Chambana Proud

Think you know all about Champaign-Urbana? Think again. With the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as our anchor, this area is bursting with impressive people, vibrant arts and culture, tantalizing local flavors, exciting sports, and endless activities. Carly from the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, and Terri from Experience Champaign-Urbana—two self-professed community gurus—catch up every other week on what’s going on and things you need to know. Good things happen in Chambana every day, so give Chambana Proud a listen to catch up with the many people, places, and events that will make you proud to live in the C-U area. Brought to you by Experience Champaign-Urbana and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation.

Chambana Proud is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Chambana Proud, a society show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #198

  Episode 99: We’re Glad You’re Here—Welcoming Week and Beyond

  Sep 16, 202657 min

  In Champaign-Urbana, welcome is a community effort. Francisco Baires of the New American Welcome Center and Ashlyn Henke of The Refugee Center join Terri and Jordan to explore how Welcoming Week brings Chambana together. From shared food and music to stories and new friendships, discover how celebrating immigrant and refugee neighbors builds belonging and strengthens our whole community. Plus, learn how to keep that welcome going all year long. Stay tuned in to plan your warm weekend, from Oktoberfest to a large BBQ festival to a local movie premiere. This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank. Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ New American Welcome Center: https://nawc.universityymca.org/ The Refugee Center: https://www.therefugeecenter-cu.org/ Welcoming Week: https://nawc.universityymca.org/programs/welcoming-week Riggs Oktoberfest: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/riggs-oktoberfest-2-883/ Lakeside Brews, Beats, and Eats: https://champaignparks.org/event/lakeside-brews-beats-eats/ Odd Market & Tattoo Fest: https://www.oddmarket.org/ Paxton Swine & Dine: https://www.paxtonswinendine.com/ Dark Soul River Premier: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1148 Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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  Episode #197

  What's Happening in Chambana: September 11–13

  Sep 10, 202611 min

  Fall events are in full swing, as this weekend is hoppin’ in the C-U area! Terri & Jordan run down the many ways you can get out. Celebrate the history of Broomcorn in Arcola, spend all weekend playing games in Savoy, cheer on Fighting Illini Football at Memorial Stadium, and be wowed by our vast art scene at two big arts events in Champaign & Urbana. Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning. This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank. Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ 55th Annual Broomcorn Festival: https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival Tabletop Central: https://tabletopcentral.com/ Bazaar Urbana: https://bazaarurbana.com/ Fighting Illini Football: https://fightingillini.com/sports/football/schedule West Side Arts: https://40north.org/our_programs/west-side-arts/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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  Episode #196

  Haypenny Market—The Bodega We Needed

  Sep 3, 202639 min

  Jenny and Vaughn, owners of the new Haypenny Market in downtown Champaign, talk to Carly and Terri this week about what drove them to create the first convenience store/lunch counter in the modern downtown district. Evoking memories of Woolworth’s, this new spot fills a void and is finding ways to connect the community. Stay tuned in to plan your Labor Day weekend, from Krannert Center’s Opening Night, a campout with some farm animals, a cardboard boat regatta, an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery on a train, honoring the corn king (it’s a thing), and celebrating our many laborers who contribute to the brilliance of our region. This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank. Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ Haypenny Market: https://www.facebook.com/p/Haypenny-Market-61581675441067/ Hopscotch Bakery + Market: https://hopscotchmarket.com/ Prairie Farm Campout: https://champaignparks.org/event/prairie-farm-campout/ 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/3rd-annual-carboard-boat-regatta Murder Mystery Dinner Train: https://www.mrym.org/events Cornstock: An Agrarian Exposition: https://www.corn-king.com/ Labor Day Parade & Picnic: https://unionhall.aflcio.org/eci Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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  Episode #195

  What's Happening in Chambana: August 28–30

  Aug 27, 20269 min

  This weekend, Terri & Carly say goodbye for now to our summer programming while we welcome back our fall Illini sports. Add in an annual music festival, a top-notch costume and prop sale, and the return of RC Fest, and you have a busy weekend in the C-U area. Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast and start planning. This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank. Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ Mahomet Music Festival: https://www.mahometmusicfest.com/home FINAL Friday Night Live: https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/ Fighting Illini Volleyball: https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-volleyball Krannert Center Costume & Prop Sale: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-costume-and-prop-sale-0 Horizon RC Fest: https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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  Episode #194

  60 Years of Possibilities

  Aug 20, 202646 min

  Parkland College is celebrating 60 years of making education and employment a possibility for tens of thousands in our region. Carly & Terri talk with Dr. Pam Lau, Parkland College President, about the impact over the years and how they are finding innovative ways to create learning opportunities that meet people where they’re at and position graduates for strong careers. Keep tuned in for the many ways to get out this weekend, including a Sweetcorn Festival, a historical tour, art on the farm, music from a local Broadway phenom, and a night of symphony in the park. This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank. Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ Parkland College: https://www.parkland.edu/ Jonathan Butler-Duplessis at Yellow & Co.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yellow-co-presents-broadway-actorsinger-jonathan-butler-duplessis-tickets-1988446064707?aff=oddtdtcreator Downtown Champaign Historic Buildings Tour: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/tours Cyanotype Sun Photography Workshop: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/online-shop/p/cyanotype-aug22 Riggs Sweetcorn Festival: https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/sweetcorn-festival-571/ The ILLIAC: https://theilliac.com/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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