Chiefs Season Opener, Central Illinois Auto Show, Rivermen, Doc Severinsen & Noche De Fiesta Cinco
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The
Young Professionals of Greater Peoria (YPGP) April Social will take place at
Dewberry Architects (located at 401 S.W. Water Street, Suite 701 in downtown
Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm. The event is free for YPGP members or
$5 for non-members. Registration for membership is available at 
The
Metro Peoria Committee will present "City and County Collaboration," a
free public workshop to explain current collaborative efforts between the City
of Peoria and Peoria County tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 7 pm at the ICC North
Campus in Peoria. Representatives from the County Board and City Council will
discuss current initiatives and opportunities. For more information, call
309-690-6900 or register online at 
The Peoria Chiefs Season Opener will take place tonight (Thursday) against
the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers beginning at 6:30 pm at Peoria Chiefs Stadium.
They play again at home on Friday at 6:30 pm, on Saturday at 1 pm and on Sunday
at 2 pm. Individual tickets are $10 for club box seating ($11 on Fireworks
nights) and $7 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office,
by calling 309-680-4008 or online at 
Unnecessary
Farce continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and
runs through April 14. 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 $33 for Thursdays, $35 for
Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call
309-965-2545 or go to 
TheCentral Illinois Herpetological Society will meet tonight (Thursday) at
Forest Park Nature Center beginning at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles,
announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact
with one another. Admission is free. 
Whisper
& Shout will take place tonight (Thursday) at the Contemporary Art
Center is an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30 pm
and show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For
more information, call 309-674-6822.
Dan
St. Germain will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8
pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for the Thursday
and Friday & Saturday 10:30 pm performances and $15 for the other performances.
For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The
Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association's 2013 Central Illinois Auto Show
will feature its 34 dealers displaying over 300 vehicles from 30 different
manufacturers at the Peoria Civic Center from Noon - 8 pm on Friday, 11 am - 8
pm on Saturday ad from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 16 &
older and free for ages 15 & under with a paid adult. Friday is Senior Day with
ages 60+ admitted at ½ price ($2.50) and Sunday is Family Day where two adults
and children age 15 & under are admitted for $8. For more information, visit 
Sample
beer & wine samples from local distributors and wineries at the 3rd annual
Beer & Wine Tasting on Friday from 4:30 - 8:30 pm at Barrack's Cater Inn
(located at 1224 W. Pioneer Pkwy. in Peoria). Admission is $25 in advance or $30
at the door and includes a souvenir glass, beverage samples, appetizers and a
silent auction. SAMS Rescue is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that
provides no-cost spay/neuter service and are raising money for a no-kill animal
shelter in the Elmwood/Brimfield area. 
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
Contemporary Art Center will feature Dexter O'Neal and Funk Yard on Friday
beginning at 5:30 pm. 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 to DJ Matt Vasquez 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.
The
Peoria World Affairs Council presents "Is the Arab Spring Turning to Winter?:
Democracy Movements, Islamist Movements, and an Uncertain Future," featuring
sessions and addresses by area professors and national dignitaries. The
conference runs from 5 - 9 pm on Friday and from 8 am - 2:30 pm on Saturday at
the Par-A-Dice Hotel. Cost is $125 for the general public and $100 for PAWAC
members and students. For more information, call 309-677-2454 or visit 
The West MacQueen Street Band will perform at Coyote Creek Golf Club (located
at 8201 W. Lancaster Rd. in Bartonville) with doors opening at 6:30 pm.
Admission is $5. A cash bar and hors d 'oeuvres menu will be available. For more
information or to reserve a table, call 309-633-0911 x11 or visit 
David
Alwan, owner of Echo Valley Meats in Bartonville, will be featured on the ABC
Television Network's Shark Tank! show beginning at 8 pm. Catch a sneak peek
now at 
APrincess and Pirate Event will take place at the Peoria Zoo on Saturday
from 11 am - 2 pm where kids are encouraged to come dressed in their "royal"
outfit or their buccaneer best as they explore the world of princesses and
pirates. Kids will meet parrots and "dragons" up close, do a themed scavenger
hunt throughout the Zoo for fun prizes, play games where kids might have to
"walk the plank" and more. Regular admission applies: $9 for adult (aged 13 and
over), $5.25 for children (aged 3-12), $8 for senior citizens (aged 65 & over)
or free for kids aged 2 & under. For more information, visit 
Take
a tour of the St Jude Dream Home (located at 3011 W. Wessex Dr. in
Peoria) from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and from Noon - 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is free. Estimated value of the home is $335,000 and it
features four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, is approximately 2,400 square
feet with an upstairs laundry room and open floor plan with a great room with a
fireplace. The Dream Home is a fundraiser for the local St. Jude affiliate.
Tickets for the raffle are $100 each and are available by calling 800-390-3196
or in person at Kroger locations in Peoria and Tazewell County. The winner will
be drawn on Sunday, April 14. For more information, visit 
The
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Family and Business Showcase
at the Avanti's Dome in Pekin on Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm. Network with Chamber
members, discover local products and services, and enjoy door prizes and more
entertainment. Parking and admission are free. For more information, call
309-346-2106 or visit 
Let
your pooch hunt for a tasty treat at the sixth annual Pet Pantry Easter Egg
Hunt for Dogs at the Oakwood Dog Park in Morton on Saturday. The public hunt
runs 1 - 3 pm or dog owners can reserve a time between 10 am and 1 pm at 
Welcome
spring with an Old-Fashioned Barn Dance at the Washington Middle School
(located at 1100 N. Main Street in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm
with an introduction to barn dance basics beginning at 6:45 pm. Admission is $5
with a $20 maximum for families. You are invited to bring a snack to share. For
more information and directions, call 309-274-5358 or 309-274-2228. 
ThePeoria Rivermen will take on the Rockford IceHogs on Saturday at the
Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning 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 
Heartland
Festival Orchestra will host a special concert featuring Doc Severinsen and
the Stiletto Brass at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N
Wilmor Road in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $40 for
adults and $20 students and are available at Kidder Music (located at 7728 N.
Crestline Drive in Peoria) or online at 
Noche
De Fiesta Cinco will take place on Saturday featuring live music by Chicago
band Impacto Boricua playing from 8 - 11 pm in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom.
The event will also include prizes, dance lessons and music by DJ CABALLERO from
7 - 8 pm and performances by Salsa Touch and Peoria Latin Vibe. Tickets are $15
in advance, $20 day of the event and $10 for students.