Champaign sits in east central Illinois as part of the Champaign Urbana community, home to the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and its museums, libraries, and performance halls. The Krannert Art Museum on campus offers art from many periods, while the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign hosts films, concerts, and live shows in a restored historic theater. Downtown Champaign keeps restaurants, bookshops, and galleries near the university, giving the city a college town energy that lasts beyond the school year.