Classical Mystery Tour, Fine Art Fair, Colonial Faire, Weezer, Return to Hogwarts & Little Shop
Published: Thu, 09/23/10
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Keep Peoria Beautiful will hold a wine tasting reception tonight (Thursday) at Luthy Botanical Gardens from 5 - 7 pm. The annual awards reception with light hors d'oeuvres will celebrate the 2010 Orchid Award winners with a presentation at 6 pm. Tickets are $20 or $160 for a table of eight. Call 672-6288 for more information.
The 2010 Meeting of the Minds Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) Conference will take place at the Holiday Inn City Centre today (Thursday) through Sunday. The Meeting of the Minds is held annually to inform and educate motorcyclists from across the country, and to organize and help strengthen the motorcycle rights movement in this country and around the world. Registration includes all workshops, workshop materials, and Saturday banquet. Call 202-546-0983 or 303-369-2684 with questions or visit 
Barn 2 Dinner Theatre presents Not Now Darling through November 7 with performances on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays (doors open at 6 pm, buffet at 6:30 pm, show is at 8 pm) and on Sundays (doors & buffet open at noon, show at 1:30 pm). Prices are $31 for Thursdays, $33 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $35 for Saturdays. For more information, call 965-2545 or go to 
Little Shop of Horrors will be presented by the Bradley University Theatre Dept. at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) - Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is $17 for the general public, $14 for faculty, staff and senior citizens and $9 for students. Tickets are available at the Bradley Theatre Box Office, by calling 677-2651 or online at 
Johnny Beehner will perform this weekend at Jukebox Comedy Club. Showtimes are tonight at 8 pm during the Pro-Am Showcase and Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash except for the Thursday show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $11 or $10 with cash. This show is rated-R.
The Chinquapin Children's Festival runs Friday from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at Camp Wokanda. Children should bring lunches and a blanket to sit on. Cost is $3 per student. Call 570-2157 for school reservations. 
The 300 block of Water Street comes alive on Friday Night from 5 - 10 pm with Friday Night Water Street Fiesta, an eclectic mix of vendors and street entertainers. Enjoy an evening of shopping, fun, food, drinks, and entertainment. For more information, visit 
The Todd Kelly Quintet will perform at Live at the Five Spot on Friday at the Contemporary Art Center in downtown Peoria beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission: $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members. 
Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute To The Beatles at the Peoria Civic Center (originally scheduled for OBrien Field, but moved due to rain in the forecast) beginning at 7 pm on Friday night. Tickets are $30 & $40 and are on sale now at the O'Brien Field box office or by calling 680-4008. For more information, visit 
Zoobrew & Wine Too premieres this year at the Peoria Zoo from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Socialize and sample a selection of microbrews and wine as you explore Africa! after hours at this fundraiser for the Peoria Zoological Society. Light appetizers will also be served. Event includes live music. For tickets or additional information, please call 681-3500.
The IL District Barbershop Harmony Society will host its 2010 Fall Convention at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Peoria on Friday beginning at 7 pm with their quartet contest. The quartet finals will begin on Saturday at 1 pm and the chorus contest will begin at 6:30 pm. There will be a show of Champions immediately following the end of the chorus competition. All-event tickets are $35 and are available at 
Peoria Cabaret Theatre at the Waterhouse presents The Awesome 80s Prom, a blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom...in 1989. All your favorite characters from your favorite '80s movies are at the prom, from the Captain of the Football Team to the Rebel, from the Geek to the hottie Head Cheerleader, and they're all competing for Prom King and Queen. And just like on "American Idol", 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". Doors open and the show starts at 6 pm, dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Cost is $35 per person. Group discounts available with 20 or more. Call 494-9100.
Corn Stock for Kids presents School House Rock Live! with performances are at 7:30 pm on Friday and 2:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 12 & under and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by phone at 676-2196 or online at 
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the ICC Performing Arts Box Office or by calling 694-5136.
The Metro Centre will host Movies Under the Stars featuring "Up", a free outdoor movie, on Friday night beginning at 7 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 will be available for $1 each benefiting local charities (while supplies last). Bring lawn chairs and blankets and arrive early for the best seats and participate in family activities before the movie. Visit 
The Fall Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday at Wildlife Prairie State Park with check in and event day registration at the Parkside Pavilion beginning at 7 am until Noon. Gates open at 6 am. Breakfast will be available for purchase, plus concessions throughout the day. Early registration fee is $10 for adults and $6 for children 15 and under (must be registered by midnight on Sept 23rd), day of registration fee is $16 for adults and $8 for ages 15 & under. There are cash and merchandise prizes for winners. Online registration can be done at 
The No Baloney Ride is an annual one day 30, 50, 69, or 100 mile bicycle tour sponsored by the Illinois Valley Wheelm'n of Peoria which will begin at 6:30 am on Saturday at the Chillicothe Christian Church. Fee to participate is $20. Register online at 
The 8th Annual Mark Linder Walk for the Mind will be held at the RiverPlex on Saturday with check-in & registration beginning at 7:30 am with the walk starting at 9:20 am along the Peoria river front. Cost to participate is $20 per adult, $10 per child 10 yrs old & under and free for brain tumor survivors. The Mark Linder Walk for the Mind is a one mile walk to support brain tumor research and to raise awareness of brain tumors and their impact on those in Central Illinois. For more information about this event, visit 
The 2010 Memory Walk for Tazewell County will begin at Mineral Springs Lagoon Park in Pekin on Saturday at 9 am. Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $300 million for the cause. Individual walker fee is $25 or $20 for seniors or students. For more information and to register, visit 
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 from 8 am - noon along Peoria's beautiful RiverFront. For more information, call 671-5555 or visit 
The 48th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair brings the works of over 150 national artists to the Peoria Riverfront from 10 am - 5 pm this Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults or $10 for a weekend pass: ages 12 years and under free. For a list of events, artists and music schedule, visit 
The 20th Annual Autumn Gems Quilt Show will be held at the East Peoria Event Center on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children aged 6-12, $10 for a 2 day pass and a $5 bus rate. The event will feature 500+ quilts, a quilt raffle, classes, demos, prizes, vendors, food & free parking. A portion of the boutique and silent auction proceeds will benefit Family House. For more information, visit 
Soderstrom Skin Institute will host a Free Skin Cancer Screening at their Peoria office located at 4909 N Glen Park Place on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. For more information, call 676-7546.
The What Women Want Now Expo 2010 will take place in the US Cellular Coliseum on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm featuring pampering, shopping, demonstrations, inspirational speakers, eating, contests & door prizes, entertainment, celebrities and much more. Admission is $5 per person, children 5 & under are free. For more information, visit 
The Metro Centre Fall Festival takes place Saturday at the Metro Center featuring the Farmers Market beginning at 8 am and many family friendly activities beginning at 10 am. 
Green Fair 2010 will take place Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm in the Metro Centre parking lot. Admission is free. Learn how to make your home "green", how to compost, have a natural lawn and more. Discover what's new in renewable energy and energy saving technology, green building techniques and materials and locally produced food. There will be raffles and fun for the kids too. For more information, call 691-7373 or visit 
The 5th Annual Jubilee College State Park Colonial Faire will come alive with the sights and sounds of a Colonial Settlement. Organized by the Colonial Event Committee, an organization of dozens of amateur historians and re-enactors. Admission is $10 per vehicle. Hours are 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am - 4 pm on Sunday. For more information, call (708) 269-1965 or visit 
East Peoria Riverfront Park will host a Kidz Fun Day from 11 am-3 pm. Admission is free and the event will feature tons of activities and games for kids to play, food and beverages for purchase. Come enjoy a great family event outdoors. For more information visit 
Peoria Rugby Club will host a match between the Peoria Piggies and Chicago Riot on Saturday with a 1pm kick-off at Catholic Charities field, located at 2900 W. Heading Ave. Admission is free.
The Breakfast Club, a 1980s tribute band, will give a free public performance in conjunction with Eureka College homecoming on Saturday at 4:30 pm at the football stadium on Reagan Drive. Call 467-6316 for more information. 
Return to Hogwarts will take place Saturday at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre and Lagoon from 5 - 10:30 pm. Admission is $4 per person. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in several of the classes that Harry has taken, plus more muggle-like classes such as science and conservation. This event will be full of entertainment and fun for the entire family. For more information, visit 
Experience A Night In Paris for Juvenile Diabetes with a six course culinary event with a distinct Parisian flair at Childers Banquet and Events Center on Saturday from 5 pm to 9 pm to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Cost is $35 per person. Call 839-0037 to RSVP.
The Peoria Mustangs will take on Battle Creek at Owens Center beginning at 6:45 pm on Saturday & 1:15 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5 and free for kids 3 & under.
Weezer will perform at the Bradley University Athletic Performance Center on Saturday night at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for Bradley faculty and staff and $45 for the general public and are available at the Athletic Performance Center, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, call 677-2625 or 677-3050.
The 1st Annual Ride to Remember will begin at the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association Office on Sunday with registration & parade line-up from 11 am - 1 pm and parade through Peoria county ending at the Itoo Hall at 3 pm for raffles, food and music. Rider registration is $20, passenger registration is $10 and you can register at Walters Bros. Harley Davidson, Grayboy Motor Sports, Cupi's Motor Mall, the Chapter Office or online. For more information including online registration & parade route, visit 
A Tree Identification Walk will take place at Forest Park Nature Center on Sunday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm for ages 10 & up. No registration is necessary and the walk is free, however, donations are appreciated. Emphasis will be on the process of identifying trees by their leaves using a simple key. 
The Tazewell Animal Protective Society will host its annual fundraising event, the Tailwagger's Classic at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin on Sunday from 1 - 5 pm. Visit 
Come experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century with 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.
Author Anthony Pitch will visit Peoria for public presentations on two of his historical writings at the United Presbyterian Church. On Sunday at 4 pm, he will discuss his book on the assassination of President Lincoln. Admission to this event is $10. On Monday at 8 am, he will discuss his book on the 1814 British invasion of Washington. Admission is $15 including a continental breakfast and book signing. For more information, call 999-4545 or visit 
A National Day of Remembrance for victims of violent death event will be held at the Riverplex on Sunday beginning at 5 pm. For more information about the event, call 648-2951.