The Official Spring Home Show will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday from 4 - 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. The largest gathering of area home builders and remodeling contractors in the area, tickets are $7 for adults, senior
citizens aged 60+ are half price and kids under 18 are free. Coupons are available at any area CEFCU Member Center for one free adult admission when you purchase a regular adult admission. For more information. visit www.officialhomeshow.com Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about the Home Show!
Death by Golf, a comic murder mystery, continues at the Barn iii Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through March 17. The inaugural production in Conklin Players' new facility at the same location where the previous barn theatre was located, they now offer a full cash bar. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors
open at 6 pm and on Sundays, doors open at 12:30 pm. Prices are $45 for Thursdays, $47.50 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $49 for Saturdays. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.thebarniii.com Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report Video about Death by Golf
The Annual Girl Scout
Cookie Sale will take place throughout Central Illinois through March 18 through individual girl scouts or through locations throughout the Central Illinois area as well as online. For full information about where and when cookies are available, visit http://www.girlscouts.org
Plaza Suite
will be presented by the Metamora Thespian Society at Metamora Fields (located at 801 W Progress St. in Metamora) at 6 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at Noon on Sunday. Featuring a buffet and the famous Neil Simon comedy, tickets are $40 per person. Make reservations by calling 309-367-4000. For more information, click HERE
Fish & Chicken
Dinners will be served at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria) on Friday from 4:30 - 7 pm. Featuring catfish, walleye, shrimp, fried chicken with fries or baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans and coffee and iced tea (dine in orders only), prices range from $8 - $13. A cash bar, desserts and kids meals are also available. For more information, click HERE
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature NikBeats 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. For more
information about either event, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Laser Light
Night will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday featuring Laser Vinyl (Classic Rock mix) at 6 pm and Laser Metallica at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows for members or $7 for one show and $12 both shows. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Roanoke R.Y. Dawgs at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and Sunday at 3:05 pm. Tickets range from $11 to $21 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at http://ticketmaster.com Find a $3 Kids Ticket Coupon for Sunday's Rivermen game at Peoria.Deals!
Heywood Banks
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) at 7 pm and 9:15 pm on Friday & Saturday for $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Sherwood: The
Adventures of Robinhood will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center Main Stage Theatre on the East Peoria campus at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for the general public and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 at https://icc.edu/arts
Music for Two
Pianos featuring Chee Hyeon Choi and John Orfe will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W. Moss Ave in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Part of the church's The Gretchen R. Iben Arts Series, the artists were colleagues at Bradley University and will perform duo-piano music. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.WestminsterPeoria.org
Get the Led Out
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday at 8 pm. Known as the American Led Zeppelin, tickets are $30.50 and $40.50 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at http://ticketmaster.com
The
Bradley Braves will take on Evansville at the Peoria Civic Center (located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Tickets range from $8 to $45 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
A Volunteer
Meeting will take place at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located at 1700 N Park Road in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 3 pm. Learn about how you can become involved and volunteering opportunities available throughout the summer main stage season including set building, props, light design and execution, sound execution, concessions, box office and more. All skill levels are welcome including those new to community theatre. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.cornstocktheatre.com
Cabin Fever with
Jammsammich will be held at Five Points Washington's Event Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 per person or $140 for a table of 10. For more information, visit www.fivepointswashington.org
Trivia Night
will take place at Mackinaw Valley Winery (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. Beginning with a wine tasting from 6 - 7 pm, the competition begins at 7 pm with teams of up to four players. Admission is $5 per person and you may bring your own foods and treats: wine, beer, sodas and bottled water will be available for purchase. To Reserve a table, call 309-645-5054 or 309-359-9463. For more information, visit www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Sebastian
Maniscalco will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Saturday at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Ticket prices are $42.75 and $62.75 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Enjoy live
music with Black Velvet at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information including a schedule of performers, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
The Itoo
Society will host a Trivia Night at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Teams of 8 will compete for prizes. Tickets are $160 as a table of up to 8 participants and include a drink voucher. Snacks may be brought in. For more information and to register, visit http://society.itoohall.com
"The Science and
Politics of Climate Change" will be presented at the First Baptist Church (located at 411 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 11:15 am. Speaker Dr. Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University associate professor, will discuss the scientific consensus on climate change and explore the economic, social and political barriers to addressing this global issue. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-682-5491.
The Peoria
Area World Affairs Council will present "Journalism Under Fire" at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring a panel discussion of journalists experienced in covering conflict, along with two films about the personal risks facing the media including Jenni Monet, award-winning journalist who faced personal danger covering the Dakota Access Pipeline, Kristin McHugh, who covered several global crises for the Stanley Foundation and Chris Kaergard,
associate editor of the Peoria Journal Star, who will serve as panel moderator. Tickets are $7 or $5 for members and are available at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org For more information, visit www.pawac.org
The Peoria Reads
Kickoff Event will take place at the Peoria Public North Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand Pkwy. in Peoria) on Sunday from 2- 4 pm. Featuring Illinois songwriter and folklorist Chris Vallillo performing a musical program reflecting the book "Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?" by Roz Chast and it's theme of life changes that take place when caring for aging parents. Admission is free. For more information, click HERE
A John Philip Sousa
Concert will be held at Dingeldine Music Center (located at 1501 W. Barker Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Featuring the Bradley University Symphonic Winds, conducted by Dr. David Vroman, admission is $15. Tickets are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office on the Bradley campus or by calling 309-677-2650. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/292811898065151
The 121st Annual George
Washington Day Banquet will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Monday at 5 pm. Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, a former governor of Indiana, is the keynote speaker. Tickets are $250 for members and $275 for non-members and are available by calling 309-672-2267.
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The Annual Girl Scout
Cookie Sale will take place throughout Central Illinois through March 18 through individual girl scouts or through locations throughout the Central Illinois area as well as online. For full information about where and when cookies are available, visit 
Plaza Suite
will be presented by the Metamora Thespian Society at Metamora Fields (located at 801 W Progress St. in Metamora) at 6 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at Noon on Sunday. Featuring a buffet and the famous Neil Simon comedy, tickets are $40 per person. Make reservations by calling 309-367-4000. For more information, click 
Fish & Chicken
Dinners will be served at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria) on Friday from 4:30 - 7 pm. Featuring catfish, walleye, shrimp, fried chicken with fries or baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans and coffee and iced tea (dine in orders only), prices range from $8 - $13. A cash bar, desserts and kids meals are also available. For more information, click 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature NikBeats 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. For more
information about either event, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Laser Light
Night will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday featuring Laser Vinyl (Classic Rock mix) at 6 pm and Laser Metallica at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows for members or $7 for one show and $12 both shows. For more information, visit 
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Roanoke R.Y. Dawgs at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and Sunday at 3:05 pm. Tickets range from $11 to $21 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
Heywood Banks
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) at 7 pm and 9:15 pm on Friday & Saturday for $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
Sherwood: The
Adventures of Robinhood will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center Main Stage Theatre on the East Peoria campus at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for the general public and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 at 
Music for Two
Pianos featuring Chee Hyeon Choi and John Orfe will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W. Moss Ave in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Part of the church's The Gretchen R. Iben Arts Series, the artists were colleagues at Bradley University and will perform duo-piano music. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Get the Led Out
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday at 8 pm. Known as the American Led Zeppelin, tickets are $30.50 and $40.50 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
The
Bradley Braves will take on Evansville at the Peoria Civic Center (located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Tickets range from $8 to $45 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at 
A Volunteer
Meeting will take place at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located at 1700 N Park Road in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 3 pm. Learn about how you can become involved and volunteering opportunities available throughout the summer main stage season including set building, props, light design and execution, sound execution, concessions, box office and more. All skill levels are welcome including those new to community theatre. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Cabin Fever with
Jammsammich will be held at Five Points Washington's Event Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 per person or $140 for a table of 10. For more information, visit 
Trivia Night
will take place at Mackinaw Valley Winery (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. Beginning with a wine tasting from 6 - 7 pm, the competition begins at 7 pm with teams of up to four players. Admission is $5 per person and you may bring your own foods and treats: wine, beer, sodas and bottled water will be available for purchase. To Reserve a table, call 309-645-5054 or 309-359-9463. For more information, visit 
Sebastian
Maniscalco will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Saturday at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Ticket prices are $42.75 and $62.75 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
Enjoy live
music with Black Velvet at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information including a schedule of performers, visit 
The Itoo
Society will host a Trivia Night at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Teams of 8 will compete for prizes. Tickets are $160 as a table of up to 8 participants and include a drink voucher. Snacks may be brought in. For more information and to register, visit 
"The Science and
Politics of Climate Change" will be presented at the First Baptist Church (located at 411 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 11:15 am. Speaker Dr. Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University associate professor, will discuss the scientific consensus on climate change and explore the economic, social and political barriers to addressing this global issue. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-682-5491.
The Peoria
Area World Affairs Council will present "Journalism Under Fire" at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring a panel discussion of journalists experienced in covering conflict, along with two films about the personal risks facing the media including Jenni Monet, award-winning journalist who faced personal danger covering the Dakota Access Pipeline, Kristin McHugh, who covered several global crises for the Stanley Foundation and Chris Kaergard,
associate editor of the Peoria Journal Star, who will serve as panel moderator. Tickets are $7 or $5 for members and are available at 
The Peoria Reads
Kickoff Event will take place at the Peoria Public North Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand Pkwy. in Peoria) on Sunday from 2- 4 pm. Featuring Illinois songwriter and folklorist Chris Vallillo performing a musical program reflecting the book "Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?" by Roz Chast and it's theme of life changes that take place when caring for aging parents. Admission is free. For more information, click 
A John Philip Sousa
Concert will be held at Dingeldine Music Center (located at 1501 W. Barker Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Featuring the Bradley University Symphonic Winds, conducted by Dr. David Vroman, admission is $15. Tickets are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office on the Bradley campus or by calling 309-677-2650. For more information, visit 
The 121st Annual George
Washington Day Banquet will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Monday at 5 pm. Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, a former governor of Indiana, is the keynote speaker. Tickets are $250 for members and $275 for non-members and are available by calling 309-672-2267.