Look Both Ways with Jane Henson will be presented at Lakeview Museum tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Jane Henson, co-founder of The Muppets and widow of the late Jim Henson, will give a behind-the-scenes look at creating a cultural phenomenon. See seldom-seen video clips from the Jim Henson Family Archives, and hear about the early days when she met Jim Henson in a puppet class. Stay after the presentation for an exclusive showing of Time Piece, the rarely seen Oscar-nominated short film, directed and written by Jim Henson. The event will have Q&A, is expected to be about 75 minutes in length and is suggested for ages 9 and up. Light refreshments will be served. Cost for members $10, for non-members is $15. For more information, call 309-686-7000. |
 Menopause The Musical will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) & Friday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $34, $44 and $51 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com |
 Angels in America: Millennium Approaches continues at the Corn Stock Theatre's Winter Playhouse located in Bradley Park beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults & $7 for students with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.cornstocktheatre.org |
 Bradley University Theatre Dept. will present The Learned Ladies beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday at the Hartmann Center of Performing Arts on Bradley's campus. Tickets are $14 for the general public, $12 for faculty, staff & senior citizens and $7 for students and are available at the BU Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at http://slane.bradley.edu/node/551 |
 Brendon Walsh
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club at 8 pm tonight (Thursday), and at 8 pm & 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $15 or $14 with cash except for the Thursday night show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $13 or $12 with cash. Brendon's show is rated R. Anyone with a February birthday gets free admission plus a $2 discount for everyone in their party. Mention your birthday when making your reservation for the show. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The Garish Garden Show, which continues at Luthy Botanical Gardens from 10 am - 5 pm today (Thursday) through 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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 The Mousetrap will be presented by Eureka College in Pritchard Theatre at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and are available by calling 467-6363 or email at boxoffice@eureka.edu
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 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 |
 Wine and Cheese Under the Stars at Lakeview Museum will take place tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm at the museum. Explore the universe and soar through the Solar System while sampling local wines and cheeses at Wine & Cheese Under the Stars. Admission is $25 for members & $30 for non-members. Advanced registration is requested. Must be 21 years old. Call 309-686-7000 for more information or to register. |
 Guy (or Gal) vs. Grub will take place tonight (Thursday) beginning at 9 pm at One World Cafe (located at Main & University in Peoria). Come out to cheer on your favorite Bradley Student contestant and see if he/she can finish the 3-lb sub sandwich in 1/2 an hour. For more information, call 309-672-1522. |
 The 2011 Official Spring Home Show will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall this weekend from 4 - 9 pm on Friday, 10 am - 8 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Tickets are available at the door and are $7 for adults and half-price for seniors ages 60 and over. Kids ages 18 and under are free. |
 Easter Seals' 6th Annual Black & Blue Ball will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Friday with doors opening at 6 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Wedding Banned and the event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine & soft drinks, a cash bar & a live auction. Minimum donation is $100. Attire is black tie & blue jeans. For more information or to purchase tables or tickets, call 309-676-7755 Ext. 2298. |
 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Rockford Ice Hogs at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Friday beginning at 7:05 pm. 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 Tazewell County Wine & Beer Festival will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin in Pekin) from 5 - 11 pm on Friday. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door the night of the event. Event admission includes 2 free drink tickets and the first 350 people in the doors will receive a free souvenir glass. Live music will be provided by The Willies beginning at 7 pm. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital of Illinois. For more information & tickets, call 309-346-DOME (3663). |
 Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play will be performed by the ICC Theatre Department at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Drive on the East Peoria campus) at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office or by calling 309-694-5136. For more information, visit www.artsaticc.com |
 Mark Holland and Autumn's Child will perform on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the Universalist Unitarian Church (located at 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd. in Peoria). Admission is $15 at the door. For more information call 309-691-5515. |
 Live at the Five Spot will feature Preston Jackson & Friends (R&B, jazz) at the Contemporary Art Center in downtown Peoria on Friday 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.
Also on Friday, enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center from 8:30 - 9:30 pm for the dance lesson and 9:30 pm - 12:30 am for open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez. Admission is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. |
 The Day of Dance for Your Health event will be held at First Baptist Church (located at 700 S. Capitol in Pekin) on Saturday from 9 am - Noon where participants are invited to dance, learn simple ways to stay healthy, enjoy music and participate in health screenings. Admission is free, however, a donation of 2 non-perishable items is requested. For more information, visit www.pekinhospital.org |
The Hult Center for Health Education is holding a public session of their "Matthew" and "Michele" boys and girls puberty program beginning at 10 am. These programs are recommended for students in 4th through 6th grade. Boys and girls will be split - females attending the "Michele" program with a female instructor and males attending the "Matthew" program with a male instructor. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend. Fee is $3.50 per student/parent. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP to info@hult-health.org or call 309-692-6650 to make reservations. |
 Experience a Behind the Scenes Tour at the Peoria Zoo on Saturday from 9 - 10 am. How much do rhinos eat a day? Where do giraffes sleep? All this and more will be answered during our behind the scenes tours and will take you into areas the public doesn't normally get to see so you can learn more about the animals and how they are cared for. Cost is $20 per person and includes zoo admission. Registration required: call 309-686-3365 to make reservations. |
 Peoria Friendship House and Dream Center Peoria will present I Love Who I Am, a program to celebrate the richness of black culture, including stories both familiar and unfamiliar to inspire youth in Peoria on Saturday beginning at 2 pm in the Dream Center Auditorium (located at 714 Hamilton Blvd. in Peoria). An exhibit and reception will follow. The program is free. For more information, call 309-671-5200 or email rradcliff@peoriafriendshiphouse.org |
 Award winning children's recording artist, Julie K, will present a Safari Animal Party on Saturday at Ashland House in Morton beginning at 11 am. There will be kid-friendly entrees and a lunch for grown-ups as well as a fashion show followed by a jam session with Julie K. Admission is $15 per child and $30 per adult. Proceeds Benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois |
 The Bradley Braves will take on Drake at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Saturday beginning at 7:05 pm. Tickets are $8, $12 & $20 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com Citylink will run its Park & Ride service for this event: please see details on left. |
 Bus Stop will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $39 and $44 and are available at the Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets & at Ticketmaster.com Citylink will run its Park & Ride service for this event: please see details on left. |
 The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will host its 7th Annual Fine Art Auction on Saturday beginning at 7 pm with live music by John Miller & the Romaniacs, food and a cash bar followed by the live auction led by professional auctioneer Jim Roth at 8 pm. Admission is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Proceeds benefit CAC & participants. Call 309-674-6822 for more information & to make reservations. Art is currently available for viewing in the CAC gallery. |
 The Alzheimer's Association Central Illinois Chapter will present Trivia Night on Saturday at its office (located at 606 W. Glen Ave in Peoria). Doors at 6 pm, and questions begin at 7 pm. There will be cash prizes and light snacks. For more info, call 309-681-1100. |
Wildlife Prairie State Park will host an Opening Day Open House on Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm. Admission is free. The regular season begins March 1. Visit the newly-remodeled Adventure Store to shop for gift items including Bass Pro merchandise and the Hespell Deck for informational programs on new recreational opportunities being offered at the Park this year such as horseback riding, mountain biking and evening educational classes. There will be special public feedings of the bobcats, wolves, and otter (weather permitting) and animal educational programs held in Forest Hall. There will also be guided walking tours of Merrill Woods and John Muir Grove and bus tours of the Park's lodging facilities. For more information, call 309-676-0998 or visit wildlifeprairiestatepark.com
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 Gaelic Storm will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday at 8 pm. Tickets are $27, $37 and $47 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com |
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