Pekin Civic Chorus will present Showtime 2010 tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at the F.M. Peterson Theater at Pekin High School. Tickets are $14 and available from Chorus members or by calling 347-8061.

Local Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a Hard Hat Tour of the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport new terminal construction site tonight (Thursday) from 4 - 7 pm. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided and there will be wine tasting hosted by Kickapoo Creek Winery. Please RSVP to www.flypia.com/events

Experience an African Safari at the Peoria Zoo on Friday from 6 - 10 pm for a fundraiser hosted by WCBU-FM 89.9 from 6-10 pm. Dine under the stars in the Africa exhibit at the Peoria Zoo with entertainment by Garry Moore & the Summer Drummers plus enjoy African & American cuisine from Water Street Wines, Cafe & Coffees. Admission is $75 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 677-3690. For more information, visit www.wcbufm.org or call 677-3690.

The 2010 Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall and Ballroom from 8:30 am - 8:30 pm on today (Thursday) and Friday and 8:30 am - Noon on Saturday. For registration information, visit www.igrc.org

Havana's Annual Catfish Tournament is Friday - Sunday on the riverfront in downtown Havana. Enjoy the Catfish tournament, prizes, food, music and kids games. For more information, call 543-6580.

Luthy Botanical Gardens will hold their June Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. Stock up on new and hard-to-find annuals, perennials, veggies and herbs for your garden. Selection is limited. There will be bargains too with items from all different seasons. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org.
Luthy Botanical Gardens will host Great Garden Walks of Summer beginning at 1 pm on Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults and ages 12 & under are free.

The IHSA State Softball Finals will take place at EastSide Center in East Peoria this Friday & Saturday. For more details, visit www.ihsa.org.

Enjoy a Sightseeing Cruise on Spirit of Peoria for an hour and a half-long beginning and ending at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria cruising up and down the Illinois River. Sightseeing cruises regularly run on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June through September.
You can also enjoy Peoria's evening skyline by the light of the moon on a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is also available. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $14 for kids aged 5 - 15. The boat boards at 7:30 pm and cruises from 8:30 - 10 pm. For more information or to make a reservation for any cruises (not required, but recommended), call 800-676-8988 or go to www.spiritofpeoria.com .

Blueskillet will perform this Friday at the CAC's Live at the Five Spot from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
The CAC will also host Salsa at CAC on Friday with 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 and $6 for non-members. For more information on either of these events, call 674-6822.

Join the Cancer Center for Healthy Living and the Peoria Cancer Center Foundation for a country good time for the Giddy Up and Get Down in the fight against cancer event this Friday at Weaver Angus Farms. The event will include music by Midnight Flyer, country line dance lessons, a pig roast and unique silent and live auction items. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling 693-8139, 243-3320 or on the web at www.cchlpeoria.org or www.peoriacancer.com.

Corn Stock Theatre will present The King & I as the opening show for their 2010 summer season in the tent beginning at 7:30 pm Friday and running each night at 7:30 pm through June 12. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students. Season tickets are available for $66 per person for 5 shows also. Individual show tickets are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, online at www.cornstocktheatre.org or by calling 676-2196. Season tickets are available only at the Box Office or by calling 676-2196.

Caroline Rhea will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club this Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm each night. Tickets are $26 or $25 with cash except for the Friday 10:30 show which is $21 or $20 with cash. To make reservations, call 673-5853. Caroline's show is rated R.

Arc Light Productions' Annual Night at the Improv begins at 7:30 pm on Friday night at Illini Bluffs High School Theatre in Glasford. The comedy group will create the entire performance on wild scenarios and audience suggestions. Admission is $3 and is general seating. For more information, call 231-9270.

The Metro Centre will host Movies Under the Stars featuring Charlotte's Web beginning at 7:45 pm on Friday night. The movie will be shown near Alexander Travel on a gigantic screen with a state-of-the-art sound system weather permitting. Gourmet popcorn and soft drinks for $1 each will be sold benefiting local charities while supplies last. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and arrive early for the best seats. Family activities will take place before the movie. Visit www.shopmetrocentre.com for more information.

Wildlife Prairie State Park is continuing their Movies Under the Stars series this Friday night with The Goonies. Gates open at 7:15 pm with showtime at 8 pm. Cost is $15 per carload: park members receive a 10% discount. Movies are shown under the park's Teepee Shelter and the Ice Cream Exhibit will be open for snacks and refreshments.
Wildlife Prairie State Park will also host Junior Explorers, a monthly class for ages 5 - 7 from 1 - 3 pm on Saturday. This months topic is Westward Ho. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $6 for members, $7 plus park admission for non-members. For more information or to register your child call 676-0998 ext. 6758. For more information, visit www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org

Start your summer out right with Sixteen Candles who will perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on Friday from 9 - 11 pm. This 80's cover band will have you singing and dancing to your old favorites. The Landing bar will be open to serve your favorite beverages. Admission is $7 per person.

The grand prize winner of 91.5 WCIC's Opening Act Contest will be announced and open up for Sanctus Real at St. Paul Lutheran at 6:30 pm located at 1427 W Lake. Admission is free. For more information, visit wcicfm.org

Up for a challenge, some exercise, and a whole lot of fun? The Crazy Daisy Adventure Race will pit two-person teams against each other in a timed race covering the limits of Sommer Park. There will be physical as well as mental challenges. All proceeds will benefit the Peoria Zoo. For more details, visit www.PeoriaZoo.com

Peoria's RiverFront Market opens this Saturday featuring Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheeses, fresh breads, herbs, and flowers...plus a great selection of local art including jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items, candles, and much more every Saturday from 8 am - noon along Peoria's RiverFront throughout the summer. For more information, call 671-5555 or visit www.peoriariverfront.com

Search for spring migrants and resident birds at the Migratory Bird Walk at Forest Park Nature Center on Saturday from 7:30 - 8:30 am 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.

A Day for Dax will be held at Northwoods Mall on the upper level in front of J C Penney on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. There will be crafts, home-based products from local businesses plus Dax bracelets and keychains available for purchase.

Sommerfest presented by the German American Central Society will take place at Hickory Grove on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 8 pm. There will be live music, German beer, German food, dancing, and many other activities. On Saturday, admission is free until 4 pm and $1 from 4 - 8 pm. On Sunday, admission is free all day. For more information, call 370-4019 or visit http://www.peoriagermans.net

The Peoria Art Guild will host the 5th Annual Art Fair at Junction City from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday showcasing the talents of 65 artists living within 150 miles of Peoria and expects to attract over 10,000 visitors. The Art Fair is free to attend. Live music will be provided by local musicians. This family-friendly event also features a Kid's Art Festival where children can create their own make and take art projects. For more information, call 309-637-2787. Visit www.junctioncityartfair.com 

The Let's Move Together Arthritis Walk will be held this Saturday at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. Registration begins at 8 am. This event is a team and individual event geared towards those with arthritis and will also feature fun activities and a post party. There is no registration fee to walk as an individual or team. For more info visit www.arthritiswalkpeoria.com

The Elmwood Strawberry Festival will take place this weekend in downtown Elmwood. The event includes entertainment, food, craft booths, an outdoor volleyball classic, a car show and a motorcycle show. The food tent will be open from 10 am to 6 pm featuring butterfly pork chops, beef barbecue, hot dogs, brats many strawberry treats. Elmwood is located between Galesburg and Peoria on Illinois 78. For more information, call 742-8272.

The Junior League of Peoria will be hosting Crop 'Til You Drop!, an all day scrap booking crop on Saturday at their historic headquarters located at 256 NE Randolph Ave. Admission is $15 per person which includes a free gift, raffles, use of all equipment, supplies available for purchase, training tips provided and a swap table. A lunch entree will be provided, please bring a snack to share. Seating is limited so make your reservations by calling 685-3912.

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

The Boat Drunks will perform on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Enjoy a night of "Parrott Head" heaven and your favorite liquid libation from The Landing bar. Admission is $7 per person.

The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $37 for table seating and $27 for regular seating and are on sale at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com

The Catholic Charities Community Advisory Board will be showing Disney's "The Lion King" in celebration of Catholic Charities Month on Sunday at 2 pm at the Peoria Theatre. The cost is $3 per person or $10 for families of four or more. All proceeds will benefit the services provided by Catholic Charities. For more information, please contact the organization at 636-8000 or visit their website at www.ccdop.org

Peoria Cabaret Theatre presents Panorama featuring Anthony Jumaane Hendricks ("Collins" of Eastlight's RENT) as part of their Signature Cabaret Series. Dinner begins at 5:30 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 include dinner & the show including tax & service fee. Peoria Cabaret Theatre is located within the Waterhouse at 619 SW Water Street on the 2nd floor. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 494-9100 or visit www.peoriacabarettheatre.com

The OSF Saint Francis & Children's Hospital of Illinois Foundation is Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Children's Miracle Network Telethon on Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm broadcast live on WEEK-TV 25 from The Riverplex in Peoria and The Parke Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington. Admission to the live event at either location is free.