It’s an art-filled weekend with light shows, live music, comedy, and theatre. Hear about these events plus a reminder for the final weekend of Restaurant Week. Check it out and make your plans! This episode is sponsored by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.  Show links:  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Champaign County Area Restaurant Week: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/restaurant-week Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s Snowflake Search: https://www.ccfpd.org/Museum-Education/Events/Event-Detail/snowflake-search-25 CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: https://www.facebook.com/events/679878916957735Rest Lab Sound & Light Installation: https://kam.illinois.edu/event/rest-lab-sound-light-installationJoe Gatto’s Night of Comedy: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=809DreamHou$e: https://stationtheatre.com/

Warning: Eat a snack before tuning in as Terri & Carly talk food with Jordan from Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage and Mubanga from Stango Cuisine. These two long-time Restaurant Week participants share what makes their food special, what it’s like to cook for the Champaign-Urbana area, and where they eat when they aren’t cooking. Make sure to listen for the many upcoming events happening this weekend so you can make your plans! This podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links:  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/Champaign County Area Restaurant Week: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/restaurant-weekBaldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage: https://www.baldarottas.com/sandwichshopStango Cuisine: https://www.stangocu.com/Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/Bean to Bark Craft Chocolate Education Class: https://chikondicraftchocolate.com/eventsKombucha Mocktails Class: https://www.commonground.coop/news-and-events/calendar/event/2023/01/27/kombucha-mocktails-in-person-classAmerican Idol’s Lee Dewyze at Yellow & Co.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acoustic-listening-room-experience-with-lee-dewyze-tickets-4552552497072023 UDAAN Bollywood Fusion Dance Competition: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=818Sensory-friendly shows at the Staerkel Planetarium: https://parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D755198379Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events

Tune in as Carly and Terri discuss this weekend’s upcoming events from Lunar New Year to a little Country music. This episode is sponsored by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Show links:  Lunar New Year: https://champaign.org/event/family-fun-night-lunar-new-year-lanterns-7292792 and https://oiir.illinois.edu/aacc/aacc-events/lunar-new-year-celebrationOld Dominion at State Farm Center: https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/odWinter Farmer’s Market: https://www.thelandconnection.org/champaign-urbana-winter-farmers-market/Stories to Warm Your Heart at Spurlock Museum: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2246

Following the holidays, Carly and Terri finally catch up with each other in the New Year and provide an update on Team Champaign-Urbana vs. Team Urbana-Champaign. Tune in as they chat with Erez Cohen, Executive Director of Hillel at the University of Illinois. Learn about their local and worldwide impact as they celebrate 100 years serving the student Jewish community. Keep listening as they share what’s coming up in the community so you can plan your weekend. This week’s podcast is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.   Show links:  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: https://www.krannertcenter.com  Hillel at the University of Illinois: https://www.illinihillel.org/  Hillel 100 Year Celebration: https://www.hillel100.org/  Champaign County History Museum: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/  Illini Hockey: http://www.illinihockey.com/schedule.htm  Pajamas & Pajamas at The Literary: https://www.literarybookbar.com  Urbana Band Boosters: https://www.facebook.com/UrbanaHSBands  Frozen 5K: https://champaignparks.com/event/frozen-5k-5  MLK Jr. Communitywide Celebration: https://www.mlkcelebration.org/

While we’re taking some downtime after the holidays, there’s plenty of basketball, outdoor hiking, and a little art to enjoy this weekend. Terri & Carly give the rundown of what’s happening this weekend. This episode is sponsored by Furniture Lounge.   Show links: Furniture Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/furniturelounge/ Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-basketball?path=wbball Canvas & Corks: https://canvascorks.com/ Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball Holiday GLOW: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/holiday-glow-presented-by-uiccu-687/

Whether it’s team Champaign-Urbana or team Urbana-Champaign, our sister cities led by Mayor Deb Feinen (Champaign) and Mayor Diane Marlin (Urbana) work together to create a place we can all call home. Listen in as the mayors share their visions for the cities and how they collaborate to improve quality of life for all residents no matter what side of Wright St. you’re on. Be sure to listen to the upcoming events to plan your New Year’s Eve. This episode is sponsored by Furniture Lounge.   Show links: Furniture Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/furniturelounge/ City of Champaign: https://champaignil.gov/ City of Urbana: https://urbanaillinois.us/ 90’s Daughter at City Center: https://www.citycenterchampaign.com/ Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes at Rose Bowl Tavern: https://www.rosebowltavern.com/#calendar-1 Seven Saints Speakeasy: https://www.facebook.com/events/608819037667243/ Candy Foster at Boomerang’s: https://www.facebook.com/events/678787407046366

As we approach the holidays, Carly and Terri share their unique traditions that are…different. Learn about what they fondly recall about time spent with loved ones. Share your traditions with us at chambanaproud.com.

In this beer-themed episode, Carly & Terri get the inside scoop on Riggs Beer Company from Matt Riggs. From grain-to-glass to the importance of low-oil corn to the popular Christmas Market, you’ll learn why this family-owned brewery is beloved in Champaign-Urbana. Stay to the end to hear about the events coming December 16–18 in your final weekend before the holidays.   This episode is sponsored by Furniture Lounge.   Show links: Furniture Lounge— https://www.facebook.com/furniturelounge/ Riggs Beer Company: https://www.riggsbeer.com/ CU Adventures— https://cuadventures.com/ Pour Bros— https://www.pourbroschampaign.com/ 5th Annual St. Joe Santa 5K Run/Walk—https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/StJoseph/Santa5kRaces Santa’s Secret Star—https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendar Winter Solstice Celebration —https://www.urbanaparks.org/events/free-winter-solstice-celebration/ Drink N Drag Ho Ho Holiday Showcase—https://www.facebook.com/events/1300643227351968/?acontext=%7B Mistletoe Market— https://mistletoemarketcu.square.site/ Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events— https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events

We have more holiday cheer this weekend! Terri & Carly share some of their ideas on things to check out including yoga with goats, visits with reindeer, and scoping out the holiday lights. Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.   Champaign County Forest Preserve District: https://ccfpd.org  Children’s Holiday Shop with Crisis Nursery: https://crisisnursery.net/events/holiday-shop/   Riggs’ Christmas Market: https://www.riggsbeer.com/christmas-market-2022/    A Christmas Story at Parkland Theatre: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2022-2023-Theatre-Season/A-Christmas-Story   Goat Yoga at Alto Vineyards: https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/goat-yoga-inside-  Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch: https://reindeerranch.com/   ChambanaMoms.com Holiday Lights: https://www.chambanamoms.com/2022/11/24/best-christmas-lights-champaign-urbana-metro-area/  Visit Champaign County Events Calendar: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events

Keeping our community healthy is vital, especially heading into holiday season. Carly & Terri chat with Julie Pryde from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to learn about the many ways they serve the community and how the pandemic helped shine a light on their vast services. Stick around for when Terri & Carly share the many upcoming events to get you in the holiday spirit.   This episode is sponsored by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.  Show links:  Champaign County Forest Preserve District: https://ccfpd.org  Champaign-Urbana Public Health District: https://www.c-uphd.org/  Tate Trees: https://tatetrees.com/   Lodgic Everyday Kitchen: https://www.everydaykitchen.com/champaign-il   Columbia Street Roastery: https://csrcoffee.com/   The Nutcracker Presented by CU Ballet: https://krannertcenter.com/events/nutcracker-4   Mahomet Village Christmas: https://www.mahometvillagechristmas.com/   Mistletoe Market: https://mistletoemarketcu.square.site/  Allerton Holiday Showcase: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/holiday-showcase-139/   Tuscola Christmastown: https://tuscola.org/residents/community-events/event/2022/12/02/2022-christmastown-celebration   Grovestone Cooking Classes: https://grovestone.com/collections/classes

Once Turkey Day has passed, Carly & Terri have a variety of events and activities to check out throughout the Champaign County area, from shopping (with wine!) to parades to football. Plan your holiday weekend with this week’s episode, brought to you by Guth & Associates. Show links: Guth & Associates: https://www.guthandassociates.com/ Monticello Main Street: https://monticellomainstreet.org/ Parade of Lights: https://champaigncenter.com/parade-of-lights/ IHSA State Football Championships: https://legendsplayhere.com/football/   Shop Local Guide: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/our-stories?rec_id=366 Winter Nights at Prairie Farm: https://champaignparks.com/winter-nights-at-prairie-farm/

It's time to turn to holiday happenings as Carly & Terri, joined by Xander from the Champaign Center Partnership, talk about the Parade of Lights and Shop Local Saturday. Xander shares some must-shop spots and joints in on Terri's quest to get Carly outside. Check out their conversation and start planning for the weekend's upcoming events. Show links: Guth & Associates: https://www.guthandassociates.com/  Champaign Center Partnership: https://champaigncenter.com/  Parade of Lights: https://champaigncenter.com/parade-of-lights/  Smoky’s House BBQ: https://www.smokysbbqsavoy.com/  Weird Meat Boyz: https://weirdmeatboyz.com/  Chambana Proud Merchandise: https://www.chambanaproud.com/  Gifford Community Craft Show: https://www.facebook.com/The-Gifford-Community-Craft-Show-1118991424932288/   In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Art-Gallery/Exhibitions-Events/Exhibits/2022-Exhibits/In-Blackest-Shade-in-Darkest-Night Community Yoga at the Sun Singer: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/community-yoga-at-the-music-barn-402/ Urbana Park District’s Turkey Trot: https://www.urbanaparks.org/buy-your-turkey-trot-t-shirts-today/ Visit Champaign County Calendar of Events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events

Before returning next week, Carly & Terri share a few events coming up this weekend throughout the Champaign County area and beyond. Art, antiques, basketball, and some satire are just a few things on the list. Upcoming events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events Speak Café at Krannert Art Museum: https://kam.illinois.edu/eventsRural Life Antique Show Weekend: https://www.rurallifeshow.com/ Fighting lllini Men’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball?path=mbball League of CU Fine Art Fair: https://craftleagueofcu.org/ Station Theatre’s The Thanksgiving Play: https://stationtheatre.com/

Episode 2 is filled with surprises with a new theme song from the one and only Ryan Groff of Elsinore & Modern Drugs fame, who shares his muse behind the music. The Mom-in-Chief of ChambanaMoms.com, Laura Bleill, joins Carly & Terri to share how the popular site started and how they’ve built a supportive community online and off. Show links: Middle Fork River Forest Preserve: https://www.ccfpd.org/forest-preserve/middle-fork-river-champaign-countyPerennial Sound Studio: https://www.perennialsoundstudio.com/Modern Drugs: https://www.facebook.com/ModernDrugsBand/Elsinore: https://elsinore.bandcamp.com/ChambanaMoms.comUpcoming events: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-eventsInternational Pro Rodeo Finals at Gordyville: https://www.gordyvilleusa.com/calendar/2022/11/4/bwawm1rftca7imxcr4ctq32r68nqzsDark Side of the Moon at the Planetarium: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/PlanetariumIllini Women’s Basketball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-basketball?path=wbballPow Wow 101 at Spurlock Museum: https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/#allCUDO Board Game Playtest Convention: https://www.cudoplays.com/events

In episode 1, we get an introduction to Carly & Terri, our Chambana Proud hosts. They give insights into what they do, their favorite part of working for the community, and answer some very difficult questions such as what their favorite restaurant is in the area (seriously, this is the hardest one to answer!). Dive in a little deeper to the Chambana Welcome Crew and how our community ambassadors are welcoming new residents and getting them connected. Finally, get your calendars ready and hear about the many upcoming events happening in the greater Champaign-Urbana area. Show links:  Podcast + Store—www.chambanaproud.com Champaign County Economic Development Corporation—www.champaigncountyedc.org Visit Champaign County—www.visitchampaigncounty.org (Events—www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events) Chambana Welcome Crew—www.yourewelcomecu.comNew to CU Mixers—www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/new-to-cu-mixerFolk & Roots Festival—www.folkandroots.orgBoba Fest—www.urbanabobafest.comDiwali on the Quad—oiir.illinois.edu/aacc/aacc-events/diwali-celebrationDisability Resource Expo— http://www.disabilityresourceexpo.org/PechaKucha— https://www.pechakucha.com/events/pechakucha-night-champaign-urbana-eventChicago Symphony Orchestra— https://krannertcenter.com/events/chicago-symphony-orchestra-3

Carly & Terri sit down to give us some exciting news we didn’t know we needed—a new podcast, Chambana Proud! They talk about why they thought they needed microphones, what’s to come in future episodes, and a moment where Terri sees Star Wars in track and field equipment. Tune in and get ready to follow along. The javelin on EDC's Made in Champaign County wall is made by Champaign-based Litania Sports Group: https://www.litaniasports.com/.