Events for Friday, July 03, 2009

Live music

Big Bluestem CD Release Party
Iron Post - 6:00am
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Eat to the Beat at West Side Park
West Side Park - 12:00pm
Need a break from your busy workday? Join Champaign Park District in West Side Park Bandshell for Eat to the Beat. Bring your... More »  

Appy Hour & Live Music at Silvercreek
Silvercreek - 5:30pm
5:30pm-6:30pm: Appy Hour featuring 1/2 priced appetizers 5:30pm-7:30pm: Live music by local artists For more venue informationVisit Silvercreek's Web site... More »  

Road Song
The Clark Bar - 6:00pm
Road Song, the acoustic version, consists of John McMahon, on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Ann Schuldt, on bass guitar and backing vocals. Road Song... More »  

Indi Go Art Gallery features Rachel Schiff w/ Ryan Groff
Indi Go Art Gallery - 7:00pm, 9:00pm
Classical guitarist Rachel Schiff will be performing on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 7pm and 9pm. On July 2nd, Ryan Groff, of Elsinore, will... More »  

Matt and Tom Turino
7:00pm
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U of I Jazz Guitar Night
Iron Post - 7:00pm
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Christy Hays
Huber's West End Store - 8:00pm
Genre(s): Acoustic / Roots Music / Country Christy was raised in rural central Illinois in a family of musicians. Her acute observations of the human condition... More »  

Boat Drunks Block Party
Highdive - 8:00pm
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Summer in the Beer Garden presents Hathaways, Dottie & the Rail and the Duke of Uke & his Novelty Orchestra
Mike 'n' Molly's - 9:00pm
Hathaways is a brother-sister duo from tiny Rossville, IL. Elder sibling Kate has been writing and performing since 2001, but after prodigiously-talented James revealed his... More »  

Empyrean Soul w/ The Right Now
Canopy Club - 9:00pm
Genre(s): r&b / soul / jazz Empyrean Soul band members include:Kim Kozel Vocals Alex Blomarz Saxophones Peter "p-shank" Schankman Keyboards Kyle Buffo Bass Joel Caracci Drums WITH SPECIAL GUESTS    The Right Now For... More »  

Feudin' Hillbillys
Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd. - 9:00pm
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Orquesta Bravo! live at Hanford Suites
Hanford Inn & Suites - 9:00pm
'Best of Indy' salsa band Orquesta Bravo! has been invited to participate in a night of live Salsa music including dancing, drink specials, a cash... More »  

Run for Cover
Memphis on Main - 9:00pm
Plays favorites from the 70’s & 80’s, from Toto to BTO. ... More »  

Groove Dukes (formerly DR. Wu)
Iron Post - 9:00pm
For more venue informationVisit The Iron Post's Web site or MySpace... More »  

Golden Quality
Bentley's Pub - 10:00pm
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Radio Revelution
Radio Maria - 10:00pm
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DJ

Top 40s Dance with DJ Substitute
Chester Street - 9:00pm
Open dance floor and 2 bars. For more information: Call (217) 356-5607 ... More »  

Country Dancing at Bradley's II
Bradley's II - 9:00pm
Bradley's II (formerly LAVA) is under new ownership and is offering Country Dancing every Wednesday and Friday evenings from 9pm to 2am. Free line dance... More »  

DJ LEGTWO and DJ Belly
Radio Maria - 10:00pm
DJ LEGTWO and DJ Belly bring their eclectic styles to Radio Maria every Friday a night of upscale, trendy music. No teenie-bopper music. For... More »  

DJs Ian Procell and Reflex
Boltini Lounge - 10:00pm
Spinning house, funk, house, disco, house, classic rock, and more house music every Friday night at Boltini. For more host informationVisit DJ Ian Procell's MySpace For... More »  

Karaoke

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring Crazy Craig
Senator's Bar & Grill - 9:00pm
RockStar Karaoke featuring Crazy Craig every Thursday and Friday night. For more band information: Visit, RockStar Karaoke website ... More »  

Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber
CJ Dane's - 9:00pm
Every Friday & Saturday Night from 9 pm to 1 am, Karaoke with Paul Faber Dragon Productions. Huge selection of songs with a mellow atmosphere.... 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

Stage

Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents Scapin
Ewing Manor - 8:00pm
Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents Scapin by Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell, adapted from Jean Baptiste Moliere, and directed by Karen Kessler. With his father out... More »  

The Full Monty
The Station Theatre - 8:00pm
This smash hit musical is directed by Mikel Matthews, Jr. Plot summary: Six unemployed steel workers, inspired by the success of Chippendale's dancers, form a... More »  

Holidays

4th of July Weekend Sidewalk Sale
Tanger Outlets - 10:00am
Shop Tanger Outlets for extra savings during their 4th of July weekend sidewalk sale, Friday through Sunday. Special hours on July 4th are 10am-6pm. For more... More »  

Sparks in the Park
2:00pm
For more event informationVisit Tuscola's event homepage or Chamber of Commerce Web site... More »  

Ice Cream and Independence: A Live Radio Show
Virginia Theatre - 4:00pm, 7:00pm
Celebrating Abraham Lincoln and featuring pre-show Civil War Re-Enactors and Displays, The Concert Band of Illinois, Civil War Band Instruments and of course free Cold... More »  

4th of July fireworks, fun and entertainment in Monticello (Ongoing Event)
105.9 WGKC 4th of July in Monticello 5:30pm,

Fireworks Train
Monticello Wabash Depot - 8:00pm
Avoid the traffic in the park. Ride the train from downtown Monticello to watch the fireworks. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and insect repellent. The concession... More »  

Markets

Pontius Farms
8:00am
Pick your own insecticide-free berries, herbs and vegetables at Pontius Farms, which also includes a petting zoo and picnic and play areas. Visit http://pontiousfarm.com for more... More »  

Art Exhibit

New Ceramics by Rimas VisGirda and Yu-Ying Huang
Cinema Gallery - 10:00am
Taiwanese artist Yu-Ying Huang joins forces with her mentor Champaign artist Rimas VisGirda in a show of cutting edge contemporary ceramics.... 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

Game-playing

Magic FNMTournament
7:00pm
Magic Friday Night Magic Tournament ... More »  

Food & Drink

Happy Hour w/ Free Appetizers
Radio Maria - 4:30pm
Free Appetizers from 4:30pm to 5:30pm with any purchase of a beverage or tapa.... More »  

Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards
Sleepy Creek Vineyards - 5:00pm
You buy the wine, we provide the hot dogs and marshmallows to roast over our fire pit by the pond every Friday night from 5... More »