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- What’s Happening in Chambana: October 23-25
Things are getting spooky in C-U! Terri and Jordan share some ideas on how to get in the Halloween spirit this weekend. Among the many things this weekend holds, you’ll find a murder mystery, a flannel fest with lumberjacks (!), a music and thrift festival, an eerie evening, and some monster photo ops.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
This episode 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/
- And Then There Were None: https://rtg.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events
- Flannel Fest: https://champaignparks.org/event/flannel-fest-2/
- Pocketfest 2026: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581068343851
- Eerie Illinois: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/eerie-illinois-3
- Parctober Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1607546487702180
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
11 min - What's Happening in Chambana: October 16–18
The Champaign-Urbana area will be hopping this weekend! Terri & Carly run down just a few of the many events that will keep you busy on this fall weekend. Enjoy some whiskey, jazz, time on a flower farm, some aliens, and plenty of Pride.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
This episode 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/
- Champaign Whiskey Fest: https://www.champaignwhiskeyfest.com/
- CU Pride Fest: https://unitingpride.org/pridefest2026/
- CU Jazz Fest: https://www.cujazzfest.org/
- Fall Bulb Sale: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/
- We Interrupt This Program: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1135
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
11 min - Sonic Sensations: Why the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Should Be On Your List To See
When the community supports local arts, we keep artists in our area, and we get to enjoy brilliant groups like the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. Terri and Jordan talk with Vijay, the Executive Director, to learn about how this group is rooted in community, their upcoming 67th season, and how they’re reaching out to the next generation of musicians.
Stay tuned in to plan your ideal fall weekend, from folk music to fall festivals to witches!
This episode 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/
- Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: https://cusymphony.org/
- CU Folk & Roots Festival: https://folkandroots.org/
- Urbana Fall Fusion Festival: https://40north.org/our_programs/urbana-fall-fusion-festival/
- Japan House Fall Open House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-house-fall-open-house-japan-houses-past-present-and-future-tickets-2000997747127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
- Craft Crawl: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-downtown-champaign-craft-crawl-tickets-1998443656774
- Third Annual Witches Weekend: https://www.thehivemahomet.com/special-events
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
42 min - What’s Happening in Chambana: October 2–4
It’s Illinois Homecoming Week, and Terri and Carly have all the Illini events for you to head out to this weekend. Beyond the campus activities, check out events in our surrounding communities, including a pumpkin fest in Arthur, Octoberfest in Monticello, or head to Alto Vineyards for a Renaissance Faire. Wrap up your weekend at the Vet Med Open House for a sneak peek into their work on animals of all sizes.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
Links:
- Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
- Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/
- Illinois Homecoming: https://homecoming.illinois.edu/schedule/
- Arthur Downtown Pumpkin Festival: https://illinoisamishcountry.com/wp/event/arthur-downtown-pumpkin-festival/
- Alto Vineyards Renaissance Faire: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign
- Monticello Octoberfest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1304282841505535?active_tab=about
- 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
10 min - What’s Happening in Chambana: September 25–27
While football is away, the Champaign-Urbana area will play. Terri & Carly highlight some of this weekend’s must-do events, including Pygmalion, with dozens of performances from music, comedy, literature, and more to enjoy. Continue the celebration of reading at the Youth Literature Festival; get musical theatre celebrating 35 years with the Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company; pay tribute to the legend, Dolly Parton on 9-2-5 on roller skates; and kick off Illinois Homecoming in style.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
This episode 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/
- Pygmalion: https://thisispygmalion.com/
- Youth Literature Festival Community Day: https://youthlitfest.education.illinois.edu/
- CUTC 35th Anniversary Concert: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1144
- Dolly Parton Tribute Skate: https://www.skatelandsavoy.com/events-parties
- Illinois Homecoming Week Kickoff Event: https://homecoming.illinois.edu/schedule/
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
9 min - Episode 99: We’re Glad You’re Here—Welcoming Week and Beyond
In Champaign-Urbana, welcome is a community effort. Francisco Baires of the New American Welcome Center and Ashlyn Henke of The Refugee Center join Terri and Jordan to explore how Welcoming Week brings Chambana together. From shared food and music to stories and new friendships, discover how celebrating immigrant and refugee neighbors builds belonging and strengthens our whole community. Plus, learn how to keep that welcome going all year long.
Stay tuned in to plan your warm weekend, from Oktoberfest to a large BBQ festival to a local movie premiere.
This episode 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/
- New American Welcome Center: https://nawc.universityymca.org/
- The Refugee Center: https://www.therefugeecenter-cu.org/
- Welcoming Week: https://nawc.universityymca.org/programs/welcoming-week
- Riggs Oktoberfest: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/riggs-oktoberfest-2-883/
- Lakeside Brews, Beats, and Eats: https://champaignparks.org/event/lakeside-brews-beats-eats/
- Odd Market & Tattoo Fest: https://www.oddmarket.org/
- Paxton Swine & Dine: https://www.paxtonswinendine.com/
- Dark Soul River Premier: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1148
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
58 min - What's Happening in Chambana: September 11–13
Fall events are in full swing, as this weekend is hoppin’ in the C-U area! Terri & Jordan run down the many ways you can get out. Celebrate the history of Broomcorn in Arcola, spend all weekend playing games in Savoy, cheer on Fighting Illini Football at Memorial Stadium, and be wowed by our vast art scene at two big arts events in Champaign & Urbana.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
This episode 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/
- 55th Annual Broomcorn Festival: https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival
- Tabletop Central: https://tabletopcentral.com/
- Bazaar Urbana: https://bazaarurbana.com/
- Fighting Illini Football: https://fightingillini.com/sports/football/schedule
- West Side Arts: https://40north.org/our_programs/west-side-arts/
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
11 min - Haypenny Market—The Bodega We Needed
Jenny and Vaughn, owners of the new Haypenny Market in downtown Champaign, talk to Carly and Terri this week about what drove them to create the first convenience store/lunch counter in the modern downtown district. Evoking memories of Woolworth’s, this new spot fills a void and is finding ways to connect the community.
Stay tuned in to plan your Labor Day weekend, from Krannert Center’s Opening Night, a campout with some farm animals, a cardboard boat regatta, an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery on a train, honoring the corn king (it’s a thing), and celebrating our many laborers who contribute to the brilliance of our region.
This episode 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/
- Haypenny Market: https://www.facebook.com/p/Haypenny-Market-61581675441067/
- Hopscotch Bakery + Market: https://hopscotchmarket.com/
- Prairie Farm Campout: https://champaignparks.org/event/prairie-farm-campout/
- 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/3rd-annual-carboard-boat-regatta
- Murder Mystery Dinner Train: https://www.mrym.org/events
- Cornstock: An Agrarian Exposition: https://www.corn-king.com/
- Labor Day Parade & Picnic: https://unionhall.aflcio.org/eci
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
40 min - What's Happening in Chambana: August 28–30
This weekend, Terri & Carly say goodbye for now to our summer programming while we welcome back our fall Illini sports. Add in an annual music festival, a top-notch costume and prop sale, and the return of RC Fest, and you have a busy weekend in the C-U area.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.
This episode 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/
- Mahomet Music Festival: https://www.mahometmusicfest.com/home
- FINAL Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/
- Fighting Illini Volleyball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-volleyball
- Krannert Center Costume & Prop Sale: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-costume-and-prop-sale-0
- Horizon RC Fest: https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest/
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
9 min - 60 Years of Possibilities
Parkland College is celebrating 60 years of making education and employment a possibility for tens of thousands in our region. Carly & Terri talk with Dr. Pam Lau, Parkland College President, about the impact over the years and how they are finding innovative ways to create learning opportunities that meet people where they’re at and position graduates for strong careers.
Keep tuned in for the many ways to get out this weekend, including a Sweetcorn Festival, a historical tour, art on the farm, music from a local Broadway phenom, and a night of symphony in the park.
This episode 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/
- Parkland College: https://www.parkland.edu/
- Jonathan Butler-Duplessis at Yellow & Co.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yellow-co-presents-broadway-actorsinger-jonathan-butler-duplessis-tickets-1988446064707?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Downtown Champaign Historic Buildings Tour: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/tours
- Cyanotype Sun Photography Workshop: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/online-shop/p/cyanotype-aug22
- Riggs Sweetcorn Festival: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/sweetcorn-festival-571/
- The ILLIAC: https://theilliac.com/
- Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
- Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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About Chambana Proud
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Join Carly & Terri every week as they chat about all things Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, otherwise known as Chambana. These self-proclaimed Chambana gurus will highlight everything from local…
businesses and events to people and must-know stories. Brought to you by Experience Champaign-Urbana and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation.