September 25, 2025

Episode 75: Collaboration, Community, and Just Really Cool Art

55 minutes

Known for Friday Night Live and the Boneyard Arts Festival, 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council, never stops with programming and collaborations. Kelly and Elsie share upcoming events with this weekend's Saturday Night Live: Homecoming Edition, followed by the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival next weekend. Learn about the community partnerships that help this dynamic duo keep our cities vibrant and provide opportunities for artists and cultures of all kinds.

Don’t miss the round up of this weekend’s events—it’s a busy one!

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/

40 North: https://40north.org

Illinois Homecoming: https://homecoming.illinois.edu/

Pokey Lafarge: https://rosebowltavern.com/

Weekend Train at Monticello Railway Museum: https://www.mrym.org/schedule

Downtown Champaign Historic Buildings Tour: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/event-details/downtown-champaign-historic-buildings-tour-1

Live Comedy at Alto Vineyards: https://www.cucomedy.com/

Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/