Auto Show, Food Fight, Blues Brothers, Rivermen, Chiefs Opener & Springfest

Published: Thu, 04/05/18



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The 2018 Central Illinois Auto Show will take place at the Peoria Civic Center from Noon - 8 pm on Friday, from 11 am - 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Attractions include King Robota, Marvel characters Spider-Man & Thor, Look-a-Likes Batman, Bat Girl & the Green Lantern and Magician Cory Leonard plus kids activities including face painting, a stilt walker and a bouncey house. Tickets are $5 for ages 16 and up and free for ages 15 and under with a paid adult. Friday is Senior Day where ages 60+ are admitted for $2.50 and Sunday is Family Day where 2 adults and 2 children aged 15 & under are $8. For more information, visit www.peoriaautoshow.com  
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The 18th District Congressional Art Show will take place at the Peoria Public Library Main Library Gallery (located at 107 NE Monroe St. in Peoria)  Monday through Saturday from 9 am - 6 pm through April 25. Congressman Darin LaHood will announce the first place winner who will have their work exhibited in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriapubliclibrary.org
The Neighborhood House Food Fight 2018 will take place at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:30 pm. Featuring tastings of signature items from chefs from Peoria area restaurants, wines from around the world plus a seated farm-to-table dinner. Tickets are $75 per person which includes wine and beer tasting, tastings of all chef signature items plus dessert and beverages with proceeds benefitting Neighborhood House. For tickets and more information, call 309-674-1131 or visit www.nhpeoria.org
The Classic Film Series will feature the Blues Brothers at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $8.50 for adult members, $7.50 for senior citizen members, $6.50 for child members or $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and $8.50 for kids and are available online at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Central Illinois Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.centralillinoisherp.com
Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Cousin Eddie on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 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 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. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Enjoy Live Music at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz 
The CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.com
SAMS 8th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting will take place at Barrack's Cater Inn (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Friday from 4:30 - 8 pm. Featuring dozens of beer and wine samples from numerous local distributors and wineries, appetizers, entertainment, raffles, merchandise, silent auction and a souvenir glass. Admission is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit www.samsrescue.org
Uncorked! will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino on Friday from 6 - 10 pm. A benefit for the Hult Center for Healthy Living, enjoy wines, beer and cocktails, samplings of food from local restaurants and dancing to Dexter O'Neil and Funk Yard Band. Tickets are $75 and are available at www.hulthealthy.org
Museum After Dark: Murder Mystery will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Be the first team to solve a murder mystery by discovering clues throughout the museum spanning Illinois' 200 years of history. Dress in your favorite attire from any decade and see if you can solve the murder. Assemble your own team or join one at the Museum. Tickets are $30 for members or $33 for non-members and includes one free drink and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. For more information and for tickets, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Asunder will be presented at Rolling Acres Middle School (located at 5617 N Merrimac Ave. Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. An original play written by LaTonya Nash, tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, call 309-363-6951.
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Rail Yard Dawgs at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7:15 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $18 and $21 for lower bowl tickets and $11 and $13 for upper bowl tickets in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at http://ticketmaster.com 
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Jimmy Pardo will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W. Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $15 for all shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The 2018 Peoria Area Military Retiree Appreciation Day will take place at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 7:15 am - 2 pm. This event brings resources together to update and inform retired and pre-retired military members from all branches of service, including widow(ers) and spouses of retirees. Admission is free.  RSVP at http://society.itoohall.com/rad.html  For more information, click HERE
The Peoria Lawn Mower Clinic will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W Northmoor Rd.) on Saturday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Cost is $40 and includes cleaning the deck, sharpening blades, changing oil, spark plugs and checking air filters. Proceeds benefit local charities such as PAWS Giving Independence and JDRF. For tickets and more information, visit www.cidga.org/product/lawn-mower-service
The Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Spring Open House (located at 511 NE Greenleaf Street in Peoria) will take place on Saturday from 9 am - Noon. Participants will learn about different degree programs, financial aid, online courses and student services. Tours of the campus will also be available. For more information, visit www.sfmccon.edu  
The 8th Annual Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair will take place at the Park Inn by Radisson (located at 201 East Ashland Street in Morton) from 9 am - 3 pm. Featuring over 50 tables full of goodies from area crafters and vendors plus a bake sale to benefit Totes for Ta-Tas Illinois CancerCare Foundation's Breast Cancer Research Fund, for more information, call 309-657-0992.
The 2018 Membership Swap Weekend will take place this weekend by members of the Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Playhouse and the Peoria Historical Society who can enjoy free general admission at all locations. Members must present their membership card and photo ID. For more information, contact the individual organizations.
Pollinator Family Day will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in the main lobby on Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm. Learn about pollinators from community groups including the Heart of Illinois Sierra Club, the Peoria Academy of Science, the Heart of Illinois Beekeepers and more. Pollinator Day activities are free, however regular admission applies to museum galleries and Giant Screen Theater films. For more information visit, www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Chemistry Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Look. It's My Book!'s Annual Hilarity for Charity Fundraiser will take place at the Country Club of Peoria (located at ) on Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Featuring comedian Rex Havens, dinner and drinks plus a silent auction and raffle, all proceeds support the organization's efforts to provides each child in Peoria Public Schools K through 4th grade with books throughout the school year. Tickets are $100 per person and are available by calling 309-691-9266 or at www.lookitsmybook.org
Music Fest with Eddie Korosa , Jr. will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 5 - 9 pm. The Damenchor and Harmonie Mixed Chorus will also perform. Admission includes a German dinner buffet for $12 for adults, $6 for kids 6-10 and ages 5 and under are free. German Beers will be available along with wines and German liqueurs (cash and checks only). For more information and to reserve for groups of eight or more, call 309-691-7484 or visit www.peoriagermans.net 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Burlington on Saturday in their season opener at 6:30 pm and again on Sunday at 5 pm at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $11 for advance dugout seating, $10 for advance field seating and $8 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com
A Wine & Art Night will take place at the Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Instructor Lilly Lee will guide you in creating Chinese calligraphy & traditional painting. Cost is $30 for members or $33 for the public and includes all materials, wine and light snacks. Participants must be 21 or older and seating is limited. Tickets are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Springfest will take place at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Enjoy a German buffet for $12 for adults, $6 for kids aged 6 - 10 or free for ages 5 & under. Get a $2 discount for adults wearing dirndl or lederhosen. Live entertainment will be provided from 12:30 - 5 pm plus vendors will be selling fine arts and crafts outdoors (weather permitting). A full service cash bar with three German beers on draft, a selection of German wines, and German liqueurs will also be available. Part of the proceeds will be used for charitable contributions. For more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit www.peoriagermans.net
Celebrate Peoria: Tartan Day will take place at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (located at 2218 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. Celebrating Scottish heritage in Peoria and Central Illinois and Scottish American Heritage Month and in collaboration with Loch Peoria Highland Dance, enjoy family friendly activities including Scottish dance and bagpiper performances, make your own tartan plaid or sporran bag, Highland heavy games such as a caber toss and hammer throw (weather permitting) and more. Activities are included with regular admission, which is free for member and ages 1 & under, $8.50 for ages 1-64 and $7.50 for ages 65+. For more information, visit www.peoriaplayhouse.org
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will hold its 7th Annual International Trivia Challenge at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 Farmington Road in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm. Featuring Peoria Public Radio's Lee Wenger as emcee, a silent auction, raffle prizes, a cash bar and international hors d'oeuvres, cost is $20 per person or $10 for students with ID. Players are welcome to form teams of eight. Proceeds support the international education programs sponsored by the PAWAC: specifically to fund a local team of high school students to compete in the national Academic World Quest (AWQ) competition in Washington, DC. Registration may be made by calling 309-645-2580 or at www.pawac.org
An Old Time Folk and Country Jam will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) on Sunday from 3:30 - 5 pm. Bring your guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument to meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Admission is free, however donations are requested. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org
The Rivermen Challenge Round Party will take place in the Peoria Civic Center lobby on Sunday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Meet the players, coaches and staff as they watch the SPHL's first ever live Challenge Round selection show where the Rivermen make their pick for the first round of the SPHL President's Cup Playoffs. Admission is free and food & beverage will be available for sale. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PeoriaRivermen

A Quarter Auction to benefit JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) will take place at the North Pekin Amvets (located at 660 Radio City Drive in Pekin) on Sunday beginning at 4:30 pm with the auction beginning at 5:30 pm. Vendors scheduled to participate include Paparazzi, Avon, Perfectly Posh, Origami Owl, Lularoe, Dough See Dough Bakery, Pink Zebra, Pampered Chef and more. Auction paddles are $1 and 50/50 & Raffle Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. Food and beverages will be available to purchase provided by Dough See Dough Bakery. For more information, email HERE

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