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Articles for March Women's History Month Public i Issue <br>
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<font face="times new roman,times"><font size="2">The Public i is now collecting articles for the March Women's History Month issue. If you have an article you would like to submit or know any women who would like to write for us, please contact <a href="mailto:print@ucimc.org" target="_blank">print@ucimc.org</a>.</font></font><font face="times new roman,times"><font size="2"><font size="3"><span style="font-weight:bold"><br>
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<font face="times new roman,times" size="3" style="font-weight:bold">The Public i is also holding a series of layout workshops this Spring, with our very own Dave P!</font>
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<font face="times new roman,times"><font size="2">Ever wished you could learn basic design principles for making stuff like posters, zines, business cards, CD art, books, brochures, or newspapers? All sessions are held at the Independent Media Center at 202 S. Broadway in Urbana and are open to anyone who's interested. Some sessions are specifically about how to help out with layout for the Public i; others are about layout design in general and more tailored to participants' interests.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold">Thursday, February 25th, 6:30-7:30pm (Public i)</span><br>
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<font face="times new roman,times"><font size="2">You can send an email to <a href="mailto:print@ucimc.org" target="_blank">print@ucimc.org</a> if you have any questions.</font></font>
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<span style="font-weight:bold">Women & Trans in Transit Night at The Bike Project </span><br>
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In order to better serve some of the underrepresented bicycling crowd, we're holding the next Women & Trans in Transit night <span style="font-weight:bold">March 2nd from 6-9 pm</span>. All are welcome, especially women and trans! This event occurs continuously the first Tuesday of every month from 6-9 pm. Hope to see you there! </font><br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold"> <font size="4">Feb. 27th-Joy of Singing Workshop with<br>
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<font size="2">The Joy of Singing: Think about your voice as a blank canvas, and learn, through breathing and stretching and visualizing, how to bring color to it in a new way. Playful but very useful for any kind of singing. We'll do a little singing as well! </font><img style="width:197px;min-height:198px" src="https://338ae9f810-custmedia.vresp.com/library/1267120282/8a0498611d/ClaudiaNew.jpg?__nocache__=1" border="0" alt="ClaudiaNew.jpg" align="right">
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</span><span style="font-weight:bold">Workshop: $20</span></font>
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<font size="2">One critic has described a Claudia Schmidt concert as "....a lot like falling in love. You never know what's going to happen next, but chances are it's going to be wonderful, every moment is burned into your memory, and you know you'll never be the same again." Over her 30 years-and-counting career, Claudia has lent her beautifully expressive singing and speaking voice to wide ranging performance mediums. As a touring professional she has traversed North America as well as Europe and became well-known to public radio listeners during her regular stints on "A Prairie Home Companion" in its early incarnation.</font><span style="font-weight:bold"><br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold">Concert & Vocal Workshop: $25 </span></font>
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<font size="2">Comedic improvisational theater performance. Zoo Improv performs short
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March 6th - Empyrean Soul</span><br>
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<font size="2">Recently formed in early 2009, Empyrean Soul brings to the stage an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, and jazz, channeling its influence of artists from D'Angelo and Lauren Hill to Fiona Apple and Al Green. Composer and Musical Director Joel Caracci's international experience shines through with intelligent lyrics, smooth harmonies, and a rich rhythm that is sure to make the audience get up and dance.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold">March 13th - Bill Staines</span><br>
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<font size="2"><font size="3">Dine out for a good Cause on March 9th!</font> </font><font size="2"><font size="3">Share-A-Meal:</font><br>
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The Seventh Annual Share-A-Meal with Community Shares will be held at restaurants in Champaign-Urbana on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The event is sponsored by Community Shares of Illinois, a non-profit organization representing over 75 local charities, including the UCIMC!<br>
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Four restaurants in Champaign-Urbana are expected to donate 20-50% of their sales on March 9th to Community Shares of Illinois and its member organizations. Using pledge cards provided at each restaurant, diners will also have the option to direct a portion of their bill to the UCIMC or any of the 75 charities that are members of Community Shares of Illinois.<br>
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Participating restaurants in Champaign-Urbana include:<br>
• Luna - 116 N. Chestnut, Champaign (lunch)<br>
• Siam Terrace - 212 W. Main St., Urbana (dinner)<br>
• Great Impasta - 156 C Lincoln Square, Urbana (lunch & dinner)<br>
• Black Dog Smoke & Ale House - 201 N. Broadway Avenue, Urbana (lunch & dinner)<br>
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