Hearts for Haiti at Class Act
February 26, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Entertainment, Uncategorized
WHEN: Saturday March 6th 2010 from 3pm to 6pm
WHERE: Class Act building 114 South Neil Street Champaign
The Red Cross will be at this event and through them, 100% of all the proceeds will go to Haiti. The venue has been donated by Class Act and local businesses are donating services and products for a raffle.
For the performances, we have CU Theatresports Comedy Improv, Mordechai in the Mirror, Ryan Groff from Elsinore, and Duke of Uke playing. You can click on the links under The Entertainment section of this page to find out more about these bands!
All equipment to make this event possible is being donated by the CV Lloyde Music store in Downtown Champaign.
This event is completely free but donations will be accepted at the door.
PLUS- 3-6 ILLINI Football players will be in attendance to meet visitors.
BowSheep – Accessories for babies to adults
Cakes on Walnut – A dozen cupcakes
Remax Choice – $45 Giftcard to Red Lobster/Olive Garden
Remax Choice – Collector comic book umbrella
Bellabambini – Giftcard
Sun Singer – Giftcard
Za’s – $20 Giftcard
Little Gym – A Semester’s Class ($345 value)
Frogs & Fairies – A charm necklace (up to $50 value)
Chevys – $20 Gift Certificate
Espresso Royale – Giftcards and Coffee
Savoy 16 – Refreshment Coupons
Refinery – One month gym pass ($69 value)
Jupiter’s Pizzeria and Billiards – Gift Certificate for pizzas and softdrinks package
Beverly Cinema – Pair of dollar movie tickets (spend $1 to see a movie between M-Thr)
The Original Pancake House – Gift Certificates
Smoothie King – Giftcards
Papa Del’s Pizza – Gift Certificates
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Also, Zoo Improv brings you a live, one-of-a-kind, improvisational comedy performance to the stage at Cowboy Monkey. We use your suggestions to roll out the laughs. Proceeds from our Cowboy Monkey performances go to support a different charity each month. This month’s admission will be contributed to the funds being raised at the Hearts For Haiti Event.
Come out to Cowboy Monkey for some laughs and support an important cause!
Thursday, March 4 @ The Cowboy Monkey, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Admission $4
Find the event on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=330771723590&ref=mf
and/or check out their site www.zooimprov.com
New CDA Committee Structure
February 23, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Association, Uncategorized
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 Elmore & Carol Timms
Bettering communication with the community and members with an e-newsletter and researching website options.
Outreach Committee- Amy George & Karen Foster
Communicate and engage with community partners about existing opportunities for downtown businesses.
Partnership Committee- Mike Royse & Sonya Darter
Establish partnerships in Champaign- Urbana and work closely to develop value in these partnerships.
Membership Committee- Jan Kijowski
Welcome each new business as well as host events and get togethers for face-to-face contact with each member business.
Urban Environment Committee- Douglas L. Milburn
Works on projects related to the aesthetics and “environment” of Downtown.
Executive Committee- Trisha Bates
Establish and operate organization’s management structure.
The board and staff are excited to be implementing this new system to better suit member’s needs. If you are interested in being a part of any of these committees contact the office at info@downtownchampaign.com.
Mad Hatter Tea Party and Bella Fashion Show at Jim Gould’s
February 22, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Dining, Uncategorized
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.
Champaign 150th!
February 22, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Uncategorized, Welcome
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, 2010:
From the founding of Champaign to the 150 year tribute, a historical exhibit will chronicle Champaign’s story through magnificent narratives and artifacts. The 3-week exhibit is open to the public and provides group tours for schools, civic groups, churches, service clubs, and others. The exhibit is begin held at the CityView at the Illinois Terminal, 45 East University Ave.
- Monday-Friday: 8-1pm Group Hours, 4-8pm Public Hours
- Saturday: 10-5pm Public Hours
- Sunday: 1-5pm Public Hours
Celebrate Today. Champaign Music Festival
July 9 & 10, 2010:
A birthday salute to our community’s success will play out in this downtown Champaign Music Festival weekend celebration. Join us as we celebrate with great music during a music crawl through Downtown Champaign on Friday night and then enjoy musical acts on three entertainment stages on Saturday.
- Friday: 6-11pm
- Saturday: 12-11pm
Build Tomorrow. A Legacy Dedication
March 11, 2011
A gift to future residents of Champaign, a legacy project celebration culminates the year’s events. This celebration, held at the Historic Virginia Theatre and Downtown Plaza, includes attendance of elected state officials, a time capsule dedication, legacy fountain ceremony, and an art exhibit by Champaign youth.
For more information about the 150th celebration check out the 150th Informational Flyer or visit the website for sponsorship or volunteer opportunities as well as information on where to take historical documents and ways your organization, club, business, etc may be listed in the community calendar. http://champaign150.com/
Going Out Guide for Fat Tuesday
February 16, 2010 by CDAdirector
Filed under Dining, Uncategorized
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 rice, Grilled Andouille sausages with red beans & rice, Salmon with lobster hollandaise, sauteed spinach and Creole potato chips, Chipotle Bison burger with fries and house salad.
Their soup today is chicken & sausage gumbo. They also have oysters and mussels for appetizers!
Jim Gould
Gumbo along with a Muffuletta, Cuban Sandwich, or Philly Steak Sandwich
Lunch Buffet includes Sweet Potato Soup, Spaghetti, Meatballs, Red Beans & Rice, Fried Chicken, Pork with Sesame Garlic, Mixed Vegetables, and Assorted Salads.
Carmon’s Restaurant
$2 Tuesday with $2 off glasses of Luis Glunz Blanc, an easy drinking white wine from France and $2 off dessert crepes with the purchase of an entree! Other specials include Sparkling Hurricanes, Muffeletta Crepe and Sausage Gravy Crepe. In the evening, Blackened Escolar and Bread Pudding
Boltini Lounge
Have a traditional Mardi Gras HURRICANE. They will also be serving up some traditional “Nawlins” fare too: Gumbo and Jambalaya!
Cakes on Walnut
Serving up their delectable King Cupcakes!
Entertainment
Mardi Gras Mambo at Class Act Storytime 2-3pm
Boltini Lounge is hosting their weekly TNT- Tuesday Night Trivia along with a kick-off of their 9 week patio party promo with the Bud Girls. Tonight you can win a Budweiser Grill Set and of course BEADS!
Looking for Mardi Gras apparel? Check out Dallas & Co., Dandelion, Carrie’s, or Le Shoppe.
