Farmer’s Market on North First Street Every Thursday
June 8, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Dining, Uncategorized
Farmer’s Market on North First Street
Come out to this season’s opening of Champaign’s own Farmers Market on Historic North First Street, Thursday, June 10th, from 3 – 7pm! This season will feature several returning vendors as well as a few new ones too. Opening day will showcase around 17 vendors, selling vegetables, herbs, chicken pork, baked goods, as well as complete meals, kettle corn, catnip, local crafts and gift baskets and much more.
Illinois Willows, a new vendor to the Champaign Farmer’s Market, will be offering a large variety of fresh cut flowers and willows. Several vendors from last year will also be returning. Cary Howery will be returning with her vegetables and fruits, and Ed Harper is returning with his fresh and delicious produce. Goods and Gardens will be joining the market again with its fresh sales of a myriad of herbs. For those meat lovers out there, Toohill Seed & Beef Service will be providing their very popular beef jerky and bratwursts. Two BBQ vendors will be at the market this season as well, selling chicken breasts and fajitas, as well as complete meals featuring potato salad and macaroni, for those wanting to get a quick bite.
A Toffee Tale and the Leafy Tree Tea Company will be at the market for those of us with a sweeter tooth. And don’t forget about the always popular Suits by Souljah and luxurious soaps and oils from Infinitelee! Champaign’s Farmer’s Market is more than just fresh produce! Be sure to check out the amazing Capoeira dance group from the University of Illinois, performing from 4:30-5:30pm.
Throughout this year’s Farmer’s Market season, the Mettler Center and the Champaign Urbana Public health Distract are teaming up to provide you with cooking demonstration for those looking to learn healthy new recipes and add a little pizzazz to their current meals. For the little ones, this year the Storytelling Guild will be at the market to entertain children of all ages. Look for these dates coming up!
The Don Moyer’s Boys & Girls Park will also be selling their produce from the Prosperity Garden they began growing in May during this season’s Farmers Market. Be sure to look for them this summer and support this group of budding entrepreneurs.
For more information about the Champaign Farmers Market’s activities and vendors, check out the website at https://sites.google.com/site/farmersmarketnorth1st/ or blog at http://thefarmersmarketonhistoricn1st.blogspot.com/
Use your Virginia Theatre Ticket Stubs to Get Discounts Downtown
April 6, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Dining, Uncategorized
Downtown businesses have hooked up with The Virginia Theatre to provide opportunities to save downtown!
The following specials are available when presenting your ticket-
15% off at Aroma- Aroma has a selection of hot and cold drinks as well as wraps, ‘hot smashers’, and salads. Check out their full menu: www.aroma-cafe.com
Boltini Lounge will provide Virginia Theatre patrons with a FREE shared plate appetizer, value $8 or less. A suggestible items is their Euro Crostinis but also Crab Cakes, Artichoke Dip, Pub Pretzel “Fondue”…
Jane Addams will give a special discount to any theater attendee of 20% off! Check out their enormous selection of recycle books.
Esquire Lounge also has a special of design your own pizza, 
first two toppings free!
Choose from Spinach, Sausage, Pepperoni, Chicken, Bleu Cheese, Feta Cheese, Pepperjack Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Portabella Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Red Pepper, Roma Tomatoes, or Jalapenos.
Plus, they all have outdoor seating!! So, come on down and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Wondering what shows to go to get ticket stubs?? Some upcoming shows-
April 8th at 7 pm- FILM – The Big Read Presents: Like Water for Chocolate (1992)-
April 10th at 7:30 pm- COMEDY: Clements Comedy Café ; Note- Boltini will be having a VIP reception beginning at 5:30pm for those purchasing Golden Circle seats.
April 17th at 1 and 7 pm- FILM - Back to the Future (1985)
April 21- 25- FILM: Roger Ebert’s 12th Annual Film Festival
For further upcoming shows visit their website. The Virginia Theatre will be closed for the summer, so be sure to visit soon!
Easter Treats from Pekara Bakery and Bistro
March 15, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Dining
Pekara Bakery is a traditional European bakery, featuring made-from-scratch breads, pastries, cakes, coffees, and more.
With Easter approaching they have many great options.
Check them out-
Mad Hatter Tea Party and Bella Fashion Show at Jim Gould’s
February 22, 2010 by CDAdirector
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The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum will be hosting an Alice in Wonderland themed exhibit in conjunction with upcoming release of Alice in Wonderland. For more information visit their website.
In addition to the event at the Museum, join them for a high tea with all of your favorite Wonderland characters at Jim Gould’s Restaurant in Downtown Champaign on February 27th. You’ll enjoy a fanciful high tea, meeting Alice in Wonderland characters. Guests will also enjoy a fashion show from Bella Bambini Boutique! Reservations are available by calling Jim Gould’s at 531-1177. $20 for adults and $15 for children
March 5,6, and 7
Join Alice also for a magical adventure and experience the Museum and Orpheum Theatre as an interactive Wonderland that is curiouser and curiouser! In this imaginary land, you will sip from a “Drink Me” bottle, paint the white roses red, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, join the Mad Hatter for tea, encounter the Walrus and Carpenter, joust with TweedleDum and TweedleDee, and much, much more. See you down the rabbit hole!
Alice (and me) in Wonderland is proudly sponsored by: MTD, Chambanamoms.com, Davis Electric, Car-X Auto Service, Carle Foundation Hospital, O’Brien’s, Erwin, Martinkus, and Cole, Limited, Fox Development, Springfield Electric Supply Company, Davis Houk Mechanical, Busey Bank, Champaign Telephone, and Dodds Construction.
More information and tickets are available at www.orpheumkids.com.
Wednesday Nights are “Flight Nights” at Bacaro
March 30, 2009 by CDAdirector
Filed under Dining
Wednesday nights are “flight nights.” Enjoy tasting and learning about three half-pours of pre-selected wines for the price of one glass.
Bacaro
Thad Morrow – Chef & Owner
113 North Walnut Street
Tuesday – Sunday 5PM – 11PM
(217) 398-6982 reservations are encouraged
Cake’s on Walnut Now Open for Breakfast!
July 9, 2008 by TJ
Filed under Dining, Uncategorized
Cake’s on Walnut has announced that starting on December 8th they will now be serving breakfast! They will open at 7:00 am and serve a variety of muffins, scones, baguettes and espresso drinks. Be sure to tell them the CDA sent you!
Cakes on Walnut
114 N Walnut Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217.355.5400
Fax: 217.355.5444
E-mail: info@cakesonwalnut.com
