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• Blog - Staycation, All I Ever Wanted

  Luckily for us, there are a lot of “staycation” opportunities right here in the greater Champaign County area! Here are just a few ideas for a trip right in your own backyard!

• Blog - Hot Spots to Get Your Art & Music Fix

  Arts & culture are the foundation of the greater Champaign-Urbana area. At every turn, you’ll find public art sculptures, murals, live music, and local art. Spring and summer are the ideal times to get out and enjoy this vibrant scene, with options to explore both indoor and outdoor spaces...isit.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 9/2

  A very happy Labor Day to everyone, and with the unusual week, hopefully you feel encouraged to get out of your comfort zone and do something a little Outside of Ordinary!

• Blog - Best Finds at the Champaign-Urbana Winter Farmers

  Curious about the Indoor Winter Farmers Market? Here's why it's worth the trip to Lincoln Square Mall.

• Events - Monticellobration 2019

  An annual street festival in historic, downtown Monticello, highlighting the things that make our community unique! Food trucks, vendor shopping, our beloved brick-and-mortars, and all kinds of pop-ups and entertainment! 2018 boasted a kiddie tractor pull, two magicians, an exotic petting...b

• Blog - Top Spots to Enjoy Champaign-Urbana's Local Flavor

  Farms, large and small, surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can enjoy or pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Blog - Concert Calendar for September

  It’s amazing month for music in the greater Champaign County area! Following ELLNORA, here are some concerts you can look forward to in the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Making a Memorable Leap Day in Champaign County

  Leap Day only comes once every four years. Seems like a perfect opportunity to do something Outside of Ordinary! Let's talk ways to make Leap Day memorable!

• Blog - Celebrate Local Foods

  Farms large and small surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus, and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Events - ”Reds of Christmas” in Historic Downtown Monti

  ‘Tis the season to be merry! It’s a red wine walk and shop event! Sample red wine from participating merchants while you check some Christmas shopping off your list. This event is always on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. It’s a guaranteed sell-out so save this...!