Champaign County Community Coalition
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Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. The recipient of a Grammy nomination, an MTV Video Award, the 2005 Artist for a Better World award, and the 2006 Spirit of Youth award, Nadirah Shakoor is best known as the former lead female vocalist of acclaimed hip hop group […]
Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Afro D & Global Soundwaves is a socially-conscious hip hop/jazz/funk band based in Champaign, Illinois. The band makes soulful music designed to be heard by people of all ages, bridging the gaps between generations by providing music that appeals to old […]
Reece will share a curated review of her favorite works. A reception will follow. About the Artist: Skeena Reece is a Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree artist based on the West Coast of British Columbia. She has garnered national and international attention, most notably for Raven: On the Colonial Fleet (2010), a bold installation and performance that was […]
The Black Joy Project launches February 2 with a celebratory reception of performance, food, and fellowship. About the Project The Black Joy Project aims to make an unprecedented celebration of Black JOY visible in our communities and museum spaces. The project celebrates the beauty, joy, and resilience of Black women and girls and their lived […]
Drop by the Champaign Public Library for some traditional kids activities from Vietnam celebrating Tet. Presented in partnership with The Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and the Vietnamese Family and Student Group at UIUC.
Join the Champaign Public Library for a 6-part series on eCommerce businesses with Natalie Kenny Marquez of Grow Marketing + Communications! In this course, attendees will learn the importance of the user experience when shopping online, as well as some helpful “do’s and don’ts” of building out a solid online store. Attendees will leave with […]
Anticolonial sticker-making workshop in collaboration with the Native American House. About the Artist: Skeena Reece is a Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree artist based on the West Coast of British Columbia. She has garnered national and international attention, most notably for Raven: On the Colonial Fleet (2010), a bold installation and performance that was presented as part of […]
SBDC Director Madeleine Wolske will hold open office hours at Launch at the Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month this winter from 12-3. Come in to get your questions answered about your small business! Walk-ins are welcome; no registration required. Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Office Hours at Champaign […]
Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Dexter O’Neal is what happens when you add mesmerizing stage performances and a soulful sound. A Louisiana-born, Illinois-raised stick of dynamite! Dexter’s musical stylings have roots in gospel, blues, r&b, and early jazz traditions. He is the frontman of the number […]
Is it a performance? An installation? A presentation? Come find out... About the Artist: Skeena Reece is a Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree artist based on the West Coast of British Columbia. She has garnered national and international attention, most notably for Raven: On the Colonial Fleet (2010), a bold installation and performance that was presented as part […]
Dance for People with Parkinson's has returned to an in-person setting! Experience the fellowship of communal dance with professionally trained dance instructors Laura Chiaramonte (Dance at Illinois) and Kate Insolia. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming environment. No dance experience is […]
Celebrate the Champaign Public Library's "The Art Connection: Schools to Library" exhibition series with kids, teens, and art teachers from Champaign schools. The exhibition will feature artwork by 50 students, curated by their art teachers. Be sure to visit both the children's area on the first floor and the FriendShop Bookstore on the lower level. […]
Join a festive celebration of Carnaval with food, drink, music, and dance from France, Latin America and Brazil! The party will start at 6pm in the Krannert Center lobby, with the concert at 7:30pm and dancing, drinks, and live samba following from 9 to 11pm. Come celebrate! EVENT DETAILS FOELLINGER GREAT HALL TU FEB 13, […]
Presented by Madeleine Wolske – Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and requirements for starting their business. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and will have the chance to ask questions throughout. Topics […]
Bloomington based Soft Spoken covers a lot of musical territory: jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and blues, with the smooth jazz filter set on high. With Gary Muhammad, lead guitar/vocals; Mike Gardner, keys/bass/vocals; Myra Johnson, percussion; AJ Chinnery, drums; Kenny Johnson, bass guitar; and featuring lead vocalist Jamika Russell.
Reginald Lewis & Friends is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Reginald Lewis. Inspired by Philadelphia’s vibrant jazz scene, the group pays homage to the city’s rich musical heritage while infusing their performances with a fresh and contemporary approach. Reginald Lewis is a composer, educator, and musician, and he is the grandson of the […]
Come to the Champaign Public Library for this can't be missed event! Located in the Robeson Pavilion Rooms, local career coaches and employment services will be on site to help you land your next job! Free and open to everyone. *** Win Prizes!*** Enter for a chance to win a Chrome book or a gift […]
Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Haki N Dem is an American R&B/soul group from Champaign-Urbana and Chicago led by Haki, a talented young musician and an incredible singer/multi-instrumentalist on the rise. His band consists of piano, vocals, bass, drums, trumpet, and guitar, playing funky neo-soul in […]
Join the Champaign Urbana Public Health District for this important panel discussing black health, wealth, and wellness. This free vent is February 22, from 6:00-7:30PM in the main conference room at 201 W Kenyon Road, Champaign. See you there!
Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to […]
Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to […]
Leading teams from the morning and afternoon Battle of the Books Playoffs will be invited to participate in the finals. Find more information under the playoff listings (Feb. 24 at 11 am and 1:30 pm).
Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle (2019), the award-winning and nationally recognized performance piece, is about a mother’s search for guidance from the spirits of her ancestors in the dungeons for enslaved Africans. The story takes the audience through a ritual journey that includes dance, music, and drama and leads to revelation, reconciliation, and rebirth. Walking […]
Enjoy stories and songs for children ages birth through 6 years with their caregiver. Our monthly Mother Goose on the Loose Storytimes are designed to get our youngest community members excited about reading! Presented in partnership with United Way of Champaign County. Mother Goose on the Loose Storytimes 11:15 am • Last Monday of the month at […]
Come to the Champaign Public Library and discover Latin American and Caribbean stories! Enjoy poems, rhymes, and traditional songs for children in Quechua and English. Presented in partnership with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Celebrate Leap Day with neotropical frogs from Central and South America and learn about their intriguing behavior. Presented by the University of Illinois Fischer Lab. ------------------------------------------------- Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
