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Orpheum Museum hosts DIY days every Saturday for children to come and learn how to use recycled materials on various projects. Photo by James Kyung (James Kyung)

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Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion »
Address: 500 E. Peabody Drive Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-1861
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Parkland Art Gallery »
Address: 2400 W. Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: (217) 351-2485
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Orpheum Children's Science Museum »
Address: 346 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 352-5895
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts »
Address: 500 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-6700
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1. 18th Annual Petals & Paintings Benefit

When: April 17 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) — April 18 (12 – 5 p.m.)

Where: Krannert Art Museum.

More info: www.kamcouncil.org/Petals___Paintings

Don’t miss this unique showcase of floral arrangements made by regional award-winning floral designers in response to selected works of art. All proceeds go to upcoming exhibits as well as educational programs.

2. Parkland Student Fine Art Juried Exhibition

When: April 12 – May 8

Where: Parkland Art Gallery

More info: www.parkland.edu/newsEvents

Take in the artistic accomplishments — of all mediums — of the dedicated and talented students of the Parkland College Arts Department.

3. Artists Against AIDS 2010

When: April 23 - April 26

Where: Orpheum Children’s Science Museum

More info: http://www.gcapnow.com/

What better way to be artistically enlightened while supporting a great cause than this display of community talent and local artistry, which gives at least 50 percent of the proceeds to the Greater Community AIDS Project.

4. He and She

When: April 1 – 3 and 7– 11

Where: Studio Theatre at Krannert Center

More info: www.krannertcenter.com

This stage show, which deals with pre-19th Amendment gender and family roles, is a captivating story about a married couple faced with the issues of their desires.

5. Annual Mom’s Day Concert with the UI Women’s Glee Club

When: April 17 at 2 p.m.

Where: Foellinger Great Hall at Krannert Center

More info: www.illinois.edu/calendar

This concert featuring the harmonic voices of the Women’s Glee Club with special guests the Varsity Men’s Glee Club will be sure to put a satisfactory smile on mom’s face.

6. UI Black Chorus Mom’s Day Concert

When: April 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center

More info: www.krannertcenter.com

Women love choices ... so here’s another one for Mom’s Weekend. Another singing ensemble that is sure to impress mom and entertain you at the same time, this concert will be a hit with everyone.