• For tonight's Virtual Uncorked, please join us in celebrating The Queens Cartoonists. This action-packed ensemble, led by Joel “Sweet Sauce McKinley” Pierson, takes inspiration in animations from around the world, classic and contemporary. We would have welcomed them to the Center this spring, but until in person performances resume, please enjoy this fun performance via the link in profile. http://ow.ly/DBRI50EjV1L
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    For tonight's Virtual Uncorked, please join us in celebrating The Queens Cartoonists. This action-packed ensemble, led by Joel “Sweet Sauce McKinley” Pierson, takes inspiration in animations from around the world, classic and contemporary. We would have welcomed them to the Center this spring, but until in person performances resume, please enjoy this fun performance via the link in profile. http://ow.ly/DBRI50EjV1L
  • Set in New York City, Ordinary Days explores the day-to-day lives of four characters—two men and two women—to uncover the fascinating ways they intersect. Their personal stories of pursuing ambitious goals in work and education, along with forging meaningful friendships, are revealed in the show’s 21 relevant, witty songs. Please join the Center and the Lyric Theatre at Illinois @lyrictheatreillinois for opening night—tomorrow April 9th! For more info and tickets, please check the link in profile! http://ow.ly/4LX450EjVzA
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    Set in New York City, Ordinary Days explores the day-to-day lives of four characters—two men and two women—to uncover the fascinating ways they intersect. Their personal stories of pursuing ambitious goals in work and education, along with forging meaningful friendships, are revealed in the show’s 21 relevant, witty songs. Please join the Center and the Lyric Theatre at Illinois @lyrictheatreillinois for opening night—tomorrow April 9th! For more info and tickets, please check the link in profile! http://ow.ly/4LX450EjVzA
  • We are excited to support Kukuza Fest: Black Women in Family Music, in partnership with Family Music Forward on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 2pm-4pm CST. Kukuza Fest is the first-ever Black Family Music festival series in the country! The event will be broadcast from the WEE Nation Radio Facebook (http://ow.ly/ksgu50EjeSW) and YouTube pages. Kukuza Fest aims to provide children and families access to performers and music that welcome, reflect and celebrate them – amplifying Black voices and celebrating Black artists of Family Music. The Center is also honored to sponsor the segment of Haitian-American musician and educator Inez Barlatier. Barlatier strives to impact the lives of women and girls using the arts as a tool for self-empowerment. For more information on the festival, please check out our link in profile! http://ow.ly/cjsH50EjeSV #KukuzaFest
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    We are excited to support Kukuza Fest: Black Women in Family Music, in partnership with Family Music Forward on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 2pm-4pm CST. Kukuza Fest is the first-ever Black Family Music festival series in the country! The event will be broadcast from the WEE Nation Radio Facebook (http://ow.ly/ksgu50EjeSW) and YouTube pages. Kukuza Fest aims to provide children and families access to performers and music that welcome, reflect and celebrate them – amplifying Black voices and celebrating Black artists of Family Music. The Center is also honored to sponsor the segment of Haitian-American musician and educator Inez Barlatier. Barlatier strives to impact the lives of women and girls using the arts as a tool for self-empowerment. For more information on the festival, please check out our link in profile! http://ow.ly/cjsH50EjeSV #KukuzaFest
  • Few contemporary plays have been as widely performed and well-loved as Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters. Agnes Evans lives an uneventful life until she is thrust into crisis by the sudden deaths of her parents and sister in a tragic car accident. She begins to explore the worlds her sister had created through the fantasy game Dungeons and Dragons. Toggling back and forth between reality and fantasy, Agnes gradually comes to know herself and her family and learns to overcome her own inner monsters as she lets her life blossom into the extraordinary. Please join Illinois Theatre for a virtual performance of this captivating play happening April 24-25. More info found via link in profile. https://fb.me/e/4XWVVQfuT
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    Few contemporary plays have been as widely performed and well-loved as Qui Nguyen’s "She Kills Monsters." Agnes Evans lives an uneventful life until she is thrust into crisis by the sudden deaths of her parents and sister in a tragic car accident. She begins to explore the worlds her sister had created through the fantasy game Dungeons and Dragons. Toggling back and forth between reality and fantasy, Agnes gradually comes to know herself and her family and learns to overcome her own inner monsters as she lets her life blossom into the extraordinary. Please join Illinois Theatre for a virtual performance of this captivating play happening April 24-25. More info found via link in profile. https://fb.me/e/4XWVVQfuT
  • Despite quarantine restrictions, the continuation of Dance for People with Parkinson's throughout the pandemic has helped people maintain both their personal health and a strong sense of community. Please check our link in profile to read more about the impact these classes have been making on our community, and how you can join the next Zoom-led class on April 9! http://ow.ly/dcLE50EgMoW
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    Despite quarantine restrictions, the continuation of Dance for People with Parkinson's throughout the pandemic has helped people maintain both their personal health and a strong sense of community. Please check our link in profile to read more about the impact these classes have been making on our community, and how you can join the next Zoom-led class on April 9! http://ow.ly/dcLE50EgMoW
  • Each spring for nearly 40 years, Krannert Center and the University of Illinois School of Music have together chosen an outstanding student through audition who is then presented in recital at the Center with a full professional contract. The 2020 winner, Saori Kataoka, was unable to perform last year due to event cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, we are very excited to announce that Saori Kataoka and the 2021 winner, Andrew J. Buckley, will share the stage in this year’s virtual performance. Saori Kataoka (trumpet), a native of Tokushima, Japan, is the first brass player to appear as a Krannert Center Debut Artist and was recently awarded Distinction in the Professional Wind Instrument Division at the Vienna International Music Competition and First Place at Charleston International Music Competition. She holds a MM in trumpet performance from the University of Illinois and a BA with a Certificate in Jazz Music from Campbellsville University (Kentucky). Andrew J. Buckley (clarinet), an active chamber and solo musician, has performed in notable concert halls around the country. He is a founding member and clarinetist of The Goodwin Avenue Trio, which has been featured by the International Clarinet Association and recently released a recording of Brahms’ Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114. Buckley is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clarinet performance at the University of Illinois. For more info, please check our link in profile! https://fb.me/e/LrFGt1wL
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    Each spring for nearly 40 years, Krannert Center and the University of Illinois School of Music have together chosen an outstanding student through audition who is then presented in recital at the Center with a full professional contract. The 2020 winner, Saori Kataoka, was unable to perform last year due to event cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, we are very excited to announce that Saori Kataoka and the 2021 winner, Andrew J. Buckley, will share the stage in this year’s virtual performance. Saori Kataoka (trumpet), a native of Tokushima, Japan, is the first brass player to appear as a Krannert Center Debut Artist and was recently awarded Distinction in the Professional Wind Instrument Division at the Vienna International Music Competition and First Place at Charleston International Music Competition. She holds a MM in trumpet performance from the University of Illinois and a BA with a Certificate in Jazz Music from Campbellsville University (Kentucky). Andrew J. Buckley (clarinet), an active chamber and solo musician, has performed in notable concert halls around the country. He is a founding member and clarinetist of The Goodwin Avenue Trio, which has been featured by the International Clarinet Association and recently released a recording of Brahms’ Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114. Buckley is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clarinet performance at the University of Illinois. For more info, please check our link in profile! https://fb.me/e/LrFGt1wL
  • For tonight's Virtual Uncorked, please join Las Cafeteras for a virtual musical storytelling adventure. Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music and telling modern day stories. Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. This performance video will also be offered on demand for our local educational community March 5-28, 2021. Link in profile. http://ow.ly/hNLl50E8GUd
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    For tonight's Virtual Uncorked, please join Las Cafeteras for a virtual musical storytelling adventure. Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music and telling modern day stories. Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. This performance video will also be offered on demand for our local educational community March 5-28, 2021. Link in profile. http://ow.ly/hNLl50E8GUd
  • SITI Company’s Talking into the Future series meets Krannert Center’s CultureTalk, activating creative friction and bold questions; exploring the art of assembly in all its forms; and investigating the challenges of our time. This vibrant installment of the series features a conversation between SITI Company co-artistic director Anne Bogart and New York Live Arts founding director Bill T. Jones; both SITI Company and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company have performed multiple times on Krannert Center stages. @siti_company @billtjonesarniezaneco This live-streamed event will be on Thu April 1, and will last approximately 75 minutes. Audiences will have the opportunity to write questions in the online chat area throughout the event for consideration during the question and answer portion. For more info, please check the official Facebook event via our link in profile. https://fb.me/e/25qCqjc3e
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    SITI Company’s Talking into the Future series meets Krannert Center’s CultureTalk, activating creative friction and bold questions; exploring the art of assembly in all its forms; and investigating the challenges of our time. This vibrant installment of the series features a conversation between SITI Company co-artistic director Anne Bogart and New York Live Arts founding director Bill T. Jones; both SITI Company and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company have performed multiple times on Krannert Center stages. @siti_company @billtjonesarniezaneco This live-streamed event will be on Thu April 1, and will last approximately 75 minutes. Audiences will have the opportunity to write questions in the online chat area throughout the event for consideration during the question and answer portion. For more info, please check the official Facebook event via our link in profile. https://fb.me/e/25qCqjc3e
  • Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés has become “one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz” through a six-decade career that began as a member of his father’s Sabor de Cuba orchestra (Billboard). @chuchovaldesmusic In 2005, Valdés chose to focus on his work as a pianist and with small ensembles, including the Afro-Cuban Messengers. Though we were not able to physically welcome Valdés to the Center this spring, we'd still like to celebrate his creative output, by sharing a performance of Valdés & The Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Festival de Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz in 2014. Link in profile. https://youtu.be/89sH8osv_Pk
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    Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés has become “one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz” through a six-decade career that began as a member of his father’s Sabor de Cuba orchestra (Billboard). @chuchovaldesmusic In 2005, Valdés chose to focus on his work as a pianist and with small ensembles, including the Afro-Cuban Messengers. Though we were not able to physically welcome Valdés to the Center this spring, we'd still like to celebrate his creative output, by sharing a performance of Valdés & The Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Festival de Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz in 2014. Link in profile. https://youtu.be/89sH8osv_Pk