Chambana Proud

Your outdoor adventures for summer are set. Terri & Carly sit down with Laurrie from the Sulliivan Chamber & Economic Development to talk about opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and more. Keep tuned in to plan your 4th of July weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Buse...

A busy summer weekend is on tap (pun intended)…kicking off with Riggs Fest! Terri & Carly run down family-friendly events from rocket launches with the Champaign Park District to the MLK Jettie Rhodes Day Celebration to Tolono Fun Days. Don’t miss the CU Pride Fest from Uniting Pride at Rose Bowl Tavern, and get your 4th of July celebrations started with the Arthur Freedom Celebration & Fi...

Common Ground Food Co-op is not just a grocery store, it is a community service. Serving local and regional farmers, bringing programing to the community, and helping non-profits, this downtown Urbana stop does good for all. Tune in as Carly and Terri learn about the history of the co-op, how they work, and the impact they make on our region. Stay tuned for info on Juneteenth celebrations, and way...

Get an early start on celebrating Juneteenth in Champaign this weekend! Round out the weekend with live music, theater, pop-up escape rooms, and ALL the soda! Don’t forget to celebrate dad among all this weekend’s brilliant 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://krannertcen...

What started as a small passion project coming out of the pandemic is now ubiquitous around the Champaign-Urbana area. Carly & Terri chat with Aimee from Cloud Mountain Kombucha on how their popular brews came to be, their dedication to local ingredients and sustainability, and their big move with big plans. Stay tuned for ways to celebrate Pride month, and take part in many more weekend activ...

Summer programming is in full swing with the return of Friday Night Live and The Beat on Market Street! In addition to outdoor live music, Terri & Carly round up a few of many fun events in the Champaign-Urbana area, from film festivals to film under the stars alongside some culture with ballet at The Virginia Theatre.   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and...

For the Urbana Park District, their slogan, “You Belong Here” is not just a tag line. It’s a mission. Tune in as Terri & Carly talk with Tim Bartlett, Executive Director, about the goals of the park district and their efforts to be inclusive and sustainable. Stay tuned in for a weekend of fun events over the Memorial Day holiday! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing...

While Illinois Commencement is celebrated this weekend, there are also many ways to get out and explore the CU area! Terri & Carly share some highlights including theatre, drawing Pokemon, honoring bees, a good ole cruise through Paxton, and a little bit of science. Tune in to make your plans!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.  ...

Our community is filled with creators and innovators, so it’s no surprise that film production has found a home in the Champaign-Urbana region. Terri & Carly speak with Sarah & Robert from The Line Film Company and Flyover Film Studios about the growth of film in our region and how the community can play a role…even if it’s not acting!   Stay tuned in to learn about a weekend of outdoor ev...

It’s May and Carly is away…so Terri sits down with Jordan to talk about this weekend’s events. Bluebells, Sangria, an interactive expo on campus, and the return of outdoor markets all make for a brilliant spring weekend!   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/...

As warmer weather approaches, outdoor dining and live music are on the horizon in #chambana. Terri & Carly talk with Lacey from the City of Champaign on the new Downtown Plaza and how this public space will be available for all to enjoy, with more development to come. Tune in to learn more, and plan for the busy weekend ahead! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Art...

Heading into the holiday weekend, Carly & Terri share various fun ways to get out this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. Live theatre, fashion with plants, plant sales, and all the Egg Hunts you can imagine are all on tap. Tune in to plan your weekend!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links: Krannert Center for Perfo...

What do you really know about what scientists do and how it impacts our daily lives? University of Illinois plant scientist, Katie, shares with Carly and Terri that a worldwide event, Pint of Science, is coming to Champaign-Urbana this May and that we’re guaranteed to walk away with some brilliant new knowledge. Stay tuned in to make your weekend plans around the Champaign-Urbana area! This episod...

This weekend brings an abundance of big events! Get out and explore campus and the community for the Engineering Open House, Boneyard Arts Festival, University of Illinois Mom’s Weekend, and the Festival of Quilts. Start your weekend with the Urbana Park District’s MLK March for Peace.   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links:...

Glass-blower and owner of Prairie Fire Glass, Jim Downey, took a serendipitous path to discover his creative outlet in life. Terri & Carly talk with him about these happy accidents and why being kind gives back tenfold. Enjoy this light-hearted conversation, plan a day-trip to Monticello, and plan your weekend events in this week’s episode. This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the...

As spring break starts to wind down, Carly & Terri share some ideas for enjoying a University of Illinois gem while students are away, as well as several other community events in the Champaign-Urbana area. With locally-made games, youth theatre, live music, and a film screening, you’ll enjoy a perfect early spring weekend!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts...

Spring feels like it’s here! But is it? Will winter weather return? Will it feel like summer for the rest of March? Carly sits down with Andrew Pritchard, aka Chambana Weather, to discuss his passion for meteorology, how he got into this work, and the community’s inherent trust in his predictions. While storms are predicted for Friday, Terri & Carly run down the weekend events so you can get o...

This episode, Terri & Carly share a wonderfully diverse set of events for all in the Champaign-Urbana area featuring theatre from Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company, Fighting Illini Sports, Literacy for all, an outdoor collaboration between Champaign County Forest Preserves and Uniting Pride, and world-class musicians and composers on campus. Tune in and make your weekend plans!   This episode i...

With one year in the books, Illinois Soul has become a force in inspiring and empowering our community. Terri & Carly chat with Jill Clements from this new station from Illinois Public Media that serves the adult African American audience. Learn about the beginnings of this station, their programming, and how they are bringing people together. Stay tuned for a weekend of fun events throughout...

Coming out of a week of cold weather, it’s finally time to get out and about in C-U. Whether it’s hairy, scary tarantulas at the 42nd Annual Insect Fear Film Festival, a Black Joy celebration, one-act plays, Fighting Illini Women’s Gymnastics, or tapping maple trees, Terri & Carly share ways to celebrate the diversity of our community this weekend.     This episode is sponsored by Krannert Cen...

Acres of agriculture surrounding the Champaign-Urbana area translates into investment in AgTech. Terri & Carly chat with Beth from the University of Illinois’ Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory about the newly designated iFab Tech Hub and its profound impact on the community. Stay tuned in to schedule your Valentine’s weekend around the C-U area!   This episode is sponsored by Kranne...

The weekend is finally upon us! From live music, Lunar New Year celebrations, female, Black-led comedy, and powerful stories from local women, there’s a lot of ways to get out this weekend. Tune in to Chambana Proud as Terri & Carly give their weekend wrap-up!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links: Krannert Center for P...

Flying local is one of the biggest conveniences of Champaign-Urbana. Carly & Terri sit down with Tim Bannon from the University of Illinois Willard Airport to answer all those questions from new routes, new airlines, and yes, parking. Stay tuned in for a weekend of fun events in the Champaign-Urbana area!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by B...

It’s finally Restaurant Week! Terri & Carly talk about what they’re looking forward to and tips for making it a fun week. With students back on campus, there are plenty of other events this weekend to help you stay warm, from a Dance Film Festival to a Spelling Bee to a Drag Show. Tune in to plan your weekend!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported...

As Restaurant Week approaches, Terri & Carly chat with Ian from The Space, about their story. Learned how COVID changed the course of their lives and how we now benefit from their creativity. Stay tuned in for this weekend’s events so you can make your plans! This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links: Krannert Center for Perf...