Jersey Boys, Spring Home Show, Rivermen & 1930s Border Radio Show
Published: Thu, 02/21/13
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Luthy
Botanical Garden continues its "Garish...but Green" Garden Show, which
runs through March 3rd during regular conservatory hours, which are 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 12 - 5 pm on Sundays (closed on Mondays.) Admission is
$2.50 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Enjoy the best and worst of
landscaping faux pas - from gnomes to flocks of flamingos - and learn about
sustainable practices for your home and garden. For more information, call
309-681-3506.
Enjoy
a Girls Night Out tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm at Wines 'N More
(located at 151 South Main Street in Morton) featuring a free wine tasting.
Local vendors will display their unique merchandise plus there will be free
massages, facials, a wellness coach and wine tasting. Admission is free. For
more information, call 309-291-0899.
Beer
for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight
(Thursday) and runs through February 24. 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
The
2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The
Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, Jersey
Boys, continues at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight
(Thursday) at 7:30 pm, at 8 pm on Friday and at 2 pm & 8 pm on Saturday. Tickets start at $47 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office,
all Ticketmaster outlets,
www.Ticketmaster.com or charge at 1-800-745-3000.
Ben
Bailey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $21 or $20 with cash
payment except for tonight's (Thursday's) performance which is $16 or $15 with
cash payment. This show is rated R. For more information and to reserve seats,
call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The
Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria will host its Official Spring
Home Show at the Peoria Civic Center from 4 - 9 pm on Friday, from 10 am - 8
pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults (age
18+), $3.50 for senior citizens (ages 60+) and kids under 18 are free. After
Feb. 18, visit any area CEFCU member center for a buy one, get one free discount
coupon on the adult admission and the whole family can get in for $7. For more
information, visit
http://www.peoriahomeshow.com
The
Creve Coeur Club of Peoria will host the 115th annual George Washington
Banquet in the Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom beginning at 6 pm. Karl Rove,
political strategist and former senior advisor to President George W. Bush, will
deliver the keynote address. For tickets or more information, call 309-672-2267
or visit
http://crevecoeurclub.com
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Marbin 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. EnjoySwing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center also on Friday from 8:30 -
9:30 pm for the dance lesson and 9:30 pm - 12:30 am for open dancing to DJ Matt
Vasquez. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the San Antonio Rampage at the Peoria Civic
Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm and the Chicago Wolves on Saturday
beginning at 7 pm. 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
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659
The
ICC Theatre Program will present Rashomon on Friday & Saturday beginning
at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East
Peoria. The show is rated PG-13 for mature themes. Tickets are $7 for adults and
$5 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/tickets
The
Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association will host a Beginning Beekeepers
Seminar at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in
Peoria) on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm. Admission is free. In one afternoon you will
learn the basics you need to get started with beekeeping from experienced
beekeepers through videos, written material, and hands-on demonstrations. For
more information, visit
http://hoibees.org
The2013 Annual Greater Peoria Area Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held on
Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center with doors opening at 5 pm and dinner at 6
pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include parking, dinner, membership and a
raffle ticket for door prizes or $25 for a spouse or child (including dinner).
There will be a social hour, dinner, raffles plus a silent and live auction. For
reservations, call 309-472-6781 or 309-645-5819 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GreaterPeoriaAreaDucksUnlimited
The2013 African American Hall of Fame Museum honorees will be inducted at
the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday with a cocktail hour beginning at 5:45
pm and formal program and dinner at 7 pm. Richard Mark, chairman, president and
CEO of Ameren Illinois, will be the featured speaker. For more information, call
309-360-0990.
The
Prairie Storytellers Guild will present their 1930s Border Radio Show
featuring a guest appearance by local historian and author Norm Kelly at 7 pm in
the former Great Central Insurance Building (located at 3625 N Sheridan Road in
Peoria). Be part of the "studio audience" as actors recreate Dr. Brinkley's
Border Radio including miracle cures, unheard-of products and live music.
Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 309-682-2915 to make your
reservation or visit
www.prairietellers.us
The
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will host its 9th Annual Fine Art Live &
Silent Auction on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Enjoy music, food and a cash
bar while bidding on work by Preston Jackson and other area artists. Admission
is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6822 or preview the art online at www.peoriacac.org
Find Peoria area events and
entertainment by
visiting our
Events Calendar
any time!
Luthy
Botanical Garden continues its "Garish...but Green" Garden Show, which
runs through March 3rd during regular conservatory hours, which are 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 12 - 5 pm on Sundays (closed on Mondays.) Admission is
$2.50 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Enjoy the best and worst of
landscaping faux pas - from gnomes to flocks of flamingos - and learn about
sustainable practices for your home and garden. For more information, call
309-681-3506.
Enjoy
a Girls Night Out tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm at Wines 'N More
(located at 151 South Main Street in Morton) featuring a free wine tasting.
Local vendors will display their unique merchandise plus there will be free
massages, facials, a wellness coach and wine tasting. Admission is free. For
more information, call 309-291-0899. 
Beer
for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight
(Thursday) and runs through February 24. 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 
The
2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The
Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, Jersey
Boys, continues at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight
(Thursday) at 7:30 pm, at 8 pm on Friday and at 2 pm & 8 pm on Saturday. Tickets start at $47 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office,
all Ticketmaster outlets, 
Ben
Bailey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $21 or $20 with cash
payment except for tonight's (Thursday's) performance which is $16 or $15 with
cash payment. This show is rated R. For more information and to reserve seats,
call 309-673-5853 or visit
The
Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria will host its Official Spring
Home Show at the Peoria Civic Center from 4 - 9 pm on Friday, from 10 am - 8
pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults (age
18+), $3.50 for senior citizens (ages 60+) and kids under 18 are free. After
Feb. 18, visit any area CEFCU member center for a buy one, get one free discount
coupon on the adult admission and the whole family can get in for $7. For more
information, visit 
The
Creve Coeur Club of Peoria will host the 115th annual George Washington
Banquet in the Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom beginning at 6 pm. Karl Rove,
political strategist and former senior advisor to President George W. Bush, will
deliver the keynote address. For tickets or more information, call 309-672-2267
or visit 
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Marbin 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. 
EnjoySwing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center also on Friday from 8:30 -
9:30 pm for the dance lesson and 9:30 pm - 12:30 am for open dancing to DJ Matt
Vasquez. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit 
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the San Antonio Rampage at the Peoria Civic
Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm and the Chicago Wolves on Saturday
beginning at 7 pm. 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
ICC Theatre Program will present Rashomon on Friday & Saturday beginning
at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East
Peoria. The show is rated PG-13 for mature themes. Tickets are $7 for adults and
$5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC box office, by
calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
The
Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association will host a Beginning Beekeepers
Seminar at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in
Peoria) on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm. Admission is free. In one afternoon you will
learn the basics you need to get started with beekeeping from experienced
beekeepers through videos, written material, and hands-on demonstrations. For
more information, visit 
The2013 Annual Greater Peoria Area Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held on
Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center with doors opening at 5 pm and dinner at 6
pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include parking, dinner, membership and a
raffle ticket for door prizes or $25 for a spouse or child (including dinner).
There will be a social hour, dinner, raffles plus a silent and live auction. For
reservations, call 309-472-6781 or 309-645-5819 or visit 
The2013 African American Hall of Fame Museum honorees will be inducted at
the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday with a cocktail hour beginning at 5:45
pm and formal program and dinner at 7 pm. Richard Mark, chairman, president and
CEO of Ameren Illinois, will be the featured speaker. For more information, call
309-360-0990.
The
Prairie Storytellers Guild will present their 1930s Border Radio Show
featuring a guest appearance by local historian and author Norm Kelly at 7 pm in
the former Great Central Insurance Building (located at 3625 N Sheridan Road in
Peoria). Be part of the "studio audience" as actors recreate Dr. Brinkley's
Border Radio including miracle cures, unheard-of products and live music.
Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 309-682-2915 to make your
reservation or visit 
The
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will host its 9th Annual Fine Art Live &
Silent Auction on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Enjoy music, food and a cash
bar while bidding on work by Preston Jackson and other area artists. Admission
is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6822 or preview the art online at