 Money
Smart Week
continues with a series of free financial education classes, events, seminar and
activities throughout the Peoria area through Friday. For more information,
visit
http://www.moneysmartweek.org
or their Facebook page. |
 Common
Place (located at 514 S. Shelley Street in Peoria) will host an open house
tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm to kick off its new
Peaceprints Project
which encourages children and the community to choose nonviolence and cope with
conflict in a peaceful way. Common Place kids will take the Peaceprints pledge
and guests will enjoy peace-themed artwork and entertainment by the Peace
Singers. For more information, visit www.commonplacepeoria.org |
 The
Peoria Area Association of Realtors (located at 7307 N. Willowlake Ct. in
Peoria) will host a free Home Buyer's Seminar tonight (Thursday) from 6 -
8 pm and from 10 am - Noon on Saturday. Topics include obtaining a mortgage,
down payment assistance programs, using a realtor, home inspections and
understanding a credit report. Call 309-688-8591 for more information. |
 Out
of Order continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield
and runs through June 2. 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 www.barn2.com
Find a Coupon for $5 Off Per Couple on Peoria-Deals.com! |
 The
Fresh Market Wine Gala,
featuring an array of food, wine, music and more, will take place tonight
(Thursday) from 7:30 - 9:30 pm to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation. Tickets cost $25 and are available online at www.fe.gd/ihk For more
information, call 309-229-0558. |
 Eastlight
Theatre continues their run of Dream Girls at the East Peoria High School
Auditorium beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. Tickets
are $19 for adults, $14 for ages through high school and $17 for senior citizens
aged 60+. Adult tickets are available online at
http://www.eastlighttheatre.com/tickets.htm For more information, call
309-699-SHOW (7469) or visit
www.eastlighttheatre.com |
 Henry
Phillips
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 www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The
Alzheimer's Association (located at 606 W. Glen Ave. in Peoria) will host a
Chops and Chips Cookout on Friday from 11 am - 1 pm. A $6 donation gets you
a brat or sandwich of your choice (pork chop or chicken) with chips. Drinks will
also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Peoria Walk to End
Alzheimer's. Call 800-272-3900 or fax your order to 309-681-1101. Visit www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information. |
 The 28th Annual Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held on Friday
and each weekday through May 24 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza from 11 am
- 1:30 pm. The Spring Celebration highlights the talents of Pre-K through 12th
grade students from seven Central Illinois counties. Over 12,000 students
perform, exhibit and demonstrate their talents in the Fine Arts and Applied Arts
during the six-week event. Check out www.springcelebration.org for complete information and updated schedules. |
 A
90th Birthday Reception
will be held for
Bob Michel
at the Federal Building (located at 100 NE Monroe in Peoria) on Friday from 3 -
5 pm. Admission is free. The event is hosted by Congressman Aaron Schock. |
 Young
Professionals of Greater Peoria (YPGP)
Secrets of My Success
will take place on Friday from 5 - 7 pm at 2338 W. VanWinkle Way Peoria, IL
61615 (near Autohaus on N. Allen Road). Debbie Simon, President and CEO of
Methodist Medical Center, will speak on the secrets of her success. Simon, who
began her nursing career with Methodist in 1976, has served as Senior Vice
President, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer, since 1999. Admission
is free for YPGP members or $5 for non-members. Register to be a member at www.ypogp.org/dues |
 The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Jared Bartman and We Are the Willows 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.
 Swing
Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center will also take place on Friday
from 8:30 - 9:30 pm for the dance lesson 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 on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org |
 The
seventh annual
Passage to India,
an Easter Seals fundraiser, will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday
beginning at 5:30 pm. Enjoy a fashion show by Easter Seals children, cocktails,
dinner and entertainment while experiencing authentic Indian culture. Dress is
business or Indian attire. Cost is $100 per person and reservations may be made
by emailing kschroeder@cgn.net |
 Join
the Peoria Riverfront Museum for
Wine & Cheese Under the Stars,
featuring a guided tour of the universe by Sheldon Shafer, on Friday from 7 - 9
pm in the Dome Planetarium. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for the general
public. Call 309-863-3027 or register at
www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org |
 A
Family Movie Night featuring
"Hopeful Notes"
will be screened on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the Peoria First Church of the
Nazarene (located at 5504 N. University St. in Peoria). Admission is free. For more information, visit www.pureflix.com |
 TazWood
Dance Company will present their spring concert,
The Fabric of Dance,
at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center on the East Peoria campus
beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday and at 2:30 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $8 for
the general public and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at
the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at http://www.artsaticc.com |
 Kenny
Chesney
will bring his "No Shoes Nation" national tour to the Peoria Civic Center on
Friday beginning at 7 pm. Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves will be opening
acts. Tickets are $77, $39.50 and $25 and are available at the Peoria Civic
Center Box Office, by calling 800-754-3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com |
 The
River City Blues Society will host live blues featuring
Chicago's own Biscuit Miller & The Mix Band
at Goodfellas Pub & Pizza (located at 1414 N. 8th Street in Pekin) on Friday
beginning at 7 pm. Admission $6 for the general public or $4 for RCBS members.
For more information, visit www.rivercityblues.com
or call 309 648-8510. |
 Fight
to the Finish,
a 5K+ race of extreme obstacles and challenging terrain, will take place on
Saturday at Jubilee State Park in Brimfield beginning at 8 am with heats every
15 minutes. At 9 am, the team competition begins followed at 10 am by the Kids
Run and at 11 am, the Youth (ages 14 - 17) begins. Young visitors will enjoy the
kid's activity area filled with games, face painting, and much more beginning at
9 am with a $5 admission per child (it's free to those who are racing in the
Kids Run). For more information & to register, visit
http://choi.osfhealthcarefoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=878 |
 Dress
for Success Peoria will hold its
Spring Shop for Success
Excess Sale
on Saturday from
9 am - 1 pm at Metro Centre between the 50's Diner and Peoria Camera Shop.
Shoppers can build their professional wardrobe and fill a bag with new or gently
used clothes and accessories for $20 or two bags for $30. Proceeds support Dress
for Success Peoria's career and personal development programs. Learn more at www.dressforsuccess.org/peoria |
 The
Peoria Park District's Golf Learning Center will offer a series of free,
hour-long "Spring Into Golf" free clinics for senior citizens (ages 50+)
and Center members. They will be offered on Saturday at 2:15 pm (full
swing), 3:15 pm (chipping), and 4:15 pm (putting). For more information and to
register, call 309-690-7162 or visit http://www.ppdgolf.org/clinics |
 Owens
Center and the Heart of Illinois Skating Club will present "A
Night in Hollywood" Ice Show
at Owens Center (located in Lakeview Park in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7
pm. Featuring the University of Illinois Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team,
tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for ages 5 - 12 and senior citizens and free for
ages 4 & under and are available at Owens Center. For more information, call
309-686-3368. |
 A
Polka Party
will be hosted by the Peoria Area Accordion Club and the Harmonie Singers with
Eddie Korosa at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on
Saturday from 5 - 8 pm. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children.
Appetizers and an authentic German dinner will be served. For more information,
call 309-691-7484. |
 The
St. Martin Chamber Players, directed by David Stewart, will present
"An Afternoon at the Opera"
with selections by Puccini, Bizet, Verdi, Gershwin and more on Sunday beginning
at 3 pm at the Universalist Unitarian Church (located at 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd.
in Peoria). Guest vocalists include Gina Wright, Camilla Russell, Thomas Booth
and Steve Williams. The concert is free and open to the public. An offering will
be accepted and a reception will follow the concert. For more information, call
309-688-5608. |
 The
Orpheus Club of Peoria Spring Concert
will take place at the United Presbyterian (located at 2400 W. Northmoor Rd. in
Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. The club specializes in male voice four
part harmony vocals. Admission is $5 at the door. |
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