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Morton High School presents the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical South Pacific at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center beginning at 7 pm tonight, Friday & Saturday & at 3 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults & $5 for students & available at the door. Call 266-7182 for more information.

Reza Aslan, internationally acclaimed author and expert on the Middle East, will discuss the complex relations between the US and Iran at Barracks Cater Inn on Pioneer Parkway in Peoria tonight with a reception at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm, and presentation at 7 pm. Cost is $35 for the dinner/presentation or $15 for the presentation only. For info, call Peoria Area World Afffairs Council at 677-2454 or www.pawac.org.

The NEW Red Cross CPR Made Simple course will be taught tonight from 6 - 7 pm at the American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter located at 311 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave. It's a one-hour, non certification class designed for individuals who want to learn Adult CPR/AED, but do not need or desire certification. Course fee is $20 per person.  For more information, call 677-7272.

The Peoria Chiefs will play Wisconsin tonight at 6:30 pm at O'Brien Field. On Friday and Saturday, the Chiefs will play Clinton at 6:30 pm and again on Sunday at 1 pm. Individual tickets for all games are $10 for all seats and $7 for lawn seating. Season tickets and group discounted tickets are also available. For more information and to order tickets online, go to www.peoriachiefs.com.

Jimmy Pardo will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $16 or $15 with cash except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are $12 with cash. For reservations call 673-5853. This show is rated R.

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare as presented by the Bradley University Theatre Department continues tonight, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley University faculty & staff, $12 for senior citizens and $7 for students and are available by calling 677-2650 or online HERE.

"The Velveteen Rabbit" YouTheater performance will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Theater Friday morning at 10 am. Tickets are $6.50 and are on sale now. This performance is designed for students in grades K - 5.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard will present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater performed by Spirits of Bloomington Entertainment entitled "Bootleggers & Broads on Route 66" at the Vineyard on Friday beginning at 5:45 pm. Cost is $45 per person for the interactive show and buffet dinner. Reservations are required. Call Diane at 645-5054 to make reservations.

John Miller & the Romaniacs will perform at the Live at the Five Spot Friday at the Contemporary Art Center in downtown Peoria from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members, $9 for student & senior non-members and $3 for ages 16 & younger. Students require valid school ID & seniors are 65 & older.

The Cancer Center for Healthy Living Spirit of Living Dinner will be held Friday beginning at 6 pm at the Packard Plaza in Downtown Peoria. Keynote speaker will be Bradley University President Joanne Glasser. For more information, call 693-8139.

The Peoria Ballet swings into spring with Tasting on the Green, a fine wine and craft beer tasting event, at WeaverRidge on Friday from 6 - 8 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Peoria Ballet (809 W. Detweiller Rd.) or at the door.   For more information,call 690-7990

The Fundraiser for the Illinois Green Party will be held Friday night beginning at 6 pm at Peoria Theater (3325 N Dries Lane in Peoria) and will feature a movie, live music and refreshments. 18th Congressional District Candidate Sheldon Schafer and US Senate Candidate LeAlan Jones will be on hand to answer questions. Suggested donations of $20 will be accepted at the door.

Tazwood Dance Company will present their spring concert, Celebrate Dance, beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday night and at 2:30 pm on Sunday at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available in person at the ICC Box Office or by calling 694-5136 to order by phone.

Late Nite Catechism will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $35 for table seating and $25 for regular seating and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

 Dunlap High School presents The Drowsy Chaperone in their auditiorium at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. For more information, call 243-7751.

Peoria Zoo will host Party for the Planet, an event that jointly celebrates Earth Day and International Migratory Bird Day with special activities on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm. Admission is $8.50 for ages 13 & over, $4.75 for ages 3-12, $7.50 for senior citizens (ages 65 & over) and free for ages 2 & under.

The Native American Fellowship Turtle Lodge Community in conjunction with the Native American Fellowship Dayspring Church will host a Mother Earth Healing Day on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm, at the church at 201 N. Norwood Place in East Peoria (adjacent to East Side Center). Admission is free. For more information call 635-1107 or visit http://nafdayspring.org.

Community Children's Theatre presents its Annual Drama Festival of award winning local school plays performed by Peoria students on Saturday at the Corn Stock Theatre Tent in Bradley Park from 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is free. Bring your lunch or buy snacks & drinks at the concession stand.

The Pekin Riding Club Kentucky Derby Party will be held on Saturday from 2 - 6 pm at the AMVETS Hall located at 1426 South 2nd Street. Doors open at 1:30 pm. There will be a trivia contest, auction, kids table plus the first 50 arrivals win Derby memorabilia. Derby attire is requested but not required. Admission is $7 for adults & $5 for kids and includes pizza, salad and dessert. For more information, visit http://www.pekinridingclub.com.

LifeLine Pilots' 2nd Annual Hope in a Hangar Banquet will be held in the hangar of Byerly Aviation Terminal at the General Downing International Airport on Saturday. Doors open at 4 pm with dinner served at 5:30 pm. All tickets must be purchased in advance: $50 per person or $75 for couples and $25 for ages 12 and under.. For more information, call 369-1559.

The Central Illinois Cruisers will host a Classic Car Show at Maid Rite in Metro Centre on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm featuring a DJ, food & clasic cars on display. For more information, visit www.centralillinoiscruisers.com.

Peoria Theater and Regent Communications present The Big Leboswski Saturday night featuring drink specials, free bowling, prizes, giveaways and a costume contest. Shows are at 7 and 10 pm. Admission to the event is $10.

Piccadilly Circus comes to Expo Gardens this Saturday with three shows at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm. Free childrens tickets are available in area stores and online. For more information and to buy adult tickets go to www.TheFunCircus.com .

The German American Society of Peoria will host Maifest at the Lindenhof on Harker Ave off Pioneer Parkway on Sunday from Noon - 7 pm. The event will feature entertainment and folk dances plus food and beverages, sportverein instruction, children's activities, contests and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 691-7484 or visit www.peoriagermans.net.