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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the “shortest day of the year” at the Winter Solstice Bonfire on Monday\, December 21 from 5-9 p.m. in the Allerton Meadow! \nAllerton hosted its first “Winter Solstice Walk” in 2017\, inviting participants to warm-up by a small campfire after a short hike. Since then\, the Solstice Bonfire has grown into one of our largest events\, welcoming thousands of people to celebrate the beginning of longer days as the earth tilts back towards the sun. \nThroughout history\, people have been celebrated the winter solstice in a variety of ways\, and we are honored to bring people together to continue this tradition. \nIn addition to the bonfire (lit around 6 p.m.)\, take time to stroll through Holiday GLOW (boots recommended!) and warm up with a drink from the bar or meal from a food truck or the Greenhouse Café (limited menu). \nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make your reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n$20/vehicle\, payable upon arrival*. Cash only; exact change appreciated. \n*Please note that there may be a wait for entry into this popular event. Plan to arrive early if you would like to be present for the bonfire lighting around 6 p.m. Learn more about parking here. Thank you in advance for your patience! \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nFind information on all of our holiday events here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/winter-solstice-bonfire/
LOCATION:The Meadow\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-22/
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays\, Oct. 19\, Nov. 30\, Dec. 22 (Tuesday)\, Jan. 25\, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email  owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath/2026-12-22/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-23/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-26/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-27/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-28/
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CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-29/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-30/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20\, 22-23\, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nThe one-mile path illuminates Allerton’s statues and gardens in a new way\, while featuring a variety of artwork by light artists from around the country. Please note portions of the path are not accessible\, and some areas can become slippery in snow. Boots are recommended. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 10-12 and 17-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! Find information on all of our holiday events here. \n$10/vehicle\, payable upon arrival; $50/bus. Exact change is appreciated.\nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition! \n*GLOW is also open during Opening Weekend (Dec. 4-5) with a cost of $10/person\, and during the Winter Solstice Bonfire (Dec. 21) with a cost of $20/vehicle. \nFind GLOW FAQs here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nBurgener Plastering Inc.\n  \n  \n\nKelly’s Accounting | Mr Auto Body | Herbold Family Trust
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow/2026-12-31/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ \nPlay Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17\, February 14\, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. \nFacilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush\, open play offers a relaxed and social environment for players to gather\, enjoy the ritual of the game\, and connect through camaraderie. This is an opportunity to play with friends\, meet new people\, and improve your Mahjong strategy in a welcoming space! \nPlease note there is no instruction at this event. Open play is for individuals who have completed Mahjong for Beginners or have experience playing American Mahjong. If you’ve recently attended Mahjong classes and are newer to the game\, there will be an instructor available for minimal guidance and quick tips. \nA cash bar and light snacks will be available. \n$25/class*. Register here. Registration closes 3 days prior or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*There will be American Mahjong sets onsite for play\, but feel free to bring your own. While there will be a few 2026 National Mah Jongg League cards available to borrow\, you are encouraged to bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League card for play. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/american-mahjong-open-play/2027-01-17/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Students should know how to maintain a sourdough starter and have experience mixing bread doughs; ages 15+; (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nUse Illinois grown stone-milled whole grains to play around with enriched doughs at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, January 17 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.  \nInstructor Hannah Fink will lead students through mixing a dough to be used for cinnamon rolls\, demonstrating shaping and explaining different ways the dough can be used. Hannah will also demo a more traditional brioche dough that is considered a hybrid dough\, utilizing active yeast for leavening and sourdough culture for flavor. \nFinally\, Hannah will cover how 100% stone milled grains and other whole grains can be incorporated to increase flavor and nutrition while still ending up with a familiar end product. \n$110/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should wear clothes they don’t mind baking in and bring a 5qt covered bowl or tupperware container to take home prepared dough \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough-breadmaking/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Basics of Plant-Based Eating
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based eating on Sunday\, January 24 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  \nInstructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits\, vegetables\, whole grains\, nuts and seeds to her diet. She will also provide resources and tips for a healthy journey\, including the six pillars of health as outlined by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. \n$25/person. Register here. Registration closes January 17 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nKarla Freeze credits the plant-based lifestyle she switched to about 12 years ago for greatly improving her health\, helping her to reverse ailments including type 2 diabetes\, high cholesterol\, psoriasis\, sleep apnea\, while also helping her lose weight. \n“Plant-based education is my passion\,” she said. \nKarla has done many educational sessions throughout central Illinois and worked with an international dining services company in presenting health sessions in Dallas and Houston.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/basic-plant-based-eating/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays\, Oct. 19\, Nov. 30\, Dec. 22 (Tuesday)\, Jan. 25\, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email  owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+  \nEnjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays\, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect\, draw\, paint\, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring your favorite art medium and tools and get to work! \nA cash bar will be available. \n$10/class*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring their chosen art medium and everything they will need\, including paper\, brushes\, paints\, pencils\, etc. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nJose a Mexican American artist has worked in the video game industry for 20 plus years and has worked with several game studios. For nine of those years\, Jose worked at DS Volition. He worked as a concept artist creating characters\, environments\, weapons and graphics for the Saints Row Series. \nBefore working in the game industry\, he was an accomplished street artist in Chicago working on Commissioned pieces for the CTA\, Chicago Park District\, Chicago Public Library and several private commissions. He is an original member of the DC5 crew\, one of the well-known graffiti crews in Chicago. \nCurrently\, Jose works as a Freelance concept artist/ illustrator. Still working in the game industry\, as well as UIUC Beckman Institute. He also is a well-established local muralist\, working for various clients.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/drink-and-draw/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Birds
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nLearn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday\, January 31 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings life. At the end of the class\, students will leave with two completed watercolor birds. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 24 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged but not required to bring the following items:\n-a watercolor pallet\n-watercolor brushes in various sizes\n-pencil and ink pens\n-paper or sketchbook suitable for watercolor \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nShannon Percoco is a local art teacher with almost 30 years experience. She is a current UIUC professor who teaches aspiring art teachers. Shannon earned her BFA in Painting from UIUC and has experience painting with watercolors\, acrylics\, and oils.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/watercolor-birds/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Jan. 31
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday\, January 31 from 2-4 p.m.! \nThe first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open. Warm-up after a winter hike\, or wear comfy clothes and cozy up by the fire. Register for a Farms class or add-on a winter hike and make a day of it! \nFree\, no registration required. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sunday-funday-jan-31/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Sunday Funday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Hand Sewing
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nRefine your hand sewing skills at Beginning Hand Sewing on Friday\, February 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will teach common stitches\, hemming\, decorative stitches\, and closures. \n$65/person. Register here. Registration closes January 22 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor: \nCaitlin O’Donoghue is the Costume Shop Manager at Millikin University\, where she teaches intro and advanced costume construction\, pattern drafting and stage makeup. She has been working in professional and academic costume shops for fifteen years and loves working with beginning stitchers.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/hand-sewing/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting\, purling\, casting on & off\, and reading basic knitting instructions); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nMake your own white knitting patchwork pieces to join together to create a shawl\, afghan\, or bed covering at Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting on Friday\, February 5 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will assist students in making a future heirloom and immerse students in the history of creating intricate patterns in fine or cotton linen threads. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring 4mm short straight needles for dk weight OR 5 or 5.5mm short straight needles for worsted weight. There is not a yarn quantity requirement for this class\, but a wool blend is recommended \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in her ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.\nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/victorian-white-knitting/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner (students should be familiar with basic knit stitch); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nWarm-up with a shawl you knitted yourself at Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl on Saturday\, February 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will show you how to make a traditional Sontag shawl from a pattern that dates to the Civil War. This is an experienced beginner level class; students should already be proficient in the basic knitting stitch. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring a size 6mm circular knitting needle and at least 800 meters (875 yards) of knitting yarn (Fisherman’s Wool from Lion Brand is highly recommended; two skeins should be ample.) \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in her ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer. \nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sontag-shawl/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Fabric Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nLearn a new way to use scrap fabric at Fabric Collage Workshop on Saturday\, February 6 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nLed by Rhoda Crawford\, students will learn how they can use their scrap fabric in a new way by creating one-of-a-kind fabric collages. Students will use fabric of varying colors\, patterns\, and textures to create a scene of their choosing. \n$55/person.* Register here. Registration closes January 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*All materials will be provided; however\, students are encouraged to bring fabric scraps to make their finished product more personal. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor: \nRhoda started quilting in 2020\, and could not force herself to throw out the leftover scraps of beautiful fabrics.  She knew she’d do ‘something’ with the scraps at some point. Four years later\, with her background in art\, she used the scraps to create her first abstract fabric collage.\nShe also began creating custom teddy bears to pair with baby quilts she made.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fabric-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270207T160000
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SUMMARY:Decorative Off-Loom Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nSeasoned and beginner weavers are invited to learn a new weaving skill at Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Sunday\, February 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Billie Theide will teach students a new weaving skill as they work alongside friends and experience the feeling of making a decorative piece for display from start to finish. \n$115/person. Register here. Registration closes January 31 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor: \nBillie Theide chaired the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a fiber artist\, metalsmith\, jeweler\, and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City\, and the Racine Art Museum. She is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching. She is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Billie Theide has been knitting since she was able to hold a pair of needles.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/off-loom-weaving/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Ron Erskine
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All ages  \nEnjoy tales of suspense and the supernatural\, set within rural communities\, at an Author Talk with Ron Erskine on Wednesday\, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. in the Mansion Library. \nErskine will blend history\, storytelling\, and his personal experience as a veterinarian in an insular Amish community in central Pennsylvania. He will then discuss his latest suspense novel\, The Coigreach\, which takes place at Allerton. The novel follows a young traveler working as a farmhand\, who discovers a nearby estate with unsettling sculptures and old gardens\, where something ancient and watchful begins to stir. He will share readings of select passages\, as well as a Q&A and book-signing. \nFor more details about Erskine\, his writing\, and summaries of his books\, please visit strayvoltagepress.com. \n$10/person. Register here. Registration closes February 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Author:\nAuthor and veterinarian\, RJ Erskine\, served on the faculty at Michigan State University for 30 years. In his suspense novels\, he relies on personal experiences while practicing among an Amish community in Pennsylvania\, and how crises brought about by natural forces and human depravity impacted their lives. His fifth book\, Stories from Michigan’s Changing Rural Landscape\, is a collection of essays and photographs based on interviews with small business owners and farmers who strive to make a living in an age of consolidation. The author lives on a small slice of pastoral Michigan with his wife and misbehaving cats
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/author-talk/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nLearn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday\, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans\, roasting beans\, refining the chocolate\, then tempering and molding the finished product. This class will be a hands-on experience covering this magical process with chocolate produced with cocoa beans from Hawaii. \nStudents are invited to a coffee hour on Saturday from 11am-12pm before the class begins to ask the instructor any questions and watch him work. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should refrain from wearing perfumes or colognes \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nSteve Roper\, after roasting his own coffee since 2005\, learned that his roasting equipment was perfectly suited for the process of roasting cocoa beans. Since 2018 he has been doing just that. Along with the purchase of additional equipment\, he has been producing high quality chocolate from super high quality\, ethically sourced\, cocoa beans. Having processed beans from every part of the cocoa producing regions of the world\, he has acquired the experience and knowledge needed to share in the process of the art of producing great chocolate. Steve has been a self employed woodworker since 1979 and additionally has been immersed in all things food and cooking his whole adult life.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/chocolate-making/2027-02-12/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Birds
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nLearn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Saturday\, February 13 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will have the option to paint a love bird inspired image. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings life. At this class\, students will have the option to paint a love bird inspired image. At the end of the class\, students will leave with two completed watercolor birds. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged but not required to bring the following items:\n-a watercolor pallet\n-watercolor brushes in various sizes\n-pencil and ink pens\n-paper or sketchbook suitable for watercolor \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nShannon Percoco is a local art teacher with almost 30 years experience. She is a current UIUC professor who teaches aspiring art teachers. Shannon earned her BFA in Painting from UIUC and has experience painting with watercolors\, acrylics\, and oils.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/watercolor-birds-feb/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nLearn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday\, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans\, roasting beans\, refining the chocolate\, then tempering and molding the finished product. This class will be a hands-on experience covering this magical process with chocolate produced with cocoa beans from Hawaii. \nStudents are invited to a coffee hour on Saturday from 11am-12pm before the class begins to ask the instructor any questions and watch him work. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should refrain from wearing perfumes or colognes \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nSteve Roper\, after roasting his own coffee since 2005\, learned that his roasting equipment was perfectly suited for the process of roasting cocoa beans. Since 2018 he has been doing just that. Along with the purchase of additional equipment\, he has been producing high quality chocolate from super high quality\, ethically sourced\, cocoa beans. Having processed beans from every part of the cocoa producing regions of the world\, he has acquired the experience and knowledge needed to share in the process of the art of producing great chocolate. Steve has been a self employed woodworker since 1979 and additionally has been immersed in all things food and cooking his whole adult life.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/chocolate-making/2027-02-13/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ \nPlay Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17\, February 14\, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. \nFacilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush\, open play offers a relaxed and social environment for players to gather\, enjoy the ritual of the game\, and connect through camaraderie. This is an opportunity to play with friends\, meet new people\, and improve your Mahjong strategy in a welcoming space! \nPlease note there is no instruction at this event. Open play is for individuals who have completed Mahjong for Beginners or have experience playing American Mahjong. If you’ve recently attended Mahjong classes and are newer to the game\, there will be an instructor available for minimal guidance and quick tips. \nA cash bar and light snacks will be available. \n$25/class*. Register here. Registration closes 3 days prior or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*There will be American Mahjong sets onsite for play\, but feel free to bring your own. While there will be a few 2026 National Mah Jongg League cards available to borrow\, you are encouraged to bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League card for play. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/american-mahjong-open-play/2027-02-14/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nAre you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays\, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. \nLed by Bianca Green\, the first class will cover the basics. You’ll meet the tiles\, game setup\, the Charleston — along with how to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and begin building hands. \nThe second class is designed to provide additional instruction that will help you better understand how to set up the game\, work through the Charleston\, decipher the NMJL scorecard\, and begin to learn and incorporate game strategies and defense. \n$90/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*It is recommended that students purchase the 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card ($14-15)\, but it is not required. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nNatalie Bush learned to play Mahjong earlier this year and began teaching private lessons this summer. She teaches the American style game according to the National Mah Jongg League (NMLJ) rules. Natalie has experience teaching fitness\, dog training\, government fiscal systems and operations\, and human resources employee benefits.  She is always learning and regularly steps into a new hobby\, activity\, or adventure with Mahjong becoming her most recent passion.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/american-mahjong-for-beginners-afternoon/2027-02-15/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  \nAre you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays\, February 15 and 22 from 6-9  p.m. in the Solarium.  \nLed by Bianca Green\, the first class will cover the basics. You’ll meet the tiles\, game setup\, the Charleston — along with how to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and begin building hands. \nThe second class is designed to provide additional instruction that will help you better understand how to set up the game\, work through the Charleston\, decipher the NMJL scorecard\, and begin to learn and incorporate game strategies and defense. \n$90/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*It is recommended that students purchase the 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card ($14-15)\, but it is not required. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nBianca has recently become quite proficient in American Mahjong and is enjoying sharing her love of the game with others. Her “day job” involves serving as General Counsel for the State Universities Retirement System where she has worked for the past 11 years. Prior to that she was a partner (trial attorney) at the Champaign law firm of Thomas Mamer & Haughey\, LLP. Bianca also serves on the Board of Trustees of Parkland College. She has been married to my husband\, Jim Green (also an attorney) for 28 years and they have two fabulous grown daughters (Maris and Stella) who live and work in Los Angeles and in Columbus\, Ohio\, respectively. Bianca grew up in St. Joseph and have lived in Champaign for 32 years
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/mahjong-evening/2027-02-15/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nAre you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays\, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. \nLed by Bianca Green\, the first class will cover the basics. You’ll meet the tiles\, game setup\, the Charleston — along with how to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and begin building hands. \nThe second class is designed to provide additional instruction that will help you better understand how to set up the game\, work through the Charleston\, decipher the NMJL scorecard\, and begin to learn and incorporate game strategies and defense. \n$90/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*It is recommended that students purchase the 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card ($14-15)\, but it is not required. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nNatalie Bush learned to play Mahjong earlier this year and began teaching private lessons this summer. She teaches the American style game according to the National Mah Jongg League (NMLJ) rules. Natalie has experience teaching fitness\, dog training\, government fiscal systems and operations\, and human resources employee benefits.  She is always learning and regularly steps into a new hobby\, activity\, or adventure with Mahjong becoming her most recent passion.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/american-mahjong-for-beginners-afternoon/2027-02-22/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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