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The Brian Choban Jazz Quintet will perform on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria RiverFront tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. The event is free and features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society. The Landing bar will be open to serve beverages. |
| Enjoy Dancing Under the Stars at Glen Oak Amphitheatre featuring the Jim Markum Swing Band beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. |
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Dress for Success Peoria will host the 2nd Annual Girls Night Out, a fun-filled evening celebrating the achievements of women tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Packard Plaza. Tickets are $20 per person or $25 at the door. Call 671-5200 for tickets or more information. |
| Arc Light Productions will present Nunsense tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm in the Illini Bluffs High School Theater in Glasford. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for senior citizens and children under 12 years old. For more information, 231-9270. |
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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2010 Season opens tonight (Thursday) at Ewing Manor in Bloomington with their production of The Tempest beginning at 7:30 pm . Individual tickets for this performance range from $26 - $42 for adults and $22 - $38 for students & senior citizens. Season tickets range from $62 - $110 for adults and $50 - $98 for students & senior citizens and include The Tempest, The Three Musketeers and The Merry Wives of Windsor. For more information and production schedule, call 866-IL-SHAKE or visit www.thefestival.org |
| Old Settlers Days runs this weekend in Metamora featuring entertainment, contests and activities. For more information and events schedule, visit www.villageofmetamora.com. |
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Jason Russell will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club this weekend with shows tonight at 8 pm during the "Pro-Am Showcase" and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are $11 or $10 with cash. Jason's show is rated R. |
| Universal Rhythm Assembly, will be held on the Peoria Riverfront on Friday & Saturday with gates opening at 3 pm and music beginning at 4 pm. To enhance the musical experience, many special interest groups concerned with the issues facing our ecosystem, national forestry, ecological education and global environmental concerns will be showcased at the event. Universal Rhythm Assembly also offers informative workshops and booths to introduce innovations in recycling and ecological preservation to expand the mind. For tickets, information and event schedule, visit
www.universalrhythmassembly.com.
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Join the American Cancer Society in the fight to create a world with less cancer by participating in Relay For Life in Peoria. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life begins on Friday at 4 pm and runs through Saturday at 10 am at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria. For more information, visit www.RelayForLifePeoria.com or call 688-3480. |
| The Boardwalk at Junction City will host Artists on the Boardwalk this Friday from 4-8 pm. Artists representing many styles including oils, pastels, pottery, glass, jewelry and photography will be exhibiting all along the boardwalk. Sip a cocktail and enjoy the sounds of live jazz while you shop. |
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Doc Rodgers & the Rock Dodgers will perform at the Contemporary Art Center's Live at the Five Spot this Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery. Admission for members is $7 & $10 for non-members.
Swing at CAC begins with a dance lesson from 8:30-9:30 on Friday followed by open dancing from 9:30 pm -12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC Members, and $6 for non-members. |
| The Thomas Jefferson Banquet will be held in the Peoria Civic Center on Friday in meeting rooms 220-222 with the cocktail hour beginning at 6 pm, and dinner at 7 pm. Tickets are $40 and are available by calling 671-4904. The guest speaker is Dr. Andrew Morgan of Easter Seals. |
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The first of the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Music In the Park Series will feature the Jim Markum Swing Band on Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in Jones Park. The Jim Markum Swing Band is an 11-piece group that features "big band" standards. Have a famous Lemonade Shake-Up while you're there. Admission is free. |
| Lakeview Aquatic Center is hosting a Jimmy Buffett Night on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Cost is $5 per person. Season passes will be honored. Take a shot at first prize in the "Best Dressed" contest, dust off your best rendition of "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and enjoy this family-friendly party for all ages. |
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The Peoria Municipal Band will perform in concert on Friday at St. Philomena's beginning at 7 pm. On Sunday, The Muni Band will perform in concert at Glen Oak Park beginning at 7:30 pm. Directed by Dr. David Vroman, Department Chair for music at Bradley University. Admission for both concerts is free. |
| Pack up the family and head to Wildlife Prairie State Park on Friday night for their Movies Under the Stars series with "The Spy Next Door" . 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 Peoria Chiefs vs. Cedar Rapids begins at 7 pm on Friday at O'Brien Field. The will also play Cedar Rapids at 6:30 pm Saturday and at 1 pm on Sunday. Individual tickets are $10 for all seats and $7 for lawn seating. For more information and to order tickets online, go to www.peoriachiefs.com. |
| Corn Stock Theatre presents Do Black Patent Shoes Really Reflect Up? beginning at Friday at 7:30 pm and running each night through Saturday, July 3. 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. |
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Local musical theatre composer Nick Myers will present his new musical, The American Way, in the Dunlap High School Auditorium on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm each night. Based on the original play by Kaufman and Hart, is a new musical that follows the life of a German immigrant through some of biggest events in the early 20th century. This new work will be staged "in concert". Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for studenst & senior citizens and are available by calling 244-5613 or online at
www.americanwaymusical.com. All profits will benefit the Palace Theater in Elmwood which was severely damaged in the recent tornado to help rebuild the theater. |
| Northwoods Community Church will host Epicenter Conference 2010, a live Simulcast from Philadelphia The Conference runs Friday from 6 - 8 pm and Saturday from 7:30am - 8pm. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Register at www.nwoods.org/epicenter |
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Enjoy a cruise on the Illinois River with a Sightseeing Cruise on Spirit of Peoria. The cruise is an hour and a half-long and begins and ends at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria cruising up and down the Illinois River. Sightseeing cruises regularly run on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm through September. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, $9 for kids 4-12 and free for kids under 4. For more information or to make a reservation (not required, but recommended), call 800-676-8988 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com
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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 through the summer 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 Dax Locke Birthday Bash for St. Jude will be Saturday from 10 am - 8 pm at Wildlife Prairie State Park. There will be games, inflatables, volleyball, bags, cake, beer, raffles, auctions plus a dunk tank. Admission is $15 for kids, $10 for adults, $60 for families of five or more and free for St. Jude families. For more information, visit www.daxlocke.com. |
| The Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival at Luthy Botanical Gardens runs Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. Admission is $3 which includes Conservatory admission and free for ages 12 and under. The eighth annual celebration of art, music, food and bloom features 50 booths with regional artists and plus top entertainment groups from the area. There will be a diverse range of culinary creations plus kids can enjoy art activities in the Children's Garden. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org. |
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The 19th Annual Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria Parade of Homes continues this weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm with free admission at all homes. Visit the largest showcase of new construction in the tri-county area, with many beautiful newly-constructed homes open to the public. Look for the Parade of Homes sign in the yard. For a listing of home locations and additional information, call 699-5500 or visit http://www.peoriahba.com/paradeofhomes.asp |
| The Wine & Dine Experience, a 4-course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Kevin Roecker, will take place on Saturday at Willett's Winery & Cellar in Manito with each course being expertly paired with wine . During the evening, you'll hear about each course selection from Chef Kevin and each 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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Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is CCFA's national evening walk and celebration, and the nation's largest event dedicated to finding a cure for these digestive diseases. This is the first year Take Steps is hosting a walk in the Peoria area which hopes to reach a fundraising goal of $25,000. The event takes place in Laura Bradley Park in Peoria and kicks off at 4:30 pm on Saturday. For more information, call 827-0404 or to register, visit www.cctakesteps.org. |
| WCIC-FM presents Faith/Family Night with the Peoria Chiefs featuring a post-game concert with Big Daddy Weave beginning at 6:30 pm on Saturday night. For more details, visit www.WCICFM.org. |
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The 43rd Annual Itoo Shish-Ka-Bob will be held Sunday at the Itoo Hall at 4909 W Farmington Road in Peoria from Noon-7 pm. Cost for adults is $10 and children (under 12) are $5. Enjoy a delicious homemade meal featuring hot off the grill beef shish-ka-bob cradled in pita bread, cabbage rolls, and Lebanese salad. Visit the bakery booth featuring delicious Lebanese pastries. For more information, call 676-9725 or visit www.itoohall.com. |
| Experience Pioneer Days at Sommer Park on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm. 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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