Chiefs, Beer Fest, Art That Rocks, David Sedaris, Peoria Symphony & Earth Day Events
Published: Thu, 04/19/12
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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 31st.
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. 
See
How They Run at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield runs through May 20. 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 
The
Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host "Update: Afghanistan"
tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm at the Bradley University Global
Communications Center. Tickets are available at the door for the
presentation only for $15. Students through grade 12 and
Bradley students with a valid ID may attend the program only for free. For more
information, visit 
Wines
n More (located at 151 S. Main St. in downtown Morton) will host a Free Wine
Tasting tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm and on Saturday from 4-6 pm featuring a variety of wines. For
more information, call 309-291-0899 or visit
The
Peoria Chiefs will take on the Great Lakes Loons beginning at 6:30 pm
tonight (Thursday) at OBrien Field (located at O'Brien Field is located at 730
SW Jefferson in downtown Peoria). The Chiefs will also face the Loons on Friday
at 6:30 pm and Saturday at 1 pm.
On Sunday, the Chiefs will face the Lansing Lugnuts on Sunday at 2 pm. Tonight
(Thursday) is Thirsty Thursday with $2 domestic draft beers and 16 oz. fountain
sodas. Tickets
for all games are $7 for lawn seats and $10 for club box seats and are available
at the Chiefs Box Office, by calling 1-866-MYTICKET or online at
Bradley
University will present The Glass Menagerie at Hartmann Center for the
Performing Arts on the Bradley campus beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) -
Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for senior
citizens, Bradley University staff & faculty and $7 for students and are
available at the Bradley University box office or by calling 309-677-2650. For more
information, visit
The
Chinaman will perform 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
The
27th Annual Arts in Education Spring Celebration is being held in the Peoria
County Courthouse Plaza from 11am to 1:30pm every weekday through May 25th. More
than 12,000 students from over 110 schools in seven counties will perform,
exhibit and demonstrate their talents in the fine and applied arts. For a
complete schedule or more information, visit
Morton
businesses and residents are encouraged to bring in old electronics to the
Electronics Recycling Drive at the Morton Walmart parking lot on Friday from
9 am - Noon. This service is provided free by Goodwill Industries and sponsored
by Goodwill and A Greener Morton. For more information, call the Morton EDC at
309-263-2491.
The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spotfeaturing Stephanie Aaron begins at 5:30 pm 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 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 309-674-6877.
The
Peoria Jaycees 20th Annual Peoria International Beer Festival will take
place at Expo Gardens on Friday from 6 - 10 pm and Saturday from 1 - 8 pm.
Friday night tickets are $20 and include a premium food vendors punch card as
well as live entertainment by Rooster Alley. Saturday tickets are $12 in advance
or $15 at the door and include live entertainment. For tickets and more
information, visit
Welcome
Spring with an Old-Fashioned Barn Dance at the Shore Acres Club House
(located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Live
music will be provided by the Champaign contra band Euphor. Callers teach all
the dances and beginners are welcome. Admission is $5, with a $20 maximum for
families. You are invited to bring a snack to share. Come a few minutes early
for an introduction to barn dance basics. For more information and directions,
call 309-274-5358 or 309-274-2228.
Art
That Rocks will be performed at the Five Points Performing Arts Center
(located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7
pm. Tickets are are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available
through the Peoria Ballet by calling 309-690-7990. The performance will include a
fusion of classic dance and contemporary music with a mixture of genres with
everything from Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble to Queen.
Corn
Stock for Kids will present Cinderella, the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic
musical, at the Corn Stock Theatre Center beginning at 7:30 on Friday and at
2:30 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children
aged 12 & under and are on sale the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by
calling 309-676-2196 or online at
David
Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day,
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio
contributor, will be appearing at the Peoria Civic Center Theater Friday
beginning at 8 pm. Tickets range from $35 - $45 and are available at the Peoria
Civic Center Box Office, at all Ticketmaster Outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000,
or online at 
Keep
Peoria Beautiful is hosting the Great American Cleanup on Saturday from 9
am - Noon. Find an area in need of a cleanup and Keep Peoria Beautiful will
provide the trash bags and gloves. To register, call 309-672-6288 or
email to 
A
Civil War Spring Drill will be held at Sommer Park on Saturday from 10 am -
5 pm. Experience the daily life of men and women and watch them in action. Civil
War enthusiasts from the Midwest will bring to life the joys and sorrows of the
time. Bring a camera and have your picture taken by the 1860s style cannon.
Admission is $2 per person.
TheEarth Day Celebration at Forest Park Nature Center will take place on
Saturday from 11:10 am - 4:10 pm where you'll be able to peruse numerous booths,
locate local resources and learn what you can do to make a difference. Enjoy
live music, great local food, educational materials, hands-on demos, kids
crafts, face painting and much more. There will also be a raffle, door prizes
and the annual Earth Day Sale. Admission is free, however donations are always
appreciated.
ICC
will host its annual International Fair on Saturday from Noon - 3:30 pm
in the ICC East Peoria Campus Cafeteria. The event will feature ICC
international students and celebrate their cultures through music,
entertainment, food and dancing. This event is open to the public with an admission
donation of $2. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call 309-694-5440.
The
Bradley Braves
Softball Team will take on the Illinois State Red Birds at Noon and 2:30 pm
on Saturday and also at Noon on Sunday at Laura Bradley Park in Peoria. 
The
Arthritis Walk Kick Off will take place Saturday at PetSmart (located at 208
River Road in East Peoria) from 1 - 3 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring
their dogs as this year there will be a dog walk to the annual Arthritis Walk
which will be Saturday, June 2 at Midstate College and the new section of Rock
Island Trails. Admission is free and there will be treats available.
The
the Peoria Public Library will host Board Game Saturdays from 1 - 4 pm on
Saturday in the Seminar Room of the North Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand
Parkway in Peoria). Admission is free. For more information, call 309-497-2120. New
games are chosen every month, but if you have a favorite, bring it along. 
TheHope in a Hangar fundraiser for LifeLine Pilots will take place Saturday
at Byerly Aviation Terminal at the General Downing Peoria International Airport
in Peoria with doors opening at 4 pm and a prime rib dinner being served at 5:30
pm. Tickets are $50 per person, $25 for a spouse, $25 for children 12 & under.
Seating is limited, so advance tickets are suggested. For more information, call
800-822-7972 or email 
The
2012 Tri-County Urban League Black & White Gala will take place Saturday in
the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom beginning at 5:30 pm with silent auction &
social hour and dinner at 7 pm. Entertainment will be provided by R & B Artist,
Kenny Lattimore who received the NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist. Tickets
are $125 per person and area available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office,
all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information, call
309-672-4354.
The
Peoria Push Roller Derby Dames will take on the Decatur Derby Dames at the
Peoria Civic Center beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at
the door and are available from any Peoria Push Dame or online at
Body
Fitness (located at 3020 N University in Peoria) will host a Dance Showcase
on Saturday night featuring dance
performances, hors d'oeuvres, open
dancing and more beginning at 7 pm.
Attire is formal (no jeans please).
Advance tickets are
$10 per person, $16 for a couple or $5 Students with ID. Tickets at the door are
$12 per person, $20 per couple or $8 Students with ID.
ICC
Guest Artists Series will present Mitch Seekins Sings Tony Bennett at the
ICC Performing Arts Center on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $24 for
adults, $19 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC
Theatre Box Office, or by calling 309-694-5136. For more information, visit
ThePeoria Symphony Orchestra will present its Classics 6 Missa Solemnis at
Grace Presbyterian Church (located at State Route 91 in Peoria) on Saturday
beginning at 8 pm. The performance is dedicated to The Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Guild in honor of their 60th Anniversary and will feature the Bradley University
Chorale, the Illinois State University Concert Choir & the Millikin University
Choir. Tickets range in price from $32 - $70 and are available by calling
309-671-1096 or online at 
A
variety of free Financial Education Programs will take place at locations
all over central Illinois in conjunction with Money Smart Week, which runs
through April 28th. Visit 
The
Central Illinois Youth Symphony will present its final concert of the
2011-2012 season, featuring the Senior Solo Competition winner performing with
the Youth Symphony, at Metamora High School Auditorium beginning at 2 pm on
Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 18 & under. The CIYS
Concert Orchestra, Prep Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble will also perform. For
more information, call 888-218-4650.
Party
for the Planet at the Peoria Zoo will feature giant carbon footprints of Big
Foot so that kids can track him on Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm. Enjoy animal encounters and
explore simple ways you can help make our planet a greener place. Regular Zoo
admission applies - adults (13 and over) are $8.50, children (3-12) are $4.75,
children (2 and under) are free and senior citizens (65 and over) are $7.50. For
more information, visit 
Earth
Day at Luthy Botanical Garden will take place on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm
featuring Barry Cloyd and Brian Fox Ellis of Prairie Folklore Theatre with music
and interactive events/storytelling for children and adults, all with an
eco-centered theme. The event will be held outdoors if weather permits, or in
the Garden Conservatory in case of spring showers. Admission is $5 per person or
$10 per family. For more information, call 309-681-3506.