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The Light in the Piazza
The Station Theatre will be hosting "The Light in the Piazza" through April 30, 2011. In the summer of 1953, a young girl finds herself trapped between her mental disorder and the Italian boy she falls in love with If you are eager to find out what happens next, then attending the show will be the right choice.
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Thomas and Friends
Thomas and Friends are coming to Champaign County. They will be performing at the Assembly Hall on April 24 at 3pm and 6pm. A fun spring day to spend with your family and friends!
call 217-333-5000 to reserve YOUR seat.
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EASTER EGG HUNT
Want to spend a great time with friends and family this Easter weekend? Stop by Rantoul Public Library on April 23 at Noon and hear stories, create a craft and even hunt for eggs. Admission is FREE and all are welcome.
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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 issue of the CVB Compass is brought to you by CVB Intern, Laeticia Ngamboma, joining us from Urbana High School.
Champaign County CVB is here to serve you with any concerns. As a High School intern with the Champaign County CVB, working with them has been a great opportunity and time spend. I encourage you to check this out! Not only you can get a variety of great outdoor or indoor activities, this time you can also enter to win a roundtrip ticket for two and three night accommodation.
We invite you to look at opportunities around Champaign County by attending the following amazing shows such as Roger Ebert's Film Festival.
Enjoy your stay at Champaign County! |
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Illinois Marathon and the 27th Mile Victory Bash
27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash: Celebrate your finish at the Award-Winning 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash hosted by the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Saturday, April 30, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be staged on Kirby Avenue, between First and Oak Streets, right by Memorial Stadium. This lively street festival is complete with live music, plenty of local eats and refreshing drinks, and activities for all ages-a great place to meet up with family and friends. Stop by to pick up your Wooden Nickel, good for exclusive discounts on dining, shopping and more! We'll make sure you get information about the can't-miss places to explore around town. It's simply the best post marathon bash ever!
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Megabus.com Contest Outlook
Make the best out of your spring time and win give away prizes by Megabus.com. All you have to do is tell or share the top five reasons why Champaign County is the best. The grand prize is two roundtrip tickets to the city of your choice and three night hotel accommodations, plus a $300 gift card and a new flip camera. But that is not all; four additional winners will also receive two roundtrip tickets to the city of their choice. Hurry up! You do not want to miss this chance. The contest is open from April 13, 2011 at 10am through June 13, 2011 at 11:59pm.
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 13th Annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival
From April 27 through May 1, 2011, Virginia Theatre will be hosting the 13th Annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival. Roger Ebert has selected films for the festival which he believes are excellent. After each film is shown he will have a discussion on stage with the filmmaker and anyone who is connected to the film. This year 12-14 films will be selected. Tickets are on sale at the Virginia Theatre. Tickets are limited to 1,000 seats but an additional 500 seats may be available for sponsors and pass holders.
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Artists Against AIDS 19th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale
This spring the Blue Line Station will display the work of 200 artists in a gallery for five days. The Artist against AIDS 19th Annual Art Exhibition will be a non-juried exhibition and half of the profits made from sales will go toward those with HIV/AIDS in Champaign County. This year's event will be held from April 29 through May 2, 2011. You will be able to purchase the art on display and admission to the event is FREE.
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Building a Modern Collection: A look Back
In honor of Krannert Art Museum's 50th Anniversary, the museum will be hosting a Contemporary American Painting exhibition from now through May 1, 2011. The Contemporary American Painting exhibition started in the University of Illinois in 1948 with the foresight of George D. Stoddard, Rexford Newcomb, and Frank Ross. The exhibition will focus on works that speaks on the strength of collections found in the museum. There will be 25 to 30 paintings photographs, and sculptures purchased from the Contemporary American Painting and Sculpture exhibition. The program is FREE and open to the public.
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