Terri & Carly are back with ideas ways to get out in 2026, starting with this weekend! From a new exhibit at the Urbana Free Library to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, you’ll be sure to find brilliant ways to stay active this holiday weekend.

Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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It’s time for Carly & Terri’s annual Ask Us Anything episode. Find out what their favorite trip together was this year, where their go-to international food destinations are, what drives them crazy about each other’s work style, their favorite moments of the year, and much more.

They wrap up some weekend events in the Champaign-Urbana area, so tune in to plan your end-of-year markets, light displays, live music, and more.

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Winter celebrations and holiday happenings can be found throughout the Champaign-Urbana region this weekend. Terri & Carly round up some of the weekend’s top events, with local theatre, a Santa 5K, a winter lights display, and much more.

Tune in to plan your weekend at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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When you want reviews on where to eat and drink in the C-U area, there’s no better resource than Alyssa Buckley, Food & Drink Editor at Smile Politely. Terri & Carly chat with this delightful food connoisseur who had some journalistic dreams come true in 2025. Here about this incredible experience and what she loves about dining out in our brilliant culinary scene.

Don’t miss out on the upcoming events this weekend, with a quick rundown of just a few of many happenings in the area.  

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Happy Thanksgiving! Terri & Carly have several ways for you to enjoy this festive weekend. Whether you start it off early this morning with the Urbana Park District’s Turkey Trot so you can feel good about filling your plate later, or you head out later this weekend to enjoy shopping local, holiday markets, festive parades, and lighted walks, we have the rundown for you!

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Adding to the charm of Monticello’s Courthouse Square, Monticello Mercantile is your quintessential boutique featuring a variety of locally-made goods alongside must-have fashion items, and adorable baby items (even if you don’t have a baby!) Owner, Callie Jo, also with the City of Monticello, shares why shopping local is not only important during the holiday season, but all year long.

Plan your outings this weekend with a number of holiday markets, entertaining film, and your chance to visit the reindeer.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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Beyond football and basketball, there’s a lot happening around the area to fill your weekend. Terri & Carly run down a few events to check out, including the inaugural Midwest Yiddish Festival, theatrical performances, comedy, a Black Authors Book Fair, and a must-shop vintage market.

Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

A 5th generation, certified organic farm in Paxton, is shaping our palates to taste the difference in their homegrown spirits. Silver Tree Beer & Spirits, a sibling-owned distillery, is keeping it entirely local, down to the barrels that age their whiskey. Listen as Terri talks to Dallas Glazik to learn about the beginning of the business, the distillation process, and how we can experience their various offerings.

Stay tuned in to plan your perfect weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area, with art fairs, antiques, robots, cover bands, and inspiring short films.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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From the University of Illinois Dad’s Weekend to spooky and cultural celebrations, there’s a lot happening this Halloween Weekend. Tune in as Carly and Terri do a run down of some of this weekend’s to-do activities, and hear Carly’s opinion on whether Terri should go through a haunted house. (Hint: the answer is absolutely not.)

Check out these events and more at experiencecu.org.

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The Illinois Arboretum, a campus and community favorite, has a new visionary. Terri & Carly sit down with Derek Peterson, who, alongside an incredible team, made Allerton Park & Retreat Center a must-visit destination. Derek, leading the same team, will bring a brilliant vision to the Arboretum to create a cohesive space filled with experiences as diverse as the ecosystems found within. Tune in to learn about their short- and long-term plans.

Stay tuned in to plan your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana, with everything from CU Pride Fest, to fall vibes at Flannel Fest, and so much more.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events