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A World of Shoes: Exhibit at Spurlock Museum |
Is an exhibit on shoes cool? You bet your boots! Find out more by visiting the Spurlock Museum’s fall Campbell Gallery exhibit A World of Shoes, opening September 4. Over 60 pairs of shoes from 20 different countries will be featured.
The main themes of the exhibit all begin with the letter “S:” Sports, Style, Soul, Service, Substance, Self, and Sensuality. There is also an introductory area inspired by the wall of shoes display at Chicago’s Field Museum. Near the entrance to the exhibit, visitors can share their own shoe stories and take a quiz on shoe names.
A significant number of the shoes on display are loans by individuals from across central Illinois. The Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet loaned artifacts, including two examples of animal shoes. A pair of Weary Willie clown shoes worn by renowned entertainer Emmett Kelly has come in from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Shoes worn by Shinto priests at the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawai’i can be found in the Soul area.
A World of Shoes will be on display during regular Museum hours from September 4, 2012 through February 10, 2013. The Spurlock Museum is located at 600 S. Gregory, just across the street east of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana. Museum hours are Tuesdays 12-5; Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9-5; Saturdays 10-4; and Sundays 12-4. For more information on the exhibit and related events, call 217-244-3355 or email ksheahan@illinois.edu. |
| 12:30PM |
2:30PM |
Community Christmas Dinner |
First Christian Church is once again hosting a Community Christmas Dinner for people who would otherwise be alone or without a special holiday meal to share on Christmas Day. It’s free, but reservations are requested.
Volunteers will serve a free, traditional sit-down dinner, complete with decorations and holiday music.
“With the support of community donations, we are creating a wonderful turkey dinner and a warm, seasonal atmosphere for people who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day,” said Lynne Barnes, who is helping to plan this special holiday event. “More importantly, we want our guests of all ages to feel welcomed and loved – all in the spirit and hope of Christmas.”
Children in attendance will receive a gender and age-appropriate, small gift.
Appetizers will be served at 12:30 with dinner following at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 25 at the First Christian Church, 3601 South Staley Road, Champaign. This event will be held regardless of any wintery weather conditions.
While dinner is free, reservations are requested no later than Thursday, December 20. Dinner reservations can be made by calling (217) 493-4202 or emailing christmasdinner@fcc-online.org. Limited transportation is available and must be requested at the time reservations are made. Also when responding, guests are asked to provide their name, a daytime phone number and the number of guests attending. If any of the guests are children, please indicate gender and age for the gift distribution.
“Last year, we were grateful to be able to serve 324 people. We are hopeful that individuals, couples or families who are alone on Christmas Day will join us, and find joy and comfort in the food and company,” said Ms. Barnes.
Community support is greatly appreciated. Volunteers are needed to help with this event and are asked to sign up on-line at www.fcc-online.org/#/home/christmas-dinner. |
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