Chanute Air Museum & A2A Simulations

The Chanute Air Museum and its Mustang Restoration Project are proud to be partners in the exciting A2A Simulations P-51H flight simulation project. More details may be found at: http://www.a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=28870

Club Invention 2012

A WEEK LONG SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES ONE
THROUGH SIX

The Club Invention program instills vital 21st century life skills such as problem-solving and teamwork through hands-on fun! Led by qualified educators, this exciting program is once again being hosted by the Chanute Air Museum this summer.

Location: Chanute Air Museum, 1011 Pacesetter Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Program Dates: 6/18/2012 - 6/22/2012

Program Length: 5 Days

Program Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Click here ( http://inventnow-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=6405 ) to view a description of the event, cost and registration information. There is a great savings when you register before March 30th.

Click here ( http://www.aeromuseum.org/pdf/2012ClubInventFlyer.pdf ) to view and print the event flyer. The flyer also includes the mail registration form if you so desire.

Family Discount: Families that register 3 or more siblings will receive $50 off, per child

For assistance using the online registration application or for any other questions, please contact the INVENT NOW Customer Service Department at 1-800-968-4332.

SAL ILLINOIS HONOR RIDE

Join Commander Harl "Butch" Ray, As We
"Ride For Those Who Protected Us"

What: 5 Mile to 25 Mile Honor Bicycle Ride
Where: Rantoul, Il. The Closed Chanute A.F.B., Registration and parking at the
Chanute Air Museum
Time: April 28, 2012, Open Registration 1000hrs-1300 Hrs,

The Ride Begins At 1100hrs.

Entry Fee: $25 All Proceeds Go To Ride To Recovery

Contact: Bruno Williamson, 405 E. Belle Ave., Rantoul, Il. 61866. Phone: 217-417-6463

Open Donations Accepted

Illinois in the Civil War

The Museum of the Grand Prairie kicks-off the 2012 Spring Lecture Series on Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. In “Illinois and the Civil War,” Dan Monroe, Professor of History at Millikin University, offers his insights on contributions of Illinois soldiers and civilians alike to the Civil War effort. The lecture series is part of the five year commemoration of the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War.

Monroe is currently writing a book on daily life before the Civil War. In addition, Monroe is the author of The Republican Vision of John Tyler (2003), At Home with Illinois Governors: A Social History of the Illinois Executive Mansion (2002), and Shapers of the Great Debate on the Civil War: A Biographical Dictionary (2005) with Bruce Tap.

This lecture is free and open to the public. More information on this program or the museum is available at (217) 586-2612 or www.museumofthegrandprairie.org. The Museum of the Grand Prairie is a facility of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and is located on Route 47, 1/2 mile north of I-74 at Mahomet.

"Standing Room Only" Chair Exhibit at Parkland Art Gallery for Boneyard Arts Festival

On Friday, April 20, the Parkland Art Gallery will feature a special exhibit, observed in support of the Boneyard Arts Festival. Come and enjoy “Standing Room Only”, a temporary exhibit featuring an installation of chair sculptures by Parkland College 3D Design students, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exhibit includes a live remote from Parkland’s WPCD-FM, giveaways, refreshments, and other activities. Vote on your favorite chair and enter to win prizes!

2012 Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition

2012 Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition

April 9 to April 28

Parkland Art Gallery

Reception: Thursday, April 12, 6-8 p.m., gallery lounge, with awards ceremony at 7 p.m.

Musical performance by the Parkland Guitar Ensemble

CHAMPAIGN--The Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition is an annual presentation of selected student art works. Faculty within the Art and Design program jury the works, and many awards are selected from out of approximately 400 entries. This exhibition provides an educational experience for students in preparation for professional careers in art and is considered an essential part of the academic experience. Juried exhibitions are standard procedure for group art shows at universities, museums, and other art organizations. This show is a good opportunity for the students to see their work outside the classroom and in the context of other art mediums. “It is a great time for the students” said Chris Berti, “I am always impressed with the quality of work our students produce.”

A reception will be held for the artists and is open to the public on Thursday, April 12 in the Parkland Art Gallery Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Awards are given in the form of Merit Awards, Purchase Awards, and an award for art supplies provided by the Art Coop. Many private individuals have generously given funds for awards and include The Parkland President Award, The David M. and Shirley A. Jones Student Art Award, The Metals Award for Jewelry/metalsmithing, The Fine and Applied Arts Chair Award, and the Parkland Art and Design Faculty Award. Two scholarships will also be presented during the awards reception and include the Don Lake Art Scholarship and the Underwood-Alger Scholarship. Awards are given for the quality of student artwork. Merit awardees, scholarship recipients, and certificate winners retain possession of their work. Purchase awards become part of the Parkland College Permanent Collection. This exhibition is open to all students who are enrolled at Parkland College and completed their artwork in the current academic year beginning with the summer of 2011. Artwork from students in Photography, Painting, Drawing, Watercolor, Metals, Sculpture, Three-Dimensional Design, Two-Dimensional Design, Color Theory, and Ceramics classes will be on display.

All events in the handicapped-accessible gallery are free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10a.m.-3p.m., and Saturday, 12 noon-2 p.m.

On Friday, April 20, the Parkland Art Gallery will feature a special exhibit, observed in support of the Boneyard Arts Festival. Come and enjoy “Standing Room Only”, a temporary exhibit featuring an installation of chair sculptures by Parkland College 3D Design students, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exhibit includes a live remote from Parkland’s WPCD-FM, giveaways, refreshments, and other activities. Vote on your favorite chair and enter to win prizes!

To find the gallery when classes are in session, we suggest using the M parking lots. Enter through any door and follow the ramps uphill to the highest point, where the gallery is located. The gallery windows overlook the outdoor fountain area. This exhibit is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, A state agency. For more information, call Lisa Costello, gallery director, at 217/351-2485 or visit the gallery website at www.parkland.edu/gallery.

Come Make a Discovery about the Prairie!

NEW EXHIBIT OPENING! Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 600 N. Lombard, Mahomet, IL 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Two centuries ago, Illinois served as the start for one of the greatest exploratory endeavors undertaken in North America—the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This expedition generated perhaps the most famous nature journals ever compiled during their two-year exploration of the American West. Today, a new Corps of Discovery has been developed by biologists from the Illinois Natural History Survey. Armed with pencil, paper, and camera, this new corps has set out to rediscover the Grand Prairie in central Illinois as it exists today. Join us for an entertaining multimedia presentation featuring the natural and cultural beauty of Illinois interpreted through artistic expression by members of the Corps of Discovery. This presentation will kick-off the grand opening of the 100 Discoveries temporary exhibit, running from March 1 to December 31, 2012 at the Museum of the Grand Prairie. Free. For information, (217) 586-2612 or bgarvey@ccfpd.org.