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 […]
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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 […]
2022-2023 VIRGINIA THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
CELEBRATION OPENING NIGHT EVENT TO INCLUDE STREET PERFORMANCES, EXHIBIT OF ART AND ARTIFACTS, FOOD TRUCKS, AND A SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE MUSIC FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARY “INCIDENT AT KICKAPOO CREEK” Free street concert to feature local singers Kayla Brown, Ryan Groff, Dawna Nelson and more. Champaign, IL – The Champaign Park District, The News-Gazette, and Classic Hits […]
ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS AROUND VIRGINIA THEATRE
Champaign, IL – The City of Champaign is currently re-paving streets around the Virginia Theatre Streets affected by road work include: Randolph Street Park Avenue PLEASE USE CAUTION AND ALLOW FOR EXTRA TRAVEL TIME. PARKING AROUND THE THEATRE WILL BE IMPACTED. DO NOT PARK WHEREVER “NO PARKING” SIGNS ARE POSTED. Construction is scheduled to be […]
PAULA POUNDSTONE RETURNING TO HISTORIC VIRGINIA THEATRE
Champaign, IL – The Champaign Park District has announced that acclaimed comedian Paula Poundstone will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. Reserved seating tickets are $47.50 to $57.50, plus an additional per-ticket processing fee of $4.00 to $5.00, and will go on sale to […]
ROGER EBERT’S FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL SLATE OF FILMS
Champaign – The 22nd Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, co-founded and hosted by Chaz Ebert and also known as “Ebertfest,” has announced its full slate of films for the April 20-23 event. The list announced today includes an appearance by comedian Gilbert Gottfried to discuss his film “Gilbert”; another movie that introduces us to women […]
