Chambana Proud

What’s Happening in Chambana: May 9–13

With Mother’s Day and Illinois Commencement happening this weekend, Terri & Carly share ways to enjoy this celebratory weekend. Congratulations to all of this weekend’s graduates and Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Today’s podcast 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/  
CU Broad Comedy Night: https://www.facebook.com/events/792317756115852 
Fighting Illini Baseball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/baseball/schedule 
Sangamon River Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/events/964718978587436 
Mother’s Day Sangria Social: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/mothers-day-sangria-social/ 
Mother’s Day Weekend at Monticello Railway Museum: https://www.mrym.org/calendar/cjoli2m27ih2nikqj2a6h475jx31ut-4r92w-dsjdr-jzbe5
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 40: Growing & Feeding the Champaign-Urbana Community

With Farmers Markets back in season, Terri & Carly sit down with Traci from Sola Gratia Farm. This mission-based farm is a hub for local foods, feeding our community through their many programs. Tune in on how you can volunteer and take advantage of all they do! Stay tuned for a full weekend of events with plant sales, live music, ballet, wine, and of course, a bit of Star Wars.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and support by Busey Bank.
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
The Farms: Plant Sale + The Market: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/plant-sale/
CU Ballet Presents Swan Lake: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=918
Star Wars: May the 4th Be With You: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/10323183
Perimeter Road Music Festival: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/WPCD-FM-Radio/Perimeter-Road-Music-Festival?ct=t%28Perimeter+Road+Music+Fest+2024%29
Downtown Champaign Wine Walk: https://champaigncenter.com/wine-walk/
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: April 25–28

It’s Race Weekend! Whether you’re running or volunteering, there are many ways to participate. Not into the race? Don’t worry, there are many other great activities to celebrate spring throughout Champaign-Urbana. Plan your weekend now!
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/ 
Annual Spring Craft & Plant Sale: https://experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events?imgoing-event=annual-spring-craft-plant-sale-660455d4113ae95a5ecafa99 
Pop Up Clothing Swap: https://www.facebook.com/events/1155572132276051 
Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/floydnation 
An Evening with David Sedaris: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=898 
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/   
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 39: On Tap with Triptych Brewing

Carly & Terri chat with Anthony with Triptych Brewing to learn about their tremendous growth, their curiosity that leads to over 80 beers a year, and their strong community partnerships and fan base. Find out what’s on tap next! Stay tuned for ideas of how to explore Champaign-Urbana this weekend!
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Triptych Brewing: https://triptychbrewing.com/
Ebertfest: https://ebertfest.com/
Babies & Brunch: https://www.prairiefruits.com/babies-brunch
Boneyard Creek Community Day: https://champaignparks.org/event/boneyard-creek-community-day/
Japan House Spring Open House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-house-spring-open-house-featuring-bruce-hamana-tickets-878159618057?aff=vcc
Earth Day: Planet vs. Plastics: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2428
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: April 11–14

After experiencing totality during the eclipse, Terri & Carly prepare for an art-filled weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. Tune in to learn how best to do the Boneyard Arts Festival, navigate Mom’s Weekend, take advantage of spring weather with Illini Softball and Baseball, see artistically-made quilts, and sing along to Little Shop of Horrors.
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/7787
Little Shop of Horrors: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Little-Shop-of-Horrors
20th Annual Festival of Quilts: https://www.cunninghamhome.org/events/annual-festival-quilts-0
Fighting Illini Softball & Baseball: https://fightingillini.com/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 38: Two Thumbs Up

For 25 years, Ebertfest has charmed talent and audiences alike at the Virginia Theatre. Get the behind-the-scenes of what makes this event so special on this episode of Chambana Proud. Stay tuned for a busy weekend of events in Chambana including the Engineering Open House, Men’s Gymnastics, and the Edible Book Fest!
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This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Ebertfest: https://ebertfest.com/  
The Virginia Theatre: https://thevirginia.org/ 
Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge: https://veganchefchallenge.org/champaign/ 
Big Ten Men’s Gymnastics Championships: https://fightingillini.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=MG&linkID=illinois&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= 
Engineering Open House: https://eohillinois.org/ 
Beckman Institute Open House: https://beckman.illinois.edu/about/news/article/2024/02/26/beckman-institute-open-house-scheduled-for-april-5-6 
Illini Vintage Market: https://www.facebook.com/events/691076249639218/?ref=newsfeed 
Edible Book Festival: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/edible-book-festival/  
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: March 28–31

March Madness continues as Terri & Carly celebrate Fighting Illini Men’s and Women’s basketball! Tune in to hear more about what else is happening this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. Hint: Lots of Easter egg hunts!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Nite Lite Egg Pursuit: https://champaignparks.org/event/nite-lite-egg-pursuit/
Modern Drugs Album Release: https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1908/1711762200000?startms=1709272800000
Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt: https://champaignparks.org/event/eggstravaganza-egg-hunt/
Eggsploration: https://champaignparks.org/event/eggs-ploration/
CUDO Plays: https://www.cudoplays.com/events/tentative-season-9-grand-exhibition-p6fkc
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
 

Episode 37: A Look into Our Prairie Skies

With the solar eclipse just weeks away, Terri & Carly chat with Erik from the William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College about the best ways to view the eclipse locally or in Southern Illinois. Did you know that they have telescopes available to rent?! Also learn about their inclusive programming for Spanish speakers and those with sensory needs. Be sure to stay tuned for what’s coming up to plan your weekend!
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This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
William M. Staerkel Planetarium: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium 
Artists Agains AIDS: Reimagined: https://gcapnow.com/events-2/ 
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular: https://canopyclub.com/event/pink-floyd-laser-spectacular/canopy-big-room/ 
Busey Bank’s Spring into Soccer: https://www.facebook.com/events/704293165193125 
Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=895 
Bluey’s Big Play: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/bluey 
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: March 14–17

Terri & Carly are sporting their green and channeling their Irish spirit as they share ideas on how to wrap up spring break and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Champaign-Urbana area. Tune in to make your plans!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Simple Meals Cooking Class: https://www.commonground.coop/simple-meals-march
Wild Earp and the Free for Alls “At the Wild Irish Rose Bowl”: https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1920/1710552600000?startms=1709272800000
Fighting Illini Men’s Gymnastics: https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-gymnastics/schedule
Patrick’s Day Party with PBS Band: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/hl6s91p174fiup0mnkojswjbjvbsgr
Leprechaun-fident at thCanopy Club: https://canopyclub.com/event/leprechaun-fident/small-hall/
World’s Shortest Patrick’s Day Parade: https://www.facebook.com/events/1901579780261416
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 36: Art to Evoke Emotion

With the Boneyard Arts Festival on the horizon, Carly & Terri catch up with one of their favorite local artists, Peg Shaw. They learn how her multimedia pieces bring out our emotions and how she inspires her students. Stay tuned for all the brilliant events happening this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links:
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Peg Shaw: https://www.pegshaw.com
Parkland College of Art & Design: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Departments/Arts-Media-Social-Sciences/Areas-of-Study/Fine-and-Applied-Arts/Art-Design
Giertz Gallery: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Art-Gallery
40 North:https://www.40north.org
Boneyard Arts Festival: https://boneyardartsfestival.org/
IHSA Boys State Basketball Championships: https://www.legendsplayhere.com
Silent Sky: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Silent-Sky
Arthur Home & Garden Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/1113409033015304/?ref=newsfeed
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=915
An Afternoon of Beer and Cheese: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-of-beer-and-cheese-tickets-822815843337
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events