Krannert Art Museum renovations ahead of schedule

by Dan Jakes - Jul. 15, 2010

buzz provides a look into the renovations being done at the Krannert Art Museum. ...

Artists of the Corridor brings many different artistic genres to Urbana

by Illana Strauss - Jul. 1, 2010

Artists of the Corridor is an art exhibit featuring many different kinds of artistic approaches at the Urbana City Building.

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to appreciate the Mark Morris Dance Company

by Alyssa Schoeneman - Mar. 9, 2010

Mark Morris Dance Group performed three choreographic works at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in early March that received a standing ovation for their physical commitment to their work and elementary-thematic style.

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This Week's Arts Events

Aug. 1, 2010

Sunday Afternoon Songbook  -  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - Sunday, Aug. 1 at 2:00 pm

Aug. 3, 2010

Adult Pottery Class  -  Boneyard Pottery - Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 9:00 am, 6:30 pm

Aug. 4, 2010

Adult Pottery Class  -  Boneyard Pottery - , 6:30 pm

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Ongoing Exhibits, Art & Museum Collections

Artist of the Corridor
Urbana City Building - 400 S. Vine St., Urbana
The exhibit "Artist of the Corridor" features the work of Betsem Atiback Benjamin.

In Retrospect...and Life Goes On
Illini Union - 1401 W. Green St., Urbana
This photography exhibit by Ron Testa displays 50 prints covering Testa's life from 1962-2009.

Lida Abdul
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion - 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, artist Lida Abdul creates artworks in a variety of media that explore issues of migration, memory, and restoration. Specifically, her work addresses the destruction and political conflict that has wreaked havoc in Afghanistan in recent decades. ...Read More

Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 202 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
Located in historic downtown Urbana, the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization which uses media as a tool for promoting social justice. The IMC is a community and arts center which houses a radio station, stage, library, production studios, ...Read More

Virginia Theatre
Virginia Theatre - 203 W. Park St., Champaign
Upon first stepping in through the front doors under the eye-catching marquee, guests will find that Virginia Theatre radiates with its 1920’s charm and grand demeanor. Located in downtown Champaign and within walking distance of many cafés and restaurants, the theatre ...Read More