FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
My Antonia at the Station Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri/Sat/Sun, $15 Fri/Sat, $10 Sun
Stay tuned for a review of this play by Meghan Whelan. (TN)
The Descendants at the Art Theater, Fri 5 & 7:30 p.m., additional 2:30 p.m. show on Sat/Sun, $6.50 before 6 p.m., $9 after
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale at the Art Theater, 10:00 p.m.
A “comedy/horror/Christmas movie.” OK, that sounds awesome. (TN)
Official trailer:
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
“The Spirit is Moved,” AMASONG’s Winter Celebration of Music and Dance at McKinley Presbyterian Church, Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4 p.m., $15–25 suggested donation
Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 4:00–7:00 p.m.
I’ve attended concerts by Amasong before and I always walk away newly surprised and grateful that we have such an excellent, talented, professional choral group right here, local, and available to us.
This year’s Winter concert will include contemporary composition by Meredith Monk, and will feature Subhalakshmi Kumar, Bharatanatyam (South Indian Classical) dancer, Josh Houchin, bass, and others. (TN)
Sign interpreted for the hearing impaired and wheelchair accessible.
Amasong contributed to the It Gets Better Project:
John Coppess: Leather & Music, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Indi Go Artist Co-op
Cover: $5
From the title, this sounds like something that belongs in the Rainbow Connection! But, alas, it is not.
John Coppess will perform original songs and covers, and will have CDs and leather items for display and sale. (TN)
Center for Women in Transition Donation Drive, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
The Center for Women in Transition is holding its 2011 Christmas Wishlist Drive. Please drop off your donated items at Indi Go Artist Co-op. Go here for an extensive list of needed items for both women and children. (TN)
Occupy Champaign-Urbana ― Get Your Money Out Rally, March, & Speak-Out, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
West Side Park Pavilion
Corner of S. State St. and W. University Ave.
Everyone will gather at the West Side Park Pavilion and march to the beleaguered Chase Bank in downtown Champaign. This rally is a kick-off for Occupy CU’s Move Your Money Project. This event’s Facebook page (linked above) has tons of information about the movement, the project, etc. (TN)
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Tis the Season, A Holiday Extravaganza, 10:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Emerald City Lounge
Cover: $5
Leiloni Stars, Aurora Lamont-Carrington, and Dymond Champagne-Calloway, plus a surprise guest will be performing a special Holiday Show.
The door cover is $5, but there is also limited VIP seating for singles and groups, so call Emerald City Lounge for pre-sale reservations: (217) 202-7565. (TN)
Holiday Pet Food Drive at Prairieland Feeds, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To benefit the Piatt County Animal Shelter and Martha’s Cupboard.
Drop-in Video Gaming for teens only at the Urbana Free Library, 2:00–4:30 p.m., Free
Candle Stick Lane opening in East Urbana, 6 p.m., Free
Laugh Local Saturday, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
I saw this on SoDo Theatre’s Facebook page. Here’s all I know about this event: Come laugh with us this Saturday. $5 at the door gets you in for shows, food, fun, & holiday seasoning.
I swear, SoDo Theatre is one of the coolest things we’ve got going in C-U. (TN)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
U of I Men’s Basketball vs. Coppin St. at Assembly Hall, 7 p.m., as little as $2 on StubHub