Seussical, Bridges of Madison County, HOI Fair, Princess Ball & St. Jude Shrimp & Corn Boil
Published: Thu, 07/12/18
|
Please Forward to Your Friends & Family and Follow Us
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Published: Thu, 07/12/18
|
Please Forward to Your Friends & Family and Follow Us
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
The Mics Uncut Red Carpet Premiere will
take place at Landmark Recreation Center (located at 3225 N Dries Ln. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Featuring live entertainment and performances by previous Mics Uncut guests plus hors d'oeuvres and a private screening of a never-before-seen episode from season 2. Admission is free and dress is formal. For more information, visit 
Magician Mitch Williams
will perform at Tannins and Hops (located at 619 A SW Water St. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 8:30 pm. An international award winning sleight of hand artist, Williams brings his magic right to your table. Speakeasy password is "I hear this plays in Peoria". Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Lake
County tonight (Thursday) and on Friday at 7 pm and Ft. Wayne on Saturday at 6:30 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm all 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 
The CEFCU Jazz Series featuring Kevin Hart &
The Vibe Tribe will take place at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing tonight (Thursday) from 7 - 8:30 pm. Admission is free. Beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit 
Spring Awakening will be presented by
Nitsch Theatre Arts at Pritchard Theatre on the Eureka College campus (located at 300 E. College Ave. in Eureka) at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. The musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll and may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Tickets are $11 and are available online at 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
An International Antique Lamp Show & Sale
will take place at the Embassy Riverfront Conference Center in East Peoria from 2 - 5:30 pm on Friday and 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday. The largest display of antique lighting in the world, the show will feature lighting products manufactured from 1870 to 1940 and more and will include displays of Victorian hanging lamps, student lamps, Gone with the Wind lamps, wall lamps, bracket lamps plus many others such as world famous Aladdin kerosene and electric lamps. Parts and shades will also be
available. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Turas 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Steady Flow & Boogie T will perform
at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Friday beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit 
Enjoy Peoria's evening skyline with a
Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 at the dock. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
Hiss Golden Messenger will perform at the
Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show and are available at the box office or online at 
Marty DeRosa will perform at the Jukebox
Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $12 for all shows which are Friday at 8 pm and Saturday 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
The RiverFront Market takes place on the
Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 29 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visit 
Kids Muddy Madness for St. Jude will
take place at Westwood Park (located at 2232 Veterans Road in Morton) on Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm. Kids from 2 - 17 years of age can run, jump, and get muddy on the obstacle course. Registration is $20 per child and all proceeds benefit St. Jude. For registration or more information, visit 
Heart of Illinois United Way's GENeration United will
host the Mad Dash: Tacky Prom Edition Fundraiser on the Bradley University campus on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Teams will dash their way through obstacles as they race against the clock with tacky prom attire and bad music. Funds raised will benefit the United Way Community Impact Fund. for more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk Peoria is hosting free
guided tours of the sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 27. The tours begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby at 10 am and Noon. For special group or private tours at other times, call 309-676-2787. For more information about Sculpture Walk Peoria, visit 
Explore art and the outdoors at
Art in the Wild at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Featuring the Wheel Art Pottery Studio mobile pottery truck, a self-guided sculpture walk, hayrack rides, paw print casting, butterfly catch and release, a junior naturalist program and a photography class. Regular admission applies which is $9 for adults, $6 for ages 3 - 12, $7 for senior citizens and free for members and ages 2 & under. For more information, visit 
Green View's 2nd Saturday Workshop: Cactus
Garden will take place at Green View Garden Center (located at 2700 W Cedar Hills Dr. in Dunlap) on Saturday at 10 am. Create a unique cactus garden. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, visit 
The I Spy A Wish Team Adventure Driving Scavenger
Hunt will begin at Uftring Auto Mall (located at 500 Fairlane Dr. in East Peoria) on Saturday from 1 - 5 pm. Each registered team/car will use clues to find sponsored stops in the Peoria area where they'll will meet Make-A-Wish kids and win prizes. A fundraising event to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois the cost to participate is $80 per team of 2-6 people and registration is available at 
Party in the Park will take place at
Black Partridge Park (located on Coal Bank Rd. in Metamora) on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring live music by Dexter O'Neal and Funkyard, there will also be a beer garden, food trucks, lawn games, shops and merchants and kids activities. Admission is $10 for adults, kids are free. Proceeds benefit park facilities. For more information, visit 
A Princess Ball will be held at the Hotel
Pere Marquette Cotillion Ballroom in downtown Peoria on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Rapunzel, the evening will include a regal entrance for each guest, dinner fit for royalty, desserts, dancing, crafts, photo opportunities and performances by the princesses and the Central Illinois Ballet. Tickets are $65 and are available at 
The Brazilionaires will perform as part
of the Wildlife Concert Series at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday from 6 - 11 pm. Admission is $5 at the door. No outside food or drink allowed. Food and drink will be available for purchase. For more information, visit 
Kids Night at the Museum will take
place at the Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. This drop-off event is perfect for parents looking to enjoy an evening out while children spend time after-hours at the museum exploring the new exhibition, Mythic Creatures plus staff-led activities and a pizza dinner. For ages 5 - 14, cost is $30 for members and $36 for the public. Pre-registration is required and is available at the Museum, by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Concert in the Vineyard will present Phanie Rae
& the Soul Shakers at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates for sale. For more information, visit 
The X Summer Jam '18 will take place
at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 the day of the show. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit 
The Annual St. Jude Shrimp and
Corn Boil will take place at the Itoo Society Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm. Adult meals are $12 and kid meals are $5 and both dine-in and carry-out will be available. There will also be a raffle, a 50/50 drawing and a cash bar. Hosted by Kroger and St. Jude Rides, for more information, click 
An Art and Wine Festival will be held at
Mackinaw Valley Winery (located at 33633 State Route 9, in Mackinaw) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm Featuring local artists showcasing their talents and selling their art specialize in oil and water color painting, wood, jewelry, metal work, ceramics and glass. Wine tasting will be available all day along with live music by Greg Williams. There will be a kids concrete canvas area as well as free face painting. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Derel Monteith Trio
will perform during the July "Jazz Nights in the Heights" Concert Series at the Trailside Event Center above Trefzger's Bakery (located at 4416 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Sunday at 7:15 pm. Featuring a tribute to pianist Thelonious Monk, the CIJS House Band, under the leadership of Larry Harms, will open at 6 pm. Admission is $6 for members, $8 non-members and free for students. A cash bar and food will be available for purchase. For information, call
309-692-5330 or visit 
The Peoria Municipal Band will perform at the Glen
Oak Park Amphitheatre (located at 2218 N. Prospect in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Directed by Conductor David Vroman, admission is free. For more information, call 309-681-2854 or visit