 The
2011 Arts in Education Spring Celebration (Brown Bag It) takes place each
weekday beginning at 11 am through May 27. Performances and displays take place
on three stages at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza: the Circle, the Monument,
and Main and Jefferson. For specific performance dates, visit
www.springcelebration.org/calendar.html |
 The
Peoria Chiefs take on Burlington tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6:30 pm at
O'Brien Field. Tickets are $10 and $7 and are available at the Chiefs Box
Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online
HERE. Season tickets and other ticket packages are also available. |
 The
Cemetery Club is a heartwarming comedy about life, love and the pursuit of
happiness and continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through June
12. 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 presents The Drowsy Chaperone beginning at 7:30 pm tonight
(Thursday), Friday and Saturday and on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Ticket are $17 for
adults and $12 for patrons 18 & under and go on sale April 25 at the Peoria
Players Box Office, by phone at 309-688-4473 or online atwww.peoriaplayers.org |
 Tammy
Pescatelli will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club at 8 pm on Thursday and
at 8 pm and 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $16 or $15 with cash
except the Thursday night show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $13 or $12
with cash. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visitwww.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 Live
at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature The Oohs
on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members or $10 for
non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822. |
 Zootini,
a martini tasting event to support Peoria Zoo, is Friday night from 5:30 - 7:30
pm. You can sample a mixture of martinis, enjoy live music, and explore AFRICA!
after hours at the Zoo. Tickets are $45. For more information and to order
tickets, call 309-681-3500. |
 Tim
McGraw will bring the "Emotional Traffic" Tour to the Peoria Civic Center
Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm He will be joined by special guests Luke Bryan
and The Band Perry. Tickets are $29.75, $49.75 and $65.50 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 |
 At
the Migratory Bird Walks beginning at 7:30 am on Saturday, you can search
for spring migrants and resident birds of Forest Park with a guide from the
Nature Center or Peoria Audubon. Please bring your own binoculars, or you may
borrow ours. All levels welcome - no experience required. For more information,
call 309-686-3360. |
 Ride
for the Cure will take place Saturday at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie with
parade line-up from 9 - 11 am. Riders, passengers and fans are all invited to
Jillian's buffet breakfast starting at 9 am. The bowling alleys and game
room will also be open. For more information call Joyce or Jackie at
309-697-1917 ext. 17 |
 The
National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will
take place all day on Saturday. In conjunction with the US Postal Service,
letter carriers across the country will collect non-perishable food for families
in need. Leave your donations at your mailbox for pickup & delivery to local
food banks. |
 The
Glen Oak Amphitheatre/Lagoon's Clyde West Fishing Derby, a free event for
children, seniors, and those with disabilities, will take place from 10 am - 3
pm on Saturday. The schedule is ages 9 & under 9 - 11 am, ages 10-13 11 am - 1
pm and seniors and those with disabilities 1 - 3 pm. Toss in a line and
see if you can reel in one of our specially tagged fish to win a prize. Don't
have a pole? Borrow one through the "Loan A Pole" program, sponsored by the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Bait, concessions, and basic fishing
supplies will be available for purchase. For more information, call
309-681-2854. |
 The
14th Annual "Celebrating Generations" Expo will take place Saturday from 10
am - 1 pm at Expo Gardens in Peoria. Cost: is $1 and includes a sack
lunch. This event provides resources to all ages to help with everyday living.
Health information and free to low cost screenings will be available. |
 The
Grand Opening of the new Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001
W. Grand Parkway) will take place on Saturday at 10 am with a ribbon cutting and
will be open until 5 pm. Admission is free. Activities include contests, stories
& music. Get a library card, check out books, movies & music plus shop at the
Friends of the Library Bookstore. For more information, call 309-497-2100 or
visit
www.peoriapubliclibrary.org |
 Forest
Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) will
host a concert by Lil' Rev, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist,
songwriter and music historian, on Saturday beginning at 7 pm, as part of their
2011 concert series. Reserved seating is available at the Trailhead
Nature Store, and general admission seating is available at the door. Tickets
are $6 for adults and $5 for children. CORE members receive a $1 discount.
For more information, call 309-686-3360. |
 The
Peoria Push Wrecking Crew (B-Team) competes against the McLean County
Missfits All-Stars at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Saturday with
doors opening at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15, kids 6 years old and younger are free
and are available at
www.mcleancountymissfits.org |
 The
Peoria Junior Achievement ePrix event will be held on Saturday at Finish
Line Ford from 6 - 8 pm. The money raised will provide financial literacy
education to nearly $15,000 central Illinois students this year. Visitjuniorachievement.biz or
call 682-1800 for more information. |
 The
Pekin Hospital Foundation will host their Garden Gala at the Embassy
Suites in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. There will be a live &
silent auction a dinner & dancing. Tickets are $150 per person or a table of 10
for $1500 and may be reserved by calling 309-353-0559 or online
HERE. |
 Draft
Culture will perform at Crazy Charley's Rock n' Roll Oasis in Chillicothe on
Saturday beginning at 9 pm. This female fronted 80's, 90's, and modern rock
cover band is sure to play something you'll enjoy. There is no cover
charge. |
 The
Grand Tour of West Bluff Homes will take place Sunday from Noon - 5 pm
featuring homes throughout the West Bluff of Peoria. Tickets are $12 in advance
available at Geier Florist, Marilyn's Bow K, Sterling Flower Shop or Floral
Expressions. Tickets are $15 the day of the tour and may be purchased at any of
the homes on the tour. |
 The
St. Jude Kids Run will take place on Sunday on the Washington Community High
School Track from 12:30 - 3 pm. Children aged 2 - 15 will run in heats according
to age. Parents or guardians must be present during the entire event.
Registration will be accepted through the day of the event for $20. All entry
fees and money collected will go directly to the children & families of St.
Jude. |
 Carl
Anderson and His New Orleans Jazz Band, a regular favorite for the Central
Illinois area, will perform at the monthly Central Illinois Jazz Society
concert beginning at 6 pm Sunday at the Starting Gate Banquet Room (located
in Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane in Peoria). Admission is $5
for members and $7 for non-members. |
 Sommer Park will host a Blacksmith Hammer-In Workshop on
Saturday from 8:30 am - 5 pm at the Pioneer Blacksmith Shop, a great
place to learn about this old-fashioned trade. Join members of the
Illinois Valley Blacksmithing Association and watch a guest blacksmith
demonstrate his skills making traditional items used in and around the
house. Registration is $20 and pre-registration is required. Call
309-691-8423 to register & for more information. |
 Comedian Brian Regan will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday
beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $42.50 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 |
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for great entertainment in the
Peoria area any time.
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