Artist of the Corridor Exhibit
Show will Feature the Work of Betsem
Atiback Benjamin See Benjamin's
work on display until August 2! This show is open to the public in an exhibit space created to feature Urbana artwork. Exhibits are displayed for two months and aim to encourage a city where arts thrive!
For details, call (217) 384-2311, or email atalhochhalter@city.urbana.il.us.
Follow the Urbana Public Arts
Program on Facebook!
Thursday, June 17 through August 2
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Building
400 S. Vine St., Urbana |
Variety of Vendors at Farmers Market
Market at the Square Features Fresh Produce
Support local growers, buy locally-raised foods and treasure-hunt among arts and craft vendors. Catch up with friends and take in a set from local performers, or just enjoy a public atmosphere!
It's a great way to kick off your Saturday.
For details, visit www.urbanaillinois.us/market.
Every Saturday morning, rain or shine
Through November 6
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Corner of Illinois & Vine Streets in Downtown Urbana |
Beach Party at Beads N Botanicals
Cool Down with Jewelry Making & Music!
 When the heat is on, stop in at Beads N Botanicals for cool summer drinks, beach party music, jewelry-making and readings on "The Boardwalk." Special sales discounts will be available. It's a casual kickback for just $5 per jewelry project and $20 per 15-minute reading session!
Find out more here!
Friday, June 18
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Beads N Botanicals
117 North Broadway Ave., Urbana |
Iron Post Boasts Full Lineup of Music
Stop in for Unforgettable Beats!
 The Iron Post has a full lineup of musicians scheduled for the next few days! On Friday, June 18, stop by for happy hour and jazz with The Jeff Helgesen Quintet. At 9:00 p.m., Latin jazz will begin with Desafinado. Local rock band The Abuse will lead off on Saturday at 6:00 p.m., followed by area rockers, Salinate. More artists to follow throughout the week!
For details, click here!
Friday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 24
The Iron Post
120 S. Race, Urbana
(217) 337-7678 |
Traffic Jam & Sandunga at Krannert
Performances Continue All Summer Long!
 Enjoy a free show with Traffic Jam: The No Secret Band. They will play covers of hits by The Eagles, Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffett, and Journey on Friday at Stage 5. Don't miss the next, free Krannert Uncorked event in the lobby with Sandunga, which fuses African rhythms and Latin melodies!
For details, visit www.krannertcenter.com.
Traffic Jam
Friday, June 18
5:00 p.m.
Sandunga
Thursday, June 24
5:00 p.m.
All events at Krannert Center
500 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana |
V. Picasso Benefit Helps Resident
An Evening on the Town for Ashley Ames
 V.
Picasso will host a benefit to help support Ashley Ames, an Urbana resident
in need after tragedy struck her life in May. Bands will include The
Duke of Uke and his Novelty Orchestra, The Curses and
Colin Taylor.
There is a $5 cover at the door, and 10% of
all alcohol and late night menu sales will be put into Ashley's fund. This is the first event of many for Ashley.
To find out more, or to help out, click here!
Saturday, June 19
10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
$5 cover at door
V. Picasso Tapas Bar
214 W. Main St., Urbana |
Crane Alley Crawfish Boil
Get a Taste of Fresh, Authentic Cuisine!
Get ready for an authentic Louisiana-style Crawfish Boil with fresh crawfish, homemade Andouille sausage, fresh sweetcorn, peppers and potatoes! Beverage varieties will include Oberon, Amber, Hopslam, Oarsman and Two Hearted - plus hurricane and bomb specials! Don't miss out on a winner-take-all bags tournament and free gifts!
For details, click here!
Sunday, June 20
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 in advance at Crane Alley, $20 on event day
Crane Alley Beer Garden
115 West Main Street, Urbana |
Father's Day Gift Shopping
Heartland Gallery: One Stop for Great Gifts!
Check out great ideas Father's Day, such as Celtic silk ties, leather wallets by Lee River of Cork, linen caps by Hanna Hats
of Donegal, linen handkerchiefs by Ulster Linen Co., pewter flasks by
Mullingar and St. Justin, men's jewelry by Shanore - plus lots of new
puzzles and games.
For more information, visit www.heartland-gallery.com.
Sunday, June 20
Father's Day
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Heartland Gallery
112 W. Main St., Urbana
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Tim Britton & Brian Miller
Concert
Sponsored by the Piper's Hut This event features Tim Britton on
uilleann pipes, whistles and flute, and Brian Miller on guitar and
vocals. Tickets cost $20 per adult and $10 per student/senior and can be bought online at www.pipers-hut.com or at the door. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Tuesday, June 22
Tickets cost $10-$20
8:00 p.m. - Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
Heartland Gallery
112 W. Main St., Urbana
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Get Inspired at Green Event
A Free Green Networking Experience!
 Join the Central Illinois Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council for a free green networking event! Network with green building and business peers at Boltini Lounge, and learn about how to get involved. This program will also highlight IGBA certified green businesses. A cash bar and complimentary appetizers will be available. Pre-registration is not required.
For details, visit www.usgbc-illinois.org.
Tuesday, June 22
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Boltini Lounge
211 North Neil Street, Champaign |
Enjoy Lunch with UBA's Cherry Jam!
A 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.!
Enjoy lunch from a downtown Urbana restaurant
while listening to great music!
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 |
Silvercreek Restaurant
The best location for Private Parties!
 Thinking about holding a family gathering, a bussiness dinner, cocktail reception, or special event? Silvercreek's greenhouse is the ideal place to host an event! Our Special Events Manager and culinary team will work with you to customize a menu specifically for your group and work with you in creating an event to remember. If you're looking to host a party of 70 or more, the restaurant is available to rent out as well!
All summer long
Silvercreek Restaurant
402 N. Race St., Urbana
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Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival June 25 & 26Community to Gather for Expos, Tastings and More!
 A free downtown Urbana event will bring families together in an all-day celebration of cooking, music sessions, restaurateurs, food vendors, national and local bands, a beer fest and more! The Blues, Brews and BBQ features opportunities to sample 24 beers on tap and bottled beers from all over the world.
All this and more www.urbanablues.com.
Saturday June 25
5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday
June 26
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Downtown Urbana
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111 West Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-3872
Susan Toalson
Special Events Coordinator
Kevin Bernhard
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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 | Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Inc.
Jim Hires
2405 N. Shore Drive
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 328-3663
jhires@eifoodbank.org
Eastern Illinois Foodbank exists to alleviate hunger by providing a reliable source of food for the hungry through
cooperation with food pantries and agencies.
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Noontide Trilogy:
See it This Week!
In the "Age of Aquarius," one orphan has ventured on a quest for Mother Earth. Hear the essence of classical pieces and Native American music - all part of Noontide Trilogy, showing at Foellinger Auditorium. Theatrical performances begin with Noontide Act I at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22 and Friday, June 25.
Stay tuned with dates and times by clicking here!
Opening concert with Tom & Matt Turino
June 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Foellinger Auditorium
South end of the University of Illinois quadrangle
709 S. Matthews Ave., Urbana
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Join Neighbors for Music and Fun
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. On rainy days, shows are rescheduled for the following night.
For
more information, click here!
Neighborhood Nights
Wednesdays, through July 28
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Check online listings for locations.
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Pines Event
Approaches!
An "Ewe Poo Compost" will be among the highlights at Celebrate Summer at the Pines on June 26. From 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in front of Frogs and Fairies, there will be garden pots available for children to decorate as well as potting soil and seeds to plant. Any items purchased will put your name in a raffle. Mention this ad and receive a free bag of potting soil!
For more information, click here!
Celebrate Summer at the Pines
Saturday, June 26
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Pines
2860 South Philo Road, Urbana
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GFS Opens With
Ribbon Cutting
Gordon Food Service is pleased to announce the opening of their new GFS Marketplace store in the Champaign area. Managed by Dennis Goossens, the new GFS Marketplace will celebrate its opening with the community with an official Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Tuesday!
For details, click here!
Tuesday, June 29
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
502 W. Town Center Blvd., Champaign
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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35th Urbana Sweetcorn Festival Presenting
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