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“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.

Downtown Plan Visioning Workshop

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on April 20, 2010 - 3:00pm
Date: 
May 12, 2010 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Downtown Plan Logo


Do you shop, dine, live, work, or play in Downtown Urbana?


The City of Urbana is embarking upon an update of its Downtown Strategic Plan. The process kicks off with a Visioning Workshop on May 12th at the Urbana Civic Center. Please join us to share your vision for the future of Downtown. Visit www.urbanaillinois.us/downtown for more information.


Urbana Civic Center
108 E. Water Street
7:00 - 8:30 PM
May 12, 2010


Questions?
Contact Jeff Engstrom
(217) 384-2440
jmengstrom@city.urbana.il.us

ART WORK: A Conversation on Art, Labor, and Economics

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on April 14, 2010 - 9:18am
Date: 
May 1, 2010 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

The City of Urbana Public Arts Commission invites public participation in a community dialogue entitled “Art Work: a National Conversation on Art, Labor, and Economics”.  On May 1, 2010, from 3:30 – 5:00PM, join artists Brett Bloom and Salem Collo-Jullin of Temporary Services and other guests to discuss the topic.  The discussion will take place in the Urbana Free Library Lewis Auditorium, at 210 West Green Street in Urbana.


 

C-U Bike to Work Day

Submitted by KellyC on March 17, 2010 - 2:16pm
Date: 
May 4, 2010 - 12:00am

C-U Bike to Work Day

Join the fun and give biking to work a try!

Register and learn more at ChampaignCountyBikes.org.

PREPARE!

REGISTER ON-LINE

Sign up to visit a Bike Station to refuel, win prizes, and get bike information.
Register at ChampaignCountyBikes.org

WORKPLACE CHALLENGE

Ask your employer to host an event.
Compete within your workplace for the most riders or longest distance biked.

 ATTEND BIKE COMMUTING 101

Not sure how to get started? Go to a workshop and find out how!

Free workshops offered:

  • April 13 in Urbana by The Bike Project
  • April 22 in Champaign by Champaign Cycle