friday august 17 saturday august 18

illinois american water main stage champaignparks.com

i3Broadband | Q96.1 | ESPN Radio 93.5 | Country US 105.9 | Christian FM 95.3 | chambanamoms.com | 40 NorthMix 94.5 | WIXY 100.3 | WYXY Classic 99.1 | Extra 92.1 | Rewind 92.5 | Hits 99.7 | Pure Oldies 97.9 | Illini Media-WPGU 107.1

foodmusicartbeer

aug 17 aug 18 11a-11pwest side park

5-11p

#tastecu

taste tickets

event parking

Food, beer, beverages, and activities at Taste of CU require tickets. Tickets are sold in sheets of 5 for $5 and are not refundable. Purchase tickets at the Ticket Tent in the center of West Side Park.

Street parking is available throughout downtown Champaign and in the parking garage located at Hill and Neil St. Handicap accessible parking is located at Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church (100 N. Park Avenue at State Street.) State and Elm Streets will be closed for the event.

5-6pm KING T’z (Rock)

KING T’z is a rockin’ 4-piece combo featuring fine vocalists, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums;

specializing in rockin’ rhythms with an occasional twang!

thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, & patrons for making taste 2018 fun for everyone!

9:30-11pm Elsinore (Hybrid Electronic Funk Rock) Spiritual children of David Bowie, the Police, and Radiohead, the band Elsinore is a pillar of the local music scene. They’ve been in hiding producing a new record out this fall, and this concert debuts their new line-up and material.

8-9pm Emily Blue

(Glitch Pop) Known for her glitchy, sophisticated, and

infectiously catchy music, Emily Blue is a vocalist and writer out of Chicago, IL.

9:30-11pmTons O' Fun Band

(Classics)The Tons O' Fun Band (TOFB) is a product of the renowned Champaign-Urbana music scene and has been a mainstay

for nearly two decades. TOFB fills the stage with ten talented and experienced musicians including a powerful

four piece horn section. While the horns give TOFB its distinctive edge, three lead vocalists creates the ability to

deliver a wide variety of classics remembered and loved by young and old alike but rarely produced by others.

New Souls traffics in the best of soul, funk, R&B, neosoul, Motown and 90s jams, with expert three-part harmonies from core members Brandon T. Washington, Mike Ingram, and Cii La'cole. They’ve played at Summer Camp Music Festival, Taste of C-U, Urbana Sweetcorn Fest, the Great Cover Up and have made the rounds to neighboring states to play clubs and weddings alike. Their fierce streak of social activism keeps them busy with various benefits.

6:30-7:30pm Champaign Freight

(Country/Rock/Pop) The Champaign Freight is a classic country, rock, and

pop band from right here in Champaign Urbana, including 4 amazing band members; Rich ‘Goose’

Geese, Ashley Ireland, Matt Stewart, and Jamie Ryan.

5-6pm Whiskey Raccoons (Acoustic) Coming out of the St. Louis area, the Whiskey Raccoons is an Acoustic Duet band covering songs from Elvis up through today. Featuring Cara VonderBruegge as the lead vocalist and John Pressley as the guitarist.

6:30-7:30pm Ausar (Rap)With a vision of changing lives through his music – and inspired by the gospel, neo-soul, and the legacies of Common and Kanye West – Ausar is a rapper out of Chicago’s South Side.

8-9pm New Souls (Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B)

pop-up performances brought to you by 40 north’s friday night live

12pm Bilbrey Bandstand 2pm North of Fountain 4pm Center by State St.

1 Champaign County Clerk’s Office 2 First Presbyterian Church of Champaign 3 Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District 4 C-U at Home 5 Champaign County Circuit Clerk 6 Champaign-Urbana Public Health District 7 State Senator Scott Bennett 8 U of I Infant Development Project 9 Housing Authority of Champaign County 10 Champaign County Libertarian Party 11 Staff Management 12 Rattle the Stars 13 Champaign County Republicans 14 Illini Gadget Garage 15 U of I Body Composition & Nutritional Neuroscience Lab 16 Twin City Theatre Company 17 Amasong Chorus 18 Champaign County Democrats 19 U of I Infant and Child Development Lab 20 LabEscape - UIUC Department of Physics 21 U of I Athletics 22 Merci’s Refuge 23 Initiative Champaign County Lacrosse Club 24 CPD Pollinator 25 Rich Montgomery for County Board 26 Champaign Center Partnership - Friday Only 27 Sunrise Rotary - Saturday Only

sponsors Illinois American Water A Illini Media B I3Broadband D SJ Broadcasting E CIMB F Illini Radio Group G The News-Gazette/ WDWS

REST ROOMS

N

HANDWASHAREA

DIAPERCHANGE

FOODVENDORS

COMMUNITYCORRIDOR SPONSORSARTISTS

ENTER

Illino

is Am

erica

n Wat

er

MAIN

STAG

E

BEERTENT

KIDS ZONE

BIKE RACKS

FIRSTAID

CHURCH STREET

UNIVERSITY AVENUE

ELM

STR

EET

CLOS

ED TO

TRAF

FIC

STAT

E ST

REET

CLO

SED

TO TR

AFFI

C

KIDZONE

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

NO DOGS ALLOWED

24 2526 27 28

29

2322

21201918

1516

14

7

65

43

21

89101112

13

7654321 24

9

22

10

21

11

20

12

19

13

18

14

17

15

31

30

2928

272625

PIE RUN START SAT-10:30AM #tastecu

chambanamoms.com

A

EF

G

B

D

ticketsDINING TENT

DINING TENT

DINING TENT

12

34

56 7 8 9

10 1112

13

1514

1617

1819

20 2122232425

2627

ENTER ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ARTISTS

COMMUNITYCORRIDOR

Provided byEMMANUAL MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Rewind 92.5

40 NORTHPOP-UPPERFORMANCE

12PM -SAT

40 NORTHPOP-UPPERFORMANCE

2PM -SAT

40 NORTHPOP-UPPERFORMANCE

4PM -SAT

food vendors

arts &crafts

communitycorridor

1 Experience Mehndi Henna 2 Three Sisters Soap Homemade Bath Products 3 Fire Doll Studio Soy Candles, Folk Art, Home Decor 4 NeurotikArt Painting 5 Araisedbanner Painting 6 Angles Wire Art Handmade Wire Jewelry and Sculptures 7 Dream Crafters Jewelry, Kids Toys 8 Floyed Reed Concrete Statuary 9 Jon Schubert-Pencil Portrait Artist Drawing/Print 10 Leslie A. Woodrum-Woodrum Media Photography 11 Barbara Bettag Jewelry 12 Quigley 3D pictures, tapestries, and toys 13 Paparazzi Jewelry 14 Szappan Bath Products Soap, Oils, Bath Scrubs 15 Claudette McIntosh Author

16 I Can See Clearly Glass Creations Glass Work 18 Ultra Cell by Zilis Oils 19 Curvy Cuties Crochet Clothing, Woodwork, Jewelry 20 Crystal Creations by JaK Glasswork, Woodwork, Jewelry 21 CPD Cultural Arts Pottery, Dance Arts 22 My Babies and Me Tee’s Kids clothing 23 Ragtrader Vintage Jewelry, Home Decor 24 Tracks on Wax Candles 25 MARIA Hair Accessories 26 Karen Franklin Jewelry 27 Guitar Center Guitar Center Lessons 28 C L Hughes Art Drawing, Painting, Prints 29 Dan Denton Chainsaw Carving

Arts & Crafts may be purchased using cash, checks, or credit cards at the discretion of the artist. Demonstrating artists are indicated in bold. Watch these artists create amazing work all weekend long!

Up-to-date as of August 15, 2018

ARTIST MEDIUM ARTIST MEDIUM

Craft Beer from BLIND PIG, JT WALKERS, RIGGS, and TRIPTYCH will be sold, along with domestic beer options and margaritas.

rewind 92.5 beer tent

ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER Free Water at Water Tent

PEPSI PRODUCTS Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mtn Dew, Diet Mtn Dew, Gatorades, Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, Water 1-20oz Bottle (2); 2-20oz Bottles (3)chambanamoms.com

kids zoneHMD Academy

Orpheum Children’s Science MuseumCenter for the Performing Arts C4A

I-Power GymnasticsSidewalk ChalkGraffiti MuralTouch-a-Truck

TICKETED ACTIVITIES:Joy of Face Painting

Unique Twist Balloon CreationsJoyful Bubbles

House of Bouncers

(#) = TICKETS NEEDED TO PURCHASE EACH ITEMKEY

1 THE POP STOP INC 1206 Dorchester Dr, Champaign Artisan Ice Pops (3), Deluxe Pops (5) Taste: Ice Pop Sample (1)

2 THE DANCING DOG EATERY & JUICERY 126 W. Main St, Urbana Hummus & Veggie Wrap (5), Pulled-No Pork Sandwich (6), Side of Coleslaw (2), Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treat (2), Cookies & Bars (3), Freshly Made Juices (5) Taste: Hummus & Veggie Wrap (2), Freshly Made Juices (2), Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treat (1)

3 CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM 102 E. University Ave, Champaign Small Popcorn (1), Large Popcorn (2)

4 SIAM TERRACE 212 W. Main St, Urbana Basil Minced Chicken (8), Pad Thai Tofu or Chicken (8), Thai Sesame Chicken (8), Curry w/Tofu (8), Veggie Egg Roll (2), Crab Rangoon (1), Thai Iced Tea/Coffee (2) Tastes: Basil Minced Chicken (2), Pad Thai Chicken (2), Thai Sesame Chicken (2), Curry w/Tofu (2)

5 WOOD’N’HOG BBQ 904 N. 4th St, Champaign Rib Tips (7), Turkey Tips (8), BBQ Jerk Wings (6) Taste: Pulled Pork Slider (2), Turkey Tips (2)

6 NITROCUP 511 W. Park Ave, Champaign 9oz Nitro Cup (3), 12oz Nitro Cup (4) Taste: 4oz Nitro Cup (2)

7 KONA ICE 801 W. Church St, Savoy 12oz Klassic Cup (3), 16oz King Cup w/ leis (4), 17oz Color Change (5), 22oz Kollectible (6), Refills for 17oz & 22oz (3) Taste: 9oz Kiddie Cup (2)

9 PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA 106 E. Green St, Champaign Pizza Slices (2), Breadsticks (1) Taste: Pizza Slice (2)

10 BALDAROTTA’S PORKETTA & SICILIAN SAUSAGE 304 W. Florida Ave, Urbana Porketta/Sicilian Sausage Sandwich (8), Bottled Water (1) Taste: Porketta/Sicilian Sausage Sandwich (2)

11 TCBY 1731 W. Kirby Ave, Champaign 6oz Yogurt Cup w/Toppings (4), Yogurt Cookie Sandwich (5) Taste: 3oz Yogurt Cup w/Toppings (2)

12 SCOTTY’S BREWHOUSE 2001 S. Neil St, Champaign Plain Jane Ground Chuck Burger (6) The Lucy Burger (7), Mushroom Swiss Burger (7), Barry’s Baked Beans (1) Taste: Mushroom Swiss Burger (2)

13 MANOLO’S PIZZA & EMPANADAS 1115 W. Oregon St, Urbana Pizza Slice (1-2), 1 Empanada (3), 2 Empanadas (5) Taste: Pizza Slice (2)

14. SUPER NIRO GYRO 608 W. Town Center Blvd, Champaign Single Gyro Full Size (8), Beverages (1) Taste: Single Gyro Taste (2)

15 AUNTIE LEE’S KITCHEN 49B E. Green St, Champaign Sampler (8), Orange/ Cashew/Sweet’n’Sour Chicken Meal (6), Veggie/Pork Egg Roll (1), Crab Rangoon (1), Ice Tea (1) Taste: Cashew/Orange Chicken (2)

17 S I PROMOTIONS - ICE CREAM TRUCK 629 W. North Ave, Flora Standard Cone (4), Waffle Cone/Cup (5), Additional Toppings (1) Tastes: Kids Portion Cone (2)

18 MAMMA D’S SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT & CATERING 430 Maple St, Weldon Pulled Pork/Beef Brisket Sliders (3), Mac & Cheese (3), Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings (3) Taste: Mac & Cheese (1), Mountain Dew Apple Dumpling (1)

19 PEKING GARDEN 206 N. Randolph St, Champaign General Tso’s Chicken/ Broccoli Chicken (5), Chicken on a Stick (3), Crab Rangoon (3), 2 Egg Rolls (2), Lo Mein/Fried Rice with Chicken or Veggie (5) Taste: General Tso’s Chicken (2)

20 LATIN IT UP 306 W. Springfield Ave, Urbana Latin Bowl (8), Saltenas: Beef & Veggie Pastre (3), Empanada: Cheese (2), Dipping Action: Fried Yuca, Plantain & Tostones (4), Cookies (1), Rice Pudding (1), Agua Fresca Fruit Drink (2) Taste: Dipping Action: Fried Yuca, Plantain & Tostones (2)

21 SIMPLY CRISPY 431 S. Harvey Ave Unit D, Oak Park Pizza Rolls: Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, & Ham & Cheese (8), Eggrolls: Strawberry, Nutella, & White Chocolate/Caramel, Marshmallow & Nutella 2(6), 3(8) Taste: Pizza Wonton (2), Caramel, Marshmallow, & Nutella Wonton (2)

22 STANGO CUISINE 300 S. Broadway Ave, Urbana Beef Pies (4), Sausage & Fries (4), 3 Beignets (4), Stango Chips & Dip (4), Water (1) Taste: Chicken Curry (2), Nshima & Beans (2)

24 JET'S PIZZA 1907 W. Springfield Ave, Champaign Pepperoni, Sausage, & Cheese Deep Dish Slice (2) Taste: Pepperoni, Sausage, & Cheese Deep Dish Slice (2)

25 PIATO TO GO 804 E. Main St, Urbana Hawaiian Nachos (8), Homemade Chicken Fingers & Fries (7), Dancing Pig (7), Finding Nemo (6), Italian Beef/Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich (6), Piato Burger (5), Veggie Burger (6), BLT (5), Big Kids Grilled Cheese (5), Little Kids Grilled Cheese (4), ¼ Hot Dog (4), Pear Apple Salad (8), Chicken Tortilla Salad (8), Going to the Club (7), Southwest/Chicken Salad Wrap (7), TBR (7), Egg Me Baby (5), Dancing Pig Quarter (2), Hawaiian Nacho Cup (2), Sides (2), Smoothies (4), Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcake (1), Beverages (2), Iced Coffee (3), Water (1) Taste: Pulled Pork Sliders (2), Chicken Salad w/Pita (2), Mini Banana Split Cupcake (1)

26 CHESTER’S BBQ 2714 W. Clark Rd, Champaign BBQ Nachos (10), Pulled Pork (9), Ranch Cheddar Potato Salad (3), Chips (1), Ice/Sweet Tea (3), Water (2) Taste: Rib Tips (2), Chicken Legs (2)

27 HAUTE BOXX FOOD TRUCK 1717 Kirby #390, Champaign Nachos (7), Chips & Cheese (3-4), Pops (1-3) Taste: Potato Chips (1)

28 SUPPORT OUR SENIOR VETERANS INC 349 N. 1775 East Rd, Heyworth Elephant Ears (6), Funnel Cakes (6), Deep Fried Candy Bars/ Oreos (5), Corn Dogs (4), Pretzels (5), Hot Dogs (3), Regular Fries (4), Cheese Fries (5), Loaded Fries (6), Lemon Shakeups (3-5), Tea (2-4), Water (2) Taste: Deep Fried Oreo (1)

29 SACKS FOOD CORP 328 S. Webster St, Decatur Turkey Tips/Ribs & Fries (8), 3 Jerk Tacos (8) Taste: Turkey Tips (2)

30. JENKINS CATERING; THE SNACK SHACK FOOD TRUCK Italian Beef/BBQ Pork Sandwich (7), BBQ Pork Nachos (7), Grilled Chick/ BBQ Grilled Chick Sandwich (6), Chick Bacon Ranch Sandwich (7), Hamburger (4), Cheeseburger (5), Bacon/BBQ Cheese Burger (6), 1 Hot Dog (3), 2 Hot Dogs (5), Cheese Dog (3), Chili Cheese/ Taco Dog (4), Walking Taco (4), Loaded Nachos & Cheese (6) Nachos & Cheese (3) Warm Soft Pretz (3), Pretz with Cheese (4), Cinnamon Sugar Pretz (4), Chocolate Pretz (4), Cotton Candy (3), Popcorn (1), Chips (1), Pint of Ice Cream (7), Bowl of Ice Cream (4), Cake Pops (2), Cheesecake (4), Cookie Dough (3), Beverages: Sm (2) Md (3) Lg (4) Lg Refill (2), Water (1) Taste: Italian Beef (2), BBQ Pork Sandwich (2), Ice Cream (2)

31 CARIBBEAN GRILL 2135 S. Neil, Champaign Jerk Chicken w/Rice’n’Peas (8), Jerk Meatballs w/Rice’n’Peas (8), Mango Sweet Tea (3), Island Fruit Punch (3) Taste: Jerk Chicken/Meatballs (2), Rice’N’Peas (2), Baked Mac’n’Cheese (2), Fried Plantains (2)

Must be 21 years or older to drink

and wear a wrist-band – available at each entrance with a valid I.D.