2016-2017 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON

YOUR SEATS. YOUR SHOWS. YOUR VIRGINIA.

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You got ‘em. Series subscription is a super easy, no commitment, no hassle way to avoid the long lines, beat the rush, reserve your favorite seats, get special access, and score sweet deals on tickets.

Did we mention it’s easy? You just purchase a ticket(s) to at least four VT Series shows. That’s it!

There’s no hidden up-front fees. There’s no sleight-of-hand. We are only nice to you. We promise.

Next season, you can choose to renew your favorite seat(s), or you can go back to buying individual tickets, or you can take a ‘gap year’ and come back to subscribing later. Easy.

And there’s perks. Did we mention there’s perks?

VT SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONYour Seats. Your Shows. Your Virginia.

series Subscribers get:• Ticket discounts• First choice of seats• Get your favorite spot at select

new shows as they are added throughout the year

• Keep your favorite seats if you renew next season

• Choose six VT Series events and get in free to News-Gazette & Reel Deal movies all year!

vt series events:• Oklahoma! – Aug 4-7• Grace Potter – Sept 30• That’s What She Said – Oct 15• America – Oct 27• Masks, Music, and Merlot – Oct 29• Nick Offerman – Nov 1• Manhattan Transfer Meets

Take 6 – Nov 3• Ricky Scaggs – Jan 28• The Moth Radio Hour – March 4• Under the Streetlamp – April 1• Cinderella – May 6• Ice Cream & Independence – July 1

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See the order form on page 33 for more! Complete details available at thevirginia.org, by phone at 217-356-9063, or by visiting the Virginia Theatre Box Office, 10am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

New subscriptions go on-sale Friday, July 22, 2016, and are accepted through Friday, January 27, 2017.

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THE CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WELCOMES ALLto enjoy the amazing

2016-2017 PERFORMances AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE

and celebrates our staff & volunteers

FOR MAKING SOMETHING WONDERFUL HAPPEN!

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Timothy P. McMahon – President

Craig Hays – Vice PresidentAlvin S. Griggs – CommissionerBarbara J. Kuhl – Commissioner

Jane L. Solon – Commissioner

OFFICERS OF THE BOARDCindy Harvey – Secretary

Guy C. Hall – AttorneyGary G. Wackerlin – TreasurerJoe DeLuce – Executive Director

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AUGUST 201606. Oklahoma!06. Pens to Lens07. Chicago07. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory07. The Films of Andrew Stanton

february21. The Films of Spike Lee21. PechaKucha21. Swing Time21. Disney’s The Lion King

march23. The Films of Ang Lee23. The Moth Radio Hour23. The General

INSIDER INFO22. Yes, We Do Weddings!22. Your Virginia. Your Story.

may26. Cinderella26. The Magic Treehouse: Knights at Dawn26. Citizen Kane26. The Films of Martin Scorsese

july29. Ice Cream and Independence29. The Films 0f Spike Jonze & Alfonso Cuarón 29. The Gold Rush

april24. Under the Streetlamp24. Dance Arts Performance 201724. Duck Soup24. Roger Ebert’s Film Festival

june27. Twist and Shout Dance Recital27. Art in Motion Dance Recital27. The Films of Steven Spielberg27. High Noon

AUGUST 201730. The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson30. The Wizard of Oz

engage!28. Volunteer at the Virginia Theatre 28. Rent the Virginia Theatre28. Join our Email List

subscriptions32. Ordering Process33. Order Form

venue31. Accessibility31. Parking31. Virginia Theatre Tours

OCTOBER10. Dirty Dancing10. The Films of Kathryn Bigelow &

Mel Brooks10. John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Simulcast11. That’s What She Said11. Five Nights of Hitch12. America 12. Masks, Music, and Merlot

DECEMBER16. Holiday Card Photo Op16. Meet Santa Claus at the Virginia17. Behold the Lamb of God17. Holiday in Whoville17. The Best Christmas Movies Ever!18. CU at the Virginia

september08. The Films of Alejandro G. Iñárritu08. Jon Gordon Seminar08. Under the Gun09. Casablanca09. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty—Kids09. Grace Potter

JANUARY 201720. The Films of Coppola e Coppola20. Dracula 20. Ricky Scaggs and Kentucky Thunder

NOVEMber14. Nick Offerman14. The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer

Meets Take 615. Disney’s Beauty and The Beast,

A Musical 15. Elf JR, the Musical 15. News-Gazette Film Series: Readers’

Choice15. The Films of Joel and Ethan Coen

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4th Annual PENS TO LENS Student Screenwriting Competition & Gala ScreeningTickets: $12 Pass/$8 Standard/ Ages 18 & under FREE On Sale Now

The Champaign-Urbana Film Society, Champaign Movie Makers, and Champaign-Urbana Design Organization are again partnering to present this totally unique program where East Central Illinois K-12 students write original screenplays which are then made into short films by local filmmakers.

Area graphic designers and illustrators also pitch in with the creation of original movie posters for many of the submitted screenplays.

On August 13, the whole community is invited to come out and see the finished films, walk the red carpet, and celebrate some very creative student writing. Awards are presented at each show time. The 2pm screening features films written by K-8th grade students, and the 6pm screening features films written by 8th-12th grade students.

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AUGUST

Thur-Sat, Aug 4-6 • 7:30pm | Sun, Aug 7 • 2pm

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The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is returning to the Virginia Theatre to produce and perform — with live musical accompaniment — in their first theatrical engagement at the historic downtown venue since 2009. OKLAHOMA! is being directed by Stephen Fiol, conducted by Dave Ivy, musical director Liz Martin. Produced by Todd Salen and presented by the Champaign Park District.OKLAHOMA! is the first stage musical written by the creative team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on Lynn Riggs’ 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs, the original 1943 Broadway production of OKLAHOMA! was an unprecedented critical and popular success. Set in 1906 Oklahoma Territory, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams and features musical numbers – including Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin, The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, and Oklahoma! – that became standards in the Great American Songbook.

A CUTC production of OKLAHOMA!Tickets: $30 Premium/$18 Adult /$14 Student & Senior (55 & over)/ $10 Children (12 & under) On Sale Now

THE FILMS OF ANDREW STANTONTickets: $5 (or see all three for $10) On Sale Now

Pixar Studios has released some of the greatest family movies ever made, full of humor, wildlyinventive animation, and real feeling. And we think Andrew Stanton has directed a few of theirvery best. Find out why with these three modern classics!

August 29-30 A Bug’s Life (1998) Rated G (95 min)Aug 31-Sept 1 Finding Nemo (2003) Rated G (100 min) September 2-3 WALL-E (2008) Rated G (98 min)

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Wed, Aug 24 • 7:30pm

CHICAGO Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts Tickets: $119.50/$99.50/$79.50On Sale Now

The Virginia Theatre proudly welcomes 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees CHICAGO, for one night only! Considered one of the longest running, most successful pop/rock groups in history, the “legendary rock band with horns” has had album sales topping the one hundred million mark, including twenty-one Top 10 singles, five consecutive #1 albums, eleven #1 singles, and five Gold singles.

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) Tickets: $6 On Sale Now

Rated G (100 min) Beware the everlasting gobstopper! A boy from a destitute family wins the opportunity to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy factory of all in this delicious musical telling of Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel.

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FARREN’SPub & Eatery

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WINE AND BEER SERVICEThe Champaign Park District is proud to welcome Farren’s Pub & Eatery to select events at the Virginia Theatre. You’ll find Farren’s set up in the theatre’s lobby, serving fine wines and beers. From Cabernet to Chardonnay, Sam Adams to Sierra Nevada, the skilled servers from Farren’s always bring the perfect selection to complement your Virginia experience! Offered at most live shows. Both cash and credit cards accepted.

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JON GORDON LEADERSHIP SEMINAR Brought to you by Habeeb Habeeb, motivational speaker and founder, H-Squared Leadership Institute

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SEPTEMBER

THE FILMS OF ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITUTickets: $5 (or see all three for $10) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Iñárritu’s singular style has earned him critical acclaim and a host of trophies, including three BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes, three Cannes Film Festival awards, and four Oscars. We present three of his most extraordinary movies this month.

September 6 & 8 21 Grams (2003) Rated R (124 min) September 13 & 15 Birdman (2014) Rated R (119 min)September 27 The Revenant (2015) Rated R (156 min)

All screenings 7pm

Tickets: $99Also available: $169.75 SERIES PASSPurchase an H-Squared Leadership Institute SEMINAR SERIES PASS and save on two inspiring events: the Jon Gordon Leadership Seminar and the John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Simulcast

Meet Jon Gordon in person when he visits the Virginia to share the principles that have made him one of the most sought-after speakers in the world. Gordon’s principles have been put to the test by the Atlanta Falcons, LA Dodgers, Clemson Football, Miami Heat, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. Gordon is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, along with The No Complaining Rule, Soup, The Positive Dog, and his latest, The Carpenter. He has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, in The Wall Street Journal, and New York Times.

Tue, Sept 13 • 9-11:30am

Under The Gun (2016)Tickets: FREE

Rated R (110 mins) The massacre at Sandy Hook was seen as a watershed moment in our national gun debate, but the body count at the hands of gun violence has only grown. Through the lens of victims’ families, as well as pro-gun advocates, UNDER THE GUN examines why our politicians have failed to act.

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DISNEY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY – KIDSPresented by Champaign Park District Youth Theatre Tickets: $10 Adult/$8 Child On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

The Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre program, featuring students grades 2-4,presents a live stage musical with all of your favorite characters from the classic story of Sleeping Beauty. Based on one of the most treasured Disney animated films of all time, and featuring some of the world’s most memorable songs, it’s delightful fun.

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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Casablanca (1942) Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Rated PG (102 min) Casablanca only improves with age. This masterpiece from Hollywood’s Golden Age is perhaps the quintessential screen romance, boasting career-defining performances by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and the great Claude Rains.

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Described by Spin as “one of the greatest living voices in rock,” Grace Potter continues to impress critics and audiences alike with her captivating shows. Heralded as one of today’s best live performers, Potter has played every major music festival from Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo and has had the honor of sharing the stage with Dave Matthews Band, The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Robert Plant, and Neil Young, to name a few. For an artist who has built a devoted fan base through electrifying live shows, Grace Potter refuses to be defined by a single genre. Over the last three years, she’s transitioned from songwriting to producing soundtracks for film and TV and recording multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated country duets with friend Kenny Chesney. In 2015, Grace performed (at the invitation of Michelle Obama) for the troops in Qatar. Last fall, Ms. Potter was honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in her home state of Vermont. Her epic musical journey has included four studio records, countless collaborations, plus a new milestone with the August 2016 arrival of her solo CD debut, Midnight.

GRACE POTTERTickets: $44.50/$35.50/$29.50 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 5, 2016 – 10am

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PG-13 (100 min) Rewind 92.5 FM and the Virginia Theatre are taking you back to that special summer camp resort in the Catskills, and a certain dreamy dance instructor named Johnny Castle. Join us for this celebration of one of the greatest romances of the 80s as we learn all over again how to Mambo–and the perils of putting Baby in a corner.

THE FILMS OF KATHRYN BIGELOW & MEL BROOKSTickets: $5 (or see all five for $20) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

What’s the connection? Kathryn Bigelow and Mel Brooks are both multi-faceted, Academy Award-winning writer/producer/directors who infuse their films with a unique, strongly personal style. Here’s just a sampling of their best

October 3-4 Point Break (1991) Rated PG-13 (114 min) October 5-6 Strange Days (1995) Rated R (145 min) October 7-8 Hurt Locker (2008) Rated R (131 min) October 11 & 13 The Producers (1968) Rated PG (88 min) October 18 & 20 Young Frankenstein (1974) Rated PG (106 min)

All screenings 7pm

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JOHN C. MAXWELL Live2Lead SimulcastBrought to you by Habeeb Habeeb, motivational speaker and founder, H-Squared Leadership InstituteTickets: $89Also available: $169.75 SERIES PASSPurchase an H-Squared Leadership Institute SEMINAR SERIES PASS and save on two inspiring events: the Jon Gordon Leadership Seminar and the John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Simulcast

In this live simulcast hosted from Atlanta by John C. Maxwell – the world renowned author on leadership – Live2Lead is a

half-day, leader development experience designed to equip you with new perspectives, practical tools, and key takeaways. Learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when you get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment. See it all live on the Virginia’s 52 foot screen!John C. Maxwell, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 26 million books, was identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the world’s most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc. magazines. He will be joined by leadership experts Simon Sinek, Liz Wiseman, and Dan Cathy.

Fri, Oct 7 • 8am-noon

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Sat, Oct 15 • 7pm

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Local women—exchanging stories. The She Said team has been busy since the last show — with fundraising for the orphanage they visit during the annual She Said Soul Journey to Haiti, volunteering locally to gather shoes for kids through their Stepping Up program, planning LadyFest 2016, and even filming a web series that continues the conversation from their stage show at the Virginia. But, now it’s time to mark your calendars for this year’s That’s What She Said, presented by Christie Clinic!

That’s What She Said includes adult content.

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID Presented by Christie ClinicTickets: $49.50/$42.50/$29.50On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: FIVE NIGHTS OF HITCH!Tickets: $6 (or see all five for $24) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Our most popular short film series returns this Halloween week with five audience favorites from the undisputed master of suspense.

Sun, Oct 23 Vertigo (1958) Rated PG (128 min) Mon, Oct 24 The Birds (1963) Rated PG-13 (119 min) Tue, Oct 25 North By Northwest (1959) Not Rated (136 min) Wed, Oct 26 Rear Window (1954) Rated PG (136 min) Fri, Oct 28 Psycho (1960) Rated R (109 min)

All screenings 7pm

Special thanks to these producing sponsors: BankChampaign, Busey, Christie Clinic, The Christie Foundation, Darrell Hoemann Photography, Five Foot Productions, Herriott’s, Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, Karyl Wackerlin Photography, Mowgli Studio, Ruth E. Wyman Law Offices, Sterling Wealth Management, Texture Home.

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Sat, Oct 29 • 7pm

VT Series Event

Join the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra and conductor Stephen Alltop in a fun-filled “spooktakular” Halloween concert. Masks encouraged!

Enjoy scary Broadway and Holiday favorites from The Phantom of the Opera, Jaws, and Fantasia. Maestro Alltop will also perform ghoulish delights on the Virginia’s mighty Wurlitzer organ. A fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy Halloween together.

VIP reception is available.

This will be a night to remember!

MASKS, MUSIC, AND MERLOTPresented by the Champaign-UrbanaSymphony OrchestraTickets: $75 VIP/$45/$35/$25 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Thur, Oct 27 • 7:30pm

AMERICAPresented by Exceptional ArtistsTickets: $69.00/$59.00/$49.00On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

In 2015, AMERICA marked their 45th Anniversary as a perennial classic-rock favorite! Founding (and current) mem-bers Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, along with former band mate Dan Peek, met in high school in late 1960s London and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song, A Horse With No Name. AMERICA soon became a global household name and paved their way with an impressive string of #1 hits. After all these years, this group of friends are still at it, making music together, and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound on songs like I Need You, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, Lonely People, and Sister Golden Hair.

AMERICA’S albums – 6 certified as Gold/Platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting 4+ million in sales – display an even greater range of talents. AMERICA won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin in 1974.

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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES$6 One Saturday each month • 1pm & 7pm

Now entering its 15th year, the always-popular News-Gazette Film Series presents a rare opportunity to experience the movies of Hollywood’s golden age exactly as they were first experienced—at the historic Virginia Theatre, on our massive 52-foot silver screen!

Many of these films are offered on the original 35mm reel-to-reel print stock, projected by the Virginia’s twin Norelco AA-II (that “AA” stands for Academy Award, for the recognition these industry-standard projectors received at the 1963 Oscars). Throw in state-of-the-art digital sound, the best popcorn in town, and David Schroeder performing on the Virginia’s historic Hope Jones II Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, and you have a wonderful evening of old-time entertainment fit for the whole family!

POST-SCREENING DISCUSSIONS WITH CHUCK KOPLINSKIVirginia Theatre Mezzanine Lobby, after most 7pm News-Gazette screenings

Stick around after the show and join News-Gazette film critic Chuck Koplinski for a stimulating discussion about the movie you’ve just watched. Mr. Koplinski leads you through the history of the picture, sharing lively critical insights as well as behind-the-scenes secrets about the making of the film. Free to attend.

REEL DEAL FILM SERIESTickets $5 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Join us in 2016-2017 as we celebrate the influential directors who have transformed modern movie-making. This season, the Virginia Theatre brings you a set of monthly “mini-festivals” which focus on the seminal works of fifteen contemporary cinematic artists: Andrew Stanton, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Kathryn Bigelow, Mel Brooks, the Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Frances Ford Coppela, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, Steven Spielberg, Spike Jonze, Alfonso Cuaron, and Paul Thomas Anderson. CU at the movies!

2016-2017 NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES PASS $85 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am Purchase a News-Gazette Film Series Pass to see all 19 classic Gazette titles this season— and SAVE! Enjoy a rich selection of critically acclaimed, beloved movies from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Makes a great gift!

VIRGINIA THEATRE FILM PASSPORT $125 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

The Virginia Theatre Film Passport is good for admittance to all of our Reel Deal and News-Gazette Film Series titles throughout the 2016-2017 season—that’s 59 pictures in all! See your favorite movies at the Virginia Theatre all year long, for one low price.

Your Year in Film

NOVEMBER

NICK OFFERMANTickets: $65/$49.50/$41.50/$29.50On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

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Thur, Nov 3 • 7:30pm

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Between them, legendary vocal groups The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 boast a remarkable 20 Grammy Awards and a range of styles that cover nearly every genre of popular music, from jazz to swing, from gospel to R&B. At this 45th Anniversary celebration of The Manhattan Transfer’s storied career, Take 6 joins the group on stage to share in crystal clear harmonies, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves. No ordinary double bill, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event!The Manhattan Transfer was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. Their second single, The Boy From New York City, made them the first group to win Grammy Awards in both Pop and Jazz categories in the same year. With worldwide record sales in the millions, for 19 singles and 29 albums, their melodic, jazz-infused vocals continue to bring audiences back year after year.The pre-eminent a cappella group in the world, Take 6 has been recognized in virtually every genre and were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 2015. They have performed on Saturday Night Live, the Oscars, the Grammys, and for four U.S. Presidents. One, their fifteenth album, marks the group’s return to their spiritual heritage.

THE SUMMIT: THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER MEETS TAKE 6 Tickets: $65/$53.50/$44.50/$29.50 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Nick Offerman is an actor, writer, and woodworker, best known for the role of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy series Parks & Recreation which wrapped its 7th and final season in 2015. For his work on the show, Nick won a Television Critics Association Award for Achievement in Comedy. Mr. Offerman was recently seen in A Walk in the Woods and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and in the second season of the FX series Fargo, for which he received a nomination for a Critics’ Choice TV Award. His long list of film credits also includes 22 Jump Street, We’re The Millers, The LEGO Movie, and Sin City. Television credits include George Lopez, Deadwood, NYPD Blue, 24, Will & Grace, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, ER, and more.Offerman got his start in Chicago’s theater community, where he was a founding member of the Defiant Theatre. Last year, Nick Offerman and wife Megan Mullally debuted Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. Mr. Offerman has previously toured his comedy shows Full Bush and American Ham. In 2013, Offerman released his NYT bestselling book, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living. He released his second NYT bestseller, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers, in 2015.This event includes adult content.

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ELF JR, the Musical Presented by Champaign Park District Youth Theatre Tickets: $12 Adult/$10 Child On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. We follow Buddy, an orphan who crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is mistakenly transported to the North Pole. This would-be elf is raised, unaware that he’s actually human until his enormous size—and poor toy-making abilities—cause him to face an uncomfortable truth. The hilarious Broadway musical has been adapted for young performers, and the Champaign Park District Youth Theater program (grades 5-8) is set to bring it to the Virginia stage!

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Readers’ Choice!Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fall 2016

Your vote counts! Make your voice heard and help choose the winner of this season’s News-Gazette’s Reader’s Choice Contest. The winning film will screen on November 26. Visit www.newsgazette.com/filmseries# to cast your vote for any one of the following titles:

West Side Story (1961) Not ratedOn the Waterfront (1954) Not ratedBridge on the River Kwai (1957) Rated PGHarvey (1950) Not ratedBonnie and Clyde (1967) Rated R

THE FILMS OF JOEL AND ETHAN COEN Tickets: $5 (or see all four for $15) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

The 15-time Oscar-nominated (and 4-time winning) Coen brothers have been so prolific, you could fill the calendar with their films (we wish!). Join us for these four audience favorites.

November 28-29 No Country For Old Men (2007) Rated R (122 min)Nov 30 & Dec 1 Raising Arizona (1987) Rated PG-13 (94 min)December 2 Fargo (1996) Rated R (98 min) December 3 The Big Lebowski (1998) Rated R (117 min)

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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the Broadway Musical Presented by C2 ProductionsTickets: $15 Adult/$10 Student/$10 Senior (55 & older)/$8 Children (10 & under) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Champaign’s Central High School & Centennial High School Drama Programs, in collaboration with the Champaign Park District and Champaign Community Unit 4 Schools, return to the Virginia this fall with a beloved stage musical that’s played to over 35 million worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this full-Broadway version features a live orchestra and student performers from two acclaimed high school drama departments.

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HOLIDAY CARD PHOTO OPFREE Reservations available starting Friday, August 19, 2016 (at the box office only)

We’re opening up the Virginia’s beautifully-decorated Mezzanine Lobby for family photographs! Call our box office (217-356- 9063) and reserve your 15-minute slot. Free to attend. Bring your own camera or arrange to have a professional photographer meet you at the theatre.

Mon, Nov 21 • 5-8pmMon, Nov 28 • 5-8pmMon, Dec 5 • 5-8pm

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MEET SANTA CLAUS AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE!FREE

Santa Claus is coming to town! The Champaign Center Partnership is excited to welcome Jolly Old St. Nick to downtown Champaign’s Virginia Theatre. Visit with Santa in the theatre’s Mezzanine Lobby. Santa will take pictures with each visitor (parents, bring your cameras!) and every child will receive a candy cane. Kids of all ages are encouraged to have their holiday wish lists ready to share with Santa.

HOLIDAY IN WHOVILLETickets: $3 Standard/FREE for children 2 and underOn-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Join us at the Virginia Theatre for a real holiday treat! Watch Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (with Jim Carrey) followed by pictures with Santa, crafts, caroling, and hot chocolate. After the show, enjoy the holiday lights with trolley rides around West Side Park.

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVERTickets: $6 (or see all four for $18) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

One of our favorite holiday traditions returns! Don’t miss this chance to take in a classic Christmas tale at the historic Virginia with family and friends—and enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate, with our compliments, at each screening!

Dec 12-13 The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Not Rated (109 min)Dec 14-15 The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) Rated G (112 min) Dec 16 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Not Rated (96 min)Dec 17 It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Rated PG (130 min) All screenings 7pm (with a 1pm matinee Saturday)

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ANDREW PETERSON presents BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GODPresented by Gather Round ProductionsTickets: $35/$30/$25 On Sale Now

For more than twenty years, Andrew Peterson has gone about the business of quietly changing lives in four-minute increments. In the city of Nashville where music is an industry in the same way fast food, generic greeting cards, and bumper stickers are industries, Peterson has forged his own path, refusing the artistic compromises that so often come with chasing album sales and radio singles and creating instead a long line of songs that ache with sorrow, joy, and integrity, and that are, at the end of the day, part of a real, ongoing, human conversation.

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THE CHORALE PRESENTS

CU AT THE VIRGINIATickets: $28 Standard/$26 Senior/ $26 Child On-Sale Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 – 10am

Help us sing Old Lang Syne and ring in 2017 with The CHORALE when they step onto the Virginia Theatre’s historic stage for their 26th annual New Year’s Eve concert! Enjoy an evening of beautiful holiday music, the traditional sing-along to the Virginia’s mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ, some special guest performers, and more. Conducted by founding director Julie Beyler. Revenue from the evening helps support The CHORALE’s Young Artist Scholarship Program.

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JANUARY

THE FILMS OF COPPOLA E COPPOLATickets: $5 (or see all four for $15) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Join us this January when we feature the films of the legendary director Frances Ford Coppola and his auteur daughter, Sofia Coppola. A great opportunity to see all four pictures on the Virginia’s 52-foot screen!

January 3 & 5 The Virgin Suicides (1999) Rated R (97 min)January 10 & 12 Apocalypse Now (1979) Rated R (153 min)January 17 & 19 Lost In Translation (2003) Rated R (101 min)January 24 & 26 The Godfather (1972) Rated R (175 min)

All screenings 7pm

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Dracula (1931) Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Rated PG (75 min) In Bela Lugosi’s timeless portrayal of Dracula, an ancient vampire arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. This truly creepy, atmospheric 1931 film has set the standard for vampiric roles ever since.

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Sat, Jan 28 • 7:30pm

A life full of music—that’s the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age twenty-one, he was already considered a recognized master of one of America’s most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. His path’s taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his

musical roots intact. Along the way, Skaggs has played with everyone from Bill Monroe (when Ricky was a musical prodigy of six) and Flatt and Scruggs, to Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, and countless others.

Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and this 14-time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. With 12 consecutive #1, Grammy-nominated classic hits behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label, the diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Ricky Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart.

RICKY SKAGGS and Kentucky ThunderTickets: $69.50 VIP/$46.50/$38.50/$29.50On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

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FEBRUARY

THE FILMS OF SPIKE LEETickets: $5 (or see all three for $10) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Spike Lee’s visit to the Virginia Theatre – celebrating the 25th anniversary of Do the Right Thing – was a highlight of the 2014 Ebertfest, and we wanted to shine a light on some of his other films. Three of his most critically acclaimed are presented this month.

February 13-14 School Daze (1988) Rated R (121 min) February 15-16 Clockers (1995) Rated R (128 min)February 17-18 Malcom X (1992) Rated PG-13 (202 min)

All screenings 7pm

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Swing Time (1936) Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Not Rated (103 min) A critically acclaimed romantic comedy that’s widely considered to be Astaire and Rogers’ best dance musical. Swing Time features four dance routines that are each in their own way regarded as little masterpieces of the form.

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DISNEY’S THE LION KINGPresented by Champaign Park District Youth Theatre On-Sale Date: Winter, 2017

The African savannah comes to life on the stage with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Music by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Sat, Feb 11 • 8:20pm (doors open at 7:30pm)

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT CHAMPAIGN-URBANAVolume 23Presented by the Champaign Urbana Design OrganizationTickets: $10 in advance/$15 at the door

Patrons at the first PechaKucha Night (Vol. 20) hosted at the Virginia (February, 2016) were treated to a fast-paced night of cutting edge art & design, quirky humor, and surprising emotion. “PechaKucha” draws its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat.” PK Nights—held in hundreds of cities all over the world—are dedicated to providing accessible, creative outlets to inspire communities. The format is simple: every presenter brings 20 images that are displayed for 20 seconds each. PechaKucha has been a Champaign Urbana Design Organization (CUDO) tradition since 2009, and this 23rd volume is sure to feature an entertaining lineup of innovative presentations.

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Dine and dance on the same stage that hosted The Beach Boys, Alison Krauss, REO Speedwagon & Million Dollar Quartet

Looking for an unforgettable setting for your special day? Along with private parties and meetings, the beautifully restored, historic Virginia Theatre offers a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding and reception.

• Mezzanine/Eastern Lobbies (100 capacity ea.) for intimate gatherings

• Ceremony seating in ornate auditorium (1463 cap.)• Elegant receptions on stage • Seven backstage dressing rooms• 1921 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, with house organist• Iconic, 3-sided marquee for your messages to the world• Fully customizable options indoors and out

Call 217.356.9063 or email mitch.marlow@champaignparks.com to learn how we can help you plan the perfect wedding day!

Yes, We Do Weddings!

Built in 1921, the Virginia Theatre has hosted thousands of films, live shows, and special events in her ninety-five storied years. Everyone came to the Virginia, for everything from sold-out summertime recitals by Thelma Leah Rose’s dance students, pipe organ concerts, and the finest performers of the vaudeville era, to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alison Krauss, BB King, and countless others—each of them taking their place on the Virginia’s legendary stage.

Beginning this fall, we are reaching out to the commu-nity as we begin to gather some of that history togeth-er, from old photographs, press clippings, posters, and programs, to the stories that made this place a second home to so many Champaign County residents.

Through exciting new partnerships with the Champaign County Historical Archives and the Champaign County Historical Museum, the Champaign Park District will be seeking artifacts, taking oral histories, and researching the Virginia’s past so that we may record a comprehen-sive history of the theatre, develop exhibits, and build an archive that generations to come may enjoy.

Watch for details this September as we launch this new project in preparation for a full year of celebrations to take place in 2021, the 100th anniversary of the Virginia Theatre!

Please call 217.356.9063 or steven.bentz@champaignparks.com for more information.

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Sat, March 4 • 7:30pm

THE MOTH RADIO HOURA Moth Mainstage EventTickets: $39.50/$29.50/$19.50 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Since its 1997 launch in NYC, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live on stage, without scripts, notes, props, or accompaniment. Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase—each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.

The Moth has an enthusiastic national following, with a podcast that’s downloaded over 30 million times annually, and, each week, the Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour is heard on over 400 radio stations worldwide. The Moth’s first book, The Moth: 50 True Stories was a NYT Bestseller.

The ideal way to experience The Moth is live and in person, where you can feel the electricity in the room and be a part of the visceral dialogue between teller and audience. Come be a part of it!

THE FILMS OF ANG LEETickets: $5 (or see all four for $15) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Three-time Academy Award-winning (and UIUC graduate) director Ang Lee so often captures the cultural moment in his artful movies, with a range of subject matter not often found in the work of other directors. Four films are featured in this series.

Feb 28 & Mar 2 Sense & Sensibility (1995) Rated PG (136 min)March 7 & 9 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Rated PG-13 (120 min)March 14 & 16 The Life of Pi (2012) Rated PG (127 min)March 21 & 23 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Rated R (134 min)

All screenings 7pm

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: The General (1926) Live accompaniment by Mark Gifford, Wurlitzer Pipe OrganTickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Not Rated (67 min) This classic silent comedy is considered by critics as one of Buster Keaton’s greatest and was ranked #18 by the American Film Institute in their 2007 list of the 100 Best American Movies of All Time. As a very special treat, acclaimed theatre organist MARK GIFFORD will accompany the film on the Virginia Theatre’s historic 750-pipe Wurlitzer with an original score of his own creation.

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APRIL

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Duck Soup (1933)Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Not Rated (68 min) Hail Fredonia! In 1933, Duck Soup was a box office disappointment, receiving only mixed reviews. Today, it’s seen as perhaps the Marx Brothers’ funniest and best film—a classic comedy masterpiece that contains several legendary sequences.

DANCE ARTS PERFORMANCE 2017 An Interpretation of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” with Irish and Contemporary Dance Tickets: $13 Adult/ $10 Senior/$10 Children On-Sale Date: Fri, Jan 13 2017

Follow Dorothy and Toto to the wonderful land of Oz! Based on the classic children’s story by L. Frank Baum, experience the adventure down the yellow brick road like never before with the Dance Arts School’s journey to the Emerald City.Also included in this production are Irish and contemporary performances by the Dance Arts and Isle of Erin dancers.

19TH ANNUAL ROGER EBERT’S FILM FESTIVAL Passes on sale Tuesday, November 1, 2016 – 10am Individual tickets on sale Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 10am

The College of Media at Illinois presents the 2017 Roger Ebert’s Film Festival! Held every April inside downtown Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre, Ebertfest continues its proud tradition into its 19th year. For more information on dates, times and film titles, visit ebertfest.com.

Sat, April 1 • 7:30pm

UNDER THE STREETLAMPTickets: $69.50 VIP/$49.50/$39.50/$29.50 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

UNDER THE STREETLAMP performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet — featuring recent leading cast members of the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” — deliver an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll, including popular songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, plus a “show-stopping” salute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

Come for an evening of great music and hilarious behind-the-scenes tales, complete with an exceptional 7-piece band composed of world-class musicians. In performance after performance, Under the Streetlamp prove that retro never sounded so now!

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Sat, May 6 • 11am & 4pm

CInderellaPresented by CU BalletTickets: $24 Adult/$19 Senior/ $12 Child/Student On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

The Champaign Urbana Ballet presents Cinderella, the world’s most favorite fairytale. A glass slipper, a pumpkin coach, and a Fairy Godmother carry Cinderella through this timeless and beautiful ballet. Two performances, one day only!

THE MAGIC TREEHOUSE: KNIGHTS AT DAWN 2017Presented by Champaign Park District Youth TheatreOn-Sale Date: Winter, 2017

Siblings Jack and Annie return to visit the magic tree house. As they read a book about knights and the middle ages, Annie is intrigued by the mysterious quest you must complete before becoming a knight. They’re both whisked away to medieval times, where they experience a grand feast, escape through secret tunnels, and dance with enchanted suits of armor—all while trying to find their way home!

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Citizen Kane (1941)Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Rated PG (119 min) Orson Welles’s epic tale of a publishing tycoon’s rise and fall is entertaining, poignant, and inventive in its storytelling, earning its reputation as a true landmark achievement in cinematic history. It was Welles’s first feature film and was nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, receiving the Academy Award for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) for both Herman J. Mankiewicz and Welles.

THE FILMS OF MARTIN SCORSESETickets: $5 (or see all three for $10) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers working today, Martin Scorsese makes landmark movies that other filmmakers look to with reverence. His broad range of subjects – a boxer, an office worker, musicians on a stage – is featured this month at the Virginia.

May 22-23 Raging Bull (1980) Rated R (129 min)May 24-25 After Hours (1985) Rated R (97 min)May 26 The Last Waltz (1978) Rated PG (117 min)

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JUNE

THE FILMS OF STEVEN SPIELBERG Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Spanning three decades, our August films demonstrate the power of Steven Spielberg’s storytelling skills. One of the most popular directors in cinematic history, Spielberg has made both blockbuster special effects pictures as well as moving historical dramas, all in his signature style.

June 13-15 Schindler’s List (1993) Rated R (195 min)June 20 & 22 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Rated PG (132 min)June 27 & 29 E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982) Rated PG (132 min)

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TWIST AND SHOUT ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL Presented by Twist and Shout, Dance and Cheer On-Sale Date: Spring 2017

Twist and Shout’s 7th Annual Dance Recital will showcase the accomplishments over the previous nine months of the program’s students aged 18 months-18 years. Come out and enjoy one of these family-friendly shows!

ART IN MOTION ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL Presented by Art in Motion Dance Studio

On-Sale Date: Spring 2017

This special recital showcases Champaign’s Art in Motion Dance Studio, with over 25 years in serving the community.

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: High Noon (1952)Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Rated PG (85 min) Gary Cooper is a small town Marshall who finds his own community won’t help him defeat a deadly enemy. The film redefined Westerns, taking place in near-real time and lacking some of the genre’s conventions (John Wayne hated it). Long considered a metaphor for the Hollywood blacklist, the movie sadly marked the end of the career of screenwriter Carl Foreman.

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DAVID SCHROEDER, Wurlitzer Pipe OrganThe Virginia proudly welcomes David Schroeder as our house organist at regular performances on the theatre’s original, fully-restored, 750-pipe Wurlitzer Hope-Jones Orchestral Organ. Mr. Schroeder plays frequently on movie nights and before some live events at the Virginia (please check our website for days/times). David Schroeder is the Director of Bands and Chorus at Bismarck-Henning Jr/Sr High School in Bismarck, Illinois, as well as Organist and Parish Music Director for Trinity Lutheran Church, Danville. He received his Undergraduate degree in Comprehensive Music Education from the University of Illinois, where he played in both the Symphonic Band and Marching Illini. He is member of the Central Illinois and Central Indiana chapters of the American Theatre Organ Society.

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RENT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE The historic Virginia Theatre is available for rental by individuals, organizations, schools, and businesses for performances, concerts, film screenings, meetings, receptions, conferences, weddings, parties, and other public and private events. For details, please call 217-356-9063, visit thevirginia.org, or email steven.bentz@champaignparks.com.

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW— JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST!Subscribe to the Virginia Theatre eNews and get regular email delivered to your inbox with major announcements, upcoming shows, special ticket discount offers, news, and more! Signing up is easy: just visit thevirginia.org and click “ENEWS” to enter your address.

VOLUNTEER AT THE HISTORIC VIRGINIA THEATRE (ages 13+)Join our volunteer family at the Virginia! Volunteers are essential to the success of shows ranging from Arsenic & Old Lace to Vince Gill. Your assistance is always needed with ushering, ticket taking, concessions, merchandise, security, crowd control, and more. Volunteer at the Virginia Theatre today and help our friendly, dedicated staff create a safe, enjoyable experience for patrons—and enjoy live shows, concerts, and movies while you’re here!

To apply, simply visit thevirginia.org/volunteer/. Interviews & volunteer training sessions are held regularly at the theatre, by appointment. For more information on volunteering at the historic Virginia Theatre, visit thevirginia.org, call 217-356-9063, or email mitch.marlow@champaignparks.com.

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JULY

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: The Gold Rush (1925)Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Not Rated (95 min) Experience this 1925 silent comedy written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, who declared “this is the picture I want to be remembered by.” Featuring his famed ‘Little Tramp’ character, the film received strong reviews at its release and is now considered one of the greatest works on the silent era.

THE FILMS OF SPIKE JONZE & ALFONSO CUARÓN Tickets: $5 (or see all five for $20) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

A month-long pairing of two of the most inventive directors working today. Both Spike Jonze and Alfonso Cuarón make films that are filled with unexpected themes and surprising humor. We offer five of their best in July.

July 5 & 7 Where The Wild Things Are (2009) Rated PG (101 min)July 18 & 20 Gravity (2013) Rated PG-13 (91 min)July 24 & 25 Adaptation (2002) Rated R (114 min)July 26 & 27 Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001) Rated R (106 min)July 28 & 29 Being John Malkovich (1999) Rated R (112 min)

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ICE CREAM AND INDEPENDENCE Tickets: $19.50/$15.50/$12.50 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Red! White! Blue! Brass! Join us in celebrating Independence Day in style with the best in American music performed by the Champaign-Urbana Civic Wind Band, conducted by Linda Moorhouse, and featuring some very special guests. We’ll be serving delicious frozen yogurt outside the theatre at 5:00 P.M. before the concert. Music begins at 7:00 P.M. in the beautiful Virginia Theatre auditorium. Special thanks to WDWS, The News-Gazette, the University of Illinois Bands program, and TCBY.

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THE FILMS OF PAUL THOMAS ANDERSONTickets: $5 (or see all three for $10) On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am

Beloved by cinema buffs, P.T. Anderson’s movies are ambitious family sagas of personal obsession and human frailty. The director is renowned for his use of music and stylish camera-work, and for the powerful emotions on display in each of these featured titles.

August 8 & 10 The Master (2012) Rated R (144 min)August 15 & 17 Magnolia (1999) Rated R (188 min) August 22 & 24 There Will Be Blood (2007) Rated R (158 min)

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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: The Wizard of Oz (1939)Tickets: $6 On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10amRated PG (102 min) This beloved family film has become an icon of American pop culture. Nominated for six Academy Awards, Oz was still a box office disappointment in its first year. It had been MGM’s most expensive production to date, but the film didn’t become widely known to the public until regular television broadcasts began in 1956.

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venue INFORMATIONBOX OFFICE203 West Park AvenueChampaign, IL 61820

Phone: 217-356-9063Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm plus 2 hours before each event

ACCESSIBILITYTransfer seats are offered on both levels at the Virginia Theatre along with wheelchair-accessible seating located on platforms at the back of our Main Floor and in the front row of Main Floor Section 5. Up to 18 wheelchairs may be accommodated at a given event, with one additional companion seat available per wheelchair. Tickets for accessible and companion seating can be purchased online, at the box office, or by calling 217-356-9063.

The theatre also features a wheelchair lift for guests accessing the stage from the auditorium, an elevator allowing access from the stage to the downstairs dressing rooms, and an elevator allowing access to the building’s upstairs Mezzanine Lobby and restrooms.*

*Please note that the Virginia’s mezzanine and upper balcony seating are still accessible only via stairs.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES Assisted listening devices are available upon request at the Virginia Theatre box office. A variety of styles—including earpiece buds, headsets, and “induction” neck loops—can be used to enhance a guest’s enjoyment of films, spoken word events, and most live performances at the Virginia. Devices may be obtained at no costs before the show. A credit card, driver’s license, or other form of ID is required.

For more information about assisted listening devices, accessible seating, or any other accommodation at the Virginia Theatre, please call the box office at 217-356-9063.

PARKINGParking is available in metered spaces on the streets surrounding the Virginia Theatre and in the Hill Street Parking Deck one block north of the theatre on Randolph St. (123 West Hill).

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IMPORTANT DATES:Friday, July 22, 10amSubscriptions go on sale to ‘VT SERIES’ events in the Virginia’s 2016-2017 performing arts season.

Friday, August 19, 10amIndividual Tickets for many shows go on sale. For additional on-sale dates, see individual event listings.

GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES AND TOUR THE HISTORIC VIRGINIA THEATRE! By reservation, Tuesdays at 10:30am and Wednesdays at 6pm

Did you know that the Champaign Park District’s Virginia Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places? That its original—and fully-restored—1921 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ has over 750 pipes? Or what (totally unexpected) features the painters uncovered in 2013, during a $5.5 million renovation? Come for a free, one-hour tour at downstate Illinois’s premier 1920s movie palace and live performance space and find out!

Tours are offered every Tuesday at 10:30am and Wednesday at 6pm, schedule permitting. Advance reservation required at thevirginia.org, 217/356-9063, or mitch.marlow@champaignparks.com.

For special group tour requests, please call or email. Donations to the Virginia Theatre Restoration Fund are encouraged.

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A subscription is a purchase of a ticket to four or more qualifying events.*

Subscription purchases are offered with a discount, along with other perks (see this brochure’s inside front cover for a complete list of subscriber benefits).

For example, if you buy three tickets to five qualifying events, that’s three subscriptions, and all three sets of tickets are discounted at the subscriber price.

Purchase a ticket to six or more qualifying events and receive, along with your subscription, a Virginia Theatre Film Passport** and see great movies all season long, for free!

OK, I’M READY TO ORDERYou can use the following pages to purchase a VT Series subscription or just to order some individual tickets to shows scheduled this season. Here’s how:

STEP 1: Fill in the Order Form on the opposite page, indicating whether you’re Renewing a Subscription, purchasing a New Subscription, or just want some Individual Tickets.

Please note the seating chart. We use a Zone system to help patrons tell us where they want to sit. Most reserved seating shows have ticket prices divided up into three or four zones. Please also let us know your seating preference so we can place you in the best possible spot in the house.

STEP 2: Choose your shows:

On the following pages, we’ve listed all of the live events you can order. To order tickets as part of a subscription or individually, simply circle the date/time of each event you want (in the left column) and then write in the number of tickets you’re purchasing, per event, in the box for # of Seats.

STEP 3: Total your order. Yay, here’s the part where you get to do math!

To calculate your order total, fill in the Your Price box for each event, entering either the Discounted Subscriber Pricing (if you’re ordering four or more qualifying events) or the Individual Ticket Pricing.

Then multiply that amount times the number of tickets you want for each event and write the results in the Subtotal box.

Lastly, add up all of your event subtotals to get your Order Total.

Please return your completed order form to the Virginia Theatre box office with your payment by check (made out to Champaign Park District), or include your credit card information.

Tickets will be mailed beginning the week of August 15. (Please note, because of its early appearance in the season, Oklahoma tickets will be mailed immediately.)

Your Seats. Your Shows. Your Virginia.

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SORRY – no refunds, returns, or exchanges*All events labelled in this brochure as “VT Series” are qualified to receive the subscriber discount.**A Virginia Theatre Film Passport is good for admittance to all News-Gazette and Reel Deal film screenings and does not apply to Ebertfest or other special film events.

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Virginia Theatre tickets and subscriptions may also be purchased:• Online at thevirginia.org (Individual tickets only)• By phone at 217-356-9063, Monday through Friday, 10am to 5:30pm and 2 hours before shows • In person at our Box Office, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, Illinois 61820 (see hours above)

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SEASON SUBSCRIBER ORDER FORMVirginia Theatre 2016-2017 Performing Arts Seasono Renewing Subscription o New Subscription  o Individual Tickets

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= $

CU

AT T

HE V

IRGI

NIA

$26

.00

Child

Sa, 1

/28/

17

7:30

pm

RICK

Y SKA

GGS &

Kent

ucky

Thun

der

$62.

50 V

IP

$42.

00

$35.

00

$26.

50

$69.

50 V

IP

$46.

50

$38.

50

$29.

50

X $

=

$

Sa, 4

/1/1

7 7:

30pm

UN

DER

THE

STRE

ETLA

MP

$63.

00 V

IP

$44.

50

$35.

50

$26.

50

$69.

50 V

IP

$49.

50

$39.

50

$29.

50

X $

=

$

Sa, 7

/1/1

7 7p

m

ICE

CREA

M &

INDE

PEND

ENCE

$1

7.50

(Zon

es 1

& 2

) $1

4.00

$1

1.00

$1

9.50

STN

/$17

.50

SNR

$15

.50

STN

$12

.50

STN

X $

=

$

$

14.0

0 SN

R $

11.0

0 SN

R

THEA

TRIC

AL/S

POKE

N W

ORD

Th-S

u,

7:30

pm Th

-Sa

A CU

TC pr

oduc

tion o

f OKL

AHOM

A!

$27.

00

M

ain: $

16.0

0 Ad

ult/

$12.

50 St

uden

t $3

0.00

M

ain: $

18.0

0 Ad

ult/

$14.

00 St

uden

t

Th

X

$

= $

8

/4-8

/7/1

6

2pm

Sun

Prem

ium

$12.

50 S

enior

(55

& up

)

Pr

emium

$1

4.00

Sen

ior (5

5 an

d up)

F

X

$

= $

$9 C

hild (

12 &

unde

r)

$1

0.00

Chil

d (12

and u

nder

)

Sa

X $

=

$

Su

X

$

= $

Tu, 9

/13/

16

9am

JO

N GO

RDON

SEM

INAR

$

99.0

0 Al

l Sea

ts

$16

9.75

H-S

quar

ed

X $

=

$

Sem

inar S

eries

Pas

s

(inc

lude

s Joh

n Max

well e

vent

)Fr

, 10/

7/16

8a

m

JOHN

C. M

AXW

ELL

$89.

00 A

ll Sea

ts

$16

9.75

H-S

quar

ed

X $

=

$

Live2

Lead

Sim

ulca

st

Se

mina

r Ser

ies P

ass

(

inclu

des J

on G

ordo

n eve

nt)

Sa,1

0/15

/16

7pm

TH

AT’S

WHA

T SHE

SAID

$4

4.50

(Zon

es 1

& 2

) $3

8.00

$2

6.50

$

49.5

0 (Z

ones

1 &

2)

$42.

50

$29.

50

X $

=

$

For m

ore

on Z

ONES

, see

sea

ting

map

on

page

32.

ADD

UP Y

OUR

ORDE

R HE

RE

# OF

X

YO

UR

= S

UBTO

TAL

SE

ATS

PR

ICE

DISC

OUN

TED

SUBS

CRIB

ER P

RICI

NG

(To

Subs

crib

e, s

impl

y pi

ck a

ny

4 or

mor

e VT

Ser

ies

even

ts)

DATE

TIM

E

EVEN

TIN

DIVI

DUAL

TIC

KET

PRIC

ING

AVAI

LABL

E FR

IDAY

, AUG

UST

19, 2

016

- 10A

M

ZO

NE

1 ZO

NE

2

ZON

E 3

ZON

E 4

ZON

E 1

ZON

E 2

ZON

E 3

ZON

E 4

TH

EATR

ICAL

/SPO

KEN

WOR

D

ADD

UP Y

OUR

ORDE

R HE

RE

# OF

X

YO

UR

= S

UBTO

TAL

SE

ATS

PR

ICE

Th

-Su,

7

pm Th

-Sa

DISN

EY’S

BEAU

TY &

THE

BEAS

T,

All s

eats

: $15

.00

Adul

t/$1

0.00

Stud

ent/

Th,7

p X

$

= $

11/1

0-

2p

m Sa

t/Su

THE M

USICA

L

$10

.00

Senio

r (55

& up

) /$8

.00

Child

(12

& un

der)

F

, 7p

X $

=

$ 11

/13/

16

pr

esen

ted b

y C2

Prod

uctio

ns

Sa,

2p

X $

=

$

S

a ,7p

X

$

= $

Su,

2p

X $

=

$Sa

, 2/1

1/17

8:

20pm

PE

CHAK

UCHA

, VOL

UME

23

Al

l sea

ts: $

10.0

0 in

adva

nce,

$15

.00

at th

e doo

r

X

$

=

$

Sa, 3

/4/1

7 7:

30pm

TH

E M

OTH

RADI

O HO

UR

$35.

50 (Z

ones

1 &

2)

$26.

50

$17.

50

$

39.5

0 (Z

ones

1 &

2)

$29.

50

$19.

50

X $

=

$

Sa, 4

/1/1

7 7:

30pm

UN

DER

THE

STRE

ETLA

MP

$63.

00 V

IP

$44.

50

$35.

50

$26.

50

$

69.5

0 VI

P $4

9.50

$3

9.50

$2

9.50

X

$

=

$

COM

EDY

Tu, 1

1/1/

16

7:30

pm

NI

CK O

FFER

MAN

$5

8.50

$4

4.50

$3

7.50

$2

6.50

$6

5.00

$4

9.50

$4

1.50

$2

9.50

X $

=

$

DAN

CE

Sa, 4

/8/1

7 7p

m

DANC

E AR

TS P

ERFO

RMAN

CE

Al

l sea

ts: $

13.0

0 Ad

ult/

$10.

00 S

enior

(55

& up

)

X

$

=

$

W

IZAR

D OF

OZ I

NTER

PRET

ATIO

N

$10.

00 C

hild (

12 &

unde

r)

Su, 4

/9/1

7

2pm

DANC

E AR

TS P

ERFO

RMAN

CE

All s

eats

: $13

.00

Adul

t/$1

0.00

Sen

ior (5

5 &

up)

X $

=

$

WIZ

ARD

OF O

Z INT

ERPR

ETAT

ION

$1

0.00

Chil

d (12

& un

der)

Sa, 5

/6/1

7

11am

CIND

EREL

LA pr

esen

ted b

y the

Al

l sea

ts: $

21.0

0 Ad

ult/

$16.

00 S

enior

(55

& up

)/

A

ll sea

ts: $

24.0

0 Ad

ult/

$19.

00 S

enior

(55

& up

)/

X $

=

$

CU

BAL

LET

$

10.0

0 Ch

ild (1

2 &

unde

r)/$1

0.00

Stud

ent

$

12.0

0 Ch

ild (1

2 &

unde

r)/$1

2.00

Stud

ent

Sa, 5

/6/1

7

4pm

CIND

EREL

LA pr

esen

ted b

y the

Al

l sea

ts: $

21.0

0 Ad

ult/

$16.

00 S

enior

(55

& up

)/

A

ll sea

ts: $

24.0

0 Ad

ult/

$19.

00 S

enior

(55

& up

)/

X $

=

$

CU

BAL

LET

$

10.0

0 Ch

ild (1

2 &

unde

r)/$1

0.00

Stud

ent

$

12.0

0 Ch

ild (1

2 &

unde

r)/$1

2.00

Stud

ent

MOV

IES

(plea

se w

rite i

n an

y film

even

ts yo

u w

ould

like t

o add

to yo

ur or

der)

Sa, 8

/13/

16

2pm

PENS

TO LE

NS St

uden

t

$1

2.00

$8

.00

FREE

Yout

h

2

p

X $

=

$

6pm

Scre

enw

riting

Com

petit

ion

Fest

ival P

ass

Indiv

idual

18 an

d und

er

6

p

X $

=

$

X

$

=

$

X

$

=

$

X

$

=

$

Pres

orte

d St

anda

rd

U.S

. Pos

tage

PAID

Cham

paig

n, IL

Pe

rmit

No.

287

203

W. P

ark

Ave.

| C

ham

paig

n, IL

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