100 Minutes of Theatre continues tonight at Corn Stock Theatre.  Their  Winter Lab Theatre presents ten plays, approximately ten minutes each, directed by 10 different directors. The Lab's well-known "Evening of One-Acts" concept is given a little twist. Performances are through Saturday each starting at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students 18 & under and are on sale at the Corn Stock Box Office or by calling 676-2196.

Funny Valentines continues tonight at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield.  The show is a charming romantic comedy of boy marries girl...boy and girl divorce...and boy is desperate to get girl back.  On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm.  On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $30 for Thursdays, $32 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $34 for Saturdays. For more information, call 965-2545 or click HERE.

Winter Jam 2009 will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7 pm on Friday. Featured artists include Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, The Afters, NewSong and Francesca Battistelli. Come early for Stephanie Smith and the Precious Girls Club pureNRG pre-jam party at 6:20 pm. The featured speaker is Tony Nolan. For more information, click HERE.  Admission is $10 at the door.

The Venue will host A Fine Kettle of Fish Friday night beginning at 7 pm.  This eclectic band is headed by musician/poets Mike Foster and Brooks McDaniel.  Admission is $5 per person.  For more information, click HERE.

Rachel's Hippo (pop, rock) will perform at the Contemporary Art Center 's Live at the Five Spot Friday night from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $7 for members and $10 for non-members.  For more information, call 674-6822. 

Family Fest 2009 will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall Saturday from 10 am - 7 pm. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a Family Four Pack. This year's attractions include 10 Fun on the Run inflatables, an Upper Limits Rock Wall, the OSF Mobile Safety Van, the Peoria Fire Safety House, and much more. There will also be an official casting call for the CBS reality show "Survivor."  Family Fest 2009 is sponsored by the Children's Hospital of Illinois, Busey Bank, Pitcher Perfect Siding and Window Co., and WMBD-TV.

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents Ellington Elegy at 8 pm on Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Theater. The concert will feature the traditional symphony orchestra on stage plus a big band, in two contrasting versions of Grieg's Peer Gynt followed by some of Ellington's greatest works for the symphony orchestra, sharing the spotlight with the Bradley's Jazz Ensemble.  Tickets are $35 to $71 and are available by calling 671-1096 or online HERE.

Willow Knolls Theatre continues their series of the Met Opera Live with the performance "Orfeo ed Euridice."  The live transmission in HD of Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice will begin at Noon. This complete vision for Gluck, with production and choreography by Mark Morris and costumes by Isaac Mizrahi, features the artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the title role. Danielle de Niese portrays Orfeo's adored wife, Euridice, who inspires the hero to face the underworld for her sake. Tickets are $22 for Adults, $20 for Senior Citizens, $18 Students and $15 for Children and are available at the Willow Knolls 14 Box Office. For more information, call 688-8463 or click HERE.

Stay Strong,  a benefit for Jake Charlton - a 7th grader at Central Grade School in Washington who suffered a spinal cord injury and is now paralyzed from the waist down - will be held at the Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington from 2-10 pm on Saturday.  Funds raised will help his family pay for ongoing medical expenses and rehabilitation.  Dinner will be served from 4-7 pm, kids activities will be available from 2-4 pm, a silent auction from 2 - 6:30 pm, a live auction beginning at 6:30 pm, plus there will also be a DJ, bucket raffles, tip boards & a 50/50. Prizes include a 50" Hitachi Plasma TV, a Playstation 3, an Apple ITouch and a Spring Break Trip to Orlando FL plus $500 cash.

Five Points in Washington will host a Salute To Elvis starring Dave Stovall as Elvis- backed up by Ed Enoch & The Stamps Quartet. Doors open at 6 pm. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call 444-8222 or click HERE.

The Sun Foundation hosts their 2009 Children's Program Benefit Saturday from 5 - 8 pm at the Contemporary Art Center in Peoria featuring fine food, a silent auction and musical performances.  For more information, click HERE.

The Old Time Folk and Country Jam takes place Sunday at Forest Park Nature Center from 3:30 - 5 pm. Meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come, listen and enjoy. Admission is free; however, donations are requested. For more information, call 686-3360.