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.
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
1 Oct 2026
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
24 Sept 2026
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
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