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Thursday, March 6
Artist Reception: The Natural World in Pastels
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Springer Cultural Center, Champaign
Details: Art Exhibition featuring works by Jessamyn Smith and Kathleen Toalson. The exhibit is open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. through March 15th.
More info: champaignparks.org
CUTC’s Little Women
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign (Second Stage Black Box Theatre)
Details: One weekend only! Experience the classic story of the four March sisters from girlhood to womanhood.
More info: cutc.ludus.com
Friday, March 7
Danville’s Got Talent
Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Historic Fischer Theatre, Danville
Details: Sixteen contestants perform to become Danville’s next big star, competing for a cash prize and a People’s Choice Award. Part of Danville’s First Fridays series.
CUTC’s Little Women
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign (Second Stage Black Box Theatre)
Details: One weekend only! Experience the classic story of the four March sisters from girlhood to womanhood.
More info: cutc.ludus.com
Saturday, March 8
US Quadball National Qualifier
Time: Starting at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Rantoul Family Sports Complex
Details: Watch athletes compete in this full-contact sport inspired by the magical game of Quidditch. Featuring 19 college and adult club Quadball teams from across the country.
Central Illinois Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show and Sale
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hessel Park Church, Champaign
Details: Show features members’ own orchids, repotting demonstrations, prizes, and more.
More info: ciorchidsociety.org
What’s Left Behind (The Documentary)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana
Details: A powerful documentary about Black mothers and families on Chicago’s south side fighting to survive after losing children to gun violence. Q&A to follow with directors and producers.
More info: whatsleftbehind.org
CUTC’s Little Women
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign (Second Stage Black Box Theatre)
Details: One weekend only! Experience the classic story of the four March sisters from girlhood to womanhood.
More info: cutc.ludus.com
Sunday, March 9
Pens to Lens Competition – Deadline Extended
Details: K-12 students can submit scripts that may be turned into a movie by local filmmakers, actors, and creatives. Selected films will premiere at a red carpet gala at the Virginia Theatre.
More info: penstolens.com
Viola al-Mashura (The Enchanted Viola) – A Concert Bridging Cultures
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Smith Recital Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Details: A fusion of Egyptian and Western classical music celebrating cultural dialogue and the uniting power of music. Free and open to the public.
CUTC’s Little Women
Time: 2:00 p.m. matinee
Location: Parkland College, Champaign (Second Stage Black Box Theatre)
Details: One weekend only! Experience the classic story of the four March sisters from girlhood to womanhood.
More info: cutc.ludus.com
If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.