Lily Show, Rivermen, CIAO First Friday, Fuddy Meers & Easter Egg Hunts
Published: Thu, 04/05/12
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The
Luthy Botanical Garden Lily Show will take place through Easter Sunday at
the Garden (located within Glen Oak Park at 2218 N. Prospect in Peoria). See hundreds of
lilies while experiencing the world of Willy Wonka, this year's theme. Admission is $2.50 for ages 12 & up or free for children
aged 11 & under and Garden members. The Garden is open from 10 am - 5 pm on
Tuesdays through Saturdays and from Noon - 5 pm on Sundays.
The"Dinosaurs, Solve the Mysteries" Planetarium Show at Lakeview
Museum (located at 1125 W. Lake Ave. in Peoria) will be held on Saturdays at Noon
& 1:30 pm, Sundays at 1:30 pm and 2:15 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm through May 31.
Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones and reconstruct how dinosaurs lived
and died. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for youth and seniors and free for
members. For more information, call 309-686-7000. 
Larry
Shue's
"The Foreigner" will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre
in Goodfield through Saturday. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays,
doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 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 
Wines
n More (located at 151 S. Main St. in downtown Morton) will host a Free Wine
Tasting tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm featuring a variety of wines. For
more information, call 309-291-0899 or visit 
ThePeoria Rivermen will take on the Texas Stars at the Peoria Civic
Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. It's "Thirsty Thursday" with $2 12
oz. beers and a $5 ticket special from through 6 pm through the Rivermen office
by calling 309-676-1040 or visit 
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. For more information, call
309-674-6822.
Jeff
Caldwell will perform this weekend at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight
(Thursday) at 8 pm Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except
for the Thursday and 10:30 pm Friday shows, which are $12. For more information
and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
Bradley
Braves Baseball Team will take on Missouri State at O'Brien Field
(located at
The
CIAO 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, visit 
City
Dance will perform as part of the CAIO First Fridays Studio tour from 5 - 9
pm at Studio 825 (located at 825 SW Adams St. in Peoria). Admission is free. For
more information, visit 
The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spotfeaturing Preston Jackson & Friends 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. 
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday night 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, call
309-674-6822.
ICC
Theatre Program will present Fuddy Meers at the ICC Performing Arts
Studio Theatre (located at 1 College Drive in East Peoria) on Friday and
Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and
senior citizens and are available at the ICC Theatre Box Office or by calling
309-694-5136. For more information, visit 
The
Peoria Art Guild (located at 203 Harrison in downtown Peoria) will host an
Opening Reception on Saturday for the Ben Gardner & Tim Kowalczyk Exhibits
from 6 - 8 pm with a member preview beginning at 5:30 pm. For more information,
call 309-637-2787 or visit 
Draft
Culture, the local female fronted, 80s & 90s cover band, will be playing
Knickerbocker's Bar & Grill in Washington (located at 80 Sunnyland Plaza) on
Friday night beginning at 9 pm. Cover charge is $3. For more information,
call 309-745-9050 visit
Wildlife
Prairie State Park will host a Bunny Breakfast on Saturday from 8:30 -
11:30 am. Cost is $8.95 for teens and adults, $6.95 for children age 12 and
under, plus admission rates to the park on this day, non-members 13 & up are $7, 2
& up are $5, 1 and under are free, members 2 & up are $4 and 1 and under
are free. Reservations
are highly recommended & space is limited. 
The
AquaPlex (located at 600 NE Water Street in downtown Peoria) will host an
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday from 9 - 9:45 am with a 2nd
session from 10 - 10:45 am for ages 3 - 8. Cost is $5 for Peoria residents and
$7 for others. For more information, visit
Cousin
Eddie will perform live at EP's Time Out (located at 1011 E Washington in
East Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 pm. Cover charge is $5. For more
information, visit 
Wildlife
Prairie Park will host an Easter Sunday Brunch on Sunday morning in the
Prairie Hall with seatings at 9:30 am through 2:30 pm every half hour. Admission
is $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for ages 4-12, children 3 & under eat free. To
make a reservation, call 309-676-0998. For more information, visit
Kickapoo
Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Road in Edwards) will host an Easter
Brunch on Sunday at 10 am and 12 pm. Cost is $19.95 for adults or $9.95 for
kids and under 3 is free. For reservations, call 309-495-9463 Ext. 1 or email