Lion Cubs at Peoria Zoo, Barry Manilow, Rivermen, Easter Egg Hunts & Jamey Johnson

Published: Thu, 03/24/16



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The first chance to see the three Lion Cubs at the Peoria Zoo will be Saturday & Sunday from noon to 4 pm.  They will continue to be on display every Saturday & Sunday during those hours (weather permitting) through April 30.  The cubs were born on December 4 to Lizzie & Arthur, the Peoria Zoo resident lions. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for kids 2 - 12, $8 for senior citizens aged 65+ and free for members. For lion cub updates, visit www.peoriazoo.org 
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Pekin First Nazarene (located at 3514 Broadway Road in Pekin) will present the 20th Annual Pekin Passion Play tonight (Thursday) & Friday at 7 pm and on Sunday at 10 am. Featuring audience participation and live animals, general admission tickets are free and are available at the Church and are not necessary on Sunday. For more information, visit www.PekinFirstNaz.org
The Tazewell Humane Society will host an online Facebook Easter Auction tonight (Thursday) from 7 - 8 pm. To participate in the auction, you must join the Facebook group HERE prior to the auction. Funds raised from the event will benefit the foster program for cats and kittens. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TazewellHumaneSociety
Barry Manilow will bring his "One Last Time" Tour with special guest, Dave Koz to the Peoria Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $19.75, $39.75, $59.75, $79.75, $99.75, $149.75, $169.75 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com
Ali Siddiq will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $12 for the Thursday & Friday late shows and $15 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 Rooster Alley 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 Mississippi Riverkings at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7 pm. 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
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The Arthritis Walk KickOff will take place at Emo's Dairy Mart (located at 3618 N Prospect Road in Peoria) on Saturday from 5:30 - 10 am. All food is half price and proceeds go to the Arthritis Walk fundraising efforts. The Arthritis Walk will take place on June 2nd at Midstate College and the new section of Rock Island Trails. This is a chance to ask questions about the Walk and learn about fun and creative ways to raise money for the cause.
The 32nd Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday beginning at 7 am. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for ages 12 & under available at the door. For more information, visit www.earlyfordv8peoria.com
Wildlife Prairie Park will host a Giant Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Breakfast on Saturday with the two Egg Hunts at 11 am and 1:30 pm and the Bunny Breakfast runs from 8 - 11 am. Featuring a buffet style meal with pancakes, sausage and more, the cost for the breakfast is $10.95 for adults, $8.95 for kids aged 3 - 12 and free for ages 2 & under. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-676-0998. Admission is free for members and ages 2 & under, $7 for senior citizens (ages 65+), $9 for ages 13 & up and $6 for ages 2 - 12. For more information, visit www.wildlifeprairiepark.org
An Underwater Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Aquaplex (located within the Riverplex in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am and at 10 am.  Participants must pre-register and bring their own basket to gather their eggs. Geared toward children ages 3 to 8, children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the pool. Admission is $5 for Peoria residents and $7 for non-residents. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org
The Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Pet Supplies Plus (located at 2111 Court Street in Pekin) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Kids and pets will hunt for Easter eggs filled with treats plus there will be face painting, pictures with Petey, the group's mascot for $5 recommended donation, gift bags from vendors and pet adoptions. Admission is free, however donations are encouraged and will benefit the Tazewell Humane Society. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TazewellHumaneSociety
A Doggie Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy Scout Road in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. With a hunt for small and large breeds, costume contest with prizes and activities for the whole family, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Peoria Humane Society. Event will go on rain or shine. Admission is $5 per dog and $2 per human. For more information, call 309-579-2157 or visit www.facebook.com/events/129882920711873
A Roll Out the Barrel Bus Tour, hosted by the Peoria Riverfront Museum, will run on Saturday from 1:30 - 3 pm. John Leyland, a Peoria Historical Society guide will guide the tour about the whiskey days of Peoria visiting the famous Peoria distillery row, see the old Peoria breweries and whiskey barons' homes. Tickets are $18 for members and the public and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Laser Light Night will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring Laser Vinyl (Classic Rock) on Saturday at 6 pm and Laser Pop (Popular Music Across the Decades) at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows; members are free. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Jamey Johnson will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $28 for general admission or $35 for the Party Pit in advance or $55 for VIP Loft Seating 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

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