Tuesdays at Ten | From Urbana to Hollywood in the 1920s
Tuesday, July 21
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Robeson Pavilion Room A & BJoin us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new.
This summer, we'll celebrate our library’s 150th anniversary during Tuesdays at Ten with a dive into library and local history. We have a lineup of experts ready to share stories, old and new.
This week, we will talk about how two siblings from Urbana -- Charles "Chic" Sale and his younger sister Virginia -- had successful careers in show business as character actors, appearing both on stage and in the movies. We'll also look at some of their career highlights.
About the presenter: Perry C. Morris has been researching local theatre history since getting involved in the effort to save the Orpheum Theatre in 1989. Perry maintains the CUTheaterHistory.com website and is the Vice President of the Champaign County History Museum.
Tuesdays at Ten | Summer 2026
- June 2, Libraries: Global reach - Local Touch
- June 9, The History of Children's Literature
- June 16, Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest
- June 23, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Champaign
- June 30, Learn Your Story: Researching and Resources
- July 7, The Egyptian Trail: Early Roadways in Champaign County
- July 14, History of Libraries in the CU Area
- July 21, From Urbana to Hollywood in the 1920s
- July 28, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Urbana
Main Library
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.