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 TheICC Cougar Plex Grand Opening will take place today (Thursday) from 3- 7
pm at the East Peoria campus. Tour the new facilities including a
state-of-the-art fitness center with an indoor walking/running track, a
recreational gym, classrooms, and athletic offices, the newly renovated athletic
fields, the facilities' new "green" features and catch some baseball as the ICC
Cougars scrimmage against Heartland at 4pm. For more information, call
309-694-5419 or visit
www.icc.edu/athletics |
 TheMorton Pumpkin Festival will run Wednesday - Sunday in downtown Morton
featuring a carnival, a parade, live entertainment, a 10k and 2 mile run/walk, a
soap box derby, a big wheel race, bags tourney, softball, disk golf and tennis
tournaments, the Miss Morton & Pumpkin Princess pageant, numerous competitions
plus lots of food made from pumpkins. For more information, call 309-263-2491 or
visit
www.mortonchamber.org/pumpkin-festival |
 Look,
No Hans! presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield runs through
September 18. 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 |
 Five
Points Washington will host The
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band
beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday).
Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for
seniors and children 17 and under, and
can be purchased online at
http://www.fivepointswashington.org
or by phone at 309-444-8222. |
 Peoria
Players continues its production of Oklahoma beginning at 7:30 pm tonight
(Thursday) through Saturday &
at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for patrons 18 and under and
are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by
calling 309-688-4473 or online atwww.peoriaplayers.org
Limited seats will be available at the door for $10 for each performance at the
door only. Call 309-688-4473 for details. |
 There
will be Free Developmental Screenings for children birth to age 3 for
residents of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Henry & Stark Counties on Friday from 9
am - 4 pm at Child and Family Connections (located at 2016 N. Knoxville in
Peoria). There will also be activities and prizes. Call 309-999-7030 for
additional dates, times and locations. |
 TakeThe Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in Peoria Trolley Tour
beginning at
10:30 am on Friday. The tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW
Water Street near State St. in downtown
Peoria).
Or try The River City Historical Trolley Tour highlighting Peoria's rich
history beginning at 1 pm on Saturday. This tour leaves from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road
in Peoria Heights), starting at Grandview Drive and progressing through the Averyville area to downtown Peoria, Southtown, High Street, Moss Avenue,
circulating again to Downtown, Glen Oak Avenue and ending back in Peoria
Heights.
Also on Saturday, take a Springdale Cemetery/Grandview Drive Trolley Tour and
visit Peoria's premier scenic drive that winds its way above the beautiful
Illinois River valley beginning at 10:30 am. This tour also leaves
from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). The
cost for each tour is $10. Reservations are recommended. Call 309-673-6000 or visit
http://peoriahistoricalsociety.org for more
information. |
 TheBradley Braves Soccer team will take on Memphis at 7pm on Friday at Shea
Stadium. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for youth (K-12). Free thundersticks
will be given to the first 500 fans.
The Bradley Braves Volleyball team will take on Evansville at 7 pm on
Friday at the Renaissance Coliseum. It's Hawaiian luau night, so come dressed in
your best beach gear: the first 100 fans will receive free leis. Tickets are $6
for adults, $3 for children (K-12), and parking is free.
Bradley Volleyball will host Southern Illinois on Saturday at 7 pm in the
Renaissance Coliseum. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for youth (K-12) and parking
is free. Win prizes and meet the team at the post-game autograph session. The
Braves also host Loyola-Chicago on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tailgate lots open at 1
pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for youth and parking is $3. Enter to win
money with Kick 4 Cash and Wing It. Meet the team at the post-game autograph
session. For more information, visitwww.BradleyBraves.com |
 Live
at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Todd Kelly
Quintet (jazz) beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday. Admission: $7 for members or $10
for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior
non-members.
 Salsa
at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson on Friday from
8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A
cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members.
For more information about either event, call 309-674-6877. |
 TheFriday Night Water Street Fiesta takes place every Friday night between 5
- 10 pm on the 300 block of Water Street. Enjoy Peoria's riverfront with good
food and variety street entertainment while you shop. The street is closed off
to accommodate the festival and admission is free. |
 A
Wildlife Prairie State Park Party on the Prairie featuring the band Coco
Loco will take place on Friday from 7 - 10 pm outside on the main bricks. Gates
open at 6 pm with food and full bar available. There is a $7cover charge per
person. In the event of inclement weather, the band will be moved indoors. The
public is invited to bring lawn chairs: no outside food or beverage is
permitted, however. Call 309-495-6760 for more information.
 Wildlife
Prairie State Park will host a Multi Sport Extravaganza Friday - Sunday
featuring paddling, road cycling, trail running, mountain biking, frisbee golf,
orienteering, hiking, volleyball, swimming and yoga. For a complete schedule of
events with days & times, visit
https://sites.google.com/site/multisportextravaganza/schedule
Camping and Sunday Brunch will be available. Cost is $15 per person and families
will have a cap of $40. Participants will receive a free pair of socks for each
entry, limited to 3 pairs of socks per family. For more information, call
309-676-0998 or visit
www.multisportextravaganza.com or
http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=11260IL to register. |
 Toy
Story 3 will be the feature presentation at Movies Under the Stars at
Metro Centre on Friday with the pre-show at 6:15 pm and the movie beginning at
7:30 pm. Admission is free and gourmet popcorn & soft drinks are available for
$1 each and benefit local charities. Bring lawn chairs & blankets and
enjoy family friendly activities during the pre-show. The show will go on
weather permitting. |
 The
Peoria Park District and the German American Central Society will host the
15th Annual Oktoberfest at Festival Park & CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing
in downtown Peoria from 5 - 11 pm on Friday, 11 am - 11 pm on Saturday and 10:30
am - 5 pm on Sunday. This 3-day event showcases German heritage through song,
dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. There will be German bands
and musicians on multiple stages, vendors, food & drink plus much more. For more
information, visit
www.peoriagermans.com |
 Drew
Hastings, a Bob & Tom favorite, will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $17 except the Friday 10:30 pm
show which is $14. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visitwww.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The
Peoria RiverFront Market will take place Saturday from 8 am - Noon on the
Peoria Riverfront features Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheeses, fresh
breads, herbs, and flowers plus a great selection of local art including
jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items, candles all handcrafted by local artists
and entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-671-5555 or
visit
www.peoriariverfront.com |
 The
7th Annual Grand Cruise In PARC 'N Play
will take place on Saturday at the
Shoppes at Grand Prairie parking lot
between Dick's Sporting Goods and
Bergner's from 3 - 9 pm. See over
200 classic cars, enjoy food, raffles,
50/50 drawings and activities for the
whole family. For more information, call
309-689-3750. |
 The
Hult Center for Health Education's 14th
Annual Fundraiser, the Lobster Boil
Fiesta, will be held on Saturday
beginning at 6 pm at the Hult Center for
Health Education (located on Knoxville
Avenue just north of Glen Ave. in
Peoria) and will include a silent
auction, live auction, and a full
lobster dinner. Attendees will be served
shrimp cocktail, a whole Maine Lobster,
new potatoes, onions, and corn on the
cob. Tickets are $100 per person.
Call 309-692-6650 to reserve your seat
and for more information. |
 ThePeoria Symphony Orchestra season
opener will take place in the Peoria
Civic Center Theatre on Saturday
beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $32 - $70
are available by calling 309-671-1096.
Maestro Stelluto opens the concert with
an inspiring new work by
Composer-in-Residence John Orfe.
Internationally acclaimed pianist Jorge
Federico Osorio becomes the medium for
Beethoven's genius. After intermission,
legendary conductor James DePreist,
winner of the National Medal of the
Arts, brings a poet's heart and a
philosopher's mind to the finale of
Mahler's massive Symphony No. 3. |
 The
Cental Illinois Youth Symphony (CIYS)
will hold an Ice Cream Social
Fundraiser on Sunday at
Peoria Heights Tower Park from 1 - 3 pm.
There will be performances by the CIYS
Small Ensembles as well as a Special
Guest performance by members of the
Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus.
Uncle Bob's Homemade Ice Cream will be
on site selling ice cream to the public
with a portion of profits going to
support the CIYS. Admission is free. |
 The
Illinois Central Jazz Train,
directed by Larry Harms, will perform at
Landmark Recreation Center (located at
3225 N Dries Ln. in Peoria) on Sunday
beginning with the CIJS House band at 6
pm followed by the Jazz Train at 7:15
pm. Admission is $5 for members and $7
for non-members. They will play a
variety of music, with the extra kick
that made Big Bands famous and features
some of the finest young and seasoned
jazz musicians in Central Illinois. For
more information, visit
PeoriaJazz.com |
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