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SUMMARY:State\, Town\, & Country Amateur Art Show
DESCRIPTION:This show highlights the best of show and blue ribbon winners from the county shows held in the spring. Amateur artists from towns across Illinois\, including our own Champaign County\, will display their unique pieces at the show. Original work from both youth and adult divisions are displayed for public viewing. \n\n\n\nExhibit Date: August 24 – September 21\, 2024Location: Springer Cultural Center *please see facility hours for gallery times
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/town-country-amateur-art-show/
LOCATION:Springer Cultural Center\, 301 N Randolph St\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, join us for an unforgettable series of Jazz in the Park concerts\, where friends\, family\, and neighbors come together to enjoy live music in the great outdoors. Experience the magic of jazz in a different neighborhood park each month as talented musicians take the stage to serenade the crowd. Bring your lawn chairs\, blankets\, and refreshments\, and get ready to relax and unwind as you soak up the soulful sounds of jazz under the open sky. \n\n\n\nMay 23 | Location: Clark Park | Band: Frank Kurtz Trio featuring Reginald Lewis – tenor saxophone\, Emma Taylor – bass and vocals\, Frank Kurtz – drums \n\n\n\nJune 20 | Location: Mattis Park | Band: Jenelle Orcherton & Friends \n\n\n\nJuly 25 | Location: Commissioners Park | Band: The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project \n\n\n\nAugust 22 | Location: Powell Park | Band: Chip McNeill & Friends \n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusician Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20 – Jenelle Orcherton & Friends \n\n\n\nJenelle Orcherton is a jazz performer and educator\, and is the Artistic Director and Founder of the annual Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival\, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this October\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nShe has served on many jazz and community organizations including Music Defying Boundaries and the Urbana Public Arts Commission. Jenelle has over twenty years of education experience and is passionate about giving all audiences the opportunity to engage with jazz. \n\n\n\nShe will be joined by Nick Young on guitar\, Nate Wahan on electric bass and James Mauck on drums playing a selection of jazz standards\, and favorites tunes.  We look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 25 – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project \n\n\n\nThe best of both worlds when Latin meets jazz! The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project is a fresh mix of outstanding jazz soloists\, rich\, Afro-Cuban inspired rhythms\, and unique arrangements of jazz standards. The group is led by drumset artist and percussionist Craig Russo\, who has a special interest in Afro-Cuban music styles. Craig has traveled to Cuba extensively to study at the prestigious National School of Arts in Havana. He toured Cuba with the all-star Midwest Cuban music group “Charanga Tropical\,” the first American group ever invited to perform at Cuba’s prestigious\, International Festival of Danzon.  Craig also performed with the international\, Grammy-winning Cuban salsa singer Mayito Rivera on his first U.S. solo tour. He recently played Levitt Amp Foundation and St. Louis Hispanic Festival Midwest shows with Tito Puente Jr.The group plays a familiar jazz repertoire but uses Latin rhythms\, which makes for a unique and engaging form of jazz. The Latin\, tropical sound lends itself especially well to summer events.  The music is multicultural and easily accessible to a wide audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 22 – Chip McNeill & Friends \n\n\n\n\n\nChip McNeill is currently a full professor and Chair of Jazz Studies at The University of Illinois. He was formerly associate professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Florida International University. Prior to that he was associate professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Virginia Tech University for six years. He currently tours with Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band as well as with Grammy award winning vocalist Natalie Cole. He is formerly the musical director and jazz tenor saxophonist for Grammy award winning recording artist Arturo Sandoval and has recorded with Arturo on his CD “Americana” as well as the Grammy Award winning release “Hot House” on Encoded Music. The “Hot House” CD won a Grammy Award for “Best Latin Jazz Performance”. Prior to Arturo Sandoval\, Mr. McNeill was the musical director and jazz saxophonist for legendary jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. Mr. McNeill produced\, wrote\, and performed on five CD’s with Maynard Ferguson including “Swingin’ For Schurr”(’01) Concord Jazz with guest jazz vocalist Diane Schurr\, “One More Trip To Birdland” (’96) Concord Jazz\, “These Cats Can Swing” (’95) Concord Jazz\, “Live From London” (’94) Warner Bros. Jazz\, and “Footpath Cafe”(’93) Avion Jazz. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20\n\n\n\n\nBurrito King\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 25\n\n\n\n\nBurrito King\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 22\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-3/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Commissioners Park\, 902 Glen Abbey Dr\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61822\, United States
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SUMMARY:CPD Youth Theatre Presents: Seussical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Seussical has become one of the most performed youth theatre productions and the Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre is proud to be producing this imaginative and whimsical show. Weaving together over 20 Dr. Seuss books\, Seussical jr. tells the story of a child’s journey through the imagination guided by the beloved Cat in the Hat. When the child’s imagination unfolds\, we find Horton the Elephant in the Jungle of Nool hearing small voices on a small speck of dust. But WHO could it be? He sets out on a journey to protect the small speck of dust avoiding monkeys\, kanagaroos\, and being put on trial but always staying true and remembering that “a person’s a person no matter how small.” \n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/cpd-youth-theatre-presents-seussical-jr/2024-08-10/2/
LOCATION:Virginia Theatre\, 203 W Park Avenue\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Bohannon":MAILTO:nathan.bohannon@champaignparks.org
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SUMMARY:CPD Youth Theatre Presents: Seussical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Seussical has become one of the most performed youth theatre productions and the Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre is proud to be producing this imaginative and whimsical show. Weaving together over 20 Dr. Seuss books\, Seussical jr. tells the story of a child’s journey through the imagination guided by the beloved Cat in the Hat. When the child’s imagination unfolds\, we find Horton the Elephant in the Jungle of Nool hearing small voices on a small speck of dust. But WHO could it be? He sets out on a journey to protect the small speck of dust avoiding monkeys\, kanagaroos\, and being put on trial but always staying true and remembering that “a person’s a person no matter how small.” \n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/cpd-youth-theatre-presents-seussical-jr/2024-08-10/1/
LOCATION:Virginia Theatre\, 203 W Park Avenue\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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SUMMARY:CPD Youth Theatre Presents: Seussical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Seussical has become one of the most performed youth theatre productions and the Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre is proud to be producing this imaginative and whimsical show. Weaving together over 20 Dr. Seuss books\, Seussical jr. tells the story of a child’s journey through the imagination guided by the beloved Cat in the Hat. When the child’s imagination unfolds\, we find Horton the Elephant in the Jungle of Nool hearing small voices on a small speck of dust. But WHO could it be? He sets out on a journey to protect the small speck of dust avoiding monkeys\, kanagaroos\, and being put on trial but always staying true and remembering that “a person’s a person no matter how small.” \n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/cpd-youth-theatre-presents-seussical-jr/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:Virginia Theatre\, 203 W Park Avenue\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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SUMMARY:CPD Youth Theatre Presents: Seussical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Seussical has become one of the most performed youth theatre productions and the Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre is proud to be producing this imaginative and whimsical show. Weaving together over 20 Dr. Seuss books\, Seussical jr. tells the story of a child’s journey through the imagination guided by the beloved Cat in the Hat. When the child’s imagination unfolds\, we find Horton the Elephant in the Jungle of Nool hearing small voices on a small speck of dust. But WHO could it be? He sets out on a journey to protect the small speck of dust avoiding monkeys\, kanagaroos\, and being put on trial but always staying true and remembering that “a person’s a person no matter how small.” \n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/cpd-youth-theatre-presents-seussical-jr/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Virginia Theatre\, 203 W Park Avenue\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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SUMMARY:CUAS Presentation: Ken Jacobs (NASA)
DESCRIPTION:The Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society (CUAS) is pleased to announce a special presentation by Mr. Ken Jacobs\, a key member of NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Artemis Launch Team at Kennedy Space Center\, Florida. The event will take place at the Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College on Thursday evening\, August 8\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nMr. Jacobs will provide an in-depth look at NASA’s ambitious Artemis manned space program. This event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the future of space exploration and NASA’s plans to return humans to the Moon — and eventually Mars. There will be a question-and- answer session following the presentation. The next launch of Artemis could come as early as September 2025 with four crew members aboard. \n\n\n\nThe event is open to the public at no charge and no tickets needed.
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/cuas-presentation-ken-jacobs-nasa/
LOCATION:Staerkel Planetarium\, 2400 W Bradley Ave\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61822
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Southlynn-Savage":MAILTO:zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
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SUMMARY:Hessel Park Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, gather your friends\, family\, and neighbors for our Hessel Park Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. \n\n\n\nDATE | BAND | TIME \n\n\n\n\nMay 4 | Edison Middle School Bands | 2-5p\n\n\n\nJune 1 | Tony Lindsey and the Smoke Wagon | 6-8p\n\n\n\nJuly 6 | Magnolia Janes | 6-8p\n\n\n\nAugust 3 | New Souls | 6-8p\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusician Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6 – Magnolia Janes \n\n\n\n\n\nEthereal harmonies and nostalgic melodies weave together to tell honest stories that capture the everyday moments that so often pass us by. The Magnolia Janes have a way of sorting through life’s highs and lows\, painting lush\, emotional soundscapes that guide listeners to look for the beauty within. \n\n\n\n\nMagnolia Janes Full Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 1\n\n\n\n\nBrien’s Bistro\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 3\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/hessel-park-concerts-5/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to our exciting Day in the Park event\, where fun knows no bounds and admission is free! Step into a carnival atmosphere filled with games\, music\, delicious food\, and endless entertainment. From classic carnival games to toe-tapping tunes\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience a day of pure fun and excitement at the park! \n\n\n\nMay 26 | Robert C. Porter Family Park *RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 9*June 23 | Turnberry Ridge ParkJuly 28 | Robeson ParkAugust 25 | Eisner Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 9\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s Tacos\n\n\n\nKona Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s Tacos\n\n\n\nIce Daddy’s\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s Tacos\n\n\n\nIce Daddy’s
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/day-in-the-park/2024-07-28/
LOCATION:Turnberry Ridge Park\, 910 Cobblefield Rd.\, Champaign\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, join us for an unforgettable series of Jazz in the Park concerts\, where friends\, family\, and neighbors come together to enjoy live music in the great outdoors. Experience the magic of jazz in a different neighborhood park each month as talented musicians take the stage to serenade the crowd. Bring your lawn chairs\, blankets\, and refreshments\, and get ready to relax and unwind as you soak up the soulful sounds of jazz under the open sky. \n\n\n\nMay 23 | Location: Clark Park | Band: Frank Kurtz Trio featuring Reginald Lewis – tenor saxophone\, Emma Taylor – bass and vocals\, Frank Kurtz – drums \n\n\n\nJune 20 | Location: Mattis Park | Band: Jenelle Orcherton & Friends \n\n\n\nJuly 25 | Location: Commissioners Park | Band: The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project \n\n\n\nAugust 22 | Location: Powell Park | Band: Chip McNeill & Friends \n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusician Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20 – Jenelle Orcherton & Friends \n\n\n\nJenelle Orcherton is a jazz performer and educator\, and is the Artistic Director and Founder of the annual Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival\, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this October\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nShe has served on many jazz and community organizations including Music Defying Boundaries and the Urbana Public Arts Commission. Jenelle has over twenty years of education experience and is passionate about giving all audiences the opportunity to engage with jazz. \n\n\n\nShe will be joined by Nick Young on guitar\, Nate Wahan on electric bass and James Mauck on drums playing a selection of jazz standards\, and favorites tunes.  We look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 25 – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project \n\n\n\nThe best of both worlds when Latin meets jazz! The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project is a fresh mix of outstanding jazz soloists\, rich\, Afro-Cuban inspired rhythms\, and unique arrangements of jazz standards. The group is led by drumset artist and percussionist Craig Russo\, who has a special interest in Afro-Cuban music styles. Craig has traveled to Cuba extensively to study at the prestigious National School of Arts in Havana. He toured Cuba with the all-star Midwest Cuban music group “Charanga Tropical\,” the first American group ever invited to perform at Cuba’s prestigious\, International Festival of Danzon.  Craig also performed with the international\, Grammy-winning Cuban salsa singer Mayito Rivera on his first U.S. solo tour. He recently played Levitt Amp Foundation and St. Louis Hispanic Festival Midwest shows with Tito Puente Jr.The group plays a familiar jazz repertoire but uses Latin rhythms\, which makes for a unique and engaging form of jazz. The Latin\, tropical sound lends itself especially well to summer events.  The music is multicultural and easily accessible to a wide audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 22 – Chip McNeill & Friends \n\n\n\n\n\nChip McNeill is currently a full professor and Chair of Jazz Studies at The University of Illinois. He was formerly associate professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Florida International University. Prior to that he was associate professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Virginia Tech University for six years. He currently tours with Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band as well as with Grammy award winning vocalist Natalie Cole. He is formerly the musical director and jazz tenor saxophonist for Grammy award winning recording artist Arturo Sandoval and has recorded with Arturo on his CD “Americana” as well as the Grammy Award winning release “Hot House” on Encoded Music. The “Hot House” CD won a Grammy Award for “Best Latin Jazz Performance”. Prior to Arturo Sandoval\, Mr. McNeill was the musical director and jazz saxophonist for legendary jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. Mr. McNeill produced\, wrote\, and performed on five CD’s with Maynard Ferguson including “Swingin’ For Schurr”(’01) Concord Jazz with guest jazz vocalist Diane Schurr\, “One More Trip To Birdland” (’96) Concord Jazz\, “These Cats Can Swing” (’95) Concord Jazz\, “Live From London” (’94) Warner Bros. Jazz\, and “Footpath Cafe”(’93) Avion Jazz. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20\n\n\n\n\nBurrito King\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 25\n\n\n\n\nBurrito King\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 22\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-3/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Commissioners Park\, 902 Glen Abbey Dr\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61822\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Southlynn-Savage":MAILTO:zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240430T172129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T202856Z
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SUMMARY:EXCLUSIVE! Season Pool Pass Holder Movie Nights
DESCRIPTION:MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29 IS CANCELLED DUE TO MECHANICAL ISSUES. \n\n\n\nMovie Nights are open to season pool pass holders only – so don’t miss out on the fun – get your pass today! \n\n\n\nDate | Movie | Rain Date \n\n\n\nJune 29 | Finding Nemo | June 30 (CANCELLED) \n\n\n\nDue to mechanical issues\, the main pool and lap pool will be closed for the foreseeable future. Tonight’s pool pass holder movie night (6/29) and Monday morning’s sensory swim events (7/1) are canceled. \n\n\n\nThe pool will remain open with the enclosed slides\, tube slide\, lazy\, river\, and toddler area still available. We will keep everyone posted on re-opening here and on the Rainout Line! Don’t forget Champaign Park District’s multiple Splash Pads are open this weekend as well! \n\n\n\nJuly 20 | Finding Dory | July 21 \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Season Pool Pass!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/exclusive-season-pool-pass-holder-movie-nights/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:Sholem Aquatic Center\, 2307 Sangamon Drive\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Hays":MAILTO:ryan.hays@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T233000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240314T211854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T211334Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Flix
DESCRIPTION:Grab your blankets and get ready for a magical evening under the stars with our Thursday Night Flicks! Join us once a month during the summer for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience. Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy as we screen a variety of films while the sky darkens. We’ll provide the popcorn\, sweet treats\, and drinks\, so all you need to do is bring your family and friends for a night of entertainment. Movies begin at dusk\, so don’t be late to claim your spot and settle in for a cinematic journey under the open sky. \n\n\n\nDATE | PARK | MOVIE \n\n\n\n\nJune 6 | Johnston Park | The Mitchells vs. The Machines\n\n\n\nJuly 11 | West Side Park | Top Gun: Maverick\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMovies begin between 8:45-9p \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailers\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mitchells vs. The Machines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop Gun: Maverick
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/thursday-night-flix-2/2024-07-11/
LOCATION:Johnston Park\, 701 Goldenview Dr.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Southlynn-Savage":MAILTO:zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240626T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T163109Z
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SUMMARY:Clark Park Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MEETING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS AT HAYS RECREATION CENTER! \n\n\n\nJoin us at Hays Recreation Center on Tuesday\, July 9 at 5:30pm to hear from Architectural Expressions\, LLC about the upcoming development project for the park. We will discuss the needs for Clark Park that will be addressed and request your feedback as well. An online public survey will be sent out following the meeting.
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/clark-park-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Hays Recreation Center\, 1311 W Church Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Olson":MAILTO:dan.olson@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240703T144618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T204942Z
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SUMMARY:Hessel Park Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, gather your friends\, family\, and neighbors for our Hessel Park Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. \n\n\n\nDATE | BAND | TIME \n\n\n\n\nMay 4 | Edison Middle School Bands | 2-5p\n\n\n\nJune 1 | Tony Lindsey and the Smoke Wagon | 6-8p\n\n\n\nJuly 6 | Magnolia Janes | 6-8p\n\n\n\nAugust 3 | New Souls | 6-8p\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusician Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6 – Magnolia Janes \n\n\n\n\n\nEthereal harmonies and nostalgic melodies weave together to tell honest stories that capture the everyday moments that so often pass us by. The Magnolia Janes have a way of sorting through life’s highs and lows\, painting lush\, emotional soundscapes that guide listeners to look for the beauty within. \n\n\n\n\nMagnolia Janes Full Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 1\n\n\n\n\nBrien’s Bistro\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 3\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/hessel-park-concerts-5/2024-07-06/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Southlynn-Savage":MAILTO:zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240430T172129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T202856Z
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SUMMARY:EXCLUSIVE! Season Pool Pass Holder Movie Nights
DESCRIPTION:MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29 IS CANCELLED DUE TO MECHANICAL ISSUES. \n\n\n\nMovie Nights are open to season pool pass holders only – so don’t miss out on the fun – get your pass today! \n\n\n\nDate | Movie | Rain Date \n\n\n\nJune 29 | Finding Nemo | June 30 (CANCELLED) \n\n\n\nDue to mechanical issues\, the main pool and lap pool will be closed for the foreseeable future. Tonight’s pool pass holder movie night (6/29) and Monday morning’s sensory swim events (7/1) are canceled. \n\n\n\nThe pool will remain open with the enclosed slides\, tube slide\, lazy\, river\, and toddler area still available. We will keep everyone posted on re-opening here and on the Rainout Line! Don’t forget Champaign Park District’s multiple Splash Pads are open this weekend as well! \n\n\n\nJuly 20 | Finding Dory | July 21 \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Season Pool Pass!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/exclusive-season-pool-pass-holder-movie-nights/2024-06-29/
LOCATION:Sholem Aquatic Center\, 2307 Sangamon Drive\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Hays":MAILTO:ryan.hays@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240617T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T181125Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Reception: Moving On
DESCRIPTION:View this upcoming art exhibit at Springer Cultural Center starting June 22nd then stop by the reception on June 27th from 5:30-7p to enjoy refreshments\, speak to the artists\, and have the opportunity to purchase a piece! \n\n\n\n\nArt Exhibits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-exhibit-reception-moving-on/
LOCATION:Springer Cultural Center\, 301 N Randolph St\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Olden":MAILTO:Michelle.Olden@champaignparks.org
GEO:40.1182734;-88.245177
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T235959
DTSTAMP:20260624T175921
CREATED:20240618T183237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T183239Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Moving On
DESCRIPTION:Moving On \n\n\n\nShow Dates: June 22 – August 3Location: Springer Cultural Center \n\n\n\nReception: Thursday\, June 27\, 5:30 – 7p \n\n\n\nExhibit Hours:  \n\n\n\nM-Th*: 8:30a – 8pF: 8:30a – 7:30pSat: 9:30a – 2p \n\n\n\n*Closed on July 4
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-exhibit-moving-on/
LOCATION:Springer Cultural Center\, 301 N Randolph St\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Olden":MAILTO:Michelle.Olden@champaignparks.org
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