VISIT CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

May 5-17, 2011
In This Issue
Garden Fun
Community Cinema
Art & Design Exhibit
LISC Spring Invite
The Sleeping Beauty
Rodeo Stampede
Parkland College Exhibition
IBEX
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Growing up Wild: Discover Garden Adventures


Spring is here and it is time to get outside! Join the Lake of Woods Forest Preserve with your preschooler to enjoy the lovely sights, smells and sounds of the garden. Fee is $5 per child. Registration is required by May 13.

 Enjoy your Spring 

Community Cinema: Welcome to Shelbyville



Visit the Champaign Public Library for a screening of "Welcome to Shelbyville" which will be presented by the monthly Community Cinema Series on May 10. Admission is FREE and open to all.  

 

 FREE Movie 

School of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition 


Annually the Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilllion present the University of Illinois School of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition.  Join us for outstanding work on display and support the amazing work of these students.

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Not to be confused with yesterday's repeat newsletter full of events and activities that you (hopefully) already participated in (our apologies!), we're pleased to bring you some great activities for the next couple of weeks in Champaign County.  From sports to shopping to outer space watching, there are so many great ways to spend time with Mom and anyone else who is looking for fun in Champaign County.  Read on to plan your next visit to Champaign County.

 

Little Illini Soccer Club Spring Invitational, May 6-8

 

This weekend thousands of youth soccer teams from around the state of Illinois are poised to take the fields in Urbana and Champaign for the Little Illini Soccer Club Spring Invitational.  As one of the premier club soccer organizations in the region, the top youth talent will be showcased in dozens of matches.  Enjoy a spring afternoon and come out for some outstanding athleticism and fun!

 

Find out more here! 

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Champaign-Urbana Ballet Presents: The Sleeping Beauty

 

Do you want to be part of a royal wedding like last weekend? This Mother's Day weekend treat your mother with an unforgettable gift and be part of a fairytale wedding. From May 7 through May 8, the Champaign-Urbana Ballet will present The Sleeping Beauty. The princess is cast on an hundred year sleep spell by an evil fairy. She can only be awakened by a true love's first kiss - the charming prince. Don't miss this beautiful happily ever after tale with outstanding dancers.

                                                                 
Make a Reservation Today!

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2011 Shopper's Expo  

        

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its seventh annual business expo for the East Central Illinois region. The 2011 Shoppers Expo will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the I Hotel & Conference Center. The event that is open to the public - because everyone is a shopper! Free parking, free admission, excellent prizes and the opportunity to shop hundreds of businesses under one roof make this an event worth attending.
                                                                
Learn more about the expo!
Parkland College Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition 2011

From May 9 through June 6, Parkland College will present the Parkland College Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition 2011. Each year students' art works are selected for a presentation from approximately 400 entries. The focus of the show is togive students the opportunity to see their work outside of the classroom. Arts products are chosen ranging from two dimensional objects to painting. Art lovers will want to pay a visit to this event. Admission is FREE and open to the public.
                                                                                                                         Learn more about the exhibition!

 

IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System

 

Wonder what is going on around you? Those with an appreciation for space and want to challenge their everyday boundaries will enjoy this unique show. The William M. Staerkel Planetarium will be hosting the IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System on May 14. During the show audience members will learn more about the mission of IBEX and how they collect atoms to create the map of our Solar System's boundary. There will be a discussion with scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX.


                                                                        Get show info here!   

Upcoming events in Champaign County

LISC Spring Invite - May 6-8

Image of Lincoln in Illinois Exhibit - Through June 22

IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System - May 14

Growing Up Wild: Discovery Garden Adventures - May 9

A Cause for Merci 201 Featuring  

John Vanderslice and Damien - May 4

Rear Window (1954) - May 14

Amazing Stargazing - May 14

Kids Arts and Crafts Playshop - May 14

Tales For Twos - May 13

The Gavin Stolte Project - May 12

Yarn 'n Yak - May 5

 
Have an upcoming event?  Submit it to us via our online calendar. Questions? Contact us.
 

 

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