Rivermen, Mary Poppins, Next to Normal, Bradley Basketball & 85th Annual Itoo Supper
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"The
Nightmare Before Christmas" Chrysanthemum Show continues daily at Luthy
Botanical Garden. Hours are 10 am - 5 pm on Tuesdays - Saturdays and from Noon - 5 pm on
Sunday. Cost is $2.50 for adults (ages 13 and up) or free
for children aged 12 and under and Garden Members.
The
Peoria County Triad's 3rd Annual Chili Supper and Bake Sale will take place
today (Thursday) from 4 - 7 pm at the First Church of the Brethren (located at
4714 N. Sheridan Road in Peoria) featuring all you can eat Chili, cornbread,
dessert and drinks for a suggested donation of $5 per person. The bake sale will
be based on donations as well. All proceeds go to further the programs of Peoria
County Triad.
Move
Over Mrs. Markham continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre
in Goodfield and runs through November 11. On Thursdays, Fridays &
Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm and
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 
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Lake Erie Monsters tonight (Thursday) at
the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7 pm.
The Rivermen also face the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday at 7 pm. Individual game
tickets range in price from $13 - $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic
Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at
The
Central Illinois Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature
Center tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of
trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another.
Admission is free. Membership to the CIHS is $20 per year which includes the
quarterly newsletter.
Disney's
Mary Poppins will be presented at the the Peoria Civic Center beginning at
7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) and at 8 pm on Friday, at 2 pm and 8 pm on Saturday
and at 1:30 pm on Sunday. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75 and are available
at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, 
Whisper
& Shout at the Contemporary Art Center is an open mic for sharing and
inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), show begins at 8 pm.
Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. 
The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spotfeaturing Motown Junkies beginning 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.
Salsa
at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson also on Friday 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 any
of these events, call 309-674-6877.
Phil
Palisoul 
ADownton Abbey Season 2 Marathon will be held from 10:30 am - Noon on
Friday at the North Branch of the Peoria Public Library (located at 3001 W Grand
Pkwy. in Peoria). Every Friday an episode from Season 2 will be presented from
this program that explores the impact of WWI on the people of Great Britain.
Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information,
visit 
The
CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place on 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
Central Illinois Youth Symphony will present 
The
Bradley Braves Volleyball team will take on Creighton at 7 pm on Friday and
Northern Illinois at 7 pm on Saturday at the Renaissance Coliseum.
Amazing
Love: The Story of Hosea will be shown beginning at 7 pm on Friday at the Peoria
First Church of the Nazarene (located at 5504 N. University St. in Peoria.
Admission is free. For more information, visit
Next
to Normal will be presented by the Corn Stock Winter Playhouse at the Corn
Stock Theatre Center (located within upper Bradley Park in Peoria) beginning at
7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for
adults and $10 for students 18 & under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling
309-676-2196 or online
at 
The
The
Diabetes Awareness Expo will take place on Saturday from 9 am - Noon at the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center (located at 600 NE Water Street in
Peoria). Admission is free. The will be free blood glucose screenings,
educational information and door prizes. For more information, call 309-683-8383.
The
Methodist Medical Center Service League will hold its 
Studios
on Sheridan (located at 929 N. Sheridan Road in Peoria) will host a 
The
50th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet will be held on Saturday at the Peoria
Civic Center in the Ballroom with the social hour beginning at 6:30 pm followed
by dinner at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the NAACP Office
(located at
101 S. MacArthur Hwy. in Peoria) or by calling 309-672-6344 and also at the President's Office
(located at at 419 Fulton Suite 218 in Peoria) or by calling 309-637-1010.
The
Spirit of Peoria will host a Murder Mystery Cruise on Saturday
with boarding at 7 pm and cruise from 8 - 10 pm. The cast of the
Champaign-Urbana Theater Company will dine and mingle with you as the mystery
unfolds in "Dying to Win". Tickets are $47 for adults and $23.50 for kids ages 4
- 12 and reservations may be made by calling 309-637-8000 or online at
The
Peoria Park District Sport Auction will be held at the Peoria Riverplex
(located at 600 Northeast Water Street in Peoria) on Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm
with the live auction beginning at 2 pm. Sports card vendors will be set up to
buy, sell or trade their sports cards and collectibles. Proceeds benefit Peoria
Park District Youth Sports. Admission is $1 and kids 12 & under free. For more
information, visit
The
85th Annual Itoo Supper will be held at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W.
Farmington Road in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 7 pm. The cost for adults is $15 and
children under twelve years of age are $8. Beverages, desserts and Lebanese
delicacies will also be available. The freshly prepared food is served family
style at your table, or carry outs are available. Tickets are available by
calling 309-676-9725 or by contacting any member or are also available at the door.
The
Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation will host the