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There's a New Chef In Town: Amy Thomas Heads Intermezzo

There's a New Chef In Town: Amy Thomas Heads Intermezzo

The winter of Krannert Center’s culinary discontent is coming to an end.

After being shuttered since the end of the Spring 2022 semester in mid-May, Intermezzo, the popular Krannert Center café and coffee spot, has a new chef at the helm. Amy Thomas began on October 24, and hit the ground running on day one, taking care of her top priority: good coffee.

“Columbia Street Roastery was here yesterday. I got our first order of coffees and syrups in. I’ve worked with them for years.”

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Arts Access, One Sponsorship At A Time

Arts Access, One Sponsorship At A Time

Like virtually every other arts intitution, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts relies on sponsorships and contributions to help further our mission of providing access to the arts to all members of our community. In the latest edition of Dimension, the annual magazine of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois, Amy Karagiannakis introduces us to Michael and Susan Haney, supporters of Krannert Center since 2010.

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Intermezzo Cafe: Good Food is Worth the Wait

Intermezzo Cafe: Good Food is Worth the Wait

Few things are better before a great performance than a great meal. Krannert Center’s Intermezzo cafe has been serving up delicious delights for many years, making Krannert Center a perfect one-stop cultural destination. We know that the current closure of Intermezzo has put a damper on your taste buds for the summer; here’s the latest update on the re-opening:

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Summer 2022 Update

Summer 2022 Update

While summer is normally a slower time for performances here at Krannert Center, there are lots of projects and events planning underway. For starters, the Krannert Uncorked series returns in July. These events will be from 5pm to 9pm every Thursday and feature two talented groups of musicians each evening at the Stage 5 area in our main lobby, playing a wide variety of musical genres. Revel in seeing friends old and new while enjoying a tasty beverage and great local music. The performance schedule is being finalized now, so stay tuned for the Uncorked lineup announcement very soon.

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