UI Sesquicentennial Kick-Off Post-Reception: Funkadesi

February 28, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the passage of the legislative act that created the University of Illinois in 1867. This sesquicentennial milestone provides the opportunity to commemorate our shining accomplishments of the past 150 years and to look forward to the possibilities the future holds. Krannert Center hosts the sesquicentennial kick-off in Foellenger Great Hall at 3pm, followed by a free lobby concert and reception at 5pm featuring six-time Chicago Music Award winners Funkadesi, who meld musical styles from around the globe and whose one-world sound and positive vibe make the band a unique, compelling, and flat-out fun musical force. Here's to the past 150 years and to the next!

This event will follow the 3pm Sesquicentennial Kick-Off Celebration in Foellinger Great Hall.