Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
Thursday, October 9
The Great Outdoors: A Group Exhibition Reception and Gallery Talk
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Giertz Gallery, Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Details: Explore works by five national artists who examine the relationship between humans and the natural world.
https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/
Farm Aid Karaoke
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana, IL
Details: Sign up to sing songs inspired by Farm Aid concerts.
https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events
An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
Details: Hear from the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Shelby Van Pelt. Book signing to follow the talk.
https://champaign.org/event/an-evening-with-shelby-van-pelt-13225138
Friday, October 10
Small Press Soiree
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy an evening of talks by artists of small press publications and DIY artists.
https://www.ucimc.org/zine_library2
Illinois Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a combined concert with performances of old and new works.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/hindsley-symphonic-band-and-wind-orchestra-2
Saturday, October 11
Sugar Creek Arts Festival
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Uptown Normal, Normal, IL
Details: Celebrate the 42nd Annual festival with over 100 artists, as well as live music, food, and family-friendly activities. Runs through Sunday, October 12.
http://www.sugarcreekartsfestival.org
Scarecrow Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: AMBUCS Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate fall with hay-rack and barrel rides, games, vendors, a car show, and more throughout the park.
https://www.thegccambucs.org/
Art at Analog: Lumina
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Analog Wine Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy the opening reception and meet and greet with fiber and textile artist Tina Johnson. Exhibit runs through the end of October.
https://analogwines.square.site/
Sunday, October 12
Fall Craft Show
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mahomet Sportsmen’s Club, Mahomet, IL
Details: Shop for unique gifts, handmade treasures, and get ready for the fall season at this craft show.
Fall Craft Show
Occasional Cajun Band
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a mix of traditional Cajun , Creole, and Zydeco music.
https://rosebowltavern.com/
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