39th Annual International Dinner
You’re invited back to the International Dinner in person! This September, the University YMCA and the International Student and Scholar Services Office will host the 39th Annual International Dinner. This dinner, held Friday, September 9, 2022, will feature food trucks, desserts from around the world, and entertaining performances that showcase the cultural richness in Champaign…
Read MoreOpening Night Party at Krannert Center
Krannert Center is thrilled to participate in Welcoming Week with our Opening Night Party! Free live music all night long in our relaxed lobby setting, featuring baroque-pop duo Gracie and Rachel from New York; Chicago’s own Mariachi Herencia de México; and New Orleans-based brass band The Soul Rebels. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. For…
Read MoreHAMILTON WELCOMING COMMUNITIES NIGHT
Join our our culturally diverse communities in Hamilton, New ZEaland as we close the first Welcoming Week Celebration. Come in your cultural or festive attire. Let’s us hear from select speakers, enjoy some cultural performances and share some kai.
Read MoreWelcoming week international potluck
RSVP to join us in celebrating Welcoming Week with the theme #webelong this September. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. (welcoming America). The Welcoming week international potluck is a community potluck with…
Read MoreWest Side Arts
Be a part of the inaugural West Side Arts! On September 17th at West Side Park the Champaign Park District and 40 North is bringing together the art community for a free art festival. From 10:00am to 5:00pm folks will be able to purchase and peruse local art from a myriad of mediums! For a…
Read MoreC-U Black and African Arts Festival 2022
Come join us for the 4th annual C-U (Champaign- Urbana) Black and African Arts Festival 2022! We will be hosting a 1-day festival on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 9am-5pm. During the festival time, will enjoy have the opportunity to buy products directly from our various craft vendors and participating food establishments. We will also…
Read MoreUFLive! with Bourema “Ibrahim” Ouedraogo & Jason Finkelman
Bourema “Ibrahim” Ouedraogo and Jason Finkelman are Urbana-Champaign-based artists who perform original songs informed by Ouedraogo’s musical origins in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Ouedraogo is a singer / songwriter whose work reflects his upbringing in a family of musicians, memory of his home city, and inspiration from diasporic African arts in the United States. Accompanying…
Read MoreWelcoming Week at the Parthenon, 2022
This is one event listing for more than 35 programs happening at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, during Welcoming Week & National Arts in Education Week! We look forward to welcoming you to Nashville with extra programs, activities, and events with our museum experts. We’re here to help you learn about Nashville history and…
Read MoreInternational Arts & Crafts Festival
This is an annual event held at Draper City Park from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm on Saturday September 17th, 2022. We anticipate over 200 artisan vendors and artists. We will have a variety of food trucks, and have lined up wonderful entertainers throughout the day spotlighting their cultural heritage. It is a great event welcoming…
Read MoreKaraoke Night
Join us for a night of fun Karaoke at Metro Nightclub and Restaurant. Sing your favorite songs and support our mission. Raffle prizes will be available. All raffle proceeds and tips will support Immigrant Welcome Center.
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