The
Area's Biggest Garage Sale!
A food
concession will be at the fairgrounds both sale days! The GIANT Garage Sale is one
of the Champaign County Humane Society's biggest fundraisers of the year and it is our biggest and
most-intense volunteer project. Absolutely everyone can help
homeless animals in some way during the last two weeks of May. You can
bring us your usable goods, you can volunteer to help before, during, or
after the sale, or you can simply come and shop!
For more information, click here!
Friday, May 28 - Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm ($2 donation until 3:00 pm)
Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00
pm (No admission fee)
$3 Bag Sale starts at 3:00 pm on Saturday Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kesler Hall
Entrance located at the corner of Coler & Fairview, Urbana |
The Ultimate Summer Saturday!
Socialize, shop and play all day long! You can get so much done on Saturdays in downtown Urbana! - 7:00 am to 12:00pm - Go to Market at the Square and pick up groceries
- Check out artworks and antiques at the Market Gallery
- 10:00am - 9:00pm - Grab lunch at restaurants and cafes open
- Get something special for someone/yourself, and check the salon!
- 9:00am - 6:00pm - Check out a book at the Urbana Free Library
- 6:00pm - 2:00am - Come back for dinner and live entertainment!
For more information, click here!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Celebrate All Day
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UBA Introduces Cherry Jam!
A Brand New Summertime Lunch Series Step 1. Grab lunch at a downtown Urbana restaurant!
Step 2. Head to Cherry Alley and jam to live music!
Step 3. Repeat! Eat, play, jam - Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.!
For more information, click here!
Every Wednesday, June through September
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Cherry Alley
Next to the Urbana Free Library |
Yoga Sessions that Cater To All Levels
Institute Launches a Full Summer of Classes
 The Yoga Institute of Champaign-Urbana is excited to announce the beginning of its Summer 2010 Session next week. The 8-week session begins Tuesday, June 1st. We offer a variety of 90-minute classes including: Introductory, Seniors, Men, Women, Teens and other levels for experienced students. Our teachers have intense training in the Iyengar Method. Classes take place in two well-equipped studios, with all mats and props provided. The drop-in class fee is $14, and discounts are available for a full-semester payment.
For more information, click here or call (217) 778-1687!
Yoga Institute of Champaign-Urbana
407 W Springfield, Urbana |
"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" Comedy
A performance by Steve Martin at Station Theatre
 Hilarity ensues when a meeting that never happened, but should have, takes place between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso. Although the two never actually met, this play imagines an encounter at a bar in Paris only a few years before both men were world-famous. Rick Orr, along with the rest of the Celebration Company at Station Theatre, present this play along with more as part of their upcoming summer schedule. For more information, click here!
Thursday, June 3rd through 19th
All shows at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices:
Wednesday - $8.00
Thursday & Sunday - $10.00
Friday & Saturday - $15.00
Senior/student discount of $1 available upon request.
The Station Theatre
223 N. Broadway, Urbana
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Summer Bag Toss League Sign-UpsSchedules to be announced June 4th-6th
Po' Boys Summer Bag Toss League Sign Ups have begun! Fun activities include opportunities to win cash prizes, regular drink specials and great food. The league runs for seven weeks and concludes with a tournament on July 29th. Thursday night leagues begin June 10, with fees due June 3rd. When signing up, remember to include players' names, a team name, an email contact and a phone number.
Thursday night leagues begin June 10th
$50 per team due by June 3rd
Sign up at Po' Boys in person or email poboysbagtoss@gmail.com.
Po' Boys BBQ & Pizza
1901 South High Cross Road, Urbana
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Just for Kids: Yoga Camp at Amara
A Place for Creative Expression
 Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to enroll in Art & Yoga camp at Amara. Kids will do a variety of expressive arts and crafts projects such as self portraits, sock dolls, mandalas, fairies and Fairy houses, knitting and other yarn creations, painting & drawing. They can learn basic yoga elements through focused breathing, play, storytelling, balance and creative visualization. These fun classes are interactive and relaxing.
For more information or to register, click here!
Kids Art & Yoga Camp with Kathryn Fitzgerald
June 14th through June 18th
8:45 to 11:45 a.m.
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"Noontide Trilogy" Mythological Opera
A 40-year project which began in 1968
 In the Age of Aquarius, 300 to 400 years from now, one orphan protagonist has ventured on a quest for Mother Earth. This mythological opera trilogy of self-actualization, love, hope and redemption combines both spoken word and music. Sounds will capture the essence of classical pieces, with influences such as Wagner, Beethoven, Schubert as well as native American music. With 35 cast members, Noontide Trilogy will feature talent from within the community - including six local youth. This performance and others will busy Foellinger auditorium throughout the summer.
For more information, click here!
Opening concert with special performance by Tom & Matt Turino June 18th at 7:30 p.m.
More performance dates & times to follow
Foellinger Auditorium
At the South end of the University of Illinois quadrangle
709 South Matthews Avenue, Urbana
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Cool Down at the Courier Cafe
It's a great day for ice cream - Head this way!
 With this kind of heat, there is no better place to get ice cream than at the Courier Cafe! Stop in for a Good News Shake or Hot Fudge Misprint and cool down. Located in the heart of downtown Urbana, Courier Cafe is a must-see. All of the great food is made from scratch everyday and includes famous brownies and delicious cookies and pies. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, click here! Courier Cafe
111 N Race St, Urbana
(217) 328-1811
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Bring Out Your Inner Artist
Shared Space Introduces Education Center
 Shared Space: An Artist Coop is proud to announce the launch of its Arts Education Center, featuring an array of unique classes designed to bring out the inner artist in all of you. There are 21 classes being offered throughout June taught by talented artists from our community whose works are featured in the gallery at Shared Space. It's a wonderful way to meet like-minded individuals in new classrooms and expanded gallery space. Classes are filling fast!
For more information, click here!
To register, call (217) 417-4407 or email sharedspacecoop@comcast.net.
Shared Space
123 West Main Street, Urbana
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CU One-to-One Mentoring Program
Make magic: Become a mentor!
 CU One-to-One is a school-based mentoring program in all Urbana District 116 schools. One adult is matched with one student to meet for one hour each school week on school grounds. Apply now! Training and matching happens in September! One hour a week can change two lives forever. Mentoring makes magic!
For
more information, click here!
Training starts September 2010
Dates and locations to be announced.
To get started, complete an application form here.
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111 West Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-3872
Susan Toalson
Special Events Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
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2010 UBA Board Members
President
Chris Harlan
Vice President
Stephanie Bond
Treasurer
Jennifer Rybicki
Secretary
Tom Carrino
Members
Joe Duchene
Wade Franklin
Pamela Franks
Ted Jeurrisen
Jan Kijowski
Brian McKay
Amanda McWilliams Dan Manolakes
Leah Pettit
Becky Weber
Paul Wirth | Sweetcorn Donor Doubles As Host
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, a grassroots organization which promotes social and economic justice, rents out a great site to host parties, weddings, meetings and more. The center includes a stage, radio station, production studios, art studios, library, and meeting spaces.
For details, click here!
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UBA Welcomes A New Member:
GFS Marketplace
Dennis Goossens
502 W. Towne Center Blvd.
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 356-3162
dennis.goossens@gfs.com
www.gfsmarketplace.com
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Salon and Spa Grand Opening
Receive free hair, skin,
and body consultations in brief during the grand opening of Elements of Design Salon and Spa on June 5th! The event will feature door prizes, music, a catered dessert bar, gourmet coffee and locally produced art. Raffle tickets are being sold for a Grand Prize Basket worth $500 that comes with a Spend-the-Day package at Elements, along with hair and skin products, Illini gear and other goodies! Proceeds of the raffle will benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Relief Fund.
Details at www.elementsurbana.com
Elements of Design Grand Opening
12 to 3 p.m.
June 5th
601 E. University Ave., Urbana
Located in front of Pards
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Art Gallery
Bicycle Tour
Saturday, June 5
On Saturday, June 5th, join an urban bicycle tour of the galleries and unique shops in Champaign-Urbana. Set your own start time, ride at your pace, stop for lunch and visit each gallery for as long as you desire. See art of all kinds including glass, painting, fabric, and sculpture. The event features prizes donated by the participating galleries. Enjoy lunch discounts or a snack at the end. Your $10 entry will be donated to 40 North | 88 West Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council.
For details, click here!
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35th Urbana Sweetcorn Festival Presenting
Sponsors:
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New Nail Tech
Check out Jeanie Reeves full time at the salon!
H2O Salon & Spa is proud to announce its newest addition and full time nail technician, Jeanie Reeves. Jeanie received her cosmetology license in Oklahoma and Kansas and
concentrated
her skills as a Nail Technician. She has been doing nails, manicures
and pedicures, for the last 25 years and specializes in natural nail
services. She also does nails for shows including Christopher's
Jewelry "Ladies Night Out" and "Springtini" shows.
For more information, click here!
Every Tuesday - Saturday
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
H2O Salon & Spa
109 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana
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