Peoria Chiefs Opener, Auto Show, All in the Timing, Spirit of Living Dinner & Riverfront Museum Gallery Walk
Published: Thu, 04/09/15
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The 34th Annual Congressional Art Show will take place in the Peoria Public Library Main Library Gallery during normal library hours through April 24th. Entries from high school students from the 18th Congressional District will be exhibited. The work on display will represent a variety of mediums. The winning entry will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.For more information, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs open their season tonight (Thursday) against the Quad Cities beginning at 7 pm with another game on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 6 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 
James Johann will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for all shows except for the Friday and Saturday 8 pm shows, which are $15. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The 2nd Friday Film Club will present Singin’ In the Rain on Friday from 2 - 4 pm in the Peoria Public Library Main (downtown) Library auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-497-2143.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature
Friday Night Live! will take place at The Fieldhouse in Campustown with The Future Funk All Stars on Friday from 7 - 10 pm. Admission is free. Food & beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit 
A Gilbert and Sullivan Spoof of Victorian Manners will be presented at the Dingledine Music Center on the Bradley University campus on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for students. First performed on April 23, 1881, this rollicking operetta pokes fun at the aesthetic craze of late 19th century England. Performed by Bradley University's Opera Workshop, under the direction of Kerry Walters, and the Bradley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tim Semanik. Tickets available at the door. For more information, call 309-677-2601.
All In The Timing will be presented by the ICC Theatre Dept. at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center on the East Peoria Campus. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
A Ladies Night Out will take place at California Style Fitness Studio (located at 4450 N Prospect Rd, S2 in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 8pm - Midnight. Take a pole and Burlesque dance class plus enjoy spa services, vendors, raffles & refreshments. Cost is $40. For more information, visit 
Membership Swap Weekend is this Saturday & Sunday and allows members of the Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum and Peoria Historical Society enjoy a weekend of free general admission to all four attractions by presenting their membership card and photo ID.
A Lawn Mower Clinic will be held at the Exposition Gardens Textile Building on Saturday from 8 am - 4 pm. The $35 fee includes cleaning the deck, sharpening the blade, replacing the spark plug and filter and cleaning of the mower. Drop off your mower in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon. For more information, visit 
Hollywood in the Heights, a 10K and 10K relay will take place through the streets of Peoria Heights on Saturday beginning at 8 am. Benefitting HISRA (the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association), cost is $45 through Friday and $50 on race day. Registration and more information is available at 
A Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday from 9 am - noon at Crossroads United Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main St. in Washington). Activities include the UnityPoint - Methodist Wellmobile, diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks, prenatal care information, heart health information, bicycle safety, health & wellness information for all ages, games and activities for children and giveaways. For more information, visit 
Springdale Cemetery (located at 014 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) Opening Day Clean-Up will be held on Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm to prepare the grounds and facilities for spring and summer activities. Volunteers are needed; work gloves and snacks will be provided. To sign up, call 309-681-1400.
Perfect Pastels will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Local artist and teacher Chris Holbrook will guide and advise as you work to create your own interpretation of the world around you. All skill levels are welcome; all materials are provided. Cost is $20 for members or $25 for the public. Ages 13 and up are welcome. Call 309-863-3034 to register and for more information or visit 
Relay For Life of Bradley University will take place on Saturday from 2- 8 pm on the Bradley campus. Featuring live performances by Bradley University students, fun games and a Luminaria ceremony at 7 pm, for more information and to sign up, visit 
The 17th Annual Spirit of Living Dinner will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Honoring and recognizing those who are an inspiration to our community, cost to attend is $175 per person. To register, call 309-692-6650 or visit 
The Rockin' the House Family Dance Party will take place at Northminster Presbyterian Church (located at 10720 N. Knoxville Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy dance performances from local groups including the Peoria Latin Vibe, Cornerstone Academy of Performing Arts, the Peoria Chinese Folk Dance Team, local school flag cadet corps and more and participate in the Mambo for Meals Community Line Dance, a flash mob style dance. Desserts and soft drinks served throughout the evening: children are welcome. Tickets are $7 at the door or $5 if reserved in advance at 
The Eyes Wide Open Masquerade Ball will take place at the Gateway Building (located at 200 NE Water Street in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. An evening filled with live entertainment by the United Groove Theory, heavy appetizers, wine & beer and a cash bar are included. All funds raised stay in the Central Illinois Community. Tickets are $125 for a single ticket or $200 for a couple and are available online at 
The Northern Illinois University Steel Drum Band will perform on Saturday beginning at 7 pm at the Mauer Performing Arts Center at Metamora High School. Admission is $10 at the door or $8 in advance. Advance tickets available by calling 309-367-4151 x574.
The Bloomington Thunder will play at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum (located at 101 S. Madison St. in Bloomington) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $27, $18, $15, $10 with discounts for children 2-12, senior citizens and the military and are available at the US Cellular box office or by calling 309-434-2980 or online 
River City Blues Society will present Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch on Saturday beginning at 7 pm at Goodfellas (located at 1414 N 8th St. in Pekin). Admission is $5 for members and $7 for the general public. For more information, visit 
The Songs From The Woods Concert Series will feature Chris Kastle on Saturday beginning at 7 pm at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights). Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under with a $1 discount for CORE members. For more information, call 309-686-3360.
Trippin' Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute Band) will perform at Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 the day of the show and are available at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
Music in the McKenzie will present the Roundstone Buskers at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. Named for Roundstone, Ireland, the hometown of the great bodhran maker Malachy Kearns, the Buskers play traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Bradley Community Chorus Concert will take place on Sunday beginning at 3 pm at the Dingledine Music Center on the Bradley University campus. Admission is $10 for aults and free for students. Composers represented in the concert include William Billings, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Moses Hogan. The concert is part of the Music Scholarship Concert Series with all proceeds going to scholarships for Bradley music students. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 309-677-2650.
A Gallery Walk with Pixie Jacquin will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in the Permanent Collection-Folk Art Gallery on Sunday beginning at 3 pm & 4 pm. Learn about Outsider art with Mary Lou "Pixie" Jacquin, the collector and an Outsider artist herself, for a unique gallery walk of her personal collection in the "Witness to the Vision" exhibit. The event is free to members and with regular paid admission, which is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors citizens 60+ or $9 for youth 3-17 plus Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount. Reservations are suggested. For more information, call 309-863-3028 or visit