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Cloud Nine continues tonight at Bradley's Hartmann Theatre.  It's a hilarious look at racial, sexual, and personal repression, the show is truly an international hit and is one of the most significant plays of the last quarter of the 20th century.  Ticket prices are $14 for the public, $12 for faculty, staff & senior citizens and $7 for students. Show times are 8 pm on Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office and by phone at 677-2650. For more information, call 677-2651.

Cash on Delivery opens tonight at the Barn II Dinner Theatre.  Expreience the life of the unemployed Eric Swan, who is collecting government benefits on an assortment of imaginary roommates, barely keeping one step ahead of the investigating authorities. On Thursdays, Fridays & 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.

Comedian Maria Bamford from the "Comedians of Comedy" movie and tour performs at the JukeBox Comedy Club tonight at 7:30 pm.  Bamford was hailed by Variety as one of the "Top Ten Comics to Watch," and has been voted by Comedy Central viewers as one of their Top 10 Favorite Comics. Tickets are $16.  For more information or to reserve seats, call 673-5853 or click HERE.

Shorty's Strickley Bluegrass Festival kicks off tonight at 7 pm at Stoney Creek Inn.  It's a fun-filled weekend of family entertainment, featuring 5 shows with top entertainment from many states.  Performances are Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 1 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday at 9:30 am.  Admission is $15 for evening shows, and $10 for afternoon shows.  Weekend passes available for $30.  For more information, call 671-0175.

Rumors continues Friday at the ICC Performing Arts Theatre.  Rumors is a fast paced, fun-filled farce from America's premiere comic playwright, Neil Simon. Directed by Robin Berkley, performances begin at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students & senior citizens and are available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 694-5136.

The American Cancer Society's Disco Ball 2009 will take place at the East Peoria Embassy Suites Friday evening beginning at 6:30 pm. Grab your love beads, your old forty-fives and dust off your bell bottoms for a party that jives.  Bringing together nearly 200 guests, including business and community leaders, cancer survivors, and corporate sponsors, the evening will include silent and live auctions, dinner and entertainment. Disco attire recommended.  Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets or more information, call 688-3480.

On Friday, the Peoria Rivermen take on the Chicago Wolves beginning at 7 pm in Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. The Peoria Rivermen play again Saturday evening at 7 pm against the Rockford IceHogs.  Tickets are $12, $15 and $20 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 673-3200 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Season tickets are also available. For more information, click HERE.

The Prairie Cabaret Theatre presents Songs for a New World onFriday and Saturday at 8 pm at the Waterhouse, located at 619 SW Water Street, 2nd floor.  Ticket prices for the show are $15 in the main room or $10 in the Riverfront room. To order tickets or for more information, call 494-9100 or click HERE.

The Illinois Central College series Reel to Real: Focus on Film continues this Friday with the film Maria Full of Grace.  A desperate pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make money for her family.  The film is the  winner of 30 international film awards and has been nominated for an Oscar and is rated-R.  For more information, call 339-3001.

The 2009 Central Illinois RV Show will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall Friday through Sunday. Times are 3 pm - 8 pm on Friday, 9 am - 8 pm on Saturday, and 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Tickets available at the door, $7 for adults, $2 for kids ages 7-12. Kids 6 and under are free. Seniors 65 and older are $5 on Friday only. Kids 6 and under are free.

At the Wildlife Prairie State Park Volunteer Orientation on Saturday from 9 am to noon, you can learn about becoming part of Wildlife Prairie State Park's award-winning team of dedicated volunteers. The park needs train engineers, garden helpers and schoolhouse attendants plus many other volunteers.  The orientation is open for anyone interested in sharing their time and talents at the park. Please RSVP by calling 676-0998.

Willow Knolls 14 continues the The Met: Live in HD series with a live transmission of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at Noon on Saturday. Cristina Gallardo-Dom, the original Butterfly of the production when it opened the 2006-07 Met season, returns to the title role of the late Anthony Minghella's stunning production, a classic of the new Met repertory. Marcello Giordani stars as Pinkerton. Patrick Summers conducts.  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.

On Saturday, the Peoria Mustangs take on Chicago beginning at 6:45 pm at Owens Center. The Mustangs will face Chicago again Sunday at 1:15 pm.  For more information, click HERE.

The Peoria Ballet Company presents Giselle Saturday at 8 pm in the Civic Center Theatre.  The tale of Giselle encompasses joy, love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption. Share the tragic romance of these mesmerizing characters. Ticket prices are $42 for box seats, $37 for Main Floor and 1st Balcony for Adults and $17 for Main Floor and 1st Balcony for students. Tickets are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 673-3200 or through Ticketmaster online.

The Historic Ballance-Herschel House hosts Frolic with the Fairies Saturday at 11 am and 2 pm.  Spend some time listening to a magical fairy storyteller while enjoying fancy fairy cakes, unicorn calzones, butterfly wands and snow queen punch. After tea, step into a fairy costume and have your photo taken or browse the Fairy patch and find something sweet.  Admission is $15 per participant.  For more information, call 685-9312.

The Celtic Americana music group Irish Posse will perform Saturday at 8 pm with the FivePoints Theatre in Washington.  The group also features the members of Arranmore and other special guests.  The lounge/bar opens prior to the show at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are $20.  For more information, call 444-8222.

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.