 The Neil Simon classic Barefoot in the Park continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield this weekend. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $30 for Thursdays, $32 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $34 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com |
 The Peoria World Affairs Council & "Look! It's My Book!" will jointly host "Media in Democratization in Thailand" tonight (Thursday) with a reception beginning at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm and presentation beginning at 7 pm at Barrack's Cater Inn in Peoria. Speaker will be Lisa Brooten, professor of radio & television and women's studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Tickets are $30 for member/student dinner, $35 for non-member dinner, $15 for non-member program only and $10 for member/student program only. Visit
artstix.artspartners.net to register or call 677-2454 for more information. |
 The 52nd Annual Washington Day Banquet will be held at Five Points Washington beginning tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm. Dinner begins at 7 pm and will be followed by awards presentations. Tickets are $35 per person, $310 for a VIP table of 8 or $335 for a Presidential table of 8 and are available at the Washington Chamber of Commerce, by calling 444-9921 or via email at wcc@mtco.com |
 Mayor Jim Ardis will host Reforming Schools in Peoria, a community meeting that will include elected officials, governmental bodies, educators, business leaders and staff on Friday from 8 - 9:30 am in Room 400 at Peoria City Hall. The forum will include a presentation by Bob Darling, president of the Peoria Federation of Teachers, in conjunction with Dr. Patrick Dolan, nationally recognized consultant in the field of education change. Call 309-494-8554 for more information. |
 The Garish Garden Show at Luthy Botanical Gardens from 10 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday will show you what NOT to do in your garden as they break out the pink flamingos and the garden gnomes in the Conservatory. Admission is $2 for adults (13 & up) & free for kids 12 & under and Garden members. For more information, call 309-686-3362. |
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 Look! It's My Book!, a non-profit organization that provides new books for children of low-income families, will host their "An Evening in Siam" Fundraiser at the Apollo Theatre in Peoria on Friday beginning at 6:30 pm featuring a showing of the film, "The King & I", a wine-tasting, music, hors d'oeuvres and a Yul Brenner look-alike contest. Cost is $25. For more information, call 691-9266.
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 Join travel expert Rick Steves, acclaimed for his public television series, bestselling guidebooks, and public radio shows--as he shares all the latest in smart European travel at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for the general public or $20 for WTVP station members and are available by calling 495-0547 or online at www.wtvp.org |
 Contemporary Arts Center's Live at the Five Spot will host Rooster Alley this Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery. Admission for members is $7and $10 for non-members.
Salsa at CAC is a Latin dance event held Friday night with a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm followed by open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. |
 The modern day musical love story I Love You Because will be performed at the Peoria Cabaret Theatre on Friday and Saturday beginning with dinner at 6:30 pm and the show at 8 pm (doors open at 6 pm). Tickets are $35 per person and reservations are available by calling 494-9100 or online at http://artstix.artspartners.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=164 |
 Angels in America: Millennium Approaches will be presented by Corn Stock Theatre's Winter Playhouse at the Corn Stock Theatre Center located in Bradley Park beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults & $7 for students with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 676-2196 or online at www.cornstocktheatre.org |
 Comedian Rex Havens, known for appearances on Bob and Tom and Comedy central will perform Friday night (for one night only) at Jukebox Comedy Club at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Ticket prices are $12 at 8 pm and $10 at 10:30 pm. Host of the Emmy Award-Winning show on the Discovery Channel, Cash Cab! Ben Bailey will perform on Saturday night, however, his shows are sold out. |
 The Huge Golf Liquidation Sale will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall Friday from 10 am - 6 pm on Saturday and from 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 at the door. Kids ages 12 and under are free. |
 Riverside Community Church Presents Rules of Engagement Tour, featuring the recording artists Disciple, Project86, and Write This Down at Riverside's Downtown Campus (located at 207 NE Monroe in Peoria) at 7 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $10 in advance and $8 if you have a group 15 or larger in advance, and $12 at the door and are available at www.itickets.com and Hoerr's Berean Bookstore in Peoria. For more information, visit www.RiversidePeoria.com
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 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Milwaukee Admirals at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena beginning at 7:05 pm Saturday night. Season tickets are also available: call 676-1040 for more information and to order. Individual tickets range from $10 to $25 and are available at the Civic Center Box Office, by calling 676-1040, at any Ticketmaster outlet or online at Ticketmaster.com |
 The Peoria Symphony Orchestra will present Joseph Johnson, cello soloist at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets are $22 - $72 and are available by calling the Symphony at 309-671-1096. Visit www.peoriasymphony.org for more information. Citylink will run its Park & Ride service for this event: please see details on left. |
 The Bradley University Symphonic Winds will present a John Philip Sousa Concert at Dingeldine Music Center beginning at 3 pm on Sunday. A pre-concert lecture featuring stories of the Sousa band will begin at 2:15 pm. Admission is $15 for general admission seating. For more information, call 677-2650. |
 The Central Illinois Jazz Society will perform at The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center beginning at 6 pm Sunday with the CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms. The Heartland Jazz Orchestra will perform beginning at 7:15 pm. Admission: is $5 for CIJS members, $7 for non-members and children 14 years and under are free with an adult. For more information call 692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com. |
 A Kid's Art Camp will be held at the Peoria Art Guild on Monday from 8:30 - 11:30 am for grades 1 - 6. Students are divided into two groups (grades 1-3 and 4-6) to experience a day of art-related projects including Abstract Collage, Art and Culture, Music, Color and Art and Expressive Drawing. All are make-and-take projects. Students are supervised by staff and volunteers. Cost is $30 per student. Parents are requested to provide a drink, lunch, and a snack for break time. For more information and to make reservations, call 309-637-2787 extension 215. |
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