Chambana Proud

What’s Happening in Chambana: February 29–March 4

On Leap Day, Terri & Carly share what you can do to enjoy this extra day and over your weekend! A diverse mix events covers live music, film, antiquing, anime, and agriculture. Get out and explore #chambana this weekend!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Solshine Reverie: On the Road Tour: https://canopyclub.com/event/solshine-reverie-on-the-road/canopy-big-room/ 
CU International Film Festival: https://www.cuiff.org/ 
Piatt County Antique Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/222597484232026/ 
Champaign-Urbana Anime & Comic Convention: https://www.ui-con.org/home 
AgTech Week: https://cuagtechweek.com/ 
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/   
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 35: Growing in Champaign-Urbana

With AgTech week on the horizon, Carly and Terri sit down with start-up Boston Bioprocess that recently relocated their business to Champaign. Learn why they’re flourishing in our brilliant community and why more businesses would benefit from our region’s quality of life. Stay tuned in for a variety of events to fill your weekend plans!
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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/ 
Boston Bioprocess: https://bostonbioprocess.com/ 
iFab Designation: https://ifabtechhub.research.illinois.edu/ 
That’s What She Said: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=805& 
Insect Fear Film Festival: https://publish.illinois.edu/uiuc-egsa/ifff/ 
Sap to Syrup: https://ccfpd.org/events/details/sap-to-syrup-exploring-maple-tapping-in-central-illinois 
Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2392 
Tigre Reale: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/1169?eventId=33477142 
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: February 16–18

Heading into President’s Day Weekend, Carly & Terri share a few ideas on how to spend your weekend in Champaign-Urbana area. From kids activities to a documentary on the power of Gospel music, you’ll find something brilliant happening!
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
IHSA State Wrestling Finals: https://statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/ihsawrestling2024 
Parkland Presents Rosencrantz & Guidenstern are Dead: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Rosencrantz-and-Guildenstern-Are-Dead 
Gospel: Where Song and Sermon Meet: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=914 
Manuel Cinema: Leonardo! A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster: https://krannertcenter.com/events/manual-cinema-leonardo-wonderful-show-about-terrible-monster 
School’s Out: The Lincoln Legacy: https://ccfpd.org/events/details/schools-out-the-lincoln-legacy
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 34: Have Your Own Hero Moment

Terri & Carly talk with Chris and Anne, the masterminds behind CU Adventures in Time & Space. They share about their process in creating these intricate puzzles and share news on what's next for them! Stay tuned in for a rundown of events happening around Champaign-Urbana this 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/
CU Adventures in Time & Space: https://cuadventures.com/
Lunar New Year Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128300798347234/
CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200025999100141
Valentine’s Ball: https://champaignparks.com/event/valentines-ball/
The Magic of Motown: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=909
Best in Show Photographic Print Competition: https://www.urbanaparks.org/events/best-in-show-photographic-print-competition---2024/
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: February 1–5

Terri & Carly wrap-up their first weekend of #curestaurantweek and map out the rest of their plans, and shared ideas on a few non-food related events coming up this weekend in and around Champaign-Urbana. Tune in wherever you podcast 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/ 
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week: https://www.curestaurantweek.org
Spring Opening Night at Krannert Art Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu/event/spring-2024-opening-night-jen-everett
Comic & Toy Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/665339318400982/?ref=newsfeed
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Experience: https://champaignparks.com/event/national-ice-cream-for-breakfast-science-experiment/
Vietnamese Tet Festival: https://champaign.org/event/vietnamese-tet-festival-9536997
Fighting Illini Women’s Gymnastics: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/schedule
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ 
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 
 

Episode 33: Creating Community through Food

Ahead of the Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week, Carly & Terri sit down with Armando from Maize Mexican Grill to learn his history and why Maize has helped him feel more connected to the community. Stay tuned for an exciting new endeavor you can expect soon from them!
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This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
Maize Mexican Grill: https://www.maizemexicangrill.com/the-station
Adult Spelling Bee at the Urbana Free Library: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/9417590
Don Flemons at the Rose Bowl Tavern: https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1820/1706392800000
Comedian Jose Sarduy at Yellow & Co.: https://yellowandcoevents.com/upcoming-events
Brushville at The Cadillac: https://www.thecadillacevents.com/
Served! A Drag Brunch: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/served-a-drag-brunch-tickets-787394988607
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: January 18–21

It may be cold but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy the many events happening the in Champaign-Urbana Area. Terri & Carly give you a few ideas so you can plan your 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/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Snowflake Search: https://ccfpd.org/events/details/snowflake-search
Snowman Escape Room: https://www.facebook.com/events/265438126550387/
Creative Handlettering Workshop: https://www.claytonhaus.com/shop/events/11
Afro D and the Global Soundwaves: https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1827/1705784400000
Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 32: The First Welcoming City in Illinois

In late 2023, the City of Champaign was recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America. Terri & Carly start the new year talking with Rachel Joy from the City of Champaign and Akua Forkuo-Sekyere from the New American Welcome Center who were the driving forces behind the designation. Stay tuned in to make your weekend plans with a variety of ways to get out and explore.
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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/ 
City of Champaign: https://champaignil.gov/ 
New American Welcome Center: https://nawc.universityymca.org/ 
Champaign County Welcoming Plan: https://nawc.universityymca.org/welcoming-plan
Frozen 5k: https://champaignparks.com/event/frozen-5k/
PostMark Urbana: https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/913170883712795/
Elegant Wedding Expo: https://elegantweddingexpo.com/upcoming-shows/champaign/
Fighting Illini Women’s Tennis: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-tennis/schedule
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration: https://www.mlkcelebration.org/
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: December 21–24

For the final few days before the year-end holidays hit, Terri & Carly share a few upcoming events to enjoy the Winter Solstice, holidays carols, and of course, some live music.
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 

Episode 31: Terri & Carly Answer Your Questions

To close out 2023, Terri & Carly answer some entertaining and a few challenging questions from our dedicated listeners. In this last full episode of the year, you'll also learn about those last minute holiday events to enjoy this 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/ 
Martinelli’s Bagels: https://www.martinellismarketchampaign.com/bakeryanddeli
Volunteer Organizations List: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7g8sys0su8z0kxx/Volunteer%20Opportunity%20Database.xlsx?dl=0
Illini GivePulse: https://illinois.givepulse.com/group/265981-University-of-Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Season of Light & Santa’s Secret Star: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendar
Aikman Wildlife’s Pathway of Lights: https://www.facebook.com/events/305641658924738/305641665591404
Winter Whimsy with Nature: https://www.facebook.com/events/857748989353954
Local Band Merch Mart: https://www.facebook.com/events/371531902075655/?ref=newsfeed
Black Church: This is Our Story. This is Our Song. https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=893
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events