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May 2012

  • April 1, 2012 - August 17, 2012

    Museums at the Crossroads Passport Program

    The Museums at the Crossroads Consortium represents eleven diverse museums in Champaign County! Through this Passport Program, you're encouraged to discover new museums and make return visits to old friends, because, as we say . . . . there is an “adventure in every direction!”

    Participating museums include:

    • Anita Purves Nature Center
    • Champaign County Historical Museum
    • Chanute Air Museum
    • Krannert Art Museum
    • Museum of the Grand Prairie
    Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Website: http://m-crossroads.org/pages/Passport.html
  • April 2, 2012 - May 21, 2012

    Art Show: One View of Nature

    Graphite pencil drawings and digital photography will form the One View of Nature exhibit. Close-up observations of nature including plants, insects and found objects in and about our local area are the subject of the works by Sally Bliss Nolan. In this exhibit, the drawings are renderings of dent corn, leaves and twigs, animal skulls and other found objects. Many of the photographic subjects detail plants, insects and skyscapes. See Nolan's work free of charge at the Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana.

    Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • April 6, 2012 - August 11, 2012

    EXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!

    For all participants—rich or poor, young or old— Carnival provides the opportunity to play by leaving the everyday world, becoming someone else, and behaving in unusual ways. Through artifacts, interactive opportunities, and dazzling photographs, this exhibition provides information on the origins and evolution of this celebration, as well as windows into eight communities in Europe and the Americas where Carnival is a high point of the yearly cycle. This exhibition has been made possible through NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

    Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Location: 600 S. Gregory, Urbana, IL
  • April 20, 2012 - May 20, 2012

    "The Planets"

    Join us for a breathtaking tour of our own planetary system, including some of the latest discoveries.  See how our solar system may have formed and then visit planets in other star systems far beyond our own.  The show originally written and distributed by the Southeastern Planetarium Association and is narrated by Kate Mulgrew of “Star Trek:  Voyager” fame.   Be sure to see this fulldome conversion of a very visual show!

    Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL
    Website: http://www2.parkland.edu/planetarium/
  • April 30, 2012 (All day) - July 13, 2012 (All day)

    "Crystallography - Defining the Shape of Our Modern Mind" Exhibit

    Curated by University of Illinois Chemistry Professors Gregory S. Girolami and Vera V. Mainz, this exhibition explores the development of crystallography from its beginnings in ancient Greece to its modern role as a key scientific technique. Crystallography and our understanding of the nature of matter was revolutionized by the discovery of X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystallography was key to discovering the double helix structure of DNA in the early 1950s. The exhibition displays texts that span 500 years of scientific inquiry into the nature of crystalline structures.

    Time: (All day)
    Location: 346 Library, Urbana, IL
  • May 5, 2012 - June 23, 2012

    Paintings by Harold Gregor and Sculpture by Michael Dunbar

    Held every Wednesday through Saturday through June 23.

    Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Location: 120 W. Main, Urbana, IL
  • May 7, 2012 - June 14, 2012

    Parkland College Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition

    Parkland College Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition 2012
    May 7 through June 14, Monday through Thursday except Memorial Day

    Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Location: 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, IL
  • May 17, 2012 - May 20, 2012

    Avenue Q

    Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh- out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

    Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Location: Parkland College Theater, Champaign, IL
    Website: www.cutc.org
  • May 19, 2012

    Spring 2012 Concerts

    Amasong presents Passages, a concert exploring themes of change, transience, and transformation. Featuring devotional songs to the Sacred Feminine from Africa and medieval Europe, contemporary compositions by American women, and folk music from South India to the Bahamas to the Republic of Georgia. Please join Amasong as we celebrate change and experience the transformational power of song!

    Suggested donation $15-25 (more if you can, less if you can't)
    Sign interpreted for the hearing impaired

    Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Location: 809 S. 5th St., Champaign, IL
  • May 20, 2012

    Spring 2012 Concerts

    Amasong presents Passages, a concert exploring themes of change, transience, and transformation. Featuring devotional songs to the Sacred Feminine from Africa and medieval Europe, contemporary compositions by American women, and folk music from South India to the Bahamas to the Republic of Georgia. Please join Amasong as we celebrate change and experience the transformational power of song!

    Suggested donation $15-25 (more if you can, less if you can't)
    Sign interpreted for the hearing impaired

    Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Location: 2101 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign, IL
  • May 24, 2012 - August 16, 2012

    13 Thursdays

    The summer time in CU means great deals to be had in Campustown all summer long.  13 Thursdays starts next Thursday May 24th and offers incredible discounts from participating merchants every Thursday from May to August.  This is a great chance to rediscover the wonderful and unique restaurants, bars and shops.  With students away, the pace slows down a bit making it the perfect time for new visitors to try it out.  Parking in Campustown is incredibly easy (contrary to popular belief!). 

    Time: 9:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Location: 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL
    Website: www.champaigncenter.com
  • Repeats every week on the 24 of May every Tuesday and every Thursday until Thu May 31 2012 .
    September 20, 2011

    Douglass Community Choir

    5:00pm – 6:30pm - Douglass Community Choir – Every Tuesday and Thursday starting September 13 - May 25, 2012 at the Douglass Annex – ages 7 & above.  FREE for everyone who loves to sing.*

    Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Location: 804 North Fifth St., Champaign, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012

    Gold Glove Tournament

    First Pitch Baseball, Inc. presents the Gold Glove Tournament.  It's the third tournament of the year as teams from across the state, and region compete for the USSSA State & World Series as apart of a baseball summer qualifier.  For more information visit http://www.firstpitchbaseball.com/toursched.php.

    For the main webpage visit http://www.firstpitchbaseball.com

    Time: 6:00 pm
    Location: 1501 N. Mattis, Champaign, IL
  • May 26, 2012

    Biking the Ring: Photography in Ireland Exhibit

    Amara Yoga & Arts is pleased to announce “Biking the Ring” an exhibition of photography in Ireland by Dana Stodgel, Champaign. An opening reception will be hosted by Amara Yoga & Arts on Saturday, May 26th from 6-8pm, with artwork displayed through July 1st.

    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 300 S. Broadway, Urbana, IL
    Website: http://www.amarayoga.com
  • May 27, 2012

    Hessel Park Concert Series

    Champaign Park District presents the Hessel Park concert series.  Grab your picnic basket, blanket, etc. to enjoy the sounds of Champaign performed outdoors at Hessel Park during this summerlong concert series.

    Today's performer: Battle of the Bands (from March show) 2nd and 3rd place finalists.

    Visit http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com for further information!

    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: Kirby Avenue & Grandview Drive, Champaign, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL
  • May 25, 2012

    Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards

    Every Friday from 5-8 PM, we provide the hot dogs, fixing's & roasting fire-you buy the drinks. Come out to enjoy local wine, beer, treats & cheese plus the best company around.
    http://sleepycreekvineyards.com/
    OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR LONG. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm
    217-733-0330

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: 8254 E 1425 N Rd, Fairmount, IL