Local Entertainment

http://the217.com/ — website with calendar of events locally.

http://www.champaign411.com/ — website with local information

A few bands and shows that will be playing during our conference:

NOMO (with special guests) — The band plays music drawing from African polyrythms and American free jazz.
$8 cover
When: Thurs, February 11, Late show 9.30 pm
Where: Canopy Club, 708, S Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, 61801

Roses and Saké — High-energy rock music
$7 cover
When: Fri, February 12, Early show 6.30 pm
Where: Canopy Club, 708, S Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, 61801

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
$15 cover
When: Sat, February 13, Early show 8.00 pm
Where: Canopy Club, 708, S Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, 61801

Zorbas Thursday Night Jazz
$3 cover
When: Thurs, February 11, 2010
Where: Zorbas Restaurant, 627 E Green St
Champaign, IL 61820

Jonathan Keeble, flute (Faculty performance—could be dangerous)
When: Fri, February 12, 2010, 7.30 pm
Where: Foellinger Great Hall

Krannert Performing Arts Centre
The Krannert Performing Arts Center is the country’s premier university-based performing arts complex. Performances and programs at Krannert feature innovativeness and creativity of artists of the new generation alongside the world’s most beloved living masters.

Link to Krannert February Calendar Program: http://www.krannertcenter.com/makeplans/calendar.aspx

What’s on at Krannert during your stay?

Thursday 11 Feb
Killer Joe
When: Thu, February 11, 2010, 7:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Studio Theatre, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801-3788
Description: By Tracy Letts Robert Quinlan, director
When detective and part-time contract killer Joe Cooper knocks on the Smith family’s trailer door, carnage isn’t far behind him. Savagery and hilarity dog the Smiths’ scheme to grab easy insurance money through murder. Joe’s the man for the job, but the Smiths can’t pay his fee without some creative financing. The casual and callous approach toward violence in American society is brought to the fore in this brutally funny play. This play contains adult themes.

von Stade
When: Thu, February 11, 2010, 7:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Foellinger Great Hall, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801-3788
Description: Jake Heggie, piano
A monumental career ends with Flicka’s last tour across her favorite stages. Sultry, breezy, and infinitely warm, her singing and her presence have indelibly marked the world of music. In this unforgettable evening, she’ll showcase her versatility, charm, and glorious voice.

Friday 12 February
Dance for PD
When: Fri, February 12, 2010, 10am – 10am
Where: Dance Rehearsal Room (Level 2), 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801-3788
Description: Mark Morris Dance Group, Unity Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Carle Clinic, Dance at Illinois, and Krannert Center Marianne Jarvi and Kate Kuper, instructors Beverly Hillmer, accompanist This workshop originated by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group will provide symptom relief for patients with Parkinson’s disease and focuses on improving mobility, flexibility, balance, range of motion, mood, and overall quality of life. Caregivers and friends of patients are welcome to join in this free movement session with live music led by Marianne Jarvi and Kate Kuper of Dance at Illinois.

Killer Joe
When: Fri, February 12, 2010, 7:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Studio Theatre, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801-3788

Saturday 13 February
Killer Joe
When: Sat, February 13, 2010, 7:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Studio Theatre, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801-3788

UC Hip Hop
When: Sat, February 13, 2010, 9:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Stage 5, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801-3788
Description: It’ll be a house party when UC Hip Hop brings b-boying, emceeing, and deejaying to Stage 5.

Japan House.
Houses informal and formal Japanese tea rooms constructed by Japanese artisans, and surrounded by Japanese-style gardens. Tea ceremonies are held every other week throughout the year ($5, reservations required). +1 217 244-9934