Chiefs, Zootini, Marvin Sapp, Importance of Being Earnest, Les Miserables & Itoo Shish-Ka-Bob
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The
Exhibition "K'NEX Building Thrill Rides" will take place through September 1
at Lakeview Museum in Peoria. Use K'NEX rods and connectors to build a thrill
ride of your own, which will help you understand the different properties of
physics such as centrifugal force, kinetic energy, and motion. Admission is $6
for adults, $4 for youth, $5 for senior citizens or free for members. For more
information, call 309-686-7000.
The
Peoria Historical Society hosts the Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery
Trolley Tour every Thursday from 10:30 - Noon through October and every
Saturday from from 1 - 2:30 pm through August. The Tour leaves from Harp &
Thistle in Peoria Heights. Tickets are $11 (including a $1 tip for the driver)
and may be purchased just prior to the tour. Senior citizens aged 65 or older
ride the trolley free with proof of age and a regular ticket purchase. For more
information, call 309-673-6000 or visit
Enjoy
a Girls Night Out with a free Wine Tasting from 5 - 7pm at Wines 'N More
(located at 151 South Main Street in Morton). Downtown Morton vendors will be
displaying their unique merchandise and there will also be free massages,
facials and a wellness coach. Admission is free. For more information, call
309-291-0899. Extended hours and special discounts will be offered by Eli's
Coffee, LuLu's, Pumpkin Patch and Leaves N Beans also located in downtown
Morton. For more information, call 309-291-0899 or visit 
Nunsense
A-Men! presented by Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield runs 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 $34 for Thursdays, $36 for Fridays and Sunday brunch
and $38 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to 
The
CEFCU Jazz Series featuring John Miller and the Romantics will perform at
the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on Peoria's riverfront tonight (Thursday)
from 7 - 9 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit
Family
Night at DragonLand Water Park in Pekin takes place every Tuesday & Thursday
nights from 7 - 8:30 pm through the summer. The park includes a zero depth,
play/entry area, two water slides and "Dude" the dragon slide with mushroom
waterfall geyser. Admission is $8 per family of 4 plus $1 for each additional
family member.
EnjoyDancing Under the Stars at Glen Oak Amphitheatre beginning at 7 pm
tonight (Thursday). A dance instructor will be available on stage to assist with
technique. Admission is free. Call 309-681-2854 for more information.
Mack-Ca-Fest
2012 kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday in the village of Mackinaw.
Festivities Include a food tent, a strawberry shortcake booth, a carnival,
raffles, a Little Miss & Mr. Mack-Ca-Fest contest, bingo, a pancake & sausage
breakfast on Saturday from 7 - 10 am, a bags tournament, a parade at 1 pm on
Saturday, live musical entertainment and a tractor pull on Sunday beginning at
noon. For more information, visit 
Michael
Palascak will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Thursday at 8 pm and on
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $14 except for the Thursday
and Friday 10:30 pm shows, which are $12. For more information and to reserve
seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The
2012 Princeville Heritage Days and 175th Anniversary of Princeville will be
a family fun weekend filled with entertainment, food tent, carnival, parade and
much more. The opening ceremony is tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:45 pm.
Local talent will perform on Friday night: a talent show will take place
on the main stage at 6 pm followed by contemporary gospel performer Rachel West
Kramer. Saturday begins with the Princeville Sports Boosters 5K Run/Walk
followed by a pancake and sausage breakfast at the food tent then a car show and
softball tournament, a parade at 2 pm followed by the kiddie tractor pulls and
the carnival which opens at 3 pm. Saturday entertainment includes Joe Crumine
and the Original Skazz Band, Paula Mensinger and 7 West. On Sunday, there's a
breakfast in the park and the community church service at 10:30 am and the
Lion's Club lunch beginning at 11:30 am plus the carnival from noon - 4 pm. 
Lakeview
Aquatic Center (located at 1017 West Lake Avenue - Lakeview Park - in Peoria)
will hold Family Swim Night under the lights tonight (Thursday) from 7:30
- 9:30 pm. Admission is $12 for a family of 4 with additional children $2.25
each. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more
information, call 309-686-3377.
Infotech
Enterprises, Advanced Media Partners and the Illinois Valley Striders will host
the first annual "Takin' It to the Streets" Classic Car Cruise-In, Street
Fair & 5K Walk/Run on Friday from Noon - 9 pm at Infotech (located at
8001 N. University in Peoria). There will be live music from American Idol
contestant Jackie Lawson, an acoustic set from local musician Nathan Taylor, and
Patrick & Swayze for evening entertainment from 6 - 9 pm plus food vendors, a
beer tent, games, a silent auction, a car show at 4 pm and a 5K walk/run on a
fast, flat course beginning at 6 pm all to benefit the Children's Home
Association of Illinois. Register online at 
Universal
Rhythm Assembly is a groundbreaking festival returning to the Riverfront
Festival Park in downtown Peoria on Friday & Saturday from 4 pm - midnight each
day. This year's festival will be the sixth annual and will feature 2 nights of
outstanding live performances. Early bird tickets are $10 and are available
online at 
Duryea
Days will take place on Friday beginning at 5 pm and on Saturday beginning
at at Tower Park (located at the corners of Glen and Prospect in Peoria
Heights). On Friday, listen and dance to the sounds of the Seven West Band and
Gypsy Road Band. There will also be food, drink, crafters plus the "Kiss a Pig"
event at 9:30 pm. On Saturday, events include a classic car show, craft vendors,
a Wildlife Prairie Park animal display, Fun on the Run, face painting, balloon
art, a hot dog eating contest at 2 pm, stage entertainment from 4 - 7 pm and the
Little Miss Duryea beginning at 7 pm. There will also be drink and family fun.
Event proceeds benefit Wildlife Prairie Park. 
Enjoy
Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center on Friday with a dance lesson
from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3
for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. For more information on either event,
call 309-674-6822.
Zootiniwill take place at the Peoria Zoo in the Zambezi River Lodge on Friday from
5:30 - 7:30 pm, a wild martini tasting event presented by Peoria Zoological
Society. Tickets are available for purchase at the Safari Gift Shop at Peoria
Zoo, online at 
Marvin
Sapp, the #1 gospel and contemporary Christian vocalist, will be performing
live at the Peoria Civic Center Arena Friday night beginning at 7pm. Tickets are
$39.50 (general admission) and $47.00 (VIP). Tickets available at the Peoria
Civic Center Box office, online at 
The
Peoria Chiefs will take on the Quad City River Bandits this weekend on
Friday at 7pm, Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm and again on Sunday at 2 pm at
Peoria Chiefs Stadium in downtown Peoria. Tickets for these 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
The
River City Blues Society 4th Friday Blues Series will feature Lionel Young
Band with opening act The Govenor at Goodfellas in Pekin on Friday night
from 7 - 11 pm. Admission is $5 for the general public and $3 for RCBS members.
For more information, call 309-648-8510 or visit 
ICC
Guest Artists Series will present Incognito by Michael Fosberg
(rescheduled from Jan. 20) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm at the ICC Performing
Arts Center (located at 1 College Drive in East Peoria). Tickets are $16 for
adults, $14 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box
Office or by calling 309-694-5136. For more information, visit 
Eastlight
Theatre will present the regional premiere of Les Miserables at the East
Peoria High School auditorium beginning at 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday and on
Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $19 per person and are available online at
Corn
Stock Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest beginning at 7:30
pm each night through June 30th at the Corn Stock Tent (located in upper Bradley
Park). This Oscar Wilde masterpiece is probably the most famous of all comedies
and revolves around the most ingenious case of "manufactured" mistaken identity
ever put into a play. Tickets are $12 adults and $10 for students and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at 
The
RiverFront Market takes place on the Peoria riverfront every Saturday
morning through September from 8 am - Noon in Liberty Park (at the corners of
Liberty and Water Streets) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads,
flowers and much more! Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.
Chef Demonstrations take place the first and 3rd Saturday of each month
beginning at 10 am. For more information, visit 
Enjoy
Breakfast with the Lions at Peoria Zoo (located at 2218 North Prospect Road,
inside Glen Oak Park in Peoria) for a light breakfast in Africa! beginning at 9
am each day. Meet Arthur and Lizzy and learn about the King of Cats while
watching the lions enjoy their breakfast too. Admission to this event is Cost:
$7.50 for Zoo members and $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required:
call 309-681-3513 to reserve a spot for Saturday or Sunday. For more
information, visit 
Girls
are encouraged to bring their favorite doll or dolls to downtown Morton for
All American Girl Day from 10 am - 3 pm. Each shop will have an activity or
gift plus there are several special luncheon offerings available. For more
information, call 309-573-1276 or visit 
The
10th Annual Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival at Luthy Botanical Garden runs
from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday & from Noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Enjoy music, food
and bloom, 50 booths featuring regional artists plus live musical entertainment.
Kids can enjoy art activities in the Children's Garden plus a diverse range of
culinary creations to get you through the day. Admission is $3 for adults, ages
12 and under are free. For more information, visit 
The
The
21st Annual Parade of Homes will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 1 -
5 pm each day. Admission is free. For details visit
A
Sightseeing Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday with
boarding at 12:30 pm and the cruise running from 1- 2:30 pm. Tickets are $16 for
adults, $14 for senior citizens, $10 for kids 4-12 and free for infants and are
available at the dock or online at 
The
Peoria Astronomical Association will hold an Open House and Dedication of
the renovated Northmoor Observatory Visitor Center (located at Donovan Golf
Course at 5805 N. Knoxville in Peoria) and from 3 - 11 pm. The public is welcome
to attend. The observatory houses the largest refractor telescope in the area.
The dedication will take place at 5 pm.
Noche
de Fiesta will be held Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom and
includes an evening of dancing and great food. Salsa dancing lessons will be
given from 7 - 8 pm, and music and dancing will take place from 8 - 11 pm.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Student tickets are available
for $10. Tickets on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all
Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, online at 
The
45th Annual Itoo Shish-Ka-Bob will take place at the Itoo Hall on Sunday
from Noon - 7 pm. Beef shish-ka-bob, cabbage rolls, Lebanese salad & pita bread
are available at a cost of $12 for adults and $6 for ages 12 & under. There will
also be a cash bar available. For more information, call 309-676-9725.
Pioneer
Days will take place at Sommer Park on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm where you can
experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century.
Admission is $2 per person, age four and up. This is a wonderful
opportunity for scout and youth groups to learn about history. There will be
presentations each month that highlight that month's theme. For more
information, call 309-691-8423.
WWE
Smackdown World Tour comes to the U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Sunday
beginning at 5 pm. Tickets are $95, $50, $35, $25 and $15 and are available at
U.S. Cellular Coliseum Box Office, online at
The
Peoria Municipal Band will perform at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre on
Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Guest vocalists will also perform. Admission is free.
For more information, visit