 Nick Griffin 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 except for the Thursday show & the Friday late show, which are $12. Call 309-673-5853 to order tickets or visit http://jukeboxcomedy.com |
 Riverdance will be presented tonight (Thursday) at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $43, $53 and $63 and are available at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. |
 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 |
 Peoria Players Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz with performances at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday, a Saturday matinee at 1:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for ages 18 and under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by phone at 677-4473 or online at http://peoriaplayers.org |
 The IHSA Chess Team State Finals will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on from 10 am - 7 pm on Friday and from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday. Admission is free. |
 Jim Henson's Fantastic World Members Opening will take place at Lakeview Museum on Friday from 5 - 7 pm at the Museum. Annual memberships are available for individuals for $50, $65 for couples, $75 for families and $75 for a grandpass (includes 2 adults, their children under age 18 plus two grandparents). The exhibit opens to the general public on Saturday, February 12 and runs through May 1 Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday from Noon - 4 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $4 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit www.lakeview-museum.org |
 Sponsored by Christ in Youth, Believe is a two-day event aimed at junior high school age children which will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall Friday from 6:30 - 10:30 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Featured speaker will be John McMallon. Registration is required and fees range from $25 - $69. For more information, visit www.ciy.com/believe |
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 Contemporary Arts Center's Live at the Five Spot will host Applegate & Co. on Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery. Admission for members is $7 and non-members are $10.
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 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Houston Aeros 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 |
 Wine & Roses, an evening of jazz and desserts in the setting of the tropical Conservatory at Luthy Botanical Gardens, will take place Friday from 6:30 - 9 pm. Ages 21 and over only, please. Admission is $25 for members & $30 for non-members. Call 681-3506 for tickets. |
 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 |
 Amy Grant & Michael W Smith brings their "2 Friends Tour" to the Peoria Civic Center Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday. Tickets are $37, $47 & $57 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com |
 The 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Tournament at Wildlife Prairie State Park will take place Saturday from 7 am - 1:30 pm with some additions to this year's event including raffles on ice, heated, full-service fishing chalets plus grand prizes. Gates will open at 6 am with registration prior to going on the ice at the Parkside Pavilion. The tournament will be limited to 300 spaces on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Registrants must have a valid Illinois fishing license. All paid and registered entrants will receive a complimentary goodie bag. Call 676-0998 for reservations or more information or visit wildlifeprairiestatepark.org |
 The Peoria Symphony Guild Puppet Troupe will present Hansel and Gretel at 10 and 11 am on Saturday at Lakeview Museum. Admission is free. |
 The Shoppes at Grand Prairie has teamed up with WHOI and Jillian's Sports Grille to hold a casting call for America's Next Top Model at Jillian's on Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm. To pre-register (which is required), click here. |
 Romance at the Peoria Zoo will explore the complicated, beautiful and sometimes bizarre courtship rituals of the animal kingdom on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. The event is for ages 18+. Admission is $15 per person or $20 per couple which includes coffee and light refreshments. Call 681-3513 to register. |
 Bradley Braves will take on Evansville 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: see details to the left. |
 Jeff Dunham and his suitcase posse of comedic sidekicks will be taking the stage at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum Saturday night beginning at 8 pm with his all new 2011 Jeff Dunham: The Identity Crisis Tour. Tickets are $44.50 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, select Wal-mart locations or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. |
 Debra Cowan will perform in concert at Forest Park Nature Center on Sunday from 7 - 9 pm. She performs a capella and with guitar in the tradition of folk singers like Joan Baez taking familiar songs and putting them in a modern setting. Admission is $7 for adults or $6 for kids 12 & under. Members receive a $1 discount off admission. |
 Lewis Black will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $37, $47 and $61.50 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 |
 Rock and Worship Road Show featuring MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Thousand Foot Crutch, Matt Maher & the Afters, will perform at the US Cellular Coliseum on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Admission is $10 at the door for general admission seating. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry. For more information, visit www.rockandworshiproadshow.com |
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