Tickets are on sale now for Half-Stitched The Musical, running now through October 30th at Green Mill Village Theatre in Amazing Arcola!
Thank you so much to our friends at Green Mill Village Theatre in Amazing Arcola for sponsoring our weekend planner.
What could possibly go wrong at an Amish widow’s quilting class? When a troubled young woman, a struggling couple, a widower, a tough biker, and a preacher’s wife sign up, loose threads add up to a hilarious hit musical. Green Mill Village Theatre’s premiere performance of Half-Stitched will have you laughing and fighting back tears as personalities collide, but learn to lend a helping hand. Tickets are now on sale for Half-Stitched The Musical, running now through October 30th at Green Mill Village Theatre in Amazing Arcola! For tickets, visit their website, or call the Box Office: 217-268-4400.
The summer is still in full swing in CU, and while we are finishing up paperwork from school registration, or buying school supplies ,or hunting down those school uniform pieces, there still is fun to be had this weekend. Area festivals and fairs are going strong, including the Decatur Celebration. You could also get in your pool time at our local pools. Whatever you choose, it’s another great summer weekend in CU.
Thanks again for Green Mill Village Theatre for sponsoring our weekend planner.
More weekend picks:
What: Prairie Farm’s Last Weekend
Where: Prairie Farm, 2202 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
When: Open daily 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 9
How Much: Free
Appropriate for: All ages
Why You Should Go: The farm features traditional farm animals such as sheep, pigs, goats, horses, cows, chickens, and geese. Pet the animals from 3 to 5 p.m. (remember to bring your closed toe shoes). This is a Champaign-Urbana tradition! A must for anyone with young children. Closing another summer this weekend!
What: Champaign-Urbana Days
When: Friday, Aug. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday Aug. 8; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A Free School, Dental, and Sports Physicals Clinic will be held on Friday, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12-3:00 p.m.
Where: Douglass Park, Champaign
How much: Free admission and entertainment; some events may be ticketed and food will be for sale.
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Live entertainment, food, children’s activities such as Inflatables and touch a truck. There’s a fashion and talent show on Saturday at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Champaign Park District. For Saturday’s schedule, click here.
What: Class Act Presents “Free to Be…You and Me“
Where: SoDo Theatre, 114 S. Neil St.,Champaign.
When: Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
How much: General admission tickets are $5, payable by cash or check at the door. The box office opens 20 minutes prior to each performance.
Appropriate for: Best suited for children ages 4-11 and their families.
Why you should go: “Free to Be…You and Me” is a musical that celebrates individuality, tolerance, friendship and gender equality. With humor and sensitivity, it weaves together songs and stories by well-known writers such as Judy Blume, Shel Silverstein and Carl Reiner. Songs include “It’s All Right to Cry,” “William’s Doll,” and “Parents are People.” Come out and support local youth theater with this timeless family musical!
What: St. Patrick’s Youth Orchestra Summer Concert
Where: Faith United Methodist Church, Champaign IL
When: Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
How Much: Free
Appropriate for: All ages
Why You Should Go: St Patrick’s Youth Orchestra, a student orchestra of young musicians, will present their annual summer concert “Summertime and the Music Is…” featuring music from popular composers such as Gershwin, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Lloyd Webber.
What: Safety Awareness Day
Where: Farmer City Fair Grounds, Farmer City
When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
How Much: Free
Appropriate for: All ages
Why You Should Go: Bring your family out to learn about various safety topics and participate in interactive demonstrations. Kids will be able to crawl through Farmer City Fire Department’s Smoke House, see fire trucks and police cars, learn about tractor and farm safety, coloring stations, and much more. Free lunch will be served.
What: Late Nights at Sholem Aquatic Center
Where: Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign
When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
How much: $4 Resident/$6 Non Resident. If you visited the pool earlier that same day, you may re-enter at no charge with your receipt. Free for pool pass holders.
Appropriate for: All ages and open to the public
Why You Should Go: Get a few more late nights in and chill out at the pool before school starts! Enjoy a starlit float around the river, shoot the slides in the dark, or just relax on the beach and watch the night sky.
What: Summer Garden Concert Series
Where: Mabery-Gelvin Botanical Garden, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 5-7:00 p.m.
How Much: Free; food for sale
Appropriate For: All ages
Why You Should Go: Finish off the weekend at beautiful Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden with an evening of music and fun with jazz favorites by The Traditional Jazz Orchestra.
Weekend Planner features only a few of the wonderful events happening in our area. For a full list, please visit our Events Calendar, sponsored by Busey.
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