History | Thursday, February 18,2010

Mad for ‘Mad Men’

University of Illinois symposium looks at the 1960s through the lens of the television drama

From the bored housewife and the determined workingwoman to the philandering businessman, the television drama “Mad Men” explores a cast of 1960s archetypal characters, and displays them w

Culture | Thursday, September 24,2009

Urbana’s grand stage

University of Illinois’ Krannert Center aims to provide a space for all to enjoy the arts

By Marissa Monson

Mike Ross, director of Urbana’s Krannert Centerfor the Performing Arts, is hard-pressed to name his favorite place to be inside the University of Illinois’ celebrated arts space.Ross

Music | Wednesday, August 27,2008

Fall concerts

Here’s who’s coming to bring you music

By Marissa Monson

The fall season is upon us, and for bands across the country it's the perfect time to tour. Hopping in the bus — musicians from David Crosby and Graham Nash to Ta

Summerguide | Wednesday, May 21,2008

Double the pleasure

Champaign-Urbana offers a relaxing day trip

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document Champaign-Urbana, just about an hour-and-a-half away, has added or upgraded some new attractions that make the twin college towns a great day or weekend trip th

Summerguide xxx | Wednesday, May 21,2008

Hot time in the city

Springfield announces lineup of summer music festivals

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document Music fans don’t want to hear this reporter wax ecstatic about Loretta Lynn’s classic coo (she’s scheduled to play Sangamon Audit

News | Wednesday, March 19,2008

Soldiers’ stories

Military veterans gather to tell truth about Iraq, Afghanistan wars

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document Veteran Mike Mlekowski’s disillusionment with the Iraq War didn’t begin when he set foot on Iraqi sand in 2003, during the initial invasion. It star

Feature | Wednesday, December 5,2007

Playmates

Eric and Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson drive UIS Theatre into

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document At first glance, Eric and Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson don’t betray their years lived on the stage and in the director’s chair. They don

Performing Art | Wednesday, October 24,2007

Hello, neighbor!

UIS presents a romantic drama by a Pulitzer-winning playwright

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson, director of the University of Illinois-Springfield theater department’s fall production, Picnic, held rehearsals five nights a

Fall Guide 2008 | Thursday, August 30,2007

Leaves are ch-ch-changin'

Look up and take in the sights of the season

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document Corn and soybean fields aren’t all Illinois has to offer in the landscape department. Pockets of magnificent foliage are scattered throughout the Land of

Fall Guide 2008 | Thursday, August 30,2007

On the road again

Hop in the car and make music your destination

By Marissa Monson

Untitled Document On the road again Hop in the car and make music your destination