UBA Marketing Coordinator AdvancesTyla Conerly Leaves A Trail of Accomplishments After more than two years of spearheading marketing projects and overseeing the UBA's thriving Top 10 newsletter, Tyla Conerly has announced that she will be advancing her career in a new, full-time position at OJC Technologies.
Our staff at the UBA is sorry to see her go, but we remain grateful for the impact she has made here at our organization. Among her accomplishments and duties here, Tyla handled Sweetcorn Festival sponsorship and marketing, oversaw Holiday Market vendors, led the downtown banner program, scheduled ribbon cuttings and redesigned our networking invitations. During her stint here, she has shown an incredible amount of creativity and great work ethic. Tyla has proven herself as both a great teacher and a great learner. Tyla, we wish you an amazing journey in your career!
This week, she passes her title to incoming marketing intern Kelly Garrison, who in addition to her work at UBA is pursuing an advertising graduate degree at the University of Illinois. We look forward to her contributions to our team! |
A Cure for Summertime BluesKrannert Uncorked with The Painkillers Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has got just the prescription for summertime blues. Today there will be a free performance by The Painkillers, a soulful sextet with sounds of harmonica, bass, drums, guitar and vocals. Grab a drink and sip alongside the bluesy tunes wafting from Stage 5. Stay tuned for next Thursday, June 10, when jazz guitarist LaMonte Parsons lends his smoking talent to Uncorked starting at 5 p.m.
For details, visit www.krannertcenter.com.
Thursday, June 3
5:00 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
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Audition for FOOTLOOSE
CUTC Announces Public Opportunity
 The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is proud to announce auditions for the summer production of FOOTLOOSE. The show will run the first two weekends in August at the Parkland Theatre. Performers should bring 32 bars of prepared music, preferably with an '80s pop feel; an accompanist will be provided. Tryouts include a short cold reading from the script and are limited to ages 10 and older.
To schedule an audition, call 344-3884 by Wednesday, June 2. For details, visit www.cutc.org.
Champaign Urbana Theatre Company
Friday, June 4 (6:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 5 (9:00 to 2:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 6 (12:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
Callbacks are June 6 (6:00 to 10:00 p.m.)
Busey Center
208 W. Main St., Urbana |
Art Gallery Bicycle Tour
Tour Stops Around Town at your Leisure!
 Heartland Gallery and Kalarte Gallery will be among the stops on this second annual urban bicycle tour organized by Peter Davis of Champaign Cycle and co-sponsored by participating galleries and shops. The tour pace is at your leisure and begins at 10:00 a.m. in the sculpture garden at Meadowbrook Park. Entry forms are available at participating businesses. Proceeds will be donated to 40 North/88 West, Champaign County's Art, Culture and Entertainment Council. For details, click here or call 352-7600.
Saturday, June 5
10:00 a.m.
Meadowbrook Park
Registration costs $10.
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Salon and Spa Grand OpeningFree Hair, Skin and Body Consultations
 The grand opening of Elements of Design Salon and Spa will take place this week! 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.
Elements of Design Grand Opening
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
June 5th
601 E. University Ave., Urbana
Located in front of Pards
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An Artful Summer
Public Invited to Several Installations around Town
 An opening reception for JUNGLE, an art installation by Mia Capodilupo, will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, at 133 W. Main St. The event will feature a discussion of alternative spaces and artist projects. The Urbana Public Arts Program would like to invite the public to attend this and other art events around town within the next two weeks.
More information is available here or by calling (312) 519-7071.
JUNGLE
Saturday, June 5
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
133 W. Main St. in Urbana
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Artist Reception for Rebecca Zagorski
Paintings and Drawings, plus Live Music at Amara
 An opening reception will give the public an opportunity to meet artist Rebecca Zagorski and listen to live music by Cyrus Youngman/C. J. Rush. Art will show through July 5. A toast will celebrate Don Briskin - a yoga teacher who will be leaving on sabbatical through December.
For more information, click here!
Saturday, June 5
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Amara Yoga
300 S. Broadway Ave
On the Vine Street side of Lincoln Square
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Thai Massage PLAYshop
An Afternoon of Relaxation at Living Yoga Center
 Spend Sunday afternoon in a blissful and playful workshop featuring what has become known as "lazy man's yoga" in Thailand. Learn a form of partner yoga that combines stretching, acupressure and breathwork in one beautiful and meditative experience. Benefits include more energy and a deep sense of relaxation. No experience in yoga or massage is required. Register by visiting www.greenyogaspa.com or by calling 384-5829.
3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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Oboe, Percussion, & Electronics
IMC Presents Kyle Bruckmann & Rich O'Donnell
 Oboist Kyle Bruckmann's creative work spans a dizzying aesthetic range, from a classical foundation into genre-bending gray areas of free jazz, electronic music and post-punk rock. Rich O'Donnell is a longtime St. Louis new music composer, virtuoso performer and inventor of percussion instruments, techniques (seesaw drumming), and electronic instruments. See them Sunday at IMC!
For details, click here!
Sunday, June 6 (8:00 p.m.)
Admission: $5
Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
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Cake Decorating at Madeline's
Make Cakes that Look as Good as They Taste
 Madeline's will be doing a Sugar Arts Demo at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at 88 Broadway (142 Lincoln Square)! Plus, new cake decorating classes start next week at Madeline's. See how easy it is to make beautifully decorated cakes with affordable sugar arts classes right here in central Illinois. Classes are taught in a beautiful loft studio on Main Street, in the heart of downtown Urbana. From novice to professional, there is something for everyone.
For details, visit www.madelines-gallery.com or call 384-7000.
Madeline's
Saturday, June 5
8:00 a.m.
122A W. Main St., Urbana
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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
In Downtown Urbana |
Enjoy Lunch with UBA's 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.!
This week, Xinh Xinh Cafe will kick off a summer lunch promotion to coincide with Cherry Jam and will offer $5 vermicelli asian noodle bowls from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday!
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 |
Join Neighbors for Music and Fun
Neighborhood Nights Entertain with Local Talent
 The Urbana Park District will kick off its Neighborhood Nights summertime tradition on Wednesday, June 9, with Lugnutz and Oldies Rock-n-Roll at Carle Park. The Neighborhood Nights series features a wide variety of free activities and entertainment right in your own back yard. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and watch entertainment featuring some of the most talented local music acts. If inclement weather occurs, shows are rescheduled for the following night.
For
more information, click here!
Neighborhood Nights
Wednesdays, June 9 through July 28
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Check online listings for locations.
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Aquatown: A Future Hydrohistory
Artist Ensemble Addresses Climate Change
 Change of State Performance Project presents the world premiere of AquaTown: A Future Hydrohistory, a theatre performance exploring the future of climate change in the midwest. Set between the years 2020 and 2070, the performance explores the coming decades. To make reservations, call (217) 689-0111. For details, visit www.changeofstate.org.
Thursday - Saturday, June 10 through 12 (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 13 (7:00 p.m.)
$12 for adults; $6 for youth
$2 discount for seniors and those not arriving by car
Thursday admission is free.
Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
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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 | Special Guest at Urbana Pops
Urbana Pops Orchestra will be hosting a free, hour-long concert at Lincoln Square in the High Court area in conjunction with the Urbana Business Association's Second Saturday events. Featuring guest conductor Kyle de Tarnowsky and music from "Star Wars," "Batman" and more, it will be fun for the whole family!
Visit www.urbanapops.org for details.
Urbana Pops at the Movies
Saturday, June 12
12:00 p.m.
Lincoln Square
201 Lincoln Square, Urbana
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UBA Welcomes Two New Members:
UpClose Graphics, Inc.
Peter K. Schmidt
120 W. White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-7474
www.upcloseprinting.com
A&R Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Bill Walter
711 Kettering Park Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4227
bwalter@ar-mech.com
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"Noontide Trilogy" Mythological Opera
In the Age of Aquarius, 300 to 400 years from now, one orphan protagonist has ventured on a quest for Mother Earth. Sounds will capture the essence of classical pieces as well as native American music. This performance and others will busy Foellinger auditorium throughout the summer.
For more information, click here!
Opening concert with 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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35th Urbana Sweetcorn Festival Presenting
Sponsors:
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