February 16 - 23 2012

It’s An ‘Appy Hour

Treat Yourself at Silvercreek!

Get your weekend started right.  Kick it off at Silvercreek’s ‘Appy Hour this Friday!  There will be live music by David Howieand 1/2 price appetizers from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in the lounge!

Make sure you check out the ‘Appy Hour menu to see which great foods we have at a great steal!

5:30pm – 7:30pm (music)
5:30pm – 6:30pm (1/2 off appetizers)
Silvercreek
402 N. Race St., Urbana

Annual “Hoopin’ for Hope”

Held by UHS Basketball

On February 17th, Urbana High School will play against Champaign Central in varsity basketball. This contest will also be UHS’s annual breast cancer awareness game, “Hoopin’ for Hope”. 

During the game, the Urbana Basketball Boosters will be selling t-shirts, donation stickers, day planners, and 50/50 tickets to raise money with all proceeds donated to breast cancer research.  The goal for this year’s fundraiser is to raise at least $1,000.

Sophomore game: 6:00pm

Varsity game: 7:30pm

Urbana Middle School

1201 S. Vine St., Urbana

A Weekend of Music

Only at Buvons

Come enjoy some great music this Friday at Buvons inside The Corkscrew.  Don’t Ask, awesome klesmer band, will be performing!

6:30pm – 8:30pm 

 Buvons

203 N. Vine St., Urbana 

Urbana Country Dancers

Enjoy a Contra Dance!

Orlando Florida powerhouse Eye of The Monkey (Gailanne Amundsen, Roger Amundsen, Joe Overton, Casy Meikle, Scarlett Amundsen) bring their own kickin’ flavor of contradance music while Meg Dedolph of Chicago calls!!

No partner, costume or experience necessary. Bring soft-soled, nonstreet shoes.

Cost: $5 per person and $4 for students (Children under 13: Free)

Learn more about Urbana Country Dancers by clicking here!

8:00pm – 11:00pm

New Dancer Orientation at 7:30pm

Phillips Recreation Center

505 W. Stoughton, Urbana

Women’s Health Issues

FREE Seminar!

Join us for a seminar that will focus on women’s health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, weight gain/ loss, and other relevant topics. 

Also discussed will be Nutrition Response Testing, a comprehensive, non-invasive system that finds the underlying cause of physical problems and treats them, leading to better health and well-being.

Space is limited.  Please pre-register at 217-531-2711 or visit us online at energyhealingsystems.com.

9:00am – 10:30am

Energy Healing Systems, Inc.

300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana

(Inside Lincoln Square) 

A Weekend of Music

Only at Buvons

Come enjoy some great music this Friday at Buvons inside The Corkscrew.  Almost “A” Trio, a gypsy strings and accordian band, will be performing!

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Buvons

203 N. Vine St., Urbana

Mardi Gras Buffet 

Come join us at Piato’s for a special Mardi Gras Buffet! Here is what will be on our menu:–Gumbo–Muffuletta Sandwiches–Red Beans & Rice–Jambalaya–New Oreans Bread Pudding–Tea or Punch–

Break up your week a little bit and enjoy this special Tuesday lunch buffet for only $10.  See what else we have to offer by viewing our website! 

11:00am – 2:00pm 

Piato Catering

Lincoln Square, Urbana

Healing the Present…  

Through Past Life Regression

Ever get the feeling you’ve been here before? Ever wondered where your fear of heights or closed spaces came from? Or have you just felt you knew someone very well…only, you just met him or her?

Find out how past life regression may give you some of the answers to these and other questions. Workshop includes a group regression session.

Hypnotherapist Catherine Novak has guided people on their journeys of self-discovery for more than 15 years.

Cost: $20, pre-registered by February 18; $25 thereafter and at the door. Learn more about Beads N Botanicals by clicking here!

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Awareness Through Movement

A Feldenkrais Workshop

Through a series of slow, gentle, and steady guided,
movements this class will

FRENZY Sale

Get amazing deals!

The Semi Annual Frogs & Fairies FRENZY SALE returns February 21st through the 25th!  Enjoy 50% off all resale merchandise on the sales floor (sizes: newborn to kids 12 and Maternity)!!  Buy new items to finish out this season & stock up for next year at GREAT prices!! 
 
To find out more, visit our website or call us at 217-267-6700.
 
Dates and hours for our Urbana Store are as follows:

February 21st: 10:00am – 6:00pm
February 22 – 24: 10:00am – 5:00pm
February 25th: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Ask about the new ‘TWIST’ this year too!!  

Frogs & Fairies
2860 S. Philo Rd., Urbana 
(Southeast corner of Windsor & Philo Rd.)

 AND Now in Bloomington too at
120 Krispy Kreme Drive!

Around the World Wednesdays

Calling Parents & Kids!

Create, play, and learn together through crafts and activities from around the world. Arrive anytime between 9:30 and 11:30. The program ends at noon. Cost: $2 donation per family member requested.

Learn more about Spurlock by clicking here! 

Every Wednesday: Feb. 1 – Mar. 7

9:30am - 12:00pm

Spurlock Museum

600 S. Gregory, Urbana

Spring Is Here!

12-Week Spring Sessions Begin

These classes will begin the week of January 30th.

Introductory Classes: Mondays 6-7:30pm, Tuesdays 7:30-9pm, Wednesdays 3:45-4:15pm, Thursdays 7:30-9pm and Saturdays 11:30am-1pm

50+ Classes:Tuesdays 10:30am-12pm
Yoga for Men:Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Yoga for Women: Wednesdays 9:15-10:45am

Visit our website at www.yoga-cu.com for more information. Please arrive 15 minutes early with an empty stomach and no fragrances to register, and be prepared to have bare feet in class.   

Starting week of Jan. 30th

Yoga Institute of C-U

407 W. Springfield, Urbana

February Art Now!

February’s episode of ArtNow! features our first interview with theatre artists, scenic designer Tom Korder and choreograpger Jean Korder.  They are currently working on a production of children’s musical Pinkalicious at Parkland Theatre, directed by J. W. Morisette.

 

Divergent Perspectives

Ball State Glass

 

The faculty and grad students from the glass program at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, are showing new sculpture through March 10. 

 

Viewable during store hours:

10:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday – Saturday

 

See other works by clicking here!

 

Now – March 10

Cinema Gallery

120 W. Main St., Urbana