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Recordings
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The Illinois State Fair continues at the Springfield State Fairgrounds through Sunday. For detailed information about entertainment and other State Fair attractions, visit www.agr.state.il.us/isf |
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council presents "The Immigration Debate" with veteran journalist and PBS NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Kaye tonight (Thursday) at Barrack's Cater Inn. Registration and book signing begins at 5 pm, dinner at 6pm, presentation at 7 pm. Visit artstix.artspartners.net for tickets or call 677-2454 for more information. |
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Maui Jim teams up again with the Peoria Friendship House for the Maka Maka Run/Walk. The three-mile fun run and 1.5-mile walk will take place tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm at Maui Jim World Headquarters. Post-race party and celebration begins at 7pm, with pizza, refreshments and entertainment. Call 683-2078 for more information. |
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David Hoffman and Friends 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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Nikki Glaser will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club with performances tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm, Friday at 8 & 10:30 pm and Saturday at 8 pm (no late show on Saturday). Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash payment except for the Thursday & Friday late shows, which are $11 or $10 with cash payment. Nikki's show is rated R. To reserve tickets, call 673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
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The 300 block of Water Street comes alive Friday night from 5 - 10 pm for the Friday Night Water Street Fiesta with an eclectic mix of vendors and street entertainers, shopping, fun, food, and drinks. |
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Preston Jackson & Friends 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 from 8:30 pm -12:30 am 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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PARC will host Swing into Action, its Annual Benefit Auction, at the Par-a-Dice Hotel Ballroom on Friday with doors opening at 5:30 pm and the Silent Auction dinner and entertainment starting at 6 pm. The Jim Markum Swing Band, an 11-piece band, will play classic swing music. The PAL Swing Dancers will performing as well. To buy tickets, call 689-3608. For more information, visit www.parcway.org |
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Pack up the family and head to Wildlife Prairie State Park Friday night for their Movies Under the Stars series featuring "G-Force". 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 Metro Centre will host Movies Under the Stars featuring "Enchanted", a free outdoor movie series Friday night beginning at 8 pm. 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 benefits 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 a full Movies Under the Stars schedule and more information. |
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Dot Dot Dot will perform on the CEFCU Stage on the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront on Friday night with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. The Landing bar will be open. |
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The American Red Cross will host Fatal Road Trip at Bicycle Safety Town located on Sheridan Road this Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Admission is free. No registration is required, but participants under 18 must sign a waiver. For golf carts, participants must be age 13 or older to drive. All other activities are for all ages. There will be prizes plus the first 50 attendees win a free gift. |
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Join Jill and Jeremy from "Doing Life with the Traceys" at Forest Park Nature Center the Hike for Hunger on Saturday: registration begins at 8:30 am and the prize drawing and silent auction begin at 10:30 am. Admission is $15 for an individual and $45 for a family of three or more. All participants will receive a free t-shirt and breakfast. This South Side Food Pantry fundraiser will feature Fun on the Run bouncies, a silent auction, and lots of fun prizes such as golf clubs, Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes, Peoria Rivermen tickets, an iPod Touch and much more. For more information about the event, visit www.wcicfm.org. |
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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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The 5th Annual Farm Heritage Days hosted by 3 Sisters Antique Tractor Club, will take place from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and from 9 am - 4 pm on Sunday at the Stark County Jr. Fairgrounds in Wyoming, IL. There will be antique tractor pulls, operating steam engines, antique tractor and equipment display, a club bake sale, and more For more information, call 249-2960 or 251-8943 or visit www.3sistersatc.com |
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Catholic Charities, in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club and the Department of Human Services will be holding the 4th Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at St. Bernard School Gym.There will be professionals to discuss health and nutrition plus entertainment for the family including games, inflatable jumpers, face painting and prizes. For more information call 636-7809. |
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Hummingbird Festival welcomes Vernon Kleen from Springfield, one of the few licensed hummingbird banders in the US. He will be at Forest Park Nature Center on Saturday from 9 am to noon to demonstrate hummingbird banding and discuss the fascinating world of hummingbirds. You will have a chance to feel the heartbeat and "adopt" one of these beautiful flyers. This is a come-as-you-please activity, jointly sponsored by Forest Park Nature Center and Illinois Audubon Society. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. |
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The Central Illinois Herpetological Society will host its 19th Annual Reptile & Amphibian Fair at Lakeview Museum from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday and Noon - 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 691-4461. |
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The Make-A-Wish 5k Run/Walk for Wishes will take place Saturday at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie. You can register online at 5kforwishes.org or at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie beginning at 6:30 am. |
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The 15th Annual Budweiser Grand National Rally begins at 10:30 am Saturday with a motorcycle parade starting at PMC Race Park and parading to Peoria's Riverfront Park. Once down at Festival Park, you can shop the many vendors at the swap meet, check out the world class bikes at the antique & custom bike show, enjoy the food court and witness the extreme motorcycle stunt show. Admission is $10 if you ride in the parade and/or enter the gate before 6 pm or $15 after 6 pm at the gate. For details about the day's entertainment, visit www.jaytv.com |
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The 46th Annual Children's Home Cattle Auction will be held Saturday at Exposition Gardens from 6 - 10 pm. Enjoy Texas cuisine by Barracks Cater Inn. Tickets are $75 and tables seat 8 - 12 people. Proceeds benefit the Youth Farm Campus. For more information or to reserve your seat(s) now, call 687-7275. |
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The Wine & Dine Experience is a 4-course gourmet meal with each course being expertly paired with wine from Willett's Winery & Cellar in Manito on Saturday. During the evening, you'll hear about each course and wine selection from winemaker Dan Willett. Joe Metzka will provide jazz music throughout the evening. Tickets are $50 per person and includes wine with each course. Call 968-7070 for reservations. |
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Five by Design's Club Swing will take place at the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Center Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for students & senior citizens. For tickets & information, visit www.fivepointswashington.org or call 444-8222. |
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The Grape Stomp will take place as part of Kickapoo Creek's Annual Wine Festival on Sunday from noon to 6 pm featuring live entertainment, a chance to stomp grapes and an Ethel and Lucy look-a-like contest. There will also be music and food on the pavilion patio and in the tasting room. Grape train tours are available throughout the day. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 495-9463 or visit www.kickapoocreekwinery.com. |
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Peoria Cabaret Theatre and the Waterhouse will present Front & Center: a Musical Revue benefit for Rolly Turner, a Central Illinois Arts supporter and theatre "superfan" who recently lost his home in a fire. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and show at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 (cash only) and includes dinner, show and all taxes. To make reservations, call 494-9100. |
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The Peoria Municipal Band will perform in concert Sunday at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre beginning at 7:30 pm. Directed by Dr. David Vroman, Department Chair for music at Bradley University. Admission is free. |
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