Penguin Project, Dueling Pianos, Rosencrantz and Gildenstern, Kids Fest & Bradley Basketball

Published: Thu, 01/14/16



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The Penguin Project will present Singin' in the Rain, Jr. at Eastlight Theatre (located within the East Peoria High School Auditorium) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the box office at 309-699-7469 or online at www.eastlighttheatre.com  Student tickets only available at the box office or at the performance. For more information about the Penguin Project, visit www.penguinproject.org
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Winterfest, featuring outdoor ice skating, will continue tonight (Thursday) to 9 pm, from 3 - 10 pm on Friday and from Noon - 10 pm on Saturday and Noon -9 pm on Sunday at the corner of Fulton St. and Jefferson Ave. in downtown Peoria. Admission is $10 with skate rental, $8 with your own skates, $5 for children 3 and under or $65 for a season pass. For full details including special promotions, visit www.pncwinterfest.com
The Peoria PlayHouse will host its first Adult Maker Space Night: Space Boat Race tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 pm. Participants will design self-propelling speedboats to race on the Peoria PlayHouse river/water table. Tickets are $25 and include food and snacks plus a cash bar will also be available. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 309-323-6900 or visiting www.peoriaplayhouse.org
Brent Terhune will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday and the Friday 10:30 pm shows and $12 for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Rob Williams Blues Band 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 www.peoriacac.org
Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos will take place in the Ballroom at the MAXAM Building (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) on Friday & Saturday with dinner seating beginning at 6 pm. Admission for the dinner & show are $38 per person. Please note: the show is intended for adults and may not be suitable for children. For reservations, call 309-494-9100.  For more information, visit www.HowlinOnWater.com
Mitch Williams will perform table-side close up magic at the New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant on the Peoria riverfront (located at 120 Southwest Water Street) on Friday & Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm and is free for customers. For more information, visit www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com
The Community Workshop and Training Center will host its annual Super Trivia Challenge at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Registration is $30 and groups can reserve a table of eight for $240 which includes appetizers and a cash bar. All money raised will go toward programs and services for CWTC consumers. For more information, call 309-686-3300.
The Corn Stock Winter Playhouse will present Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students aged 18 and under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com
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American English will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $28 and $38 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com
Peoria Kids Fest 2016, a family-focused community event featuring interactive fun for all ages, will take place on Saturday from 10 am - 7 pm in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall D. With Fun on the Run inflatables, an indoor rock climbing wall, face painting, door prize giveaways, a scavenger hunt, admission is $7 for adults and children and free for ages under 3. A Family Four Pack of 2 adults and 2 children will also be available for $20. For more information, visit www.rbshows.com
Super Saturday: Snow Science will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Explore the science behind snow. 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 www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Four Richwoods High School students will perform a 75-minute Concert of Modern and Classical Music at the United Presbyterian Church (located at 2400 W Northmoor Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. Benefitting the American Cancer Society, tickets are $5 for guests 10 and up. For more information, call 309-688-3480.
Laser Light Night Laser Floyd will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday starting at 6 pm featuring Dark Side of the Moon and again at 7 pm featuring The Wall. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows; members are free. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Pekin Hospital Foundation will host its annual Farm to Table Dinner at the hospital cafeteria on Saturday beginning at 7 pm featuring food from the Harvest Café with proceeds benefiting the Pediatric Unit. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by calling 309-353-0983. For more information, go to www.pekinhospital.org/foundation
The Bradley Braves will take on Missouri State at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 and $55 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com
Wine & Art Night featuring ceramics with Al Corpuz will take place on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Studio 1. Enjoy a selections of wines as you try your hand at wheel throwing by creating a unique bisque ware piece. Cost is $30 for members or $33 for non-members. To register, call 309-686-7000 or visit  www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/events 
Jason Aldean will perform at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington beginning at 7:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are $59.75 and are available at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.Ticketmaster.com
Weddings Unveiled 2016 will take place at the Marriott Pere Marquette on Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. Admission is free with registration at www.peoriaweddingsunveiled.com
Drop-in Drawing will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. Learn the way the masters did and draw inspiration from original works of art sketching a piece or two to take home with you. All ages and skill levels are welcome to check out a kit (folding stool, sketching paper, a clipboard, and a pencil) from the front desk, or bring your own sketchbook: pencils only please. There is no cost to borrow supplies and all ages are invited, however ages 16 and under require an adult in attendance. Admission is free for members and with general 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. For more information call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/posts/669

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