 The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will present "Korea and the United States: A Panel Discussion of Trade, Politics and Regional Relations" tonight (Thursday) at the IVY Club with a reception at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm and the presentation at 7 pm. Tickets for the dinner and presentation are $30 for Peoria Area World Affairs Council members and students, $35 for non-members and the general public plus a $5 late fee will be applied to reservations made after February 13. No dinner reservations will be accepted after February 15. Tickets for the presentation only are $15. High school students are invited to attend the program at no cost. Reservations are recommended. To order tickets, call 309-677-2454 for more information. |
 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 to www.barn2.com
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 Bradley University Theatre Department will present a preview performance of their production of Shakespeare's The Tempest tonight (Thursday) at Hartmann Center of Performing Arts on the Bradley campus beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, staff & faculty and $5 for students and are available at the Bradley University Box Office or by calling 309-677-2650. |
 Tim Wilson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club Tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $18 or $17 with cash except the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm shows which are $13 or $12 with cash. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 Come see what NOT to do in your garden at the Garish Garden Show at Luthy Botanical Garden featuring pink flamingos, garden gnomes and possibly a bathroom fixture or two through March 4th. The Garden is open Tuesday - Saturdays from 10 am - 5 pm and on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm and is closed on Mondays. Admission is $2.50 for ages 13 & up or free for Garden members & children 12 & under. This show reinvents the best of the worst of landscaping faux pas and provides a welcome break from the cold Illinois winter. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org |
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 The Contemporary Art Center presents Live at the Five Spot featuring Curtis Hawkins Trio begins at 5:30 pm Friday. Admission: $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 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.
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 Wildlife Prairie State Park will host a Moonlight Walk 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. For more information, call 309-676-0998, ext 6758 or email saramackey@wildlifeprairiestatepark.org |
 Prairie Cabaret Theatre will present A Mardi Gras Whodunnit! this weekend at the Waterhouse (located at 619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria) with doors opening at 6 pm. The cost for the Friday night performance is $37 for adults and includes dinner & the show. Tickets can be purchased online at PeoriaCabaretTheatre.com
The cost for the Saturday night fundraiser for Children's Hospital of Illinois sponsored by the HOPE group is $45 per person and can be purchased directly through that group. Admission for both nights include The Waterhouse's two entree banquet buffet with special 'Nawlin's dishes, the show, tax, and processing fees. For more information, call 309-494-9100. |
 The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Charlotte Checkers at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday 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 Corn Stock Winter Playhouse will present God of Carnage beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park). Tickets are $10 for adults & $7 for students and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.cornstocktheatre.com |
 A Peoria Push Derby Dames bout will be held in the Peoria Civic Center's Exhibit Hall A on Saturday beginning at 7 pm . Tickets can be purchased from a roller girl or at peoriarollerderby.org |
 The Bradley Braves Bracketbuster vs. Loyola-Chicago will take place Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 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 |
 The Peoria Symphony Orchestra will present its Classics IV performance at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Saturday night beginning at 8 pm. The PSO will collaborate with the Central Illinois Youth Symphony for a special performance of the powerful music of Brahms and Mahler. Tickets are $32 - $70 and are available calling 309-671-1096. For more information, visit http://peoriasymphony.org |
 West MacQueen Street 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 |
 Kabab-G (located at 7800 Sommer Dr. in Peoria) will host a Benefit for Easter Seals featuring authentic middle eastern food including vegetarian dishes on Sunday from 11 am - 6 pm. Choices include beef and chicken kababs, vegetable & cheese kababs, falafel and hummus. Pre-orders are encouraged and may be made by calling 691-6188 or faxing 309-691-6168. A kids menu will be available with meals for $5. Adult sandwiches will be available for $7 each. Additional donations are greatly appreciated - all proceeds go directly to Easter Seals in the Peoria area. |
 Peoria Jazz presents The Brian Choban Jazz Quintet from Bloomington beginning at 6 pm Sunday at Landmark Recreation Center (located at 3225 N Dries Lane in Peoria) following the Central Illinois Jazz Society House band. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and students are admitted free. For more information, call 692-5330 or visit peoriajazz.com |
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