Andrew Jackson, One Third of a Nation, Goodnight Desdemona, Andre Watts & Bison Grounds Blessing Pow Wow
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Unnecessary
Farce continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and
completes the run of this show on 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 $33 for Thursday, $35 for
Friday and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturday. For more information, call
309-965-2545 or go to 
Bloody,
Bloody Andrew Jackson will be presented by the Eureka College Theatre
Department in Pritchard Theatre on the Eureka campus tonight (Thursday) through
Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm each night. Tickets are $5 with cash or check only
and reservations are available by calling 309-467-6363 or at the door. The show
is rated R for violence, language, and subject matter: no one under 18 will be
admitted. For more information, visit
The
Bradley University Theatre Department will present One Third of a Nation
tonight (Thursday) through Saturday beginning at 8 pm and at 2:30 pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley faculty, staff and senior citizens
and $7 for students and are available at the Bradley box office, by calling
309-677-2650 or online at 
Tim
Meadows will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 or $16 with cash
for the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm performances and $20 or $21 with cash for
the other performances. For more information and to reserve seats, call
309-673-5853 or visit 
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature South Side Cindy & the Slip Tones 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. 
ACelebration of Mayor Maloof's Legacy to the Arts will be held at
Riverside Community Church (located at 714 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria) on
Friday beginning at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and it will feature live musical
performances by Mayor Maloof's granddaughters, Markie and Michy Maloof, a
special preview performance of the Peoria Ballet's upcoming production of Snow
White, the ICC Jazz Ensemble and a full performance of the 2013 ICC Readers'
Theatre show, entitled, "It's OK 2 B U!". As a salute to Mayor Maloof's
commitment to fighting childhood cancer, a goodwill offering will be collected
from the audience to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 
Sky
Pro Wrestling: Ignition will take place on Friday at Bellevue Plaza (located
at 325 S Bellevue Ave. in Peoria) with doors opening at 7 pm and the first bell
at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 and free for
children 4 and under. 
The
Peoria Magicians Assembly will present "An Evening Of Magic" with a show
on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm and a show on Saturday at 3 pm and at 7:30 pm all
at the Expo Gardens Opera House. Cost for the Friday and Saturday evening shows
is $10 for adults which includes a free ticket for a child through age 12,
additional children are $5 each and for the afternoon show on Saturday,
admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit
Corn
Stock for Kids will present Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. beginning at
7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday at the Corn
Stock Theatre Center. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children aged 12 and
younger and are available at he Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196
and online at 
Goodnight
Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) will be presented by the ICC Theatre
Department on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm and at 2:30 pm on Sunday in
the Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre on the East Peoria ICC campus. Tickets
are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors citizens and are available at the
ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Peoria
Players Theatre will host a Vintage Clothing Sale in the lobby of the
theatre (located at 3200 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday from 8 am - Noon.
Admission is free. Many unique items, along with costumes and clothing in all
sizes and from all eras, will be available. For more information, call
309-688-4473.
The18th District Congressional Art Show, featuring original works by local
high school students, will take place in the Peoria Public Library Main Gallery
on Saturday from 10 am - Noon. Admission is free. Winners are recognized
both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The
winning entries from each Congressional District are displayed for one year in
the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. View last year's winner from the 18th
Congressional District, "Of Night and Life" by Maya Jain online at 
The2013 Strike Out Children's Cancer Bowl-A-Thon will take place at
Jillian's Sports Grille on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm featuring individual and team
awards, a 50/50 raffle and more. Cost to participate is $10, with proceeds
benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To register or for more
information, send an email to 
The Arthritis Walk Kick Off will take place at PetSmart in East Peoria
(located at 208 River Road in East Peoria) on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm. Bring
the family and dogs out to enjoy different pet vendors, adoption agencies, and a
bouncy house for the kids. The Arthritis Walk will take place on June 1st at
Midstate College and the new section of Rock Island Trails. This is a chance to
ask questions about the Walk and learn about fun and creative ways to raise
money for the cause.
Mike
Epps will perform at US Cellular Coliseum on Saturday beginning at 8 pm.
Tickets range in price between $37.50 and $57.50 and are available at the US
Cellular Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 and
online at 
The
Peoria Symphony will present Andre Watts Plays Beethoven on Saturday
beginning at 8 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Theater. The PSO brings back the
World Artist concept with the internationally-renowned pianist Andre Watts who
remains one of today's most beloved superstars. Tickets range from $26 - $51 and
are available by calling 309- 671-1096 or online at
The Annual Bison Grounds Blessing Pow Wow will take place at Wildlife Prairie
Park on Sunday beginning at 10 am. This sacred Native American ceremony,
co-hosted by Seven Circles Heritage Center, begins with the blessing of the
Park's bison herd and their summer pasture. The ceremonies will be followed by a
day full of celebration through dance, song, organic art, and demonstrations
throughout the park. The Pow Wow at the train depot activities from Noon - 4 pm
include a native American singers and dancers drum circle hosted by Spirit of
the Rainbow with guests from Black Fox and Eagle Ridge, storytelling, fry bread
sampling, spirit doll demonstrations, flute making and free children's crafts.
Admission is $8 for ages 13 & up, $6 for ages 3-12, $7 for senior citizens aged
65+ and ages 2 & under and park members are free. For more information, call
309-676-0998 or visit
The
32nd Annual Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be
held at the Peoria Civic Center on Sunday with a social hour beginning at 10:30
am and luncheon at noon. To reserve tickets, call 309-682-4255.
A
special concert by Turas will be held on Sunday at 2 pm at the
Chillicothe Public Library (located at 430 N Bradley Ave. in Chillicothe). Enjoy
the rollicking tunes of Ireland in the unique setting of the library proper.
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.