| Paddy Keenan Concert |
Legendary Irish Uilleann Piper!
 This concert is sponsored by the Piper's Hut Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Please call the gallery to make a reservation (337-4767)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Heartland Gallery
112 West Main Street, Urbana |
| C-U Green Corridors Public Workshop |
 A group of University of Illinois urban planning master's students will facilitate a public workshop at the Krannert Center's Festival Foyer on Saturday, November 7. Local residents and leaders are invited to attend what they call "a unique and interesting creative exercise in communicating the future of our community." The event will include complimentary refreshments. The workshop will begin with a brief presentation to detail the students' work throughout the summer and the project goals. Participants will listen to the students' versions of the future. Then, they will write, record, or illustrate their own stories, on their own terms.
Please contact Scott Albertsen at salbertsen84@gmail.com with any questions. RSVP is not required, but is encouraged.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Krannert Center's Festival Foyer
500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana |
| Fairies & Fairy Houses Kids Art Playshops |
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Kids will create Fairy Houses and Fairies to live in them!
 It's getting colder outside. The fairies in your backyard need a place to stay for winter. Join us for tea, cookies and mornings filled with magic as you make a fairy house and fairies to live in it. These 6 week sessions will be held Saturday mornings in the artroom. Parents, you can drop your child off or stay and take Yoga Fundamentals at the same time. Space is limited so sign up early! For kids ages 6 and up. Classes go from November 7 through December 19. $75 includes materials.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Amara Yoga & Arts
300 South Broadway Avenue, Urbana |
| The Life of Robert Allerton Book Signing |
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You're invited to enter this author's private world!
 In their newly released book, Robert Allerton: The Private Man & the Public Gifts, authors Burgin and Holtz pursue the myths and misperceptions about Robert Allerton, dispelling some and confirming others. Facts behind this entertaining narrative are meticulously sourced from correspondence, society page tidbits and insights shared by those who knew him. You are invited to enter the private world of Robert Allerton and meet Martha Burgin and Maureen Holz, co-authors of this new biography. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the presentation ($24.95 + sales tax).
Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Urbana Free Library
Lewis Auditorium 210 West Green Street, Urbana |
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V. Picasso Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Feel like you're in Spain with this warm, rustic atmostphere!
 The Urbana business Association and the City of Urbana invite you to come join the Fuentes family at the grand opening of the newest addition, V. Picasso Tapas Bar and Lounge. You will feel like you are in Spain as you enjoy our warm, rustic atmosphere and sample our many tapas. Our live music will put you in the mood for a nice glass of wine or our secret recipe sangria. We strive to make your dining experience excellent, so please come join us for lunch or dinner and allow us to take care of you and your family.
For more information, call (217) 328-0122
Monday, November 9, 2009
10:30 am
V. Picasso
214 West Main Street, Urbana |
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UBA November Networking: Join the Quest! |
Sample Letterboxing with UPD and Blues BBQ!
 In celebration of their 30th Anniversary, the Urbana Park District's Anita Purves Nature Center is encouraging the community to get out and learn more about their neighborhood and community parks with the "Wild About Parks Quest". Twenty letterboxes have been hidden in locations throughout UPD parks and facilities, and Questers use a clue booklet to seek them out. Prizes are awarded for every 10 boxes located. Guests will try a mini quest and hear more about programs and events offered at the Anita Purves Nature Center.
Friday, October 30 - Saturday, October 31, 2009
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lincoln Square Village, Urbana |
| Second Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar |
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Don't miss your chance to do some early Christmas shopping!
 Featuring hand crafted jewelry, pottery, photography, home décor and much more from local artisans! Cash bar and complimentary desserts will also be available. 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 Contact:
Manda Crawford (217) 202-3498
Thursday, November 12, 2009
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn
1001 W Killarney St, Urbana |
| Urbana Arts Grants Workshop |
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Learn how to create the most successful application possible for the City of Urbana's Arts Grants!
 Artists, arts educators and arts organization representatives are encouraged to attend this multi-media presentation/workshop on how to create the most successful application possible for the City of Urbana's Arts Grants. All disciplines-including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, new media, spoken and written word-are welcome. Attendees will better understand the Urbana Arts Grant Program goals, learn about the grant application guidelines and work sample requirements, collect examples of past successful grant recipients, and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. This event is co-hosted by 40 North | 88 West Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment CouncilThe Urbana Arts Grant Program is sponsored by the City of Urbana and the Urbana Business Association.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
7:00 pm
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
Downtown Urbana Post Office
202 South Broadway Avenue, Urbana |
| Masters of Classical Music of Iran |
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Let the music of Iran soothe your ears!
 A concert with Master of the Setar, Ostad Jalal Zolfonoon, Percussionist Siamak Pouian of UCLA and members of the Silk Road Ensemble. Free admission.
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:30 pm
Spurlock Museum
600 South Gregory, Urbana |
| Uptown Fridays in Downtown Urbana |
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Fire pits, smores, and carriage rides!
 Spend an evening in Downtown Urbana Friday November 13th, while bars are open late, seeing what the shops, galleries, and restaurants have to offer. Warm up by the fire pits as you browse through collections of fine art, furniture, clothing, shoes, books, salons and gifts at participating businesses. Main, Broadway, and Race streets will have the hangout atmosphere and will be filled with entertainment! We will have fire pits for roasting smores, luminaries lining the streets, and from 6:00 to 8:00 pm there will be carriage rides around historic Urbana. Local bars will also be having drink specials and performances after the shops close. This will be the perfect Friday night hang out for students who need a break from campus. Late night shopping in Urbana is also ideal to take parents to on Dad's Day weekend.
We are in need of fire pits! If you would like to donate one, please call us at (217) 344-3872. For more information, click here!
Friday, November 13, 2009
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Downtown Urbana, Main Street | |
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"Urbana's Top Five" Hidden Gems |
Catherine Novak
owner of
Beads N Botanicals
117 N Broadway, Urbana
gives her Urbana favorites:
1. Priceless Books
A way too tempting selection of used books
2. Kaldi's Coffee
(in Schnuck's) Cappuccino! 3. Transitions
Great clothing, great prices, great cause 4. Urbana Free Library
Great little herb garden outside, books and more inside.
5. Crane Alley
Beet chips & goat cheese
6. Mirabelle's
Artichoke focaccia |
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New UBA Member |
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The UBA Welcomes:
The Wooden Hanger
135 West mean Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(608) 334-4226
Read more about this new women's boutique here! |
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Urbana's Award Winning Citizens |
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40 North | 88 West Ace Awards Goes to Three Urban-ites!
Bow-Dacious String Band
Spotlight ACE Award Winner
Iron Post
Paul Wirth, Owner
Business ACE Award Winner
Robin Hall
Lifetime Achievement ACE Award Winner
Former Executive Director of Urbana Park District
Current Urbana Public Arts Commission Chairman
National Philanthropy Day
The East Central Illinois chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Presents:
Todd Salen
2009 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Laura Huth
2009 Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive |
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Shared Space Artist Co-op! |
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Want a place to showcase your art and connect with other artists?
Need a studio to work out of?
Want to sell your work?
Visit Shared Space Artist CO-OP and Concept Store!
For more information about
Shared Space, Contact
Marlene Mahon
(217) 377-5290
Or come by
Friday November 13
6:00 - 9:00 pm
123 Main Street, Urbana |
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Urbana's Market at the Square |
The last 27 weeks have flown by and now we find ourselves at the end of the outdoor Market season - with, of course, the nicest weather we've seen in weeks on deck for this Saturday. We hope to see thousands - yes, thousands! - of people out and about for the last Market at the Square on November 7, soaking up the sun and buying lots of food.
The Market will be small this week - we can now fit everyone into three rows. Small is beautiful, though, and the vast majority of our produce vendors will be out in force to offer you the goods.
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Holiday Market |
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 |
The State Treasurer's office will sponsor a free event (lunch included for first 75 registrants). Attendees will hear keynote messages from Colleen Callahan 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.
Registration on-line is required for this free event, click here!
Tuesday, November 17
12:00 - 3:30 pm
U of I Conference Center & Hotel |
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Craft League Art Fair |
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Featuring
basketry | ceramics | fiber | fiber/batik | glass | jewelry | painting/printmaking | photography | woodworking
Dates
Saturday, November 21
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 22
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LocationUrbana Civic Center
108 East Water Street
Urbana, IL 61801 |
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CUUATS 30-Day Public Comment Period |
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 | |
