American Spirits, Masquerade Ball, Lutheran Choir, JammSammich, Braves & BockFest
Published: Thu, 02/18/16
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The Peoria Area World Affairs
Council will present "Korea: A Nation Divided" in Room 116 of Westlake Hall at Bradley University tonight (Thursday) with dinner beginning at 5:30 pm and the presentation at 7 pm. Featuring Los Angeles-based photographer Mark Edward Harris, tickets are $30 for PAWAC members or $35 for non-members, or for the lecture only, tickets are $10 for PAWAC members or $15 for non-members and free for students with ID. For more information, visit 
Moon Taxi will
perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8 plus a nonperishable food item are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
The Corn Stock Winter
Playhouse continues Of Mice & Men at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. 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 
Ron White will
perform at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $56 and $46 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the US Cellular Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
Greg Warren will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for the 10:30 pm shows and $12 for the 8 pm shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Dexter O’Neal & Funk Yard 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.
A Mardi Gras Edition of Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will also take place on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero 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 
A Mardi Gras Whodunit
Masquerade Ball will be held at The Waterhouse (located within the Maxam Building at 316 SW Washington St. in downtown Peoria) on Friday & Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring your mask, dancing shoes and your detective skills for this murder mystery fundraiser which includes a Louisiana Style dinner, dancing and murder. Admission is $65 per person and proceeds on Friday will benefit George Washington Carver Community Center and on Saturday will benefit Children's Hospital of
Illinois.
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 
An old-fashioned
Barn Dance will take place at Shore Acres Club House (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm with an introduction to barn dance basics at 6:45 pm. The Sangamo Stemwinders from Springfield will strike up their unique blend of old-timey music along with callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze who teach all the dances so beginners are welcome. Admission is $5 with a $20 maximum for families. Please bring a snack to share.
The Songs from the
Woods Concert Series featuring Barry Cloyd will take place at the Noble Center (located at 1125 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for ages 12 and under and $8 for CORE members. For more information, visit 
The
National Lutheran Choir will perform their Psalms and Spirituals: A Hymn Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church (located at 135 NE Randolph Ave. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free, however a free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 309-676-4609 or visit 
Luke Bryan will
perform his "Kill the Lights Tour" at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $39.75 & $74.75 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
The Charles Drew Blood
Drive will take place at Proctor Recreation Center (located at 309 S DuSable St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 8:30 am - 2 pm. Call 1-800-448-3543) to schedule an appointment.
The Chill
Billy Winter Sporting Event will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy Scout Road in Chillicothe) on Saturday starting at 9 am. Davis Lake will be open for Ice Fishing and other activities including an intro to orienteering course, bird hikes, winter survival, an introductory class to winter trail running plus a free chili lunch. Pre-register for the 2 hour & hour endurance run challenge by visiting 
The Peoria
PlayHouse (located at 2218 North Prospect Road in Peoria) will host a Kid Workshop called Altered Fashion on Saturday from from 1 - 3 pm. Redesign old clothing into something fit for the runway. Participants will use basic design, alteration, and machine sewing skills. Admission is $10 per non-member or $5 for members. To register, call 309-323-6900 or visit 
The
Prairieland Sweetheart Dinner Show will take place at Barrack's Cater Inn (located at 1224 W Pioneer Pkwy. in Peoria) on Saturday with dinner at 5:30 pm and the show at 6:30 pm. Cost for dinner and the show is $24. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-692-3990.
Jammsammich will
present a Cabin Fever concert at Five Points Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are for 21 and over only and are $15 per person or $140 for a table for 10 and are available online at 
Wine & Art
Night will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 7- 9 pm. Taught by local artist Jana Maxwell, enjoy a selections of wines as you paint a piece on canvas to create a unique piece to take home. All materials are included and participants must be 21 or older. Cost is $30 for members and $33 for non-members. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The Bradley Braves
will take on Drake at the Peoria Civic Center 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 
The Peoria Lock & Key
Burlesque Troupe will perform at the Apollo Theatre (located at 311 South Main Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring dancing, singing and surprises, admission is $15 for ages 18+ only. For for details and tickets, call California Style Fitness Studio at 309-397-3057.
Another Lost Year
will perform at the Limelight Eventplex Sound Bar (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 the day of the show and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
BockFest will be
held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon to 6 pm. Full dinners will be available including a bockwurst, a bratwurst and a knockwurst plus red cabbage, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Dessert will also be available for $2 extra. Also enjoy a glass of Dopplebock Bier as well as select from three other German Beers on draft as well as German wines plus additional bock and doppelbock biers will be
available in bottles. For more information, call 309-691-7484 orvisit 
Engineering Day
at the Peoria Riverfront Museum will take place from Noon - 5 pm on Sunday with engineers providing hands on activities, exhibits, demonstrations, videos and more. Ask professionals and enthusiasts your engineering questions, explore potential career options plus visit the rest of the museum. Free for public and members to explore all galleries and planetarium shows, but does not include the Giant Screen Theater or special exhibits. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The Foster Pet Outreach will host
Pin for Pets at Landmark Bowling Center (located at 3225 N Dries Lane in Peoria) on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm to raise money for homeless pets. A family friendly event, cost is $2.50 per game with free shoe rental and there will be with prizes for all ages. RSVP to 
The
Central Illinois Jazz Society February Concert will feature Four Other Brothers at the Starting Gate Banquet Room (located within Landmark Recreation Center at 3225 N. Dries Lane in Peoria) beginning at 6 pm with the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band opening. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for adults and free for students. For more information, call 309-692-5330 or visit 
The Creve Coeur Club of Peoria will
host Mayor Rudy Giuliani as the Keynote Speaker for the 118th Annual George Washington Banquet on Monday with cocktails beginning at 5 pm followed by seating and dinner at 6 pm. For ticket information and to make a reservation, visit