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Swing Daddies will perform tonight (Thursday) on the CEFCU Stage on the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. The Landing bar will be open. |
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The comedy Lie, Cheat and Genuflect continues at Barn 2 Dinner Theatre tonight (Thursday) Friday & Saturday (doors open at 6 pm, buffet at 6:30 pm, show at 8 pm) and on Sunday (doors & buffet open at noon, show at 1:30 pm). Prices are $30 for Thursdays, $32 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $34 for Saturdays. For more information, call 965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com |
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Tonight (Thursday) is Family Night at Lakeview Aquatic Center from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Swim under the lights for a private swim designed specifically for families for one low price. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $4 per person or $10 for a family up to 4 people; additional children $2 each. For more information, call 686-3377. |
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Peoria Players Theatre will present their Youth Theatre performance of Grease beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students 18 & under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by phone at 688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org |
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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents "The Tempest" beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) and Sunday at Ewing Manor in Bloomington. The Festival will also feature performances of "The Three Musketeers" Friday at 8 pm and "The Merry Wives of Windsor" Saturday at 8 pm. Individual tickets for these performances range from $26 - $42 for adults and $22 - $38 for students & senior citizens. For more information, call 866-IL-SHAKE or visit www.thefestival.org |
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Roy Wood Jr., a current finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", will perform this weekend at Jukebox Comedy Club. Shows are tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $10. This show is rated - R (mild). |
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The Peoria Heights Tower Park Music Fest will be held this weekend featuring live music beginning at 5 pm on Friday & 2 pm on Saturday. Featured bands include Roundstone Buskers, Storyline, Five Guys Named Moe, Motorbiscuit, Caribbean Sol, Brainchild and DriveTrain featuring Nick Boettcher. For more information, visit www.peoriaheightschamber.com |
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Stephanie Aaron will perform at the Live at the Five Spot on Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Contemporary Art Center. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members, 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 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. |
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The 300 block of Water Street comes alive on Friday night from 5 - 10 pm during the Water Street Friday Night Fiesta with an eclectic mix of vendors and street entertainers. Enjoy an evening of shopping, fun, food, drinks, and entertainment. |
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Peoria Cabaret Theatre presents The Awesome 80s Prom on Friday and Saturday night. A blast-from-the-past party in the style of "Tony 'n Tina's Wedding" set at a high school senior prom (in 1989), all the characters from your favorite '80s movies are present and competing for Prom King and Queen. The audience decides who wins all while moonwalking to retro hits like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!" Peoria Cabaret Theatre is located in the Waterhouse in downtown Peoria. Doors open at 6 pm. Dinner and show at 6:30pm. $35 per person. Call 494-9100 for reservations. |
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The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce presents the last of the 2010 Music In the Park Series in Jones Park from 6 - 8 pm on Friday night. Caterpillar's Big Band will be the Chamber's guest on Friday, August 6th. Come enjoy great music and the best Lemonade Shake-Ups in town. Admission is free. |
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Pack up the family and head to Wildlife Prairie State Park Friday night for their Movies Under the Stars series with "Jaws". 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 http://www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org
On Saturday, Wildlife Prairie State Park will host Kids Day and the Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest from 10 am - 4 pm. This day is all about the kids and will be filled with games, demonstrations, special treats and so much more. Admission for Kids 12 & under is FREE for the entire day. For a complete listing of the day's activities and contest details visit the park website or call 676-0998. |
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Corn Stock Theatre will present the Neil Simon comedy Fools beginning at 7:30 pm Friday and running each night through August 14. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Individual show tickets are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, online at http://www.cornstocktheatre.org or by calling 676-2196. |
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Eastlight Theatre presents All Shook Up beginning at 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Take a story based on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and add the music of Elvis Presley and you have a show that is fun from the word go. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for students through high school and are available at the Eastlight Box Office, by calling 699-7469 or online at http://tickets.eastlighttheatre.com |
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The Boat Drunks will perform on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing Friday night with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. The Landing bar will be open. |
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Peoria's RiverFront Market features 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 Morning from 8 am - noon along Peoria's beautiful RiverFront. For more information, call 671-5555 or visit www.peoriariverfront.com |
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A Back to School Bash will take place at Northwoods Mall on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is free. 500 Goodie Bags donated by Schnuck's will be given away plus two $250 gift certificates from Soderstrom Skin Institute as door prizes. The Illinois State Tax Holiday is in effect from August 6 - 15 applying towards school supplies and clothing items that are less than $100. |
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Peoria Business Builders presents a Free Health and Education Fair on Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm behind Holistic Health Center at 4809 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria. Enjoy exciting hands-on learning about health, safety, investments, government, music, math, and more, and take advantage of many great offers plus other prizes that will be awarded. |
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Experience a Taste of the Peoria Riverfront Museum at Junction City on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm each day. You'll get to take a peek at what you'll find in the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. |
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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 |
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The Peoria Chiefs will take on the Quad Cities begining at 6:30 pm Saturday at O'Brien Field. The Chiefs will also take on Quad Cities Sunday at 1 pm. 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 www.peoriachiefs.com |
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The 2010 St. Jude Telethon will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. The St. Jude Runners will kick off the telethon as it marks the end of their journey from their respective cities. The event raises money to help keep St. Jude Children's Research Hospital running and able to provide treatment to the children. The event is open to the public and admission is free. |
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Wedding Banned will perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on Saturday at the Peoria Riverfront with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Opening act will be Josh Means Band starting at 8 pm. Admission is $7. The Landing Bar will open and serving drinks. |
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The Harvest Bible Chapel Sunday Services will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom at 9 and 11 am. Admission is free. |
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The 81st Annual Italian American Society Festa will be held on Sunday from 12 - 7 pm at Hickory Grove Park in North Peoria. Menu includes spaghetti meals for both adults and children, meatball and sausage sandwiches, Italian beef, and homemade Italian pastries. Prices from $1 to $7. Entertainment will include Bocce, Scopa (Italian card game), games, a spaghetti eating contest for children, and live music. Admission is $2 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free and so is parking. For more information, visit www.italianamericansociety.com |
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The Peoria Municipal Band will perform in concert at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm. Directed by Dr. David Vroman, Department Chair for music at Bradley University. Admission is free. |
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The first ever Mackinaw Valley Wild West Show runs Sunday from Noon to 6 pm at the Vineyard in Mackinaw. Come visit and step back in time for a fun-filled day with the whole family. Western legends will come alive at the vineyard, and activities will last all day including storytelling, cowboy camp, square dancing, pony pictures, shootouts, music & saloon entertainment, horse and pony cart rides, old fashioned games and more. Meals and snacks will be available at the Chuck-wagon Café in the pavilion. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for buckaroos (kids 12 & under) and $29 for a Herd (Family package) - 2 adults & up to 4 children. For more information, call 309-359-9463 or visit
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
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