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 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

  2. 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

  3. Sep 3

    Haypenny Market—The Bodega We Needed

    Jenny and Vaughn, owners of the new Haypenny Market in downtown Champaign, talk to Carly and Terri this week about what drove them to create the first convenience store/lunch counter in the modern downtown district. Evoking memories of Woolworth’s, this new spot fills a void and is finding ways to connect the community.     Stay tuned in to plan your Labor Day weekend, from Krannert Center’s Opening Night, a campout with some farm animals, a cardboard boat regatta, an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery on a train, honoring the corn king (it’s a thing), and celebrating our many laborers who contribute to the brilliance of our region.   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/ Haypenny Market: https://www.facebook.com/p/Haypenny-Market-61581675441067/ Hopscotch Bakery + Market: https://hopscotchmarket.com/ Prairie Farm Campout: https://champaignparks.org/event/prairie-farm-campout/ 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/3rd-annual-carboard-boat-regatta Murder Mystery Dinner Train: https://www.mrym.org/events Cornstock: An Agrarian Exposition: https://www.corn-king.com/ Labor Day Parade & Picnic: https://unionhall.aflcio.org/eci Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  4. Aug 27

    What's Happening in Chambana: August 28–30

    This weekend, Terri & Carly say goodbye for now to our summer programming while we welcome back our fall Illini sports. Add in an annual music festival, a top-notch costume and prop sale, and the return of RC Fest, and you have a busy weekend in the C-U area.   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/ Mahomet Music Festival: https://www.mahometmusicfest.com/home FINAL Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/ Fighting Illini Volleyball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-volleyball Krannert Center Costume & Prop Sale: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-costume-and-prop-sale-0 Horizon RC Fest: https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  5. Aug 20

    60 Years of Possibilities

    Parkland College is celebrating 60 years of making education and employment a possibility for tens of thousands in our region. Carly & Terri talk with Dr. Pam Lau, Parkland College President, about the impact over the years and how they are finding innovative ways to create learning opportunities that meet people where they’re at and position graduates for strong careers.   Keep tuned in for the many ways to get out this weekend, including a Sweetcorn Festival, a historical tour, art on the farm, music from a local Broadway phenom, and a night of symphony in the park.   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/ Parkland College: https://www.parkland.edu/ Jonathan Butler-Duplessis at Yellow & Co.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yellow-co-presents-broadway-actorsinger-jonathan-butler-duplessis-tickets-1988446064707?aff=oddtdtcreator Downtown Champaign Historic Buildings Tour: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/tours Cyanotype Sun Photography Workshop: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/online-shop/p/cyanotype-aug22 Riggs Sweetcorn Festival: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/sweetcorn-festival-571/ The ILLIAC: https://theilliac.com/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  6. Aug 13

    What's Happening in Chambana: August 14–16

    Find ways to cool down this weekend before students return to campus! Terri & Carly run down a few ways to get out and cool in the C-U area. From flamingo races, to Black comedy, music and hikes under dark skies, celebrating upcoming screenwriters, and local businesses, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.   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/ The Flamazing Race: https://champaignparks.org/event/the-flamazing-race-a-cusr-fundraiser/ For the Culture: Comedy & Open Mic Night: https://www.visitdowntownchampaign.com/event-details/comedy-show-and-open-mic-at-the-literary Pens to Lens: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1142 Dark Sky Series: Two Shoes Urbana Review and Space Sounds: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/dark-sky-series-space-sounds Horizon’s Birthday Party: https://www.climbhorizon.com/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  7. Aug 6

    What's Happening in Chambana: August 7–9

    Our summer weekends are waning, but Terri & Carly are back to share the many ways you can enjoy these last few weekends before school starts. From community celebrations to blues fests, movies on the country’s largest scoreboard, and theatre performances.   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-Urbana Days: http://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days-2/ 8th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Festival: https://prairiecrossroads.org/bluesfest.html Joseph Community Festival: https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Joseph-Illinois-Community-Festival-100070064362375/ FamILLy Movie Night: https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/7/10/football-free-busey-bank-familly-movie-night-set-for-saturday-aug-8 The Station Theatre Summer Bash: https://stationtheatre.com/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

  8. Jul 16

    Episode 95: A Decade of Dank Meme

    What started as a bit of a joke became a flagship beer for Triptych Brewing. Carly & Terri talk with Triptych owner, Anthony Benjamin, about the humble beginnings of Dank Meme and their creative plans for how they plan to celebrate its 10th anniversary.   Stay tuned in to plan your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.   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/ Triptych Brewing: https://triptychbrewing.com/ Dank Meme Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/36021280947471452 Good Trouble Lives On: https://www.champaigncountyindivisible.org/gtlo Beep Baseball Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/nbba76/photos/beep-baseball-fans-the-annual-champaign-event-is-coming-soonmark-your-calendars-/1427983689355087/ Untold Story of the Potawatomi Trail of Death:https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/potawatomi-storytelling-with-george-godfrey Taylor Street Block Party: https://www.facebook.com/taylorstreetblockparty Re-Circle Pop-Up: https://circlesboutique.com/ 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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