Pygmalion is a festival for all who search for art in Champaign-Urbana. However, band enthusiasts gather around this time of year to hear a variety of talent local to C-U, bringing about a community ...

In concept, Puddles Pity Party is unabashed in its contrivance. Oh, but what a grand conceit it is. An NBA-sized clown with a satin voice is as indelible of an impression as they come. Nothing’s wrong ...

Clowns are pariahs in our pop cultural landscape. The Joker is out there terrorizing Gotham City. Krusty is a bit of a drunkard. Ronald gives the kiddies greasy things to eat, while Pennywise eats the ...

Considering the number of clowns in the world, a precious few come to be popular enough that people know them by name. Bozo. Krusty. Pennywise. Puddles might soon join their ranks, and for many, the ...

Proving once and for all that comedy and tragedy are two sides of the same coin, troubadour clown Puddles is taking his Pity Party revue on the road next year, and returning to the City Beautiful for ...