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A listing of events
and entertainment
happening in the
Peoria area this
weekend through
Labor Day weekend
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Vince Gill will perform in the Civic Center Theater tonight beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $40, $45, $55 and $75 and are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. |
| Tonight, the Contemporary Art Center presents Lyfe on Water Street, an open mic for poetry, prose, plays, acoustic music from 7 - 9 pm. Come with your talent or just to watch. Share a poem, dramatically read Shakespeare or perform your latest musical composition. Admission is $4 for CAC Members and $7 for non-members. Friday, the Contemporary Arts Center presents Live at the Five Spot featuring Stephanie Aaron (jazz) at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for CAC members and $10 for non-members. |
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Comedians Dan St. Paul along with Paul and Storm will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonightat 8 pm. Tickets are $19. Every reservation gets a free Bob and Tom "Wild About Harry" cd.
Comedian Kevin Williams will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 and Ken Garr opens. |
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The Morton Civic Chorus under the direction of Denise Adams will present Encore 2009 tonight through Sunday at Bradley's Hartmann Center Theater. Performances are at 7:30 pm except for the Sunday performance which will be at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors. For tickets, call 677-4966. Tickets are also available at Schnucks on University Street in Peoria, Hometown Pharmacy on Main Street in Morton, and Morton Civic Chorus members. All profits benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Foundation. |
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Also tonight, the Peoria Chiefs take on the West Michigan Whitecaps beginning at 6:30 pm at O'Brien Field. The Chiefs will face the Whitecaps again Friday at 6:30 pm. Sunday, the Chiefs take on the South Bend Silver Hawks at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for Club Box, $9 for Box or $6 for Lawn and are available at the O'Brien Field box office, by phone at 866-698-4253 or online HERE. |
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Get your kazoos ready- It's time for the Louie Louie Parade & Festival Friday at the RiverFront from 4 pm to Midnight. The Illinois Striders are proud to present this summer-starting event. So put on your craziest outfit, grab your kazoo and meet us at the RiverFront for a night of warm breezes, cold drinks and live music by Jamm Sammich. Admission is free. |
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The Venue welcomes back the Peoria jazz combo, playing standards with a smooth vibe from 7 - 10 pm Friday. Admission is $5. |
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The 2009 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest will be held at the Hotel Pere Marquette this weekend. The 35th Annual contest relives the world of Old-time and Ragtime music. For a complete listing of activities/compeitions and prices, click HERE. |
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The 2009 Summer Camp Music Festival will be held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe featuring many bands, camping, hot air balloon rides and the 2009 Major League Baseball Road Show. Tickets range from $20 to $155 for various options: click HERE for full details with band information and links to buy tickets online. |
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On Saturday, the Peoria Pirates take on the Quad City Steamwheelers at 7 pm at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena. Tickets range from $8 to $60 and season tickets including the Pirates "Ticket Stimulus Plan" packages are also available by calling Ryan Closen at 673-1000. Individual tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 676-8700 or online at Ticketmaster.com. |
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The Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria will host a Progressive Garden Walk Saturday from Noon to 8 pm. The walk features five gardens as well as local musicians and artists, food samples and drinks. Original artwork and plants will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the church located at 3000 W Richwoods Blvd or at the gardens the day of the walk. To attend only the church events, tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family and may be purchased at the church. |
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Jamm Sammich will perform at Martini's on Water's Beer Garden on Saturday night beginning at 9:30 pm. There is no cover charge for this event. |
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The Illinois River Wine Trail and the Village of Manito are hosting the 1st Annual Illinois River Wine, Art and Jazz Festival on Saturday from 11 am - 8 pm. The festival will be held at Manito's Memorial Park. At least eight Illinois wineries will offer tastings and wine sales, with numerous artisans displaying and selling their creations. Jazz musicians for the day include David Berchtold Duo with Bill Schlipf on upgright bass from 11 am - 2 pm, Kevin Hart and the Vive Tribe from 2- 5 pm, and Sally Weisenburg and the Famous Sidemen from 5 - 8 pm. Local hot air balloonists will be present with balloon lift-offs at 5:00pm and "night glow" at approximately 8 pm. Entry Fee of $10 will include a wine glass and 5 tasting tickers. Additional tickets will be available for purchase. For more information, call 968-7070.
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| 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 on either event, call 686-3360. |
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On Monday, the Peoria Municipal Band will perform beginning at 7:30 pm at the Peoria Riverfront. Conducted by David Vroman, the band will perform a Memorial Day concert. |
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Also on Monday, Operation Santa, The Peoria Chiefs, and Illinois Valley Striders will host the second annual run/walk to benefit Operation Santa. The 3 lap course that finishes inside O'Brien Field. Stay for Military Appreciation Day at the Peoria Chiefs. Registration Starts at 6 am, the race starts at 8 am. The race fee is $25 and tickets for the game after the race are $5 for Club Box, $4.50 for Box seats and $3 for Lawn seats. For more information, call 680-4000. |
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