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Tues. 11/24
Bradley
Basketball
Buses will leave
Junction City &
Evergreen Square
at 6:30 pm &
the Mark Twain
Hotel at 6:45 pm
Cost: $1 each way
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American Idol winner David Cook will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight at 7:30 pm with special guests The Script and Green River Ordinance. Tickets are $32.50 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. |
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Peoria Players' production of the popular Andrew Lloyd Weber/Tim Rice musical Evita continues tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $17 adults, $12 Patrons 18 and under. Call (309) 688-4473 or visit peoriaplayers.org for more info. |

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The Illinois Central College production of No Exit continues tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students & senior citizens. For more information or to order tickets, call 694-5136. |
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You're invited to kick off the holiday season with Sky Harbor Steakhouse's 28th Annual Holiday Wine Tasting tonight featuring samples of the wine of Mackinaw Valley Vinyards and Artisan cheese from Ropp Jersey Farms. The event will also feature live music from 7-10 pm. Reservations are suggested but not required and can be made by calling 674-5532. |

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The Peoria Area World Affairs Council presents "The United Nations and the United States: Controversy and Opportunity", with Gillian Sorensen, senior advisor, UN Foundation tonight begining at 5:30 pm at Barrack's Cater Inn. Call 677-2454 for more information. |
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The Peoria Charter School Initiative will present information and answer questions about the push to bring a math, science & technology charter school to Peoria beginning 5:30 pm tonight at the Methodist Atrium on Main Street. Admission is free. |

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The Eureka College Theatre Department will present George Bernard Shaw's classic drama Pygmalion at 7:30 pm in Pritchard Theatre tonight through Saturday night. Cost is $3 for students and $7 for adults. For reservations, call 467-6363. |
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The Contemporary Art Center presents Lyfe on Water Street, an open mic for poetry, prose, plays, and acoustic music tonight from 7 - 9 pm. Come with your talent or just to watch.
The Robin Crowe Band will perform at the Contemporary Art Center's Live at the Five Spot on Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call 674-6822.
The CAC will also present Salsa at CAC Friday night beginning with an 8:30 - 9:30 pm dance lesson followed by open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC Members, and $6 for nonmembers. |

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The Other Guys, the popular acapella group from the University of Illinois, will perform at the Waterhouse (located at 619 Water St.) on Friday night at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10. After the show, stay for Theatre Open Mic. Call 494-9100 for reservations and more information. |
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The Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday beginning at 11:45 am until 1:30 pm at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Call 495-5900 or go to the Peoria Chamber of Commerce website to rsvp. |

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Luthy Botanical Gardens located in Glen Oak Park will offer Candlelight Walks of their Poinsettia Show this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 - 9 pm under the warm glow of hundreds of candles while enjoying live performances of holiday music. Admission is free, donations are always accepted. For more information, call 686-3362. |
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Join Bradley's Department of Theatre Arts for New Faces 2009, as new students showcase their unique talents in an evening of short plays. The shows begin at 7 pm Friday and Saturday at Bradley's Hartmann Center of Performing Arts. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Call 677-2650 for reservations and more information. |

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Jukebox Comedy Club presents The Untamed Shrews (filling in for the previously announced Norm MacDonald) on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm both nights. Tickets for all shows are $19 or $18 with cash. Call 673-5853 for reservations. |
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Homeowners at risk of foreclosure can attend Fix My Mortgage, a free foreclosure-prevention event at PARC, lcoated at 1913 W. Townline Road, from 9 am to Noon on Saturday. Free assistance is offered from volunteering real-estate attorneys and housing counselors to determine if they qualify for a loan modification package. Pre-register by calling METEC at 676-3832. |

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A variety of handmade items will be available at the annual Fall Bazaar sponsored by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis at 1175 St. Francis Lane, East Peoria. Hours are 9am to 5pm on Friday, 9am to 2pm on Saturday. All proceeds to benefit the poor. |
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The Peoria Art Guild is hosting its second annual 8 x 8 Dutch Auction fundraising event on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. The auction will feature 8 inch by 8 inch works of art created by local, regional, and national artists. This event will also feature entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are free for Peoria Art Guild Members, $10 for Non-Members, and may be purchased by phone at 637-2787 or at The Peoria Art Guild. |

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The MMA Extreme Challenge 140 will take place on Saturday in the Par-a-Dice Hotel Ballroom. Doors open at 6 pm and the fight begins at 7 pm. General admission is $20 or $25 at the door. Tickets are on sale now by calling 698-6083. |
| The Forest Park Nature Art Show & Open House is Sunday from 2 - 4 pm and features a diversity of mediums and unique pieces all created by talented local artists. Support local artists and find original nature related photos, paintings, wood carvings, and more. Enjoy the wood stove, hot drinks, and rustic charm of the Nature Center. |
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Playhouse Disney Live will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday at Noon and 3 pm. Tickets are $18, $25, $40 and $52 and available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. |
| The Ball Brothers Christmas Tour Concert comes to the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington at 4 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, or $10 for groups of 10 or more. Call 686-7000 for tickets or more infromation. |
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The 39th Annual Turkey Trot will begin at 1 pm Sunday in Detweiller Park. Entry fee is $17 and participants can register at Running Central (700 W Main St., Peoria) or the Park District Recreation Office. |
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Forest Park Nature Center will host a Folk and Country Jam Session on Sunday 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 appreciated. |

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Join Coach Jim Les as he leads his 09-10 Bradley Braves against Wofford beginning at 6:05 pm Sunday at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena. Tickets range from $20 - $9 and are available by calling 677-2625 or online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, go to bradleybraves.com
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