http://www.downtownchampaign.com Experience the unique. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:27:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en WHEN: Saturday March 6th 2010 from 3pm to 6pm WHERE: Class Act building 114 South Neil Street Champaign Hearts for Haiti is being put on by local members of the community along with the Red Cross in town. This Fundraiser is a way for the public to come together to ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/hearts-for-haiti-at-class-act/ Following the Tuesday, February 23rd board meeting of the CDA, a new committee structure to better suit the needs of the members and the community has been put into place. The new committees and chairs are as follows. Finance Committee- Chris Ehley Working towards a sustainable budget and financial plan. Communication Committee- Don ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/new-cda-committee-structure/ 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 ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/mad-hatter-tea-party-and-bella-fashion-show-at-jim-goulds/ March 2010 launches a year-long celebration of Champaign’s 150th anniversary. We invite you to join in this historic milestone and honor our community’s best: yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Events To recognize our best yesterday, today, and tomorrow, the Champaign 150th celebration will feature three signature events: Honor Yesterday. A Historical Tribute March 19-April 7, ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/champaign-150th/ Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which starts on Ash Wednesday. So engorge yourself today Downtown, see all the specials going on! Dining Farren's Pub Blackened catfish with shrimp etouffe on ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/going-out-guide-for-fat-tuesday/ Attention animal lovers—the Orpheum has a new exhibit just for you! Their new veterinary clinic and animal care center will focus on teaching proper pet care and encourage compassion and respect toward all living creatures. Children will enjoy learning about keeping animals healthy and happy. This exhibit is sure to ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/the-orpheum-goes-to-the-dogs/ Looking for a dinner spot for Valentines Day? Downtown is the place to go. Choose from fine dining restaurants such as Jim Gould Restaurant, Bacaro, Radio Maria, Kofusion, Café Luna, Carmon’s Creperie, Escobar’s, Manzellas Italian Patio, Minneci Ristorante, Nitaya Thai, or Peking Garden. Or a more casual atmosphere at Fiesta Cafe, Bombay ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/02/valentines-day-specials/ A new series of paintings and drawings depicting the work carried out by African-Americans and their supporters during the mid twentieth century. Work is by James Patterson. Proceeds will benefit the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club. Opening reception will be February 5, 7-10 pm Solo Exhibitions: February 5 and 21 Indi Go ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/01/civil-rights-project-at-indi-go-artist-co-op/ Downtown businesses are having many after Christmas sales! At Carrie's pick up something Funky and Fabulous during their MEGA Sale. Items priced at 30-50% off for the entire month of January.Their hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm. Also Jane Addams Book Shop joining the MEGA Sale with 50% off ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/01/january-sales/ To My Fellow Downtown Parkers: If you live and work downtown, I recommend you consider using the new downtown parking deck on days or nights when the forecast calls for heavy snowfall. Its nice to have a downtown garage to park our cars safely off the streets and out of parking ... http://www.downtownchampaign.com/2010/01/think-parking-deck-during-the-snow/