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 #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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  Episode #193

  What's Happening in Chambana: August 14–16

  Aug 13, 202613 min

  Find ways to cool down this weekend before students return to campus! Terri & Carly run down a few ways to get out and cool in the C-U area. From flamingo races, to Black comedy, music and hikes under dark skies, celebrating upcoming screenwriters, and local businesses, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. 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/ The Flamazing Race: https://champaignparks.org/event/the-flamazing-race-a-cusr-fundraiser/ For the Culture: Comedy & Open Mic Night: https://www.visitdowntownchampaign.com/event-details/comedy-show-and-open-mic-at-the-literary Pens to Lens: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1142 Dark Sky Series: Two Shoes Urbana Review and Space Sounds: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/dark-sky-series-space-sounds Horizon’s Birthday Party: https://www.climbhorizon.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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  Episode #192

  What's Happening in Chambana: August 7–9

  Aug 6, 20269 min

  Our summer weekends are waning, but Terri & Carly are back to share the many ways you can enjoy these last few weekends before school starts. From community celebrations to blues fests, movies on the country’s largest scoreboard, and theatre performances. 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/ Champaign-Urbana Days: http://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days-2/ 8th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Festival: https://prairiecrossroads.org/bluesfest.html Joseph Community Festival: https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Joseph-Illinois-Community-Festival-100070064362375/ FamILLy Movie Night: https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/7/10/football-free-busey-bank-familly-movie-night-set-for-saturday-aug-8 The Station Theatre Summer Bash: https://stationtheatre.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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  Episode #191

  Episode 95: A Decade of Dank Meme

  Jul 16, 202647 min

  What started as a bit of a joke became a flagship beer for Triptych Brewing. Carly & Terri talk with Triptych owner, Anthony Benjamin, about the humble beginnings of Dank Meme and their creative plans for how they plan to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Stay tuned in to plan your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. 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/ Triptych Brewing: https://triptychbrewing.com/ Dank Meme Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/36021280947471452 Good Trouble Lives On: https://www.champaigncountyindivisible.org/gtlo Beep Baseball Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/nbba76/photos/beep-baseball-fans-the-annual-champaign-event-is-coming-soonmark-your-calendars-/1427983689355087/ Untold Story of the Potawatomi Trail of Death: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/potawatomi-storytelling-with-george-godfrey Taylor Street Block Party: https://www.facebook.com/taylorstreetblockparty Re-Circle Pop-Up: https://circlesboutique.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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  Episode #190

  What's Happening in Chambana: July 10–12

  Jul 9, 20269 min

  Looking for plans this weekend? Carly & Terri run down a few ways to get out and enjoy this summer weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. From big agricultural shows, to free airplane rides, to scavenger hunts for world-class costumes, you’ll find plenty of ways to stay active. 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/ Historic Farm Days: https://www.historicfarmdays.com/ Red, Whites, and the Blues: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/reds-whites-blues/ Young Eagles Rally: https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE26221BR Haunts and Legends of UIUC: https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/tours PostMark Urbana: https://40north.org/our_programs/postmark-urbana/ Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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