Events for Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Live music

Donnie Heitler: Solo Piano
Great Impasta - 6:00pm
Donnie Heitler plays solo piano every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Great Impasta, newly relocated in Lincoln Square, Urbana. No cover. For more... More »

Road Song
The Clark Bar - 6:30pm
Road Song, consists of John McMahon, on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Ann Schuldt, on bass guitar and backing vocals. In 2007, John released his... More »

Dave Barns
Canopy Club - 7:00pm
Come see singer/songwriter Dave Barnes at the Canopy Club. Barnes describes himself as a man who has a "...hard time talking when there is a... More »

Traditional Irish Music at Bentley's Pub
Bentley's Pub - 7:00pm
Come and enjoy traditional Irish music every Wednesday at Bentley's Pub.... More »

Matisyahu
Foellinger Auditorium - 7:00pm
Hosted by Star Course, Matisyahu will be playing in Foellinger. Come hear the cool combination of reggae and hip hop music! Trevor Hall as special... More »

Dave Cooper and Joni Dreyer
Senator's Bar & Grill - 8:00pm
acoustic covers... More »

Caleb Cook
Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd. - 9:00pm
Genre: Acoustic Blues Folk For more band informationVisit Caleb Cook's MySpaceFor more venue informationVisit Rose Bowl Tavern's MySpace... More »

DJ

Hillbilly Humpday w/ DJ Halfdead
Radmaker's Rock & Roll Tavern - 8:00pm
DJ Halfdead spins all country all night every Wednesday night. Free Line Dance lessons. Drink Specials:$1 Wells & bottles $2 Margaritas $3 U-call-its For more host informationVisit DJ... More »

Weekly Top 40
Chester Street - 9:00pm
Top 40 hits played every Wednesday night at C-Street. Drink specials: $1.50 U-Call-It Shots For more information: Call, (217) 356-5607... More »

DJ LEGTWO
Boltini Lounge - 9:00pm
DJ LEGTWO (Larry Gates) spinning funk, soul and underground hip-hop every Wednesday night at Boltini Lounge. Combining loops, beats, turntables, pop sensibility and rapid fire... More »

DJ A-Ron
Highdive - 10:00pm
Raw Talent Productions Presents WEDNESDAY NIGHT EXPRESS! Come listen to DJ A-Ron spin the night away. All night $2 Beers & $2 Bombs. Go to... More »

Physical Challenge Dance Night
Canopy Club - 10:00pm
This week physical challenge is bringing out special guest Lincoln Jones. He runs Radioactivity on WPGU 107.1 and is a major player in Champaign's Dupstep... More »

I Love the 90's
Soma Ultralounge - 10:00pm
Every Wednesday DJ minigram spins the best in 90's dance music. Madonna, Prince, Bell Biv, Devoe, Boyz 2 Men, Beastie Boys and more! Drink Specials:$3 Jeager... More »

Salsa at Cowboy Monkey
Cowboy Monkey - 10:00pm
Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Mambo, Bachata and much more to the music of DJ Doctor J. Tango will be held from 8-10pm with the kitchen open... More »

Dance Music

Tango Night w/ DJ Joe Grohens
Cowboy Monkey - 8:00pm
Tango Night every Wednesday with DJ Joe Grohens at Cowboy Monkey. Free lesson at 7:30pm. Salsa Night with DJ Juan follows. For more venue informationVisit Cowboy... More »

Swing Dance
Illini Union - 9:30pm
Every Thursday night, they get together to swing dance and hang out. Any level of dance experience is welcome, from new beginners to experienced dancers.... More »

Weekly Salsa Night
Cowboy Monkey - 10:00pm
Enjoy the latin sounds of Salsa, Menengue, Bachata, Mambo, and Reggaeton served up by DJ Doctor J. ... More »

Concert

Karim Yengsep Sextet @ The Iron Post
Iron Post - 8:30pm
You are invited to an exciting evening of jazz at The Iron Post. Selections will be played from the Jazz Messengers songbook, and other compositions... More »

Karaoke

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring DJ Switch
The Corner Tavern - 8:00pm
RockStar Karaoke featuring DJ Switch every Wednesday. For more band information: Visit, RockStar Karaoke website... More »

The Legendary Karaoke Night w/The Outlaw
White Horse Inn - 9:00pm
The legendary karaoke night w/The Outlaw every Wednesday at White Horse Inn. Drink Specials: $7.00 Rum and Coke Pitchers $13.00 Captain and Coke Pitchers Premium drafts - $3... More »

"G" Force Karaoke/DJ every Wednesday at Fat City
Fat City Bar & Grill - 10:00pm
Liquid Courage Karaoke takes place from 10pm to close every Wednesday night at Fat City. Drink specials:$4 Miller Lite pitchers $3 Import bottles $3 Absolut drinks"G"-Force Productions... More »

Open mic

Open Mic Night at WRC
Women's Resources Center - 7:00pm
Open mic night at the women's resource center.... More »

Open mic at Green St.
Green St. Cafe - 8:00pm
Open mic every Wednesday night at 8 p.m.... More »

Open Stage Comedy Night
Memphis on Main - 9:00pm
Every Wednesday starting at 9:00, it's Open Stage Comedy night. If you want to perform, click Here for information. If you want a night of... More »

Open-Mic Night
Radio Maria - 10:30pm
Guitar, Comedy, and Spoken Word come test your talents out Every Wednesday Night. Hosted by Jake Fleischli of Tractor Kings and Jared Roberts of Zero... More »

Movies

Movie Times
If you're feeling like a night out at the movies, we've got you covered.
Check out our movie section for show times, movie synposes, reviews and more.
Show Times

Fundance Student Film Festival
Main Library - 7:00pm
The students of RHET 233 will be showing their short films that they've been working on this semester. Come out and enjoy some free cinema... More »

Stage

The Crucible
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - 7:30pm
In Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play, the Salem witch trials serve as the metaphorical backdrop for this ruthless exposé of power and self-interest in its... More »

Art Exhibit

McDonnell and Naragon
10:00am
Ceramics and studio furniture by EIU professor Dwain Naragon. Paintings by Barbara McDonnell... More »

Art

More Art & Museum Listings
Champaign County has an abundance of permanent and long-term exhibits for you to visit. These regularly occurring attractions are listed in a more detailed format in the art section.
Ongoing art and museum exhibits

Art History Lecture
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion - 5:30pm
"Patricia Johanson: Translation Between Art and Landscape," a talk by Xin Wu, professor of Art, American University. The work of contemporary artist-designer Patricia Johanson provides a... More »

Lectures

Rethinking Computing
Alice Campbell Alumni Center - 2:00pm
Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer of Microsoft will talk about how software and information technology can help solve the most pressing global challenges... More »

Game-playing

Euchre Tournament
Po' Boys - 7:30pm
Euchre tournaments every Wednesday at Po' Boys. Experience is not necessary.... More »

Literary

"Lies My Mother Never Told Me" Book Reading and Signing
Illini Union Bookstore - 4:00pm
The James Jones Literary Society presents Kaylie Jones - "Lies My Mother Never Told Me" book reading and signing. Kaylie Jones, accomplished author (A Soldiers Daughter... More »

Kids & Families

Around the World Wednesdays
Spurlock Museum - 9:30am
“Around the World Wednesdays” are back at the Spurlock Museum! Six sessions will be held this fall—October 7 to November 11—all between 9:30 and... More »

Storyshop at the Branch
Douglass Branch Library - 10:30am
Children from preschool through first grade are invited to this weekly program of stories, songs, activities, and just plain fun! No registration. For more information call... More »

Mind/Body/Spirit

Lunchtime Yoga at Amara Yoga & Arts
Amara Yoga & Arts - 12:00pm
Join us Monday - Thursday from noon to 12:50 for a fun yoga class designed to fit into your busy schedule. Relax and let... More »

Illini Media

Illio Yearbook Senior Pictures
Illini Media - 9:00am
Don't forget to get your SENIOR PICTURE! When you come in you can enter to win a FREE PAIR of DADS WEEKEND FOOTBALL TICKETS!! Photos... More »

Illini News and Interviews
4:00pm
Come listen in on the Illini News and Interviews newest programs at 3pm and 4pm. Hear the student-run Illini Union Board disuss the 150+ programs... More »

"Tri the Illini"- (FITers) Phenomenal Fighting Illini Triathlon Club to appear on UI-7 cable tv show "Illini News and Interviews
5:00pm
"Illini News and Interviews", a weekly public affairs television talk show created, produced, and directed by Illini's own college of media students enrolled in the... More »

Classes & Workshops

Mastery of Consciousness: How to become a stronger force for good in the world
School of Metaphysics - 7:30pm
The School of Metaphysics presents Mastery of Consciousness. In this course you will learn how to apply 13 universal laws into your life. You... More »