Celebrate the Champaign Public Library's "The Art Connection: Schools to Library" exhibition series with kids, teens, and art teachers from Champaign schools. The exhibition will feature artwork by 50 students, curated by their art teachers. Be sure to visit both the children's area on the first floor and the FriendShop Bookstore on the lower level. […]

Join a festive celebration of Carnaval with food, drink, music, and dance from France, Latin America and Brazil!  The party will start at 6pm in the Krannert Center lobby, with the concert at 7:30pm and dancing, drinks, and live samba following from 9 to 11pm. Come celebrate! EVENT DETAILS FOELLINGER GREAT HALL TU FEB 13, […]

Presented by Madeleine Wolske – Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and requirements for starting their business. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and will have the chance to ask questions throughout. Topics […]

Bloomington based Soft Spoken covers a lot of musical territory: jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and blues, with the smooth jazz filter set on high. With Gary Muhammad, lead guitar/vocals; Mike Gardner, keys/bass/vocals; Myra Johnson, percussion; AJ Chinnery, drums; Kenny Johnson, bass guitar; and featuring lead vocalist Jamika Russell.

Reginald Lewis & Friends is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Reginald Lewis. Inspired by Philadelphia’s vibrant jazz scene, the group pays homage to the city’s rich musical heritage while infusing their performances with a fresh and contemporary approach. Reginald Lewis is a composer, educator, and musician, and he is the grandson of the […]

Come to the Champaign Public Library for this can't be missed event! Located in the Robeson Pavilion Rooms, local career coaches and employment services will be on site to help you land your next job! Free and open to everyone. *** Win Prizes!*** Enter for a chance to win a Chrome book or a gift […]

Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Haki N Dem is an American R&B/soul group from Champaign-Urbana and Chicago led by Haki, a talented young musician and an incredible singer/multi-instrumentalist on the rise. His band consists of piano, vocals, bass, drums, trumpet, and guitar, playing funky neo-soul in […]

Join the Champaign Urbana Public Health District for this important panel discussing black health, wealth, and wellness. This free vent is February 22, from 6:00-7:30PM in the main conference room at 201 W Kenyon Road, Champaign. See you there!  

Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to […]

Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to […]

Leading teams from the morning and afternoon Battle of the Books Playoffs will be invited to participate in the finals. Find more information under the playoff listings (Feb. 24 at 11 am and 1:30 pm).

Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle (2019), the award-winning and nationally recognized performance piece, is about a mother’s search for guidance from the spirits of her ancestors in the dungeons for enslaved Africans. The story takes the audience through a ritual journey that includes dance, music, and drama and leads to revelation, reconciliation, and rebirth. Walking […]