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One last dance: Final Ebertfest begins in Champaign-Urbana
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One last dance: Final Ebertfest begins in Champaign-Urbana

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Apr 17, 2026

Ebertfest has been held in Champaign since its start in 1999. Last year was supposed to be the end of the annual event, but fans wouldn't let that happen. 

5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois April 10-12

5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois April 10-12

  • WAND Digital Team, Caroline Reese
  • Updated Apr 14, 2026

The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area.  

Singer, songwriter Matt Maeson to take the C-U stage in June
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Singer, songwriter Matt Maeson to take the C-U stage in June

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 24, 2026

Maeson's "Watch My Step" tour will take the Virginia Theatre stage on Thursday, June 18.

'One Last Dance': Tickets for final Ebertfest set to go on sale
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'One Last Dance': Tickets for final Ebertfest set to go on sale

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 27, 2026

Tickets will soon be available for the final Ebertfest this spring in Champaign-Urbana. 

'You Got Lucky,' Central IL: Country rock band Blackberry Smoke coming to C-U
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'You Got Lucky,' Central IL: Country rock band Blackberry Smoke coming to C-U

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 17, 2025

Country rock band Blackberry Smoke will take the stage at Downtown Champaign's historic Virginia Theatre in 2026. 

Author, activist Fran Lebowitz to speak at Champaign's Virginia Theatre
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Author, activist Fran Lebowitz to speak at Champaign's Virginia Theatre

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 20, 2025

Renowned author, actor and activist Fran Lebowitz is making a stop this week at the historic Virginia Theatre in Champaign. 

End of an era with Ebertfest leaving Champaign-Urbana after 26 years
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End of an era with Ebertfest leaving Champaign-Urbana after 26 years

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 19, 2025

Ebertfest is leaving Champaign-Urbana after 26 years at the historic Virginia Theatre.

Champaign Park District to host 'Twilight' screenings and Blood Drive at Virginia Theatre
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Champaign Park District to host 'Twilight' screenings and Blood Drive at Virginia Theatre

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 15, 2025

The Champaign Park District is organizing two screenings of the film "Twilight" at the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign. In addition, a mobile blood drive by ImpactLife will be held between the screenings. Donors will receive free admission to the film and additional incentives.

Ebertfest kicks off Wednesday, includes films from Coppola, John Wayne
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Ebertfest kicks off Wednesday, includes films from Coppola, John Wayne

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The long-running Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, also known as Ebertfest, kicks off Wednesday with a classic from John Wayne.

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Ebertfest film festival moved to September 2021

  • Updated Aug 10, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A film festival held every year at a Champaign theater has been moved to the fall of 2021. 

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