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The Peoria Chiefs vs. Cedar Rapids begins at 6:30 pm tonight (Thursday) at O'Brien Field. The Chiefs will also take on Beloit at home Friday and Saturday at 6:30 pm, as well as Sunday at 1pm and Monday (Memorial Day) at noon. Individual tickets 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 http://www.peoriachiefs.com/. |
| The Morton Civic Chorus presents "Encore 2010", its annual fundraising concert for the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund at the Hartmann Center Theatre at Bradley University tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm with a Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors. Group rates available & seating is general admission. For more information, call 677-4966. Tickets are available at Barnato's Pharmacy in Cub Foods in Peoria, Hometown Pharmacy in Morton, from Chorus members and by visiting www.ArtsPartners.net. |
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Sean Morey will perform this weekend at Jukebox Comedy Club this weekend with shows tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm during the Pro-Am Showcase and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $14 except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are $12 each. For reservations call 673-5853. This show is rated PG. |
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The 36th Annual World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest will be held at the Hotel Pere Marquette this weekend. For a complete listing of activities/competitions and prices, visit oldtimepiano.tripod.com/index.htm or call 217-428-2403.
Sky Harbor Steakhouse welcomes the Preview Party for this event featuring a Gershwin theme where participants will be on hand for a jam session through 9 pm. Call 674-5532 ahead for priority seating for the preview party.
Get a taste of the contest with the PianoStravaganza on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday. The boat boards at 10:30 am and cruises from 11 am - 1 pm. This lunch cruise features world class ragtime piano players from around the world. Tickets are $36 for adults and $18 for kids aged 5-15. Call 800-676-8988 to make reservations or for more information. |
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Preston Jackson & Friends will perform at the 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.
Swing at the CAC is also on Friday and begins with a a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm followed by open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC members or $6 for non-members. For more information, call 674-6822.
Soulful Sunday at the Contemporary Art Center presents Gumbo for the Soul featuring family oriented entertainment with stand up comedy, special performances and R&B and gospel choral music on Sunday from 3 - 5 pm. Admission is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. |
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The ever-popular Louie Louie Festival runs Friday from 3 - 11 pm on the Peoria Riverfront. Bring your kazoo and your most creative outfit down to the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing. Enjoy the warm breeze and a cold beverage while hearing your favorite tunes from bands Jammsammich, Patrick N Swayze. Admission is free. |
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Pack up the family and head to Wildlife Prairie State Park on Friday night for their Movies Under the Stars series with "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs". Cost is $15 per carload & park members receive a 10% discount. Gates open at 7:15 pm with showtime at 8 pm. Movies are shown under the park's Teepee Shelter and the Ice Cream Exhibit will be open for snacks and refreshments. For more information, visit www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org. |
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The 2010 Summer Camp Music Festival will be held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe Friday - Sunday featuring many bands, camping, hot air balloon rides and the 2009 Major League Baseball Road Show. Tickets range from $20 to $170 for various options. Visit http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010 for full details with band information and links to buy tickets online. |
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The 2nd annual Motorcycle Ride One Wild Ride will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday beginning with a 10 am - 12 noon check-in and an after party at Wildlife Prairie State Park beginning at 5 pm. The ride begins at Walters Brothers Harley Davidson and ends at Wildlife Prairie Park. Ride day registration is $25 for Individuals and $40 for couples. General admission rates apply for those that wish to only attend the after party at the Park. Food and beverages will be available for an additional charge. You may register on-line at
http://www.pkdcure.org/CentralIllinoisChapter or by calling 676-0998. |
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The Mackinaw Music and International Wine & Beer Festival will be held Saturday from 11 am - 11 pm and Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. There will be wine and beer tasting all day featuring wines and beers from at least 15 countries, lots of good food and great entertainment. Admission is $10 per person at the gate which includes a souvenir glass and 5 tasting tickets. Additional tickets will be available for $1 each. For more information, call 359-WINE (9463) or visit http://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com |
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The 2010 Illinois River Wine, Art, Balloon & Jazz Festival will take place at Memorial Park located at 400 E Southmoor in Manito on Saturday from 11 am - 8 pm. Featuring several local wineries, artisans & jazz musicians, the festival is free to the public. |
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The Elite Combat Championship includes 15 mixed martial arts cage fights and will take place at the Grand Hotel in Peoria. Tickets available now only $15 in advance at coop records and the Brass Rail. |
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Come experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century at Sommer Park as they host Pioneer Days from 1 - 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $2 per person. Activities include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school lessons, woodworking, heirloom vegetable gardening, hands-on children's activities, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides and wool spinning. |
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The Peoria Municipal Band will perform in concert on the Peoria Riverfront beginning at 10 am on Monday morning. Admission is free. |
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A Memorial Day Remembrance Service will be held at the Peoria RiverFront to honor local veterans beginning at 10:45 am Monday under the Gateway Building on the Peoria riverfront. Pay tribute to all of the men and women who have fought for America's freedom. Admission is free. |
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
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