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.

Live the life of a T-Rex or Triceratops using computer simulations at the "Be a Dinosaur" exhibit at Lakeview Museum (located at 1125 W. Lake Ave. in Peoria) through May 20th. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for youth, $5 for senior citizens and free for members. For more information, call 309-686-7000.
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 www.barn2.com
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 www.winesnmore.net
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 Rivermen.net Regular 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
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 www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Bradley Braves Baseball Team will take on Missouri State at O'Brien Field (located at 730 SW Jefferson in downtown Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6 pm. The Braves will also face Missouri State on Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at 1 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for youth (K-12), Bradley students and staff are free with valid ID. Active military and immediate families are free and a family pass with 2 adults and 4 children for $14. Single-game tickets are available beginning one hour prior to game time at the O'Brien Field.
The Bradley Men's Tennis Team will take on Drake at 11am Friday at the David Markin Tennis Courts (located at 1600 W. Bradley Avenue in Peoria by the Bradley campus). The tennis team will also face Creighton at 1 pm on Saturday. Admission is free. For more details visit bradleybraves.com or call the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office Phone at 309-677-2625.
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 http://ciaopeoria.com
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 http://citydancepeoria.org

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 www.artsaticc.com
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 peoriaartguild.org
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 www.facebook.com/draftculture
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 Giant Easter Egg Hunt will begin on Saturday at 11 am & 1:30 pm and will be divided up into age categories. There will be great photographic opportunities with the Easter Bunny at both events. Bring your own Easter basket to collect the eggs. Admission to the park is $7 for non-members 13 & up, $5 for ages 2 & up and ages 1 and under are free. Admission for members 2 & up is $4 and ages 1 and under are free. For more information or reservations, call 309-676-0998 or visit wildlifeprairiestatepark.org
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 www.riverplex.org/aquaplex-birthdays-special-events-rentals
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 http://www.epstimeout.com
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 wildlifeprairiestatepark.org
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 banquets@kickapoocreekwinery.com


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