Chambana Proud

Chambana Proud
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Join Carly & Terri every week as they chat about all things Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, otherwise known as Chambana. These self-proclaimed Chambana gurus will highlight everything from local businesses and events to people and must-know stories. Brought to you by Experience Champaign-Urbana and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 101: Local Artisans Unite! Two Art Fairs. One Weekend.

    When it comes to shopping for local art, opportunities are everywhere. Carly and Terri chat with Cammie from the Craft League for Champaign-Urbana and Kiri from the Champaign-Urbana Spinners & Weavers Guild about their upcoming fairs, happening the weekend of November 6–8. These organizations don’t just create opportunity for artists to sell, they provide a space for creativity and collaboration, keeping the vibrancy of the C-U area alive.     Stay tuned to plan your Halloween weekend, with a cemetery walk, sing-a-longs, spellbinding symphony, and celebrating Dia De Muertos.   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ Craft League of Champaign-Urbana: https://www.craftleaguecu.com/ Champaign-Urbana Spinners & Weavers Guild: https://cuswg.org/ Craft League of C-U Fine Art Fair: https://www.craftleaguecu.com/annual-art-fair-info-26 Spinners & Weavers Show and Sale: https://cuswg.org/show-and-sale/ Hope Cemetery Walk: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/17168310 Sinfonia Da Camera: Spellbound: https://krannertcenter.com/events/sinfonia-da-camera-spellbound Rocky Horror Picture Show: Dia De Muertos: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/3114?eventId=33565168 Hamilton Sing-Along Matinee: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2784 Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  2. Oct 22

    What’s Happening in Chambana: October 23-25

    Things are getting spooky in C-U! Terri and Jordan share some ideas on how to get in the Halloween spirit this weekend. Among the many things this weekend holds, you’ll find a murder mystery, a flannel fest with lumberjacks (!), a music and thrift festival, an eerie evening, and some monster photo ops.   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/ Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ And Then There Were None: https://rtg.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events Flannel Fest: https://champaignparks.org/event/flannel-fest-2/ Pocketfest 2026: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581068343851 Eerie Illinois: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/eerie-illinois-3 Parctober Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1607546487702180 Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  3. Oct 15

    What's Happening in Chambana: October 16–18

    The Champaign-Urbana area will be hopping this weekend! Terri & Carly run down just a few of the many events that will keep you busy on this fall weekend. Enjoy some whiskey, jazz, time on a flower farm, some aliens, and plenty of Pride.   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/ Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ Champaign Whiskey Fest: https://www.champaignwhiskeyfest.com/ CU Pride Fest: https://unitingpride.org/pridefest2026/ CU Jazz Fest: https://www.cujazzfest.org/ Fall Bulb Sale: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/ We Interrupt This Program: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1135 Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  4. Oct 8

    Sonic Sensations: Why the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Should Be On Your List To See

    When the community supports local arts, we keep artists in our area, and we get to enjoy brilliant groups like the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. Terri and Jordan talk with Vijay, the Executive Director, to learn about how this group is rooted in community, their upcoming 67th season, and how they’re reaching out to the next generation of musicians.   Stay tuned in to plan your ideal fall weekend, from folk music to fall festivals to witches!   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/ Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: https://cusymphony.org/ CU Folk & Roots Festival: https://folkandroots.org/ Urbana Fall Fusion Festival: https://40north.org/our_programs/urbana-fall-fusion-festival/ Japan House Fall Open House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-house-fall-open-house-japan-houses-past-present-and-future-tickets-2000997747127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Craft Crawl: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-downtown-champaign-craft-crawl-tickets-1998443656774 Third Annual Witches Weekend: https://www.thehivemahomet.com/special-events Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  5. Oct 1

    What’s Happening in Chambana: October 2–4

    It’s Illinois Homecoming Week, and Terri and Carly have all the Illini events for you to head out to this weekend. Beyond the campus activities, check out events in our surrounding communities, including a pumpkin fest in Arthur, Octoberfest in Monticello, or head to Alto Vineyards for a Renaissance Faire. Wrap up your weekend at the Vet Med Open House for a sneak peek into their work on animals of all sizes.   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.     Links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ Illinois Homecoming: https://homecoming.illinois.edu/schedule/ Arthur Downtown Pumpkin Festival: https://illinoisamishcountry.com/wp/event/arthur-downtown-pumpkin-festival/ Alto Vineyards Renaissance Faire: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign Monticello Octoberfest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1304282841505535?active_tab=about Vet Med Open House: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/veterinary-students/open-house10/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  6. Sep 24

    What’s Happening in Chambana: September 25–27

    While football is away, the Champaign-Urbana area will play. Terri & Carly highlight some of this weekend’s must-do events, including Pygmalion, with dozens of performances from music, comedy, literature, and more to enjoy. Continue the celebration of reading at the Youth Literature Festival; get musical theatre celebrating 35 years with the Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company; pay tribute to the legend, Dolly Parton on 9-2-5 on roller skates; and kick off Illinois Homecoming in style.   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/ Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ Pygmalion: https://thisispygmalion.com/ Youth Literature Festival Community Day: https://youthlitfest.education.illinois.edu/ CUTC 35th Anniversary Concert: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1144 Dolly Parton Tribute Skate: https://www.skatelandsavoy.com/events-parties Illinois Homecoming Week Kickoff Event: https://homecoming.illinois.edu/schedule/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  7. Sep 16

    Episode 99: We’re Glad You’re Here—Welcoming Week and Beyond

    In Champaign-Urbana, welcome is a community effort. Francisco Baires of the New American Welcome Center and Ashlyn Henke of The Refugee Center join Terri and Jordan to explore how Welcoming Week brings Chambana together. From shared food and music to stories and new friendships, discover how celebrating immigrant and refugee neighbors builds belonging and strengthens our whole community. Plus, learn how to keep that welcome going all year long.   Stay tuned in to plan your warm weekend, from Oktoberfest to a large BBQ festival to a local movie premiere.   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/ New American Welcome Center: https://nawc.universityymca.org/ The Refugee Center: https://www.therefugeecenter-cu.org/ Welcoming Week: https://nawc.universityymca.org/programs/welcoming-week Riggs Oktoberfest: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/riggs-oktoberfest-2-883/ Lakeside Brews, Beats, and Eats: https://champaignparks.org/event/lakeside-brews-beats-eats/ Odd Market & Tattoo Fest: https://www.oddmarket.org/ Paxton Swine & Dine: https://www.paxtonswinendine.com/ Dark Soul River Premier: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1148 Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  8. Sep 10

    What's Happening in Chambana: September 11–13

    Fall events are in full swing, as this weekend is hoppin’ in the C-U area! Terri & Jordan run down the many ways you can get out. Celebrate the history of Broomcorn in Arcola, spend all weekend playing games in Savoy, cheer on Fighting Illini Football at Memorial Stadium, and be wowed by our vast art scene at two big arts events in Champaign & Urbana.   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/ Busey Bank:https://www.busey.com/ 55th Annual Broomcorn Festival: https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival Tabletop Central: https://tabletopcentral.com/ Bazaar Urbana: https://bazaarurbana.com/ Fighting Illini Football: https://fightingillini.com/sports/football/schedule West Side Arts: https://40north.org/our_programs/west-side-arts/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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Join Carly & Terri every week as they chat about all things Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, otherwise known as Chambana. These self-proclaimed Chambana gurus will highlight everything from local businesses and events to people and must-know stories. Brought to you by Experience Champaign-Urbana and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation.

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  • Creator
    Chambana Proud
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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