American Decoy, Medical Inventions, Bluegrass Festival, Blake Shelton, Lewis Black & Dueling Pianos
Published: Thu, 02/28/19
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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 
Taste of India: Celebrating Cultures and Cuisines
will take place at the ICC Culinary Institute (located at 5407 N University St.in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm. Featuring a dinner, food preparation and a brief address about educational opportunities for women in India, the event is a collaboration between the Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Illinois Central College Culinary Institute and the ICC International Education Program. For more information, call 309-677-2454 or visit 
A Candidate Forum will
take place at the Peoria Heights Village Hall tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria and Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce, the discussion will center around contested races for the village trustee. All seven candidates have been invited to participate. For more information, call 309-253-9594 or visit 
Chillicothe Players will host an Improv
Night at Castaways Bar & Grill (located at 1707 N 4th St. in Chillicothe) tonight (Thursday) from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. 10% of proceeds benefit Chillicothe Players. For more information, visit 
The 14th Annual Shorty's Strickly Bluegrass
Festival will take place at the Stoney Creek Inn (located at 101 Mariner's Way in East Peoria) at 7 pm tonight (Thursday), at 7 pm on Friday, at 1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday and a Sunday Morning Gospel performance beginning at 9:30 am. Tickets are $20 per show except the Thursday show which is $10 with any other ticket purchase. Weekend passes are $45 at the door. For more information, call 309-671-0175 or visit 
Blake Shelton will perform in the Peoria
Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm. Tickets are $49, $89, $129 and are available at the at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at 
Kane Brown will perform in the
Grossinger Motors Arena (located at 101 South Madison St. in Bloomington) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $49.50, $39.50, and $29.50 and are available at the box office, by calling 309-434-2679 or online at 
Silent Sky will be presented by Bradley
University at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley Campus on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students from any school and are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at 
Reena Calm will perform at the Jukebox
Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) at 8 pm tonight (Thursday), at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday show or $20 for the other shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
Lewis Black will perform in the Peoria
Civic Center Theater at 8 pm. Ticket prices are $35, $45, and $55 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at 
The Central Illinois RV Show will take
place at the Peoria Civic Center from 11 am - 7 pm on Friday, 10 am - 7 pm on Saturday and from 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday at the Peoria Civic Center. Featuring industry exhibits, along with campgrounds, tow vehicles plus seminars and entertainment, tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under. For more information, visit 
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 
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 locations, visit 
Wine & Whiskers 2019 will be held at
the Trailside Event Center (located above Trefzger's Bakery at 4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 5 - 8 pm. Benefiting local animals in need, tickets are $50 and include wine & spirit tastings, a signature tasting glass, appetizers, live entertainment, a silent auction, a wine pull plus a visit from a four-legged special guest. For information and tickets, visit 
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 also on Friday 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 about either event, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos
will take place in the Broadway Lounge at the MAXAM Building (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) on Friday & Saturday with dinner seating beginning at 6 pm. Admission for the dinner & show is $40 per person. For information or reservations, call 309-494-9100 or visit 
The Peoria Rivermen will
take on the Knoxville Ice Bears at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and the Quad City Storm on 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 
Youth Music Illinois's Annual Musical
Masquerade will be held at the Life Together Center (located at 3601 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) on Friday from 6 - 9 pm. Featuring live entertainment by students plus a silent auction, attendees can sample over 30 wines and over 15 craft beers provided by Hy-Vee and hors d'oeuvres from Matter Of Taste. Tickets are $40 per person, $75 per couple and $300 for a group of 8 and are available by calling 309-370-6424 or online at 
Methodist College's Annual Trivia Night
will take place at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) on Friday from 6 to 9 pm. Benefiting the Methodist College Scholarship Fund, tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. To register, visit 
Mardi Gras 2019 will take place at
Warehouse on State (located at 736 SW Washington Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring music, dancing, games, a silent auction, wine, draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and heavy hors-d'oeuvres catered by Cracked Pepper, the event proceeds benefit Central Illinois Friends who provide a community for individuals living with HIV, as well as transportation, rent, utilities and emergency services. Tickets are $75 per person or $135 for a couple and are available at 
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robinhood
continues 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 adults and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Peoria Con will take place at
Exposition Gardens (located at 1601 W Northmoor Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. The local comic book convention will feature local and regional exhibitors, gaming competitions plus a cosplay contest. Admission is $10 or free for ages 10 & under. For more information, visit 
My Amazing Body: Hearty Heart will take
place at the Riverfront Museum Illinois River Classroom on Saturday from 1 - 2 pm. Presesnted by the Hult Center for Healthy Living's team of Health Education Specialists using large displays and interactive models to capture the attention of elementary students, admission is free for members and with paid admission to the Museum, which is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID or $9 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit 
A Maker Workshop: Enchanted
Houses will take place at the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum (located within Glen Oak Park) on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. Build a home for your favorite fairy, gnome, elf or other magical creature using basic woodworking tools, lumber, cool materials from nature and found objects. The workshop is recommended for kids 3-12 years old and all children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for kids is $12 for members and $18 for non members which includes Museum admission or
regular admission for adults which is $8.50 or $7.50 for ages 65 & over. Find more information and register at 
The 16th Annual Fasching Ball will take
place at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N Harker Drive in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring a traditional German costume ball and Mardi Gras Party, the West MacQueen Street Band will perform from 7 - 11. Cost is $6 per person in advance or $8 at the door. Attendees are encouraged to bring an appetizer to share. There will be a costume contest with prizes and a cash bar. For more information, call 309-697-4195 or visit 
Enjoy live music with PS
Jazz at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Rodney Carrington will perform at the
Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday at 7 pm. Ticket are $44.75 and $179.75 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at 
Thomas Booth and Friends will be
performed at Grace United Methodist (located at 4th and State in Pekin) on Sunday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring Vicki Butler (soprano), Dave Schonfelder (baritone), Laurel Beard (soprano) and Tom Butler (tenor) performing various types of music including gospel, opera and story telling and poetry, admission is free, however a good will offering will be collected. For more information, click 
The Lumiere Debut Concert: The
Sound of Light will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. A new 16-voice chamber choir comprised of trained Central Illinois singers and directed by Dr. John Jost, recently retired Bradley University Director of Choral Activities, selections will include early and contemporary settings of psalms, hymns, and spirituals, featuring music of Palestrina, Sweelinck, Duruflé, Mechem, and others, both
unaccompanied and with organ and strings. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students at the door. For more information, click 
Underground Comedy will present the
De-Pour-Ables Comedy Show at Tannins & Hops (located at 619 Southwest Water Street in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring left-leaning comedians Jeff Bailey, Michelle De Sutter, Billy Joe Nicks, Cheryl Barnett, Autumn McGowan and host Jake Merch, tickets are $10 available at the door. For more information, click