Save Money and
Avoid Parking
Hassles with May Events
Saturday 5/8 Race for the Cure
Shuttles Buses will start shuttling at 6:15 am
from Northwoods Mall,
Evergreen Square
and the Peoria Stadium
With the last leaving at
7:15 am and will also
return after the race.
Shuttle is FREE.
Tues. & Wed.
5/11 & 12 Avenue Q Buses will leave
Junction City &
Evergreen Square
at 7 pm
Contest registration
ends Friday at
Midnight, so enter today!
The May YPO Social will take place tonight from 5 - 7 pm at Carlos O'Kelly's in Peoria. The event is free for members and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit www.ypogp.org.
Pekin Derby Days begins today and runs through Sunday offering carnival rides, Battle of the Bands, entertainment, food, and more. For more information, call 346-1474 or visit http://pekinchamber.blogspot.com.
The All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Mediterranean Food Festival is this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the church from 11 am - 8 pm each day. For more information, call 682-5824.
Conklin's Barn 2 Dinner Theatre presents Your Bag or Mine?, a new farce by Barn regular Chad Kirvan on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays (doors open at 6 pm, buffet at 6:30 pm, and show at 8 pm) and on Sundays (doors & buffet open at noon, show at 1:30 pm) through June 13. Prices are $30 for Thursdays, $32 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $34 for Saturdays. For more information, call 965-2545 or go to http://www.barn2.com/.
Chris "Boom Boom" Johnson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight at 8 pm during the Pro-Am Showcase and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 except for the Thursday show which is $10. Call 673-5853 for reservations. This show is rated R.
The 2010 Pekin AMBUCS Charity Auction will be held Friday beginning at 5 pm in the Memorial Arena at Pekin's Mineral Springs Park. Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pekin, the Pekin YWCA, AmTrykes, AMBUCS Good Bears, Scholarships for therapists and more, the auction will include new & used items as well as celebrity items. For more information, call 347-2188 or go to http://www.pekinambucs.org./
Robin Crowe Band will perform at Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center in downtown Peoria on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members. Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center runs on Friday night with a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am Admission is $3 for CAC members and $6 for non-members. For more information, call 674-6822.
On Saturday, the CAC will host a Gallery Opening Reception for Barbara Hoffman & Paul Standberg from 6:30 - 8:30 pm featuring music by Barry Cloyd. Admission is free, but donations will be requested.
The Owens Center 31st Annual Ice Show, "Dance the Night Away", will be performed at Owens Center on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for kids aged 5-12 and seniors citizens & kids aged 4 & under are free. Tickets at the door are an additional $1.
Peoria Players Theatre presents the musical version of the movie Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. The production also runs next Thursday - Sunday. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students 18 & under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 688-4473 or online at http://www.peoriaplayers.org/.
The Waterhouse presents Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos dinner and show Friday and Saturday night. Package includes a dinner buffet and the Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos Show. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm. The cost is $33 per person including tax and gratuity. The show is only $13 per person. Call 494-9100 to make reservations.
The 25th Annual Susan G. Komen Peoria Race for the Cure will take place Saturday morning at the Metro Centre with activities beginning at 7 am. To register online and for more details, go to peoria.info-komen.org. A free Citylink bus service will be available from 6:30 am - 7:15 am from Northwoods Mall, Kroger Evergreen Square, and the Peoria Stadium Lake Street Lot.
Search for spring migrants and resident birds at the Migratory Bird Walk at Forest Park Nature Center from 7:30 - 8:30 am on Saturday with a guide from the Nature Center or Peoria Audubon. All levels are welcome and no experience is required. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
The Rock, Reptile & Aquatics Show at Wildlife Prairie Park will take place on Saturday and include displays & demonstrations by area experts. Several dealers will also be on hand to sell their hand-carved jewelry & trinkets. This event is free with paid admission to the park which runs $6.50 for ages 13 & up, $4.50 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 & under and Park members. For more information, call 676-0998.
The 6th Annual Peoria Heights Annual Art Fair will take place in downtown Peoria Heights on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. Look for special promotions at downtown Peoria Heights merchants.
Treat yourself to a night of authentic Italian cuisine at A Night on the Italian Riviera presented at Childers Banquet and Events Center on Saturday from 5 - 9 pm. The event features a six course gourmet sit-down dinner with wine pairings and wine flights available. Cost is $30 per person. Please call 839-0037 make reservations.
The 2010 Heart of America Natural Classic Body Building and Figure Show will be held at Five Points Center on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $30 for General Admission reserved seating, $40 for V.I.P. Seating and children under 12 are half price. All tickets good for both pre-judging and the evening show. Seating is limited, so be sure to buy tickets in advance.
The Dana and Susan Robinson Concert at Forest Park Nature Center will begin at 7 pm on Saturday featuring guitar and banjo playing with a handful of fiddle and mandolin thrown in. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for kids 12 & under with a $1 discount for CORE members.
Sylvia McNair will perform at the Par-a-Dice Hotel on Saturday with doors opening at 7 pm for "Club Komen". Preston Jackson is the opening act for the concert. Tickets are $125 per person or $200 per couple. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 691-6906.
The Philharmonic Chorale concludes its 85th season with a spring concert entitled "Rhythm of Life" on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria. Admission is $7 for the general public, and $5 for students, senior citizens, & ICC Employee $5 and are available at the ICC Box Office or by phone at 694-5136. For more information, visit http://www.sing4peoria.org/
Johnny Burnett will release his first CD of original songs, "The Light Of Day" at Panache in Sheridan Village on Saturday from 8 pm to midnight. Johnny will be joined by his bandmates from "The Johnny Burnett Trio" as well as other well-known Peoria musicians who appeared on his CD, which will be available for purchase. There is a $5 cover at the door. For more information, call 847-707-3360.
The Peoria Zoo welcomes all moms on Mother's Day with free admission with a paid admission for accompanying children. Learn about moms in the animal kingdom and enjoy the Zoo too. Hours are 10 am - 5 pm with last admission at 4:30 pm. Admission prices are $8.50 for ages 13 & over, $7.50 for senior citizens, $4.75 for ages 3-11 and free for kids 2 & under.
Bring your special mom, sister, aunt, grandmother or friend to the Orchid Show this Mother's Day at the Luthy Botanical Gardens. The orchid collection features exotic new acquisitions, many beautiful specimens on display plus experts on hand with information on their care. Open Noon - 5 pm. Free admission to mothers and grandmothers, $2 for adults 13 and up, children 12 and under and garden members are free.
The Spirit of Peoria will host a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday. The boat boards at noon and cruises from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Ticket price is $36 for adults and $18 for ages 5-15 and includes cruise, hot lunch buffet, live music from the Peoria Pops Dixieland band, taxes and gratuities. Call 800-676-8988 or go to http://www.spiritofpeoria.com/tickets/orderto make reservations or for more information.
Dust off that guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument and bring it down to the Forest Park Nature Center for a Folk & 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.
Hands of Love Ministry is pleased to present its 15th year of hosting the RiverLife Gospel Music Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Peoria Riverboat. The next cruise will take place Sunday from 7:00-9:00 pm with boarding time thrity minutes prior to the cruise. RiverLife Gospel Cruises feature quality Christian entertainment including buffet, Gospel Music and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Every cruise is hosted by Scott and Rachel West Kramer, the founders of Hands of Love Ministry and full-time Christian music artists. For ticket ordering or more information, call the Spirit of Peoria at 800-676-8988 or 383-2828 or visit www.handsoflove.org for more details.
