Arts News

Workshops to focus on improving energy efficiency in buildings

Author: Dusty Rhodes, Arts and Humanities Editor

Published Date:October 6, 2011

The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center, administered through the University of Illinois School of Architecture, will present seven workshops around the state to teach facilities managers, construction contractors and consultants how to achieve energy efficiency in new construction or existing buildings.

Published Date: October 6, 2011


Renowned pianist to perform complete solo piano works of Schumann

Author: Dusty Rhodes, Arts and Humanities Editor

Published Date:September 8, 2011

Pianist Ian Hobson will perform the complete solo piano works of Robert Schumann in 10 recitals, beginning Monday (Sept. 12).

Published Date: September 8, 2011


New exhibition at Figure One to focus on paper the bad and the good

Author: Dusty Rhodes, Arts and Humanities Editor

Published Date:September 8, 2011

The title Pulp makes clear that the exhibition opening Tuesday (Sept. 13) at Figure One isnt going to be a standard art show featuring bucolic oil paintings. Instead, Pulp will tackle the not-so-pretty topic of the environmental impact of mass production of paper, as well as societys emotional connection to this omnipresent, practical product.

Published Date: September 8, 2011


Music to commemorate anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks in U.S.

Author: Dusty Rhodes, Arts and Humanities Editor

Published Date:September 6, 2011

The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be observed Sunday (Sept. 11) with a brief concert at Smith Hall on the University of Illinois campus. The U. of I.s Black Chorus will perform, under the direction of voice professor Ollie Watts Davis.

Published Date: September 6, 2011


Arturo Sandoval concert moves to Krannert Center tonight

Author: Dusty Rhodes, Arts and Humanities Editor

Published Date:September 2, 2011

The Arturo Sandoval concert scheduled for Friday night has been moved from the Allerton Music Barn in Monticello to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana because of hot weather.

Published Date: September 2, 2011