CVATC Workshop Participant Information

Entertainment and Restaurants

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

Local Restaurants

We will provide phone numbers and addresses before the conference dates.

Champaign locations: Downtown – Champaign down town is about a 10 minute walk from the hotel or a 5 minute ($5) taxi ride.

Bacaro (it hasn’t got its own website but many reviews are up there on the net)
113 North Walnut Street, Champaign, IL
(217) 398-6982‎
Most expensive in town. Good but way overpriced.

Cafe Luna
116 North Chestnut Street Champaign, IL
(217) 356-5862
http://www.luna-cu.com/
Best food in town. Expensive, but well priced.

Kofusion
One East Main, Downtown Champaign
(217) 531-1166
http://www.kofusion.com/
Reasonable. Japanese mixed with American and it is a bit like con-fusion. But it is worth a try.

Carmon’s
415 N Neil Street (Neil at Washington)
Champaign, IL 61820-3617
(866) 492-4241
http://www.carmonsrestaurant.com/
Moderate. French cuisine. Does crêpes and all kinds of main course.

Escobar’s
6 East Columbia Ave., Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-7467
http://www.escobarsrestaurant.com/Welcome.html
Moderate. Upscale mexican.

Urbana locations downtown – Urbana down town is about a 10 minute taxi ride (about $8) from the hotel.

The Courier Café
111 N Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 328-1811
http://www.couriersilvercreek.com/couriercafe/
Inexpensive burgers….

Siam Terrace
212, W. Main Street,
Downtown Urbana, IL 61801
Tel: 217-367-THAI
http://www.siamterrace.com/
Inexpensive

V. Picasso (it hasn’t got its own website but many reviews are up there on the net, even snapshots of the menu card!)
214 West Main Street, Urbana, IL 61801-2622
(217) 328-0122‎
Expensive and variable quality. Place is new and is trying—they need to learn about timing.

Other Locations

Very affordable eateries and fast food joints like Chipotle, Panera, Antonio’s, Noodles & Company can be found on Green and 6th Streets, Champaign. These are 10 minutes walk from hotel.

Also try:

Timpone’s (Italian) (710 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, 217-344-7619—15 minute walk),
• Good reputation for home made pasta, but their pasta is soft.

Bombay Indian Grill (403 E Green St, Champaign, 217-344-3380—10 minute walk),

The Bread Company (706 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana—15 minute walk)

Dos Reales (near Hampton Inn-1106 West University Avenue, 217-328-0411—5 minute walk‎).

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano (2235 S. Neil St., 217-356-4300—taxi ride)
• Best Italian in town (not saying much) but a bit far.

Weather and Clothes

The February weather is cold in Urbana-Champaign. The temperature in February can range from a high of 62° F (16°C) to a low of -2° F (-19°C), but expect it to be on the lower end. Snowfall for the month is usually between 2 inches to 5.5 inches and precipitation is of 1.68 on average. Warm clothing is a must.

http://www.atmos.uiuc.edu/weather/