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10/02/2025

Thanks for “Funding the Dream” 10/2

Super excited for our Lifeline-connect Funding the Dream Banquet tomorrow at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center !

Even more exciting — our Master of Ceremonies will be the amazing Diane Ducey , and this year’s keynote speaker is none other than our very own Program Director, Randy Brown.

It’s going to be a powerful night of hope, inspiration, and celebration!

09/28/2025

10/4 “Craft Crawl” for beer lovers who want to explore 20+ spots in Downtown Champaign, IL

🍻 Illini Homecoming + Downtown Craft Crawl = the perfect weekend! 🧡💙

We’re just ONE DAY + ONE WEEK away from Champaign’s 1st Annual Downtown Craft Crawl (Sat, Oct 4 | 1–5 PM) 🎉

Still need tickets? Now’s your chance to score them with a special Homecoming discount! Use code Coming2Crawl at checkout and get 20% off your order. 🔑

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://champaigncenterpartnership.ticketspice.com/downtowncraftcrawl

Explore. Pour. Drink. Repeat. 🍺

09/26/2025

Sign up now for the Craft Crawl 10/4! Enjoy Downtown Champaign, IL

As the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, the heart of Champaign comes alive with the warmth of community and the clink of craft beer steins. Our 1st Annual Downtown Craft Crawl brings together 21 local gems for an afternoon of sipping, strolling, and savoring the best of autumn downtown. Here’s your guide to every stop on this hop-filled adventure:Read our latest blog here https://champaigncenter.com/pour-explore-repeat-meet-the-stops-on-the-downtown-champaign-craft-crawl/

🍁 Whether you’re in it for the beer, the vibes, or the local love, the Downtown Champaign Craft Crawl is your passport to the best sips and scenes of the season. Come thirsty, come curious, and don’t forget your stein—this is one fall afternoon you’ll want to relive every year.

🎟 Grab Your Tickets Now: https://champaigncenterpartnership.ticketspice.com/downtowncraftcrawl
📍 Downtown Champaign
🕐 Saturday, October 4 | 1:00–5:00 PM
🍺 21 stops | Custom Stein | Goodie Bag | Local Brews | Fall Vibes

09/25/2025

Join us at Pia's Sports Bar & Grill today!

🚨YO FRIENDS! 🚨

Former greats are joining us tomorrow at Pia's Pia's Sports Bar & Grill we’ve got tix for Saturday’s sold out homecoming game vs USC. C’mon down!

09/25/2025

9/25 come to Pia’s for Fighting Illini Football pre-game party between 3-6!

09/19/2025

Great to get winners texting “Amy Grant” to see at great show Monday 9/22 The Virginia Theatre (217)359-2255 (studio line)

HEY THERE CHAMPAIGN - SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
Happy to report I'll be performing in concert at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign September 22. Click here for tickets: bit.ly/42SkVdT

09/16/2025

9/20 in Paxton, Illinois music starts at 5:30 with Lexi Tieffel then Fuedin’ Hillbillies & Diamond Rio

09/15/2025

Champaign Center Partnership event for beer lovers 10/4! Sign up now with your friends & have a great time!

🎨🍻 It’s Getting Crafty in Here… 🍻🎨

We’re officially counting down to the 1st Annual Downtown Champaign Craft Crawl and getting in the spirit with a sneak peek of our time on ciLiving.tv with one of our featured stops — Martinelli's Market Bakery & Deli where we’re PAINTING our own beer glasses like true brew connoisseurs. 🖌️🍺

💥 21 downtown spots. Curated craft beer. Exclusive tasting steins. Epic goodie bags. One unforgettable Saturday.

🚨 Tickets are flying faster than a pint at happy hour — don’t wait!

👉 📺 Watch the CI Living Segment Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOoSZD5Dwug

👉 🎟️ Snag your Tickets Now: https://champaigncenterpartnership.ticketspice.com/downtowncraftcrawl

Let’s pour. explore. and repeat. 🍻

09/08/2025

We've got a pair of tickets to give away! Text Amy Grant to (217)359-2255 and try to WIN from Q96 so you can go to the show 9/22/25!

HEY THERE CHAMPAIGN - SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
Happy to report I'll be performing in concert at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign September 22. Click here for tickets: bit.ly/42SkVdT

09/05/2025

Candy Foster and Shades of Blue performing as the finale act during the Parkland College Community Education scholarship fundraiser Sunday 9/7 with the first of 4 bands starting at 2pm! Auction items including a signed REO Speedwagon Guitar!

04/04/2025

4/4 from 9-5 & 4/5 9-2 21st Annual Festival of Quilts