January 25- February, 7, 2012 

Get the most of what you love in Champaign County!
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Calling all foodies! Center City Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday with some great specials that will have you eating your way through our Center City. Make it an overnight stay with our exclusive lodging package. Craving sounds? Friday, legend Emmylou Harris takes to the the historic Virginia Theatre stage for one magical evening. And, the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra offers the chance for Dances and Romance.

Nurture Your Creative Side    

 

There is still time to catch the National Biennial Ceramics Invitational at Parkland College Art Gallery. Take in a concert with the famed Pacifica Quartet at Krannert Center. Make it an evening at the SoDo Theatre with Magic and Other Nonsense: An Evening of sleight of hand and legerdemain. Enter new worlds and unlock historic treasures with the popular Winter Tales American Indian Storytelling Concert at the Spurlock Museum.         

 

Illini Logo Orange and Blue, or Something New?

Show the Fighting Illini some support and wear your orange and blue to one of the many sporting events in the next couple of weeks. Women's BasketballMen's Basketball, or Illini Hockey (where you can paint the pond pink!) are just a few of your options. Shake up your routine and experience a traditional Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration. Or, take a moment to learn how you can be a part of Champaign County's Relay for Life event and paint the town purple at the Kick Off Event.    

So Many Options for Family Fun 

Worldfest

Find family fun in Champaign County! Check out a Young Concert Artists Winner for a musical evening. Head to the historic Virginia Theatre to see Happy Feet Two. Take a trip Around the World at the Spurlock Museum. Or, head to Market Place Shopping Center for Family Fun Fridays where you can enjoy face painting, free carousel rides, great shopping deals and more. It happens every first Friday of the month!   

      

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New Packaged Itinerary 
  

 

We're thrilled to be a HUGE part of the 2012 Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival this year. In addition to our support for the event we've created an exclusive overnight package for visitors centered around the festival. It's the perfect opportunity to experience one of Champaign County's finest summer festivals and stay long enough to take in all the excitement we have to offer.

 

Learn more about this exciting offer! 

 

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!


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Still looking for something to do? Check out some of our year-round attractions: 

 

Arts & Entertainment

Museums

Nightlife 

 Parks & Recreation 

Shopping

Dining

 

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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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Have an upcoming event?  Submit it to us via our online calendar.
 
Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau

108 S. Neil St.  |  Champaign, IL 61820

 

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