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Life
Could be a Dream continues (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and runs through July 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 $35 for
Thursdays, $37 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $38 for Saturdays. For more
information, call 309-965-2545 or go to 
Family
Night will take place at DragonLand Water Park (located at 193 Red Bud Drive
in Pekin) tonight (Thursday) from 7 - 8:30 pm. Featuring a zero depth, play
area, two water slides that twist and turn and "Dude" the dragon slide with a
mushroom waterfall geyser play features provide wet and wild entertainment for
the whole family. Admission is $8 for a family of 4 and $1for each additional
family member (families residing in the same household). For more information,
visit 
The
Morton Fine Arts Assoc. will host the Air National Guard Band in concert
as part of their Summer Arts in the Park Series at Idlewood Park tonight
(Thursday) from 7 - 9 pm. Admission is free. Bring a blanket and/or chairs.
Concessions will be available. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on the Quad Cities River Bandits tonight
(Thursday) beginning at 7 pm and on Friday at 6:30 pm at Dozer Stadium.
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 
The Jim Markum Swing Band featuring local jazz artists will perform tonight
(Thursday) on the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Peoria's RiverFront from
7 - 9 pm. Admission is free. This event is supported in part by the Illinois
Jazz Society. 
Eastlight
Theatre will present Jekyll and Hyde the Musical at the East Peoria High
School Auditorium tonight (Thursday) through Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $19 for adults, $14 for ages through
high school and $17 for senior citizens aged 60+. Adult tickets are available
online at 
Corn
Stock Theatre continues its run of The Foreigner featuring Peoria native,
professional actor and guest artist, Steve Vinovich, on their main stage in the
tent beginning at 7:30 pm through Saturday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for
students through high school (with ID) and are available at the Corn Stock Box
Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at 
Lakeview
Aquatic Center (located at 1017 West Lake Avenue in Peoria) will host a
Family Swim Night under the lights tonight (Thursday) from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Admission is $12 for a family of 4 with additional children $2.50 each. Children
17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call
309-686-3377.
Tom
Wilson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $16 or $15 with cash
for the Thursday show and $21 or $20 with cash for the Friday & Saturday shows.
For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
Peoria
Historical Society's "Old Peoria and the Judge Tour" which travels
through the earliest sections of downtown and to Peoria's Northside, will take
place every Friday in June beginning at 10:30 am leaving from Kelleher's
Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria). The Grandview
Drive and Springdale Cemetery Trolley Tour winds along Grandview Drive and
takes place every Saturday in June beginning at 10:30 am leaving from Harp &
Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). The "Naughty
to Nice Trolley Tour" traces Peoria history from 1920's to the present and
will take place every Saturday in June beginning at 1 pm leaving from Kelleher's
Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria). Cost for
each tour is $12 (including a $1 tip for the driver) and seniors 65 and older
ride the trolley free with proof of age and a regular ticket purchase. Tickets are available by calling 309-688-5668. For more information, call
309-674-1921 or visit
A
Sightseeing Cruise will take place on Friday on the Spirit of Peoria with
boarding beginning at 1:30 pm and the cruise running from 2 - 3:30 pm. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for senior citizens, $10 for kids
ages 4-12 and
free for infants and are available at the dock or online at 
Artists
on the Boardwalk will take place on Friday at Junction City Shopping Center
(located at 5901 N. Prospect Road in Peoria) from 4 - 8 pm. Local Artists will
display and selling their artwork along the boardwalk along with live music. For
more information, visit 
The
School Yard Fine Arts Fair will be held from on Friday from 5 - 8 pm and on
Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm at the historic Jefferson School (located at 220 E
Jefferson St. in Morton). Fine Artists from across the Midwest will bring their
creations to Morton to show and sell. Enjoy live music and be a part of creating
a community art piece plus there will be a Kid's Art tent with make & take
projects, a sidewalk art demonstration and great food in downtown restaurants.
For more information, visit 
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Flying D'Rito Brothers 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 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, call 309-674-6877 or visit 
Wedding
Banned! will perform on Friday at the CEFCU Center Stage on the RiverFront
with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 per person (available at the gate
day of show). The Landing Bar will be open.
The
River City Blues Society will host Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin Altar
Boys at Goodfellas Pub & Pizza (located at 1414 N. 8th Street in Pekin) on
Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $6 for the general public and $4 for
RCBS members. For more information, call 309 648-8510 or visit 
A Moonlight Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday with
boarding at 7:30 pm and the cruise running from 8 - 10 pm. Live entertainment
will be provided by Barry Cloyd. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $16
for adults, $14 for senior citizens, $10 for kids 4-12 and free for infants and
are available at the dock or online at 
The
RiverFront Market will take place on the Peoria riverfront every
Saturday morning through September from 8 am - Noon in Liberty Park (at the
corners of Liberty and Water Streets) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses,
breads, flowers plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week. Chef
Demonstrations take place the first and 3rd Saturday of each month beginning at
10 am. For more information, visit 
The
Multi Sport Extravaganza, a festival type event that showcases the many
outdoor opportunities and clubs in Central Illinois, will take place on Saturday
at Wildlife Prairie Park beginning at 7 am on Saturday and Sunday. Cost to
participate is $20 per person and for Sunday only admittance, the cost is $10
per person. Live Music on Saturday night will feature Cousin Eddie. You can try
kayaking, SUP, mountain biking, orienteering, running the obstacle course and
more. For full details with activity schedules and to register online, visit 
The Power Walk for Dress for Success (5K/3.1 miles) and 5K Run will be held
on Saturday at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie with registration beginning at 7 am
with the 5K Run starting at 8 am and the 5K Walk starting at 8:15 am. Cost
to participate is $20 for both walkers & runners (ages 13 and up) and children
12 and under may walk with their parents for free. All individual runners
(adults and children) must register. To register online, visit
Join
cycling enthusiasts on Main Street in downtown Morton for the MCB Cycling
Classic on Saturday beginning at 8 am and running throughout the day in
various classes . At Noon, the Celebrity Bike race begins and at 12:15 pm, all
kids are invited to bring their bike and a helmet to join in the Kids free race.
There will be a pedal tractor obstacle course and construction equipment to see
up close. For a full listing of categories and prizes, visit 
Guardian
Fitness (located at 2240 W Townline Road in Peoria) will host a Free Fitness
Event on Saturday from 8 am - 12 pm featuring various fitness
classes, consultations and raffle prizes. All fitness levels are welcomed to
workout or watch. Special pricing will be offered for new members who sign up
during the event. For more information, call 309-691-GFIT or visit
The
Peoria Zoo and American Red Cross Heart of America Blood Services Region are
teaming up to a Summer Blood Drive on Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm and on
Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm at the Peoria Zoo. Donors will receive a half-price zoo
admission coupon for up to two adults and two children for use between June 29th
and July 3rd. Activities will be available for children while parents donate.
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit 
A Robo Rumble will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday
from 10 am - 3 pm where you can be a part of the rumble. Robots will battle
throughout the day in various competitions. The event is hosted by area
high school student FIRST robotics teams from Peoria, Galesburg and Bloomington.
Admission is free to members or $11 for adults, $10 for seniors citizens 60+ or
$9 for youth 3-17 plus Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount. For more
information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The
Annual Rhapsody in Bloom Art Festival will take place from 10 am - 5 pm
on Saturday and from 12 - 5 pm on Sunday. At this celebration of art, music,
food, and bloom held at Luthy Botanical Garden (located within Glen Oak Park off
of Prospect Road in Peoria), you'll find 50 regional artists, listen to top
entertainment groups from the area, taste a diverse range of culinary creations
plus kids can enjoy art activities in the children's garden. Admission is $3 for
adults and free for ages 12 and under. 
The 2013 River City Bags Tournament will take place on Saturday at Kelleher's
Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria) with registration and
late packet pick-up at 9 am and the tournament start time at 11 am. Cost to
participate is $30, $45 or $70 per team of two with divisions for amateurs and
professionals, plus prizes and award payouts of $2,500. Proceeds benefit the
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Peoria. For more information and to register, visit 
The
Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria will host its 22nd Annual Parade
of Homes from 1 - 5 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Admission is free. The tour
includes 20 new homes in various stages of construction by 14 area builders. For
full details including home addresses, visit
Big
Hearts Outdoors, the organization formed in honor of local artist and
outdoorsman Drake Taylor who lost his battle to Moya Moya disease last year,
will host its Summer Festival on Saturday beginning at 3 pm at
Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. The fundraiser will feature a BBQ buffet
dinner, raffle, silent auction, games, jewelry sale, live music and more.
Admission is $15 or $8 for children ages 5 to 13 and free for children 4 and
under. Proceeds will help provide access to outdoor family experiences for
special needs children and young adults. For more information, call 309-253-7127
or visit 
The
Peoria Art Guild will host an Artist Reception for R.C. Sayler and Ken
Hoffman on Saturday from 6 - 8 pm in the Peoria Art Guild Gallery. Admission is
free, and hors d'oeuvres and libations will be served. Sayler's Home Alone and
Hoffman's Frogs, Birds, Cats, Monkeys will be on display through August 7th.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday, 11 am -
1 pm. For more information, call 309-637-2787 or visit 
The
2nd Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday
from 6 - 8 pm at the Peoria Civic Center. Award winners (Bridge to Hope Award)
First Methodist Church of Peoria and (Corporate Friend Award) Caterpillar Inc.
plus the Individual Friend Award to be announced at the event will be honored.
Tickets are $100 per person and are available online at 
7th
heaven will perform on Saturday on the CEFCU Center Stage on the Peoria
RiverFront with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. A
Rock/Pop band from the Chicagoland area, 7th heaven started in 1985 and is one
of the biggest and busiest indie bands in the world.
Stargazing
at Northmoor at the Northmoor Observatory (located on the Donovan Golf
Course at 5805 N. Knoxville Ave. in Peoria) will be open to the public for
stargazing from dusk until 11 pm on Saturday (If the skies are cloudless).
Volunteers will be on hand to aid you in viewing the night sky through the
telescope, locating planets and constellations, and discovering wonders of the
cosmos. Admission and parking is free. For more information, visit the Peoria
Astronomical Society at 
Step
back in time and experience 19th century life in rural Peoria County at Sommer
Park's Pioneer Days from 1-4 pm on Sunday with this month's theme of
Phrenology. Activities at the Homestead, Barn, Blacksmith Shop and
Schoolhouse may include laundry, gardening, woodworking, blacksmithing, candle
making, hands-on children's activities. Admission is $2.25 per person for ages 4
and up.
The
Peoria Municipal Band will perform at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre
on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Guest vocalists will also perform. Admission is free. For
more information, visit