 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Chicago Wolves at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) and Friday beginning at 7 pm.
On Saturday, the Rivermen play the Milwaukee Admirals at 7 pm. Tickets for both games 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 |
 Exit the Body will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through Sunday. 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 |
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 Whisper & Shout at the Contemporary Art Center is an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center featuring Memphis Jesse Revue begins at 5:30 pm Friday. Admission is $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
 Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center, also on Friday, will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing 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 any of the events, call 309-674-6822
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 "The Great Pumpkin" Chrysanthemum Show will be open at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2218 N Prospect in Peoria) from 10 am - 5 pm Tuesdays - Saturdays and from Noon - 5 pm on Sundays through Sunday. Cost is $2 for adults (ages 13 and up or free for children aged 12 and under and Garden members. |
 Walt Willey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 7 pm & 9:30 pm. Tickets are $21 or $20 with cash except the Thursday and Friday 9:30 pm show which is $16 or $15 with cash. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 A celebration to recognize two significant art installations at the new Harrison Community Learning Center will be held Friday at 4 pm. It will be hosted by District 150, the Peoria Housing Authority and Peoria Opportunities Foundation, and commissioned artists include Fisher Stolz, professor at Bradley University, and David Standifer, a former student of Preston Jackson. The event will recognize the people who made it possible and discuss how the art was created. For more information, call 309-672-5212 |
 The Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) First Friday Studio Tour will take place Friday from 5 - 9 pm at 8 locations throughout downtown Peoria featuring 40 artists. Get a chance to speak with local artists, get a sneak peak behind-the-scenes at their studios and galleries with this chance to discover the wonderful art and creative artists in our communities. Also, for November, Studios on Sheridan (located at 929 N Sheridan Rd in Peoria) will also be open for the first time for tours and an open house in conjunction with CIAO's First Friday event. Over 13 talented local artists will be displaying their work at this new area location for future art studios. Enjoy a variety of visual art media while sipping wine and having hors d'oeuvres with live music provided by Jazzslayer. For location details and more information, visit www.ciaopeoria.com
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 The Central Illinois Youth Symphony will host their 6th Annual Fall Fundraiser themed "A Night At The Movies" on Friday from 5:30 - 9 pm at the Cornerstone Building (located at 321 Northeast Madison Ave. in downtown Peoria). Small ensembles from the youth symphony will perform and there will be food and wine pairings, candy & popcorn bars as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased by calling 1-888-218-4650 or online at artstix.artspartners.net Feel like a true Hollywood star and have your picture taken on the red carpet for an additional $5. |
 The Annual Easter Seals Tribute Dinner will honor Helen & Jerry Stephens at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria with a reception beginning at 6 pm and dinner beginning at 7 pm. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 686-7755 Ext. 2286 or download a reservation form at http://ci.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/RSVP_-_general_public_2.pdf?docID=145835 |
 The Drunken Zombie Film Festival is an annual horror film festival which will be held at Landmark Cinemas beginning at 7 pm on Friday and Noon on Saturday. Tickets are $10 on Friday & $15 on Saturday or a weekend pass is $20. For more information, visit http://drunkenzombiefilmfestival.com |
 WHOA (When Horsepower Opens Awareness) will host "A Day with a Horse can Make a Difference for a Lifetime" at Gray Horse Farm in Brimfield on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. A fundraiser for the Illinois Cancer Care Foundation, the event will include horse demonstrations and more. Food will be available, plus there will be vendors, a silent auction and other activities. Admission is $10 per person or free for ages 8 & under. For more information, call 309-657-4403 or visit www.illinoiscancer.com |
 The Joslin Diabetes Awareness Expo will be held Saturday from 9 am - Noon at OSF Center for Health (lcoated at 5114 N Glen Park Place in Peoria - lower level). Free screenings, educational sessions, door prizes and a free gift for the first 100 people will be available. For more information, call 800-232-3129 or visit www.osfmedicalgroup.org/peoria |
 The Methodist Medical Center Service League will hold its 61st Annual Gift Show in the Atrium lobby (located at 9090 Main Street in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm. Admission and parking are free. The show features a variety of high-quality handmade clothing and other items. All proceeds support patient care services at Methodist. Call 309-672-5695 for more information. |
 EAW Sports Wrestling begins at 6 pm Saturday at the Avanti's Dome and will include live band performances. Tickets are $7 per person, $10 for two people or $15 for premium seats which include a meet & greet with the bands and EAW Champions and are available at the Pekin locations of Gamestop, Co-Op Records, Shandy's and Firehouse Pizza. 100% of the ticket sales go to benefit the Kids of St. Jude. For more information, call 309-346-3663 or visit www.avantisdome.com |
 Experience a Murder Mystery with an interactive cruise on the Spirit of Peoria boarding at 7 pm Saturday and cruising from 8 - 10 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and $22.50 for kids aged 4 -12 and are available at the dock, by calling 309-637-8000 or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com |
 At 2 am on Sunday, the time becomes 1 am as Daylight Savings Time Ends. Don't forget to turn your clocks back (fall back) before you go to sleep! |
 The 14th Annual Sports Auction & Card Show will take place Sunday at the Riverplex in downtown Peoria with the Card Show from 10 am -3 pm, the live auction at 2 pm. Tickets are $1 or free for kids 12 & under and are available at the Glen Oak Park Pavilion. For more information, call 309-681-2868. |
 The 84th Annual Itoo Supper will take place Sunday at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Rd in Peoria) from 11:30 am - 7 pm. Featuring an all you can eat Lebanese and American homestyle meal, cost is $15 for adults & $8 for children 12 & under. For more information, call 309-676-9725. A cash bar and bakery booth featuring Lebanese pastries will also be available. |
 The Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation will host a Grand Army of the Republic Fundraiser at the GAR Hall (located at 416 Hamilton Blvd in downtown Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 4:30 pm. Vocalist Stephanie Aaron and Larry Harms & Company will perform. Tickets are $25 per person with tables of 4, 6 or 8 available to reserve. Call 309-636-7022 or 309-674-6864 to make reservations. |
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