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 The
Contemporary Art Center presents Whisper & Shout, an open mic event for
sharing and inspiring poetry tonight (Thursday). with doors opening at 7:30 pm
and the performance beginning at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members and $7 for
non-members.
Live at the Five Spotfeatures Rooster Alley and begins at 5:30 pm on Friday.
Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior
members and $9 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6877.
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 TheOscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making appearances in the Peoria area
this weekend: at the Morton Wal-Mart (located at 155 E. Courtland St. in Morton)
on Friday, at the north Peoria Wal-Mart (located at 8195 N. Allen Road in
Peoria) on Saturday and at the Pekin Wal-Mart (located at 2230 Veterans Drive in
Pekin) on Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm each day. Wiener whistles will be given out
at the appearances while supplies last. |
 Tommy
Johnagin will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except the Thursday
show which are $12. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visitwww.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 Amahl
and the Night Visitors will be performed by the First Federated Church
Chancel Choir at 6 pm & 7:30 pm on Friday, at 3 pm on Saturday and at 10 am on
Sunday at the church (located at 3601 N Sheridan Road in Peoria). Conducted by
Brian T. Russell, admission to the performances is free. For more
information, call 309-685-5258 or visithttp://www.ffcpeoria.com |
 Peoria
native, Robin Rose, will present three Aerial Silk Performances on Fridayat 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm at Studio 825 (located at 825 SW Adams in
Peoria), a member of CIAO (Central Illinois Artists Organization). The
performances are free to the public. For more information, call 309-453-8291. |
 TheCIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm
at 10 different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, Murray Center
for the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Peoria Art Guild where
visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a
complete map of the locations, visithttp://ciaopeoria.com |
 Peoria
Art Guild will host a Reception for Miranda Graham, a local artist, from
5 - 9 pm on Friday featuring her new work, "A Case of Living," which is
currently featured in the 1st Floor Gallery (located at 203 Harrison Street in
downtown Peoria). Admission to the reception is free. For more information, call
309-637-2787. |
 The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Chicago Wolves at the Peoria Civic Center
on Friday beginning at 7 pm.
And on Sunday, the Rivermen will take on the Milwaukee Admirals at the Peoria
Civic Center beginning at 5 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 |
 Bald
Eagle Day will be presented by Peoria Audubon Society and Forest Park Nature
Center on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm at the Nature Center. Each year hundreds of
bald eagles over-winter in the Illinois River Valley. There will be a
presentation and tours to view Bald Eagles along the river. Admission is free,
however donations are appreciated. |
 The
9th Annual Peoria Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament will take place this
Saturday in Bradley Park with registration from 10:30 - 11 am at the pavilion by
the tennis courts, a players meeting at 11:15 am and tee off at 11:30 am.
Awards will be immediately following the round at Cam's on Farmington Road.
Admission is $55 per team. For more information and to register, visit
http://www.peoriafrisbeeclub.com |
 Kickapoo
Creek Winery will host "Kickback Friday"
from 6 - 11 pm in their banquet hall (located at 6605 N Smith Road in Edwards).
Rachel's Hippo will provide live music. Admission is $25 per person and includes
a gourmet buffet dinner.
They will also host an Italian Wine Pairing Dinner in their
banquet hall on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Chef Leo Carney and Winemaker Kate
Taylor invite you to enjoy a gourmet five-course dinner paired with five
Kickapoo Creek Winery wines. For more information and reservations for either
event, call 309-495-9463. |
 The
Bradley Braves will take on Creighton at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver)
Arena on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 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 |
 A
Peoria Push Derby Dames double
header bout will be held at the Peoria
Civic Center Exhibit Hall A on Saturday
beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10
can be purchased from a roller girl or
at
peoriarollerderby.org |
 Heartland
Festival Orchestra will present its
New Year's Greeting: Vienna To Broadwayon Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm at Five Points Performing Arts Center
(located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in
Washington). Also featured in this
concert art Broadway's Phantom stars
Elizabeth Southard & Gary Mauer. Tickets
are $30 for adults and $8 for
students/children and are available in
advance at Five Points Center as well as
Kidder Music (located at 7728 N.
Crestline Drive in Peoria) or online at
https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?show=20331 |
 Vegas
Alibi will perform live at EP's Time
Out (located at 1011 E Washington in
East Peoria) beginning at 9 pm. Cover
charge is $3. For more information,
visit
www.epstimeout.com |
 The
Wedding of a Lifetime Bridal Show
will be held Sunday in the Peoria Civic
Center Ballroom with doors opening at 10
am. The first style show is at 11 am and
the second style show is 1 pm. Tickets
are $10 and are available at Bobbie's
Bridal and Dejure Formalwear. |
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Plan ahead!
Visit our
Events Calendar
for great entertainment in the
Peoria area any time. |
