Chambana Proud

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.busey.com/https://www.facebook.com/events/792317756115852https://fightingillini.com/sports/baseball/schedulehttps://www.facebook.com/events/964718978587436https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/mothers-day-sangria-social/https://www.mrym.org/calendar/cjoli2m27ih2nikqj2a6h475jx31ut-4r92w-dsjdr-jzbe5https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/plant-sale/https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=918https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/10323183https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/WPCD-FM-Radio/Perimeter-Road-Music-Festival?ct=t%28Perimeter+Road+Music+Fest+2024%29https://champaigncenter.com/wine-walk/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://illinoismarathon.com/https://experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events?imgoing-event=annual-spring-craft-plant-sale-660455d4113ae95a5ecafa99https://www.facebook.com/events/1155572132276051https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/floydnationhttps://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=898https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://triptychbrewing.com/https://ebertfest.com/https://www.prairiefruits.com/babies-brunchhttps://champaignparks.org/event/boneyard-creek-community-day/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-house-spring-open-house-featuring-bruce-hamana-tickets-878159618057?aff=vcchttps://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2428https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://boneyardartsfestival.org/https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/7787https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Little-Shop-of-Horrorshttps://www.cunninghamhome.org/events/annual-festival-quilts-0https://fightingillini.com/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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! Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links: https://krannertcenter.com/https://ebertfest.com/https://thevirginia.org/https://veganchefchallenge.org/champaign/https://fightingillini.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=MG&linkID=illinois&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=https://eohillinois.org/https://beckman.illinois.edu/about/news/article/2024/02/26/beckman-institute-open-house-scheduled-for-april-5-6https://www.facebook.com/events/691076249639218/?ref=newsfeedhttps://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/edible-book-festival/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://champaignparks.org/event/nite-lite-egg-pursuit/https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1908/1711762200000?startms=1709272800000https://champaignparks.org/event/eggstravaganza-egg-hunt/https://champaignparks.org/event/eggs-ploration/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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! Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetariumhttps://gcapnow.com/events-2/https://canopyclub.com/event/pink-floyd-laser-spectacular/canopy-big-room/https://www.facebook.com/events/704293165193125https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=895https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/blueyhttps://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.commonground.coop/simple-meals-marchhttps://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1920/1710552600000?startms=1709272800000https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-gymnastics/schedulehttps://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/hl6s91p174fiup0mnkojswjbjvbsgrhttps://canopyclub.com/event/leprechaun-fident/small-hall/https://www.facebook.com/events/1901579780261416https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.pegshaw.comhttps://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Departments/Arts-Media-Social-Sciences/Areas-of-Study/Fine-and-Applied-Arts/Art-Designhttps://www.40north.orghttps://boneyardartsfestival.org/https://www.legendsplayhere.comhttps://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Silent-Skyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1113409033015304/?ref=newsfeedhttps://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=915https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-of-beer-and-cheese-tickets-822815843337https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://canopyclub.com/event/solshine-reverie-on-the-road/canopy-big-room/https://www.cuiff.org/https://www.facebook.com/events/222597484232026/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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! Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links: https://krannertcenter.com/https://bostonbioprocess.com/https://ifabtechhub.research.illinois.edu/https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=805&https://publish.illinois.edu/uiuc-egsa/ifff/https://ccfpd.org/events/details/sap-to-syrup-exploring-maple-tapping-in-central-illinoishttps://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2392https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/1169?eventId=33477142https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/ihsawrestling2024https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2023-2024-Theatre-Season/Rosencrantz-and-Guildenstern-Are-Deadhttps://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=914https://krannertcenter.com/events/manual-cinema-leonardo-wonderful-show-about-terrible-monsterhttps://ccfpd.org/events/details/schools-out-the-lincoln-legacyhttps://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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. Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links: https://krannertcenter.com/https://cuadventures.com/https://www.facebook.com/events/1128300798347234/https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200025999100141https://champaignparks.com/event/valentines-ball/https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=909https://www.urbanaparks.org/events/best-in-show-photographic-print-competition---2024/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://kam.illinois.edu/event/spring-2024-opening-night-jen-everetthttps://www.facebook.com/events/665339318400982/?ref=newsfeedhttps://champaignparks.com/event/national-ice-cream-for-breakfast-science-experiment/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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! Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.maizemexicangrill.com/the-stationhttps://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/9417590https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1820/1706392800000https://yellowandcoevents.com/upcoming-eventshttps://www.thecadillacevents.com/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/served-a-drag-brunch-tickets-787394988607https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://ccfpd.org/events/details/snowflake-searchhttps://www.claytonhaus.com/shop/events/11https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/1827/1705784400000https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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. Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links: https://krannertcenter.com/https://champaignil.gov/https://nawc.universityymca.org/https://nawc.universityymca.org/welcoming-planhttps://champaignparks.com/event/frozen-5k/https://elegantweddingexpo.com/upcoming-shows/champaign/https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-tennis/schedulehttps://www.mlkcelebration.org/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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. Love this podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links: https://krannertcenter.com/https://www.martinellismarketchampaign.com/bakeryanddelihttps://www.dropbox.com/s/7g8sys0su8z0kxx/Volunteer%20Opportunity%20Database.xlsx?dl=0https://illinois.givepulse.com/group/265981-University-of-Illinois-Urbana-Champaignhttps://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendarhttps://www.facebook.com/events/305641658924738/305641665591404https://www.facebook.com/events/857748989353954https://www.facebook.com/events/371531902075655/?ref=newsfeedhttps://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=893https://www.chambanaproud.com/https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events