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Tonight, Willow Knolls 14 will present a 20th Anniversary Special of history's most successful off-Broadway musical's big screen debut, Forever Plaid, beginning at 7 pm. This is an exclusive one-night event featuring members of the original cast live from the red carpet with a live sing-along following the show. The entire event will be broadcast Live from Los Angeles and will be introduced by the original cast followed by a pre-taped performance of the show. The event will conclude with a Live "bouncing ball" sing-a-long with cast and theatre audiences. Tickets now on sale at the theater and range from $12.50 - $15. |
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Dancing Under the Stars also takes place tonight at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre. It's time to brush up on your ballroom and the country line dancing on
Peoria 's only outdoor dance floor featuring big band and country music. Dancing begins at 7 pm and admission is free. This week will feature Jim Park. |
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Tonight, the best area comics take the stage at the Jukebox Comedy Club for their Pro-Am Showcase in preparation for the 9th Annual Amateur Tournament starting July 30th. Tickets just $5. |
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Kids of all ages are sure to enjoy Community Childrens Theatre's summer musical, Seussical featuring The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch, and other favorite Dr. Suess characters. Directed by Mary Ellen Ulrich, performances are at Peoria Players Theatre at 7 pm tonight, at 1:30 pm & 7 pm tomorrow and Saturday and at 1:30 pm on Sunday which will be signed for the hearing impaired. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 & under and senior citizens and are available online
HERE. For more information call 681-2861.
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The Peoria Chiefs take on the Great Lakes Loons tonight beginning at 7 pm and at 6:30 pm Friday at O'Brien Field. On Saturday, the Chiefs will face the Fort Wayne TinCups at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for club box seats, $9 for box seats or $6 for lawn seats and are available at the O'Brien Field box office, by phone at 866-698-4253 or online HERE. |
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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival continues this weekend with a presentation of A Midsummers Night's Dream tonight at Ewing Manor in Bloomington beginning at 7:30 pm. Scapin will be performed Friday evening at 8 pm. There is also a free family-friendly version of Shakespeare's The Tempest on Saturday beginning at 10 am in the festival courtyard (bring lawn chairs for seating). The show lasts 45 minutes and is geared toward children 9 years and older. Although the show is free, reservations are required: call 309-438-3334 or send an
email to make your reservation. Tickets for the evening shows range in price from $16 to $40 and are available online at Ticketmaster.com. Season tickets are also available. For more information, click HERE
or call (866) IL-SHAKE.
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On Friday, the Peoria Municipal Band Mini Band will perform beginning at 7:30 pm at Springdale Cemetery. The Peoria Municipal Band will perform Sunday at 7:30 pm at the Glen Oak Amphitheater. There are park benches or you can bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. The concert is free and open to people of all ages and is a terrific family event. The band is conducted by David Vroman. |
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Highway J will kick off the evening playing your favorites and some of their own originals this Friday on the Peoria RiverFront. Then the Prairie Air Show Preview Event will blow you away with their high-hooping loops and fancy flying. A hometown favorite, Water Street, will take the stage after the preview event. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, click HERE. |
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Flying D'Rito Brothers (pop) 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. Then, on Saturday, a combined opening reception will be held at the Contemporary Art Center from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery for exhibits by Emmett Kerrigan, Melody Ellis and Matt Wilt. Donations requested. For more information on either event, call 674-6822. |
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Once Upon a Mattress opens Friday night at Corn Stock Theatre. The musical version of the Princess and the Pea, this delightful comedy tells the story of Princess Fred and the trials she goes through to find her Prince. Performances all begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students 18 & under and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office or by phone at 676-2196. |
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The HOI Fair at
Expo
Gardens opens Friday and runs through next Saturday, July 18. It features free grand stand entertainment, daily attractions, truck/tractor and semi truck pulls, demo derbies, livestock competition, home arts exhibits, large midway carnival rides and food of every kind. The fair opens at 8 am, rides & concessions open at Noon. Admission prices are $7 for ages 13 & over, $3 for kids 6-12 and kids under 6 are free. For the full entertainment tent line up, click HERE. For more information about the HOI Fair, call 691-6332 or click HERE. |
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Drew Hastings makes his first Jukebox appearance since 2007 this weekend at the Jukebox Comedy Club. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $19 or $18 w with cash, except for the late show Friday which is $15 with cash. Pre-Payment will be needed to guarantee seating - prepay HERE, call 673-5853 or at the Jukebox Box Office. Drew's show is rated R. |
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On Friday, catch The Dark Knight under Wildlife Prairie State Park's famous tepee shelter with the family. The fee is $12 per carload. Gates open at 7:15 pm and show time is at 8 pm. Ice cream, popcorn, s'mores & drinks will be available. |
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Summer Serenades welcomes New Odyssey with 3 guys and 30 instruments beginning at 7 pm on Friday on the back lawn of Lakeview Museum. Admission is free. Food will be available also beginning at 6 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Alcohol is not allowed. |
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On Saturday, the Peoria Pirates take on the Mahoning Valley Thunder at 7 pm at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena. Tickets range from $8 to $60. 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 Riverfront Market is a great way to start your Saturday morning... the local market offers fresh produce, local meats cheeses, breads and more plus great artists, musicians and demonstrations each week all located along
Peoria 's beautiful RiverFront! The market runs from 8 am - noon every Saturday through the summer. For more information, call 671-5555 or click HERE. |
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The 2009 Prairie Air Show is this Saturday & Sunday at the General
Wayne
A.
Downing
Peoria
International
Airport . Gates open at 8 am and close at 6 pm both days. The feature show begins at approximately 11 am and is over at 4 pm (subject to change). Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children for a 2 day pass or $12 for adults and $7 for children in advance for a 1 day ticket. The Flight Deck is available for $45 per person which includes food & beverages. Parking is $2 per car or $20 per bus or RV. The show will go on rain or shine and patrons are reminded that the show will happen under an open sky and to plan accordingly. For more details and to order tickets online, click HERE or call 697-6757. |
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Spirit of Peoria RiverLife Concert Cruise will take place on Sunday featuring Two Cent Offering. The boat boards at 3:30 pm and cruises from 4 to 6 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults. $13 for senior citizens and $8 for children. For more information, call 637-8000 or click HERE. |
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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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The Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Art & Wine Festival is Sunday from Noon to 6 pm. Local artisans will showcase their talents and the BMW Car Club Illini Chapter will host a "Show & Shine" for car buffs. There will be food, wine tasting and live music throughout the day. Admission is free. Visit mackinawvalleyvineyard.com or call 359-WINE for details. | |