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An Ode to the Holidays
Help welcome the holiday season with a classic Nutcrackerperformance that will captivate audiences of all ages. To continue your holiday experience, attend the Annual Carol Concertto enjoy exuberant holiday renditions through out the ages or travel back in time at the Sixth Annual Madrigal Feastand enjoy a scrumptious holiday meal set to musical entertainment. The University of Illinois will also feature their Academy Recital this weekend, showcasing the results of a semester of hard work.
Champaign County attracts sports lovers from all over the state with a plethora of sporting events to choose from. With the Illinois Men's Basketball season in full swing, the Illini will take on Gonzaga, St. Conaventure, and Coppin State. Both Men's and Women's Gymnastics will also compete in the Mixed Pairs Exhibition that showcase the flexibility and strength of these athletes. The Illini Women's Volleyball will continue the Illinois tradition as they wrap up their season with a match against Central Michigan before they head into the NCAA Tournament. Lastly, watch as top basketball talent from across the state meet for the sixth annual Shootout at the Hall brought to you by the Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
With events like Drop and Shop at the Orpheum Children's Science Museum and To Grandmother's House We Go!sponsored by the Champaign County Forest Preserve, children will be able to make personalized holiday gifts, allowing you the chance to run all the errands you need to this holiday season. For more winter fun, enter into a winter wonderland at the annual Snow Globe event at Orpheum Children's Science Museum for an enchanted time featuring indoor sledding, snowball throwing and ice fishing. And for those of you with a sweet tooth, spend the afternoon with graham crackers, frosting cookies, and candies, by building your own Candy House Creation.
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Listen to "Out & About" on 96.1 and 105.9 FM Radio
Every Friday the Champaign County Convention & 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!
The Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau newsletter is produced bi-weekly to highlight just a few of the upcoming things to do in Champaign County. For a full calendar of events and activities, visit our event calendar or our blog.
