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December 28, 2011 -January 10, 2012
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Get the most of what you love in Champagin County!
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Ringing in the New Year
Looking to celebrate the New Year in style? Then look no further than Champaign County. Indulge in one of the many restaurants located throughout the county and let your taste buds savor the experience as you enjoy the company of those closest to you. After dinner, enjoy Champaign County nightlife at its finest. With drink specials, live music, and great company, Champaign County will help you ring in the new year with style!
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Fond Family Memories
Mark this new year with family memories that will last a lifetime. At Orpheum Children's Science Museum, bid a fond farewell to the outgoing year at Noon Day Drop 2011. With craft activities, music, crazy hats, noise makers, a parade, a countdown to the big event, and a drop of more than 500 balloons at the strike of noon, you're sure to make memories with your kids. Or challenge yourself to try something different this year with with New Year's Eve Skate at Skateland, where you can enjoy the laughs that come along with mastering the art of roller skating. For more family fun, head over to Marketplace Mall for Family Fun Fridays where kids can enjoy free entertainment like magicians, balloon artists and face painters, free carousel rides, retailer offers & demonstrations.
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 Calling All Sports Lovers
Help us cheer on the Illini and bring in the new year at one of the many sporting events in the next coming weeks. With the Illinois Men's Basketball season in full swing, you'll have plenty to cheer about as the Illini take on Nebraska and Ohio State at Assembly Hall. Head over to Huff Hall this weekend to watch Illini Wrestling take on Lock Haven. Also, the Illinois Women's Basketball team will be competing against Alabama A&M, Michigan, Purdue and Wisconsin.
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Art and Entertainment in Abundance
Art and entertainment are in abundance in Champaign County. Enjoy great films like My Week With Marilyn at the Art Theater or venture to the Virginia Theatre for the classic, When Harry Met Sally and C-U at the Virginia: A Folk Connection. Also, make sure to visit Krannert Art Museum for the last few days of breathtaking exhibits like the Astral Convertible Stage Set and Makeba!.
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| Champaign County Bucket List
We've added some favorites within the next two weeks to our Champaign County Bucket List!
1. Celebrate the new year in style
2. See an exhibit at the Krannert Art Museum
Find more Champaign County Bucket list favorites
here, and stay tuned because we're always adding more!
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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!
Click here to stream live!
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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.
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