| First Friday Jelly |
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Just bring your laptop and wifi card!
A Jelly is a casual work event where anyone who would like to work alongside other creative people in a welcoming environment are
invited. Bring your laptop, ipod, books or whatever you need to work on your latest project and we'll provide the desk, chair and, of course, coffee (or tea). Free secure wifi will also be available at Collective Turf Coworking, Central Illinois' first next generation work space for freelancers, remote workers, bloggers, geeks, and solo entrepreneurs in downtown Urbana.
Limited to 9 non-members. Please RSVP at:
Friday, September 4
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Collective Turf
110 West Main Street, Urbana |
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Restorative Yoga Classes |
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Be relaxed and renewed!
 Restorative yoga helps to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system and is responsible for balancing the body and bringing its responsive system back into equilibrium. We will be holding each pose for up to 10 minutes with the support of various props, such as bolsters, blankets, blocks, sandbags, and straps. The drop-in fee for this class is $10. If you have a LYC card, the cost is $7 (or the class can be taken off of a 1-hr class card) Hope you can join Jennifer in this relaxing and renewing class!
For more information, visit:
Friday, September 4, 2009
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Living Yoga Center
707 W. Main St, Urbana |
| Quest For Hope 5K Walk/Run |
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Come out and run for hope!
 Quest United Methodist Church is partnering with the Champaign-Urbana community to sponsor a second annual 5K run/walk. Last year, the Quest 5K Run/Walk raised over $3,000 to benefit Nothing But Nets, providing lifesaving bed nets for families in Africa. This year, Quest seeks to raise even more for scholarships to provide Liberian youth hope for their future and the future of their country after a decade long civil war. So come out and run for hope! Awards for top finishers will be presented. All proceeds from the Quest for Hope 5K Run/Walk will help send Liberian children and young adults to school.
For more information, visit:
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Check-in/registration 6:30 to 7:30 am Free kids run at 7:50 am
5K run at 8:00am & 5K walk at 8:10 am
Registration fee is $25
Crystal Lake Park Large Pavilion
Corner of Race & Park St., Urbana |
| Metamorphosis |
| Stunning work not to be missed!
 You are cordially invited to attend our opening reception for a new show, entitled Metamorphosis, featuring turned wood by Joe Landon of Bloomington, IL, and paintings by Heather Westfall of Big Lake, MN. Both artists have been inspired by the simple beauty in natural things, both hidden and visible. Joe believes that "the true character of wood, like people, lies deep within the soul." His work is stunning and not to be missed. Heather's paintings reflect the sacredness of the natural world, in all of its stages and transformations. Heather's work was previously featured along with her sister Cindy Westfall's paintings in the 2008 show, Two Sisters.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Heartland Gallery
112 West Main Street, Urbana |
| Art Exhibit at Madeline's |
| A new showing has begun!
 An opening reception is also taking place at Madeline's Confectionary Art Studio & Gallery on Saturday, September 5, showcasing the artwork of Cheryl Frances Cameron and Rachel Drum, with mixed media by acoustic guitarist Dan Miske.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Madeline's Confectionary Art Studio & Gallery
122A West Main Street, Urbana |
| Learn to Dance with Urbana Dance Club |
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Great instructors, great space, and excellent sound equipment!
 MONDAYS, beginning Sept. 7: BELLY DANCING, BASICS (exotic!) - 7:00 p.m. BELLY DANCING, CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE ROUTINE - 8:00 p.m. TUESDAYS, beginning Sept. 8: WALTZ (like Fred Astaire) & POLK (fun!) Accelerated level- 6:30 p.m. EAST-COAST SWING - (quick to learn!) - 7:30 p.m. SALSA (popular and hot!) - 8:30 p.m. Great instructors, great space, excellent sound equipment and lots of free parking. NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Cost: $45/six weeks. Discount: Repeat any same class and receive a $10 DISCOUNT (Belly Dancing not included.) By repeating a class, you'll perfect the steps and leading/following skills. To Register: Arrive 10 minutes early on the first day to register for classes. Parking: Free parking in the parking garage across the street. We look forward to seeing you in classes next week! More Information: www.DanceClubUrbana.com
Monday, September 7, 2009
7:00 pm
Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana |
| Gardens at Meadowbrook |
Enjoy wonderful September weather under the pavilion!
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| Pecha Kucha Night |
Soon to become an event residents and students look forward to and anticipate with great excitement!
Pecha Kucha Night is an international phenomenon that brings creatives together for an evening of quick-fire, "show and tell"-type presentations, networking, and fun. Pecha Kucha's focus is on passion, not portfolio, and the presenters come from extremely diverse creative backgrounds. The Pecha Kucha format, 20 slides for 20 seconds each, allows 8-16 presenters only 6 minutes and 40 seconds to present. This keeps presentations concise and the interest level up.
For more information, visit:
September 11, 2009
The Canopy Club,
708 S Goodwin Ave # 1, Urbana
Doors open, 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Ages 18+
$7 ($5 in advance), free for CUDO members!
Advance ticket purchase recommended.
CUDO members bring photo ID to event.
Charge by phone at (217) 367-3140
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| Volunteer Nationalist Training |
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Help get the kids excited about the environment!
Join the talented team of volunteers and Nature Center staff and share the excitement of teaching while exploring Busey Woods and Meadowbrook Prairie. During this free workshop on Friday, September 11 from 1:00 - 4:00pm, learn to lead many fun and easy nature activities.
Please register at least two days beforehand by calling (217) 384-4062.
Friday, September 11, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Busey Woods & Meadowbrook Prairie
1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana |
| Volunteers Needed |
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If you like beer, chili, and meeting new people this volunteer opportunity is for you!
Urbana's Annual International Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-Off is a local event with over 150 different specialty and import beers from around the world, along with the finest chili samples that CU has to offer. We need hundreds of volunteers to make this event happen! Form a team with your friends or organization, or come as one, we need your help!
If you are interested in helping us please contact:
Event Volunteer Coordinator, Vanessa Robinson
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Gates Open: 3:00 - 8:00 pm
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ACE Awards |
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Know a person, business or organization making an outstanding contribution to Champaign County 's arts, culture and entertainment? Nominate them for an ACE Award today! The ACE Awards, presented annually by 40 North | 88 West, honor those who have made contributions to the arts through education, media, advocacy and public service, local business and nonprofit organizations.
Nominees can include artists, students, faculty, non-profit administrative staff, business owners and employees, elected and appointed officials and other individuals and organizations actively supporting our creative community. Must be 18 years or older and a resident of Champaign County to be eligible to win an ACE Award.
Click here to submit a nomination today
SAVE THE DATE!
5th Annual ACE Awards:
Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:30pm, at The Highdive, 51 E. Main, Champaign.
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Urbana's Market at the Square |
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Corner of Illinois & Vine Street
It's Labor Day Weekend, which means an abundance of relatives and friends and feasting and grilling and general making of food. The weather looks fantastic for shopping the Market, and you can get everything you need at the Market for dinner. Meats and veggies to grill. Potatoes, scallions, and eggs for potato salad. Tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro for pico de gallo and salsa. Sweet corn for the grill or kettle. Boules or baguettes or buns. The last of the peaches for a pie (or a whole pie if you don't feel like making one). See where I'm going with this? Just about everything you need to have the best cookout in the known universe can come from someone local.
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