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Jefferson Middle School Presents...

Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce its Spring musical, "Wonderland! The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice." With hip-hopping music, it's an upbeat, coming-of-age story that audiences of all ages will enjoy. The musical will take place on Friday, May 16 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 17 at 1:30pm and 7:30pm at Jefferson Middle School, 1115 S. Crescent, Champaign.

Parkland Pops to perform "A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll"

Parkland Pops to perform "A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll" concert on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at Parkland Theatre.

Enjoy "Rock Around The Clock," "Stand by Me," "Let It Be," "Great Balls of Fire," and other popular rock tunes.

For more information contact Brian Hagry, Director, at (217) 373-3781 ext. 6355

Grace United Methodist Church Spring Concert

"The Amazing Music of Grace" - Annual Spring Concert - at Grace United Methodist Church, 2004 South Philo Road, Urbana. Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m.

Among the entertainers will be: Grace Channel Choir, Angelus Bell Choir, Kids Choir, LifeSong Praise Team, brass and piano solos. This concert is free.

Free Youth Orchestra Concert

The East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra will present a free concert on Sunday, May 19th. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM and will be held at the Faith United Methodist Church Life Center in Champaign. For more information call 356-9812

Washington Elementary School End of the Year Celebrations

The students and staff at Booker T. Washington Elementary School would like to invite family and friends to the following events:

Thursday, April 24th-Poetry Cafe beginning at 6 p.m. Come in and listen to poetry recited by students, teachers, and parents. Refeshments will be served.

Friday, May 23rd-Fifth grade students will present their musical, "Once Upon a Mattress" in the morning and afternoon. There will be two shows and two casts.

Wednesday, May 28th-Field Day and Celebration of Writing. The Celebration of Writing is all day.

For more information, contact Pricipal Sherry Alimi at the school at (217) 351-3901.

The Last Five Years

This contemporary 2001 musical, directed by U of I faculty member James Zager, traces the development and deterioration of the five-year relationship between Jamie, a rising novelist, and Cathy, a struggling young actress. Written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, crafts soaring melodies tinged with witty storytelling lyrics that easily blend tuneful pop with Broadway-style balloads.

Shows will be June 14,15,24,27 and July 2,12,13.

For ticket information call The Krannert Center at (217) 333-6280 or click the link above.

Landscapes of Experience and Imagination at Krannert

The Krannert Art Museum will be hosting an exhibit called Landscapes of Experience and Imagination: Explorations by Midwest Latina/Latino Artists. The exhibit will begin showing on April 4th and end on July 27th 2008. for more information call (217) 333-1861 or click the link above.

Urbana Park District Upcoming Events

Urbana Park District events:

May- Neighborhood Nights/ Auditions for Seussical The Musical

June- Strawberry Jam concert/ Lake House

July- Seussical The Musical

August- TBD

For more information contact Dana Mancuso, Marketing and Public Information Coordinator, Urbana Park District 303 W. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61801. Call 217-367-1536 or fax 217-367-1391 or click the link above.