Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

06/18/2026

Juneteeth Celebration with Illinois Soul and Rafael and Whitney - TONIGHT at Stage 5 in our lobby. 5:30 - 7pm. FREE!

College of Fine & Applied Arts at Illinois
Illinois Soul
RAII & Whitney

Illinois Soul and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts proudly present a joyous Juneteenth celebration featuring Raphael & Whitney for an unforgettable evening of inspiring Gospel, R&B, and Soul. T

06/16/2026

Two days!

✨ Only 2 days until we celebrate Juneteenth together!

Raphael & Whitney will take the Stage 5 spotlight with an evening of soulful music, hometown pride, and community connection.

Admission is FREE, so make plans now to join Illinois Soul for this special Juneteenth Celebration Concert.

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Stage 5, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Come early, bring a friend, and celebrate with us.



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06/15/2026

Another delicious week at Intermezzo! Stop by to enjoy the all-American classic lunch special: Chef Amy's bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT) on toasted sourdough bread. Tried and true, just for you. Salads, coffee, and sweet treats, as well! Open Monday through Friday 9am-2pm. We'll keep the griddle going for you.

College of Fine & Applied Arts at Illinois

06/11/2026

Thanks Smile Politely for talking up our Juneteenth celebration with Illinois Soul!

Some nights pick themselves. As part of our community’s Juneteenth celebrations, Illinois Soul and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts are offering a free concert, and all we have to do is…

06/10/2026

Summer's here, and the time is right... for Krannert Center Uncorked! Read more about our free concert series that shines the spotlight on the local music scene here:

https://krannertcenter.com/content/stage-set-krannert-center-uncorked-summer

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90s Daughter
Gloria Roubal Music
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Experience Champaign-Urbana
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Illinois Public Media
WCIA 3 News

Our popular Krannert Center Uncorked free concert series highlighting the local and regional music scene returns to Stage 5 in the Krannert Center lobby!  We will have three performances on selec

06/09/2026

Krannert Center and Illinois Soul 101.1FM have a good thing going this Juneteeth! Come enjoy a joyous Juneteenth celebration featuring Raphael & Whitney for an unforgettable evening of inspiring Gospel, R&B, and Soul. This free concert at Stage 5 in the Krannert Center lobby welcomes all to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity through music.

Returning to Champaign-Urbana especially for this performance, Raphael & Whitney bring hometown pride, uplifting spirit, and world-class talent to our community.

See you here on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30pm! More info: https://krannertcenter.com/events/illinois-soul-juneteenth-celebration-raphael-whitney

This special Juneteenth performance is presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM.

College of Fine & Applied Arts at Illinois
Illinois Soul

06/08/2026

Chef Amy's got a great lunch special this week at Intermezzo to keep the heat and humidity at bay: a caprese turkey sandwich with pesto! Available all week, along with our regular selection of sandwiches, salads, and sweet treats. Open Monday-Friday 9am - 2pm. See you here!

of Fine & Applied Arts at Illinois

06/05/2026

Catch the interview with Krannert Center director Mike Ross on WDWS radio with host Scott Beatty from this week's Club Krannert Center. Scott and Mike talk about the recently-announced 2026-27 season performers, how a season is put together, and the role of Krannert Center in the community.

https://www.news-gazette.com/podcasts/penny-for-your-thoughts/ -1780592549

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06/04/2026

Krannert Center's Julieanne Ehre spoke with Experience Champaign-Urbana's Terri Reifsteck and Carly McCrory-McKay from the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation on today's edition of the ChambanaProud podcast! They talked about our upcoming season in great detail; listen to it at the link below!

The 2026–2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts was just announced, and it’s filled with must-see performances. Terri & Carly sit down with Julianne Ehre, Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement, to dig in on those dates we need to circle on our calendar, the collaborations that make Krannert Center so unique, and how our performing arts venue stacks up against others across the country. Hint: we’re right there at the top!

With summer programming in full swing, we have more ways to spend your weekend, so tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast to start planning.🎧

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Busey Bank
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

06/03/2026

Are you a coalition builder with a proven track record of community engagement? Krannert Center is looking for a Director of Campus Engagement to help us foster and expand our programming and events into the University of Illinois academic culture and curriculum through campus-based engagement activities.

Bachelor's degree in a field related to performing arts, humanities, or education and 3 years experience in community engagement and creating events is required.

All applications must be received by 6pm Central time Monday, June 29, 2026.

Visit Go.KrannertCenter.com/Jobs for more details.

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