• Candy Foster and Shades of Blue
• Dawna Nelson
• Tom Grassman (90s Daughter, Tom Grassman Band)
• Mayor Deshawn Williams
• Amy Mitchell-Esteves (90s Daughter)
• Petey Thomas
• Mike Ingram (New Souls)
• Aaron “A Train” Wilson (Ther'Up.Y)
• Kathy Harden
• Andrew Duncanson (Kilborn Alley Blues Band, ft. Michael Peloquin@) 
• LaQuisha Burries-Finn
• Dawn Michelle Clark
• Sandy Gladys Phillips
• Candy Phillips-Hubbard
• Ryan Byfield
• Carrie Chandler

CANDY FOSTER has been performing classic rhythm and blues throughout the midwest for over 55 years. Based in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, Candy is well-known as one of the hardest working blues singers in the area. His strong vocals and high energy style always draws interactive enthusiasm from his audience.  

Backed by seasoned professionals and performing the tight arrangements of the Shades of Blue, Candy provides audiences with "pure" rhythm and blues grooves that first originated from Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, and Memphis (Delta) areas.

Candy Foster has had a long and illustrious career spanning decades, especially during his time on the “Chitlin’ Circuit” and Midwest club scene, where he frequently opened for or shared bills with national acts like: B.B. King, Etta James, Bobby Blue Bland, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Bobby Rush, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and The Temptations.



For more visit:

• www.facebook.com/CandyFoster

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The Champaign Park District is proud to welcome Big Grove Tavern to the historic Virginia Theatre for bar service.

Located just two blocks from the Virginia in the heart of downtown Champaign, Big Grove Tavern has been providing upscale casual American classics, elevated dishes with a Latin flair, and a legendary Sunday brunch menu since 2012. Big Grove also offers an extensive bar menu of craft cocktails, regional draft beers, and curated wines to loyal locals and curious visitors to C/U alike

Big Grove Tavern brings its regional expertise and a commitment to inclusivity, seamless service, and unmatched quality to every experience. At the Virginia, you’ll find their servers in the theatre’s lobby both before the show and during intermission (when included), offering a special selection of wine, local beer, and the occasional custom-themed cocktail!

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PLEASE NOTE: The Virginia Theatre is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theatre cannot always provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

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