Heathers, Frank Caliendo, Shinedown, Concert for Veterans, Shaping Sound & Art on the Rocks
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The Annual Chrysanthemum Show
at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2520 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) continues from 10 am - 5 pm every day through Sunday. The theme is "Hogwarts Garden of Botanical Wonders" featuring a showing of magical plants and Professor Sprout's corner. Admission is $2.50 for ages 13 and up and free for children 12 and under and Garden members. For more information, call 309-681-3506 or visit 
The Central Illinois Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
JJ Grey
& Mofro will perform at Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show, (plus $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door) and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
Whisper & Shout at
the Contemporary Art Center, an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, begins at 8 pm tonight (Thursday). Admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature John Miller & the Romaniacs on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior
non-members.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero also on Friday from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Frank
Caliendo will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $48.75 and $38.75 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting 
Emo Philips will perform
at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are $12. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The CIAO First Fridays
Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at 10 different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, the Contemporary Art Center and the Peoria Art Guild plus The Speakeasy Art Center in Pekin where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit 
Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $39.75 and $45 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting 
The Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present A Concert for Veterans Day at First Christian Church (located at 6400 N. University Ave. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. A multi-media concert on early American history featuring Dr. Jeannine Jordan on organ, tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and children, students and veterans are free. For more information, visit 
Shaping
Sound: Dance Reimagined will take place at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $35, $45, $55 and $75 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting 
A Photography Session
led by Mike Boatman will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm focused on power composition and the value of photography. Cost $15 per person or $5 for Park members and reservations are required: call 309-676-0998 to reserve your spot. Payment is required at the time of reservation and is non refundable. For more information, visit 
The South Side Office of Concern (SSOC) will host the Brunch to Crunch Homelessness on Saturday from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Peoria Civic Center. Featuring an address by 1985 Super Bowl Champion and Chicago Bears Hall of Famer, Dan Hampton plus a brunch buffet, a silent auction and an awards ceremony, tickets are $50 per person and are available by calling 309-222-2571 or online at 
The Illinois Valley Fuller Center for
Housing will host a Spaghetti Dinner including salad and bread on Saturday from 4 - 7 pm at Goodfellas (located at 1414 N 8th St. in Pekin). Featuring a "cupcake bar" with special flavors, music by DJ Jim Dandy, magic by Yort plus a silent auction. Tickets are $8 for adults (drinks extra) and $5 for veterans and children 12 and under. Tickets are available by calling 309-363-3737 or at the door that evening. Proceeds will be used for Home repair projects for Central
Illinois Veterans. This event is sponsored by CEFCU.
Art on the Rocks: A 60s Retro
Cocktail Event will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby and galleries on Saturday from 5:30-7:30 pm. At this theatrical 60s-themed cocktail party celebrating Illinois Women Artists, you'll experience signature cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live jazz music by P.S. Jazz and costumed interpreters portraying the artists represented in the exhibition. Attendants are encouraged to wear their favorite fashions from the 60s. Guests receive two drink tickets for
complimentary cocktails: a cash bar is also available. Tickets are $40 for members or $45 for the public and are available by calling 309-863-3060 or online at 
Newsboys' We Believe
God's Not Dead 2015 Fall Tour will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Advance tickets are $23, $38 for premium tickets or $72 for a family 4-pack of tickets and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting 
A Murder Mystery
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria beginning at 7 pm on Saturday. An interactive event featuring the cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company who will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds, tickets are $47 for adults and $23.50 for kids 4-12 and and are available online at 
Mike and Joe will
perform at Crusens in (located at 2117 W Farmington Rd. in West Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 10:30 pm. Admission is $7 general admission and $5 for students. For more information, visit 
Cheryl Rodey will
perform at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand Parkway in Peoria) as part of the Music in the McKenzie series on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 