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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino presents Legends in Concert, the world's greatest live tribute show at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom tonight (Thursday) through Sunday. The performances will feature the world's greatest celebrity impersonators. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Tri-County Urban League, George Washington Carver Center and the Boys and Girls Club. Tickets are $10 to $30 are available at the Par-A-Dice Hotel's front desk or by calling 698-6083.
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The Todd Kelly Quintet will perform on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria RiverFront tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. The event features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society. The Landing bar will be open to serve beverages.
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The Peoria Park District Youth Music Festival "Rockin' Summer" will take place at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre tonight (Thursday) from 6:30 - 9 pm. A whole lot of shakin' will be goin' on this summer as they rock to the beat of the 50's, 60's and 70's. Admission is $3 for adults, students are free with ID. This event is partially sponsored by the Illinois Arts Council and Rotary Club of Peoria-North. |
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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 are $2 each. For more information, call 686-3377. |
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Corn Stock Theatre presents Les Miserables: School Edition beginning at 7:30 pm each night tonight (Thursday) through Sunday. Tickets are extremely limited. Call the Corn Stock Box Office at 676-2196 for availability and to order tickets. |
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Relive the exciting memories of watching the television show in Arc Light's July Production of M*A*S*H at Illini Bluffs High School beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 seniors and kids under 12. For more information, visit www.arclightpro.com |
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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents "The Three Musketeers" tonight (Thursday) and Sunday night beginning at 7:30 pm at Ewing Manor in Bloomington. The Festival will also present "The Tempest" Friday at 8 pm and "The Merry Wives of Windsor" Saturday at 8 pm. Individual tickets for this performance 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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Actor/comedian Kevin Pollak will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $31 or $30 with cash except for the Thursday show which is $26 or $25 with cash. Reservations can be made by calling 673-5853. |
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Join the Peoria Area and East Peoria Chambers of Commerce tonight (Thursday) for Business After Hours from 5 to 7 pm at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Take a private tour of the new OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Illinois in the last public event before patients are seen in the new building. There is no charge for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. |
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In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the W. D. Boyce Council will host Over the Edge: a rappelling event from the roof of Civic Center Plaza on Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. The event will benefit the ScoutREACH program of the W. D. Boyce Council. Up to 90 people will rappel the 12 story (120 foot) building. For more information or to register to rappel, visit www.overtheedgepeoria.kintera.org |
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Junction City will host Artists on the Boardwalk on Friday from 4 - 8 pm. Browse the work of local artists, sip a cocktail and enjoy the sounds of live jazz while you shop the eclectic shops and boutiques. |
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The Ham & Jam 2010 Music Festival & Charity Ride will take place at Expo Gardens beginning at 5 pm on Friday & Saturday benefiting the Crusaders for Kids. Acts include Blackberry Smoke, Wolf & Gypsy Band & Second Nature on Friday and Jackyl, Bent Fender, Phat Kitti, Motorbiscuit and Waterstreet on Saturday. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Two day passes are available for $30 in advance at Coop Records or online at www.CrusadersforKids.org
. The Charity Ride is on Saturday with sign in at Hooters from 9 am - 1 pm. Cost to ride is $20 per person and includes show admission.
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Wave with Paul Weddle 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.
Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Art Center Friday with a dance lesson 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. |
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JammSammich will perform on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront Friday night with gates opening at 7:30 pm. United Groove Theory will open the concert. Admission is $7 per person. JammSammich plays a mixture of Motown, disco, funk, pop, 80's, and rock. The Landing Bar will be open also. |
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TNA Wrestling will bring it's live show to the US Cellular Coliseum on Friday night beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $53 and $23 and are on sale at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. For more information, visit www.uscellularcoliseum.com |
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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 "Astro Boy". 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
Project Pack the Place, a component of the "I'm Stepping Up" campaign - sponsored by PNC, will be held Sunday from 9 am - 6:30 pm at Wildlife Prairie State Park. Businesses, groups and organizations throughout the region will be encouraged to step up in 2010 by purchasing blocks of tickets to great events throughout the year including Wildlife Prairie State Park, Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and the Peoria Rivermen. Purchase 10-24 tickets for $12 each or $10 each for groups 25 or more Project Pack the Place is an initiative to increase community vibrancy, generate enthusiasm for the great entertainment venues of our region and boost the regional economy. For more information please call the Park at 676-0998 or visit
www.imsteppingup.net
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The 2010 Princeville Heritage Harvest will be held Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm at the Princeville Heritage Museum & Akron Townhouse School. The Lion's Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7 - 10 am, plus there will be threshing demonstrations, a saw mill demonstration, chainsaw carving, a blacksmith, antique tractors & cards, story telling, games & activities for kids, a rescue demonstration, food vendors and much more. Entertainment will be provided by the Pride of Peoria Quartet, Old Time Piano by Ted Lemen and Emma McIntyre's Spoons. For more information, call 385-1916 or visit
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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 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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Experience "Winter in Summer" on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm at the Peoria Zoo. Come learn how they keep their animals cool during the "dog days" of summer. You'll have the opportunity to help keep them cool by making ice treats for the animals as well as enjoying ice treats for yourself. General admission for ages 13+ to the Zoo is $8.50, children 3-12 are $4.75, senior citizens 65+ are $7.50 and children 2 & under are free. |
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The Prairie Air Showis this Saturday and Sunday at at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. Gates open at 8 am and close at 6 pm both days. The feature show begins at approximately 11 am and is over at 4 pm (subject to change). Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children for a 2 day pass or $12 for adults and $7 for children in advance for a 1 day ticket. The Flight Deck is available for $45 per person which includes food & beverages. Parking is $2 per car or $20 per bus or RV. The show will go on rain or shine and patrons are reminded that the show will happen under an open sky and to plan accordingly. For more details, call 697-6757. |
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Reggae on the RiverFront returns on Saturday for the third year with an expanded lineup bringing the best midwest reggae artists to CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on the Peoria RiverFront including 77 Jefferson, Josh Heinrichs & The Soul Riddim Band, Blaise B, Nama Rupa and Art of Ill Fusion. Gates open at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at all Co-Op Record Stores and online at riverfrontmusic.com. |
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Kickapoo Creek Winery will host an Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser this Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Enjoy the Kickapoo Creek Winery vineyards, engage in wine tasting and relax to the beat of local musicians at an afternoon summer concert at the winery in Edwards. Bands include West MacQueen Street Band, Pink Sushi and the Bonnie Douglas Duo. Admission is $10 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association Central Illinois Chapter. For more information, call 681-1100. |
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The Paws for a Cause Dog Show will take place at Junction City on Sunday from Noon - 4 pm. A fundraiser for Paws Giving Independence, the event features a Dog Show, community business booths, a silent auction, food and live music. |
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Sommer Park hosts Pioneer Days this 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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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. | |