Playing in Bloomington (Fall 2009)

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Welcome to Bloomington!Bloomington – Normal is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Illinois. Located in the center of rolling fields, you will see that the area is not only a great place to visit, but to live. You have no excuse for being bored with all of the different choices of attractions and entertainment, festivals, sporting events, restaurants, and shopping.

Both Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington feature unique retail shops and restaurants, as well as happening attractions and nightlife. While in Uptown Normal, you can visit the historic Normal Theater, which has been fully restored to its original condition and currently shows classic, independent and world cinema. While you’re in Uptown Normal, make sure you take time to check out the Children’s Discovery Museum. There, you will find three floors of unique, hands-on, larger than life exhibits including a 2,000 square foot agriculture exhibit. In downtown Bloomington, you will find the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, which is a recently renovated, historic theater that hosts over 400 performances and events each year. Also Downtown, you will find the McLean County Museum of History where you can explore, encounter, and experience the past through exhibits and programs about Central Illinois and its people.

We are sure that you’ll find something that appeals to everyone, whether it’s listening to the joyous sounds of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, watching a Bloomington Extreme Indoor Hockey game at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, a family outing at Grady’s Family Fun Park, or enjoying a round of golf at one of the many area golf courses. Feel like a day of shopping? Visit the Eastland Mall that features over 90 in-line stores, then stroll over to the Shoppes of College Hills and visit over 25 specialty shops. Don’t forget about the unique shopping stores in the historic areas of both Downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal.

Also, check out live theater on several stages including the Community Player’s Theatre, Heartland Theatre Company, the Miller Park Outdoor Theater, and the Normal Summer Theater. Don’t miss out on the live music events that are taking place at the Cefcu Center Stage at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, and the Connie Link Amphitheatre.

Bloomington-Normal is going to be featuring festivals all summer long. Experience Shakespeare under that stars at the well-known Illinois Shakespeare Festival, which will be showing performances of Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scapin and Richard III. In July, Uptown Normal will hold the annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival, featuring over 130 artists from across the country. Later in the summer, stop by Uptown Normal to try out some of the best sweet corn cooked by an antique steam engine at the annual Sweet Corn Festival.

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4 Dining

9 Nightlife

14 Entertainment

16 Attractions

20 Sports

26 Events

30 Illinois State Fair

32 Normal Park District

34 Universities/Schools

36 Lodging

38 Shopping

39 Transportation

40 Etc.

45 Important Numbers

46 Bloomington Area Map

48 Advertisement Index

49 Drop Locations

Dining

Alexander’s Steakhouse • 1503 E. College Ave., Normal • 309.454.7300Avanti’s • 407 S. Main St., Normal • 309.452.4436Baxter’s American Grille • 3212 E. Empire, Bloomington • 309.662.1114 Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano • 1501 N. Veteran’s Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.661.8322Big Mouth’s • 106 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.452.2900Beningo’s Restaurant • 610 W. Chestnut St., Bloomington • 309.829.1025Boo Boo’s Dawghouse 3907 G.E. Rd., Bloomington • 309.661.0877 116 W. Washington St., Normal • 309.820.7788Buffalo Wild Wings • 3220 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.661.8027Central Station Cafe • 220 E. Front St., Bloomington • 309.828.2323Cheeks Bar & Grill• 1206 Towanda Ave., Bloomington • 309.829.3655Chevy’s Fresh Mex • 704 Eldorado Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.0660Chicago Style Pizzeria • 1500 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.663.9566CJ’s Restaurant & Catering • 2901 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.663.4444Coffeehouse & Deli • 114 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.452.6774Coffee Hound Co. • 407 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.827.7575Cosi • 138 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.452.1900Cracker Barrel • 502 Brock Dr., Bloomington • 309.829.31554 - www.simpressprinting.com

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Culver’s 901 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.7070 1807 W. Market St., Bloomington • 309.827.3527D.P. Dough • 121 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.888.9663Destihl, LLC. • 318 S. Towanda, Normal • 309.862.2337Elroy’s • 102 W. Washington, Bloomington • 309.828.0142Famous Dave’s • 1603 Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.664.0044Fazoli’s • 215 Greenbriar Dr., Normal • 309.452.7700Flat Top Grill • 307 S. Veteran’s Pkwy., Normal • 309.454.1300Flinger’s Pizza & Pub • 608 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.820.8838Fusion Brew • 712 Kingsley St., Normal • 309.454.9300Garden of Paradise • 1412 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.828.8080Garlic Press Market Café • 108 W. North St., Normal • 309.452.8841Gill Street Sports Bar & Restaurant. • 3002 Gill St., Bloomington • 309.661.6387Grady’s Pizza & Fine Foods • 1501 Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.3335Gumby’s Pizza • 712 Kingsley St., Normal • 309.454.8629Hooters of Bloomington • 409 N. Hershey Ave., Bloomington • 309.663.4668Jamani Java, Inc. • 3703 Ireland Grove Rd., Bloomington • 309.664.5282Jake’s Pizza • 1520 E. College Ave., Normal • 309.452.7377Jimmy John’s 207 W. North St., Normal • 309.452.8200 305 S. Main St., Normal • 309.451.1800 2301 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.664.6800Jim’s Steakhouse • 2307 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.663.4142Kelly’s Bakery and Cafe • 113 N. Center St., Bloomington • 309.820.1200Kemp’s Country Kitchen • 506 IAA Dr., Bloomington • 309.664.2260Kobe Japanese Steakhouse • 401 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.663.1300La Bamba Mexican Restaurant 108 W. Washington, Bloomington • 309.829.5096 129 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.452.2243Lancaster’s Fine Dining • 513 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.827.3333Logan’s Roadhouse • 313 S. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.452.7100Lucca Grill • 116 E. Market St., Bloomington • 309.828.7521Medici • 120 W. North, Normal • 309.452.6334Michael’s Restaurant • 110 W. Washington, Bloomington • 309.820.1330Micheleo’s Pizza • 116 E. North St., Normal • 309.454.4444Ming’s Restaurant • 407 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309.452.3006

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In 1900, the small community of Bloomington was hit by disaster. Late one night, a small fire started in the back of a downtown laundry shop. It grew undetected until the fire engulfed the building. Bloomington’s fire department rushed to the scene, but the fire, fueled by high winds, had already spread to adjoining buildings. The inferno proved too much for Bloomington’s ill-equipped fire department. The alarm was sounded in neighboring communities, with firefighters from Peoria and Springfield responding. Fire en-gines were even brought in by train from Springfield, but by the time the flames were contained, they had leveled the downtown community.

The citizens of Bloomington vowed that such a tragedy would never occur again. After buying the biggest and best hook-and-ladder team they could find, they realized it would not fit in the station’s bay doors. In 1902 they built the new Central Fire Station, which served as the main fire station of Bloomington until 1974.After sitting vacant for a couple of years, the building was remodeled as a restaurant. Its design was basically as it is today: the engine stalls are now the main dining room, the horses were kept in what is now our kitchen,

and the firemen’s quarters were remodeled into banquet rooms and a martini lounge. The present owners purchased the restaurant in 2004. They look forward to being able to continue Central Station Café’s repu-tation for warm and casual dining and maintaining our rich history.

At Central Station Café, they want your function to be memorable, as well as a great success. They will combine your planning assistance along with Central Station’s team to provide your guests with excellent service and professionalism. Their unique banquet facilities provide a variety of services to meet any re-quest and can accommodate up to 220 people. Offered, is a full range of menu items that will compliment any breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffet, or hor d’oeuvre party. Bar services are also available. For information regarding banquet services, call (309) 828-6563.

There are several unique qualities of the independently owned restaurant: a banquet directorwho will help customize your event as well as oversee the function itself and a talented Executive Chef who is able to consider any unusual requests. All of this located in an old historical firehouse with a classic Victorian setting. The banquet rooms come with a choice of white, rose or burgundy linen tablecloths, burgundy linen napkins, china, silverware, and Libbey Glassware with table centerpieces at no additional charge. All of the rooms are equipped with their own updated sound system for your convenience.Whether you are planning a wedding, business meeting, or other social gathering, please contact the sales and catering manager to handle all the details.

From the Ashes...

Central Station CafeOpen: Tuesday - SaturdayLunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

220 East Front StreetBloomington, IL 61701

Phone: (309)828-2323E-mail: [email protected]

Dining


Ming’s Wok • 1101 N. Main St., Normal • 309.663.2883Moe’s Southwest Grill • 1730 Bradford Ln., Normal • 309.862.6637Monical’s Pizza 718 S. Eldorado, Bloomington • 309.662.8502 2103 N. Veteran’s Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.662.6933 1219 S. Main St., Normal • 309.454.7999Mugsy’s Pub • 1310 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.827.2628Noodles & Company • 609 S. Main St., Normal • 309.454.3900Outback Steakhouse • 1409 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.663.0455Ozark House • 704 S. McGregor, Bloomington • 309.827.3900Papa Murphy’s Take N’ Bake Pizza 2402 Oakland Ave., Bloomington • 309.662.9000 1531 E. College Ave., Normal • 309.452.7575Potbelly Sandwich Works • 609 S. Main St., Normal • 309.862.4850 Prime Time Pizza • 122 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.888.9999Reality Bites • 414 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.828.1300Red Fire Grille, The • 1605 S. Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.6800Red Lobster • 714 S. Eldorado, Bloomington • 309.663.9405Rock Restaurant • 607 Dale St., Normal • 309.451.4976Rosati’s Pizza • 203 N. Prospect Rd., Bloomington • 309.661.6575Ruby Tuesday • 1401 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.663.2776Schooner’s • 810 E. Grove St., Bloomington • 309.829.6841Shannon’s Five Star • 1305 S. Mercer Ave., Bloomington • 309.664.0808Shooter’s Lounge • 503 N. Prospect Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.1009Show-Me’s • 517 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.820.9241Taqueria El Porton • 901 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.820.1625TGI Friday’s • 9 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.2231Time’s Past Inn • 1216 Towanda Ave., Bloomington • 309.828.8312Tobin’s Pizza • 1513 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.828.0410Uncle Tom’s Pancake House & Restaurant • 1700 Frederick Ln., Normal • 309.862.3614Woozy Wings • 107 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.454.9357

Lunchtime Concerts Downtown Bloomington on Jefferson StreetWednesdays 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

July 22 Jim Markum New Vintage BandJuly 29 The ColleaguesAugust 5 Patrick Campbell of Jury’s OutAugust 12 Brian Chobin Quintet

Music Under the StarsMiller Park Bandstand - 1020 S. Morris Ave., BloomingtonTuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm

July 21 Jazz Chocolat’July 28 Central Illinois Banjo ClubAugust 4 Brass Band of Central Illinois

Music at McGrawMcGraw Park - 3202 Cornelius Dr., BloomingtonSundays 6:30 - 7:45 pm

July 19 Hip PocketAugust 9 Chicken Shack

Franklin Park Ice Cream Socials Franklin Park - 900 Block N. McLean St., BloomingtonThursdays - 6:00 pm Ice Cream Social, 7:00 pm Concert

July 23 American Red Cross of the HeartlandJuly 30 Humane Society of Central Illinois

Bloomington Parks & Recreation

Live Music


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Night Life

Bonker’s Place • 1507 S. Main St., Bloomington• 309.827.5822Brewe Ha’s • 102 S. Linden St., Normal • 309.452.7393C II East Lounge • 102 S. East St., Bloomington • 309.828.0431Cheeks Bar & Grill • 1206 N. Towanda Ave., Bloomington • 309.829.3655Coconut Louie’s • 2303 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.662.3231Copper Top Lounge • 1107 W. Locust St., Bloomington • 309.828.9932Dabar Inc. • 1504 Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.1672Digger’s • 230 E. Front, Bloomington • 309.829.3757Elroy’s • 102 W. Washington, Bloomington • 309.828.0142Entourage Lounge • 909 N. Hershey Ave., Bloomington • 309.661.6301Foul Shots • 706 1/2 W. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.451.9985Funny Bone Comedy Club • 1407 N. Verterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.664.5653Killarney’s Irish Pub • 523 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.828.1186Loft Martini Bar • 220 E. Front, Bloomington • 309.828.8464Lunker’s • 104 S. Linden, Normal • 309.451.3474Maggie Miley’s • 126 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.807.4301Maguire’s Bar & Grill • 218 N. Center, Bloomington • 309.829.0002Moose Lodge • 614 IAA Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.1432Mugsy’s Pub • 1310 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.827.2628Mulligan’s • 531 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.827.7796Nooner’s • 802 W. Front St., Bloomington • 309.821.1677Rhino’s Nightclub • 602 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.829.5926Rosie’s Pub • 106 E. Front, Bloomington • 309.827.7019Schooner’s • 810 E. Grove St., Bloomington • 309.829.6841Show-Me’s • 517 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.820.9241Slick Rick’s Motor City Lounge • 907 E. Oakland Ave., Bloomington • 309.827.6650Winner’s Lounge • 801 S. Main St., Bloomington • 309.828.2238Yankee Doodle • 1407 S. Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.8332


Live Music VenuesChanges with days and times may be likely, please contact venues for more information.

Braden Auditorium at ISU • Bone Student Center, 100 N. University St., Normal • 309.438.5444www.bsc.ilstu.edu • Check website for Upcoming Events!

Connie J. Link Amphitheatre • 611 S. Linden St., Normal • 309.434.2260 • www.normal.org

Daddios • 527 N. Main St., Normal • 309.828.4434 • www.myspace.com/daddiosliveLive Music Every Weekend

Fat Jack’s • 511 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.821.9222 • www.fatjacks.netLive Music Every Weekend

Gill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant • 3002 Gill St., Bloomington • 309.661.6387 • www.gillstreet.netLive Music on Saturdays

Illinois Brewing Company • The corner of Front and Madison, Bloomington • 309.829.2805Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays, Karaoke on Sundays and Mondays

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard • 33633 Illinois Route 9, Mackinaw • 309.359.9463www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com • Live Music on Saturdays 7:00 - 10:45 pm

NV Ultra Lounge • 107 E. Beufort St., Normal • 309.454.9357 • www.nvultralounge.comLive Music on Fridays and Saturdays • Bands: Call for Booking!

Pub II Bar & Grille • 102 N. Linden St., Normal • 309.452.0699Live Music Some Weekends

Red Fire Grill, The • 1605 S. Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.6800 • www.theredfiregrille.comLive Music Thursday Nights 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Shooter’s Lounge • 503 N. Prospect Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.1009 • www.ridethenine.comDJ’s on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Karaoke on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Six Strings • 525 N. Center St., Bloomington • 309.829.9977 • www.sixstringsclub.comLive Classic and Country Rock every weekend and more

Treehouse Lounge • 2060 Ireland Grove Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.5231Blues Music 3rd Friday of every month from 7:00 -10:00 pm , Karaoke 2nd Friday of every month

Winners Lounge • 801 S. Main St., Bloomington • 309.828.2238Live Music on Fridays from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, Karaoke on Saturdays from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am


The Shenanigans • Rock - Classic Rock - Popwww.myspace.com/theshenaniganscoverband

Binge • Rock - Popwww.myspace.com/rockwithbinge

Chicago Farmer • Folkwww.myspace.com/codydiekhoff

JammSammich • Funk - Pop - Rockwww.myspace.com/jammsammich

The Run Around • Rock - Pop Punk - Reggaewww.myspace.com/therunaroundband

Brainchild • Jam Band - Jazz - Funkwww.myspace.com/brainchildjam

The Reel Channel Cats • Bluegrass - Acousticwww.myspace.com/reelchannelcats

Dressed To Kill Show • Rock - Glam - Visualwww.myspace.com/dressedtokillshow

B/N Confidential • Rock - Acoustic - Alternativewww.myspace.com/bnconfidential

C.P.X. • Metal - Rock - Industrialwww.myspace.com/cpxband

Mind Drop • Rock - Metalwww.myspace.com/minddropband

Megasonic • Rockwww.myspace.com/themegasonics

Asleep On the Couch • Band - Rock - Hip Hophttp://www.myspace.com/asleeponthecouch

Sixteen Candles • Best of the 80’shttp://www.myspace.com/sixteencandlesband

Broken Stone • Rock - Classic Rockhttp://www.myspace.com/brokenstone1band

Smokin Revelations • Metal - Thrashhttp://www.myspace.com/smokinrevelations

Nicotine Poetic • Acoustic - Rock - Countryhttp://www.myspace.com/nicotinepoetic

Nothing Fits • Rockhttp://www.myspace.com/nothingfits4

Visit these local bands on myspace to see where you can hear them play next!


Loose Shoes is a variety band from Pekin, Illinois. It has approximately sixteen full and part-time members that specialize in live music entertainment for community events and private social functions. The band started as the brain child of Dr. Eric Reinertson, a local Obstetrician/Gynecolo-

gist. Originally, a smaller group of musicians were assembled to “jam” once a month or so, with some classic rock tunes and eventually play for the office Christmas party. Over the course of a couple of years, several musicians joined the band from various connections. Some have come and gone and the mix now includes about two more of everything; singers, keyboards, trumpets, guitars, saxophones, trombones, etc. Three of the members are local physicians, which occasionally gives rise to the name “the Doctors’ band”. This band has a strong rhythm section that is accented by a full brass combo and several exceptional vocalists. Classic rock covers and songs from the 1940’s to current hits are the predominant presentation material.

STRINGSDr. Eric ReinertsonDr. Reinertson looks back to high school, remember being asked if he wanted to play in a band. He thought that was a strange request since he wasn’t a member of neither choir nor band and has never played an instrument. He ended up agreeing anyway, bought a bass guitar and amp and memorized about 50 songs that were taught to him. Over the course of the last 25 years, Dr. Reinertson has been in many different bands. Until Loose Shoes, bass has been his primary instrument. He received a 1960 reissue Gibson Les Paul as a Christmas gift from his family and took a year’s worth of lessons. His focus is now on lead and rhythm guitar for the majority of songs and bass on a few others. “It is both challenging and rewarding for me to play and to organize this band. None of the previous bands have had as much diversity as this one and I truly enjoy this time away from life’s troubles. Every day is better when the music is playing.”Dr. Eric Reinertson is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Pekin, Illinois at the Women’s Center for Health. He was born in California, raised in North Dakota and then went to Nursing School in Wyoming, where he met his beautiful wife, Betty.

Scott MungeScott, also known as “Scooter”, began playing in front of the public during his senior year of high school and hasn’t been able to be dragged off stage since. He has done solo acoustic, duets and various bands over the years. “Music has always been a release for me and has always been a big part of my life. It is the free flowing creative balance to my logical side,” Scott says of his passion for music. Scott says that being a part of Loose Shoes is unlike anything he has ever done before: “The variety of music is refreshing and the band is truly a family. We can lay down some serious music and have fun while doing it. With such a unique variety of people and personalities, average is never an option both on and off stage. Without a doubt, this is the most fun I’ve ever had playing music.”

Bunny BalabanMusic has always been a major part of Bunny’s life. Playing nearly a dozen instruments has allowed her the opportunity to play with bands, orchestras, jazz bands, quartets, and chamber ensembles. Bunny is a cello and violin teacher at the Pekin School District and keyboardist, occasional guitarist and vocalist for On Higher Ground (a contemporary worship band at Our Savior Lutheran Church). As a Massage Therapist,

Visit them online at www.loose-shoes.us to find out more about the band, listen to song demos, view a performance schedule and more!

she is continually looking for music that will promote healing and relaxation. Bunny adds that her music skills have been continually challenged since joining Loose Shoes in 2002. “The growth in the group, both in numbers and musically, has been phenomenal. Even though everyone in the group holds down a “day” job, everyone works hard to make the group and each other better.

Brian BenassiBrian enjoys being in band with so many talented people. He loves to sing and hopes the band will be around for a long time. He really likes their horn section and how it sets them apart from other area bands.

Randy Kohtz Randy started playing bass guitar when he was 13 years old and was immediately hooked. He has been in many rock bands since that time. Loose Shoes gives him an opportunity to work with others who enjoy music and to play a variety of songs that reach many different people. For the past 26 years, he has been a letter carrier for the Peking Post Office.

VOCALSDr. Adrian CordobaMusic has always been a big part of Dr. Cordoba’s life. He started playing trombone at age 9 and has played in a number of bands during both high school and college. As lead vocalist and trombonist, he is very excited about the bands future endeavors and has really enjoyed playing with them. Also vocal, Brian Benassi, Randy Kohtz, and Bunny Balaban

KEYBOARDSBill Bond, MD Loose Shoes is Bill’s first band since being in high school, not counting playing the piano in hotels, lounges and bars, while attending Medical School for extra money. He has had a lot of fun playing with the band. “I have a long way to go being a synth player instead of a piano player, so I need to learn more than I can learn quickly at my stage of life. Bill is an Eye Surgeon at Bond Eye Associates.

HORNSMary YoungMary has been playing clarinet since she was 10 and saxophone since she was 18. Music is her way of relaxing and having fun. She loves being in Loose Shoes: “Everyone is very nice and super fun and its fun being in a “cool” band”. Mary is a Medical Technologist at Graham Hospital located in Canton. She plays her clarinet and saxophone in the orchestra at Pekin 1st Church of the Nazarene and has been known to show her face in the choir from time to time.

Justin RileyJustin began playing music, with the trumpet, at age nine as well as playing in school bands, symphonic wind ensembles, church orchestras, brass quintets, marching bands, pep bands, and various jazz bands, continuing into college. “I am very much enjoying playing in Loose Shoes as all of our selections are from those two categories. And, after being away from playing for a few years, I had certainly forgotten how much fun it could be to play in a band. I am very thankful to this group for the opportunity to play and have fun again.”Also on horns, Greg Locke, “the Kid”, and Adiran.

SOUNDS - Doug BalabanPERCUSSION - Brandon KohtzPART-TIME - Courtney Reinertson, Chuck Woodworth, Jeff OakleyRETIRED - Dan Driskell and Dr. Romeo Kabatay

Entertainment

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts • 600 N. East, Bloomington • 309.434.2787 Bowling and Billiards Center at ISU • Illinois State University, Normal • 309.438.2555Center for the Performing Arts at ISU • Corner of School & Beaufort, Normal • 309.438.2535Circle Lanes Bowling • 1225 Holiday Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.7402Community Players Theatre • 201 Robinhood Ln., Bloomington • 309.663.2121 Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre • 1451 Timberline Rd., Goodfield • 309.965.2545Heartland Theatre Company • 1100 N. Beech St., Normal • 309.452.8709 Illinois Symphony Orchestra • 107 E. Chestnut, Bloomington • 309.820.1650 • 800.401.7222McLean County Arts Center • 601 N. East St., Bloomington • 309.829.0011McLean County Dance Association •1316 E. Empire St., Suite C, Bloomington • 309.829.7070McPherson Theatre at Illinois Wesleyan University • Two Ames Plaza, Bloomington • 309.556.3232Miller Park Outdoor Summer Theater • 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington • 309.434.2260Normal Theater • 209 North St., Normal • 309.454.9720Normal Summer Theater • 611 S. Linden, Normal • 309.454.9540Palace 10 Cinemas • 415 Detroit Dr., Bloomington • 309.661.2452Parkway 8 Cinemas • 2103 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.661.9114Pepsi Ice Center • 201 S. Roosevelt, Bloomington • 309.434.2737Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center • 804 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309.663.8556Ride the Nine Billiards • 503 N. Prospect, Bloomington • 309.662.1009University Cinemas • 1010 S. Main St., Normal • 309.862.2221USA Ballet • 326 Fairway Dr., Bloomington • 309.665.0300Galaxy 14, Wehrenberg Theatres • 1111 Wylie Dr., Bloomington • 309.828.8081

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The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is preparing for their 17th concert season and Maestra Karen Lynne Deal’s tenth. In 2008-2009, the Symphony performed such favorites as Dvorák’s “From the New World” and Holst’s The Planets, set to an amazing 3-D display. This year promises to be equally spectacular with a celebration of Mendelssohn’s birthday, guest violinist and rock star Rachel Barton Pine, a world premiere, and famed guest pianist Leon Bates. The season kicks off with two free performances guaranteed to get the audience excited. The Orchestra plays at the Illinois State Fair on August 17th, at Miller Park in Bloomington September 5th, and at Douglas Park in Springfield on September 6th. The concerts are the seventh annual “Pops in the Park” series. The concerts November 20th-21st will celebrate the 200th birthday of famous composer Felix Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn was a German composer who lived from 1809-1847. His most famous works include the score to A Midsummer Night’s Dream (from which springs the traditional wedding processional). The Illinois Symphony Orchestra will perform the entire score, as well as his Symphony No. 3 (or “Scottish” Symphony) and his Violin Concerto. Rachel Barton Pine livens up the stage on February 12th-13th for the “Valentine Surprise” concert. In addition to being an accomplished classical violinist since the age of seven, Pine also plays violin for her rock band, Earthen Grave. She has released or appeared on 14 albums and performed music ranging from Metallica to Brahms. The “surprise” part of “Valentine Surprise” features a Mystery Love Story. In March, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra has the honor of presenting a new work by contemporary American composer Judith Shatin. March 12th-13th will be the world premiere of Jefferson- In His Own Words, a mix of both orchestration and narration. It follows a tradition of inspiration from any source, as Shatin is known for including birdsong and animal calls in her compositions. April 23rd-24th brings another guest artist with the arrival of pianist Leon Bates. Bates is an American concert pianist who has toured all over the world. He is well known for his work bringing classical music to children through teaching and college lectures. Bates will be joining the Illinois Symphony Orchestra on two of Beethoven’s works. In addition to the more formal Masterworks concerts, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra is known for their fun Pops concerts. Pops I is on October 30th-31st, suitably Halloween themed, and Holiday Pops on December 18th-19th. There’s always something to see at Halloween Pops, since many of the orchestra and audience members come in costume. There is a costume contest for the children, who get to walk on stage and meet Maestra Deal. The “Home for the Holidays” Pops is always a favorite, with classic Christmas music as well as lesser-known pieces. The dedication these musicians have for the music comes through in every performance. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is ready for an amazing season and to show Central Illinois how “It’s All About the Music.”

Illinois Symphony Orchestra

AttractionsAnthony Saluto Gallery • 412 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.824.9176Beer Nuts, Inc. • 103 N. Robinson St., Bloomington • 309.827.8580Children’s Discovery Museum • 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal • 309.433.3444Constitution Trail • 24 mile multi-use trail throughout Bloomington and NormalDavid Davis Mansion State Historic Site • 1000 E. Monroe Dr., Bloomington • 309.828.1084Distinctive Affairs • 202 S. Division St., Stanford • 309.379.2514Ecology Action Center • 202 W. College Ave., Normal • 309.454.3169Evelyn Chapel at IWU • 1301 N. Park St., Bloomington • 309.556.3005Ewing Cultural Center • 48 Sunset Rd., Bloomington • 309.829.6333Fairview Family Aquatic Center • 800 N. Main St., Normal • 309.454.9555Funk’s Prairie Home & General Museum • 10875 Prairie Home Ln., Shirley • 309.827.6792Glasener Beach at Comlara Country Park • I-39 North, Hudson • 309.726.2022Grady’s Family Fun Park • 1501 1/2 Morrissey Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.3332Illinois State University Farm • 25578 ISU Farm Ln., Lexington • 309.365.2211Illinois State University Planetarium • Corner of College Ave. and School St. • 309.438.5007J.T. & E.J. Crumbaugh Museum • 405 E. Center St., LeRoy • 309.962.3911Mackinaw Valley Vineyards • 33633 IL Route 9, Mackinaw • 309.359.9463Main Gallery 404 • 404 N. Main St., Bloomington •309.828.9500Make a Mess Kids Fun Center • 1503 E. College Ave., Suite G, Normal • 309.451.9600Matthew T. Scott Home • 227 N. First Ave., Chenoa • 815.945.3021McLean County Arts Center • 601 N. East St., Bloomington • 309.829.0011McLean County Museum of History • 200 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.827.0428Miller Park Pavilion & War Memorial • 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington • 309.434.2260Miller Park Zoo • 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington • 309.434.2250Mitsubishi Motors North America • 100 N. Mitsubishi Motorway, Normal • 800.433.8226Patton Log Cabin •262 W. South St., Lexington • 309.365.8531Prairie Aviation Museum • 2929 E. Empire, Bloomington • 309.663.7632Rike House Museum • 406 N. Chesnut St., LeRoy • 309.962.3311 • 309.962.7141Ropp Jersey Cheese • 2676 Ropp Rd., Normal • 309.452.3641Simpkin’s War Museum • 605 E. Cole, Heyworth • 309.473.3989Stevenson Graves at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery • 302 E. Miller St., Bloomington • 309.827.6950Sudden Impact Paintball • 7290 E. 550 North Rd., McLean • 309.874.3338Sugar Grove Nature Center • 4532 N. 725 E. Rd., McLean • 309.874.2174Telephone Museum of Gridley • 318 Center St., Gridley • 309.747.3177Timber Pointe Outdoor Center • 20 Timber Pointe Ln., Hudson • 309.365.8021Vrooman Mansion • 701 E. Taylor, Bloomington • 309.828.8816Wellgreen Farms Adventures on Horseback • 23274 E. 800 North Rd., Downs • 309.378.2124

- Photos by Kim Hewerdine

Miller Park ZooMiller Park Zoo has year round animal encounters, educational programs and special family events. Reindeer, Sumatran Tiger, Sea Lions, Amur Leopard, Red Panda, Gibbons, Bald Eagles and Saki Monkeys are just a few of the animals that are featured. Other features include indoor and outdoor exhibits such as the Tropical America Rainforest, the Wallaby Walk About, and the Children’s Zoo and Animals of Asia to name a few. For more information about the zoo and its activities, visit www.millerparkzoo.org.

2009 Calendar of Eventswww.daviddavismansion.org

309.828.1084

Aug. 1 - Antique Auto Expo

Sept. 25 - Lincoln - Douglas Reunion Tour

Oct. 21 - Nov. 9 - Blessings of the Table

Nov. 27 - Dec. 31 - Christmas at Clover Lawn

Dec. 19 - Three Mansions Christmas Tour

DaviD Davis Mansion

- Photo by Kim Hewerdine


We invite you to visit our farm and learn first hand how fine quality cheeses are made. Explore our grounds, pet our pure bred prize winning Jersey calves. Then take a look through our 600 square foot retail store featuring a cheese slicing room with viewing windows, self-serve product coolers and full-service retail counter.

WHY JERSEY CHEESE? At Ropp Farms, we raise only registered Jersey cows. Jerseys are a breed of cows that have a beautiful smaller frame, are butterscotch in color, and produce a much creamier milk. This rich milk is due to a consistently higher protein and calcium content produced specifically by Jersey cows.

WHY ROPP JERSEY CHEESE? For 10+ years the Ropp Family has dreamed of starting an on-farm cheese processing facility and retail store. Formerly, production agriculture was a vital fabric to daily life. Now, many children don’t realize their milk comes from a cow and not just the grocery store. The Ropp Family would like to share their knowledge and farm heritage to not only educate the public but also promote agriculture as a vital industry to American life.

Ropp Jersey Cheese is proud to be the first in Illinois to feature a Cheese-On-Wheels®: An on-farm dairy processing plant from Darlington Dairy Supply. Our cheese making process is all done on-farm, in a self contained cheese processing facility. The side of the facility has a wall of windows for viewing and educational tour purposes. This facility and process is USDA and Health Department certified and approved.

The Ropp family would love to have your group come out to tour the farm. They offer working farm, cheese plant, retail store and educational tours, along with special event weekends. So come out and visit us at the farm.

Educational Field Trips• Children can watch cheese making, feed calves, milk a cow and learn how milk gets from the cow to the store. • Possible additional activities (weather permitting): making butter, hayrides, story time in the hay barn, tour of the farm and watch crop planting (spring only) or harvesting (fall only). • Each child would be able to sample fresh cheese curds and each child will receive an activity booklet. • Cost $3 per child. 15 – 20 children would be our suggested number. They can be divided into smaller groups for each activity. • Best time to see the cheese making is from 10:00 – 2:30. For more information, please contact Carol Ropp, Educational Director, at [email protected].

HOW TO GET HERE:From I39 - Take exit 2, go west 2 miles, turn left on Ropp Road, go 1/4 mile south. Store will be on your left. From Peoria (I74) - Take I74 to Mitsubishi Parkway exit, at the top exit ramp turn right at to stop light. Turn left on Yuton road (Yuton road becomes Raab Road). Travel 1 mile to 4-way stop sign. Turn left on Ropp Road. Store is 1.75 miles on right. From East White Oak Bible Chruch - Take Ropp Road south for 1 ¼ miles. From Normal - Head west on Raab Road past Heartland Community College until you reach a Ropp Road (stop sign). Turn right on Ropp Road. Travel 1.5 miles north on Ropp Road. Store will be on your right.


Sports

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Bloomington Country Club • 605 Towanda Ave., Bloomington • 309.829.616618 holes over 6,407 yards with a par of 71

Crestwicke Country Club • 15671 E. 910 North Rd., Bloomington • 309.829.809218 holes over 6,829 yards with a par of 72

Den at Fox Creek, The • 3002 Fox Creek Rd., Bloomington • 309.434.230018 holes over 6,926 yards with a par of 72

El Paso Golf Club • 2860 County Rd. 600 N., El Paso • 309.527.522518 holes over 6,052 yards with a par of 71

Fairlakes • 2203 County Rd., Secor • 309.744.222218 holes over 5,207 yards with a par of 67

Hazy Hills • 25258 N. 1350 East Rd., Hudson • 309.726.92009 holes over 2,900 yards with a par of 35

Highland Park • 1613 S. Main St., Bloomington • 309.434.220018 holes over 5,725 yards with a par of 70

Indian Creek Golf • 7429 N. 2200 East Rd., Fairbury • 815.692.26559 holes over 2,920 yards with a par of 36

Ironwood • 1900 N. Towanda Rd., Normal • 309.454.962018 holes over 6,990 yards with a par 72

Lakeside Country Club • 1201 E. Croxton Ave., Bloomington • 309.827.54029 holes over 2,366 yards with a par 22

Leroy Country Club • Rural Route 150, Leroy • 309.962.34219 holes over 3,000 yards with a par of 36

Links at Ireland Grove, The • 3807 Ballybunion Rd., Bloomington • 309.661.80409 holes over 1,590 yards with a par of 30

North Greens • 901 NE. First St., Atlanta • 217.648.55009 holes over 3,390 yards with a par of 36

Prairie Vista • 502 W. Hamilton Rd., Bloomington • 309.434.221718 holes over 6,745 yards with a par of 71

Weibring Golf Club at ISU • 800 Gregory St., Normal • 309.438.806518 holes over 6,549 yards with a par of 71

Golf Courses

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Local Disc Golf CoursesDouglas ParkN. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield18 holes, Concrete Tees

Illinois Central College DGCState Route 24, East Peoria18 holes, Concrete Tees

Lake Eureka DGCLake Rd., Eureka18 holes, Concrete Tees

Laura Bradley ParkPark Rd., Peoria18 holes, Concrete Tees

Le Roy DGCSalt Creek Rd., Le Roy9 holes, Grass Tees

Lincoln ParkE. Sangamon Ave., Springfield18 holes, Concrete Tees

Lohmann ParkFlorida Ave., Urbana9 holes, Grass Tees

Maxwell Park301 N. Parkside Rd., Normal18 holes, Concrete Tees

McNaughton ParkState Route 29, Pekin18 holes, Concrete Tees

Northwood ParkN. Main St., Morton18 holes, Concrete Tees

PJ Irvin Park1601 McKay Dr., Bloomington18 holes, Concrete Tees

Roanoke ParkVictory Ave., Roanoke9 holes, Grass Tees

South Pointe ParkS. Sycamore St., El Paso9 holes, Dirt Tees

Washington ParkLincoln St., Washington18 holes, Concrete Tees

Professional Disc Golf Associationwww.pdga.com*Course Information, Directions and more!

With the incredible rise in popularity of ball golf, it’s no surprise that disc golf is also enjoying a similar -- if proportional -- rise in popularity. Disc golf offers many of the same pleasures: fresh air in a beautiful landscape, the camaraderie of friends, and the challenge and excitement of combining personal skill and speed to project an object toward a target. And perhaps best of all, disc golf is inexpensive. The only equipment you need is a flying disc, and most disc golf courses are located in municipal parks, which admit players for free or charge a minimal fee for daily or yearly access. Don’t expect to see many freestyle discs out on the course. These discs, commonly seen at the beach, will prove to be bulky and lack the distance you’ll want for driving. On the other hand, the sharper edges of a golf disc can be very painful if used for a game of catch! Traditionally dominated by 18 to 54-year-old males, the field of disc golf players has expanded greatly in recent years to include many women and families. Kids love it, it’s a cheap date and a great excuse to get a little outdoor exercise. Bottom line: disc golf can be big fun for everyone regardless of age, gender or economic status.

Bloomington-Normal Disc Golf Associationwww.bndisc.com

*Tournament, league and course information.


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Volleyball9/8 - vs. Eureka College @ 7:00 pm9/11 & 9/12 - IWU Fall Tournament9/15 - vs. Wheaton College @ 7:00 pm9/19 - vs. College of St. Scholastica @ 110:00 am9/19 - vs. Webster University @ 3:30 pm10/2 & 10/3 - IWU Titan Tournament10/6 - vs. North Central College @ 7:00 pm10/13 - vs. Augustana College @ 7:00 pm10/17 - vs. Wisconsin - Oshkosh Tournament10/30 & 10/31 - IWU Titan Classic

Men’s Soccer8/29 - vs. DePauw University @ 7:30 pm9/5 - vs. Carroll University @ 7:30 pm9/6 - vs. Principia College @ 5:30 pm9/10 - vs. University of Wisconsin @ 7:30 pm9/18 - vs. Monmouth College @ 7:30 pm9/19 - vs. Centre College @ 4:00 pm9/26 - vs. University of Chicago @ 7:30 pm10/9 - vs. North Central College @ 7:30 pm10/21 - vs. Wheaton College @ 5:00 pm10/31 - vs. Carthage College @ 5:00 pm

Football9/5 - vs. Hope College @ 1:00 pm9/12 - @ Alma College @ 12:00 pm9/19 - vs. Aurora University @ 6:00 pm10/3 - @ Carthage College @ 1:00 pm10/10 - vs. Millikin University @ 1:30 pm10/17 - vs. Augustana College @ 1:00 pm10/24 - @ Elmhurst College @ 1:00 pm10/31 - vs. North Central College @ 1:00 pm

For complete schedule of athletic events, please visit www.wiusports.com.

August16 - Women’s Soccer vs. IUPUI @ 12:00 pm28 - Volleyball vs. Gardner-Webb @ 7:05 pm29 - Volleyball vs. Texas - Arlington @ 12:05 pm29 - Volleyball vs. Oral Roberts @ 7:05 pm

September3 - Football at Eastern @ 7:00 pm6 - Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Illinois @ 2:00 pm12 - Football at Illinois @ 6:00 pm15 - Volleyball vs. SIU Edwardsville @ 7:05 pm18 - Women’s Soccer vs. Eastern @ 4:00 pm19 - Football vs. Austin Peay @ 6:30 pm25 - Volleyball vs. Drake @ 7:05 pm26 - Football vs. South Dakota St. @ 7:00 pm26 - Volleyball vs. Creighton @ 2:05 pm

October10/3 - Football at North Dakota State @ 1:00 pm10/7 - Women’s Soccer vs. SIU Edwardsville @ 4:00 pm10/9 - Volleyball vs. Bradley @ 7:05 pm10/10 - Volleyball vs. Northern Iowa @ 7:05 pm10/10 - Football at Southern Illinois @ 2:00 pm10/11 - Women’s Soccer vs. Creighton @ 1:00 pm10/17 - Football vs. Indiana State @ 2:00 pm10/18 - Women’s Soccer vs. Evansville @ 1:00 pm10/25 - Women’s Soccer vs. Drake University @ 1:00 pm10/30 - Volleyball vs. Evansville @ 7:05 pm10/31 - Volleyball vs. Southern Illinois @ 7:05 pm10/31 - Football at Missouri State @ 1:00 pm

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Sporting EventsJuly2 - 5 - ASA 12-U State Softball Tournament • Champion Fields, Normal Corner of Parkside Rd. and Gregory St., Normal • www.illinoisasa.org11 - US Army Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament • IWU Shirk Center 302 E. Emerson St., Bloomington • www.armymidwestnationals.com18 - Evergreen Lake International Triathlon • Comlara County Park 7:00 am - 12:00 pm • www.evergreentri.com18 - 25 - American Youth Basketball Tour National Tournament Various Bloomington-Normal Gyms • www.aybtour.com20 - Nike Junior Golf Tour • Weibring Golf Club at ISU 800 W. Gregory St., Normal • 309.438.8065 • www.isugolf.com22 - Stroker Golf Classic • Ironwood Golf Course 7:00 am - 7:00 pm • 1901 N. Towanda Ave., Bloomington • 309.454.962027 - August 2 - ASA 12-U Fastpitch Softball National Tournament • Champion Fields Corner of Parkside Rd. and Gregory St., Normal • www.asasoftball.com

August3 - Piper Glen Junior Golf Tour • Weibring Golf Club at ISU 8:00 am - 2:00 pm • 800 W. Gregory St., Normal • 309.438.80658 - Evergreen Lake 5k Run • Comlara Country Park • www.lakerunclub.org11 - 13 - Illinois Amateur Golf Championship • Bloomington Country Club 605 Towanda Ave., Bloomington • www.amateurgolf.com24 - Kilborn Golf Classic • Weibring Golf Club at ISU 9:00 am - 2:00 pm • 800 W. Gregory St., Normal • 309.438.8065 • www.isugold.com

September13 - Mud, Sweat & Gears • Comlara County Park • Off-Road Mountain Bike Race 20 & 21 - State Farm Illinois Collegiate Softball Championship • Champion Fields Corner of Parkside Rd. and Gregory St., Normal

October3 & 4 - State Farm Illinois Collegiate Softball • Champion Fields, Normal Corner of Parkside Rd. and Gregory St., Normal


Bloomington Extreme @ U.S. Cellular Coliseum • 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington • 309.434.2843Champion Fields • Corner of Parkside Rd. and Gregory St., NormalDarnall Gunworks and Ranges • 6125 E. 1175 North Rd., Bloomington • 309.379.4331Evergreen Racquet Club • 3203 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.662.4361Illinois State Redbirds • 309.438.8000 • www.goredbirds.comIllinois Wesleyan Titans • 309.556.3196 • www.iwusports.comTimber Point Outdoor Center • 20 Timber Point Ln., Hudson • 309.365.8021U.S. Cellular Coliseum • 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington • 309.434.2843Upper Limits • 1304 W. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.829.8255

May 23 - October 31 • Downtown Bloomington Farmer’s Market • Downtown Bloomington Every Saturday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm • Courthouse Square In Downtown BloomingtonJune 2 - September 8 • Uptown Normal Farmer’s Market • Uptown Normal Tuesdays, 3:30 - 6:00 pm • Parkinson parking lot across the tracks from the Children’s Discovery Museum • 309.433.3463

July3 & 4 - Pantagraph Celebrate America Concert • Miller Park Bandstand 7:00 pm • 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington • 309.434.22609 - August 2 - Annual 10-Minute Play Festival • Heartland Theatre Company 1110 Douglas St., Normal • 309.452.8709 • www.heartlandtheatre.org11 & 12 - Sugar Creak Arts Festival • Uptown Normal 13 - September 13 - “Unnecessary Farce” • Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre 1451 Timberline Rd., Goodfield • 309.965.2545 • www.mtco.com/~barn217 - Midwest Jazz Collective • McLean County Arts Center 7:00 pm •601 N. East St., Bloomington • www.mcac.org17 &18 - Nothin’ But Blues Festival • Tri-Lakes, Bloomington • www.nothingbutthebluesfestival.com17 - 19 - “Let’s Misbehave” • Presser Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University 1312 Park St., Bloomington • 309.556.100017 - August 2 - Miller Park Summer Theatre: “Seussical” • Miller Park Bandstand 7:30 pm • 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.434.226024 - Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Dream on Tour • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:00 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 866.686.9541 • www.artsblooming.org26 - Bluegrass & Barbeque with The Grascals • CEFCU Center Stage on the BCPA Green 4:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 309.434.277729 - August 2 - McLean County Fair • Interstate Center, Bloomington 2301 W. Market St., Bloomington • 309.663.6497 • www.mcleancountyfair.org

August1 - Antique Auto Exhibit • David Davis Mansion 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • 1000 E. Monroe Dr., Bloomington • 309.828.10847 - Rumpelstiltskin - Missoula Children’s Theatre • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:00 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 866.686.9541 • www.artsblooming.org7 - 9, 14-16 - “Gonddiers” • Presser Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University 7:30 pm • 1312 Park St., Bloomington • 309.556.100011 - 15 - LeRoy Fall Festival • Downtown LeRoy12 - The Wiggles Go Bananas LIVE! • U.S. Cellular Coliseum 6:30 pm • 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington • 800.745.300014 - 16 - Danvers Days • Danvers • www.villageofdanvers.org/village.htm21 - Reverend Horton Heat & Backyard Tire Fire • CEFCU Center Stage on the BCPA Green 6:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 309.434.277722 & 23 - Sweet Corn Blues Festival • Uptown Normal • www.normal.org/Uptown/Cornfest.asp See feature on page 27


Events

September5 & 6 - Bloomington - Normal Haycess Bruegala • Interstate Center 2301 W. Market St., Bloomington • 309.829.3976 • www.bnjaycees.org10 - Heartland Community College Foundation ‘Evening of Dreams’ 6:00 - 9:00 pm • Bloomignton Center for the Performing Arts 600 N. East St., Bloomington •www.hccfoundation.org/eveningOfDreams.jsp11 - 26 - “Lost In Yonkers” • Community Players Theatre 201 Robinhood Ln., Bloomington • 309.663.2121 • www.communityplayers.org17 - October 4 - A Nice Family Gathering by Phil Olson • Heartland Theatre Company 1110 Douglas St., Normal • 309.452.8709 • www.heartlandtheatre.org18 - Mariachi Divas • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 866.686.9541 • www.cityblm.org24 - Straight No Chaser • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 866.686.9541 • www.cityblm.org26 - Tracy Morgan LIVE • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • 866.686.9541

October2 - Great Big Sea Live • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • www.cityblm.org10 - Duke Ellington Orchestra • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • www.cityblm.org11 - The Wedding Singer • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 2:00 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • www.cityblm.org12 - 18 - Illinois State Homecoming • Normal • www.illinoisstatehomecoming.com See back cover for more information.16 - John Waters, A Filthy World • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • www.cityblm.org17 - Jim Brickman, An Evening of Romance • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • www.cityblm.org18 - The Jungle Book • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 3:00 pm • 600 N. East St., Bloomington • www.cityblm.org 29 - Afraid of Frankenstein by John Ficca • Heartland Theatre Company 309.452.8709 • www.heartlandtheatre.org30 - November 15 - The Pagama Game • Community Players Theatre 309.663.2121 • www.communityplayers.org

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309.434.2764

July 26, 4:30 pmBarbecue and Bluegrass with The Grascals and special guests Comatose Catfish

August 21, 6:30 pmRockabilly Bash with Reverend Horton Heat and Backyard Tire Fire

September 12, 7:30 pmSuzy Bogguss

Septermber 18, 7:30 pmMariachi Divas

For more information, visit www.artsblooming.org


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McLean County FairHome of the Nation’s Largest 4-H Show

www.mcleancountyfair.orgJuly 29 - August 2, 2009

Interstate Center • 2301 W. Market, Bloomington

Grandstand Entertainment:Wednesday - Tobin’s Pizza Big Smoker’s Tractor PullThursday - Antique Tractor Pulls and Local Pickup, Truck Pull-OffsFriday - Chuck Wicks Country ConcertSaturday - Pepsi Nation Wide Demolition Derby Free On-Grounds Entertainment:4-H Exhibits Daily Kid Bucks’ Game Show Petting ZooNASCAR Simulator Professional Face Painting Pony RidesChainsaw Carving Artist Balloon Twist Artists MagiciansCombine Simulator Alligator Show Banana Derby

Wednesday, July 29 • Ad Day - McLean Country Farm Bureau members get in FREE with FB card• “Dollar Days” - $1 per carnival ride when you buy 10 rides for $10 (All Day)

Thursday, July 30• “Young at Heart” Day - Seniors (60 and over) get in for FREE• Unlimited rides for $15 from 1:00 - 11:00 pm

Friday, July 31 • Unlimited rides for $15 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 1• Unlimited rides for $15 from noon - 5:00 pm

Sunday, August 2• Unlimited rides for $15 from noon - 5:00 pm• Last Blast unlimited rides for $10 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Sweet Corn Blues FestivalThe 21st annual Sweet Corn Blues Festival will be held in Uptown Normal Saturday, August 22 (10:30 am - 6:00 pm) and Sunday, August 23 (10:30 am until we run out of corn, usually around 3:30 pm). Over 50,000 ears of sweet corn, picked fresh each day, will be available fresh cooked by an antique steam engine or unhusked by the dozen. Uptown merchants will hold sidewalk sales, arts and crafts booths will fill the streets and the best blues bands in the area will perform on the CEFCU Blues Stage. Sponsors of the event are the Uptown Normal Business Association, WGLT-FM and the Town of Normal. Further information can be found at www.wglt.org and www.normal.org.


Free Entertainment StagesThe Apex StageOffers you a chance to see some talented and hopeful youths and maybe tomorrows next big stars. Come visit us on the corner of Grandstand and Illinois Avenue.

Budweiser True Music TentLocated on the Avenue of Flags behind the Commodity Pavilion and provides live music and good times.

Commodities Pavilion StageLocated across from the Grandstand, the commodities pavilion has shows and awards.

Corona TentTake a tropical trip in the Corona Tent located across from the Grandstand and providing live music daily.

Country Junction Come on down to the County Junction for a foot stompin’, boot scootin’, hee hawin’ good time with live music and plenty of good times. Located across from the Lincoln Stage on Central Avenue.

Hobbies, Arts & Crafts StageLocates just east of Lincoln Stage on Central Avenue, the Hobbies, Arts & Crafts Stage features live demonstration and contests.

Illinois Building AuditoriumA wide variety of shows, contests and talents are in store for you.

Lincoln StageLocated next to the Key West area, the Lincoln Stage is the background for performers of all types. Different shows and artists perform throughout the run of the fair. Stop by and see what’s new.

Twilight BallroomNightly performances have been a hit with fairgoers. Swing, Jazz, and Big Band sounds will keep your toes a tapping from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

Miller Lite TentLocated on Illinois Avenue just West of Food-A-Rama, the Miller Tent features live music and good times.

For more information, visit www.agr.state.il.us/isf/.

Adventure Village & Midway RidesMore than 100 rides, including the popular Mega Drop, which sends riders on a 130-foot plunge straight to the ground, and Turbo Force, which features two cars of passengers that flip upside down and spin around.

Butter CowLocated in the Dairy Building, the butter cow has been an unofficial icon of the fair since the 1920’s. 500 pounds of unsalted butter are used to sculpt the life size figure by hand over a wire and wood frame.

Campus TownStop by and see what some of Illinois’ finest colleges and universities have in academics, athletics, alumni relations, clubs and activities.

Conservation WorldAlways a fair favorite, offering some great entertainment from Chainsaw artist, lumberjacks, reptile and raptor shows and more!

Dueling Pirate’s “High Dive Show” Presented by U.S. CellularDueling Pirates is a salty tale of the days when two ruthless pirate captains sailed the seven seas. What follows is a twenty minute dive show featuring comedy, clown diving duel, a “plank” diving contest and final high dives from over 70 feet in the air!

Illinois Wine ExperienceLocated inside the Twilight Ballroom, the Air Conditioned tent offers the chance to sample some great Illinois wines.

Kids KornerLocated on Main St. South end of the Emmerson Building, Kids Korner offers a variety of family entertainment, safety programs, face painting, activities, diaper changing/nursing area and a tiny tots play area.

Be sure to also check out these other rides and attractions: The Heartland, The Illinois Building/Senior Center, Milk A Cow, Happy Hollow - Welcome to the Jungle, Ethnic Village, and Illinois Fire Museum & Services Tent. For more information about these features, visit http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/attractions/.

Grandstand Concerts Friday, August 14 - Lynryd Skynyrd with Bo Bice Saturday, August 15 - Kelly Clarkson with Eric Hutchinson Sunday, August 16 - Josh Turner, Jamey Johnson and Chuck Wicks Monday, August 17 - Illinois Symphony Friday, August 21 - Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler and James Otto Saturday, August 22 - Heart with the Bangles Sunday, August 23 - Nat & Alex Wolff/Tiffany Giardina (6:30)

All shows start at 8:00 pm unless otherwise noted. For tickets, please call 1-800-745-3000 or go online at ticketmaster.com

Rides & Attractions

This summer, going to the movies takes on a whole new meaning when you attend Normal Parks and Recreation’s Dress-Up Movie Nights at the Connie Link Amphitheatre. Come dressed-up as your favorite movie character or bring your favorite movie prop from that evening’s show. Each night before the movie begins, audience members will be encouraged to come up on stage and show off their outfits or movie props. Movies begin at dusk and are FREE. Popcorn and soda/wa-ter will be for sale for $1.00. Each attendee will also receive a special item that relates to that evening’s movie.

Date Movie Tuesday, July 28 Jimmy Neutron Saturday, August 22 Little Mermaid Friday, September 18 The Game Plan Friday, October 2 Monster House

Connie Link AmphitheatreBeginning in May, the Connie Link Amphitheatre will be the host to several concerts and other events. All of the performances will be free to the public and bringing blankets and chairs is strongly encouraged. Parking will be available at the 611 S. Linden parking lot, the parking lot across the street from the amphitheatre and also a grass lot in the northwest corner of Underwood Park with access from Linden Street. More performance dates may be added during the summer and they will be posted on our website, www.normal.org/go/webtrac.

Date Band TimeThu, Aug 6 Bygones 6:00 - 8:00 pmSun, Aug 30 Heartland Jazz Orchestra 4:00 - 6:00 pmSat, Sept 12 33rds III Volunteer Regiment Band 4:00 pmSun, Sep 20 Protege 4:00 - 6:00 pm

High School Summer Theatre... The Sound of Music at the Connie Link AmphitheatreRodgers and Hammerstein’s hit musical The Sound of Music brings to life the story of the Von Trapp family singers during Nazi occupied WWII. The young governess Maria brings singing and love back to a family of seven children who has been restricted by their overly harsh father. Eventually the house is filled with laughter and joy and even the father learns to love again. The show will be featured July 16 - 19 and 23 - 26. Showtime is at 7:30. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students. Seniors and children under the age of 5 are free! For more information, visit www.normal.org/go/webtrac.

Dress Up Movie Night

The Connie Link Amphitheatre is located at 611 S. Linden in Normal. Call 309.454.9540 or visit www.normal.org/go/webtrac for more information.

University Galleries at ISU

For forty years, Harold Gregor’s landscapes have captured, if not defined, the geometry and richness of the central Illinois countryside. Radiant Plains, on view at University Galleries from June 9th through September 13th, is a selection of paintings and watercolors from 2000-2009, including the new Left-Right Vibrascape series, which represents a bold, experimental shift in this renowned Midwestern artist’s work.

Gregor first received critical recognition in the early 1970s for his photorealist paintings of corncribs in the vicinity of Bloomington-Normal. During the same period he began the ongoing Flatscape series: brilliantly hued representations of croplands from aerial views. And in the 1980’s; he began exhibiting his well-known panoramic landscapes of Illinois farmlands, painted in intense realist detail.

Unlike Monet, who portrayed the dappled light over his pond and gardens at Giverny; Van Gogh, the sundrenched cypresses and vibrant flowers of Arles; or Frederick Church, the exotic vistas along the Andes, Gregor’s inspiration is a landscape generally considered as plain as its name implies. Taking a scientific approach, he bases his work on empirical evidence, photographing farmlands from private planes or out of car windows. His latest series of paintings, however—which came about literally by accident—are non-realist, expressionistic compositions with bold, sinuous outlines. Unable to paint right-handed after breaking his wrist, Gregor began painting with his left; then, after the injury healed, he painted right-handed versions of his left-handed efforts, resulting in the appropriately titled Vibrascapes. Born in Detroit in 1929, Harold Gregor received his B.S. from Wayne State University, his M.S. from Michigan State University, and his doctorate from Ohio State University. He taught at Illinois State University from 1970-1995, earning the title of Distinguished Professor in 1988. His work is represented in prominent public and private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe, including the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Filipacchi Collection in Paris. His Illinois Landscape #120 currently hangs in the Oval Office Private Dining Room at the White House.

University Galleries at Illinois State University • 110 Center for the Visual Arts • 309.438.5487www.cfa.ilstu.edu/galleries • [email protected]

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Flatscape #102, acrylic on canvas, 2008.


Schools & UniversitiesHairmasters Institute of Cosmetology, Inc. • 501 S. McClun St., Bloomington • 309.828.1884Heartland Community College • 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal • 309.268.8000 • www.heartland.eduIllinois State University • 100 N. University St., Normal • 309.438.2111 • www.ilstu.eduIllinois Wesleyan University • 104 E. University St., Bloomington • 309.556.1000 • www.iwu.eduLincoln College - Normal • 715 W. Raab Rd., Normal • 309.452.0500 • www.lincolncollege.edu/normalMidwest College of Cosmetology • 755 W. Raab Rd., Normal • 800.811.2228

Illinois State University Calendar of EventsJuly3 - Independence Day Holiday, no classes31 - Last day to confirm attendance for Fall

August7 - Summer Session ends10 - New Faculty Orientations12 - Summer grades available on iCampus after 1:00 pm14 - ISU Night at Peoria Chiefs • 6:30 pm • O’Brien Field • www.alumni.ilstu.edu/chiefs15 - Redbird Fan Fair • 5:00 pm • www.GoRedbirds.com17 - First day of classes28 - Last day to register online using iCampus

September2 - Last day for a graduate student to apply for December 2009 graduation3 - Hemingway’s Personal Farewell to Arms • 6:30 • Milner Library 7 - Labor Day holiday, no classes8 - Registration for Spring 2010 Proficiency Exam begins11 - Last day for undergraduate students to apply and pay fee for graduation in December18 - 24 - Career Week • Career Center, Room 18523 - Jazz Ensemble I, II, III Concert • 8:00 pm • CPA Concert Hall23 - 4th Annual Off-Campus Housing Fair • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm • Brown Ballroom, BSC25 - 2009 Fall Internship Fair • 12:00 - 3:00 pm • Brown Ballroom, BSC26 - Fall Admissions Open House • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm • Bone Student Center27 - Wind Symphony Concert • 3:00 pm • CPA, Concert Hall

October1 - Gold Series, Symphony Orchestra Concert • 8:00 pm • CPA, Concert Hall6 - 2009 Fall & Job Internship Fair • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Redbird Arena9, 16, & 23 - Transfer Day Program • 7:30 am • Prairie Room, BSC10 - Night of Music Therapy • 7:00 pm • CPA, Concert Hall10 - Reggie’s Day at the Children’s Discovery Museum • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm16 - Gold Series: Prism Concert • 8:00 pm • CPA, Concert Hall24 - 44th Annual State of Illinois Invitational Marching Championships • www.isubands.org31 - Jazz Ensemble I, II, II Halloween Concert • 8:00 pm • CPA, Concert Hall


Lodging

Best Inns Suites Hotel • 1905 W. Market St., Bloomington • 309.827.5333Baymont Inn & Suites • 604 1/2 IAA Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.2800Best Western University Inn • 6 Traders Circle, Normal • 309.454.4070Burr House Bed & Breakfast • 210 E. Chestnut St., Bloomington • 309.828.7686Candlewood Suites Hotel • 203 Susan Dr., Normal • 309.862.4100Chateau Hotel & Conference Center • 1601 Jumer Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.2020Clarion Hotel • 1219 Holiday Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.5311Comfort Suites 310 B Greenbriar Dr., Normal • 309.452.8588 910 Maple Hill Rd., Bloomington • 309.834.4700Comlara County Park - Camping • 13001 Recreation Area Dr., Evergreen Lake, Hudson • 309.726.2022 Country Inn & Suites 923 Maple Hill Rd., Bloomington • 309.828.7177 2403 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.662.3100Courtyard by Marriott • 310 A Greenbriar Dr., Normal • 309.862.1166Davis Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast • 1001 E. Jefferson St., Bloomington • 309.829.6854Days Inn • 1707 W. Market St., Bloomington • 309.829.6292Days Inn & Suites • 202 Landmark Dr., Normal • 309.454.6600Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center • 10 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington • 309.664.6446Eastland Suites & Hotel Center • 1801 Eastland Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.0000Econo Lodge • 403 Brock Dr., Bloomington • 309.829.3100Extended Stay America • 1805 S. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.662.8533Fairfield Inn & Suites• 1014 Wylie Dr., Bloomington • 309.827.8000Hampton Inn & Suites 320 S. Towanda Ave., Normal • 309.452.8900 906 Maple Hill Rd., Bloomington • 309.829.3700Hawthorn Bloomington Hotel & Suites • One Lyon Ct., Bloomington • 309.829.8111Holiday Inn Express 1031 Wylie Dr., Bloomington • 309.820.9990 1715 Parkway Plaza Dr., Normal • 309.862.1600


LodgingHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites • 3202 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.662.4700Jellystone Camping & Resort • 1467 Timberline Rd., Goodfield • 309.965.2224Kamp Komfort - Camping • 21408 N. 600 East St., Carlock • 309.376.4411La Quinta Inn • 505 Brock Dr., Bloomington • 309.828.6000Motel 6 • 1600 N. Main St., Normal • 309.452.0422Parke Hotel & Conference Center • 1413 Leslie Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.4300Quality Inn & Suites 1803 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.662.7100 401 Brock Dr., Bloomington • 309.829.7602Ramada Limited Suites • 919 Maple Hill Rd., Bloomington • 309.828.0900Signature Inn • 101 S. Veterans Pkwy., Normal • 309.454.4044Super 8 Motel 818 IAA Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.2388 505 Hoselton Dr., Chenoa • 815.945.5900 One Demma Dr., LeRoy • 309.962.4700 500 E. South St., McLean • 309.874.2366 2 Traders Circle, Normal • 309.454.5858Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast • 701 E. Taylor St., Bloomington • 309.828.8816


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Shopping

Beer Nuts Outlet Store • 2027 S. Main St. & 103 N. Robinson St., Bloomington • 309.829.8091Bloomington Commons • 1701 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.663.2863 Schnucks, Toys R Us, Barnes & Noble, Chuck E. Cheese, JoAnn Fabrics, Hallmark and more!Colonial Plaza • 1500 E. Empire, Bloomington Kmart, Office Max, Michael’s Arts and Crafts, Savvi Formal Wear and more!Downtown Bloomington • 106 West Monroe • 309.829.9599 www.downtownbloomington.orgEastland Commons • 401 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington Men’s Wearhouse, Cub Foods, Party City, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and more!Eastland Mall • 1615 E. Empire, Bloomington • 309.663.5361 90+ in line stores • www.ishopeastlandmall.comNorth Veterans & College • 1700 E. College, Normal Office Depot, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Borders Books, Dick’s Sporting GoodsParkway Shopping Center • 2103 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington Parkway Cinemas, TJ Maxx, Best Buy, Jewel Osco, Monical’s Pizza and more!Shoppes at College Hills • 301 S. Veterans Pkwy., Normal • 309.862.3761 Over 25 specialty stores • www.theshoppesatcollegehills.comShoppes at Corporate Commons • Krispy Kreme Dr., Bloomington Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Alphagraphics and more!Uptown Normal • Uptown Normal Renewal Office, 108 Beaufort St. • 309.433.3420 www.uptownnormal.org


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Transportation

Airports/AirlinesAirTran Airways • Flights to Atlanta & Orlando• 407.318.5600American Eagle Airlines • Flights to Chicago & Dallas - Ft. Worth • 800.433.7300Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington Normal • 3201 Cira Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.7383Delta Connection •Flights to Atlanta, Detoirt, and Minneapolis • 800.221.1212

Buses & Limousine ServicesAaron’s Party Bus & Limousine • 309.662.6220Allstarz Limousines • 309.820.1000Bloomington Charter Coach • 309.888.4900B-N Public Transit System • 309.828.9833Blue Nite Limo • 309.663.0373Cassano Limousine • 309.369.2655Elegant Limousine • 309.888.4900Elite Limousine • 309.825.9779First Student Inc. • 309.828.4373Greyhound Bus Lines •309.827.5599Megabus • 877.462.6342Peoria Charter Coach • 309.662.6951

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Taxi ServicesBeyer Twin City Cab • 309.829.7923Checker Cab Inc. • 309.828.0123Circle City Cab • 309.829.5342Red Top Cab • 309.827.9707


Etc.PhysiciansAmerican Vision Centers • 915 N. Main, Bloomington • 309.827.8434Bloomington-Normal Ear Nose & Throat • 1404 Eastland Dr., Suite 209, Bloomington • 309.662.3277Bond Eye Associates • 1228 N. Towanda, Bloomington • 309.662.3937Carle Clinic Association •1701 E. College Ave., Bloomington • 309.664.3160Cochran Michael R MD • 1401 Eastland Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.8311Community Cancer Center • 407 E. Vernon Ave., Normal • 309.451.8500Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology • 2304 Stern Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.0411Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic • 2409 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.662.0436Efaw David S MD DDS • 109 N. Regency Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.2526Gailey Eye Clinic • 1008 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.829.5311Heartland Eyecare Group • 2501 E. College Ave., Suite B, Bloomington • 309.661.9191Illinois Heart & Lung Association • 1302 Franklin Ave., Suite 4500, Normal • 309.663.2496Kulb, Chalin - Leak Urology Limited • 1401 Eastland Dr., Suite B, Bloomington • 309.663.9424OSF Medical Group Internal Medicine • 302 St. Joseph Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.5361McLean County Neurology • 2204 Eastland Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.9461McLean County Orthopedics Ltd. • 2502 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.663.6461Midstate Podiatry Associates • 2708 McGraw Dr., Bloomington • 309.663.2307Miller Urogynecology • 107 N. Regency Dr., Suite 2, Bloomington • 309.665.0900Neuro Ortho Rehab Center • 808 S. Eldorado Rd., Bloomington • 309.661.0232Nord & Wellman Obstetrics & Gynecology • 1505 Eastland Dr., Suite 230, Bloomington • 309.663.8888OSF Prompt Care at Eastland Medical 2 • 1505 Eastland Dr., Suite 1000, Bloomington • 309.663.2100Otis Allen MD • 1215 Holiday Ln., Bloomington • 309.827.3881Professional Associates of Illinois • 417 N. Center St., Bloomington • 309.827.2184

DentistsAffiliated Dentists • 1404 Eastland Dr., Suite 102, Bloomington • 309.663.9421Chrisman Dental • 207 S. Prospect Rd., Bloomington • 309.663.6393Dr. Vijeyta Bhatia, DDS PC • 2103 E. Washington St., Suite 3E, Bloomington • 309.662.3123Hume Dental Associates • 914 N. Main St., Bloomington • 309.828.1395Orthodontic Associates • 604 Dale St., Suite 4, Normal • 309.452.5331


Etc.Salon & SpaAbout Hair • 109 1/2 W. Walnut, Fairbury • 815.692.2156Acrylic Enhancements & More by Kimberly Ensign • 1242 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.824.7354Allure Salon & Tanning • 1702 W. College, Suite B, Normal • 309.454.5464Contours Day Spa • 1701 Tullamore Rd. Suite C, Bloomington • 309.662.7727Empire Spa • 1234 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.820.1600Essentials Day Spa and Hair Salon • 3801 GE Road Suite 4, Bloomington • 309.662.0049First Edition, Inc. • 816 E. Washington, Bloomington • 309.829.4247Fox & Hounds Hair Studios & Day Spa • 200 W. Monroe St., Bloomington • 309.829.0482Hair Stadium • 507 N. Hershey Rd., Suite E., Bloomington • 309.663.5000Hank’s Hair We Are • 503 S. Main, Normal • 309.452.6512Jem’s Hair Studio & Day Spa • 1328 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.665.0075Midwest College of Cosmetology • 755 W. Raab Rd., Normal • 800.811.2228Miracles & Bodyworks • 410 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.829.3023Oasis Medical Spa • 2502 Empire St. Suite C, Bloomington • 309.662.6772Salon G. Hair Studio • 503 N. Prospect Rd., Suite 208, Bloomington • 309.662.8834Shear Dimensions Hair Studio • 3601 GE Rd., Bloomington • 309.663.6464Solé Salon and Spa • 127 N. Williamsburg, Bloomington • 309.662.8826Station 710 Salon • 710 McGregor, Bloomington • 309.827.2710Sunshine Spa • 2911 Gill St. Suite 9, Bloomington • 309.664.7341The Ultimate Tan 503 N. Prospect, Bloomington • 309.663.7272 604 Dale, Normal • 309.454.6822Top Line Nails • 2103 N. Veterans Pkwy., Suite 106, Bloomington • 309.663.6664Who Does Your Hair? • 3907 GE Rd., Suite 8, Bloomington • 309.662.5599


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Etc. BanksBank of Illinois • 200 W. College Ave., Normal • 309.452.1186Busey Bank 2402 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.663.6444 2101 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.661.8700 1111 S. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.663.2300 1722 E. Hamilton Rd., Bloomington • 309.664.6600 201 W. College Ave., Normal • 309.452.1102Central Illinois Bank • 1801 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.662.1839Citizens Bank of Chatsworth • 1710 E. College Ave., Normal • 309.452.3360Commerce Bank 120 N. Center St., Bloomington • 309.823.7000 2201 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.823.7275 1500 E. College Ave., Bloomington •309.823.7268 101 E. Mulberry, Normal • 309.823.7393First Bank • 201 N. Prospect Rd., Bloomington • 309.664.7444First Farmers State Bank • 4001 GE Rd., Bloomington • 309.663.6200First State Bank of Bloomington 204 N. Prospect Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.0411 2025 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington • 309.663.7124FreeStar Bank One Brickyard Dr., Suite 361, Bloomington • 309.661.9993 1218 Towanda Ave., Bloomington • 309.828.8611Heartland Bank & Trust Co. • 309.662.4444 205 N. Main St., Bloomington 401 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington 2111 E. Oakland Ave., BloomingtonMain Street Bank & Trust 2101 N. Veterans Pkwy., Bloomington • 309.661.8700 201 W. College Ave., Normal • 309.452.1102National City 1332 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 309.823.3281 202 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.823.3100 1501 E. College Ave., Normal • 309.823.3185 406 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309.823.3400 2217 W. Market St., Bloomington • 309.823.3191 2001 Shepard Rd., Normal • 309.888.2150Regions Bank • 1304 E. Empire St., Bloomington • 800.734.4667SCB Bank • 2306 E. Washington St., Bloomington • 309.664.6789Us Bank 1401 S. Main St., Normal • 309.452.4146 1702 Eastland Dr., Bloomington • 309.662.2700


Etc.Real EstateCentury 21 Alexander Realty • 1236 E. Empire, Bloomington • 309.828.3311Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors, Ltd. • 405 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309.662.9333Crowne Realty • Bloomington • 309.287.6160 • www.crownerealty.comDenbesten Real Estate • 2422 E. Washington, Suite 203 • 309.662.4228Prudential-Snyder Real Estate 1 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington • 309.830.1314 405 N. Hershey, Bloomington • 309.825.1096ReMax Choice • 2203 Eastland Dr., Suite 1, Bloomington • 309.664.8571

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Important NumbersEmergency needing IMMEDIATE attention 911Directory Assistant 411Poison Control 800.222.1222

Illinois State Police 309.383.2100Bloomington Police Department 309.434.2700Bloomington Fire Department 309.434.2500Normal Fire Department 309.454.9610Illinois State University Police Department 309.438.8631

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309.663.2100BroMenn Medical Center 309.268.5731

Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.433.8226McLean County Chamber of Commerce 309.829.6344Bloomington City Hall 309.434.2509Normal City Hall 309.454.2444McLean County Government 309.888.5001Bloomington Public Library 309.828.6091


A Wellness Gift - page 41Apartment Mart - page 36B & B Lawn Care - page 43Banks Remodeling - 27Becky Scholl, Coldwell Banker - page 43Belle Memoiré Photography - page 17Chizmar Landscaping - page 37College Hills Meat Shop - page 7Concrete Evolutions - page 53Condos At The Lake - page 28D.L. Decker - page 45Dr. Vijeyta Bhatia - page 40Fulton Remodeling - page 49Garden of Beadin’ - page 27Gill Street Sports Bar & Restaurant - page 10Green Thumb Lawn Care - page 49Hahn Industries - page 37Hanover Construction - page 14Hawk Computers Inc. - page 10Horizon Wind - page 45Illinois Symphony Orchestra - page 44J & J Consulting - page 28Jake’s Pizza - page 4Jean’s Flower Basket - page 41Kobe Steakhouse - page 5Leeanne Forshee, Crowne Realty - page 43Links at Ireland Grove - page 20Market Research Group - page 44Midstate Transmission Service Inc. - page 39Mike Fry Electric - page 39Miller Park Zoo - located on inside front coverNormal Theater - page 14Pepsi Ice Center - page 14PNUT Catering & Banquet - page 4Prestine Cleaning - page 28Schmid Electric - page 8Shooters - page 11Simpress Printing - page 2Solé Salon & Spa - page 41SOS - page 19Sprint - page 19TEK Systems Inc. - page 15U.S. Cellular Coliseum - located on inside front cover

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A Wellness GiftAdvanced MRIAmerica’s Best InnApartment MartBard OpticalBarnes & Noble Bookstore at ISUBersche Chiropractic ClinicBest Western University InnBloomington Center for the Performing ArtsBusey BankCarle Clinic AssociationCentury 21 Alexander RealtyCommerce Bank, Downtown BloomingtonCollege Hills Meat ShopDr. Vijeyta Bhatia - Dentistry Essentials Day Spa & Hair SalonFirst Farmers State BankFlanagan State BankGill Street Sports Bar & Resturant Hampton Inn & SuitesHawk ComputersHawthorn Suites

Heartland Community CollegeJean’s Flower BasketKobe SteakhouseLaw Office of Robert J. CarterLeese Chiropractic CenterLucca GrillMcLean County Chamber of CommerceMiller UrogynecologyNational City BankNormal TheaterParke HotelPearle VisionPepsi Ice CenterRide The Nine & Shooter’s LoungeSole’ Salon & SpaSprint StoreTEK Systems Inc. Upper LimitsU.S. Cellular Coliseum Vrooman Mansion

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Downtown Bloomington -Photo by Kim Hewerdine

For a complete list of Homecoming events, activities and ticket information, visit www.illinoisstatehomecoming.com.

“Rock the Red” will be the theme for Illinois State University’s 2009 Homecoming celebration, October 12-18. Events during that week will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members for events that celebrate Illinois State’s tradition and school spirit.Homecoming activities kick into high gear on Friday, October 16 with the first ever campus version of the Great Urban Race, in which participants trek through Bloomington-Normal, stopping at check points and completing tasks in an attempt to be the first to cross the finish line. A torchlight parade through campus, a bonfire, pep rally and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen will take place that evening. The community will also get a sneak preview of the 2009 Redbird men’s and women’s basketball teams at Hoopfest in Horton Field House.The starting gun for the popular Town & Gown 5K run will signal the beginning of activities on Saturday morning, October 17. The entire family will love the annual Homecoming parade which features marching bands, fire trucks and floats constructed by a number of campus offices and student organizations. Following some pre-game tailgating, fans can watch as the Redbird football team takes on Indiana State. A black-tie optional Uptown & Gown Gala that evening at the Marriot Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal will feature dinner, music and dancing.

• The Great Urban Race

• Uptown & Gown Gala

• Homecoming Parade

• Athletic Events

• 5k Run

• Redbird Walk

• and MORE!

JOIN IN THE FUN!!!

Friday, August 16 Alumni Day & Homecoming Luncheon - 12:00 pm Great Urban Race - 11:00 am - 4:00 pmTorchlight Parade - 6:00 pmHoopfest - 7:00 pmPep Rally, Live Music, Bonfire, & Fireworks - 8:15 pm

Saturday, August 17 Town & Gown 5k Run - 7:00 amHomecoming Parade - 9:30 amSpread the Red Tailgate Tent - 11:00 amFootball Game vs. Indiana State - 2:00 pmUptown & Gown Gala - 6:30 pm

Sunday, August 18Soccer Game vs. Evansville - 1:00 pm

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