Hands on a Hardbody, Hearts at Home, Bootlegger's Bash, Rivermen Playoffs, Wildlife Park Pow Wow & Country Legends
Published: Thu, 04/21/16
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The 2016 Hearts
at Home National Conference will be held at the Peoria Civic Center beginning with a preview tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 8 pm for attendees to shop, explore and learn more about the resources available at the conference. On Friday & Saturday, the conference begins at 7 am and will feature keynote speakers Missy Robertson of TV's Duck Dynasty and founder/CEO of Hearts at Home and Jill Savage. Workshops offered will focus on family life from how technology is changing
the way children learn to understanding how strengths and weaknesses affect the way we parent. Also on Friday night, the Moms Night Out concert will feature musical guest Meredith Andrews and comedian Daren Streblow for $20 for the public or $15 if you're attending the conference. Friday only and Saturday only conference tickets including a box lunch are $120 or a Friday Plus ticket includes both days for $180. For full details and to purchase tickets online, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will
take on Wisconsin tonight (Thursday) and Friday beginning at 6:30 pm, Saturday at 1 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $11 for dugout box seating ($12 on Fireworks nights) and $10 (or $11 for fireworks nights) for field lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at 
A Dunlap High
School Student Written Showcase will take place in the Auditorium tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. A student written and led class focusing on theatre, six 10 minute plays featuring the theme of history repeating itself will be presented. Admission is free, however, donations will be accepted. For more information, call 309-243-7751.
The ICC Music Program
will present ICC Vocal Jazz tonight (Thursday) in Lecture/Recital Hall Room 127F beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Blue Man Group will
perform at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $41, $68 and $71 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
The ICC Theatre Program continues its
production of Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays at the Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre in East Peoria beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. The show is rated R for mature themes and content. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students & senior citizens and are available by calling 309-694-5136 or by visiting 
Our Country's Good
will be presented by the Bradley University Theatre Department at the Hartmann Center for Performing Arts on the Bradley Campus beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for BU faculty and staff and senior citizens and $9 for students and are available at the theatre box office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at 
Jamie Lissow will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm for $12 and Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm for $15. 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 Change Up 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 
Luthy Botanical Garden
will hold its Annual Spring Plant Sale Friday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. You'll find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals plus a selection of heirloom tomatoes, peppers and other veggies. Garden members receive a 10% discount. For more information, call 309-681-3502 or visit 
Bootleggers Bash will
be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday from 5 - 9 pm. Featuring all-you-can-eat gourmet delights from 10 of Central Illinois' favorite eateries, live jazz by the Sally Weisenburg Trio, a silent auction, blackjack and roulette tables and signature Bootleggers Bash cocktails designed by J.K. Williams. Period 1920s costumes and dress are encouraged (although the museum requests that Tommy Guns or other weapons, real or toy, be left at home). Tickets are $55 per person or $100 per
couple and available online at 
Come for Dinner...Stay for Murder, a
Murder Mystery Dinner will take place at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Benefiting the programs of the South Side Office of Concern, tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight. Seating is limited reserve tickets by calling 309-222-2751 or online at 
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 
Peoria Players will present
"A Night with Friends Fundraiser" at the Waterhouse (located at 316 SW Jefferson in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy dinner along with live cabaret style entertainment, a live band, a silent auction plus beer and house wine. Tickets are $70 and are available online 
The Peoria
Rivermen will take on the Fayetteville FireAntz in the Second-Round Games of the SPHL President's Cup Playoffs with Game 2 at Owens Center in Lakeview Park in Peoria on Friday beginning at 8 pm. If a 3rd game is played, it will also be at Owens Center on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $16 for bleacher seats and $12 for standing room admission and are available by calling 309-676-1040. Tickets for Saturday's Game 3, if played, will go on sale Saturday morning at 9
am also through the Rivermen office. For more information, visit 
Money Smart Week 2016
will take place throughout the Peoria area beginning Saturday and running through April 30th featuring financial classes intended to improve money management skills throughout our community being offered to area residents at no cost. Approximately 45 free classes are being offered: for more information, visit 
Bradley
University's Army ROTC program will host the 3rd Annual Soldier Dash at Bradley Park on Saturday beginning at 10 am. The 5k obstacle race will benefit the BU Army ROTC and the Disabled Veterans National Foundation. Registration is $35 per person. For more information or to register, visit 
The Bison Blessing Pow
Wow will kick off with the Bison Blessing beginning at 10 am on Saturday with the Pow Wow running from Noon - 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Celebrating Mother Earth with the Seven Circles Heritage Center, there will be vendors, crafts and related educational activities. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, $6 for kids aged 3 - 12 and free for ages 2 & under and members. For more information, visit 
FamilyCore's Third Annual
Sporting Clay Shoot will be held at the Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club (located at 1301 County Rd 2900 E near Mackinaw) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. A raffle and auction will take place in addition to the shoot. Tickets are $100 person with teams of four encouraged (individuals welcome) with a buffet lunch included. To reserve your spot, call 309-676-2400. For more information, visit 
In conjunction with Money Smart Week,
the Alpha Park Library (located at 3527 S Airport Road in Bartonville) will host a Story Time on Saturday from 10 - 11 am. Featuring songs, stories, crafts and giveaways will include lessons about responsible money skills. This program is most appropriate for children ages K - 3rd grade. Admission is free and no advance registration is required. For more information, visit 
The 12th Annual
Earth Day Festival will be held at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 North Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm. Enjoy live music, great local food, educational materials, hands-on demos, kids' crafts and face painting. Admission is free. There will be door prizes and an Earth Day Sale at the Trailhead Nature Store. For more information, call 309-686-3360 or visit 
The Children's Home Association of
Illinois will hold its 150th Anniversary Celebration Gala at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino on Saturday from 6 - 11 pm. The Second City Improv All Stars will provide comedic entertainment for the evening. Proceeds benefit the Children's Home. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at 
The 7th Annual Uplifted Benefit
Concert for St. Jude will take place at Crossroads United Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main St. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. A night of inspirational music, video & stories, the event will feature vocalist Ryan Beck and pianist Brian Wierenga, who are both St. Jude runners. All donations will benefit the St. Jude Research Hospital. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 309-370-4026 or online at 
Heartland Festival Orchestra will
present Country Legends at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring Rachel Potter & Patrick Thomas, vocalists who were finalists on The X Factor and The Voice, direct from Nashville singing classic hits by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Billy Ray Cyrus and more. Tickets are $35 for adults and $8 for students and children and are available at Kidder Music (located at 7728 N. Crestline
Drive in Peoria) or online at 
Party
for the Planet will take place at the Peoria Zoo on Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm. From recycling to butterfly gardens, explore what simple ways you can help make the planet a better place. There will be animal encounters, games and earth friendly treats that the animals will receive throughout the day. Admission is $9 for ages 13 and over, $6 for ages 2 - 12, $8 for ages 65+ and free for ages 1 & under. For more information, visit 
Let's Go Fly a
Kite will take place on Sunday from 11:30 am - 4 pm at Butler Haynes Park in Mapleton with kite building, kite flying, a kite flying demonstration and library story time. Admission is free: kite kits may be purchased for $2 with registration at the Alpha Park Library. For more information, call 309-697-3822 ext. 13 or visit 
Spring Fest will be
held at the Lindenhof on Sunday from noon - 6 pm. Celebrating Bavarian Beer Week and the 500th anniversary of the German Purity Beer Law, enjoy live entertainment and a German food buffet priced at $12 for adults and $6 for kids. For more information, go to 
Pekin York Rite will
host the 2nd Annual Dart Tournament and Silent Auction at Goodfellas (located at 1414 N 8th St. in Pekin) on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. All proceeds will benefit MarcFirst, which helps people with developmental disabilities such as autism live a normal life. For more information, visit 
A Jazz Vesper
Service will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 4 pm. Dave Hoffman and friends will fill the church with everything from cool to hot jazz. Admission is free. For more information, visit