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• Blog - Hot Spots to Get Your Art & Music Fix

  Arts & culture are the foundation of the greater Champaign-Urbana area. At every turn, you’ll find public art sculptures, murals, live music, and local art. Spring and summer are the ideal times to get out and enjoy this vibrant scene, with options to explore both indoor and outdoor spaces...isit.

• Blog - 2022 Boneyard Arts Festival Preview

  Celebrating 20 years, the Boneyard Arts Festival returns this weekend to Champaign County. Happening April 1–3 in over 70 venues representing over 100 artists, this annual event is like no other arts festival around, and that’s a really good thing.

• Blog - Art is Alive Again

  After a long, challenging year, we’re excited to once again celebrate our local arts scene during the Boneyard Arts Festival, hosted by 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council. This annual event, typically held over the University of Illinois Mom’s Weekend in April, was rescheduled f...most.

• Blog - 5 Ways to Enjoy December in the Greater Champaign

  We compiled a short list of activities you can enjoy in the greater Champaign County Area this month, just to make your search a little bit easier.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Local Breweries

  Check out some of the best local breweries around the state of Illinois!

• Blog - Love is in the Air Throughout the Greater Champaig

  From spending an intimate date night with your sweetie at the Literary to cozying up at the Rose Bowl accompanied by live music—regardless of your spirit for Valentine’s Day, we have a fun list of events for you to check out during one of the loveliest times of the year.

• Blog - Savor the Season: Patio Dining Spots in the Champa

  As sunshine and warm breezes pick up in the summer time, patio season is officially in full swing. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or grabbing a solo bite with your sunglasses on, Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding area offer plenty of great spots to dine ou...ason:

• Blog - Fall Comfort Items to Find Around Champaign County

  The leaves may be disappearing, but our love for Fall-themed items is still going strong! Here are a few of our favorite seasonal comfort items as we head into the end of Fall!

• Blog - Business Spotlight: Art Mart

  It wasn’t always easy to start a women-owned business. Just ask Linda Ballard about her experience when seeking a loan for their small business, Art Mart, which is now the oldest women-owned business in Champaign County and the second oldest in the state of Illinois.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Family Activities

  Explore the best family activities in the state of Illinois as summer wraps up!