Calendar: February, 2012
- June 28, 2011 - February 25, 2012
Exhibit: "Warriors, Guardians, and Demons"
Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
6/28/2011 - 2/25/2012
"Warriors, Guardians, and Demons: focuses on Japanese woodcarvings portraying popular historical and mythological characters, such as Olshi Kuranosuke, the leader of the famous 47 Ronin, and Emma-O, the Buddhist god of the the underworld. All the items in this display were donated by Museum Friend Fred Freund.Time: 12:00 am
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- Repeats every month until Fri May 18 2012 .February 21, 2012 - May 15, 2012
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Champaign County Team Party Meeting
CONTACT: Jill Rannebarger
American Cancer Society
217 356 9076
Jill@champaignrelay.orgTeamwork Fights Cancer
Form a Team, Join a Team, Be a Part of American Cancer Society Relay For LifeTeams are forming now for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Champaign County. To learn more, you’re invited to attend the next team party meeting at 6:00 pm on February 21, at Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street in Champaign. We will have monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of March 20, April 17and May 15– same time and location.
Time: 6:00 pm
- February 1, 2012
Around the World Wednesday
Parents and kids! Create, play, and learn together through crafts and activities from around the world. Arrive anytime between 9:30 and 11:30. The program ends at noon. A $2 donation per family member is requested. For more information, contact Julia Robinson at 217-265-0474 or julorobi@illinois.edu.
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
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- February 13, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, IL
- February 13, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, IL
- February 22, 2012
Black History Month: Annual Wellness Fair
Parkland College’s Black History Month 2012 observation will again feature an Annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the college’s Gallery and Flag lounges. This is an opportunity for community residents to improve their physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual well-being.
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- February 18, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, IL, IL
- February 13, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, IL
- February 13, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, IL
- February 18, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, IL, IL
- February 23, 2012
Owl Prowl
Location: Interpretive Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Explore nature at night as we learn all about owls, and then try to call them to us! Dress for the weather, as we will be going on a short hike. Register early for this popular program! $4 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org.Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL
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- February 17, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13.
“Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- February 17, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13.
“Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- February 18, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, IL, IL
- January 20, 2012
"Prairie Skies"
A live-narrated tour of the wonders of tonight's sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky. Find out what constellations and planets are visible tonight from your backyard. This show is updated seasonally and is intended for all ages. $5 adults, $4 students, seniors, kids.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL
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- February 24, 2012 - February 25, 2012
Illinois Hockey vs. Eastern Michigan University
For further information on the team, statistics, or remaining schedule check out http://illini-hockey.com/
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: 406 E. Armory Ave., Champaign, IL
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- February 24, 2012
C-U Symphony Orchestra Presents: Moving Pictures
The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra (CUSO), under the direction of conductor Steven Larsen, presents the visually and instrumentally spectacular Moving Pictures on Friday, February 24 in Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. For this tribute to the cinema, the CUSO unspools the classic scores of the Suite from Vertigo, Lawrence of Arabia and the National Park Suite.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Website: http://www.krannertcenter.com/performance.aspx?id=201161593922842128174107141 - January 28, 2012
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos … and our imaginations. Narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson, this cutting-edge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen.
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, IL
- February 18, 2012
Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall
CHAMPAIGN—Recognizable figures from famous paintings in art history take on new meaning in Iowa artist’s Kenneth Hall’s paintings, to be featured in a Parkland Art Gallery exhibit opening Monday, February 13. “Fragments: Recent Paintings by Kenneth Hall” will run in the gallery through Tuesday, March 27. An artist reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, with gallery talk by Hall at 7 p.m. and music by the Urbana High School Jazz Band. Hall will provide an additional lecture in the gallery earlier on February 16, at 1:15 p.m.
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, IL, IL
- January 21, 2012
"In My Backyard"
Let’s explore the night sky from our own backyards! Through use of story-telling, poetry and songs, children are encouraged to participate in the show while learning about the seasons, Ursa Major, planets, meteors, and the Moon. Narrated by Fred Penner. $5 adults, $4 students, seniors, kids.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL
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