Once Upon A Mattress

Join us for a Night of Magic and Laughter

The Urbana Park District Youth Summer Theatre Program Presents: "Once Upon a Mattress." This year's performances are directed by Stephen Larson and April Cleveland.

For more details, including ticket information, call (217) 367-1544 or visit the Urbana Park District website.

Friday and Saturday, July 30th & 31st
7:30 pm
Foellinger Auditorium , University of Illinois
709 S. Matthews Ave.

Plastic Fantastic: Earth Friendly Printmaking

Making Art from the Market

The City of Urbana Public Arts Program will host a free earth friendly printmaking art workshop. The public is invited to investigate the shapes, colors, lines, patterns, and textures of the fruits and veggies found at the Market with artist Traci Pines, as she facilitates a printmaking workshop using reusable materials at Urbana's Market at the Square.

For more information, contact Urbana Public Arts Coordinator, Anna Hochhalter at (217) 384-2311, or by email at alhochhalter@city.urbana.il.us. Additional information is also available on-line at: www.urbanaillinois.us/arts and on Facebook.

Saturday, July 31st
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
At the Market at the Square
Corner of Vine St. and Illinois St.

New Cake Decorating Classes at Madeline's!

Madeline's...Making Life Sweet

New cake decorating classes starting next week at Madeline's! See how easy it is to make beautifully decorated cakes. 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 at Madeline's Sugar Arts Classes. Call today!

For more information, call (217) 384-7000, email madelinesgallery@gmail.com, or visit www.madelines-gallery.com

New classes start the first week of August
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Madeline's
122A W Main St.

Boneyard Creek Public Meeting

Improving the Public Waterway

Join the City's Public Works staff and the design consultant team to review a concept plan for the Boneyard Creek in downtown Urbana. Illustrations of the proposed improvements will be available for viewing, including proposed changes to key features of the Boneyard Creek.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Boneyard Creek Improvements Project please contact Mr. Gale Jamison at (217) 384-2343 or Mr. Brad Bennett at (217) 384-2316. For more information, see the City of Urbana Website.

Tuesday, August 3
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
108 E. Water St.

Laughter Club

Come and Smell the Red Noses

Laughter as exercise? Burn calories? Yes, they are both true and more. Laughter has been proven to improve your immune system, improve brain function, and decrease stress hormones. Come join Debra Joy Hart RN, certified laughter leader in monthly laughter exercises. No joke telling involved and guaranteed to improve your mind-body-spirit connection.

For more information, visit the Beads N Botanicals website.

Thursday, August 5th
6:00 pm
Beads N Botanicals
117 N. Broadway Ave.
$10 per session.

Ecclectic Soul at Krannert Center

Snappy Beats and Catchy Melodies

Love music, fun, and networking? Come to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts for a First Friday event featuring great R&B by the group Ecclectic Soul and catered food.

For more information, visit the Event Listing

Friday, August 6th
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin Ave.

Business Breakfast Series

Learn How to Motivate and Retain Top Talent

The Center for Training and Professional Development at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign introduces four half-day workshops targeted to area leaders, managers, and supervisors. Continental Breakfast is provided. Sign up for individual sessions or for all four! Pre-Registration is required.

For details and pre-registration, call (217) 333-8342 or go to www.trainingcenter.illinois.edu and click on "Business Breakfast Series" in the orange Training Spotlight box.

Wednesdays, August 11th, September 22nd, October 13th, and November 16th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Levis Faculty Center, University of Illinois
919 W. Illinois St.
Cost to attend each session is $39.00.

CU One-to-One Mentoring Program

Make magic: Become a mentor!

CU One-to-One is the 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 in September! One hour a week can change two lives forever. Mentoring makes magic!

For more information, visit www.cu1to1.org.

Ongoing Events

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

The Ultimate Summer Saturday!

Socialize, shop and play all day long!

You can get so much done on Saturdays in downtown Urbana!
• 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Kids can get all-you-can-ride wristbands for inflatable rides at a cost of just $5!
• 7:00 am to 12:00 pm - Go to Market at the Square and pick up groceries and check out artworks and antiques at the Market Gallery
• 10:00 am - 9:00 pm - Grab lunch at restaurants and cafes! Get something special for someone/yourself, and check the salon!
• 9:00 am - 6:00 pm - Check out a book at the Urbana Free Library
• 6:00 pm - 2:00 am - Come back for dinner and live entertainment!

For details, visit the Facebook page.

Saturday
Celebrate all day
In Downtown Urbana

Enjoy Lunch with UBA's Cherry Jam!

UBA's 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 details, visit the Facebook page.

Every Wednesday, June through September
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Cherry Alley
Next to the Urbana Free Library