Events & Activities

Pavement Work on I-74 Begins Aug. 5

Submitted by BridgetB on August 2, 2019 - 4:53pm

Date:

August 5, 2019 - 12:00am

I-74 Road Work URBANA — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that pavement repairs on Interstate 74 between High Cross Road and Prospect Avenue will begin Monday, Aug. 5.

The work involves milling and resurfacing from High Cross Road to east of Cunningham Avenue in Urbana and microsurfacing from Cunningham Avenue to west of Prospect Avenue in Champaign. Repairs to guardrails also will be performed.

The project is expected to last approximately seven weeks and will require nighttime lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, with at least one lane open in each direction at all times.

Survey: Stephens Family YMCA Expansion into Urbana

Submitted by BridgetB on July 31, 2019 - 5:46pm

YMCA MESSAGE FROM MAYOR DIANE WOLFE MARLIN:

"The Stephens Family YMCA is looking at options for expansion in the Champaign-Urbana area.

They are considering the possibility of expanding at their current location as well as EXPANDING INTO URBANA.

In order to better consider the needs of the community, the YMCA is conducting a Community Needs Assessment. They would greatly appreciate your input. This assessment will help guide the YMCA board and staff to determine the programs and services that are most needed to help our community and where they should be located.

The survey link will take you to a short on-line survey. Responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. There is an English version and a version in Spanish. The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

Summer Movie Nights Through August

Submitted by BridgetB on July 30, 2019 - 2:36pm

The Urbana Arts and Culture Program and The Urbana Free Library in partnership with Kanopy present Urbanalove Summer Movie Nights, indoor and outdoor movie screenings throughout the summer in conjunction with Urbanalove!

This month, we're delighted to feature the World first biopic created out of 65,000 oil paintings chronicling the life of Vincent Van Gogh, Loving Vincent. Popcorn and popsicles will be available for purchase. The film will screen at sundown (estimated 8:30 p.m.). This event is free and open to the public.

Featured Movie: Loving Vincent (2017)

Art at the Market Celebrates National Farmer's Market Week

Submitted by BridgetB on July 30, 2019 - 2:05pm

Date:

August 10, 2019 - 8:00am to 12:00pm

In honor of National Farmer's Market Week, join the City of Urbana's Arts and Culture Program and Market at the Square for another Art at the Market! From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Make your own veggie stencils with The Common Mind!

The Common Mind is a group of artists (spanning a vast range of mediums) coming together to make art live in our communities.

Then, from 9:30 to11:30 a.m., enjoy a live musical performance.

Downtown Get Down Season Finale

Submitted by BridgetB on July 30, 2019 - 10:32am

Date:

August 24, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

The City of Urbana Public Arts Program, Urbana Park District, 40 North 88 West Champaign County Arts Council, The Urbana Free Library, and the Urbana Business Association are proud to present the Downtown Get Down, a downtown events series that will take place on the 4th Saturday of the month May-August on Main Street in the heart of Downtown Urbana! Our finale will be in conjunction with the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival!

The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival

Submitted by BridgetB on July 29, 2019 - 1:09pm

Date:

August 23, 2019 - 5:00pm to August 24, 2019 - 11:59pm

The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival was voted the #1 Community Event in The News-Gazette's People Choice Awards! We can't wait to have you, your family and friends out to the festival this year! The festival takes place August 23, from 5 p.m. to midnight, and August 24, from 11 a.m to midnight, right here in Downtown Urbana!

The first Urbana Sweetcorn Festival was held in August 1975 in the parking lot at Main & Race Streets in downtown Urbana. It was a community event put on by the employees of local business Busey Bank.

The Urbana Business Association is now responsible for the planning of the festival, over the years adding an expanded family area, live music on multiple stages, food, vendors, and beer all in the heart of downtown Urbana.

FESTIVAL FACTS

Mark Your Calendars!

Submitted by BridgetB on July 18, 2019 - 2:56pm

Date:

August 24, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am

FREE SATURDAY SHRED DAY!!

First Finanacial Philo Road Banking Center is having a Hsred Day! Bring in personal papers you no longer need for secure, on-the-spot shredding. They are also collecting worn and faded American flags for respectful disposal by the VFW. Limit five boxes or bags of paper per person!

They are located at 2510 South Philo Road in Urbana!

Summer Movie Nights

Submitted by BridgetB on July 5, 2019 - 3:25pm

Date:

July 17, 2019 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

This month, we're delighted to feature, Hearts Beat Loud--not only a tribute to the joy that music can bring, but it is also a celebration of the bond between a daughter and her father. Popcorn and popsicals will be available for purchase. The film will screen at sundown (estimated 8:30pm). Free and open to the public.

Library Celebrates 145th Anniversary

Submitted by BridgetB on July 5, 2019 - 3:13pm

Date:

July 6, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Celebrate 145 years of Library service!

Founded in 1874, The Urbana Free Library has proudly served the people of Urbana ever since. Help us celebrate 145 years of Library service!

Come listen to live music from Almost "A" Trio, explore a selection of documents and items from the Library's history presented by the Champaign County Historical Archives, play a library-themed BINGO game, enjoy anniversary crafts, food and refreshments, and more!

The celebration continues throughout the year so watch for more events in the future!

The 145th Anniversary Celebration is generously funded by The Urbana Free Library Foundation.

Art at the Market

Submitted by BridgetB on July 3, 2019 - 5:16pm

Date:

July 13, 2019 - 8:00am to 12:00pm

Join the City of Urbana Public Arts Program and Market at the Square for another Art at the Market!

From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. participate in family-focused art making, together with bubbles, chalk art, and more! Local flow artist and magician, Michael Moxie, will lead a workshop on how to juggle like a pro! From 9:30am-11:30am, enjoy a performance from local band, The Young and the Fretless, performing old-time mountain music on the prairie--a mix of Appalachian Mountain and Midwestern tunes and songs. Featuring Lyle Konigsberg (fiddle, banjo), Tom Bassett (fretless banjo, ukulele), Hilary Valentine (guitar, dulcimer), and Rebecca Grosser (bass)!

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