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    • 5:00 pm
      3/28/2019

    Join us this week for a showcase of performing artists from our very own Lyric Theatre @ Illinois.

    • 7:30 pm
      3/28/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised play, created with Tectonic Theater Company master teachers Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels and further developed with our students.

    • 7:30 pm
      3/29/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    In 2002, seven circus artists came together to found The 7 Fingers (Les 7 doigts) collective. At once unified and multifaceted, this Montreal troupe calls upon more than a collective century of performance experience to expand the horizons of movement and visual spectacle through imaginative, immersive, and athletic productions.

    • 7:30 pm
      3/29/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised play, created with Tectonic Theater Company master teachers Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels and further developed with our students.

    • 9:30 pm
      3/29/2019

    Steven Sogo is a singer from the central African country of Burundi who sings about life, love, and peace in a style that mixes traditional Burundian music with jazz, blues, and pop.

    • 7:30 pm
      3/30/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    Just as the finishing touches were being put on Krannert Center, another UI institution was being born—The Other Guys men’s a cappella group. For five decades now, they’ve charmed audiences with plenty of good humor (including a rather famous ode to the university’s Morrow Plots), catchy arrangements, nearly 20 recordings, and more—all in those iconic Illini sweaters.

    • 7:30 pm
      3/30/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    In 2002, seven circus artists came together to found The 7 Fingers (Les 7 doigts) collective. At once unified and multifaceted, this Montreal troupe calls upon more than a collective century of performance experience to expand the horizons of movement and visual spectacle through imaginative, immersive, and athletic productions.

    • 7:30 pm
      3/30/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised play, created with Tectonic Theater Company master teachers Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels and further developed with our students.

    • 3:00 pm
      3/31/2019
    • Foellinger Great Halll

    The premier orchestra at the University of Illinois will perform a variety of pieces conducted by Donald Schleicher.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/2/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    Goldberg Variations—ternary patterns for insomnia is a collaboration between the Stockholm-based contemporary dance company and Glasgow-based string orchestra, featuring 11 musicians and five dancers choreographed together as one to create a playful, engaging, and contemporary take on Bach’s “Rubik’s Cube of invention and architecture” (npr.org).

    • 7:30 pm
      4/2/2019

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? IWhat would they change? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised piece; join us for a fast, funny, wicked take on femininity, power, and pleasure.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/3/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, Queen Christina of Sweden, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? What would they change? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised piece; join us for a fast, funny, wicked take on femininity, power, and pleasure.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/3/2019

    Join us for this University of Illinois School of Music faculty recital.

    • 1:30 pm
      4/4/2019
    • Lobby

    Enjoy this artistic collaboration of dance, music, and fashion.

    • 5:00 pm
      4/4/2019

    Join Ryan Byfield and Nuclei for reggae, soca, jazz, ska, R&B, neo-soul, and more with Ryan Byfield on vocals and keyboard, Mitchell Killough on bass, Justin Simmons on drums, and Pete Shungu on trumpet with a guitarist TBD.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/4/2019
    • Foellinger Great Halll

    The Clarinet Choir, established in 1965, is an integral part of the UI band program.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/4/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised play, created with Tectonic Theater Company master teachers Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels and further developed with our students.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/5/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised play, created with Tectonic Theater Company master teachers Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels and further developed with our students.

    • 2:00 pm
      4/6/2019
    • Foellinger Great Halll

    The Women’s Glee Club performs a wide variety of repertoire chosen from all periods and styles of Western art music as well as works from other cultures.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/6/2019
    • Foellinger Great Halll

    The UI Black Chorus has sustained a high level of excellence in performance and collaborating with writers, jazz and gospel musicians, chamber orchestras, and dancers.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/6/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised play, created with Tectonic Theater Company master teachers Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels and further developed with our students.

    • 3:00 pm
      4/7/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    What would Mary Stuart, Shakespeare’s Hermione, Medea, Queen Christina of Sweden, and other queens of stage and screen say and do if they were all together at a day spa? What would they change? Illinois Theatre is thrilled to premiere this devised piece; join us for a fast, funny, wicked take on femininity, power, and pleasure.

    • 3:00 pm
      4/7/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    With their “unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity, and humor,” Canadian Brass possesses a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences (Washington Post). Renowned for musical excellence, genre-bending versatility, and joyous performances for almost 50 years, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group.”

    • 7:30 pm
      4/9/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/10/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Renowned for musical excellence, genre-bending versatility, and joyous performances for almost 50 years, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group.”

    • All Day
      4/12/2019 - 4/14/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    This weekend is a time for friends old and new, near and far, to come together in reflection and revelry, celebrating all that has led to this moment in Krannert Center’s history.

    • 6:00 pm
      4/13/2019
    • Lobby, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    As part of the Come Home weekend, the gala will be a grand celebration of the five decades of impact that began when Krannert Center opened in April of 1969.

    • 6:30 pm
      4/13/2019
    • Krannert Center Lobby and worldwide on social media

    We invite friends of Krannert Center, both those who gather with us in the Lobby and those scattered around the world, to join us in toasting by posting on their (or their organization's) social media feeds by 6:30pm on Saturday, April 13 using the hashtag #KrannertCenterat50.

    • 3:00 pm
      4/14/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    Each Krannert Center Debut Artist is featured in an intimate atmosphere with audience members seated onstage with the performer. This powerful early career boost beautifully symbolizes Krannert Center’s threefold mission of education, research, and public engagement.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/16/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    A cultural pride and joy of not only Illinois but the nation, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns for its 36th performance in its “southern home”—the acoustical splendor of Krannert Center’s Foellinger Great Hall. The orchestra will be conducted by Emmanuel Krivine, one of today’s most distinguished conductors, and rising young British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor.

    • 5:00 pm
      4/18/2019

    Push4Art is an arts initiative focused on partnering Krannert Center for the Performing Arts with student talent to create spontaneous pop-up performances. At the event area there will be a podium with a button on top of it and when someone presses the button, a rehearsed, short performance will start!

    • 7:30 pm
      4/18/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    Always expect delightful surprises in Studiodance II, when Dance at Illinois students present their dance-making investigations curated by a panel of faculty and students.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/18/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Enjoy the excellent musicianship of the university of Illinois Wind Orchestra and the Hindsley Symphonic Band.

    • 10:00 am
      4/19/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Pianist and conductor Ian Hobson leads masterclasses at Krannert Center, open for public viewing. Come watch, listen, and learn!

    • 2:30 pm
      4/19/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Pianist and conductor Ian Hobson leads masterclasses at Krannert Center, open for public viewing. Come watch, listen, and learn!

    • 7:30 pm
      4/19/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    Always expect delightful surprises in Studiodance II, when Dance at Illinois students present their dance-making investigations curated by a panel of faculty and students.

    • 9:30 pm
      4/19/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin, Urbana

    Dance the night away at Krannert Center! Come enjoy a FREE Latin Dance Night in the Krannert Center Lobby, co-sponsored by La Casa Cultural Latina.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/20/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    Always expect delightful surprises in Studiodance II, when Dance at Illinois students present their dance-making investigations curated by a panel of faculty and students.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/23/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    The Jupiter String Quartet stands squarely at the forefront of the younger generation of classical chamber music ensembles. Along with works by Mendelssohn and Dvořák, the Jupiter will perform a newly composed string quartet by Kati Agócs, co-commissioned by Harvard Musical Association, Aspen Music Festival, and Krannert Center.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/23/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    This group performs calypso, soca, jazz, and global styles.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/23/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/24/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    The composer and prolific recording artist Jim Pugh leads the UI Jazz Trombone Ensembles on works arranged or written by group members.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/24/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    The versatile musicians of the UI Philharmonia Orchestra play works ranging from new experimental pieces to classics of the literature. The Illini Strings is a string orchestra that performs music from the classics to music written in the 21st century.

    • 5:00 pm
      4/25/2019

    Since Whiskey Shadows' debut in early 2017, audiences have been shakin' and jumpin' to their high energy stomp shuffles and rootsy rock sound.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/25/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    This endearing, vivacious show features unforgettable songs from American music masters George and Ira Gershwin, including “Shall We Dance,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” and more.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/25/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    These bands perform large ensemble works specifically focused on a variety of quality repertoire, unique/untraditional repertoire, and non-traditional collaborations.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/25/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This group from the University of Illinois specializes in tunes from the Big Band era.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/26/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    This endearing, vivacious show features unforgettable songs from American music masters George and Ira Gershwin, including “Shall We Dance,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” and more.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/26/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    The classic jazz ensemble, UI Concert Jazz Band, is led by Chip McNeill—a performer with Arturo Sandoval, Nat Adderley, Maynard Ferguson, and the Woody Herman Orchestra.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/26/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    The Illinois Modern Ensemble focuses on contemporary and experimental music. Concerts feature compositions by prominent artists as well as new works by students and faculty members.

    • 3:00 pm
      4/27/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This group from the University of Illinois specializes in tunes from the Big Band era.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/27/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    This endearing, vivacious show features unforgettable songs from American music masters George and Ira Gershwin, including “Shall We Dance,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” and more.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/27/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    Jazz vocalists can perform a cappella, create their own vocal percussion, become entire orchestras unto themselves, or sing dense arrangements backed by rhythm musicians.

    • 1:00 pm
      4/28/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    This renowned Italian theatre company has inspired Krannert Center audiences with tales of butterfly metamorphoses, trips to the Arctic Circle, and splashes in the Mediterranean Sea. Its latest interactive piece, Panda’s Home, climbs into a metaphorical journey through Chinese culture. (Recommended for ages 2 and up)

    • 3:00 pm
      4/28/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    This endearing, vivacious show features unforgettable songs from American music masters George and Ira Gershwin, including “Shall We Dance,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” and more.

    • 3:00 pm
      4/28/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana

    This renowned Italian theatre company has inspired Krannert Center audiences with tales of butterfly metamorphoses, trips to the Arctic Circle, and splashes in the Mediterranean Sea. Its latest interactive piece, Panda’s Home, climbs into a metaphorical journey through Chinese culture. (Recommended for ages 2 and up)

    • 3:00 pm
      4/28/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    Reeds and strings take the lead when these student jazz ensembles head into the Studio Theatre.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/28/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    The UI Latin Jazz Ensemble performs works with South American, Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, and traditional jazz influences.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/28/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    The UI Trombone Choir, directed by Elliot Chasanov, shares the stage with the UI Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, directed by Mark E. Moore, for a blending of brass sounds in the Great Hall.

    • 8:30 am
      4/30/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This group from the University of Illinois specializes in tunes from the Big Band era.

    • 7:30 pm
      4/30/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    The premier orchestra at the University of Illinois will perform a variety of pieces conducted by Donald Schleicher.

    • 7:30 pm
      5/1/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements.

    • 7:30 pm
      5/1/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    A preeminent ensemble in the world, the University of Illinois Wind Symphony premieres new works, travels to national and international events, and sets the standard for band performance and training.

    • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
      5/2/2019

    Looking for a casual place to study on Reading Day from 11am-4pm? Krannert Center has got your back: plenty of seating with charging stations, delicious food and beverages available for purchase from Intermezzo cafe, and more.

    • 5:00 pm
      5/30/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 5:00 pm
      6/6/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 5:00 pm
      6/13/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 5:00 pm
      6/20/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 10:00 am
      6/22/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) is a comprehensive and intensive program of music instruction for student musicians that culminates with free concerts in June and July.

    • 5:00 pm
      6/27/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 10:00 am
      6/29/2019
    • Foellinger Great Halll

    Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) is a comprehensive and intensive program of music instruction for student musicians that culminates with free concerts in June and July.

    • 5:00 pm
      7/11/2019
    • Studio 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 10:00 am
      7/13/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) is a comprehensive and intensive program of music instruction for student musicians that culminates with free concerts in June and July.

    • 5:00 pm
      7/18/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 6:30 pm
      7/19/2019
    • Research Park (1816 South Oak Street, Champaign)

    Krannert Center for the Performing Arts once again joins forces with Fox/Atkins Development, LLC and the University of Illinois to present this free summer concert with Alma Afrobeat Ensemble and Zécca Bom.

    • 10:00 am
      7/20/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall; Tryon Festival Theatre; Studio Theatre

    Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) is a comprehensive and intensive program of music instruction for student musicians that culminates with free concerts in June and July.

    • 7:30 pm
      7/20/2019

    Sinfonia da Camera partners with the School of Music’s Summer Piano Institute in this concert.

    • 5:00 pm
      7/25/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 5:30 pm
      9/5/2019
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    Krannert Center’s 50th season opens at high speed with the return of ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival and the Opening Night Party!

    • 9:30 pm
      9/5/2019

    Once you’ve experienced some Opening Night Party goodness, head to the Studio Theatre for this late-night set featuring a powerhouse lineup of six-string practitioners in a totally improvised concert. Luther Dickinson, Steve Dawson, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, and Molly Tuttle will light up the night with this collaborative and excitingly extemporaneous experience.

    • 11:00 am
      9/6/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    Experience a broadcast of Illinois Public Media’s "The 21st."

    • 12:00 pm
      9/6/2019

    Slow life down for a moment with the tranquil sounds of slack key guitar—the distinctly Hawaiian finger-style genre known as kī hō’alu in the islands.

    • 1:30 pm
      9/6/2019

    Fabi Reyna—founder of "She Shreds" magazine—will lead this lively conversation about gender and genre in the music industry.

    • 2:45 pm
      9/6/2019

    ELLNORA alum Steve Dawson brings his insightful series of interviews with guitarists and other music makers live to the festival.

    • 4:00 pm
      9/6/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    Rhode Island-based French luthier Rachel Rosenkrantz will lead this panel in an engaging exploration of long-standing guitar-making traditions and the modern craft.

    • 5:00 pm
      9/6/2019
    • Stage 5

    Guitar, percussion, and the 4-stringed bandola llanera drive LADAMA’s chart-topping sound.

    • 6:00 pm
      9/6/2019

    • 7:30 pm
      9/6/2019

    Kaki King is a favorite among Krannert Center audiences. Her newest performance project, DATA NOT FOUND—for which Krannert Center is a commissioning partner and which will premiere at the Center—is an audiovisual expedition featuring new music, projection mapping, and a host of new performative tools.

    • 8:00 pm
      9/6/2019

    Discover the rich and colorful lyricism of this French-born gypsy jazz musician. Past ELLNORA attendees will recall Wrembel’s soaring 2013 fresh-air Amphitheatre sets, filled with flamenco rhythms, Django Reinhardt-inspired odes, and a healthy infusion of rock and blues.

    • 9:00 pm
      9/6/2019

    In 2005, Krannert Center’s very own guitar festival was taking shape for the first time, and jazz icon Pat Metheny made his third visit to the Center’s stages. Fourteen years later, this National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master returns with young jazz frontrunners for a musical incarnation called “Side Eye."

    • 10:00 pm
      9/6/2019

    Discover the rich and colorful lyricism of this French-born gypsy jazz musician. Past ELLNORA attendees will recall Wrembel’s soaring 2013 fresh-air Amphitheatre sets, filled with flamenco rhythms, Django Reinhardt-inspired odes, and a healthy infusion of rock and blues.

    • 10:30 pm
      9/6/2019

    Jazz and experimental guitarist Anthony Pirog leads this instrumental power trio that includes bassist Joe Lally and Brendan Canty on drums (the rhythm section of the legendary punk rock band Fugazi).

    • 9:00 am
      9/7/2019
    • Orchestra Rehearsal Room

    Stretch into the final day of ELLNORA 2019 with a refreshing morning yoga session from Lola Pittenger of GLOW by Lola, including live musical accompaniment.

    • 10:00 am
      9/7/2019

    Bassist Danny Weinkauf is a Grammy Award winner and longtime member of They Might Be Giants. Now with the Red Pants Band, Weinkauf packs his deliciously catchy tunes with pop beats and intelligent topics that reach kids with fun facts and life lessons.

    • 10:15 am
      9/7/2019

    Hear Wrembel’s arrangements of Django Reinhardt’s rare solo guitar works in this 30-minute set.

    • 11:00 am
      9/7/2019

    Emerging Korean guitarist Bokyung Byun enjoys a growing reputation sparked by her first-place finishes in international competitions and proven by her numerous performances across Asia and North America. NPR describes Grammy Award winner Jason Vieaux as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.”

    • 11:00 am
      9/7/2019

    Go up close with the craft of guitar making! Rhode Island-based French luthier Rachel Rosenkrantz is a contemporary luthier with a strong sense of instrument-making traditions.

    • 12:30 pm
      9/7/2019

    Ickes and Hensley are a Grammy-nominated duo made in bluegrass heaven. Together, Ickes and Hensley create a supercharged collaboration that Marty Stuart says affirms “that the real deal still exists.”

    • 1:30 pm
      9/7/2019
    • Stage 5

    Sávila is a medicinal plant that grows wild in tropical climates all over the world, as well as the name of the cumbia/Latin/world/R&B-inspired ensemble of guitarist Fabi Reyna, vocalist Brisa Gonzalez, and percussionist Papi Fimbres. English and Spanish vocals mix in the hypnotizing music of this trio.

    • 2:30 pm
      9/7/2019