| Urbana Trick or Treating Hours |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 All over Urbana!
Be safe and have fun!
5:00 - 7:00 pm |
| "Dia de Los Muertos" & "Samhain" Celebration |
These two festivals are steeped in ancient ritual!
 Two festivals of the dead are planned at Heartland Gallery this Friday and Saturday. A talk and displays will highlight El Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican festival known as the day of the dead that starts the Celtic new year. The festivals are both ancient rituals of honoring deceased ancestors and celebrating cycles of life, death and rebirth.
For more information, call (217) 337-4767!
Friday, October 30, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
112 West Main Street, Urbana |
| Karaoke by Paul Faber and Halloween Party |
Po' Boys Halloween party will be hopping this year!
 We will have Kilborn Alley Blues Band playing the dinner show from 5:30 - 9:00 pm on Friday. Then, Paul Faber will rock his karaoke from 9:00 pm until late. Come enjoy the food and drink specials, as well as a costume contest with great prizes! We hope to see you out!
For more information, call (217) 367-2255
Friday, October 30, 2009
5:00 pm - Late
Po' Boys
1901 South Highcross Road, Urbana |
| Treats Without Tricks |
| You're invited to a Fall festival with hot dogs and hay rides!
 Harvest Church is hosting a Halloween Party, "Treats without Tricks". Join us for an evening of safe, supervised indoor fun with games, prizes and food and an outdoor old fashioned hay ride. This event is for kids through 6th grade. Dress in your favorite (non scary) costume. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Harvest Church
2118 Cindy Lynn, Urbana |
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The Crucible at Kranner's Studio Theatre |
Witchcraft may be the topic, but you will recognize the power and self-interest of modern-day life!
 In Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play, the Salem witch trials serve as the metaphorical backdrop for this ruthless exposé of power and self-interest in its insidious forms: accusation, confession, absolution, ritual, and compliance. The Proctor family bears the burden of the mass hysteria gripping the village when teenage girls report they've seen various locals in the company of the Devil. Witchcraft may be the topic, but you will recognize the power and self-interest of modern-day life in this production that opens on October 29.
For more information, click here!
Friday, October 30 - Saturday, October 31, 2009
7:30 pm
Krannert Center Studio Theatre 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
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| Market at the Scare |
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Take your costumes out on a test run!
 Halloween just so happens to fall directly on a Market day this season, so... take your costumes out on a test run this weekend at Market at the Scare!! We'll have treats baked by Common Ground Food Co-op, some chocolate loveliness, apple cider, and maybe some trick-or-treat action at some of the vendor booths - all while supplies last, starting at 9 AM.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Market at the Square
Corner of Illinois and Vine Street, Urbana |
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Trick-or-Treat for Change |
Drivers needed! Costumes welcome!
Trick-or-Treat for "Change" is an event where volunteers will trick-or-treat in the local communities asking for donations, and ultimately "change" (the money fundraised will help reduce substandard housing). Trick-or-treaters will meet at Newman Hall, check in, and be assigned to a group of four. Then, drivers will drive them to and from their assigned areas in Urbana or Savoy. Maps, collection "houses," stickers for identification, and cards explaining Habitat's mission to distribute upon donation will be supplied. Appropriate costumes are welcomed (remember we are representing Habitat). Hard hats will be provided to wear for a basic costume.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
4:30 - 7:00 pm
Urbana |
| So You Think You've Heard Ghost Stories... |
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This is the ghost story concert for the strong of heart!
 Two ghost story concerts on Halloween will feature local favorite tellers Dan Keding, Kathe Brinkmann, and Kim Sheahan, as well as tellers from the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS). All donations and admission fees will support the Museum's educational programs and the Center for Children's Books. This is the ghost story concert for the strong of heart. It is for adults only (age 16 and above). We're not kidding. Refreshments during the intermission will help ensure that everyone gets their Halloween candy allotment. This event is co-sponsored by GSLIS and the Center for Children's Books.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Spurlock Museum
600 South Gregory Street, Urbana |
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Authentic Seance Experience with Jace Hoppes |
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The perfect setting for a perfect seance!
 Spend Halloween night with Jace Hoppes at Sylvia's Irish Inn in Urbana. The beautifully maintained Victorian elegance of the inn, built in 1895, provides the perfect setting for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
8:00 pm
Sylvia's Irish Inn
312 West Green Street, Urbana |
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Thriller Performance Halloween Night |
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'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night!
 The midnight hour is close at hand-do you hear the creatures creeping up behind you in the Lobby? Be on the lookout around 8:45pm on Halloween for a sight that may almost stop your heart. Crawling through the doors will be the Allen Hall Zombie Mob. No mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller! The 2008 performance by the group is available for viewing on YouTube, click here!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Approximately 8:45 pm
Krannert Center Lobby
500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana |
| CU Punkin' Chuckin' Challenge: Making an Impact |
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Join in making an impact on our public schools!
 The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation will hold a smashing event! Nationally known Acme Catapult, Inc. will be providing us with an exhibition by launching over 20 pumpkins (one-at-a-time) at approx. 350 mph, 600 ft. high and 1200 feet long at a MTD CITY BUS and other targets yet to be revealed! But that's not all! While all these launchings are taking place, there will be challenges at our Catapult Corner with the Hand-Throwing event - going on all afternoon with prizes for distance records and the Seed-Spitting Spectacular - for both the novice and experienced, the small-fry and the young-at-heart. Individuals, student groups and corporations are encouraged to join in making an impact on our public schools by supporting the Foundation through this event with sponsorships and volunteering at the event.
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Pinehurst Fields
(corner of Prospect and Olympian), Champaign | |
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"Urbana's Top 5" Hidden Gems |
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Sarah Compratt owner of Fleurish
110 S. Race, Urbana
gives her Urbana favorites:
1. Independent Live Music at Canopy Club Recent/Upcoming excellent offerings include(d):
Blitzen Trapper Princeton
Neko Case
2. Tiny Greens
Artisan Tofu made of locally sourced soy beans
3. Art Mart
Intelligentsia Coffee
4. Uof I Glasshouse(Conservatory)
Test Gardens
(Florida Ave.@ Lincoln)
Depending on the weather, both places offer hidden beauty for quiet contemplation.
5. Siam Terrace
Eggplant Tempura |
| UIECU Shred Event |
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Bring up to five boxes of old records you no longer need, and we'll shred them for you while you watch - for FREE!
Saturday, October 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Five Points Branch
206 E. University, Urbana |
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The UBA Presents: Join the Quest |
Sample Letterboxing with UPD and Blues BBQ. Guests will try a mini quest and hear more about programs and events offered at the Anita Purves Nature Center.
Wednesday, November 11
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana |
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Second Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar |
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Don't miss your chance to showcase your artwork just in time for Christmas!
Not only does $50.00 provide you with a table, table cover and skirt, it also provides you with public exposure via multiple advertising outlets such as The Real Estate Book, The News-Gazette, WCIA Channel 3 News, and right here in the UBA Newsletter just to name a few. This event is open to the public and is hosted by the Champaign Chapter of Women's Council of REALTORS®. We look forward to seeing you there!
For More Information or to Reserve Your Space Contact:
Manda Crawford
(217) 202-3498 mansha1800@aol.com
Thursday, November 12
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn
1001 W Killarney St, Urbana |
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UBA Holiday Market |
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The Urbana Business Association is very excited to bring Champaign-Urbana holiday shoppers the 2009 Holiday Market. Enjoy another year of unique arts, crafts and edibles from talented local vendors beginning Saturday, November 14th and continuing every Saturday through December 19th.
To sign up as a vendor or for more information, click here!
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Treasurer's Office Sponsors Economic Development Event |
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The State Treasurer's office will sponsor a free event (lunch included for first 75 registrants). Attendees will hear keynote messages from Colleen Callahan (USDA's Rural Development Director, President of Chicago Farmers, and media personality) and Robin Kelly (Chief of Staff in the Treasurer's office and former state representative). In addition, representatives from the Treasurer's office, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Illinois Finance Authority will describe the programs their offices have for economic development.
Though free, registration on-line is required for the event, click here!
Tuesday, November 17
12:00 - 3:30 pm
U of I Conference Center & Hotel |
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CUUATS 30-Day Public Comment Period |
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The Long Range Transportation Plan is a document detailing how the local area transporation should evolve over the next 25 years. The Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS) is asking for your help in reviewing the Draft LRTP report! A 30-day public comment period will begin on October 26 and end on November 25. During this time, CUUATS staff will be taking comments from the public.
For more information, contact:
Eric Halvorsen
(217) 328-3313 | |
