Cherry & Strawberry Festivals, Hello, Dolly!, WWII Reenactment & Heartland Festival Orchestra
Published: Thu, 05/31/12
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The
2012 Washington Cherry Festival will be held in Washington today (Thursday) through Saturday
night. Highlights of the festival include live music, a carnival, pancake
breakfast on Saturday, the Cherry Fest Run/Walk on Saturday, a merchant area, a Teen night tonight (Thursday), fireworks on Friday
night, crafts and a family bike ride. For more information and a schedule of
events, call 309-444-3321 or 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 featuring a variety of wines. For
more information, call 309-291-0899 or visit
Nunsense
A-Men! presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield runs 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
Sky
Harbor Steakhouse will host "Pickin On Jimmy Buffett & Zac Brown" tonight
(Thursday) from 7 - 9 pm. An open jam session will follow the
performance. Admission is free. A full menu is available: reservations are suggested.
Nick
Vatterot
Celebrate
summer with the Luthy Botanical Garden June Plant Sale from 10 am - 5 pm
on Friday and Saturday and Noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is $2.50 for adults
(ages 13 and up) and children 12 and under and Garden Members are free. Stock up
on new annuals, perennials, veggies and herbs for your garden. For more
information, call 309-686-3362.
The
Peoria Historical Society will host the Old Peoria and the Judge Trolley Tour
every Friday in June from 10:30 am - Noon. The Tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish
Pub in downtown Peoria. 
The
Peoria Historical Society will host the Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery
Trolley Tour every Saturday from June through October from 10:30 am - Noon.
The Tour leaves from Harp & Thistle in Peoria Heights. Tickets for both
tours are $11
per person (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
AlignLife
of Peoria is giving away free 10 minute chair massages at Thirty-Thirty
Coffee (located at 734 Main Street in Peoria) on Friday from 1:45 - 5:30 pm.
Enjoy a relaxing massage before the weekend plus there will also be $150 worth
of
coupons available. For more information, call 309-689-6200.
The
CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place Friday from 5 - 9 pm at 10
different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, Murray Center for the
Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Peoria Art Guild where visitors can
view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the
locations, visit 
The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spotfeaturing Robin Crowe Band 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 night 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 on either event, call 309-674-6877.
Arc
Light Theatre will present a Short Play Festival on Friday beginning at
7:30 pm featuring 4 directors and 4 plays in the Illini Bluffs High School
Theatre (located at 212 N. Saylor Street in Glasford). Admission is $5 per
person. For more information, call 309-455-4095 or visit
Tasting
on the Green will take place Friday at WeaverRidge Golf Club from 6 - 8:30
pm. You will be able to sample a variety of wine and craft beers, view and bid
on silent auction items and enjoy some simple golf activities. Advance Tickets
are only $25 per person or $30 per person at the door and tickets are available
at the Peoria Ballet (located at 809 Detweiller Drive in Peoria) or by calling
309-690-7990. Proceeds fund the Peoria Ballet.
The
LoCash Cowboys with Special Guest Feudin' Hillbillys will perform on Friday on
the CEFCU Center Stage on the Peoria riverfront beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission
is $10 in advance at 
Hello
Dolly! will be presented by Corn Stock Theatre (located in upper Bradley
Park in the tent) beginning at 7:30 pm each night through June 9th. Tickets are
$18 for adults and $12 for students 18 & under with ID and are available at the
Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at
Karaoke
with Greg and LaVonna will be held Friday night at EP's Time Out (located at
1011 E Washington in East Peoria) beginning at 8:30 pm. For more information,
visit 
The
Elmwood Strawberry Festival will be held in downtown Elmwood on Saturday
featuring strawberry treats (such as include strawberry pizza, strawberry
shortcake, strawberry shake ups, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry soda pop &
strawberry jam), musical entertainment, children's activities and crafts. There
will be a car show with registration from 8 am - Noon, the Elmwood Fire Dept, a
pancake and sausage breakfast from 6 am - 10 am, craft booths from 8 am - 6 pm,
the River Valley Antique Association, kids corner, K & D kids pony rides,
balloons by Unique Twist, a hula hoop contest, games, Pat's Trains, plus a food
tent from 10 am - 6 pm featuring grilled pork chops, brats, hot dogs, barbeque,
potato chips and drinks. Admission is free. For more information, visit
The
2012 Washington Cherry Festival 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will take
place Saturday beginning in front of Five Points in Washington at 7:30 am. This
is an Illinois Valley Striders Grand Prix event. Cost is $25 ($30 on Race Day)
for the 5K Run and $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. For a registration form,
visit 
The
Arthritis Walk, the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide signature event that
supports public awareness and raises funds to fight arthritis, will take place
at the Rock Island Trail at Midstate College (411 West Northmoor Road in Peoria)
on Saturday beginning at 9 am. The Dog Walk begins at 10 am. To register for the
walk, visit 
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
The
Great Work Begins Theatre Company featuring Natalie Patrnchak, Andrew
Rhodenbaugh, and Sarah Tilford will present 
Relive
the desperate days of Normandy, 1944, a World War II Reenactment on
Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm at Sommer Park.
Admission $10 per car. On Saturday, the times for the public battles are 11 am &
2 pm and a Veteran Panel will be held at 12:30 pm. On Sunday, a church Service
will begin at 11 am and a public battle will begin at 1 pm. Allied and German
troops will present authentic displays of gear, weapons and vehicles. World War
II veterans are especially encouraged to attend where they will be honored and a
"Veteran's Panel" will be held. There will be transportation available around
the camps for those who need assistance.
The
Exhibition "K'NEX Building Thrill Rides" will take place from June 2nd
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.
Exhibit hours are 10 am - 5 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am -
8 pm on Thursdays and Noon - 5 pm on Sundays. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for youth, $5 for senior citizens or free for
members. For more information, call 309-686-7000.
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
Cornerstone
Academy for Performing Arts will hold auditions for their upcoming production of
The Dave Mathews Tribute Band (DMTB), will perform on the CEFCU Stage on the Peoria
riverfront on Saturday with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person
with tickets available at the gate. For more information, visit
Heartland
Festival Orchestra will present its final concert for the 2011-12 Season,
"Amadeus", at Five Points Washington on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets
are $30 for adults and $8 for students and children and are available online at
Draft
Culture, the female fronted 80s, 90s, and modern rock band, will perform in
an all acoustic show outside of Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery on Saturday
beginning at 8:30 pm. There is no cover. For more information call 309-673-6000.
The
Czech Republic Mission team of First United Methodist Church will host a Bags
Tournament on Sunday from 2 - 5 pm at the church (located at 700 Main Street
in Peoria). The cost is $20 per person or $35 per team of two people. Grand prize
is a new wooden bags game set and other great prizes. To register, email
The
CHOI Bags Tournament will take place on Sunday at the Riverplex
from 10 am - Noon. Cost is $25 for a team of 2. During the
tournament, the telethon will be televised with kid friendly activities all
taking place in the gym. This is a family friendly event. To register your
team, call 309-339-4878 or email 
The
Fitter & Faster Swim Tour is hosting an event at the Greater Peoria Area
Family YMCA (located at 7000 North Fleming Lane in Peoria) on Sunday from 12 - 3
pm. Admission is $75 per person (for online registration) and registration and
full details are available at
Sunday
in the Park will be held on Sunday at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre from 5 -
10 pm with live music, food and fun kids' activities. Admission is free. For
more information, call 309-681-2854.
The
Peoria Municipal Band will perform Sunday at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre
beginning at 7 pm. Guest vocalists will also perform. Admission is free. For
more information, visit