 Look, No Hans! runs 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 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com |
 The CEFCU Jazz Series will host Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project beginning at 7 pm tonight (Thursday) on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront. Admission is free and is supported by CEFCU and the Central Illinois Jazz Society. |
 West Side Story will be presented at Peoria Players Theater tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at 7:30 pm and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for patrons 18 & under and are on sale at the Peoria Players Box Office, by phone at 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org |
 Whisper & Shout at the Contemporary Art Center is an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. This week's theme is "Back in the Day". Doors open at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members.
On Friday, Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Dave McDonald and A of FI Students beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission: $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members. For more information for either event, call 309-674-6877. |
 The Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Manor (located at at 48 Sunset Rd. in Bloomington) will present The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) tonight (Thursday) and Sunday at 7:30 pm. The Winter's Tale will be presented on Friday at 8 pm and Romeo & Juliet will be presented on Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets range in price from $27 - $47 for adults & $23 - $43 for students and are available by calling 309-438-2535 or online HERE. Twelfth Night,
a 45 minute family-friendly entertainment geared toward younger patrons, will be performed on Saturday beginning at 10 am. Admission to this performance is free, however, reservations are required by calling 309-438-2535. Visit thefestival.org/tickets/index.shtml for more information and a schedule of shows. |
 Take the All American City Historical 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). The cost is $10.
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. Or catch the River City Historical Trolley Tour which highlights Peoria's rich history beginning 1 pm on Saturday. The tours leave from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) and the cost for each tour is $10. Reservations are recommended. Call 309-673-6000 or click HERE for more information. |
 Enjoy an day of paddling and enjoying nature on one of Wildlife Prairie State Park's lakes with Kayaking at Wildlife. Geared towards 13 years and older, this mini session runs Friday from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members.
Party on the Prairie will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park and feature the band Spring Creek Station on Friday from 7 - 10 pm outside on the main bricks. Gates open at 6 pm with food and full bar available with a $7 cover charge per person. In the event of inclement weather, the band will be moved indoors. Feel free to bring a lawn chair. No outside food/beverages permitted. Call 495-6760 for more information.
On Saturday, Wildlife Prairie State Park will host a Canoeing Session where you can paddle and enjoy nature on one of WPSP's lakes from 10 am - Noon. Geared towards 13 years and up, the cost for this mini session is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. There is a limited supply of canoes available, so space is limited to the first people to register. Call 309-676-0998 or visit www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org for more information and to register for any event. |
 The Friday Night Water Street Fiesta will take place this Friday between 5 - 10 pm on the 300 block of Water Street. Enjoy Peoria's riverfront with food and variety street entertainment while you shop. The street is closed off to accommodate the festival and admission is free. |
Every First Friday of the month from 5 - 9 pm at the
CIAO First Friday Studio Tour
, you'll get a chance to speak with local artists, get a sneak peak behind-the-scenes at their studios and galleries. This event is presented by Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO. Visit www.ciaopeoria.com for more information. |
 A Taste of Country featuring Blake Shelton will be held at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $75, $49 & $29 and are available online at Ticketmaster.com
, by phone at 800-745-3000, in person at US Cellular Coliseum Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet. For more information, visit www.uscellularcoliseum.com |
 Satellites and Sirens will perform in concert on Friday with Oso Furioso, Ken Ober and Aaron Michael beginning at 7pm at The Encounter Church (located at 800 Springfield Road in East Peoria). Tickets are $5 advance and $7 door and are available at Hoerr's Berean Bookstore. |
 The Tower Park Music Festival will be held this weekend in Peoria Heights featuring Caribean Sol, Roundstone Buskers, Five Guys Named Moe on Friday and Heath & Greg, Ready, Steady, Go!, Barry Cloyd's Celtricity, The Special Concensus and Nick Boettcher & Drive Train on Saturday. Admission is free. There will also be food, beverages and activities for the kids. For more information, call the Peoria Heights Village office at 309-686-2385. |
 Hairspray opens at Eastlight Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday and continues on Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $17 plus a $2 processing fee and are available online at www.eastlighttheatre.com For more information, call 309-699-7469. |
 Corn Stock Theatre will present Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in upper Bradley Park beginning at 7:30 pm Friday through Saturday, August 13. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students 18 & under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.cornstocktheatre.com |
 Enjoy a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday with boarding at 7:30 pm and cruise from 8 - 10 pm with live entertainment and a cash bar. Tickets are $15 per person, $13 for senior citizens and $9 for kids ages 4-12. Call 800-676-8988 or visit http://www.spiritofpeoria.com/cruises/themed/moonlight for more information or to order tickets. |
 Tom Arnold will perform this weekend at the Jukebox Comedy Club with shows on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 pm. Tickets are $29 or $28 with cash except for the Friday late show which is $24 or $23 with cash. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.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 Peoria Journal Star will host a Back 2 School Bash at Northwoods Mall on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm in the center court of the mall. For more details, call 309-686-3000. |
 The Alzheimer's Association (located at 606 W. Glen Ave. in Peoria) will host a Garage Sale and Cookout on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's held on October 2nd on the Peoria Riverfront. For more information, visit alz.org/illinoiscentral |
 The Morton BBQ Throwdown will be held Saturday from 11 am - 8 pm at the Field Shopping Center in Morton. In addition to a "Best BBQ" contest, there will be kids activities, a silent auction, a beer garden, and crafts plus live music featuring Boogie Shoze from Noon - 2:30 pm, The Shake from 2:30 - 5 pm and Leadfoot Riot from 5 - 8 pm. For more information, call 309-208-1572. Proceeds benefit Illinois Cancer Care. |
 The St. Jude Telethon will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday from 6:30 pm - 12:30 am in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall to be broadcast on WEEK-TV. The annual telethon is the primary fundraiser for the St. Jude Children's Hospital offering treatment for children with cancer who cannot afford treatment. For more information, visit www.stjude.org |
 The 8th Annual 'Rock The Boat' presented by the Peoria Jaycee's is a Spirit of Peoria cruise on Saturday that begins with boarding at 7 pm and will dock at 10 pm along the Peoria Riverfront. The party lasts until 11 pm with proceeds from the event benefiting District 150's Washington Gifted "Catch Up with the Kids" campaign. Entertainment will be supplied by Rachel's Hippo. Tickets are $40 per person which includes beer, wine & light hors d'oeuvres and can be purchased at Hickory River Smokehouse or online at www.peoriajaycees.org |
 Jus' Marley, an 8 piece band performing the best of Bob Marley, will perform Saturday on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria RiverFront all day. Admission is $7 per person. The Landing bar will be open. |
 Bratfest 2011 will be held at Hickory Grove Park (located off N Knoxville Ave. just past Rt. 6) on Sunday from Noon - 8 pm. Admission and parking are free. Entertainment will be provided by the Ratskeller Brummers, Lindenhof Echoes, Peoria Volkstaenzer, and Joe Polach Band. Other special activities will include a muscle car, hot rod and customized motorcycle cruise-in from Noon - 5 pm, an arts and craft village, soccer, folk dancing, Bingo, a shooting tent and a playground for the kids. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.peoriagermans.net |
 The Peoria Municipal Band will perform Sunday at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre in Peoria beginning at 7:30 pm. The Muni Band is directed by Dr. David Vroman. Admission is free. |
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