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The Varsity Theater opened in 1906 as the first nickelodeon - a movie theater with an admission fee of one nickel - in the Champaign/Urbana area. The building itself dates to about 1880.
The theater went through several metamorphosis' over the 116 years. In the late 1920s, The Varsity made the industry-wide transition to sound films. In 1943, the Varsity Theater was extensively remodeled (and renamed the Rex Theater), as a 330-seat Art Moderne style theater. It featured new projection equipment, new leather seating, air-conditioning and a cream and blue color scheme in the auditorium. The Rex Theater was advertised as “completely fireproof” when it reopened with the Sonia Henie film “Iceland”.
In 1948, the theater received another new name, the Illini Theater. A decade later, the Illini Theater was, along with the Park Theater (now the recently shuttered New Art), acquired by the Art Theatre Guild, which began a policy of art and foreign fare at both theaters.
For a brief period (1963-66), the Illini Theater became the Encore Theater, operating as a revival house. In 1966, the theater returned to its former name, the Illini Theater, and two years later, began screening adult features, along with the New Art Theater (at the time called simply the Art Theater).
The Illini Theater was shuttered in 1983, after nearly fifteen years as an adult theater. Four years later, the Illini Theater was purchased by a church, and it continued to serve in this capacity until 1997, when the church moved out. Since then the building has been renovated and remodeled and for several years operated as a bar, known as the Highdive Club, featuring live music. The Highdive Club closed its doors in 2015, the same year I took this photograph. Today the old theater is part of The Venue CU, an upscale urban wedding and event space that occupies both the former theater and Vriner's next door - which has its own interesting history.
The Vriner's building was constructed in 1890 as a clothing store, but was repurposed as Veiner's Confectionery in 1898. Of the five or six candy shops operating in Champaign at the turn of the century, Vriner's was the longest-lived. The shop's location next to The Varsity theater and near Champaign's railroad station, made it popular with patrons of both. The store also led to an influx of Greek immigrants to Champaign, as Vriner's promised jobs to many of the new immigrants.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Although the Vriner family still makes candy, the confectionery store closed in 1997 and the brand no longer has a permanent storefront. At the time this photo was taken, a country bar occupied the building.
The former Varsity Theater is a contributing property within the Champaign Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020, while the former Vriner's Confectionery is separately listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As previously mentioned, both buildings are now part of The Venue CU.
Located in Champaign County in east central Illinois, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are the home of the University of Illinois. The population of the City of Champaign at the 2020 census was 88,302, while Champaign County had a population of 205,865.
Sources:
Cinema Treasures, Illini Theater, Champaign, Illinois; National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, Vriner's Confectionery, Champaign, Illinois and National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Champaign Downtown Commercial District
A black-and-white capture of singer-songwriter Karel Jongejan in full flow during his performance at a Zeeland festival. There's something timeless about watching a young artist channel the spirit of the '60s and '70s while weaving in his own original voice.
If you’re into heartfelt lyrics, warm retro tones, and a hint of nostalgia, check him out on Instagram: @karel_jongejan
A vibrant moment from the Guggenmusik festival in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. A musician from the Swiss band "Weihere Schränzer" smiles warmly while playing the trombone, fully immersed in the festive atmosphere. Her dazzling costume, inspired by ancient Egyptian designs, adds to the spectacle of this unique carnival tradition.
Guys & dolls aged between 15 and 17 years with passion for music! my respect! If you feel like having a look & listen, check one of their songs played live last Friday in my village.
An electrifying moment from Brutta, featuring the incredible Cristiana Vaccaro, bringing to life the words of Giulia Blasi with intensity and passion. This show dives deep into themes of identity, self-perception, and the societal gaze, blending humor with raw emotion.
Captured in a striking pose, megaphone in hand, this image embodies the bold energy of the performance—loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. 💥
✨ Seen at its best under the stage lights, Brutta is a must-watch!
@Francesco Dini – 2025
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A talented young artist with the Grammy Award Winning band, Alphabet Rockers. -reforming at Freight Fest in Berkeley CA.
This was fun!
It’s always interesting balancing playing in the band and taking pictures of the band. …but I love it!
I had the honor and pleasure to be covering a live at Lazy Club (Vrilissia Athens), back in the days - 2017 tbh-, where Michael Dotson played for blues fans here in Greece!
Digging through my photo archives, I decided to give them a re-edit and share them with you! Hope you like them.
Watch the video with the full making of: youtu.be/84SKfIJ95t0
Live painting Ben Heine made at FACTS Comic Con (50K visitors) for the official release of Justice League Movie in Belgium (Warner Bros). The 7m x 2m painting was then exhibited at Kinepolis Belgium (Antwerpen and Brussels) in November 2017 for the official release of the movie. The project was made from scratch in 16 hours, in 2 days, quite a challenge!
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Peinture live faite par Ben Heine à la FACTS Comic Con (50K visiteurs) pour la sortie officielle du film Justice League Movie en Belgique (Warner Bros). La peinture de 7m x 2m a ensuite été exposée au Kinepolis (d'Anvers et de Bruxelles) durant le mois de novembre pour la sortie du film. Le projet a été réalisé en 16 heures sur 2 jours.
Info: www.benheine.com
Photos: Cyriel VS/Bocaro
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Great space and creative live experience. Flesh and Acrylic - Good Morning Club, 500, Avenue Louise.
Intended to federate a network of Brussels entrepreneurs "who get up early". Participants come out of curiosity, to break isolation, to be inspired or to network before starting their day of work. The 'Morning club' sessions are led by entrepreneurs who bring together a first circle of relationships, who are encouraged to expand and diversify.
Visit www.benheine.com
#goodmorningclub #art_magna #fleshandacrylic #liveperformance #art #creative #benheine #benheineart #abstract #entrepreneur #business #marketing #avenuelouise #artmagna
Selects of Anime Expo 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
07/02/15
More Highlights:
Stages of Decomposition live concert footage here www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLexCAduWMuoNgnAfmdLb01j3xI...
Ellie Goulding performing live at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on the 11th December 2009
**Must not be used without permission**
I had the honor and pleasure to be covering a live at Lazy Club (Vrilissia Athens), back in the days - 2017 tbh-, where Michael Dotson played for blues fans here in Greece!
Digging through my photo archives, I decided to give them a re-edit and share them with you! Hope you like them.
"Not many twenty-three year old blues/rock guitarists can claim to have opened for BB King on tour in the US, but that is exactly Hamish Anderson’s destiny when he finished a tour with the legendary Blues guitarist in October 2014.
Since then, he’s turned twenty-four, did seven showcases during SXSW, and opened for Los Lobos, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynonna Judd and Blues Traveler— all in just the first half of 2015. And in 2014, when RevoltTV asked guitarist Gary Clark Jr. who to watch under the age of 30, he cited Hamish first. "