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International Dinner & Performance Night, Mar. 13 
The 28th Annual international Dinner hosted by the University YMCA and the International Students & Scholar Services Offices will feature food from over 30 countries. And, you will enjoy entertainment by various cultural performances. Tickets are $8 and on sale now. Click for more info |
Woodcock Walk, Mar. 18
Join the Champaign County Forest Preserve District at the Homer Lake Interpretive Center and witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A short presentation will be followed by a hike to look for the Sky Dancers. $2 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org. |
Electronics and Sustainability Symposium,
Mar. 23-24 
The Electronics and Sustainability Symposium is a showcase welcoming new methods to deal with environment impacts of electronic devices. The keynote speaker will be John Pflueger along with additional speakers. The event will be held from March 23 to March 24, 2011, at the I Hotel & Conference Center. Admission is FREE and it's open to the public. Click for more info |
Listen to "Out & About" on 96.1 and 105.9 FM Radio
Every Friday the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau can be heard on "Out & About" on WQQB 96.1 and WGKC 105.9 talking about upcoming events throughout Champaign County. Post your events on our calendar and you just might hear your events on air!
Click here to stream live!
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This is the weekend to get your "learn on" in Champaign County. The University of Illinois campus will host three exciting opportunities for hands-on discovery at the Naturally Illinois Expo, Engineering and Beckman Institute Open Houses.
As always, we love celebrating our Lincoln Heritage in Champaign County. Check out great exhibits at the Museum of the Grand Prairie over the next several months starting with Mr. Lincoln Goes to the White House.
And, you won't want to miss a tour of the newly renovated Virginia Theatre this weekend. One of Champaign County's most beloved theatres is undergoing a major transformation and you've got a chance to see the progress so far!
Finally, meeting and event planners will rejoice at the FREE planning services offered by the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau. From Visitors Guides to discount dining to a cheerful community welcome, read on for ways to make your next event in Champaign County a success!
Dozens of events are inviting you to get out and explore Champaign County so get adventurous!
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Virginia Theatre Open House, Mar. 13
The Champaign Parks Foundation is holding an Open House at the Virginia Theatre on Sunday, March 13, from 2-4pm. Come see what many donations have accomplished at one of Champaign County's most loved entertainment venues! The afternoon will include tours of the renovated theatre, details on future renovation plans, free refreshments and a special performance by Prairie Blend barbershop quartet at 3pm. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win free movie passes, Champaign Park District gift cards and other great prizes.
The Virginia Theatre is located at 203 W. Park Ave, Champaign, IL.
See what's happening at the Virginia Theatre!
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A Weekend of Learning Expos at the University of IllinoisThe University of Illinois campus will be abuzz with hundreds of FREE learning activities for all ages March 11-12, during the Engineering Open House (EOH), Beckman Institute Open House and the Naturally Illinois Expo. From the Discovery Channel's Time Warp host Jeff Lieberman at EOH to virtual reality environments at Beckman to a real archaeological dig at Naturally Illinois, there are exhibits and demonstrations to intrigue everyone from children to grandparents. Take time out to experience the world-class technology and research that goes on year-round on the U of I Campus. Get more exciting expo info! |
Wooden Nickel Program & Illinois Marathon
The Wooden Nickel Program, sponsored by the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), is your chance to bring Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon participants directly to your business. The Champaign County CVB, the Official Host of the 2011 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, will welcome more than 15,000 visitors to Champaign County at the Health & Fitness Expo and at the second annual 27th Mile Celebrate Victory Bash. Be a part of the action and bring our visitors to your doorstep.
Become a Wooden Nickel business!
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 Mr. Lincoln Goes to the White House, now through June 15
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's Inauguration on March 4, 1861, the Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet is mounting an exhibit called "Mr. Lincoln goes to the White House." Through original documents the exhibit will explore the period between Lincoln's election and the early days of the Civil War, including his inauguration and choosing his cabinet members. You can view the exhibit at the museum Sunday through Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm.
Learn more about the museum!
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CVB's Free Meetings & Conventions Services Are a Hit
The Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau offers dozens of FREE services to meetings & conventions hosted in Champaign County. Check out this feedback from the first-ever CVB hosted Community Welcome Booth at the 2011 Hobbico Indoor E-Fest.
Good Morning, Cory-
Can't begin to thank you for being instrumental in getting the Visitor's Bureau table at E-Fest! As you know, we have a LOT of out-of-town people attending the event and I know you gave them advice on where to stay, where to eat, etc. The most common question: Where can I find an ATM? We always referred them to you:) Some of our own people used the discount restaurant sheets. We hope we can count on you again next year at E-Fest. Not only do you provide valuable information for our sponsors, vendors and attendees but we loved to see your smiling faces!
Thanks again from all of us.
Carol
Hobbico
Get FREE services for your next event!
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Upcoming Events in Champaign County
Inside Out Fridays - Mar. 11
Beckman Institute Open House - Mar. 11-12
Engineering Open House - Mar. 11-12
Naturally Illinois Expo - Mar. 11-12
Scents Open House - Mar. 12
First Lego League Robotics Demo - Mar. 13
Mamma Mia - Mar. 13
Growing Up Wild - Mar. 14
Bright Eyes Concert - Mar. 16
St. Patrick's Day - Mar. 17
March with the Penguins - Mar. 19
UI Spring Break - Mar. 19-27
Don Quixote @ The CU Art - Mar. 20
Have an upcoming event? Submit it to us via our online calendar. Questions? Contact us.
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 March with the Penguins at the Orpheum Children's Science Museum
March 19th, 1-5 p.m.
In the Antarctic, every March, the Emperor penguin begins its quest to find a mate, start a family, and find enough food to survive a perilous journey. Take part in this remarkable journey as we transform the Orpheum theatre into the Antarctic. Join a rookery and choose a spot to setup your community, find a lifelong mate, search for food, and incubate an egg. Will you be able to survive and keep your chick alive? Waddle and slide your way through this family adventure! Tickets available at orpheumkids.com or at the door. $4 for members, $5 for nonmembers. advertise here |
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