Romeo, You Idiot, Auto Show, Alice in Wonderland, Rivermen & Chiefs Opener

Published: Thu, 04/04/19



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Romeo, You Idiot will be presented by Corn Stock for Kids tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 7:30 pm and on Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located at 1700 N Park Rd in Peoria). A comedic version of Romeo & Juliet, all performers in this Shakespearian classic spoof are between the ages of 7-18. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 & under. For more information and tickets, visit www.cornstocktheatre.com
Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about Romeo, You Idiot

The 30th annual Central Illinois Auto Show will take place at the Peoria Civic Center from Noon - 8 pm on Friday, from 11 am - 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 16 and older, and free for ages 15 & under with a paid adult. Friday is Mature Adults with half priced admission for ages 60+ and Sunday is Family Day with $8 admission for 2 adults & 2 kids aged 15 and under. For more information, visit http://peoriaautoshow.com
Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about the 2019 Auto Show

Nana's Naughty Knickers continues at the Barn iii Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through April 20. What happens when a sweet Grandma is running an illegal lingerie boutique from her apartment selling hand-made naughty knickers to senior citizens? Shows are on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays with doors opening at 6 pm and on Sundays with doors opening at 12:30 pm. Prices are $45 for Thursdays, $47.50 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $49 for Saturdays. Now offering a full cash bar, for more information and to purchase tickets, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.thebarniii.com
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American Decoy: The Invention continues at the Riverfront Museum through April 28. Featuring iconic decoys by famous American artists, many of whom lived in central Illinois along the Illinois River, including Charles H. Perdew (Henry), Charles Schoenheider Sr. (Peoria) and Robert Elliston (Bureau), it is a nationally significant art exhibition celebrating the uniquely American art form with decoys from the museum's permanent collection. For more information and tickets, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
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Medical Inventions That Changed the World continues at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Featuring the stories of pioneers in medicine - from the use of radiation to the invention of mass production of penicillin which was invented in the early 1940s at Peoria's Ag Lab plus recent breakthroughs in virtual technologies and simulation - that have saved lives, cured diseases and made life better for billions of people worldwide, this first-of-its-kind exhibition runs through April 28. For more information and tickets, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about Medical Inventions!
A Riverfront Master Plan Meeting will take place at the Gateway Building on the Peoria Riverfront tonight (Thursday) from 5-7 pm. An opportunity for citizens to share their thoughts and ideas regarding the planning study for the downtown riverfront area running from the Bob Michel Bridge to the Riverplex and from the river to Water Street, the planning effort will explore land use, access, transportation and parking in the larger downtown area which may affect the riverfront. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-999-0123.
Joel Barber: The Most Susceptible Bird will be presented at the Peoria Riverfront Museum tonight (Thursday) beginning at at 6 pm. The world's leading museum expert on waterfowl decoy art and history, Kory Rogers, chief curator of the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, will discuss the pioneering decoy art collector, author and carver Joel Barber (1876-1952). Admission is free. For more information, visit http://peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
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. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.centralillinoisherp.com
Mike Vecchione will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm both days. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday performance and $15 for the Friday and Saturday shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at https://jukeboxcomedy.com
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 Dexter O'Neal & Funkyard 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, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The 2019 Spring Craft & Vendor Show will take place on the upper level of Northwoods Mall Friday & Saturday from 10 am - 9 pm and on Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm. The Easter Bunny will also be available for photos. Admission is free. 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, prices range from $8 - $13. A cash bar, desserts, carry outs and kids meals are also available. For more information, click HERE
The CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Peoria Art Guild, 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 http://ciaopeoria.com
Death by Dessert will be presented by Chillicothe Players at Shore Acres Park (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) at 6:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 5 pm on Sunday. A murder-mystery dinner theatre production, dinner will be provided by Mona's/Bernardi's. Tickets are $25 and are availble at www.chillicotheplayers.org
Peoria Ballet will present Alice in Wonderland and Paquita at Five Points Washington (located at 360 Wilmor Rd in Washington) on Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7 pm. Experience Lewis Carroll's classic story transformed into a ballet plus one of the ballet world's all time classics, Paquita. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. For more information or tickets, call 309-690-7990 or visit www.peoriaballet.com
The 6th annual Blues for a Cause will take place at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Nick Schnebelen and Lojo Russo will perform. A benefit for the Center for Youth and Family Solutions, tickets are $35 for VIP table seating, $25 for preferred & loft seating, and $20 for general admission and are available at www.monarchmusichall.com
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Macon Mayhem at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:15 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 
A Flapjack Fundraiser will take place at Applebee's (located at 3929 W War Memorial Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 8 - 10 am. Get pancakes, syrup, butter, bacon and a beverage for $5. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing  Veterans Home Repair Program. For more information, visit www.ivfullercenter.org
Membership Swap Weekend will take place all day Saturday and Sunday for members of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Historical Society and the Peoria Playhouse. Enjoy free admission to all five of these Peoria-area attractions when you present your membership card and photo ID. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Breakfast with the Giraffes will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 -10 am. Enjoy a light breakfast while learning about giraffes and watch them enjoy their breakfast too. Cost is $10 for adult members and $7 for child members, and $19 for adult non-members and $13 for child non-members. Registration is required and may be made by calling call 309-681-3559. For more information, visit www.peoriazoo.org
Morton Community Day will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Morton residents will receive free admission to galleries, planetarium shows, 10% discount on concessions and the Museum Store plus member prices for Giant Screen Theater tickets. Residents must show an ID to qualify. For more information, click HERE
Duck-A-Palooza will be take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm. Featuring contemporary decoy carvers Pat Gregory, Gene Everett, Lance Irving and Larry K. who will demonstrate aspects of decoy carving and painting as well as have decoys for sale, admission is free for members or with general admission which is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID and $9 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit http://peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
A Maker Workshop: Make Your Own Superhero Cape will take place at the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum (located in Glen Oak Park) on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. Design and make super hero capes that fit your unique personality and super powers. Designed for kids 3-12, 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 for ages 1-64 or $7.50 for ages 65 & over. Find more information and register at https://peoriaplayhouse.org
A St. Jude Peoria Trivia Night and silent auction will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall (located at 120 Walnut St in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Trivia teams can have up to 6 people with prizes for 1st and 2nd place prizes as well as a 50/50 raffle. Cost is $120 for teams of 6.  For more information, click  HERE
The Spirit of Peoria will host a Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise (located at 100 Water St. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. The cast of the Champaign Urbana Theatre Co. will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds. Tickets are $50 per person for adults and $25 per person for ages 4-15 and include a Prime Rib buffet, entertainment and the cruise.  A cash bar will be available. For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com
The Peoria Chiefs Season Opener will be vs. Beloit at Dozer Park (located at 730 SW Jefferson Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:35 pm. Individual tickets are $15 for advance dugout seating, $13 for advance field seating and $9 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com
Enjoy live music with Berchtold & Stear Piedmont at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. There is no cover charge. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
Recess At RenCo will take place at the Renaissance Coliseum on the Bradley University campus on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring Jesse McCartney, Andy Grammer, and T-Pain, tickets are $38 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com
The 43rd Lebanese Food Festival will take place at St. Sharbel Church (located at 2920 W Scenic Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 6 pm. Featuring cabbage rolls, meat pie, green beans, salad, pita bread and soft drinks, carry outs will also be available. Also find Lebanese delicacies and baked goods including pastries such as baklava, pita bread, spinach pies, stuffed grape leaves and hummus. Tickets are $10 for adults or $6 for children under 12 and are available at the door. For more information, call 309-688-5555.
Celebrate Peoria: Art Party will take place at the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum (located within Glen Oak Park) on Sunday from Noon - 3 pm. Experience traditional and contemporary art from different cultures plus make your own artistic creations based on work by artists from China, Ghana, India and more. Admission is free for Museum members or with regular admission which is $8.50 for ages 1 - 64 or $7.50 for ages 65 & over. Find more information and register at https://peoriaplayhouse.org
The Fox Crossing Stringband will perform as part of Music in the McKenzie at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. Featuring six instruments with four vocalists, they create a new bluegrass sound. Admission is free with a portion of CD sales support the Friends of Peoria Public Library. For more information, visit www.peoriapubliclibrary.org
Astonishing!, a Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth and Preparatory Choruses concert, will take place at the First United Methodist Church (located at 116 NE Perry in Peoria) on Sunday at 3 pm. Featuring songs about joy, peace and patriotism, former Young Artist winner Melissa Blain will also perform along with this year's winners with a reception following the concert. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and will be available at the door. For more information, visit http://peoriacivicchorale.org
The Starved Rock Lodge Wine Pairing Dinner will be held at Starved Rock State Park (located at 2668 E 875th Rd in Oglesby) on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy a meal paired with Illinois wines from Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased by calling 815-220-7386 or online at www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
The Marty Monologues will take place at the Apollo Theatre (located at 311 S Main St. in downtown Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring story-telling from Peoria blogger Marty Wombacher plus live music from Sarah Marie Dillard & Brandon Mooberry, advance tickets are $25 for a couple or $15 per person and are available at Kenny's Westside Pub & Acme Comics in Peoria and Lit. on Fire Used Books, Relics and Emack & Bolio's all in Peoria Heights which include an after-show party. For more information, click HERE
For King & Country will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $27.50 - $72.50 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at http://ticketmaster.com

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