The
Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Jazz Night Concert will take place on Friday in the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 for the general public and tickets are available at the door. The ILMEA State Music Education Conference All-State Concert will begin at 1 pm in the Peoria Civic Center arena on Saturday and the Honors Concert will also take place in the Peoria Civic Center arena beginning at 3:15 pm. Both concerts
feature orchestra and choral performances. Admission is $5 for the general public for both concerts and tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit www.ilmea.org/events/16imec CLICK the image to watch the ExplorePeoria.com Entertainment Video Report about the ILMEA Conference!
Queensrÿche will
perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $32 for general admission and $40 for VIP loft seats plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at www.LimelightEventplex.com
Behind Every Bride
will host its annual Bridal Bash at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria from 5 - 9 pm on Friday & from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday. Featuring mini bridal shows by Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique, entertainment by DJ4U, over 70 wedding professionals, a tabletop gallery for inspiration and a vintage market, admission and parking are free. Registration is required and is available online at www.behindeverybride.com
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature State of Mind 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
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 Peoria
Rivermen will take on the Fayetteville Fireants at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7 pm and at 3 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $20, $17, $12 and $10 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com For more information about the Rivermen, visit www.Rivermen.net Find a $13 Friday Ticket, Hot Dog & Drink Ticket Deal plus other coupons on Peoria.Deals!
Loni Love will perform
at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $21. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The Polar
Plunge 2016 will take place on Saturday at the East Peoria Boat Club (located at 707 Collins Lane in East Peoria) beginning with registration at 10 am and the plunge at 1 pm. The event was originally scheduled for January 1, but due to flooding was postponed. Fee to participate is $20. To register or for more information call 309-635-0605 or visit www.facebook.com/EastPeoriaBoatClub
The Eat, Drink
& Be Married Bridal Event will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Road in Washington) on Saturday from Noon - 2:30 pm. Featuring a free wine tasting from Olio & Vino, a food tasting from local caterers, wedding cake samples, photographers, DJ services, a photobooth vendor, stylists, makeup artists., florists, wedding designers and more, admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/539174439565466
Art-spiration: Perfect Paper
Snowflakes will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 2- 3 pm. Make fun paper snowflakes that are perfect home decorations. 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
The 6th
Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Easter Seals will take place at East Port Marina (located at 701 Mariners Way in East Peoria) on Saturday from 5 - 10 pm. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-7 and is all you can eat. Donations are requested for children under 3. There will be raffles, auction items, a 50/50, live music and 100% of your donation will go to Easter Seals of Peoria. Tickets are available at the door.
Winter Warming, Wines that Rock will take place at the
at the Life Together Center (located at 3601 North Sheridan Road in Peoria) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. It will be an evening of wines, brews, spirits, food & friends benefitting the Sun Foundation children's programs featuring signature hors d'oeuvres from classic rock and roll cities as well as homemade desserts, craft and import brews, and whiskey samplings. There will also be a silent auction, specialty raffle, and exhibition and sales from local artists. Tickets are $65
per person or reserved tables with seating for 8 are available for $650 and are available by calling 309-246-8402 or online at www.sunfoundation.org
Kaleo with Nikki
Wilken, Jeremy David Bakerwill perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at www.LimelightEventplex.com
2016 Winterfest will
take place at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. The German style winter delebration will include a German buffet for $12 per person including Schnitzel vom Schwein, parmesan chicken, bratwurst, smoked ham, German potato salad, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans and red cabbage. Apple strudel for dessert is $2 extra. Kids 9 and under who wear a costume from the Disney movie "Frozen" will eat free and all kids 12 and under without
a costume are $6. Bock and dopplebock beers in addition to their regular selection will be available as well as three German beers on draft, a selection of German wines and German liqueurs plus live accordion entertainment from 1 - 4 pm Sponsored by Harmonie-Concordia, for more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit www.peoriagermans.net
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Queensrÿche will
perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $32 for general admission and $40 for VIP loft seats plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
Behind Every Bride
will host its annual Bridal Bash at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria from 5 - 9 pm on Friday & from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday. Featuring mini bridal shows by Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique, entertainment by DJ4U, over 70 wedding professionals, a tabletop gallery for inspiration and a vintage market, admission and parking are free. Registration is required and is available online at 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature State of Mind 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
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 
The Peoria
Rivermen will take on the Fayetteville Fireants at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7 pm and at 3 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $20, $17, $12 and $10 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
Loni Love will perform
at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $21. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The Polar
Plunge 2016 will take place on Saturday at the East Peoria Boat Club (located at 707 Collins Lane in East Peoria) beginning with registration at 10 am and the plunge at 1 pm. The event was originally scheduled for January 1, but due to flooding was postponed. Fee to participate is $20. To register or for more information call 309-635-0605 or visit 
The Eat, Drink
& Be Married Bridal Event will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Road in Washington) on Saturday from Noon - 2:30 pm. Featuring a free wine tasting from Olio & Vino, a food tasting from local caterers, wedding cake samples, photographers, DJ services, a photobooth vendor, stylists, makeup artists., florists, wedding designers and more, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Art-spiration: Perfect Paper
Snowflakes will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 2- 3 pm. Make fun paper snowflakes that are perfect home decorations. 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 6th
Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Easter Seals will take place at East Port Marina (located at 701 Mariners Way in East Peoria) on Saturday from 5 - 10 pm. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-7 and is all you can eat. Donations are requested for children under 3. There will be raffles, auction items, a 50/50, live music and 100% of your donation will go to Easter Seals of Peoria. Tickets are available at the door.
Winter Warming, Wines that Rock will take place at the
at the Life Together Center (located at 3601 North Sheridan Road in Peoria) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. It will be an evening of wines, brews, spirits, food & friends benefitting the Sun Foundation children's programs featuring signature hors d'oeuvres from classic rock and roll cities as well as homemade desserts, craft and import brews, and whiskey samplings. There will also be a silent auction, specialty raffle, and exhibition and sales from local artists. Tickets are $65
per person or reserved tables with seating for 8 are available for $650 and are available by calling 309-246-8402 or online at 
Kaleo with Nikki
Wilken, Jeremy David Bakerwill perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
2016 Winterfest will
take place at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. The German style winter delebration will include a German buffet for $12 per person including Schnitzel vom Schwein, parmesan chicken, bratwurst, smoked ham, German potato salad, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans and red cabbage. Apple strudel for dessert is $2 extra. Kids 9 and under who wear a costume from the Disney movie "Frozen" will eat free and all kids 12 and under without
a costume are $6. Bock and dopplebock beers in addition to their regular selection will be available as well as three German beers on draft, a selection of German wines and German liqueurs plus live accordion entertainment from 1 - 4 pm Sponsored by Harmonie-Concordia, for more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit