Arts in Education, Race for the Cure, Peoria Symphony & Mother's Day Events
Published: Thu, 05/09/13
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The
49th Rennick Art Show, sponsored by the Peoria Historical Society, will be
held at Peoria Public Library Main Library (located at 107 NE Monroe Street in
Peoria in the lower level gallery) through May 30th. Admission is free. The gallery is open
Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 6 pm for viewing.
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!
Fiddler on the Roof
continues at Peoria Players Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday)
through
Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for ages 18
and under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling
309-688-4473 or online at
www.PeoriaPlayers.org
Walt
Willey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 7 pm & 9:30 pm. Tickets are $16 except for tonight's
(Thursday's) 8 pm and the Friday 9:30 pm performances, which are $13. For more
information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The28th 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.
Luthy
Botanical Garden will celebrate National Public Gardens Day with free
admission and garden tours all day on Friday from 10 am - 5 pm with tours
beginning at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Take in the beautiful spring foliage and
learn about the role gardens play in promoting conservation, education and
environmental preservation. For more information, call 309-681-3506 or
visit
www.nationalpublicgardensday.org
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Corn Wolves 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.
On Saturday, the Contemporary Art Center will host an Opening Art Receptionfeaturing Joyce Owens and Angela Dieffenbach from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Live music
will be provided by Paul Weddle & Jason Hatterman. Admission is free, however
donations are requested. For more information on either event, visit http://www.peoriacac.org
An
old-fashioned Barn Dance will be held at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy
Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at at 7 pm. Dance to the lively
music of fiddler John Lane with callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze. First-time
dancers and families are welcome and singles are welcome. Admission is $5 with a
$20 maximum for families. You are invited to bring a snack to share. For more
information and directions, call Gail Hintze at 309-274-5358 or 309-868-7163.
ThePrairie Wind Ensemble will perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center in
East Peoria on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for
students and senior citizens are are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling
309-694-5136 or online at
www.ArtsatICC.com
Turning
it up for Awareness 2013 will take place at Shots Pub & Club (located at
2702 W. Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. There will be
live entertainment provided by D.J. Lavish from 90.7 FM, Amped Up ENT., DJ Killa
K, Lucky Luchi and DJ Ant Bomb plus raffles and door prizes with proceeds going
toward NFMCPA (National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association). Cover charge
is $5 per person. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/261522580660570/
The2013 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday with your U
S Postal carrier collecting non-perishable food item donations left by your
mailbox. All food will be collected by the carriers and donated to local food
banks/pantries. For more information, visit
www.Facebook.com/StampOutHunger
The
28th Annual Komen Peoria Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday
beginning at 7 am at the Metro Centre (located at 4700 N University in Peoria).
Registration is available at the Komen Memorial Office in the Metro Centre
weekdays from 9 am - 5 pm.. For more information, visit
http://www.komenmemorial.org
The9th Annual Peoria Heights Art Fair will take place in Tower Park on
Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Featuring a juried competition of various art
including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics,
jewelry, fiber art and metal work, artists will have their wares for sale. For
more information, visit
http://www.peoriaheightschamber.com
May
Super Saturday will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday
beginning at 1 pm. Demonstrations and activities on a variety of topics will be
offered to museum visitors. 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 http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
ThePeoria Symphony - Visions of Beauty will be presented at Grace
Presbyterian Church (located on State Route 91 in Peoria) on Saturday beginning
at 8 pm featuring Kara Shay Thomson, soprano. Tickets range from $26 - $51
and are available by calling 309- 671-1096 or online at www.peoriasymphony.org
On
Mother's Day (Sunday), all moms will receive free admission at the Peoria Zoo
with paid admission for accompanying children. Regular zoo admission is $9 for
adults, $5.25 for kids aged 3 - 12 and $8 for senior citizens. For more
information, call 309-686-3365 or visit www.peoriazoo.org
AMother's Day Brunch will be held at Coyote Creek Golf Club (located at
8201 W Lancaster Rd. in Bartonville) on Sunday from 9:30 am - 2 pm featuring an
omelet station, Belgian waffle station, salad bar, breakfast & lunch entrees and
desserts. Cost is $21.95 for adults, $9.95 for kids 4 - 12 and free for ages
under 3. For reservations, call 309-633-0911 x11. For more information, visit www.cateringpeoriainc.com
Take
mom on a relaxing 2 hour Mother's Day Lunch Cruise on Sunday on the
Illinois River featuring a hot lunch buffet and live music from the Peoria Pops
Dixieland band. Cruise boarding begins at Noon and cruises from 12:30 - 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $39 for adults and $19.50 for children aged 4 - 12 and including
taxes and gratuities. RiverLife
Gospel will also host a Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday
featuring Scott & Rachel Kramer with boarding beginning at 6:30 pm and the
cruise from 7 - 9:30 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and $22.50 for ages 4-12.
For more information or to order tickets, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com
Find Peoria area events and
entertainment by
visiting our
Events Calendar
any time!
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 
Fiddler on the Roof
continues at Peoria Players Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday)
through
Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for ages 18
and under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling
309-688-4473 or online at 
Walt
Willey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm
and on Friday & Saturday at 7 pm & 9:30 pm. Tickets are $16 except for tonight's
(Thursday's) 8 pm and the Friday 9:30 pm performances, which are $13. For more
information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The28th 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 
Luthy
Botanical Garden will celebrate National Public Gardens Day with free
admission and garden tours all day on Friday from 10 am - 5 pm with tours
beginning at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Take in the beautiful spring foliage and
learn about the role gardens play in promoting conservation, education and
environmental preservation. For more information, call 309-681-3506 or
visit 
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Corn Wolves 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. 
An
old-fashioned Barn Dance will be held at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy
Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at at 7 pm. Dance to the lively
music of fiddler John Lane with callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze. First-time
dancers and families are welcome and singles are welcome. Admission is $5 with a
$20 maximum for families. You are invited to bring a snack to share. For more
information and directions, call Gail Hintze at 309-274-5358 or 309-868-7163. 
ThePrairie Wind Ensemble will perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center in
East Peoria on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for
students and senior citizens are are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling
309-694-5136 or online at 
Turning
it up for Awareness 2013 will take place at Shots Pub & Club (located at
2702 W. Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. There will be
live entertainment provided by D.J. Lavish from 90.7 FM, Amped Up ENT., DJ Killa
K, Lucky Luchi and DJ Ant Bomb plus raffles and door prizes with proceeds going
toward NFMCPA (National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association). Cover charge
is $5 per person. For more information, visit 
The2013 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday with your U
S Postal carrier collecting non-perishable food item donations left by your
mailbox. All food will be collected by the carriers and donated to local food
banks/pantries. For more information, visit
The9th Annual Peoria Heights Art Fair will take place in Tower Park on
Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Featuring a juried competition of various art
including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics,
jewelry, fiber art and metal work, artists will have their wares for sale. For
more information, visit
On
Mother's Day (Sunday), all moms will receive free admission at the Peoria Zoo
with paid admission for accompanying children. Regular zoo admission is $9 for
adults, $5.25 for kids aged 3 - 12 and $8 for senior citizens. For more
information, call 309-686-3365 or visit 
RiverLife
Gospel will also host a Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday
featuring Scott & Rachel Kramer with boarding beginning at 6:30 pm and the
cruise from 7 - 9:30 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and $22.50 for ages 4-12.
For more information or to order tickets, call 309-637-8000 or visit 