IMEA, Fully Committed, Winter Warming, Rivermen, ICE Racing & Lisa Lampanelli
Published: Thu, 01/27/11
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The 2011 IMEA All-State Conference - Jazz Night Concert will be held Friday in the Civic Center Theater beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. The 2011 IMEA All-State Conference All-Conference Drum Circle will be held Saturday in the Civic Center Triangle Lobby on from 11 am - Noon. Admission is free. The 2011 IMEA All-State Conference All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra Concert will be held in the Civic Center Arena beginning at 1 pm. Then, the IMEA Honors Band, Orchestra & Chorus Concert will be held in the Civic Center Arena at 3:15 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door for each concert.
The Neil Simon classic Barefoot in the Park continues this weekend at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield. 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 965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com
"Pickin On" at Sky Harbor will feature the music of Jimmy Buffett from 7-9 pm tonight (Thursday) at the restaurant. Host Daryl Klusendorf, Tom Abbot, Lance Dieckow and Paul HIll will perform in the style of Jimmy Buffett with a jam session to follow. Put on your island shirts and join in the fun. Call 674-5532 for more information or to make reservations, which are recommended.
Brett Erickson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) and 8 pm & 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $12 except for the Thursday show & the Friday late show, which are $10. Call 309-673-5853 to order tickets or visit http://jukeboxcomedy.com
Corn Stock Winter Playhouse presents "Whatever Happened to Phone Booths?", a presentation of two original theatrical pieces: "Metropolis Has No Superman", an original piece of work created by Corn Stock Theatre alum William Zorn, as well as Laura Swatner Johnson's original work, "Context". Both will be produced for the first time ever at the Corn Stock Winter Playhouse tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 676-2196 or online at
www.cornstocktheatre.org
Contemporary Arts Center's Live at the Five Spot will host State of Mind this Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery. Admission for members is $7 and $10 for non-members.
Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center on Friday 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 CAC Members and $6 for non-members.
Peoria Cabaret Theatre (located in the Waterhouse) presents Fully Committed, a solo play starring Chip Joyce and directed by Mike Reams this weekend on Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6 pm, with dinner beginning at 6:30 pm and show at 8 pm. Admission is $33 per person for three course dinner and show. Reservations may be made by calling 309-494-9100 or online at www.peoriacabarettheatre.com
The Sun Foundation Winter Warming committee presents the annual Winter Warming Benefit for the Children's Program Fund on Saturday from 5 - 8 pm at the Zambezi River Lodge at the Peoria Zoo. This event features the tasting of wines, micro brews, imported beers, foods and desserts. Live music will also be provided. There will be a specialty raffle as well as a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $65 per person or $110 per couple. For more information, call 309-246-8403.
The Peoria Mustangs will take on Queen City at Owens Center beginning at 6:45 pm on Saturday & 1:15 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5 and free for kids 3 & under.
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Saturday 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 http://www.Ticketmaster.com
ICE Racing returns to the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28 for VIP seating, $20 for general admission seating and 1/2 price for kids ages 2-12 (excluding VIP Seats) and are available at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at http://www.Ticketmaster.com
, by phone at 800-745-3000,. Tickets are $2 more day of show. Local riders are encouraged to participate. All interested riders should contact the World Championship Ice Racing offices directly at 843-213-1182 or log onto www.icespeedway.com
A Giant Flea Market will be open at Expo Gardens on Sunday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Admission $1.50 or free for ages 12 and under with an adult. For more information, call 217-529-6939.
The Dress for Success Peoria Awards and Recognition Brunch, "A Decade of Success", will take place at the Hotel Pere Marquette on Sunday from Noon - 2 pm. The event will include a a silent auction, special raffles and an award ceremony highlighting the successes of the last ten years and honoring local individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported Dress for Success Peoria. Tickets are $50 per person, a table of 8 is $400 or a table sponsorship is available for $1000 and are available online at
http://www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org/DOS_Checkout.htm
Critter Corner will be presented Sunday beginning at 1:30 pm at Forest Park Nature Center featuring snakes and turtles. Admission is free, however donations are requested.
Lisa Lampanelli will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $39.75 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
The Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Buckcherry with special guests Hellyeah, All That Remains & the Damned Things will take place at the East Peoria Event Center on Monday night with doors opening at 6:30 pm & show beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $31.50 and are available at all Co-Op Records locations, by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX or print your tickets at home at www.jaytv.com
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The 2011 IMEA All-State Conference - Jazz Night Concert will be held Friday in the Civic Center Theater beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The Neil Simon classic Barefoot in the Park continues this weekend at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield. 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 965-2545 or go to 
"Pickin On" at Sky Harbor will feature the music of Jimmy Buffett from 7-9 pm tonight (Thursday) at the restaurant. Host Daryl Klusendorf, Tom Abbot, Lance Dieckow and Paul HIll will perform in the style of Jimmy Buffett with a jam session to follow. Put on your island shirts and join in the fun. Call 674-5532 for more information or to make reservations, which are recommended.
Brett Erickson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) and 8 pm & 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $12 except for the Thursday show & the Friday late show, which are $10. Call 309-673-5853 to order tickets or visit 
Corn Stock Winter Playhouse presents "Whatever Happened to Phone Booths?", a presentation of two original theatrical pieces: "Metropolis Has No Superman", an original piece of work created by Corn Stock Theatre alum William Zorn, as well as Laura Swatner Johnson's original work, "Context". Both will be produced for the first time ever at the Corn Stock Winter Playhouse tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 676-2196 or online at 
Contemporary Arts Center's Live at the Five Spot will host State of Mind this Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery. Admission for members is $7 and $10 for non-members.
Peoria Cabaret Theatre (located in the Waterhouse) presents Fully Committed, a solo play starring Chip Joyce and directed by Mike Reams this weekend on Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6 pm, with dinner beginning at 6:30 pm and show at 8 pm. Admission is $33 per person for three course dinner and show. Reservations may be made by calling 309-494-9100 or online at 
The Sun Foundation Winter Warming committee presents the annual Winter Warming Benefit for the Children's Program Fund on Saturday from 5 - 8 pm at the Zambezi River Lodge at the Peoria Zoo. This event features the tasting of wines, micro brews, imported beers, foods and desserts. Live music will also be provided. There will be a specialty raffle as well as a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $65 per person or $110 per couple. For more information, call 309-246-8403.
The Peoria Mustangs will take on Queen City at Owens Center beginning at 6:45 pm on Saturday & 1:15 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5 and free for kids 3 & under.
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Saturday 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 
ICE Racing returns to the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28 for VIP seating, $20 for general admission seating and 1/2 price for kids ages 2-12 (excluding VIP Seats) and are available at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at 
A Giant Flea Market will be open at Expo Gardens on Sunday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Admission $1.50 or free for ages 12 and under with an adult. For more information, call 217-529-6939.
The Dress for Success Peoria Awards and Recognition Brunch, "A Decade of Success", will take place at the Hotel Pere Marquette on Sunday from Noon - 2 pm. The event will include a a silent auction, special raffles and an award ceremony highlighting the successes of the last ten years and honoring local individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported Dress for Success Peoria. Tickets are $50 per person, a table of 8 is $400 or a table sponsorship is available for $1000 and are available online at 
Critter Corner will be presented Sunday beginning at 1:30 pm at Forest Park Nature Center featuring snakes and turtles. Admission is free, however donations are requested.
Lisa Lampanelli will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $39.75 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at 
The Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Buckcherry with special guests Hellyeah, All That Remains & the Damned Things will take place at the East Peoria Event Center on Monday night with doors opening at 6:30 pm & show beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $31.50 and are available at all Co-Op Records locations, by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX or print your tickets at home at 
