 Lift
Every Voice: The Music of Black Americans Through History, a Black History
Celebration, will take place tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 7:30
pm at at Proctor Recreation Center (located at 309 S. DuSable in Peoria). Featuring musical selections by the Heritage Ensemble and
speaker Mrs. Sharon Samuels Reed, Founder and Artistic Director of the Heritage
Ensemble, admission to the concert is free. Refreshments will be served. |
 Neil
Simon's "Come Blow Your Horn" will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre
in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) through Sunday. On Thursday, Friday & Saturday,
doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sunday,
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 |
 Bradley
University Theatre is proud to be joining with Loyola University and Western
Illinois University to present 3UShakesfest, three of William
Shakespeare's greatest plays all in one weekend all performed at the Hartmann
Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley campus including: The Complete
Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Bradley University tonight
(Thursday) at 8 pm, The Tempest by Bradley University on Friday at 8 pm,
Measure for
Measure by Loyola University on Saturday at 8 pm and Henry VI by Western
Illinois University on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Festival tickets for the 3 shows on
Friday, Saturday & Sunday are $30 for the general public, $25 for faculty, staff
and senior citizens and $15 for students or individual show tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for
senior citizens, 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
http://slane.bradley.edu/3u-shak3f3st |
 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 |
 Michael
Kosta will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club Tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm Friday &
Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except the Thursday and Friday
10:30 pm shows which are $12. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit
www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The
East Peoria Chamber of Commerce will present the State of the City Address
with Mayor Dave Mingus at the Par-A-Dice Hotel on Friday beginning at 7:45
am. Cost is $15 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, call
309-699-6212. |
 Dive
For Cover 2012 will take place on Friday beginning at 2 pm at Maui Jim World
Headquarters (located on Allen Road in Peoria). Benefiting the South Side
Mission's program for homeless women and children, divers will take the plunge
into the icy ponds on the Maui Jim property. A $30 donation is all it takes to
participate and that includes a t-shirt, hot soup & hot chocolate. For more information, visit
www.southsidemission.org |
 The
Spring Home Show 2012 will be held at the Peoria Civic Center from 4 - 9 pm
on Friday, from 10 am - 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday.
Admission is $7 for adults, half price for senior citizens and ages 18 and under
are free. For more information, visit
officialhomeshow.com |
|
 The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spot
featuring Judy Page & Speak Easy begins at 5:30 pm Friday. Admission
is $7 for
members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for
student & senior non-members.
 Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center on Friday from 8:30 -
9:30 pm for the dance lesson and 9:30 pm - 12:30 am for open dancing. Admission
is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6822. |
 The
Dirty Gentlemen will perform live at EP's Time Out (located at 1011 E
Washington in East Peoria) on Friday beginning at 9 pm. Three is no cover
charge. For more information, visit
http://www.epstimeout.com |
 The
Easter Seals Black & Blue Ball will be held on Friday at the Peoria Civic
Center Ballroom beginning at 6 pm. Live entertainment will be provided by
Wedding Banned. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information and to
purchase tickets, click
HERE |
 The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the San Antonio Rampage on Friday and Saturday at
the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 7 pm.
On Sunday, the Rivermen will take on the Abbotsford Heat at the Peoria Civic
Center beginning at 5 pm. Tickets for all games 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
River City Blues Society will present its 4th Friday Blues Series on Friday
from 7:30 - 11 pm at Goodfellas (located at 1414 N. 8th St. in Pekin) featuring
Bill Porter. Admission is $5 for general public and $3 for RCBS members. For
more information, visit
http://www.rivercityblues.com or call 309-648-8510. |
 The
Corn Stock Winter Playhouse will present God of Carnage beginning at 7:30
pm on Friday & Saturday 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 |
 The
Haunting of Hill House will be performed by the ICC Theatre Department at
the ICC Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at
2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students & senior
citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office or by calling 309-694-5136. For
more information, visit
www.artsaticc.com |
 The
6th Annual Cabin Fever Show will feature the Boat Drunks at the Par-A-Dice
Hotel Ballroom on Friday beginning at 8 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Tickets are
$12 in advance and are available at the Burger Barge and Hickory River Smokehouse.
For more information, visit
http://933thedrive.com |
 Ali
Vincent, Season 5 winner of NBC's hit show, The Biggest Loser, will appear
at a special pre-show breakfast for the Official Spring Home Show at the Peoria
Civic Center Ballroom on Saturday beginning at 8:30 am. Tickets are $35 which
also includes one admission to the Official Spring Home Show either Saturday or
Sunday and are available at
www.PeoriaHBA.com |
 Take
a behind the scenes Zoo Tour at the Peoria Zoo on Saturday beginning at 9
am. Cost is $20 per person and includes admission to the zoo. To register, call
309-686-3513 or visit
www.peoriazoo.org |
 The
World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) 2012 Great Lakes Regional
Championship will be held Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 9
am. Stackers of any age and ability are welcome to participate. Participants can
compete as individuals, doubles, four- and five-person team relays or
parent/child teams. Stackers with disabilities will compete in the same events,
but separate divisions. The registration fee is $20. Registrations will be
accepted until the day of the competition at the door or online at
thewssa.com |
 Bradley
Braves will take on I-74 rival Illinois State at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena
on Saturday beginning at 1 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 Public Library Main Library will present works by local artists in
celebration of Black History Month with a a closing reception on Saturday
from 1 -3 pm at the Main Library Gallery (located at 107 NE Monroe in downtown
Peoria in Level One of the Lower Level). Admission is free. Local area artists' works
will be display to view. |
 The
Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of
the hit TV series of the same name, will perform live in concert on Saturday
beginning at 3:30 pm in the Peoria Civic Center Theater. Tickets are $25, $29
and $35 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
Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception will host the 12th Annual
"Your Table is Ready" Dinner/Auction Fundraiser on Saturday at the Itoo Hall (located at
4909 W. Farmington Rd. in Peoria) beginning at 5:30 pm. Call 309-674-2005 for
tickets or more information. |
 PARC's
Bon Appétit Live! will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday
beginning at 6 pm. The dinner includes a live, interactive cooking demonstration
by Executive Chef Mike Stephans, gourmet dinner, entertainment and a silent
auction showcasing artwork created by individuals PARC serves. Proceeds will
benefit PARC's programs, including adult educational services, children's
services, Community living & organizational employment services. Admission is
$100 per person or $900 for a table of 10. To make reservations online, visit
www.parcway.org |
 The
Contemporary Art Center's 8th Annual Fine Art Live Auction will take
place Saturday beginning at 7 pm at the CAC (located at 305 SW Water St. in
downtown Peoria) with the live auction starting at 8 pm. Admission is $15 for
members and $25 for guests. Live music will be provided by the Kevin Hart Trio
plus there will be cash bar available. The live auction led by professional
auctioneer Jim Roth begins at 8 pm. The auction will feature original artwork
from a variety of local artists. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit
http://peoriacac.org/events.html/auction.html |
 Take
a Timeout with the "The Sounds of Cole Porter", a musical review
featuring several local favorite performers at EP's Timeout (located at 1011 E
Washington St in East Peoria) featuring a dinner buffet from 6 - 7 pm and the
show at 7:30 pm. Ticket are $20 and must be purchased in advance by calling
309-265-2313. |
 A
Giant Flea Market will be held at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W. Northmoor
Road in Peoria) on Sunday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Admission is $1.50 or free for
ages 12 & under with an adult. For more information, call 217-529-6939 or visit
www.jcflea.com |
 Opening
Day at Wildlife Prairie State Park will take place Sunday from 10 am - 4:30
pm with free admission to the park. There will be special activities and
programs during the day including animal programs on the Bricks at 12:30 pm and
Busters the Bunny's 1st Birthday Celebration at 1:30 pm. Learn more about each
animal from a Park naturalist who will be present to discuss habitats, diet, and
other interesting facts. There will also be bus tours of lodging facilities,
guided walking tours of Merrill Woods and John Muir Grove. The Adventure Store
will be open plus a variety of snacks and drinks are also available. The Sunday
Brunch will be available from 9:30 am - 2 pm for $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for
children aged 2 - 12 and free for children 3 & under. Call 309-676-0998 to make
reservations, which are recommended. |
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