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Cu Jazz Fest: Jazz Friends Remember Morgan Powell

Date: 
October 29, 2023 - 2:00pm
CU Jazz Festival presents:
Jazz Friends Remember Morgan Powell.
Enjoy hearing music from and inspired by the local legend, played by some of his closest friends.
Performers will be: Jeff Helgesen-trumpet, Randy Salman-sax, Erik Lund-trombone, Joan Hickey-piano, Armand Beaudoin-bass, Jeff MAgby-drums.
Join us for a musical tribute to our dear friend.

CU Jazz Fest: Sixth Street Brass

Date: 
October 28, 2023 - 7:00pm
Mark the date, and tell your friends, Sixth Street Brass is coming to party with you.
This is sure to be a funky, deep-grooving, butt-shaking, sing-along time. How many horns does it take to get you moving....this many!
Doors at 7, music at 730pm.
A free, all ages show in the Main Lounge at Allen Hall.

CU Jazz Fest: Vinyl & Vibes

Date: 
October 26, 2023 - 7:30pm
Come dance, relax or wind down with us on Jazz Festival Opening night.
Bring a favorite record to share or just enjoy the playlists.
Snacks and beverages on site, guests and VIPs are encouraged.
Enter by the PNC parking lot, let the music guide you up the stairs and join us at the Glow by Lola studio. (Signs and balloons will be posted)

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Urbana

Date: 
October 31, 2023 - 3:00pm

The Economic Development Division would like to welcome trick or treater downtown Urbana for a fun opportunity to receive candy from some of our great businesses downtown. Please join usfrom 3 to 6 p.m. on October 31, 2023,  for trick or treating downtown Urbana. Here is a list of all business participating and they will have a welcome sign near their entrance. Do not miss out on a fun time and opportunity to support some downtown businesses. #ShopLocal #ShopUrbana

Roundtable Discussion for the Central TIF District

Date: 
October 26, 2023 - 5:30pm

The City of Urbana’s Economic Development Division is hosting a roundtable for Central TIF District businesses on Thursday, October 26 at 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cloud Mountain Kombucha in Lincoln Square Mall. We would like to have a representative attend from every business in the Central TIF. This is a great opportunity to network and learn more about the City’s business incentives and resources. 

For business outside of the Central TIF District there will be additional roundtables hosted in the near future for your business. Please be on the lookout for services from the Economic Development Division.