 Neil
Simon's "Come Blow Your Horn" will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre
in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) 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 towww.barn2.com |
 Peoria
Players presents Titanic the Musical beginning at 7:30 pm tonight
(Thursday), Friday &
Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for patrons
18 and are on sale at the Peoria Players Box Office, by
calling 309-688-4473 or online atwww.peoriaplayers.org |
 Henry
Phillips will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club this weekend with shows tonight
(Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are
$15 except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are$12. Call 309-673-5853 for tickets. |
 Karaoke
with King Davis starts at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) at EP's Time Out (located
at 1011 E Washington St. in East Peoria) There is no cover for this event.
On Friday, Govia Radio will host 2 events at EPs Timeout: for ages 18-20
in the garage room starting at 9 pm. Cover charge is $10 and includes pizza and
soda. For ages 21 and over in EP's bar and big dining room starting at 9:30 pm.
Cover charge is $5 for this event. The Willies will perform live at EP's Time Out on Saturday beginning at 9
pm. Cover charge is $5. For more information on any of these events, visithttp://www.epstimeout.com
or call 309-839-0630. |
 Rep.
Jehan Gordon and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional
Regulation will present "How
to Access Capital for Your Business"
at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center on Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 am. Admission
is free. For more information or to RSVP, contact Rep. Gordon's office at
309-681-1992 or email repjgordon@gmail.com |
 Cabin
Fever Campout 2012
will take place at the East Peoria Event Center (located at 4200 E Washington
St. in East Peoria) this weekend beginning at 3 pm on Friday and running through
Sunday at 9:30 pm. In total, there will be 30 hours of music, merchandise, food
& beer available for event participants. Indoor camping is available on Friday &
Saturday night also. Tickets are $65 and are available at Autumn Bloom
Alternative Gardening in Pekin, Co-op Records in East Peoria and Feeling Groovy
in Peoria or online at
www.cabinfevercampout.com where you'll find full details of bands plus event
and camping information. |
 A
CD Release Party & Concert
will be presented by Barry Cloyd at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809
Forest Park Ave in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is
free, however donations are encouraged. For more information, visitwww.peoriaparks.org or www.barrycloyd.com |
 Wildlife
Prairie State Park will host an
Owl Prowl
at the Park on Friday from 6 - 7:30 pm. Geared toward all ages, admission is $10
for members, $15 non-members or a family of four with membership is $35. Early
registration is required: call 309-676-0998 ext 6758 or email
saramackey@wildlifeprairiestatepark.org
On Sunday, a Winter Photography Class will be held at the Park from 1 - 4
pm. Geared toward ages 15 years and older, the cost is $20 for members and $30
non-members.
Pre-payment is required for this class. To
prepay: call 309-676-0998, ext 6758. |
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 The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spotfeaturing Matthew Curry begins 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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 The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Lake Erie Monsters at the Peoria Civic
Center on Friday beginning at 7 pm.
On Saturday, The Rivermen face the Charlotte Checkers at the Civic Center
beginning 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 |
 The
Bethany Fellowship of Churches will present a Free Marriage Enrichment
Seminar for couples on Saturday from 8:30 - 11:30 am. The seminar will be
held at Bethany Baptist Church (located at 7422 N. Heinz Lane in Edwards). Free
childcare is also provided. Register online HERE or by calling
309-692-1755. |
 The
Peoria Zoo will host its
Romance at the Zoo
event where attendees can see the complicated, beautiful and sometimes bizarre
courtship rituals of the animal kingdom on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm at the Peoria
Zoo. From videos to meeting animals up close, this will give you a whole new
perspective on relationships. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Cost
is $15 per person or $25 per couple. To make reservations, call 309-686-3365.
For more information, visit
www.peoriazoo.org |
 Opening
Reception for Artist Michael Wille for his show "Looping" will be hosted
by the Peoria Art Guild at their gallery (located at 203 Harrison Street in
downtown Peoria) on Saturday from 5 - 8 pm. Also on display will be works by
sculptor, Tim Roby. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-637-2787 or
visit
www.peoriaartguild.org |
 The
Progressive Business Group (PBG) will host its
10th Annual Valentine's Ball
on Saturday at Embassy Suites Hotel (located at 111 W Washington St in East
Peoria) beginning at 5:30 pm to benefit The Center for Prevention of
Abuse. A black tie optional affair, the evening will begin with a champagne
reception and hot hors d'ouvres followed by a gourmet four-course meal, open
bar, a keepsake photo, and live music by JammSammich. There will also be a
Silent Auction as well as a raffle with the winning prize being a 1-Carat
diamond earrings valued at $5,000. Tickets are $300 per couple and are available
by calling 309-303-7831. For more information, visit
www.progressivebusinessgroup.org |
 The
Peoria Heart & Stroke Ball will take place at the Par A Dice Hotel Ballroom
on Saturday night beginning at 6 pm. The Pulse of Hope drum troupe will perform at the
event plus there will also be an auction with a dance following. Tickets are
$150 per person and are available online atwww.peoriaheartball.org For more information, call
309-828-0518. |
Rodney
Carrington
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday beginning at 7 pm.
Tickets are $43.75 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 |
 Celebrate
Valentine's Day at Wine and Roses with an evening of jazz and
desserts in the setting of the tropical Conservatory at Luthy
Botanical Garden (located at the corner of Prospect & Gift in Peoria) on
Saturday from 6:30 - 9 pm. Music will be provided by Joe Metzka. Admission is
$25 for members and $30 for non-members in advance for ages 21 and over only.
Call 309-686-3362 for tickets. |
 A
Valentine Swing Dance
will take place at Body Fitness Inc. (located at 3020 N University in Peoria) on
Saturday with a lesson from 7 - 8 pm and dance from 8 - Midnight with a variety
of music, but mostly swing. Tickets are $12 per person at the door. Snacks and
beverages will be provided. For more information, call 309-685-1950 or send an
email to bfit92@gmail.com |
 Aracely
Brock, JPUSA artist Aracely Brock from Chicago, will perform in concert for Peoria First Free Methodist Church's
"Celebration of Love" service
(located at 2121 N. Sheridan Road in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 11 am. For more information, call
309-685-7879 or visit:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/148544741927959 |
 Author
Jackie Hogan explores why Abraham Lincoln permeates the national imagination in
"Selling
Abraham Lincoln"
at the Peoria Public Library North Branch on Sunday from 1 - 3 pm. Admission is
free. Hogan, chair of sociology at Bradley University, explores the topic in her
latest book, Lincoln, Inc. Copies will be available for sale and signing after
the discussion to benefit the Friends of Peoria Public Library. For more
information, call 309-497-2141. |
 Garrison
Keillor, best known for his widely popular radio show A Prairie Home
Companion, will be appearing at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Monday
beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $34.50, $44.50 and $52 and are on sale and
available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations,
online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. |
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