The Peoria Players production of All My Sons continues at 7:30 pm tonight, Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students 18 & under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org.

The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform in concert at the ICC Performing Arts Center tonight beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 for the general public and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call 694-5136.

Maria Bamford will perform this weekend at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8 pm 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 more information, call 673-5853.

The Vagina Monologues will be presented by ci-creative at the Universalist Unitarian Church at 7:30 pm tonight and Friday. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Attendees must be 18 years or older, or accompanied by an adult to be admitted. All proceeds will benefit the Center for Prevention of Abuse. For more information, call 321-0033.

Lyfe on Water Street, an open mic for poetry, readings and music, runs from 7 - 9 pm tonight at the Contemporary Art Center. Admission is $4 for CAC members or $7 for non-members.
Dorann & the Soul Mystics will perform at the CAC's Live at the Five Spot on Friday 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.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center also runs Friday night with a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC members and $6 for non-members. For more information, call 674-6822.

The Red Cross "CPR Made Simple" course will be taught on Friday morning from 8 - 9 am 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.

The 2010 IHSA March Madness Boys Basketball Championship will take place in the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10.50, $8.50, $6.50 and are on sale now at at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com .   The March Madness Experience includes interactive games and historical exhibits is also happening in the Peoria Civic Center' Exhibition Hall. It's free to fans with game tickets and $2 for everyone else.  Hours are tonight from 6 - 9 pm, Friday from 10 am - 9 pm and Saturday from 10:30 am - 6:30 pm.  For more information, click HERE.  CityLink will be running its shuttle service for March Madness this weekend - details are found to the left.

YWCA's 5th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes Event will take place Friday at the Hotel Pere Marquette beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $125 for individual tickets, $150 for VIP Tickets and $450 for a "Girlfriend Package" of 4 tickets and are available by phone at 685-7655 Ext. 211 or online HERE. For more information, call 685-7655.

The Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos Show runs Friday and Saturday night at the Waterhouse. Cost is $33 per person including tax & gratuity for the dinner buffet with dessert and show. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is at 6:30 pm. Show from 8 - 11 pm. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 494-9100.

The 10th Annual Farmer's Share of the Food Dollar Breakfast features a breakfast of two scramled eggs, two sausage patties, two pancakes, a glass of milk and a glass of orange juice for 60 cents. The event will be held from 7 - 10 am at Expo Gardens in Peoria and is sponsored by the Peoria County Farm Bureau.

The 2010 Homeownership Fair for Central Illinois will be held at the PARC building located at 1913 W. Townline Road from 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register for workshops by calling 676-3832.

Peoria Camera Club presents The Digital Advantage Photography Seminar at the ICC Performing Arts Center Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. The seminar is $60 for the general public, $30 for students, $45 for Peoria Camera Club members or $70 at the door. For more information, call 692-1552, 685-8288 or 266-5890 or visit www.PeoriaCameraClub.com.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and learn about its history with A Timeless Irish Tale at the John C. Flanagan House located at 942 Glen Oak Ave. on Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 5-12.

The RiverPlex in downtown Peoria will host a Home Party Bazaar beginning at 9 am featuring products for your home, family, health, and beauty all in one location. Vendors include: Longaberger Company, Pampered Chef, Stampin Up, Lia Sophia, Silpada and many more. For more information, call 282-1700.

The Central Illinois Chapter Alzheimer's Association presents Trivia Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 7403 N. Radnor Road on Saturday night. Doors open at 6 pm and questions begin at 7 pm. Cost is $20 per person with eight people to a team/table. Call 681-1100 to reserve a ticket.

Enjoy a Night at The Casbah, an exhibition featuring Middle Eastern Dances by Park Troupe Mirage and Park District students on Saturday at the Franciscan Recreation Complex. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show is at 7 pm. For more information call 681-2861.

The Heartland Festival Orchestra will perform at Five Points Performing Arts Center in Washington Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Benefits from the concert will be donated to the Peoria Zoo. Tickets are $27 for adults and $7 for students & children and are available online HERE. For more information, call 339-3943.

The St. Sharbel Lebanese Food Festival is Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm at the St. Sharbel Hall located at 2920 W Scenic Drive in Peoria. Dinner tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, call 688-5555.

Sunday is Educators Day at Peoria Zoo. Teachers are invited to come and see what the Zoo can do for them from 2 - 5 pm. Please register at 681-3513 or email education@peoriazoo.org.

The Central Illinois Jazz Society will perform in concert on Sunday beginning at 6 pm at the Finish Line Banquet Room at Landmark Recreation Center. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and children 14 & under are free. For more information, call 692-5330 or go to www.peoriajazz.com.