone/
Garden Walk at Krannert Art Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu/event/garden-walk-2025
Toast to Taylor Street: https://www.facebook.com/events/2494252250749898
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 13–15

Get an early start on celebrating Juneteenth in Champaign this weekend! Round out the weekend with live music, theater, pop-up escape rooms, and ALL the soda! Don’t forget to celebrate dad among all this weekend’s brilliant events!
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/
Twin City Theatre Company Presents Space Girl: https://twincitytheatreco.ludus.com/index.php
Lost in Time: 150th Anniversary Escape Room: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/13270096
Mahomet Soda Fest: https://www.visitmahomet.com/new/index.php/events/soda-fest
Juneteenth at Douglass Park: https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth/
Urbana Pops Orchestra Presents Circus Kaleidoscope: https://www.urbanapops.org/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 67: Come Get Your Kombucha

What started as a small passion project coming out of the pandemic is now ubiquitous around the Champaign-Urbana area. Carly & Terri chat with Aimee from Cloud Mountain Kombucha on how their popular brews came to be, their dedication to local ingredients and sustainability, and their big move with big plans. Stay tuned for ways to celebrate Pride month, and take part in many more weekend activities in the 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/
Cloud Mountain Kombucha: https://www.cloudmountainkombucha.com
Love for (All)erton: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/love-for-allerton-2025/
Yoga in the Park: https://www.urbanaparks.org/calendar/events/yoga-in-the-park
Pour Bros. Beer Festival on Market St.: https://www.facebook.com/events/1355720738957158
Anthem Pride Market: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552622206919
Women’s Premier Soccer League: https://wpslsoccer.com/teams/junction-fc
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events