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Artist of the Corridor Reception

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on June 11, 2010 - 2:14pm
Date: 
June 16, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

The City of Urbana invites the public to an opening of the current “Artist of the Corridor” art exhibit featuring the work of Betsem Atiback Benjamin.


On Wednesday, June 16th, from 4:00 – 5:00pm, a reception will be held in the City Building at 400 S. Vine Street to meet the artist Betsem Atiback Benjamin and view his work. Benjamin’s work will be on display until August 2, 2010 and is open to the public.


The City created an art exhibit space in March 2010 to feature artwork by Urbana artists in the City Building. The Artist of the Corridor exhibits are displayed for a period of two months. This program is part of the Urbana Public Arts Program that works to create a city where all residents engage with the arts in its many forms and where artists thrive and are valued.


For additional information, contact the Public Arts Coordinator (217) 384-2311, or by email at alhochhalter@city.urbana.il.us. Also, follow the Urbana Public Arts Program on Facebook at www.facebook.com/urbanapublicarts.

AQUATOWN, a multi-media performance addressing climate change

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on June 9, 2010 - 11:54am
Date: 
June 10, 2010 - 8:00pm to June 13, 2010 - 7:00pm

Local artist ensemble addresses climate change in an original multi-media performance project.


(Urbana, Illinois) - Change of State Performance Project presents the world premiere of an original multi-media theatre performance exploring the future of climate change in the Midwest: Aquatown: A Future Hydrohistory, funded in part by a City of Urbana Arts Grant.


Where: U-C Independent Media Center 202 S. Broadway Ave. Urbana, Illinois.


Showtimes: June 10th –12th at 8pm June 13th at 7pm.


Tickets: $12 for adults and $6 for youth under 19. There is a $2 discount for seniors and those not arriving by car. Thursday’s show has free admission. Reservations can be made by calling (217) 689-0111.

Public Hearing on Cunningham Township Annual Budget

Submitted by KellyC on June 3, 2010 - 1:50pm
Date: 
June 7, 2010 - 7:00pm

The Board of Trustees, Cunningham Township, Urbana, Illinois, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2010 in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the tentative Annual Budget (Fiscal Year 2010-2011).


Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this hearing should contact the City of Urbana’s Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466 or TDY at 384-2447.


The tentative budget is available below.

Champaign County Electronics Recycling Collection

Submitted by CourtneyR on May 18, 2010 - 10:30am
Date: 
August 7, 2010 - 8:00am to 1:00pm


FREE residential drop-off of these acceptable items:


Televisions, Computers (and Laptops), Computer Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, Cables, Zip Drives, Printers, Scanners, VCR's,DVD Players, Mobile Phones, Fax Machines, MP3 Players, PDA's, Video Game Consoles


LIMIT 10 ITEMS PER RESIDENT


Event will be held rain or shine!


For more information call (217) 384-2302

“Prism Arc VI” Sculpture Dedication on Philo Road

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on May 4, 2010 - 11:51am
Date: 
May 7, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Urbana invites the public to celebrate the installation of “Prism Arc VI”, the second of four sculptures


The City of Urbana invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting and dedication of the sculpture entitled, Prism Arc VI, on Friday, May 7th, at 4:00 PM.  Prism Arc VI is the second of four sculptures to be installed in Urbana this spring for a two-year placement.  Carl Billingsley, sculptor and Professor of Sculpture at East Carolina University, will be installing the piece on the northeast corner of Philo Road and Colorado Avenue in Urbana as part of the Philo Road Beautification Plan and the Urbana Sculpture Project.  The public is invited to meet the artist and learn more about the piece on site on Friday, at 4:00 PM.   

Lierman Area Cleanup Day

Submitted by KellyC on April 27, 2010 - 4:49pm
Date: 
May 8, 2010 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

WHERE:


Meet at Command Table located at Aspen Court. (corner of Hunter Street & Lierman Avenue)


FREE FOOD!


After picking up litter, bring your trash bag back to the Command Table, and enjoy some free food & drinks!


STREETS TO CLEAN UP:


Austin Drive
Hunter Street
Ivanhoe Way
Lierman Avenue
Lanore Drive
Washington Street


RULES:



  1. Only pick up the trash in the public right-of-way (streets, parkway, sidewalks). Do not enter private yards.

  2. If you see a nuisance on private property (tall grass, excessive yardwaste, excessive garbage, etc.), write down the address, and notify someone at the Command Table.

ABOUT:

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, sponsored by City of Urbana Arts Grant

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on April 26, 2010 - 2:46pm
Date: 
May 2, 2010 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

SECOND ANNUAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION


Event Date: Sun, 05/02/2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm


Venue: Lincoln Square Village Mall, Urbana


Address: 201 Lincoln Square


Phone:  (217)333-9300

Wide World of Urbana Community Concert, sponsored by City of Urbana Arts Grant

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on April 26, 2010 - 2:41pm
Date: 
May 1, 2010 - 4:00pm to 7:30pm

Wide World of Urbana Community Concert (an Urbana Arts Grant recipient), Saturday, May 1st from 4:00 – 7:30PM, at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center at 202 S. Broadway Avenue in Urbana. This event is a 3 part interactive concert with an educational focus presented by the C-U Swedish Folk Ensemble, MEANS New Music Ensemble, and Zach May and the Maps. This event is free and open to the public.


The C-U Swedish Folk Ensemble performing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the Scandinavian fiddle tradition. Performance will include music, history, and a chance to try the traditional dancing!


MEANS New Music Ensemble performing 5 new pieces by young composers from around the world and here in Urbana. Come hear the pieces, meet the composers, and learn about their lives and work.