Wicked, My Fair Lady, Symphony, Rivermen & Lots of Halloween Fun!
Published: Thu, 10/20/11
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 Wicked will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Theater through October 30th with performances at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), 8 pm on Friday, 2 pm & 8 pm on Saturday, 1 pm & 6:30 pm on Sunday and 7:30 pm on Tuesday & Wednesday. Tickets range in price from $40 - $125 and are on sale at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office or by calling 309-673-3200 and online at Ticketmaster.com |
 "The Great Pumpkin" Chrysanthemum Show will be open at Luthy Botanical Garden from 10 am - 5 pm Tuesdays - Saturdays and from Noon - 5 pm on Sundays through November 6th. Cost is $2 for adults (ages 13 and up) or free for children aged 12 and under and Garden Members. |
 Enjoy Hayrides and Hotdogs at Sommer Park tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm. Cost is $6 for ages 11 and up, $4 for ages 3-10 or a $25 maximum per family which includes hot dogs for roasting, chips, carrots, baked beans, marshmallows and drinks. In addition to food, you get a hayrack ride, mid-1800s autumn play party activities such as sack races and fortune telling plus musical entertainment too. Children and adults costumes are strongly encouraged. This event happens every Thursday in October. |
 Exit the Body will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through November 6. 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 |
 The All Saints Greek Orthodox Church will present it's annual Ethnic Food Fest & Bake Sale from 11 am - 8 pm today (Thursday) through Saturday at the Church (located at 1812 N Prospect Road in Peoria). A full bake sale with Greek & Lebanese specialties will also be available. For more information, call 309-682-5824. |
 The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will present "The Pathology of Russia: Opportunities and Challenges for a U.S. Prescription" with Melvin A. Goodman, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy in Washington, DC. at Barrack's Cater Inn tonight (Thursday) beginning with a reception at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm and presentation at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 for Peoria Area World Affairs Council Members and students; $35 for non-members/general public and are available online at artstix.artspartners.net or call 309-677-2454 for more information. |
 Dig Pink! The Bradley Braves Volleyball team takes on ISU at 7 pm tonight (Thursday) at the Renaissance Coliseum. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Braves also face Indiana State on Friday at 7 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children (K-12), and parking is free. For more information, visit www.BradleyBraves.com |
 The Caterpillar Employees Mixed Chorus will present My Fair Lady at Eastlight Theatre with performances at 7:30 tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets $8 per person are available at beginning Oct. 12 at the Eastlight Theatre Box Office (located at 2200 E. Washington Street in East Peoria in the Festival of Lights Building), by phone at 309-699-SHOW (7469), online at http://tickets.eastlighttheatre.com (a $1 per ticket convenience fee applies to online ticket purchases) or at the door at performances. |
 A Greener Morton will host Morton Recycling Days on Friday and Saturday from 8 am - Noon in the Morton Plaza parking lot near Kmart. Bring your old electronics and recycle them for free with Going Green Computers. The event is for business and residential recycling. |
 Take Uptown Peoria Trolley Tour beginning at 10:30 am on Friday which leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street near State St. in downtown Peoria). Or try the 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). Also on Saturday is The Haunted Peoria Trolley Tour which explores the dark side of Peoria going to places where strange sightings and events have been reported. Discover the stories behind the ghostly appearances that have puzzled and startled Peorians through the years. Learn about the Lady in White, the Legend of Nee-Nee-Wah, the Curse of Old Lady Gray, and more. The tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street near State St. in downtown Peoria) beginning at 1 pm. The cost for each tour is $10. Reservations are recommended. Call 309-673-6000 or visit http://peoriahistoricalsociety.org for more information. |
 Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center featuring Spring Creek Station begins 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.  Also on Friday, Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson 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 on either event, call 309-674-6877. |
 Wildlife Scary Park returns to Wildlife Prairie Park from 5 - 9 pm Friday through Sunday featuring a narrated train ride through the Haunted Forest on the Scary Park Express, Trick-or-Treating in the Gollywhopper's Spooky Town, Black Magic with real magicians, the Evil Troll Bridge, Ghosts of the 15th Regiment and two live DJs with dancing. Admission is $7 per person, $6 for park members and free for ages 1 and under. Merry-Not-So-Scary Park specially designed for preschoolers will happen from 5 - 7 pm. For more information, call 309-676-0998 or visit http://wildlifeprairiestatepark.org |
 Enjoy an Old-Fashioned Barn Dance at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 East Boy Scout Road inChillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5, with a $20 maximum for families. Please bring a snack to share. First time dancers and families are welcome - no partner is needed. Expert caller Martha Tyner will teach all the dances. The ever-popular string band Too Old To be Controlled will provide the music. For more information and directions, call 309-274-5358 or 309-868-7163. |
 The Fondulac Farm Park Witches Walk will take place from 6 - 8 pm on Friday & Saturday at the park (located at 305 Neumann Drive in East Peoria). Admission is $2.50 for children through 15 years old and $3 per adult (16 years & older). For more information, call 309-694-2195 or visit www.fondulacpark.com |
 The Haunted Infirmary at Bartonville Insane Asylum will take place Friday & Saturday from 7 - 11 pm each night. Tickets are $15 for the Haunted House & $5 for the Graveyard Hayride. All proceeds benefit the Limestone Junior Football League and affiliates. For more information, visit www.thehauntedinfirmary.org |
Spider Hill at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe is back with The Haunted Express, the Massacre Mansion and the Trail of Terror plus the Boo Barn for kids (not so scary) main attractions on Friday & Saturday with gates opening at 6 pm and activities beginning at 7 pm and run through 11 pm each night. Tickets are $8 per attraction or wristbands including unlimited "scares" plus a balloon ride are $20. Find a $1 Off a Regular Single Admission coupon on Peoria-Deals.com! |
 Spook Hollow & MC Manor hosted by the Marquette Heights Men's Club will be open from 7 - 11 pm Friday and Saturday featuring the MC Manor and Spook Hollow Trail. Admission is $20. For $10 per person, a Speed Pass is also available which lets you skip the lines at M.C. Manor, Spook Hollow Trail and all attractions within Spook Hollow Trail. For more information, visit www.spook-hollow.com |
 The Vagina Monologues continues at the Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse at the Corn Stock Theatre Center located in upper Bradley Park with performances at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students 18 & under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by phone at 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com |
 Heywood Banks will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Friday & Saturday at 7 pm & 9:30 pm. Tickets are $18 except the Friday 9:30 pm show which is $15. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 JAMfest Mega-JAM Peoria will be held Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Arena and Exhibit Hall beginning at 8 am. Admission is free. This year's theme is "JAMfest - Fuel Your Spirit!" |
 PARC's will host it's Boo! Run to benefit PARC's children's services at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie beginning at 8 am on Saturday. The event will include a 5K Run & Roll, the 1-mile Fitness Walk and a Kid's Fun Run, Walk & Roll. There will be awards for best costumes, door prizes, refreshments and entertainment for all ages. For more information, call 309-689-3605. |
 Enjoy a Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria with boarding at 9 am and cruising from 9:30 am - 11:30 am featuring a buffet brunch. Tickets are $36 for adults and $18 for kids aged 4-12. Or enjoy a cruise only on Spirit of Peoria with boarding at 3:30 pm and cruise from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for kids aged 4-12 and are available at the dock, by calling 309-637-8000 or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com |
 "Real Life: Real Joy! A Women's Day of Renewal" will be held at the Ashland House in Morton on Saturday from 8:30 am to 3 pm. The day will feature inspirational speakers and the music of well-known Christian singer Rachel West Kramer. Sponsored by Hands of Love Ministry, this event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 each or $30 for groups of 8 or more. Call 309-383-2828 or visit www.handsoflove.org for more information. |
 Habitat for Humanity, Greater Peoria Area, will host their Scarecrow Saturday Family Fun Day at their ReStore (located at 804 W. Main Street in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Activities include a scavenger hunt, kids carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, scarecrow crafts, music, the Heartland Cloggers, Wildlife Prairie Park animals, a magician, a playhouse raffle, ReStore specials and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-676-6729, ext. 3 |
 A Fall Family Festival to benefit Megan Crawford, a Metamora resident who suffered an auto accident that left her critically injured, will be held at St. Mary of Lourdes Church (located at 424 Lourdes Church Road in Metamora) on Saturday from 2 - 10 pm. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child aged 4-12 and includes dinner, games, activities, a costume contest, raffles and a silent auction. |
 St. Anthony's Church (located at 2525 Skyway Drive in Bartonville) will host their Italian Buffet on Saturday from 3:30 - 7:30 in the Parish Hall. Dinner includes spaghetti, lasagna, mostacolli, Italian beef, seafood pasta, salad, garlic bread, beverage and more. Baked good items and raffle baskets will be available. Ticket prices are $14 for adults, $13 for senior citizens (aged 62+), $8 for children (ages 5-12) and ages under 5 are free. |
 The 2011 Haunted Peoria Tours will take place at the State Cemetery in Bartonville beginning at 4 pm on Saturday & Sunday. The cost is $10 and reservations are required which can be made by calling 309-643-5638. Tours leave from 817 SW Adams in downtown Peoria. Please arrive 15 minutes before tours depart. The tour lasts approximately one hour and will take place rain or shine. Private tours are also available. |
 The Peoria Symphony Orchestra will present Classics 2 at Grace Presbyterian Church (located on State Route 91) beginning at 8 pm on Saturday night. Tickets range in price from $32 - $70. Season tickets are also available. Call 309-671-1096 to order tickets or visit http://peoriasymphony.org for more information. |
 Peoria Players will host an Annie and The Orphans Tea Party on Sunday where you can meet Annie and the orphans from their upcoming production in the Lakeview Museum Auditorium with seating beginning at 12:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for all ages and are available by calling 309-688-4473 or at the Peoria Players Box Office. |
 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Chicago Wolves at the Peoria Civic Center on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range from $12.50 - $27.50 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659 |
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