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The
Odd Couple (Female Version) continues its run at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield
closing on Sunday. On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 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 www.barn2.com
Find a Coupon for $5 Off Per Couple on Peoria-Deals.com!
The
Peoria Chiefs will take on the Burlington Bees tonight (Thursday) & Friday
beginning 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 www.PeoriaChiefs.com Find a Coupon for $3 Off Club Seats in August on Peoria-Deals.com!
The
Peoria Area World Affairs Council will present "The United States and
European Union Trade Perspectives," featuring Caterpillar Inc. Chief
Economist for Mining and Power Systems Nicolas Clerc, at the IVY Club tonight
(Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for
PAWAC members in advance and free for students through grade 12. Register online
at
www.artstix.artspartners.net or learn more at www.pawac.org
Brett
Erickson 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 show are $13
and $12 with cash payment For more information and to reserve seats, call
309-673-5853 or visit
www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Peoria
Historical Society's Abraham Lincoln and The Civil War Tour tells the
story of Lincoln's visits to Peoria, the Civil War troops and Camp Peoria & Camp
Lyon where they trained and will take place every Friday in August 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. The tour will take place every 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 Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery Trolley
Tour which winds along Grandview Drive takes place every Saturday in August
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 www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org
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 for
these cruises are $16 for adults, $14 for senior citizens, $10 for kids ages
4-12 and are available at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com
For more information or to reserve your seats via phone, call 309-637-8000.
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Matthew Curry & the Fury
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. For more information, call 309-674-6877. 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 any event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org
The
Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria will host the 17th
Anniversary of the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis, which showcases
Irish heritage through food, dance, song, drink, cultural exhibits and more at
Festival Park on the Peoria Riverfront. Hours are 4 pm - 11:30 pm on Friday,
9:30 am to 11:30 pm on Saturday and 9:30 am - 6 pm on Sunday. Admission for
adults is $7 before 5 pm and $9 after 5 pm with weekend passes selling for $15.
Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.erinfeispeoria.com
Company
opens at Corn Stock Theatre on Friday and runs through Saturday, August 31st at
the tent (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm each night.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students through high school (with ID)
and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or
online at
www.CornStockTheatre.com Find a Buy One, Get One Free Deal for Company on Peoria-Deals.com!
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 www.epicpeoria.org or
www.facebook.com/epicpeoria
The
RiverFront Market willtake 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 http://www.peoriariverfront.com
Footsteps
5K Against Fibrosis will be held on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday with
registration beginning at 8 am and the race beginning at 10 am. Race fees are
$40 for adults and children aged 16 and up and $20 for children aged 15 and
under. All participants will receive a coupon good for a free kids meal (hotdog,
chips, soda), free entry to Erin Feis and $40 entries also receive two
drink tokens to use the day of the race at Erin Feis. For more information or to
register online at
www.flynn4cf.com
The
Annual Hummingbird Festival will be held at Forest Park Nature Center on
Saturday from 9 am - Noon featuring Vernon Kleen from Springfield, one of the
few licensed hummingbird banders in the U.S. Experience the feeling of the
heartbeat of a hummingbird and "adopt" one of these beautiful flyers. Admission
is free, however, donations are appreciated.
The
4 Directions Healing Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Native Americans
Speak at Shore Acres Park in Chillicothe on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.
Featuring drum and dance performances, storytelling, children's learning time,
food, vendors, live music plus opportunities to learn about Native American
culture from a variety of tribal backgrounds, admission is free. For more
information, call 309-635-1107 or visit
www.4directionshealingfoundation.com
An
Arm and a Leg: Civil War Medicine will be the topic of demonstrations held
at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday beginning at
11:30 am. What would it be like to work in or be treated at a field hospital
during the Civil War? Learn with the 17th Corps Field Hospital re-enactors. View
medical equipment from the 1860s, talk with the doctors and nurses, and watch
major and minor surgery 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
http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The
Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts will host auditions open to the public
for their upcoming production of "The Nutcracker" at their studio
(located at 3117 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 11 - 11:30 am for
ages 4 - 7, from 11:30 - Noon for ages 8 - 11 and from Noon - 1:30 pm for ages
12 & up. Dancers, actors, tumblers, twirlers and all those interested in being
on the stage are welcome to attend: everyone will receives a role. Please wear
proper ballet attire or clothes that are form fitted and movement friendly. For
more information, call 309-621-3164 or visit www.cornerstoneballetpeoria.com
The25th Annual Duck Race to benefit The Center for Prevention of Abuse will
take place on Saturday on the Peoria Riverfront with activities beginning at
noon and the race at 2 pm. There will also be live music, food, kids games and
more with a grand prize or $5000. For more information and to purchase ducks,
visit
www.duckrace.com/peoria
ThePeoria Midwest Flames, an American Basketball Association
semi-professional team, will take on the Chicago Fury on Saturday and the
Milwaukee Vipers on Sunday at the Woodruff Career and Technical Center Gymnasium
both beginning at 3 pm. Admission is $5 and children 5 and under are free. For
more information, visit www.midwestflamesbasketball.com
The
Illinois CancerCare Foundation Young Leaders Board will host the 2nd Annual
Golfin' in the Wild fundraiser at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday
beginning at 4 pm. The event includes food and other activities along the
nine-hole course, including a craziest shot contest and an after-party featuring
dinner, raffles, silent auction and more entertainment. Registration is $50 per
person, $95 for a twosome or $180 for a foursome. For more information, call
309-243-3320 or sign up at
www.illinoiscancer.com/GolfinInTheWild
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
astronomical.org
TheBehind Every Bride Bridal Showcase will feature over 40 wedding pros at
the Par-A-Dice Hotel (located at 21 Blackjack Blvd in East Peoria) on Sunday
from 11 am - 3 pm. Every bride will receive a swag bag and there will be fashion
shows by Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique at Noon and 2 pm with entertainment by DJ4U.
Admission & Parking are free. Pre-register online at
http://www.behindeverybride.com
Step
back in time and experience 19th century life in rural Peoria County at Sommer
Park's Pioneer Days on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm. Activities at the
Homestead, Barn, Blacksmith Shop and Schoolhouse may include laundry, gardening,
woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, hands-on children's activities. This
month's theme is "Period Food Preservation" Admission is $2.25 per person for
ages 4 and up.
The
Peoria Riverfront Museum will present "Ansel Adams: A Son's Perspective"
at the Peoria Riverfront Museum beginning with a , a reception with light hors
d'oeuvres on Sunday beginning at 5 pm and lecture beginning at 6 pm. A special
presentation by Michael Adams, he will share memories of his father's career in
the Giant Screen Theater. Admission is $20 for members or $25 for non-members.
For more information, call 309-863-3010 or visit http://peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Find Peoria area events and
entertainment by
visiting
our
Events Calendar
any time!
The
Odd Couple (Female Version) continues its run at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield
closing on Sunday. On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 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
Peoria Chiefs will take on the Burlington Bees tonight (Thursday) & Friday
beginning 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
Peoria Area World Affairs Council will present "The United States and
European Union Trade Perspectives," featuring Caterpillar Inc. Chief
Economist for Mining and Power Systems Nicolas Clerc, at the IVY Club tonight
(Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for
PAWAC members in advance and free for students through grade 12. Register online
at 
Brett
Erickson 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 show are $13
and $12 with cash payment For more information and to reserve seats, call
309-673-5853 or visit 
Peoria
Historical Society's Abraham Lincoln and The Civil War Tour tells the
story of Lincoln's visits to Peoria, the Civil War troops and Camp Peoria & Camp
Lyon where they trained and will take place every Friday in August 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. The tour will take place every 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 Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery Trolley
Tour which winds along Grandview Drive takes place every Saturday in August
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 
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 for
these cruises are $16 for adults, $14 for senior citizens, $10 for kids ages
4-12 and are available at the dock or online at 
The
Contemporary Art Center will feature Matthew Curry & the Fury
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. For more information, call 309-674-6877. 
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 any event, call 309-674-6877 or visit
The
Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria will host the 17th
Anniversary of the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis, which showcases
Irish heritage through food, dance, song, drink, cultural exhibits and more at
Festival Park on the Peoria Riverfront. Hours are 4 pm - 11:30 pm on Friday,
9:30 am to 11:30 pm on Saturday and 9:30 am - 6 pm on Sunday. Admission for
adults is $7 before 5 pm and $9 after 5 pm with weekend passes selling for $15.
Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit 
Company
opens at Corn Stock Theatre on Friday and runs through Saturday, August 31st at
the tent (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm each night.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students through high school (with ID)
and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or
online at 
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 
Footsteps
5K Against Fibrosis will be held on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday with
registration beginning at 8 am and the race beginning at 10 am. Race fees are
$40 for adults and children aged 16 and up and $20 for children aged 15 and
under. All participants will receive a coupon good for a free kids meal (hotdog,
chips, soda), free entry to Erin Feis and $40 entries also receive two
drink tokens to use the day of the race at Erin Feis. For more information or to
register online at 
The
Annual Hummingbird Festival will be held at Forest Park Nature Center on
Saturday from 9 am - Noon featuring Vernon Kleen from Springfield, one of the
few licensed hummingbird banders in the U.S. Experience the feeling of the
heartbeat of a hummingbird and "adopt" one of these beautiful flyers. Admission
is free, however, donations are appreciated. 
The
4 Directions Healing Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Native Americans
Speak at Shore Acres Park in Chillicothe on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.
Featuring drum and dance performances, storytelling, children's learning time,
food, vendors, live music plus opportunities to learn about Native American
culture from a variety of tribal backgrounds, admission is free. For more
information, call 309-635-1107 or visit
An
Arm and a Leg: Civil War Medicine will be the topic of demonstrations held
at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday beginning at
11:30 am. What would it be like to work in or be treated at a field hospital
during the Civil War? Learn with the 17th Corps Field Hospital re-enactors. View
medical equipment from the 1860s, talk with the doctors and nurses, and watch
major and minor surgery 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
Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts will host auditions open to the public
for their upcoming production of "The Nutcracker" at their studio
(located at 3117 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 11 - 11:30 am for
ages 4 - 7, from 11:30 - Noon for ages 8 - 11 and from Noon - 1:30 pm for ages
12 & up. Dancers, actors, tumblers, twirlers and all those interested in being
on the stage are welcome to attend: everyone will receives a role. Please wear
proper ballet attire or clothes that are form fitted and movement friendly. For
more information, call 309-621-3164 or visit 
The25th Annual Duck Race to benefit The Center for Prevention of Abuse will
take place on Saturday on the Peoria Riverfront with activities beginning at
noon and the race at 2 pm. There will also be live music, food, kids games and
more with a grand prize or $5000. For more information and to purchase ducks,
visit 
ThePeoria Midwest Flames, an American Basketball Association
semi-professional team, will take on the Chicago Fury on Saturday and the
Milwaukee Vipers on Sunday at the Woodruff Career and Technical Center Gymnasium
both beginning at 3 pm. Admission is $5 and children 5 and under are free. For
more information, visit 
The
Illinois CancerCare Foundation Young Leaders Board will host the 2nd Annual
Golfin' in the Wild fundraiser at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday
beginning at 4 pm. The event includes food and other activities along the
nine-hole course, including a craziest shot contest and an after-party featuring
dinner, raffles, silent auction and more entertainment. Registration is $50 per
person, $95 for a twosome or $180 for a foursome. For more information, call
309-243-3320 or sign up at
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 
TheBehind Every Bride Bridal Showcase will feature over 40 wedding pros at
the Par-A-Dice Hotel (located at 21 Blackjack Blvd in East Peoria) on Sunday
from 11 am - 3 pm. Every bride will receive a swag bag and there will be fashion
shows by Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique at Noon and 2 pm with entertainment by DJ4U.
Admission & Parking are free. Pre-register online at
Step
back in time and experience 19th century life in rural Peoria County at Sommer
Park's Pioneer Days on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm. Activities at the
Homestead, Barn, Blacksmith Shop and Schoolhouse may include laundry, gardening,
woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, hands-on children's activities. This
month's theme is "Period Food Preservation" Admission is $2.25 per person for
ages 4 and up.
The
Peoria Riverfront Museum will present "Ansel Adams: A Son's Perspective"
at the Peoria Riverfront Museum beginning with a , a reception with light hors
d'oeuvres on Sunday beginning at 5 pm and lecture beginning at 6 pm. A special
presentation by Michael Adams, he will share memories of his father's career in
the Giant Screen Theater. Admission is $20 for members or $25 for non-members.
For more information, call 309-863-3010 or visit