Chambana Proud

What’s Happening in Chambana: September 29–October 1

Fall is here and ALL the events are happening in Champaign-Urbana. Theatre, soul food, Pride, Oktoberfest, and animals—there’s something for everyone. 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/ 
MacBeth at Parkland College Theatre: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Mac-Beth 
Soul Food Festival: https://www.dreaam.org/events-1/soul-food-family-festival-1  
CU Pride Festival & Parade: https://www.unitingpride.org/pridefest-2023.html 
CU Oktoberfest: https://www.cuoktoberfest.org/events_fundraisers/c-u-oktoberfest/overview.html 
University of Illinois Vet Med Open House: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/veterinary-students/open-house10/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 25: Curating Your Fall Experience

With fall activities in full swing, Terri & Carly dive into an annual favorite—The Great Pumpkin Patch. Owner and cucurbit expert, Mac Condill, shares how they focus on creating experiences that not only provide fun for the family, but educate us on the importance of this sector of agriculture. Don’t miss what’s coming up this weekend, especially if you’re a Taylor Swift fan!
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This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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
The Great Pumpkin Patch: https://the200acres.com/
 Mac Beth at Parkland College: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Mac-Beth
Soul Food Family Festival: https://www.dreaam.org/events-1/soul-food-family-festival-1
CU Pride Fest: https://www.unitingpride.org/pridefest-2023.html
CU Oktoberfest: https://www.cuoktoberfest.org/events_fundraisers/c-u-oktoberfest/overview.html
VetMed Open House: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/veterinary-students/open-house10/
Pygmalion: https://thisispygmalion.com/ 
Taylor Swift Skate: https://www.facebook.com/events/6504766839607047 
We Are Here Block Party: https://www.unitingpride.org/23pridefestschedule.html 
Science Shows with Lasers and More: https://champaign.org/event/science-show-with-lasers-more-8686674

What’s Happening in Chambana: September 15–17

Local bands take on new personas, we celebrate the arts in our parks, and we enjoy some BBQ, all this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Check out Terri & Carly's recommendations 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/
The Great Cover Up: https://www.facebook.com/events/783560346785327?active_tab=about
Wandell Sculpture Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration: https://www.urbanaparks.org/mark-your-calendars-now-for-the-wandell-sculpture-garden-25th-anniversary-celebration-on-september-15/
Fighting Illini Football: https://fightingillini.com/sports/football/schedule
Swine N’ Dine BBQ Festival: https://www.paxtonmainstreet.com/event/swine-n-dine/
West Side Arts: https://40north.org/programs/west-side-arts
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 24: Celebrating Pride and Community

With the CU Pride Festival returning this month, Terri & Carly chat with Martha Mills with Uniting Pride about their important working in providing affirming resources and opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community. Don’t miss this weekend’s upcoming events, including ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival!
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Uniting Pride: https://www.unitingpride.org/
CU Pride Festival: https://www.unitingpride.org/pridefest-2023.html
ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival: https://krannertcenter.com/ellnora
Arcola Broomcorn Festival: https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival
Irish Fest at Allerton Park: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/irish-fest-2/
Run to Remember: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/75693/run-to-remember
PostMark Urbana: https://www.facebook.com/events/255393723973510/
Urban Sketchers Champaign-Urbana: https://www.facebook.com/groups/613589764192797
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: September 1–3

Fighting Illini Football is back! Whether you’re going out to tailgate or want to eat a lot of cheese this Labor Day Weekend, there’s plenty of ways to get out on this long weekend. Terri & Carly give you some ideas 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/
Puzzle Competition and Swap: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/831-puzzles-competition-and-swap-yellow-co-tickets-684494219637?aff=oddtdtcreator
Home Grown Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/HomeGrownIL
Fighting Illini Football: https://fightingillini.com/sports/football
Arthur Cheese Festival: http://arthurcheesefestival.com/wpcheese/
Toast to Taylor St.: https://www.toasttotaylor.com/lineup
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 23: Krannert Center—A Classroom, Laboratory, and Public Square

Terri & Carly are on-site at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, talking to the one and only Mike Ross, Executive Director, about what makes this space so special and how they bring their mission to life for students, faculty, and the community to have accessible arts & culture. Keep listening for a weekend full of events to make you laugh and dance this weekend! 
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/programs/friday-night-live 
Mahomet Music Festival: https://www.mahometmusicfest.com/home 
Krannert Center Costume & Prop Sale: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-costume-and-prop-sale
An Evening with Nick Offerman: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-nick-offerman-tickets-691118493017?aff=vcc
Fighting Illini Volleyball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule
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: August 18-21

With students back, there's a palpable energy in the air. Get back into the excitement with some fun events happening this weekend around Champaign-Urbana. Terri and Carly preview some highlights 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/ 
Champaign County History Museum Trivia Night: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cchm-trivia-night-fall-2023-tickets-667288998357?aff=oddtdtcreator 
Pedal the Preserves: https://www.facebook.com/events/3400311000236340
Piatt County Museum Annual Quilt Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/1258645454769798/?ref=newsfeed
Asleep at the Wheel: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=844
Parkland College Art & Design Faculty Exhibition: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Art-Gallery/Exhibitions-Events/Gallery-Calendar
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 22: Transforming the Future with Parkland College

With school starting shortly, Carly & Terri sit down with Dr. Pam Lau and Stephanie Stuart from Parkland College to learn the many ways the serve our community through education and collaboration, creating a transformative future workforce. Tune in to learn more and hear about the upcoming events this weekend around Champaign-Urbana.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and Parkland College.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Parkland College: https://www.parkland.edu/ 
Family Night on the Quad: https://www.facebook.com/events/214641461547294 
Final Summer: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=856 
4th Annual Our Town Arcola: https://www.facebook.com/events/553977656930193
CU Days: https://champaignparks.com/cu-days/
The Avett Brothers: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/avett
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—August 4–6

Musicals, flowers, art fairs, live music, and beer are just some of the things on tap this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. Tune in as Carly and Terri share a few events to check out as we enter our final few weeks of our summer season.
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
CUTC presents The Music Man: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=853
Everlasting Arrangements at Delight Flower Farm: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/product/everlasting-arrangements-august-4/488?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=7
Crystal Lake Park Art Fair: https://40north.org/programs/crystal-lake-park-art-fair
Riggs Brewery Tour & Tasting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brewery-tour-tasting-2023-tickets-292280618197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Bobcat Live at Exile on Main St.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bobcat-live-at-exile-on-main-street-records-champa-tickets-646397661807
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events 

Episode 21: Krannert Art Museum—A Lab & a Sanctuary

This week, Terri & Carly dive in to one of Champaign-Urbana's gems—the Krannert Art Museum. They talk with Rachel about all the upcoming programming, how they are creating a more accessible environment, and what to expect this fall. Stay tuned for all the brilliant upcoming events happening this weekend!
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Show links: 
Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
Krannert Art Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu/ 
Sensory Swimming at Sholem: https://champaignparks.com/event/sensory-friendly-swimming-2/2023-07-28/ 
Girls Rock Fest: https://www.rosebowltavern.com/home#calendar-nav 
Opening Weekend at Station Theatre:
Ride the Musical: https://stationtheatre.com/make-a-reservation
Art Fair: https://www.facebook.com/events/985367185818243/985367192484909/?active_tab=about
Pups & Pints at Pour Bros.: https://www.facebook.com/events/576186917962509/
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events