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.

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.

ACCESS Initiative and Community Elements’.  If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a part of this working group, contact Jonte Rollins at 217-239-3406.

 Enjoy free entertainment like magicians, balloon artists and face painters - free carousel rides, retailer offers & a demonstrations.  Special giveaways and fun for the whole family! In the Food Court every First Friday of the month!

 Pre-Show; A talk by the choreographers and directors before the show will give you insights into February Dance.
And Then....
February Dance will feature a work by Sahar Azimi, an exciting new choreographer from Israel and a former dancer with the Batsheva Dance Company. In addition, resident artists Rebecca Nettl-Fiol, Linda Lehovec, Jennifer Monson, and Renée Wadleigh will create new, evocatively kinetic dances for our students.  Night 2 Performance!!

Magic and Other Nonsense: An evening of sleight of hand and legerdemain

Friday, February 3rd and Saturday, February 4th

Join master magician Markus Clegg for an evening of magic and mayhem. Prepare to be astounded, and amused. Magic and Other Nonsense: An evening of sleight of hand and legerdemain will keep you smiling all while twisting yo...ur mind with eye popping magic.

This workshop is presented by our Winter Tales featured teller, Gene Tagaban. Workshop short description: You are a storyteller. Your life is a story. The way you walk, the way you talk, the way you act, the way you look, the way you treat yourself and others is all part of your story. We will take a look at developing a life story. The choices we make in telling our story. The direction we want to take our story. Small moments are just as important as life changing moments. Be honest. Be yourself. Use humor. Details! Details! Details! Just begin!

Sponsored by the Illini District Dental Society.  Kids can get a FREE dental exam, cleaning, fluoride AND toothbrush kit!  The other activities include face painting, coloring, healthy food bingo and lots of fun for kids.  Download the dental consent, history and exam forms from the following sites:  christieclinic.com, and c-uphd.org.  For more information, contact SmileHealthy at 217-359-7404.

Come watch two of the nation's Top 20 teams compete in women's gymnastics; #11 Ohio State vs. #19 Illinois.  Last season at the Big Ten Championships Illinois finished ahead of Ohio State in the final standings while during the regular season the dual ended in a tie at Columbus, Ohio.  Also have the chance to be on television as the meet will be aired live on the Big Ten Network.