Historic Peoria Trolley Tours, Oktoberfest, Illinois River Sweep, Veterans Pow Wow & Foreigner
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Wines
'N More (located at 151 S Main Street in Morton) will host a Complimentary
Wine Tasting tonight (Thursday) from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy the evening on the
patio with wine by the bottle and artisan cheeses and gourmet foods which will
be available for purchase. For more information, call 309-291-0899.
Greater
Tuna continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and
runs through September 29. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 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
Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more
information, call 309-965-2545 or go to 
Eastlight
Theatre's YouthLight production of Tarzan continues at the East
Peoria High School Auditorium beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $19 and are available by calling the Eastlight Box
Office at 309-699-7469 or online at 
Brandon
T. Jackson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8
pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets for the Thursday and Friday
late shows are $13 and $18 for the other shows (or $1 less with cash payment). For more information and to reserve seats, call
309-673-5853 or visit 
Peoria
Historical Society's Naughty to Nice Trolley Tour, which traces Peoria
history from 1920's to the present, will take place every Friday in
September beginning at 10:30 am leaving from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at
619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria). The Haunted Peoria Tour explores the darker side of
Peoria and takes you to places where strange sightings and legendary deaths have
been reported and will take place every Saturday through October beginning
at 1 pm leaving from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street in
downtown Peoria). And their River City Tour will take place every Saturday in September beginning at 10:30 am leaving from Harp & Thistle (located
at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). 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 
The
Peoria Park District and the German American Central Society will host the
18th Annual Oktoberfest on the Peoria Riverfront showcasing German heritage
through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and more. Hours are Friday
from 5 - 11 pm, Saturday from Noon - 11 pm and Sunday from 10:30 am - 6 pm.
Admission is $9 on Friday, $7 on Saturday before 5 pm or $9 after 5 pm, free on
Sunday before 11 am with canned good donation or $7 after 11 am. Children 12 and
under are free and weekend passes are available for $15. For more information,
visit 
Double
Feature Friday will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Sun Plaza
on Friday from 5 - 8 pm where you can relax with an adult beverage while
listening to live music or enjoy the museum galleries, then head to the
RiverFront for Oktoberfest all for just $10. For more information, call
309-686-7000 or visit 
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature DC 3
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.
Salsa
at the Contemporary Art Center will take place also on Friday featuring a
dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm 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, call 309-674-6877 or visit 
The Gathering of Veterans Pow Wow will be held at Seven Circles Heritage
Center (located at 8817 W Southport Rd in Edwards) on Friday from 6 - 9 pm, on
Saturday from 10:30 am - 9 pm and on Sunday from 10:30 am - 5 pm. All veterans
(past and present) will be honored with healing, honoring and celebrating all
warrior heroes. Activities will include Native American singers, dancers and
vendors. New this year will be the Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes
Traveling Memorial Wall. By popular demand, the Quilts of Tears display (a
tribute to the victims of agent orange), will be brought back to commemorate the
40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Admission is $5 or $10 a
carload. Veterans are free. For more information, call 309-637-1046 or visit 
Enjoy
a Barn Dance at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 E Boy Scout Rd in
Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. First time dancers and families are
welcome - no partner is needed. The ever-popular string band "Too Old To be
Controlled" will provide the music and Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze will teach all
the dances. Admission is $5, with a $20 maximum for families. Please bring a
snack to share.
EP!C
(formerly known as PARC, located at at 1913 W. Townline Road in Peoria) will
host a Farmer's Market every Saturday through October 12th from 8 am -
Noon featuring fresh produce, plants, and artwork from local vendors and
artists, including the EP!C garden and greenhouse. For more information about
the EP!C Market, visit 
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
Illinois River Sweep will take place on Saturday at Forest Park Nature
Center with registration from 8 - 9 am and the sweep runs from 9 am - 12 pm.
Admission is free and gloves and trash bags will be provided. Call 309-686-3360
to register. 
The Gathering at Fort Creve Coeur will take place on Saturday and Sunday from
9 am - 5 pm at Fort Creve Coeur in Creve Coeur. There will be encampments,
blanket traders, demonstrations, bluegrass, country, gospel and Native American
music. Admission is $1 or free for children 12 & under. 
Kids
Rock will present Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans at the Peoria Public
Library North Branch McKenzie Room on Saturday from 1- 2pm. Admission is free.
Lyrics come from the kids themselves - she can be heard on Sirius XM. CD sales
at the event support Friends of Peoria Public Library. For more information,
call 309-497-2120 or visit 
Chemistry
Magic will take place on Saturday beginning at 1 pm in the Peoria Riverfront
Museum Lobby where the Bradley University Chemistry Club will provide activities
and perform chemistry demonstrations. 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 Peoria Historical Society's Annual Henri de Tonti Dinner will take place
on Saturday at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette Ballroom beginning at 6 pm.
Honoring Illinois State Senator Dave Koehler for his principled leadership
contributions to the Peoria area. Entertainment will be provided by Brian Fox
Ellis with live music by John Miller and the Romantics. Cost is $150 per person.
Reservations are requested and may be made online at
Sky
Pro Wrestling will present Sudden Impact! at Bellvue Plaza Fitness Center
(located at 325 S Bellevue Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday with doors opening at 6
pm, the pre-show at 6:30 pm and bell time at 7 pm. Admission is $10 for adults
13 & over, $5 for children aged 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. For more
information, visit 
Foreigner
will perform at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Saturday with
special guests 38 Special beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $55.50, $45.50 and
$35.50 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the U.S.
Cellular Coliseum Box Office, 
The 2nd Annual "Das Bier Run" 5K Run and Walk in conjunction with the
Oktoberfest will be held on Sunday at Peoria Riverfront Park beginning at 12:30
pm north of the Gateway building. Registration fee is $30 and all participants
will receive 2 tokens for either beer or soft drinks after the race as well as
free admission to Oktoberfest that day. Runners and walkers are encouraged to
dress up in Oktoberfest or fun attire. There will be prizes for best costumes.
For more information or to register on-line, vist