Chambana Proud

By Chambana Proud

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 busin... more

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Chambana Proud episodes:

November 07, 2024What's Happening in Chambana: November 7–10
Whether it’s shopping sustainably, supporting local artists, enjoying our outdoors, or cheering on our student-athletes, there are a lot of opportunities to support our BRILLIANT community this weekend. Tune in to learn more!

Today’s podcast 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/
Fighting Illini Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/
Antique Show Weekend: https://arthuril.us/events/event/antique-show-weekend-5
41st Annual Craft League of CU Fine Art Fair: https://www.craftleaguecu.com/news
Illini Vintage Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/831210385597847/?ref=newsfeed
S’mores & Stroll: https://www.urbanaparks.org/calendar/events/free-s-mores-social-and-stroll---south-ridge-park
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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9min
October 31, 2024Episode 53: Goats & A Reuben
What started as a passion for hospitality grew into a local business ecosystem. Lauren Brokish with Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Martinelli’s Market, Pekara Bakery, and Central Illinois Bakehouse shares her journey of keeping the businesses she loves alive and her strong desire for a good Reuben. Stay tuned in for a full weekend of events in the Champaign-Urbana area!

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/
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery: https://www.prairiefruits.com/
Martinelli’s Market: https://www.martinellismarketchampaign.com/
Pekara Bakery: https://www.pekarabistro.com/
Central Illinois Bakehouse: https://cibakehouse.com/
University of Illinois Dads Weekend: https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/7999
Spinners & Weavers Guild Show & Sale: https://cuswg.org/show-and-sale/
Rest Lab: https://kam.illinois.edu/exhibition/rest-lab-fall-2024
Dia de los Muertos Celebration: https://champaignparks.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/
Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Urbana/RattlesnakeMaster
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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45min
October 24, 2024What's Happening in Chambana: October 24–28
Heading into the final weekend of October, Terri & Carly dive into some spooky events for the weekend, along with ways to learn about community resources at the Disability Resource Expo. Tune in and plan your weekend!

Today’s podcast 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/
Family Campout at Allerton Park: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/familycampout/
The Minutes: https://stationtheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200456450
Disability Resource Expo: https://www.disabilityresourceexpo.org/
Nightmare on Grove St.: https://champaignparks.org/event/nightmare-on-grove-street/
Spooky Saturday in downtown Champaign: https://www.facebook.com/events/1046076583471894/?ref=newsfeed
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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9min
October 17, 2024Episode 52: An Invitation to Experience Weird, Cool Stuff
Gallery Art Bar is more than a bar. It’s an immersive community space, filled with digital and local art, that has everything from clothing swaps to dance parties. Learn more about this unique concept and how they have invited all to be a part of something inspiring. Stay tuned in for a full weekend of events!

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/
Gallery Art Bar: https://www.galleryartbarurbana.com/
Fighting Illini Football vs. Michigan: https://fightingillini.com/sports/football
Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary Events: https://fightingillini.com/news/2024/10/1/football-memorial-stadiums-rededication-set-for-11-am-on-oct-18.aspx
Jeff Tweedy at the Virginia Theatre: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=989
Saints Fall Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/342980762186238
Eerie Illinois: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/eerie-illinois and https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/eerie-illinois-1
Christie Clinic Annual Halloween Costume Parade: https://www.facebook.com/events/505415935161223
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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58min
October 10, 2024What's Happening in Chambana: October 10-14
Another fun fall weekend is on tap in the Champaign-Urbana area. Terri & Carly share events around the community to get out and enjoy the perfect autumn weather. Join in on CU Jazz Fest, Flannel Fest, the Great Cover Up, Paxton’s Fall Gathering, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and much more.

Today’s podcast 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/
CU Jazz Festival: https://www.cujazzfest.org/
The Great Cover Up: https://www.facebook.com/events/1024333012707067
Paxton’s Fall Gathering: https://www.paxtonmainstreet.com/event/paxtons-fall-gathering/
Flannel Fest: https://champaignparks.org/event/flannel-fest/
Charlie XCX/Chappell Roan Dance Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/1732882977470198/
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: https://nah.illinois.edu/events/indigenous-peoples-day
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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9min
October 03, 2024Episode 51: Listen, Learn, and Engage with the Native American House
With Indigenous Peoples’ Day approaching, Terri and Carly sat down with Dr. Charlotte Davidson to learn about the history and mission of the Native American House on the University of Illinois campus. Learn how we, as a community, can engage with this cultural center and celebrate our region's heritage. Stay tuned in for a busy weekend of events in the Champaign-Urbana area!

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/
Native American House:https://nah.illinois.edu/
F&T Desserts:https://fandtdesserts.square.site/
CU Folk & Roots Festival: https://folkandroots.org/
Run to Remember: https://illinoismarathon.com/races/run-to-remember/
Urbana’s Fall Fusion Festival: https://40north.org/our_programs/urbana-fall-fusion-festival/
Wine & Chocolate Walk: https://www.paxtonmainstreet.com/event/wine-chocolate-walk/
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
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48min
September 26, 2024What's Happening in Chambana: September 26–29
Heading into the final weekend of September, Terri & Carly give a run down of this weekend’s fun events. From live music in gardens, a unique circus, bats, WEFT Fest, and an apple festival, there’s lots of great ways to celebrate fall.

Today’s podcast 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/
Tunes & Blooms: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/tunes-blooms
Bread & Puppet: https://www.ucimc.org/bread_puppet_2024
Central Illinois Bat Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/500918389130216
WEFT Fest: https://new.weft.org/
Honeycrisp Hootenanny Apple Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/829630405965004
Fighting Illini Women’s Soccer Women’s Empowerment Match: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-soccer
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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12min
September 19, 2024Episode 50: Getting Deeply Nerdy about Books
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) is one of the most hidden gems in Champaign-Urbana. Terri & Carly sit down with Lynne Thomas, Head of the RBML, to learn about its impressive collection, some of the unique pieces you can find, and how we all can access and use this incredible space. Keep tuned in for details on a packed weekend with Pygmalion, CU Pride Fest, CU Black & African Arts Festival, and more.

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/
Rare Book & Manuscript Library:https://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/
Pygmalion:https://thisispygmalion.com/
CU Pride Fest: https://www.unitingpride.org/pridefest2024.html
CU Black & African Arts Festival: https://www.cubaafest.org/
Comic & Toy Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/1121610058877908
The Book of Mormon: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/bom
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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1h 2min
September 12, 2024What's Happening in Chambana: September 12-16
It’s Homecoming Week at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! Terri & Carly breakdown what’s happening during the week as we don our orange & blue. Beyond football and parades, we celebrate an art festival, summer’s end concert, Welcoming Week activities, and the start of Uniting Pride’s Pride Week.

Today’s podcast 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/
Illinois Homecoming:https://homecoming.illinois.edu/schedule
Summer’s End: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/summers-end-concert-2-665/
West Side Arts: https://40north.org/our_programs/west-side-arts/
Prairie Stories: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/prairie-stories-2
Craft it UP: https://www.unitingpride.org/24pridefestschedule.html
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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10min
September 05, 2024Episode 49: Creating a Connection to the Land
As fall begins in the Champaign-Urbana area, our minds start thinking about pumpkins, apples, and all of fall’s bounty. Terri & Carly sit down with Randy from Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch to learn about their humbling beginning, the growth of the farm, and how they’re keeping new generations connected to the importance of local agriculture. Stay tuned in to plan your weekend with a variety of fun, upcoming events from the Arcola Broomcorn Festival to Mum Fest to a day full of gaming.

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/
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch:https://curtisorchard.com/
10th Annual Mum Fest at Triple M Farms: https://www.mariahsmums.com/mumfest
Urbana’s Night Market on the Square: https://www.facebook.com/events/881108440543663/881108453876995/
Arcola Broomcorn Festival: https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival
Tabletop Central: https://tabletop.events/conventions/tabletop-central-2024
Urbana PostMark: https://www.facebook.com/events/1521051559292626
Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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1h 7min

FAQs about Chambana Proud:

How many episodes does Chambana Proud have?

The podcast currently has 163 episodes available.