Festival closes with empathetic film ‘Forrest Gump’ with guest Mykelti Williamson CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Roger Ebert’s Film Festival is pleased to announce the full lineup of films and accompanying filmmakers who will participate in the post-screening discussions at the 23rd annual event, which runs April 19-22 at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois. As this […]
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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 […]
TWENTY-TIME GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING JAZZ GUITARIST PAT METHENY TO PERFORM AT HISTORY VIRGINIA THEATRE
PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE w/Chris Fishman & Joe Dyson have announced additional U.S. dates for their 2023 tour, to include Champaign’s Virginia Theatre on June 16. Champaign, IL – Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist PAT METHENY will perform live with his Side-Eye Trio featuring Chris Fishman & Joe Dyson at the Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park […]
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 […]
VIRGINIA THEATRE BOX OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
Thursday, Dec 22: 10am -2pm Friday, Dec 23 – Monday, Dec 26: Closed Normal Hours Resume: Tuesday, Dec 27 Monday, Jan 2: Closed Normal Box Office Hours:10am-5pm / M-F
THE VIRGINIA THEATRE LOSES GOOD FRIEND AND VOLUNTEER, CARLO ANZELMO
Champaign, IL – The staff of the Virginia Theatre and the Champaign Park District were deeply saddened to learn that Carlo Anzelmo passed away earlier this week. Mr. Anzelmo was a dearly loved, long-time volunteer at the Virginia, where he could frequently be found with his wife, Peggy, ushering patrons to their seats in Aisle […]