Clean Water Celebration, Paula Poundstone, Earth Day Activities, Bicentennial Bash & Arts in Education Celebration
Published: Thu, 04/19/18
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The 18th District Congressional
Art Show continues 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 
The GoodSkills Active Careers
Workshop will take place tonight (Thursday) at Goodwill Commons (located at 2319 E War Memorial Dr. in Peoria) from 4 - 5:30 pm. Learn more about careers in the field of athletics with speakers from the Peoria Chiefs, Bradley Women's Basketball, and 360 Speed and Performance Training Center. The workshop is open to anyone aged 11 - 17. Admission is free. To make a reservation, call 309-369-2335.
A Hiring Expo will take place tonight
(Thursday) at the Youth Farm Campus (located at 7225 W. Plank Rd. in Peoria) from 4 - 8 pm. With onsite screening & interviews for residential counselors, overnight workers and internships, registration is required and may be done by calling 309-687-6601 or online at 
A Public Meeting discussing the City of
Peoria's Credit and Grant Manual for the Stormwater Utility will take place at ICC North Auditorium (located at 5407 N University St, Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 7 pm. The discussion will include information about the dedicated funding stream for stormwater issues, repairs or replacement of infrastructure, how property owners can lessen their impact and apply for a credit or grant and the fees effective June 1st. For more information, visit 
The Classic Film Series will feature Ferris
Bueller's Day Off 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 
Paula Poundstone will perform at Five
Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Road in Washington) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $33 and $41 plus $4 per ticket order fee and are available online at 
The Cripple of Inishmaan continues at
the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $6 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adult and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Picnic will be presented by the Bradley
University Theatre Department at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley campus beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and Bradley staff and faculty and $5 for students and are available at the box office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at 
Jeff Bailey will perform this weekend at
the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W. Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $10 with shows at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) and Friday and at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm on Saturday and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
CityLink will celebrate its 10th Annual
Passenger Appreciation Day to honor Jerome Lilly by providing free rides to passengers all day on Friday on fixed routes. Lilly, a beloved general manager of CityLink, passed away unexpectedly in 2007. April 20th was chosen as the date for Passenger Appreciation Day because it was Lilly's birthday. There will also be a special prize giveaway at the downtown Transit Center (located at 407 SW Adams in Peoria). For routes and additional information, visit 
The Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring
Celebration will present student performances at the Peoria Courthouse Plaza (located at 324 Main St. in downtown Peoria) Monday - Friday through May 18 from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Showcasing fine arts and applied arts programs of over 100 schools in seven counties including Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Fulton, Henry and McLean, over 12,000 students and 400 teachers participate featuring over 250 performances. Enjoy bands, orchestras, choir, drama, dance, and speech. In addition to
the performances, there are art exhibits and demonstrations that feature painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, metal works, fiber arts, weaving, photography, woodworking, drafting, horticulture, agriculture, consumer science, food, and clothing. For a full schedule, visit 
Hands Across the Courthouse will take
place at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza on Friday beginning at Noon. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and this is the 11th year that Youth Services Network Panel has hosted the event to draw attention to the more than 1,000 pending child abuse and neglect cases in Peoria County. Advocates and front-line officials will speak about the importance of child abuse prevention and participants are encouraged to wear blue to show their support. For more information, call 309-669-2939.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Dorann & the Soul Mystics 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. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson also on Friday 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 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Wisconsin
at 6:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 5 pm on Sunday at Dozer Stadium in downtown Peoria. 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 
A Horse Race Themed Derby Party Fundraiser
for the IVC Band Boosters will take place at the Pearce Community Center (located at 610 W Cedar St. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and are available online 
The 90's Experience
will take place at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring Santeria, a Tribute To Sublime, Don't Speak, the No Doubt Tribute and St. Jimmy, a Green Day Tribute, tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at 
Enjoy Live Music at the Rhythm
Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) with Three & a Half Men on Friday and Hot Sauce Universe on Saturday night beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The 6th Annual Kick Abuse at Kickapoo 5K
Trail Run and Fun Walk will take place on Saturday beginning at 8:30 am at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) through the vineyard and fields. The Kids Fun Run for children 10 and under will start immediately after the finish of the 5K. Cost is $30 per adults, $25 for students for either the run or walk, $10 for the Kids Fun Run and $8 for children under 3 years. Participants over 21 will receive three free wine tastings, and those under 21 will receive a
ticket for Kona Ice. Brunch is available after the race for $10. All proceeds help the PRC provide specialized exams and case management services to child victims of abuse. Registration and more information is available by calling 309-671-8404 or online at 
Goodwill of Central Illinois will hold
a Donation Drive to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday. Donations can be made at any local Goodwill location (all day), Presley's Outdoors in Bartonville from 9 am - 1 pm and the Shoppes at Grand Prairie in Peoria from 9 am - 1 pm where a Goodwill truck will be located in the Bergner’s parking lot. Donors will have the chance to register to win a 40" smart TV donated by Sherman's. For more information, visit 
A Maple Syrup Workshop &
Pancake Breakfast will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 E Boy Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 9 am - noon. Enjoy pancakes and fresh maple syrup from Camp Wokanda, then go on a tour of the sugaring operations. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children and ages 3 & under are free. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Recovery Project, a
community-wide heroin/opioid educational event, will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. Whether you're struggling with addiction, in recovery or have a loved one who has been affected by this national epidemic, the project's mission is to reach a solution. Featuring keynote speaker Tim Ryan, A&E's Dope Man plus other speakers and over 20 resource booths, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Pekin Kid's Festival
will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday from 10 am - 7 pm. Featuring over 15 Fun on the Run inflatables, interactive exhibits, face painting, rides, door prizes and more, admission is $6 per person and children 3 and under are free. For more information, visit 
Money Smart Week 2018 will take place
throughout the Peoria area through April 30th featuring financial classes intended to improve money management skills throughout the community being offered to area residents at no cost. For more information, visit 
The Starting a Business in Illinois
Workshop will be hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University at the Minority Business Development Center (located at 2139 SW Adams St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - Noon. Morton Community Bank is co-sponsoring and hosting the free workshop for those interested in learning how to start a new business. Admission is free, however, registration is required and available by calling 309-677-2992 or online at 
The 14th 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, local food, educational materials, hands-on demos, kids' crafts and face painting. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-686-3360 or visit 
The 14th Annual International
Fair will be held in the Illinois Central College Peoria campus Student Center on Saturday from Noon - 3 pm. Meet the international students and celebrate their cultures through music, entertainment, food samples, dancing plus a fashion show featuring traditional costumes and a martial arts demonstration. Some of the featured countries include Tanzania, China, Senegal and the Philippines. Global Village will provide a selection of coffees, chocolates, clothing and gifts from developing
countries for purchase. Admission is $3 per person with proceeds supporting an International F-1 scholarship fund. For more information, call 309-694-8817.
A Conversation with Mr. Lincoln will
take place in the Giant Screen Theater at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Have a historic conversation with one of Illinois' most famous figures, Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by acclaimed interpreter Fritz Klein who will answer your questions. Admission is free for members and $8 for the public and all must reserve their seats by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
A Kid's Night Out will take place at
Peoria Elite Gymnastics Academy (located at 2240 W Altorfer Dr. in Peoria) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. Featuring games, pizza plus supervised play on gymnastic equipment, trampolines, tumble trak, foam pits and a zipline, admission is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for siblings & friends who register together. Preregistration and payment is required in advance. For more information, call 309-713-1641 or visit 
Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial at the
Bicentennial Bash which will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. The spring fundraiser features catering by Cracked Pepper, a behind-the-scenes talk and tour of the Celebrate Illinois: 200 Years in the Land of Lincoln exhibition, live music and a visit from President Lincoln himself (portrayed by acclaimed interpreter Fritz Klein). Tickets are $100 per person and includes 2 drink tickets. A cash bar will also be available. For more information,
call 309-686-7000 or visit 
An old-fashioned Barn Dance will take
place at the Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Live music will be provided by the string band, The Mound City Slickers and callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze teach all the dances: beginners are welcome. Just prior to the dance there will be an introduction to barn dance basics. Admission is $7 for adults with a family maximum of $20. Please bring a snack to share. For more information and directions, call 309-274-5358 or
309-274-2228.
The Peoria Art Guild (located at 203 Harrison St. in
Peoria) will host their 2018 Nude Attitude exhibit on Saturday from 7 -11 pm. An exploration of the human figure, it's an opportunity for inspiration and conversation with wine and hors d'oeuvres where guests can purchase work plus participate in a variety of activities. Tickets are $20 in advance for Art Guild members or $30 at the door or $40 for the public and are available by calling 309-637-2787 or visiting 
Heartland Festival Orchestra will present
Jazz in Spring at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring Youth Music Illinois and the Invitational Youth Jazz Ensemble, tickets are $38 for adults and $10 for students and children and are available at Kidder Music (located at 7728 N. Crestline Drive in Peoria) or online at 
Trippin BIllies will take place at the
Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. The Dave Matthews Band tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at