 Neil Simon's "Come Blow Your Horn" will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield opening tonight (Thursday) and running through February 26th. 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 $32 for Thursdays, $34 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $36 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com |
 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Lake Erie Monsters at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm.
On Friday and Saturday, the Rivermen will face the Houston Aeros 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 |
 Joe Derosa will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday show and Friday 10:30 pm shows, which are $12. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
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 The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spot featuring Stephanie Aaron beginning 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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 Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos will take place on Friday at the Waterhouse beginning at 6 pm. Dinner and the show is $37 per person including tax. Seating is limited: reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-494-9100 or online HERE |
 Eastlight Theatre will present the Penguin Project production of Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. at the East Peoria High School Auditorium beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10 and are available online at http://tickets.eastlighttheatre.com or by calling 309-699-7469. For more information, visit www.penguinproject.org |
 Slim Bone will perform at EP's Time Out (located at 1011 E. Washington in East Peoria) beginning at 9 pm on Friday. On Saturday, Riot at the Rodeo will also perform at EP's Time Out beginning at 9 pm. Cover charge is $3 for either night. For more information, visit http://www.epstimeout.com |
 The Pekin Area Business Expo 2012 will be held Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Avenue in Pekin). Admission is free. This year's attractions will include entertainment, kids' activities, and Martin Luther King, Jr. activities by the Pekin Coalition for Equality. For more information, call the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce at 309-346-2106 or visit http://www.pekinchamber.com |
 Take a Winter Wonder Walk at Forest Park Nature Center on Saturday beginning at 9:30 am. Admission is free, however donations are always appreciated. Watch the wonderful world of winter unfold on these naturalist-guided tours. Explore animal tracks in the snow and learn what characteristics animals have to cope with the season. |
 The Joyce Thome Benefit for Children's Hospital will take place on Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom beginning at 6 pm. Each year, in memory of his mother, major league baseball players and future Hall of Famer Jim Thome, a Peoria native, hosts a benefit featuring dinner, silent and live auctions and a special program. Proceeds go to the Children's Hospital of Illinois. Tickets are $125 each or tables of 10 for $1000. To reserve your table, call the Children's Hospital of Illinois Foundation at 309-566-5666. |
 The first ever Bob & Tom Beach Bash will take place on Saturday at the Avanti's Dome in Pekin beginning at 7 pm. Bob & Tom as well as co-host Christy Lee will be on hand with special guest comedians Tim Bedore and Pat Dixon plus live music from Peoria's very own WGLO House Band Coco Loco. General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show and are available at the 95.5 WGLO studios (located at 120 Eaton Street in Peoria), the Avanti's Dome & Avanti's Restaurants. Ticket holders must be 21 or older. |
 The Heritage Ensemble will present "Sing the Dream: A Choral Celebration of the Music of Martin Luther King Jr." at the ICC Performing Arts Center on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. The group will perform spiritual and gospel songs in this concert. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $8 for students and are available at the ICC Box Office or by calling 309-694-5136. |
 The Peoria Symphony Orchestra will perform their Classics 3 concert at Grace Presbyterian Church (located on State Route 91 in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $45, $48, $32 and are available online HERE or by calling 309-671-1096. Student tickets are available also for $10 with ID, however these may not be purchased online. |
 4Play: An Afternoon of Play Reading will be presented by the Corn Stock Winter Playhouse on Sunday beginning at 1 pm. Featuring 4 original plays, this informal production will be presented in a readers theatre format. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-676-2196. |
 The Bradley Braves will take on UNI at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Sunday beginning at 1 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 |
Bryan Bowers will perform Sunday night at Forest Park Nature Center from 7 - 9 pm. Admission is $7 for adults and $6 for children. CORE members receive a $1 discount. For more information, call 309-686-3360. |
 The 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon featuring radio and television personality Michael Eric Dyson as keynote speaker will be held on Monday at the Peoria Civic Center with doors opening at 11 am and the luncheon beginning at Noon. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by calling 309-494-8554. |
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