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| July 21, 2007 Twin City Tours - CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO CONDUCT TWIN CITY TOURS BLOOMINGTON, IL – The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled a new community tour program Tuesday afternoon during their annual tourism luncheon, held at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. The event, titled Twin City Tours, consists of a 2-hour driving tour of our community that will spotlight over 40 Bloomington-Normal Area attractions. Twin City Tours is intended as a mini-getaway for visitors and local residents alike, to highlight what makes Bloomington-Normal unique. “We found that a lot of people that actually live here aren’t familiar with all that the area has to offer,” said Crystal Howard, Director of the Bloomington-Normal Area CVB. “We would like members of our community to speak highly of our community, and hope that Twin City Tours will strengthen community pride amongst our residents and businesses.” Tours begin this Saturday, May 19, from 10:00 am till noon and run every Saturday morning until September 1. The tours will be conducted on a “mini-bus” shuttle departing from the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington and admission is only $1 per person. Parking for the tour is available in the Lincoln Parking Deck on the corner of East and Front Streets. Reservations are required. Participants on the tour will learn about Mitsubishi Motors North America and their commitment to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois State University’s rich contribution to Central Illinois, the deep history of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and its downtown partner the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, along with many more landmarks that make Bloomington-Normal a top travel destination in the State of Illinois. For more information, please contact Crystal Howard or Megan McCracken at the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (309-665-0033). Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical. For more information call 309-663-2121 or visit www.communityplayers.org 4th Annual Sound of Illinois Dinner - The 4th Annual Sound of Illinois Dinner show will be held in the Bone Student Center Ballroom at Illinois State University on Saturday, July 21, 2007. The event serves as a fund raiser for the chorus. The cost per person for the dinner and program is $30. For more info call Mike Lockett at 309.454.2300. Behind the Curtain historic tour - Historic tours of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. 11:00 am till noon. A fascinating tour of one of Bloomington's most historic buildings, led by specially trained docents. Call (309) 434-2777 to reserve your space. FREE. McLean countyPlat Book A Printing Challenge - July 21, 2007 2:00 p.m. “McLean County Plat Book: A Printing Challenge,” presented by Bill LaBounty Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Bloomington Parks & Recreation's Miller Park Summer Theatre presents the play "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". The public is invited to this free event. www.cityblm.org/parks Nothin But the Blues Festival - This annual Blues Festival takes place July 20-21 at the Sale Barn in Bloomington. For more information visit www.nothinbutthebluesfestival.com or call 309.665.0033. Evergreen Lake International Triathlon - Best of the US (BOUS) Management recently announced that the 2nd Annual Evergreen Lake International Triathlon, taking place July 21, 2007, will be recognized as the 2007 “Best of the US” Illinois Qualifier. The fastest resident amateur male and female finisher at the event will be invited to represent the state at the Best of the US National Championship on October 6, 2007, at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in Winter Haven, Florida. The Evergreen Lake International Triathlon is an intermediate distance race that takes place at beautiful Comlara County Park in Hudson, just a short drive north of Bloomington. The event is sponsored by the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission, a division of the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and hosted by Tri-Mom Events, whose sprint distance Tri-Shark Classic served as the state qualifier in 2006. For more information visit www.evergreentri.com or call 309.665.0033. David Hoffman & Friends - Live jazz performance. No cover charge. Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - Every Saturday morning from 6:45 - 11 a.m. May 19 through October in historic downtown Bloomington, Illinois. For more information call 309-829-9599 or visit www.downtownbloomington.org. American Youth Basketball TOUR - For more information call 309-829-3976 or www.abytour.com. Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars at the nationally renowned Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Experience the intimate atmosphere of historic Ewing Manor and see the Bard's works brought to life. The festival is regarded as one of the top Shakespearean Festivals nationwide. This year's performances include Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V and Love's Labours Lost. For more information call 309.438.2535 or visit www.thefestival.org. | ||||||