40 North | 88 West presents
The 8th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival
Out & About Champaign County
Venues and Artists
Sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
and The News-Gazette
Thursday, April 15, 2010 | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN
Friday, April 16, 2010 | U OF I CAMPUS
Saturday, April 17, 2010 | DOWNTOWN URBANA
Sunday, April 18, 2010 | OUT & ABOUT CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
(Bondville, Mahomet, Rantoul, Sidney, St. Joseph, Urbana-Champaign)
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Sunday, April 18
OUT & ABOUT CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
- BONDVILLE/WEST CHAMPAIGN -
ARTISTS IN THE LANDSCAPE
307 W Chestnut (Rt 10)
www.theprariemonk.com
Sat 12-7pm; Sun 1-5pm. Showing of photographs, watercolors, silk screen prints, ceramics, sculpture and puppetry (Sunday only at 2pm) with artists David Monk, Charlotte Brady, Chris Berti and Miriam Larson. Live music on Sunday by Noiz Assembly, from 2-3pm.
MCGOWN PHOTOGRAPHY
5801 W Springfield Ave
www.mcgownphotography.com
Sunday only 12-5pm: exhibit of new photographs and oil paintings by Lawrence McGown, with drawings, watercolors, charcoal pieces, oils and more by the Monday Evening Life Drawing Group (MELD), presenting a wide variety of interpretations of the human form. Most works are for sale.
- CHAMPAIGN -
GRANDVIEW GALLERY
1514 Grandview Dr (across from Hessel Park)
www.briansullivanart.com
Thurs-Sun 12-5pm: “From 2D to 3D,” a husband and wife exhibition and sale of fine arts by Brian J. Sullivan and Siti Mariah Jackson-Sullivan. Three floors of work, with new paintings (oils, watercolors and acrylics), jewelry (mixed media), sculpture (ceramic and metal) and prints. The show continues through the month of April, Monday through Saturday, 12-5pm and by appointment (call 217.359.4456 or email mrartist2@gmail.com).
KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
500 E Peabody Dr
kam.illinois.edu
Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm: 18th Annual Petals and Paintings benefit to support the museum's upcoming exhibitions and related educational programming. Features floral arrangements created by award-winning regional designers in response to artworks from the permanent collection selected by guest curator (and Champaign florist) Rick Orr. With docent-led tours starting at 10am (Saturday only).
- MAHOMET -
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
presents:
- Sun 1pm: The Schwartz Family Headin’ Home Band @ Main & Lincoln, by Busey Bank
- Sun 1:30pm and 3:30pm: Illini Juggling & Unicycle Club @ Rte. 150, by Chef Benjamin
Click here for additional details.
MAHOMET VENUES
CENTRAL ILLINOIS DANCE ACADEMY
410 E Main St
www.cidadance.com
Sun 1-5pm: grand opening for the Central Illinois Dance Academy's new Performance Company. CIDA Performance Company is committed to use dance (modern, jazz, creative movement) as a vehicle for social change and make it more accessible to our community.
Sunday Schedule:
- 1-2pm and 3-4pm: Outdoor dance happenings every 15 minutes
- 2-2:30pm and 4-4:30pm: Children’s Movement Activity
- 2:30pm: Company Performance
CHEF BENJAMIN & COMPANY
1002 Commercial Dr #1
www.chefbenjamin.com
Sun 1-5pm: display and sale of still life photographs by Heather Ball and jewelry by Nancy Whitehouse of White Designs.
CCFPD – EARLY AMERICAN MUSEUM
600 N Lombard St (IL-47)
www.earlyamericanmuseum.org
Sun 1-5pm: “Artists in the Garden and Museum,” with demonstrations of blacksmithing and various artisans displaying their art (some will be for sale) while working in and around the Museum garden. Talk with the artists as they create!
Also includes “Try an Artform” and children’s activity stations.
Acoustic duet Road Song (John McMahon and Ann Schuldt) will perform from 2-4pm.
There is also an Artist's Gallery in the museum gift shop. Volunteer docents will be on hand to answer your questions.
Featuring works by Becky Simon, Marilee Hoffswell, Flood Plain Forge, Sally Walsh, Hugh Bridgeford, Don Briskin, George Wissmiller, Dale C. Evans and Kathleen Jennings.
FISHER NATIONAL BANK
1501 E Oak St
www.fishernational.com
Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm; Fri 8am-6pm. Come to Fisher National Bank on Thursday April 15, from 6-8pm, for an after-hours wine & cheese social and preview several of the artists’ works being featured around Mahomet during the Boneyard Arts Festival. Select pieces will be on display at the Bank during the week prior to the Festival.
THE GLENWOOD
1709 S Division
www.theglenwoodcommunities.com
Sun 1-2pm: Big Bluestem String Band - Kathleen Everingham, Becki Grosser and Jose Agusti – performs an eclectic blend of traditional and new tunes & songs, including folk, bluegrass and old timey. The band’s roots stretch out to include a wide array of styles: Appalachian, Celtic and French Canadian melodies, swing, blues and ragtime.
Sun 1-4pm: reception with refreshments, featuring visual art by Kelly Eddington.
JT WALKER’S
401 E Main St
www.jtwalkers.com
Sun 12-5pm: display of local contemporary art by Jackie Taylor, Nick Taylor and Anna Schweig with Fighting Illini sports photography by Craig Pessman. Open mic featuring spoken word, poetry readings and acoustic performances by local musicians. Restaurant is open Sundays from 10am-11pm.
MAHOMET IGA
202 Eastwood Dr
Display of photographs by James Ryan Hamilton, April 17-May 1.
MAHOMET PUBLIC LIBRARY
512 E Main St
www.mahometpubliclibrary.org
Sun 2-5pm: Display of hand-crafted greeting cards and scrapbook pages created by Brandi Katrein and Amy Webb. “Stories for Kids of all Ages from 1 to 100” by Camille Born at 4:15pm.
MAHOMET-SEYMOUR HIGH SCHOOL – CELEBRATE ART!
302 W State St
mssf.yolasite.com/celebrate-art.php
Sun: 10th annual celebration of the arts in the Mahomet-Seymour schools, with each student in grades K-8 displaying a piece of artwork.
A juried show for grades 1-12 (as submitted by teachers) is also featured. An Open House with music and performance art by M-S students, exhibits by guest artists - Laurie Hogin, Emily Price and Emily Yarger - puppetry by Ginger Lozar, craft tables for children, storytelling and more!
Sunday Schedule:
1-4pm: Open House, craft tables, exhibits, music and performance art by M-S students
1:30 and 2:30pm: Storytelling by Camille Born
1:15pm: Storytelling by M-S students
2:00 and 2:50pm: Puppet Show by Ginger Lozar
3:15pm: Awards Ceremony
MANUEL LAW FIRM
1501 E Oak St, Suite 1
Sun: “3rd Career Art Glass,” a display by Sandy Manuel featuring gorgeous hand-blown pieces, including paper weights, bowls, vases, ornaments and more. With a glass blowing demonstration outside, weather permitting.
WALK CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
1501 E Oak St
www.walkchiropractic.com
Sun 1-5pm: photographs by Craig Pessman. Pieces are available for purchase and feature children, animals and scenery from Craig’s recent trip to South Africa. Enjoy FREE massages from 1-3pm along with refreshments, giveaways and children’s activities throughout the afternoon.
- RANTOUL -
PRAIRIE VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
200 International Ave
www.prairievillagerc.com
8am-6pm, April 14-June 7: a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural exhibit curated by Dr Ian Wang and featuring photographs, pottery, drawing, painting, doll house craft, needle art, tea painting, and quilt art.
Artist reception with light refreshments on Sunday, from 2-4pm.
The artists are Mia Conner, Bob Booth, Wade Lester, Shea Campbell, William Guyogle, Jie Wang, Martha Wong-Carlos, Christine Boma, Geil Butler, Lucille Gibbons, Mary Krause, Martha Zasimovitch, Katy Zaphel, Ian Wang, Matthew Pacunas, Mary Bird, Dan Barrett, Sharon Davie-Barrett, Maude Rubenacker and Selena Wang.
- SIDNEY -
SIDNEY ARTISTS GUILD AT SIDNEY TOWNSHIP HALL
102 E Byron St
www.sidneyarts.org
Fri-Sun: large, family-friendly exhibit and sale of artworks in all media – oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, photographs and more - by members of the Sidney Artists’ Guild, students from Unity High School’s Advanced Art Program, Alvin Decker, Kuldeepa, Cassandra Clark, Sue Jones and Fay Stark. Also featuring artisan crafted jewelry and live bluegrass music. With barbeque by Greg’s Ribs and ice cream from the Sidney Dairy Barn!
Schedule:
- Fri 4-8pm: visual arts exhibit and sale, with an artists’ reception and refreshments at 6:30pm.
- Fri 6:30-8pm: live bluegrass with Grass Roots Revival
- Sat 1-8pm: visual arts exhibit and sale.
- Sun 1-8pm: visual arts exhibit and sale
- Sun 2-4pm: live Bluegrass with Grass Roots Revival
- Sun 4-6pm: live Bluegrass and More with Big Bluestem
- ST. JOSEPH -
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
802 E Douglas St
communityartsresource.org/jazz.php
Sun 3-4pm: join us for a lively concert of jazz music performed by the carTunes Jazz Band. A great event for all ages! This will be the jazz band's final performance in the 2010 season. Don't miss out!
- URBANA -
DRAGONFLY PRESS
2108 S Vine St
www.rosalindweinberg.com
Sun 12-5pm: display and sale of drawings, paintings and limited edition intaglio prints by Rosalind Faiman Weinberg.
GLASS LAKE STUDIO
2908 E Main St
www.soltec.net/glasslakestudtio/
Sun 10am-5pm: showing of decorative and functional blown glass. Gallery and studio will be open all day for sales and tours. Sign up for lessons. All work is for sale. See what's new and save on specially priced pieces!
HUA NIAN ART STUDIO
1308 S Race St
www.huanianartstudio.com
Sun 11am-5pm: featuring works by Hua Nian - originals and reproductions of acrylic paintings, pen and ink drawings and paper-tearing artworks. Prices range from $10-$3000.
KENNEDY’S AT STONE CREEK
2560 Stone Creek Blvd
www.kennedysatstonecreek.com
Sun: watercolors by Barbara Ryan displayed throughout the restaurant, also photographs and watercolors by Mabel Thurmon and Mei Johnston. Complete price list available. Restaurant hours: Sunday Brunch Buffet 11am-1:30pm; Lunch 1:30-4pm; Dinner 4-8pm.