Champaign — A diverse selection of films that generate empathy have been curated for the 23rd Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, running April 19-22, 2023, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois. Ebertfest — co-founded and hosted by Chaz Ebert — will honor the 10th anniversary of her husband Roger Ebert’s death by screening films […]
Krannert Center, Virginia Theatre Collaborate on Two Spring Productions. “Krannert Center at The Virginia” to highlight University’s Dance, Lyric Theatre Departments.
Urbana, IL [January 24}: Two iconic performing arts venues in Champaign-Urbana, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, will collaborate on two events this spring under the title “Krannert Center at The Virginia.” It is the first time the two venues have worked together this closely. The Virginia […]
MELISSA ETHERIDGE: One Way Out Tour
SUN, OCT 2, 2022 FULL BAND SHOW Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singer-songwriters for more than two decades. PRIDE FEST FINALE EVENT!For more […]
NOSFERATU SCREENING POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022
Champaign, IL – The Champaign Park District has announced that due to an issue with travel arrangements, organist Steven Ball is unable to perform at the Virginia Theatre for the News-Gazette Film Series screening of NOSFERATU originally scheduled on Friday, October 14, 2022. The event has been postponed to Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 7:00 […]
ARTHOUSE EXPERIENCE FILM SERIES, PRESENTED BY ILLINOIS PUBLIC MEDIA, RETURNING TO THE VIRGINIA THEATRE FOR 2022-2023 SEASON
Screenings to include award-winning art films, Ebertfest favorites, and regionally-produced documentaries featuring special guest speakers and more. The Champaign Park District has announced that Illinois Public Media will partner with the Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, to present the 2022-2023 ARTHOUSE EXPERIENCE FILM SERIES. The series will feature a specially-curated selection of monthly […]
NEW ALBUM BY GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER LEANN RIMES TO DROP SEPTEMBER 16.
RIMES SET TO PERFORM IN CONCERT AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. Champaign, IL – The Champaign Park District will host two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes in concert at the historic Virginia Theatre, Champaign, Friday, September 9, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. Reserved seating tickets are $39.50 to $79.50, plus an additional per-ticket […]
