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This weekend, the Barn's favorite "boy band" is returning from the heavens to once again serenade you by wrapping their wonderful harmonies around the greatest musical hits from the 40's and 50's in Forever Plaid. Frankie, Sparky, Smudge and Jinx give the performance of a lifetime - in the afterlife! Tap your toes again to hits like "Three Coins In The Fountain," "Moments To Remember," "Chain Gang," "Matilda" and "Cry," and thrill at the Plaids' three minute rendition of the entire Ed Sullivan show! 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
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The Tremont Turkey Festival takes place tonight through Sunday. The carnival rides, BBQ turkey sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, live entertainment, bed races, horse shoe tournament, merchant tent, and crafts make this a great festival. Held at the City Park in Tremont. For more information, click HERE. |
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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. This year's program will feature the big band sounds you've come to love, plus hot country music for a little something different. This event happens every Thursday evening at 7 pm. This week will feature the Aristocrats. |
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On Friday, the Spirit of Peoria RiverBoat will host the Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul / Jimmy Buffet Night. The Dockside Cookout will run from 7 - 11 pm, with the cruise running from 8:30 - 10:30 pm. Tickets are $35 per person. 21 and over only. For more information, click HERE. |
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Also on Friday, the Contemporary Arts Center presents Live at the Five Spot featuring Cobalt Canopy (rock, blues) at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for CAC members and $10 for non-members. |
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JammSammich will be performing Friday night at the CEFCU Center Stage on the Peoria Riverfront from 8 - 11 pm playing Motown, disco, funk, pop, 80's, and rock. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 at the gate. For more information, call 689-3019. |
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John Michael Talbot will be in concert at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Friday evening beginning at 7 pm. John Michael Talbot is Catholic music's number one recording artist with sales of around four million records worldwide, with more than 40 albums, 14 books and numerous video teachings. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, call 671-1550 ext. 283. |
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RealityNox, a band from East Peoria playing classic rock, blues and current hits will perform at Rythm Kitchen on Friday from 8 - 11 pm. There is no cover charge. |
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The East Peoria and Race for Henry - Senachwine Relay for Life races will take place this Friday evening through Saturday morning. Click HERE for each race's details. |
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State Representative Jehan Gordon will host a Community Shred Day from 9 am - Noon at Landmark Recreation Center's North Parking Lot on Friday. Bring your old tax returns, files or sensitive documents to be destroyed by the shredder. Accepted materials are paper, computer disks, tapes & hard drives. Protect yourself from identity theft and preserve the environment by recycling. For more information, call 681-1992. |
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Hannah Fitch, a freshman at
Millikin
University, hopes to attend the Summer Program of the
American
Academy of the Dramatic Arts in
New York City and is hosting a concert for the public at First Christian Church on Saturday at 7pm to help defray the cost of the academy's tuition. She will be performing a variety of music and will sing with A Cappella group Unaccompanied Minors, and acclaimed saxophonist Adam Larson. There is a suggested donation of $5. |
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WCBU Safari at
Peoria Zoo takes place this Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Be one of the first in the area to experience the new
Africa ! exhibit during WCBU's exclusive safari to the
Zambezi
River
Village at the Peoria Zoo. Enjoy African & American cuisine will be provided by Water Street Wines, Cafe & Coffees along with live music and a performance by the Summer Drummers featuring Garry Moore. Proceeds benefit WCBU-FM. Tickets are $75 in advance and $80 at the door. For more information, call 677-3868 or visit WCBU's Website. |
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The PrimeTimes Expo will be held in the
Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday from 4 - 9 pm. Admission is $2 at the door. $1 from each paid admission will go to the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Information on the seminars was included in the June issue of PrimeTimes. |
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The Songs from the Woods Concert will take place Saturday at
Forest
Park
Nature
Center at 7 pm. This month features Dan Zahn & Kate Morettk. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. CORE members receive a $1 per person discount. For more information, call 686-3360.
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
River
City Bags Classic to benefit the St. Jude Children's
Research
Hospital is coming to Kelleher's on the Riverfront this Saturday. There will be plenty of prizes to win plus fun, food, beer and a live concert by the band Waterstreet. For more information, click HERE. |
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The
CEFCU
Center Stage presents Head East on Saturday on the Peoria riverfront. This legendary classic rock band has brought more than three decades of rock to their fans with hits like "Flat as a Pancake", "Love Me Tonight" and "Since You Been Gone". Gates open at 7:30 pm and the show starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $7 at the gate. |
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Wildlife Prairie State Park presents its monthly Girl Scout Badge Day on Saturday, where they will work on their Wildlife Badge from 10 am - 2 pm. All Jr. Girl Scouts are welcome. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Cost is $10 for park members or $15 for non- members. To register, call 676-0998 ext. 6758. |
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The Bradley Dog Park Grand Opening ceremony will take place on Saturday beginning at 2 pm in the lower portion of Bradley Park. The Bradley Dog Park officially "goes to the dogs" with its newest attraction for man's best friend. Well-behaved dogs ages 4 months and up that have current rabies tags and vaccinations are welcome to run and play in this fenced, five-acre arena complete with dog water fountains and waste stations. For everyone's safety, no children under the age of 12 are allowed in the park, and an adult must supervise children between the ages of 13 and 17. For all the Dog Park rules, click HERE
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Find fresh produce locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens, local meats, cheeses and breads at the RiverFront Market on Saturday from 8 am to Noon. There's also pottery, blown glass, jewelry, wood turned items, candles, soaps and more all handcrafted by local artists plus music and food demonstrations. For more details, click
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The annual Return to Pimiteoui Pow Wow honors the Woodland Indian tribes once inhabiting the
Illinois River
Valley in the land they called Pimiteoui and welcomes the return of their descendants and all Native American peoples to this area rich in early French and Indian history. The event takes place at
Sommer
Park Saturday from noon - 8 pm and will continue on Sunday from 10 am - 2:30 pm. For more information, call 691-8423 or click HERE. |
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On Saturday, the Peoria Chiefs take on the Quad Cities River Bandits beginning at 2 pm at O'Brien Field. 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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The Village Gardners of Morton will host its biannual garden walk Rhapsody in Bloom 2009 from 6-8 pm on Saturday, 6/12 and 9 am - 1 pm on Sunday, 6/13. The event includes several home gardens in Morton & Groveland. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the entrance. Tickets are available at the Morton Public Library, Morton Kroger Service Desk, Kinner's Flowers & Grimm Interiors. Proceeds benefit the Morton Public Library gardens. For more information, call 263-7772 or 266-5244. |
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Also on Saturday, find antiques, food & fun at the 28th annual Moss Avenue Sale from 8 am to 3 pm on historic Moss Ave. Funds raised benefit the Moss Bradley Residents Association. For more information, call 676-7900. |
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On Sunday, the
Peoria Municipal Band will perform beginning at 7:30 pm at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre. Conducted by David Vroman, the band welcomes Erin Durbin as guest soloist this week. |
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The Relay for Life Chillicothe Garden Tour on Sunday features five Chillicothe gardens and runs from 1 - 4 pm. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the gardens. Advance tickets are available at Picket Fence and Cutting Edge. For more information, call 274-3210. | |
