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Joint production of 'Cabaret' offers original choreography, fresh take on pre-WWII Berlin
Feb 26, 2020 2:00 pm218 views
The theatre, dance and Lyric Theatre @ Illinois programs are collaborating on a joint production of “Cabaret,” in recognition of their 50-year partnership with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Ebert Film Fest to feature remastered 'Cotton Club,' Farrelly brothers comedy
Feb 19, 2020 1:00 pm615 views
A remastered “Cotton Club,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and the comedy “There’s Something About Mary” will be featured as part of this year’s Roger Ebertfest’s Film Festival, or “Ebertfest.”
Ancient and modern intersect in 'Hive' exhibition at Krannert Art Museum
Jan 21, 2020 9:00 am1996 views
“Hive” – a combination of 18-foot-tall inflatable sculptures and an immersive sound installation – is on view for the coming year at Krannert Art Musem.
Illinois music professor awarded NEH Fellowship
Jan 15, 2020 12:30 pm1090 views
Music professor Christina Bashford was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for a project examining violin culture in Britain.
Book looks at how landscape design helps solve water issues
Dec 20, 2019 1:15 pm880 views
Landscape design research can help solve environmental problems related to water systems.
Opera addressing questions of disability, technology being developed with Lyric Theatre's help
Dec 6, 2019 11:45 am826 views
A new opera exploring questions of disability, technology and communication is being created with the help of the University of Illinois’ Lyric Theatre program.
World AIDS Day commemorated with films at Krannert Art Museum, Krannert Center
Nov 22, 2019 11:30 am531 views
Krannert Art Museum and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will screen short films addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic to commemorate World AIDS Day.
Film mines Zuckerberg's speeches for growth obsession
Nov 7, 2019 9:45 am553 views
University of Illinois researcher Ben Grosser’s new film uses 15 years of speeches by Mark Zuckerberg to look at his obsession with growth at any cost.
100 years of architecture student design work to be preserved, archived
Nov 4, 2019 8:00 am1317 views
A project led by architecture professor Marci Uihlein will archive and make accessible 100 years of student design work, representing a history of architecture education.
Will hiding 'like' counts and other numbers improve social media?
Oct 31, 2019 8:00 am774 views
Social media companies are experimenting with hiding metrics on their platforms – something University of Illinois art professor Ben Grosser has been exploring since 2012 with his Demetricator projects.
Passes for 22nd 'Ebertfest' on sale Nov. 1
Oct 22, 2019 9:15 am565 views
Passes for the 22nd annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, or “Ebertfest,” go on sale Nov. 1.
Illinois theatre department opens season with plays addressing injustice, revenge
Oct 16, 2019 11:15 am623 views
The Illinois theatre department opens its season with stories of justice, injustice, revenge and redemption.
Artists consider nuclear industry's legacy in Krannert Art Museum exhibition
Oct 10, 2019 2:30 pm555 views
The exhibition “Hot Spots: Radioactivity and the Landscape” at Krannert Art Museum spotlights the impact of the nuclear industry on the landscape.
Krannert Center performance “HOME” provides inspiration for Pygmalion’s hackathon
Sep 24, 2019 8:00 am473 views
The performance of “HOME” at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is providing the inspiration for PYGHACK, the culture festival Pygmalion’s hackathon. Both consider issues related to the concepts of home and an inclusive community.
Ebert Symposium to feature film director Gregory Nava
Sep 19, 2019 1:45 pm593 views
Gregory Nava, director of Latino films such as “El Norte,” “My Family” and “Selena,” will discuss his career and challenges, as well as diversity in the movie industry, as part of the Chaz and Roger Ebert Symposium coming Sept. 27 to the University of Illinois.
Illinois Architecture reveals presence and progress of women in the profession
Sep 19, 2019 8:45 am1174 views
A Women’s Reunion and Symposium at the School of Architecture will recognize the contributions of female architecture graduates.
Endangered animals project looks at tigers, habitat loss, climate change
Sep 10, 2019 8:45 am556 views
University of Illinois art professor Deke Weaver will present “TIGER” this fall. It’s the fifth performance in his project “The Unreliable Bestiary,” telling stories about endangered animals and habitats.
Ebert Symposium to focus on inclusion in movies and media
Sep 9, 2019 1:45 pm485 views
This year’s Ebert Symposium will focus on inclusion and diversity in the media industry, with a keynote address provided by Stacy Smith, director of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, a global think tank studying inequality in entertainment.
Krannert Art Museum invites new perspectives on modern and contemporary art
Sep 3, 2019 11:00 am578 views
“Art Since 1948” – a new, long-term installation at Krannert Art Museum – showcases the museum’s modern and contemporary collection.
Matsuri Festival at Japan House incorporates Indian culture
Aug 28, 2019 9:30 am1320 views
Matsuri Festival at Japan House celebrates the end of summer with Asian food, art and musical performances.
Flatlands Dance Film Festival to screen documentary on flamenco dancer, short films
Aug 23, 2019 11:30 am372 views
The Flatlands Dance Film Festival will screen a documentary about Spanish flamenco dancer “La Chana” and short films from around the world.
Krannert Art Museum acquires Illinois alumnus Hal Fischer’s conceptual photographs
Aug 13, 2019 9:15 am996 views
Krannert Art Museum has acquired the work of pioneering gay photographer and University of Illinois alumnus Hal Fischer.
Prints as propaganda: Krannert Art Museum builds world-class collection of Dutch political prints
Jun 26, 2019 9:30 am549 views
Krannert Art Museum has amassed the largest museum collection of Dutch political prints outside of Europe.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces 50th season of performances
May 9, 2019 8:00 am693 views
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will present its 50th season of performances in 2019-20.
ELLNORA guitar festival features influential guitarists from around the world
Apr 30, 2019 4:15 pm625 views
ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival will feature a wide variety of musicians Sept. 5-7 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Illinois music professor awarded Carnegie Fellowship
Apr 24, 2019 1:00 pm460 views
Illinois ethnomusicologist Michael Silvers, who specializes in the music of Brazil, has been awarded a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship. He’ll use the fellowship to research a book that will examine the aesthetics and natural resources of instrument-making using Brazilian woods.
Lyric Theatre's 'Crazy For You' production blends tap, Gershwin tunes
Apr 23, 2019 10:15 am561 views
The Lyric Theatre @ Illinois spring musical features tap dancing and Gershwin tunes in “Crazy for You.”
Krannert Center celebrates 50 years with weekend of music, activities
Apr 9, 2019 11:00 am1158 views
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary April 12-14 with music, a gala and a global toast.
Artist to exhibit photo collage, abstract works in local spring exhibitions
Apr 4, 2019 1:30 pm274 views
University of Illinois professor and artist Stacey Robinson will show his photo collages and abstract drawings at several shows this spring.
'Quantum Rhapsodies' performance explores quantum physics, its role in our universe
Apr 4, 2019 8:00 am672 views
“Quantum Rhapsodies” uses narration, video images and the music of the Jupiter String Quartet to explore the world of quantum physics.
Performance artist Autumn Knight launches book tour at Krannert Art Museum
Mar 26, 2019 8:45 am625 views
Krannert Art Museum has produced a book about performance artist Autumn Knight, with essays and photographs that document Knight’s 2017 performances on campus.
'Ebertfest' full schedule announced, with actresses Gershon, Madsen, Tilly as guests
Mar 21, 2019 9:00 am3154 views
This year’s Ebert Film Fest will include “Almost Famous” and “Sideways,” documentaries on Maya Angelou and Fred Rogers, and guest actresses Gina Gershon, Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Tilly.
Aretha Franklin concert film 'Amazing Grace' to open Ebert Film Fest
Mar 14, 2019 3:45 pm892 views
An Aretha Franklin concert film from nearly 50 years ago, now restored and released, will open this year’s Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, or “Ebertfest.”
Composer Renee Baker to premiere new score for historic silent film
Feb 21, 2019 10:00 am602 views
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music will screen two silent films with new scores by composer Renee Baker in recognition of Black History Month.
Exhibition of Indian paintings passed 'From Hand to Hand' at Krannert Art Museum
Feb 13, 2019 10:00 am248 views
Indian paintings depicting Hindu epics, royal portraits and stories of love can be seen at Krannert Art Museum’s “From Hand to Hand” exhibition, opening Feb. 28.
First film and guests announced for 21st annual ‘Ebertfest’
Feb 11, 2019 10:30 am1570 views
A post-World War II romance is the first film announced for this year’s “Ebertfest,” coming April 10-13 to downtown Champaign and the U. of I. The film will be shown in memory of its co-star, Scott Wilson, a frequent past festival guest. Organizers also announced an added role in this year’s festival for film critic Richard Roeper.
February Dance features collaborations between faculty, alumni
Feb 6, 2019 12:15 pm362 views
Dance faculty and alumni will present new work in February Dance to celebrate the dance department's 50th anniversary.
Krannert Art Museum to feature newly acquired Louise Fishman painting in spring exhibition
Jan 29, 2019 9:30 am788 views
Krannert Art Museum recently purchased a painting by University of Illinois alumna Louise Fishman that will be part of an exhibition of 20th century paintings at the museum.
New book tells story of secret Hollywood studio that shaped the nuclear age
Jan 14, 2019 2:30 pm2337 views
Two Illinois professors tell the story of a secret Hollywood studio at the heart of the Cold War and the early nuclear age.
Tap dance a highlight of spring semester at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 10, 2019 9:00 am703 views
Tap at Illinois will celebrate tap dancing with a semesterlong series of tap performances at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Book by Illinois music professor looks at how Brazilian forro music, environment are connected
Dec 3, 2018 8:45 am554 views
Illinois ethnomusicologist Michael Silvers writes in his new book about forro music of Brazil and its connections to the environment, drought and politics.
Krannert Art Museum to offer short films, panel discussion for World AIDS Day
Nov 27, 2018 10:45 am271 views
Krannert Art Museum will screen short films about AIDS activism – the only downstate Illinois venue to show the films – for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
November Dance celebrates dance department’s first 50 years with work by faculty, alumni
Nov 7, 2018 11:15 am713 views
November Dance will celebrate the University of Illinois dance department’s 50th anniversary with collaborations between faculty members and alumni.
Irish artists Kennedy Browne grapple with ‘Real World Harm’ at Krannert Art Museum
Nov 5, 2018 8:45 am581 views
The first solo U.S. exhibition by Irish artists Kennedy Browne at Krannert Art Museum raises questions about global commerce and technology.
Faculty artists engage the contemporary world with exhibition at Krannert Art Museum
Oct 31, 2018 3:15 pm263 views
University of Illinois art and design faculty members show their work at Krannert Art Museum.
Passes for revamped Roger Ebert’s Film Festival go on sale Nov. 1
Oct 30, 2018 10:00 am588 views
Passes for the 21th annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, shortened from five days to four, go on sale Nov. 1.
Krannert Center’s new assisted listening system to benefit patrons with hearing loss
Sep 19, 2018 10:30 am933 views
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has a new assisted listening system to help patrons with hearing impairment enjoy performances.
From Chicago art to Chinese ceramics, Krannert Art Museum tells stories through its collections
Sep 17, 2018 8:30 am635 views
Krannert Art Museum exhibitions highlight Chicago art and blue and white ceramics from its collection.
Ebert Symposium to feature IMAX film, astronaut videographer, storytelling with data
Sep 13, 2018 10:15 am884 views
The first Roger Ebert Symposium will explore the cinematic presentation of science with help from an IMAX film shot from space, a former astronaut and a diverse group of academics and experts.
Adaptation of ‘The Turn of the Screw’ premieres at Krannert Center following artistic residency
Sep 11, 2018 12:30 pm339 views
The New York-based Builders Association theater company will premiere “STRANGE WINDOW: The Turn of the Screw,” a new take on Henry James’ novella, at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The company developed the production during a residency at Krannert Center.

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