Chambana Proud

Episode 93: Celebrating America’s 250 with the Champaign County History Museum

The Champaign County History Museum, vital to preserving our local history, is pulling out all the stops to help us celebrate America’s 250 with an exception exhibit. Tune in as Carly  & Terri talk with Museum President, TJ Blakeman, about the rare items on display for a brief time at the Champaign Public Library.  Stay tuned in for weekend events from Raggedy Ann rallies to soda fests to Juneteenth celebrations. 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/ [https://krannertcenter.com/] * Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ [https://www.busey.com/] * Champaign County History Museum: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/ [https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/] * Forging Liberty Exhibit:  https://secure.champaigncountyhistory.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fpo rtal%2Fevents * Raggedy Ann Rally: https://www.facebook.com/events/2012694962919848/ [https://www.facebook.com/events/2012694962919848/] * Mahomet Soda Fest: https://www.mahometchamber.com/soda-fest [https://www.mahometchamber.com/soda-fest] * Junteenth Celebration: https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth/ [https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth/] * Dark Sky Series: Disney and Pixar’s Elio:  https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/dark-sky-series-disney-and- pixars-elio * Songs for a New World: https://twincitytheatreco.ludus.com/index.php [https://twincitytheatreco.ludus.com/index.php] * Chambana Proud: https://www..com/ * Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events:  https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

Episode 92: A New Season of World-Class Performance

The 2026–2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts was just announced, and it’s filled with must-see performances. Terri & Carly sit down with Julianne Ehre, Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement, to dig in on those dates we need to circle on our calendar, the collaborations that make Krannert Center so unique, and how our  performing arts venue stacks up against others across the country. Hint: we’re right there at the top!   With summer programming in full swing, we have more ways to spend your weekend, so tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast to start planning.   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/ [https://krannertcenter.com/] * Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ [https://www.busey.com/] * Love for All(erton): https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/love-for-allerton/ [https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/love-for-allerton/] * Cereal Celebration: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15564561 [https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15564561] * Pour Bros. 4th Annual Market St. Beer Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1450384366774201/?active_tab=discussion [https://www.facebook.com/events/1450384366774201/?active_tab=discussion] * Saturday Morning Goat Hike: https://www.prairiefruits.com/event-details/saturday-morning-goat-hike-2026-05-30-09-30 [https://www.prairiefruits.com/event-details/saturday-morning-goat-hike-2026-05-30-09-30] * Postmark Urbana: https://40north.org/our_programs/postmark-urbana/ [https://40north.org/our_programs/postmark-urbana/] * Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ [https://www.chambanaproud.com/] * Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events [https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events]

What's Happening in Chambana: May 29–31

Live music on the streets, a wine walk, 20 years of Amish baked goods, old-time baseball, and historic trains—it’s all on tap this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area! Carly and Terri run down just a few ideas to get out and explore.   Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.   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/ [https://krannertcenter.com/] * Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ [https://www.busey.com/] * The Homestead Bakery 20th Anniversary Open House: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatpumpkinpatch [https://www.facebook.com/thegreatpumpkinpatch] * Friday Night Live!: https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/ [https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/] * Champaign Clippers Round Robin: https://champaignclippers.org/schedule/ [https://champaignclippers.org/schedule/] * 6th Annual Wine Walk: https://champaigncenter.com/wine-walk/ [https://champaigncenter.com/wine-walk/] * Pizza on the Rails: https://www.mrym.org/events [https://www.mrym.org/events] * Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ [https://www.chambanaproud.com/] * Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events [https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events]

Episode 91: It’s in the “Meat Mail”

Whether you’re looking for something to grill for Memorial Day weekend or a special cut that you can’t find at the grocery store, the University of Illinois Meat & Egg Sales Room is the destination you need to know about. Carly & Terri chat with Elli to learn about the academics and science behind the storefront to discover what students are learning and how they shape the future of the food industry.   Stay tuned in for ideas on how to spend your Memorial Day Weekend in and around the Champaign-Urbana area at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.   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/ [https://krannertcenter.com/] * Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ [https://www.busey.com/] * Meat Science Lab: https://ansc.illinois.edu/about/facilities/meat-science-laboratory [https://ansc.illinois.edu/about/facilities/meat-science-laboratory] * Meat & Egg Sales Room: https://meatandeggsales.illinois.edu/ [https://meatandeggsales.illinois.edu/] * Candlelight Serenade: Jazz Edition: Strawberry Day: https://www.okawvalleyorchard.com/ [https://www.okawvalleyorchard.com/] * 4th Annual Comedy Competition: https://yellowandcoevents.com/buy-tickets [https://yellowandcoevents.com/buy-tickets] * Junction Futball Club Women’s Premier Soccer League: https://www.junctionfcwpsl.com/ [https://www.junctionfcwpsl.com/] * Candy Foster 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1127 [https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1127] * Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ [https://www.chambanaproud.com/] * Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events [https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events]

What's Happening in Chambana: May 15–17

This weekend, we say goodbye to our many graduates from the University of Illinois, and we also welcome back some spring and summertime favorites. From plant sales to live music on the streets, Carly and Terri run down the many ways you can get out in and around C-U this weekend.   Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning.   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/ [https://krannertcenter.com/] * Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ [https://www.busey.com/] * Sola Gratia Spring Plant Sale: https://www.solagratiacsa.com/events/spring-plant-sale-2026 [https://www.solagratiacsa.com/events/spring-plant-sale-2026] * Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku and a Grand Ikebana Demonstration: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-ikebana-party-with-shakuyaku/ [https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-ikebana-party-with-shakuyaku/] and https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-grand-ikebana-demo/ [https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-grand-ikebana-demo/] * Illinois Amish Heritage Center Guided Tour: https://www.illinoisamish.org/ [https://www.illinoisamish.org/] * Drag Story Hour: https://www.goodjudyscu.com/event-list [https://www.goodjudyscu.com/event-list] * Toast to Taylor St.: https://www.soundbridgefoundation.org/about-toast [https://www.soundbridgefoundation.org/about-toast] * Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ [https://www.chambanaproud.com/] * Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events [https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events]