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, January 16
A Tribute to the Works of Quincy Jones
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Local artists will perform music Quincy Jones produced, composed, and arranged. Enjoy the music he worked on spanning over 70 years.
Family Fun Night
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Details: Make a new friend by repurposing a sock into a no-sew stuffed animal.
Friday, January 17
Ladies Sigh No More
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 18 E North St, Danville
Details: KottrGrimm Theatrical Storytellers present Shakespeare’s most well-known heroines as they bring closure to their theatrical lives in this funny, fast-paced show. Performances also on Saturday, 1/18 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1/19 at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 18
Acting Out: Theatre Workshop
Time: Various Sessions
Location: Mahomet Public Library
Details: Theatre kids from all backgrounds are welcome to join in for a workshop focusing on acting skills, characterization, improvisation, and script interpretation. Registration is required. For more information and registration, visit Mahomet Public Library or register here.
Mountain Dulcimer Jam Session
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center
Details: Create music with fellow dulcimer players in a laid-back atmosphere for students wanting to practice with others.
Sunday, January 19
Winter Wonderland: Crafts, Cocoa, and STEM
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Details: Enjoy free books, hot cocoa, fun crafts, and exciting STEM stations for kids. Free and open to all. Organized by ARIPI (Academic Resource Initiative for Promoting Imagination in Youth) and DCFS (Illinois Department of Children & Family Services).
24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Details: For more details, visit MLK Celebration.
Monday, January 20
Empowering Your Dreams: MLK Celebration
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: St. James United Methodist Church
Details: Service includes music and a $6,000 MLK Scholarship presentation to a graduating high school senior from Danville. (Editor’s note: a motorcade/parade originally scheduled to start has been canceled due to the forecast of wintry weather.)
Email will-call@illinois.edu by Mondays at 8am with event information