 Brimfield
Old Settlers Days will take place
beginning at 5:30 pm tonight (Thursday)
with live music, a beer garden, Wildlife
Prairie Park animals and opening
ceremonies at 7 pm. On Friday, there
will be a fried chicken dinner from 5 -
8 pm and Jamm Sammich will perform
beginning at 7:30 pm. The Old Settler's
5k walk/run will start at 8 am on
Saturday (registration begins at 6:30
am) plus there will be children's
bicycle races, an arts & crafts fair, a
parade at 1pm and chicken dinners from 5
- 8 pm. Jimmy Fortune will perform two
free shows at 6 pm & 9 pm. For more
information, call 309-446-9308. |
 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 towww.barn2.com |
 The
CEFCU Jazz Series will host Swing Daddies 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. |
 The
Shoppes at Grand Prairie will host their Back to School Event today
through Saturday at the
Shoppes at Grand Prairie where participants can register to win gift cards and
other prizes. For more information, visit
www.shoppesatgrandprairie.com |
 Hairspray
continues at Eastlight Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and
Saturday. 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 presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in
upper Bradley Park beginning at 7:30 pm through Saturday. 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 |
 Dr.
Gonzo will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Thursday at 8 pm and on
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except the Thursday night
show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $12. For more information, call
309-673-5853 or visit
www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The
Illinois State Fair will run beginning Friday through Saturday, August 21 at the
State Fairgrounds in Springfield from 7 am - Midnight each day with buildings
open from 9 am - 9 pm. General Admission is $5 for adults 13 and older, $2 for
children aged 5-12, free for children under 5, $2 for senior citizens ages 60
and older. Vehicle Parking is $7 for a single day. Coupon Books for 10
Admissions is $35, a child (ages 5-12) coupon book for 10 Admissions is $15. For full details about the State Fair, visit
http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf |
 The
Friday 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. |
 Live at the Five Spot
at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Preston Jackson and Friends 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. For more information, call 309-674-6877. |
 The Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in Peoria Trolley Tour
begins at 10:30 am on Fridays. The
tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub
(located at 619 SW Water Street near
State St. in downtown Peoria and the
cost is $10. For more information,
call 309-673-6000.
On Saturday, take 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. Or take the
River City Historical Trolley Tour
which highlights Peoria's rich history
beginning at 1 pm on Saturdays.
Both tours leave from Harp & Thistle
(located at 4605 N Prospect Road in
Peoria Heights). Tours are $10
each and reservations are recommended.
For more information or to make a
reservation, call 309-688-5668 or visit
http://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/trolleytours11.html#SprGVD |
 Disney's
Enchanted will be the feature presentation at Movies Under the Stars at
Metro Centre on Friday with the pre-show beginning at 7:15 pm and the movie
starting at 8:30 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. |
 Party
on the Prairie will take place Friday at Wildlife Prairie State Park
featuring the band Armed and Hammered from 7 - 10 pm outside on the main bricks.
Gates open at 6 pm with food and full bar available for a $5 cover charge per
person. In the event of inclement weather the band will be moved indoors. Feel
free to bring lawn chairs. No outside food/beverage permitted. Call 309-495-6760 for
more information.
Wildlife Prairie State Park's end of
summer celebration, Family and Member Appreciation Day,
will be on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Admission is free for
members and kids 12 & under and $7 for adults ages 13 and up. Activities include
an inflatable obstacle course & bounce house, live entertainment, fishing, live
demonstrations, barnyard discoveries, storytelling, face painting, photo
opportunities with the animals and much more. For more information, call
309-676-0998 or visit
www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org |
 The
River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs
and performers on Friday night and Saturday at Festival Park on the Peoria
Riverfront with gates opening at 5:30 pm and music beginning at 6:30 pm.
Featured entertainment includes VaShawn
Mitchell (Gospel) on Friday and
Blackstreet (R & B) on Saturday.
Admission is $10 on Friday and $20 on
Saturday. A weekend pass is available
for $25. Tickets are
available at all Co-Op Records stores,
the Riverfront Visitors Center, by phone
at 800-514-3849 or online at
www.etix.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 671-5555 or
visit
www.peoriariverfront.com |
 Open
Fishing Day will be held at Lake Davis at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy
Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 9 am - Noon. Fish from the shore or
rent a canoe. Admission is $5 per family, $5 per canoe and $1 per pole rental.
For more information, call 309-579-2157. |
 Peoria
Players Theatre will hold an Audition Workshop for their upcoming
production of Annie from 9:30 am - Noon on Saturday at the First Christian
Church (located at 6400 N. University in Peoria). The registration cost per girl
(ages 7-12) is $12 in advance (must be paid in full at the time of
registration), or $15 at the door as long as spots are available. To register
call 309-688-4473. Learn all the ins and outs of the audition process -- what to
expect, choosing the best song for your voice, what to wear, and much more. It
is important to note that attending this workshop does not guarantee a role in
the Peoria Players' production of Annie; rather, it is intended to be a learning
process and to develop auditioning skills and confidence. |
 The
Sweet Kids Cruise-In and Car Show will take place Saturday at the Old Rusche
Farm Area (200 block of Rusche Ave. in Creve Coeur) from 11 am - 4 pm. The event
will raise donations for the Pediatric Diabetes Resource Center and include
music, food, drawings, raffles, door prizes and more. for more information, call
309-645-7977 or emailsweetkidscruise@yahoo.com |
 The
Peoria Ballet will host an Open House
from 11 am - 2 pm. Meet with instructors
and ask questions about Peoria Ballet
programs and performances. There will
also be free sample classes and tours of
the building. The updated Student
Handbook and Fall class schedule will be
available, as well as the sign-up sheet
for Nutcracker auditions. For more
information, call 309-690-7990 or visit
www.peoriaballet.com |
 The
Central Illinois Artist Organization (CIAO) will present its member show,
"CIAO Branches Out", at the Peoria Public Library beginning this
Saturday through Friday,
September 23rd in the gallery on Lower Level One at the Peoria Public Library
Main Library. An opening reception will be held on Saturday from 4 - 5:30 pm.
The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm and admission is free
and open to the public. For more information on CIAO, visitciaopeoria.com, or call
309-497-2000 or
visit peoriapubliclibrary.org |
 The
Peoria Chiefs take on Clinton beginning at 6:30 pm Saturday at O'Brien
Field. The chiefs will also play Clinton Sunday at 1 pm and Monday night at 7
pm. Tickets for all games are $10 and $7 and are available at the Chiefs Box
Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online
http://www.peoriachiefs.com |
 Enjoy
a Tropical Rock & Roll Cruise Saturday night on the Spirit of Peoria
Riverboat. There will be cheeseburgers grilled on the dock at 7 pm and the Boat
leaves promptly at 8:30 pm to cruise until 10:30 pm. The cost is $35 per person
and patrons must be 21 or over to board the boat. For more information, call
800-676-8988 or visit
http://www.spiritofpeoria.com to order tickets
online. |
 The
Roundstone Buskers will perform Saturday at 7 pm at Forest Park Nature
Center. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for children and $1 discount for CORE
(Park)
members. For more information, call 309-686-3360. |
 The
Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria presents the Dan Fogelberg Tribute Concert
on Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center at 7:30 pm, celebrating the 30th
anniversary of Dan's 1981 landmark double album "The Innocent Age" performed in
its entirety featuring the Peoria Acoustic All-Stars and special guests. For
tickets, call 1-800-745-3000 or visit
Ticketmaster.com |
 India
Fest will be held Sunday at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the
Peoria Riverfront from 4 - 10 pm. Experience India's culture & cuisine,
handicrafts, dresses and traditional arts and crafts. Admission is $5 for
adults, $3 for teens aged 13-18 and free for ages 12 & under. |
 The
Italian-American Society of Peoria will host its 82nd Annual Summer
Festa picnic on Sunday from Noon - 7 pm at Hickory Grove Park. There will be
Italian cuisine, beverages, a gift booth, musical entertainment, children's
activities, and contests. Admission is $2 per adult at the gate. Children under
12 years old are free. Tickets will not be sold in advance. For more
information, visit
www.ItalianAmericanSociety.com |
 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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