Description

The Illinois Arboretum, a campus and community favorite, has a new visionary. Terri & Carly sit down with Derek Peterson, who, alongside an incredible team, made Allerton Park & Retreat Center a must-visit destination. Derek, leading the same team, will bring a brilliant vision to the Arboretum to create a cohesive space filled with experiences as diverse as the ecosystems found within. Tune in to learn about their short- and long-term plans.

Stay tuned in to plan your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana, with everything from CU Pride Fest, to fall vibes at Flannel Fest, and so much more.

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/
• Illinois Arboretum: https://arboretum.illinois.edu/
• Allerton Park & Retreat Center: https://allerton.illinois.edu/
• Fade: https://stationtheatre.com/
• Savoy Recreation Center Fall Carnival: https://savoyil.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar
• Flannel Fest: https://champaignparks.org/event/flannel-fest/
• Pride Fest: https://www.unitingpride.org/2025-schedule.html
• Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1044
• Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/

Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events