Marigold Festival, Ruth the Musical, Disenchanted, Wizard of Oz, Day of Play & Bark in the Park
Published: Thu, 09/06/18
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The Elmwood Fall
Festival will take place on the square in downtown Elmwood beginning at 5 pm tonight (Thursday) & Friday and at 10 am on Saturday. There will be carnival rides, a parade, food, craft booths, children's activities and live entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, click 
The Peoria Historical Society
will host its Annual Henri de Tonti Award Celebration at the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center on the Bradley University campus tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:30 pm. Honoring individuals who demonstrate outstanding community fellowship, this year's recipients, Art and Judy Oakfield, will be recognized with a night of dinner and live music. For more information, visit 
Singin' in the
Rain will be shown at the Giant Screen Theatre in the Peoria Riverfront Museum at 6 pm tonight (Thursday) & Friday. 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 
The Greater Peoria League of
Women Voters will discuss School Safety in the Advanced Medical Transport Auditorium (located at 1718 S. Sterling Avenue in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Schools Beth Crider will talk about how the WIN (What's Important Now?) philosophy of situation awareness is used with educators and students. Admission is free. 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 Reinventing Power Film
Screening will take place at the Lincoln Branch of the Peoria Public Library (located at 1312 W Lincoln Ave. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Hosted by Heart of Illinois Group Sierra Club, a discussion will follow the screening. Admission is free. For more information, click 
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 
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 feature a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero also on Friday 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 
The 35th Annual
Mossville Fall Festival & Art Fair will take place at the Hayloft Shops (located at Old Galena Rd. & Rt 29, Mossville) Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday 12 - 4 pm. Enjoy skilled craftsmen, a pancake breakfast, folk music, a bake sale and a 20% sale on merchandise in The Hayloft Shops. For more information, visit 
The 48-Hour
Filmmakers Fest will take place on Friday beginning at 5 pm via the Peoria Riverfront Museum where the theme, a line of dialogue and an object that must be included in each submission will be emailed to all who have registered to participate. The Festival is a competition that gives aspiring filmmakers of all ages the chance to create a 3-5-minute movie in just 48 hours including writing, editing and sound design. Each film must be produced between Friday and Sunday. Once the films are
submitted, they will be viewed by a panel of judges who will determine the overall winner and runner-up. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call 309-863-3020 and registration forms are available at 
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 where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit 
Enjoy live music with the
Casa Jones Duo at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, 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 
Kristen
Toomey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $12 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 
Illinois Central College's
38th Annual Landscape and Garden Day will take place in the ICC Horticulture Land Lab on the East Peoria campus on Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Featuring seminars, exhibits, tours, discussions, activities for children, and a plant sale with perennials grown by students in the Horticulture Program, visitors can also "Putt for Plants" and taste-test from the vegetable garden. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-694-8872.
The
Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Taking place every Saturday through September, find live music, food and vendors. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk
Peoria hosts free guided tours of the 2018 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 
The Worldwide Day of
Play will take place at Glen Oak Park on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy Daniel Tiger and Be My Neighbor Day, carnival games, an obstacle course, face painting, touch a truck, a children's resource fair plus get free admission to the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum and $3 admission to the Peoria Zoo. For more information, visit 
The American Gothic Cat Club
will present its Annual Cat Show at Exposition Gardens (located at 1601 Northmoor Rd., Peoria) from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday and from 9 am - 3 pm on Sunday. See over 100 pedigreed cats and kittens, as well as everyday household cats. There will also be cats available for adoption from several local shelters. Admission is $5 for adults, $15 for family, $4 for seniors and kids under 12. For more information click 
A Terrarium
Class will take place at Green View Garden Center (located at 2700 W Cedar Hills Dr. in Dunlap) pm Saturday from 10 - 11 am. Create your own unique terrarium. Cost is $25. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria at 11 am and at 2 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. 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 
Science Rocks!
will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm. Meet chemists and other scientists who will conduct cool activities. Activities, permanent galleries, and public planetarium shows will be free. The Mythic Creatures exhibition will be $5 per person. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The 54th Annual
Children's Home Cattle Auction to benefit Children's Home Association of Illinois will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall D on Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from the live auction and cattle auction benefit the development of the Youth Farm campus and services for children and families. Featuring the cattle auction, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, tickets are $100 and are available by calling
309-687-7215 or visiting 
Concert in the Vineyard will
present Spring Creek Station 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 
A
Blues and BBQ Dinner Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday with boarding beginning at 7:30 pm. Smoker's Blues Band will provide live music and dinner features smoked brisket, pulled pork, roasted corn grits, macaroni & cheese and more. Tickets are $46 for adults, and $23 for kids aged 4 - 12 (2 & under is free). For more information and to order tickets, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The
Peoria Humane Society's 22nd Annual Bark in the Park will take place on the Peoria Riverfront and Festival Park on Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. Featuring raffles, the Marvelous Mutt Show, professional photo with you and your dog, pawprint painting a kids activity center and vendor booths, advanced registration is $25 or $30 at the gate. To register online, visit 
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