Rivermen, The Graduate, Drunken Zombie Film Fest, Bradley Basketball, Sports Show & Itoo Dinner
Published: Thu, 10/31/13
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The Annual Chrysanthemum Show continues at Luthy Botanical Garden from 10 am - 5 pm today (Thursday) through Saturday and Noon - 5 pm on Sunday. This year's theme is "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and is full of hundreds of mums. The Gift Shop will have selected merchandise marked down. Admission is $2.50 for adults aged 13 and up and free for children 12 and under and Garden members. For more information, call 309-686-3362.
Hayrides and Hotdogs will take place at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards) tonight (Thursday) night from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy hot dogs for roasting, chips, carrots, baked beans, marshmallows and drinks plus hayrack rides and mid 1800s Autumn Play Party activities (sack races, fortune telling) Costumes are strongly encouraged for both children and adults. Admission is $6 for ages 11+, $4 for ages 3-10 or $25 maximum for families from same household.
Harvey continues (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and runs through November 10th. 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 
The
Central Illinois Youth Symphony will
present its Spooky Symphony Halloween
Concert tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm
at First Federated Church (located at
3601 N. Sheridan Road in Peoria).
Parents and children are invited to
arrive at 6:30 pm for games and a
costume contest before enjoying an
evening of "haunted" music, including
"Phantom of the Opera," "Faust" and
"Night on Bald Mountain." Admission is
free. For more information, call
309-370-6424 or visit
Pekin
Haunt will take place at Pekin
Paintball Park (located at 14444
Towerline Road in Pekin) tonight
(Thursday) from 7 - 11 pm featuring a
Zombie shoot from a two-story battle
wagon and a corn maze. Admission is $7
for the maze and $25 for the haunted
shoot including 200 paintballs plus
entrance to the maze. For more
information, call 309-346-7000.
Larry
"Uncle Lar" Reeb 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 $12: all other shows
are $14. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The Haunting of the Giant Screen Theater will
feature "Psycho" at the Peoria Riverfront Museum tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm. Adult tickets are $10 each. For more information including a complete schedule, visit 
The CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour
will take place from 5 - 9 pm at 10
different locations in downtown Peoria
including The Mill, Murray Center for
the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center,
and the Peoria Art Guild where visitors
can view artist demonstrations as well
as purchase pieces. For a complete map
of the locations, visit 
Salsa
at the Contemporary Art Center
will feature a dance lesson plus a
special Dia De Los Muertos with
costumes and prizes also on Friday
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 on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit 
Illinois
Valley Fuller Center for Housing will
host "Joining Hands To Thank Veterans",
a fundraiser to help veterans with home
repairs in the Tri-County Area on Friday
from 7 - 10 pm at the American Legion
Limestone Post 979 (located at 4501
Airport Road in Bartonville). Live music
will be provided by Boogie Shooze, plus
there will be a Silent Auction, a 50-50
Raffle and a cash bar. Tickets are $5 in
advance or $7 at the door. For more
information, visit 
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the
Mississippi Riverkings at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Friday and on
Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm each
night. Tickets are $17 and $20 for lower
bowl tickets and $10 and $12 for upper
bowl tickets and are on sale now at the
Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster
locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or
online at 
The
Graduate will be presented by the
Corn Stock Winter Playhouse beginning at
7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets
are $10 for adults and $7 students and
are on sale now at the Corn Stock Box
Office or by calling 309-676-2196.
Peoria
Art Guild will host Dia de los
Muertos, a juried exhibition paying
tribute to the Day of the Dead, on
Friday from 9 pm - midnight featuring
hors d'oeuvres, libations and live
entertainment. Advance tickets are $20
for members, $30 for non-members or $40
at the door. Call 309-637-2787 or
purchase tickets online at 
The
Bradley University Fellows program will
host their annual Pancake Breakfast
on Saturday from 8 am - Noon in Williams
Hall on the Bradley University campus.
Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the
door. All proceeds go directly to Easter
Seals. For more information, call 309
677-3682 or email
Dress
for Success Peoria's "Shop for
Success" will take place at Peoria
Friendship House of Christian Service
(located at 800 NE Madison Ave. in
Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am.
Shoppers may fill one bag for $25 or two
for $40, with some items priced
individually. Purchase a bag between 9
am - noon and fill it again for free
during Bonus Hour from Noon - 1 pm. Sale
items include suits, professional
separates, shoes, accessories and a
selection of designer-brand business
wear. Proceeds go to Dress for Success'
mission of promoting the economic
independence of disadvantaged women by
providing professional attire, a network
of support, and career development
tools. Learn more at 
The
Methodist Service League will hold its
63rd Annual Gift Show in the Atrium
lobby on Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm. The
show features new, gently-used and
handmade items, including infant
clothing, toys, jewelry, holiday and
party decorations, gift wrap,
stationery, silk flower arrangements,
collectibles, baked goods, candies and
more. All proceeds support the patient
care services at Methodist Medical
Center. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, visit 
The
25th Annual Tucker's Toys for Tots
Motorcycle Poker Run will take place
at Walters Brothers Harley Davidson
(located at 615 S Maxwell Rd. in Peoria)
on Saturday with registration beginning
at 10 am and riders departing at 2 pm
for a run through Peoria County.
Participants and guests can enjoy chili,
hot dogs and a 10-percent discount on
Harley-Davidson licensed product that
day. Entry fee is $10 or the donation of
a toy valued at $10 or more. All toys
and funds raised will be donated to the
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
program. For more information, call
309-697-1917.
The Fondulac District Library will
host a public grand opening for its new
East Peoria facility (located at 400
South Richland Street in the Levee
District in East Peoria) with
festivities on Saturday beginning at 10
am including an opening ceremony, tours,
live entertainment, book signings by
local authors Jeanette Kendall and Ken
Zurski, plus activities for all ages.
Nearly triple the size of its previous
facility, the 32,000-square-foot library
features an expanded collection,
increased seating, additional computers,
social and study spaces, and more
convenient service. For a complete
schedule of opening day events and more
information, visit 
The
Peoria City/County Health Department
(located at 2116 N Sheridan Rd. in
Peoria) will host a "Get Covered
Illinois" Open House on Saturday
from 10 am - 1 pm in Room LL100. Take
advantage of in-person counseling and
learn more about the Affordable Care
Act, Illinois Health Insurance
Marketplace, Medicaid expansion and your
healthcare options. Stop in or make an
appointment by calling 309-679-6694. For
more information, call 309-679-6000 or
visit
The
6th Annual Drunken Zombie International
Horror Film Festival will take place
at Landmark Cinemas (located at 3225 N
Dries Ln. in Peoria) featuring the best
indie horror films from around the world
on Saturday & Sunday. Admission
for Saturday (Noon - Midnight) is $15,
Sunday (Noon to 6 pm) is $10 or a
weekend pass is $20. For more
information about the festival, visit 
The Bradley Braves take on West
Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday beginning
at 1 pm at the Peoria Civic Center
Arena. Ticket are $8, $14, $20 and $55
and are available at the Renaissance
Coliseum Box Office, by calling
309-677-2625 or online at 
Kids
Rock will present Mary Macaroni
at the Peoria Public Library North
Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
in Peoria) McKenzie Room on Saturday
from 1 - 2 pm. Mary Macaroni will play
her guitar and use music and magic to
entertain all ages. Admission is free.
For more information, call 309-497-2120
or visit
Peoria
Midwest Flames Basketball will take
on the Southern Illinois Monarchs in the
Woodruff Gymnasium Home Gym (located at
1800 NE Perry Ave. in Peoria) on
Saturday beginning at 4 pm and the
Chicago Court Kingz on Sunday beginning
at 3 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7
for students with ID, $5 for children 6
- 12 and senior citizens and free for
children 5 and under 5. Groups of 10 or
more receive a $2 discount. For more
information and to order tickets online,
visit 
The
Pediatric Resource Center will host ts
annual Harvesting Hope Fall
Fundraiser at the Country Club of
Peoria on Saturday beginning at 6 pm
featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open
bar, live and silent auctions, and
musical entertainment by 3 ½ Men.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by
calling 309-624-9595. For more
information, visit 
Court
Appointed Special Advocates of Peoria
County presents its eighth annual
CASAblanca "Dancing with the Local
Stars" fundraiser at the Par-A-Dice
Hotel on Saturday beginning at 6 pm.
Eight local dignitaries, business
leaders and "celebrities" paired with
some of the Peoria area's most talented
instructors, will go take the dance
floor plus there will be dinner,
cocktails, a silent and a live auction.
Guest judges and attendees will
determine the winners of the 2013
Critics Choice Award that evening, while
the general public can determine the
winners of 2013 People's Choice Award by
submitting votes online at 
The Spirit of Peoria Murder Mystery will take place on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm featuring the the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company where you can dine and mingle with the cast as the mystery unfolds. Tickets are $47 for adults and $23.50 for kids 4-12 and and are available online at 
The 16th Annual Sports Auction and Card
Show will be held at the RiverPlex
(located at 600 NE Water Street in
Peoria ) on Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm.
Vendors will be on hand where you can
buy, sell and trade their sports cards
and collectibles, bid on autographed
sports and entertainment memorabilia
silent auction or try your luck during
the live auction at 2 pm. A raffle for a
chance to win a signed Aaron Rodgers or
Brian Urlacher jersey or a tailgate
package from Alwan and Sons will also be
held. Admission is $1 for adults and
free for kids 12 & under. Proceeds
support youth sports in Peoria. For more
details, call 309-681-2866 or visit 
The 86th Annual Itoo Dinner will be
held at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909
W. Farmington Road in Peoria) on Sunday
from Noon - 7 pm. The menu consists of
Lebanese Cabbage Rolls,Chicken and Rice,
Kebba,Green Beans,Mashed Potatoes and
Gravy, Fried Chicken, Salad and Pita
Bread.The cost for adults is $15 and
children under twelve years of age are
$8. Beverages, desserts and Lebanese
delicacies will also be available. The
freshly prepared food is served family
style at your table, or carry outs are
available. Tickets are available by
calling 309-676-9725 or at the door.
The
4th Annual Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon
will be held at the GAR Hall (located at
416 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria)
on Sunday beginning at 1:30 pm.
Featuring Stephanie Aaron with Larry
Harms & Company, the event includes a
soup supper with dessert and beverages
following the performance. Admission is
$30 with proceeds benefiting the Central
Illinois Landmarks Foundation to help
restore the Grand Army of the Republic
Hall. For more information, call
309-636-7022 or 309-674-6864.
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