CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign Park District has announced that multi-Grammy Award-winning blues artist BUDDY GUY will perform in concert on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 7:30 P.M., at the Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Reserved seating tickets are $69.50 to $99.50, plus an additional per-ticket processing fee of $6.50 to $8.50, and […]
CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE VIRGINIA THEATRE BOX OFFICE
The Champaign Park District is seeking motivated volunteers to assist in the daily operation of the Virginia Theatre box office, selling tickets (both in person and by phone), greeting and directing patrons to theatre services, processing accessibility requests, completing various administrative tasks, and providing exemplary customer service. Hours are flexible, with 2-6 hour shifts available […]
FIRST SLATE OF 2023 EBERTFEST FILMS ANNOUNCED
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 […]
