The Illinois Shakespeare Festival opens with a preview night tonight (Thursday) with As You Like It at Ewing Theatre (located at 48 Sunset Rd in Bloomington) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Performances continue on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm each night. Pride & Prejudice opens on July 5 and Caesar opens on July 12 at the ISU Center for Performing Arts Theatre (located at 400 W. Beaufort St. in Normal). The Festival runs through
Saturday, August 11. Tickets range from $20 to $55 and are available by calling 309-438-2535 or online at http://ticketmaster.com For show schedule and other information about the festival, visit www.illinoisshakes.com Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about the Illinois Shakespeare Festival!
Baskerville, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery continues at the Corn Stock Theatre Tent (Iocated in upper Bradley Park) tonight (Thursday) through Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm nightly. From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" before a family
curse dooms its newest heir. Tickets are $17 for adults & $14 for students through age 18 and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about Baskerville!
The Peoria Historical Society's Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery Tour takes you to view spectacular views
of the river from the world's most beautiful drive while seeing elegant homes of past and present Peorians then continues to the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Illinois running every Friday in June at 11:30 am departing from the Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights). And their Roll Out the Barrel Tour takes you through the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and into the Warehouse District where you'll discover facts about
distilling in Peoria running every Saturday in June beginning at 1:30 pm departing from the Caterpillar Visitors Center on the Peoria Riverfront. Cost for each tour is $15. For more information, call 309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about PHS History Tours!
The "Art of the Brick" continues at the Peoria Riverfront Museum through September 2. Featuring
intriguing works of art made exclusively from LEGO® bricks, this critically acclaimed collection was constructed by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. The world's most elaborate display of LEGO brick art, it features more than 100 pieces of artwork with original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of famous masterpieces such as van Gogh's "Starry Night" and da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" as well as a gallery showcasing an innovative, multimedia collection
of LEGO brick-infused photography produced in tandem with award-winning photographer Dean West. Admission to all exhibitions, galleries and public planetarium shows is $18 for adults, $17 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID and $16 for youth ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about Art of the Brick!
The CEFCU Jazz Series featuring the Dave Hoffman and Friends 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 www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents
Styx will perform at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $29.50 to $149.50 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com
Jacqueline Novak will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd, Peoria) tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. General admission tickets are $15
and VIP tickets are $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.com
ART Inc. will celebrate the opening of the Romain Arts & Culture Community Center at the former Greeley School (located at 919 NE Jefferson Ave. in Peoria) with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday beginning at 10
am. An art project created by students from Trewyn, Glen Oak and Manual schools will be unveiled and several community leaders will be in attendance. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.artincpeoria.org
Riverlife Gospel Cruises will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on the Peoria riverfront on Friday beginning at 1 pm (lunch) and 6:30 pm (dinner). Lunch cruise tickets are $42 for adults or and $21 for kids
4-15 or for the dinner cruise are $48 for adults or $24 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com
The Reality Check Teen Workshop will take place at Goodwill Commons (located at 2319 E War Memorial Dr. in Peoria) on Friday from 1 - 3 pm. Featuring competitions based around real-life adult situations such as
applying for a job and haggling over a car, admission is free but sign-up is required. To sign up, call 309-369-2335 or visit www.goodwillpeo.org
The Peoria Women's Club (located in downtown Peoria at the corners of Fayette and Madison) will host a "Catch the Vision" event on Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Kim Blickenstaff, who recently
purchased several properties in the Peoria Area, has a vision for revitalizing the Music Hall which has a 432-seat theater and will be touring this Peoria landmark. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the project. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
The Fourth Fridays Tazewell Art Loop will take place in various locations in Morton, Tremont, Pekin & Delevan on Friday from 5-9 pm. Featuring local art, performance demonstrations, live music and
entertainment plus local shops and restaurants, Fourth Friday takes place through August. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TazewellArtLoop
The 5th Annual Harmonica Invitational featuring The Tempest Blues Band will take place at the Contemporary Art Center 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, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Brushville will perform and at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt. 9 in Mackinaw) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. And Captain Quirk will perform 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 www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Frozen Jr. will be presented by the Morton Youth Theatre at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center (located at 350 N Illinois Ave. in Morton) beginning at 7 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students and are available at the Morton Park District office or by calling 309-263-7429. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MortonYouthTheatre
The Judy Page Project will perform at the Twelve Bar (located at 4500 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring Travis on piano, Tom Marko on drums and Crystal Rebone on bass,
the CI Jazz House band will open. There is no cover charge. For information, call 309-692-5330 or visit www.cijs.org
Enjoy live music with Mark Tonelli Trio at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. The Casa Jones Acoustic Duo will performon Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
The Canton Farmer's Market will take place at Jones Park in downtown Canton on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:30 am. Featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, jams and more plus live music, food
demonstrations and free kids activities, admission is free. Hosted by Canton Main Street, for more information, visit www.cantonillinois.org
The RiverFront Market willtake place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 28 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the
Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visithttp://visitdowntownpeoria.com
The Tireless Project will collect unwanted tires at Jimax (located at 2000 W Clark Street in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 - 11 am. The first 10 tires are free and additional tires are $1 each (cash only). Funds
will be used for project supplies and neighborhood cleanups. No businesses will be allowed, no tires with rims will be accepted and only passenger and truck tires 17" or less will be accepted. For more information, call 309-253-0192.
Kitty Kafe will take place at Bob Lindsay Acura (located at 7500 N. Allen Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. Adoptable kittens will be available to meet and donations of scoopable cat litter, wet
kitten food, dry adult cat food, dry kitten food, wet adult cat food and laundry detergent donations are requested. Admission is $1. For more information, call 309-453-9080 or visit www.tlcfosters.com
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. Enjoy music, food and vendors every Saturday through
September. For more information, visit www.tianguis-peoria.com
Sculpture Walk Peoria offers free docent led tours of the 9 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 26. The tours will begin at
the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby beginning at 10 am and Noon. No reservations are necessary. For more information, visit www.artspartners.net/swp
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm with an early cruise on Saturday at 11 am. 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 www.spiritofpeoria.com
A Princess and Pirates event will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd. in Glen Oak Park in Peoria) on Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm. Kids can meet parrots and
"dragons" up close, encounter a magic mirror, dig for treasure, "walk the plank" and more while wearing their favorite costumes. Special activities are included with regular admission which is $9.75 for ages 13 and over, $8.75 ages 65+ and active military, $6.75 for ages 2 - 12 and free for 1 & under. For more information, visit www.peoriazoo.org
GeekFest: Round 2 will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum on Saturday from Noon - 7:30 pm. Featuring video game challenges, panels, door prizes and exhibitions, a Miyazaki Fest will also take place in
the Giant Screen Theater. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 to the public and are available at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The LEGO Building Challenge will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. Build impressive LEGO creations to stay in the museum's display case. The Challenge is free for
members or with admission into The Art of the Brick exhibit, which is $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens aged 60+, $16 for students with ID or $9 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Concert4CASA will take place at The Trolley (located at 2411 W Farmington Rd in West Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring local bands Super 88 and Tina Sparkle as well as Nashville band Scale Model,
tickets are $10 for ages 21 and over with all proceeds benefit CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. For more information, visit www.casaofthetenth.org
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Burlington on Saturday & Sunday beginning at 6:35 pm at Dozer Stadium each night. 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
The JammSammich Beach Bash will take place on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
The Deep Space Planetarium Concert Series opens at the Riverfront Museum's Dome Planetarium on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring percussionist Cory Flanigan who will present an
entheogenic light show along with visual artist Bubba Ayoub who create meditative sound waves that are then processed and modulated through analog synthesizers visually representing the sound waves via a laser. Then, local synth engineer and sound artist Suit & Tie Guy, who has built and engineered his own analog synthesizers will also perform. A unique music performance, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for members and are available at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Annual Itoo Shish-Ka-Bob will take place at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm. Featuring beef or chicken kabobs, cabbage rolls, Lebanese
salad, and pita bread, cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 & under. Carry-outs are available as well as a specialty bake sale. Hosted by the Itoo Society, there will also be a kids activity tent. For more information, call 309-676-9725 or visit http://society.itoohall.com
An Aldabra Experience will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 1 pm. Featuring a behind the scenes experience where you can touch George the Aldabra
Tortoise plus learn about conservation and what you can do to further act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. Tickets are $40 per person and are available by calling 309-681-3509 or online at www.peoriazoo.org
A Sundae Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday from 5 - 7 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a build your own sundaes bar, tickets are $24 for adults, $16 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3
& under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com
The Peoria Municipal Band will perform at Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre (2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria) on Sunday from 7 - 8:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriamunicipalband.com
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The CEFCU Jazz Series featuring the Dave Hoffman and Friends 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 
Styx will perform at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $29.50 to $149.50 and are available at
Jacqueline Novak will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd, Peoria) tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. General admission tickets are $15
and VIP tickets are $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
ART Inc. will celebrate the opening of the Romain Arts & Culture Community Center at the former Greeley School (located at 919 NE Jefferson Ave. in Peoria) with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday beginning at 10
am. An art project created by students from Trewyn, Glen Oak and Manual schools will be unveiled and several community leaders will be in attendance. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Riverlife Gospel Cruises will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on the Peoria riverfront on Friday beginning at 1 pm (lunch) and 6:30 pm (dinner). Lunch cruise tickets are $42 for adults or and $21 for kids
4-15 or for the dinner cruise are $48 for adults or $24 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
The Reality Check Teen Workshop will take place at Goodwill Commons (located at 2319 E War Memorial Dr. in Peoria) on Friday from 1 - 3 pm. Featuring competitions based around real-life adult situations such as
applying for a job and haggling over a car, admission is free but sign-up is required. To sign up, call 309-369-2335 or visit 
The Peoria Women's Club (located in downtown Peoria at the corners of Fayette and Madison) will host a "Catch the Vision" event on Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Kim Blickenstaff, who recently
purchased several properties in the Peoria Area, has a vision for revitalizing the Music Hall which has a 432-seat theater and will be touring this Peoria landmark. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the project. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Fourth Fridays Tazewell Art Loop will take place in various locations in Morton, Tremont, Pekin & Delevan on Friday from 5-9 pm. Featuring local art, performance demonstrations, live music and
entertainment plus local shops and restaurants, Fourth Friday takes place through August. For more information, visit 
The 5th Annual Harmonica Invitational featuring The Tempest Blues Band will take place at the Contemporary Art Center 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, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Brushville will perform and at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt. 9 in Mackinaw) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. And 
Frozen Jr. will be presented by the Morton Youth Theatre at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center (located at 350 N Illinois Ave. in Morton) beginning at 7 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students and are available at the Morton Park District office or by calling 309-263-7429. For more information, visit 
The Judy Page Project will perform at the Twelve Bar (located at 4500 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring Travis on piano, Tom Marko on drums and Crystal Rebone on bass,
the CI Jazz House band will open. There is no cover charge. For information, call 309-692-5330 or visit 
Enjoy live music with Mark Tonelli Trio at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. The Casa Jones Acoustic Duo will perform
on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Canton Farmer's Market will take place at Jones Park in downtown Canton on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:30 am. Featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, jams and more plus live music, food
demonstrations and free kids activities, admission is free. Hosted by Canton Main Street, for more information, visit 
The RiverFront Market will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 28 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the
Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visit 
The Tireless Project will collect unwanted tires at Jimax (located at 2000 W Clark Street in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 - 11 am. The first 10 tires are free and additional tires are $1 each (cash only). Funds
will be used for project supplies and neighborhood cleanups. No businesses will be allowed, no tires with rims will be accepted and only passenger and truck tires 17" or less will be accepted. For more information, call 309-253-0192.
Kitty Kafe will take place at Bob Lindsay Acura (located at 7500 N. Allen Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. Adoptable kittens will be available to meet and donations of scoopable cat litter, wet
kitten food, dry adult cat food, dry kitten food, wet adult cat food and laundry detergent donations are requested. Admission is $1. For more information, call 309-453-9080 or visit 
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. Enjoy music, food and vendors every Saturday through
September. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk Peoria offers free docent led tours of the 9 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 26. The tours will begin at
the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby beginning at 10 am and Noon. No reservations are necessary. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm with an early cruise on Saturday at 11 am. 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 
A Princess and Pirates event will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd. in Glen Oak Park in Peoria) on Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm. Kids can meet parrots and
"dragons" up close, encounter a magic mirror, dig for treasure, "walk the plank" and more while wearing their favorite costumes. Special activities are included with regular admission which is $9.75 for ages 13 and over, $8.75 ages 65+ and active military, $6.75 for ages 2 - 12 and free for 1 & under. For more information, visit 
GeekFest: Round 2 will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum on Saturday from Noon - 7:30 pm. Featuring video game challenges, panels, door prizes and exhibitions, a Miyazaki Fest will also take place in
the Giant Screen Theater. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 to the public and are available at 
The LEGO Building Challenge will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. Build impressive LEGO creations to stay in the museum's display case. The Challenge is free for
members or with admission into The Art of the Brick exhibit, which is $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens aged 60+, $16 for students with ID or $9 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit 
Concert4CASA will take place at The Trolley (located at 2411 W Farmington Rd in West Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring local bands Super 88 and Tina Sparkle as well as Nashville band Scale Model,
tickets are $10 for ages 21 and over with all proceeds benefit CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Burlington on Saturday & Sunday beginning at 6:35 pm at Dozer Stadium each night. 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 
The JammSammich Beach Bash will take place on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit 
The Deep Space Planetarium Concert Series opens at the Riverfront Museum's Dome Planetarium on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring percussionist Cory Flanigan who will present an
entheogenic light show along with visual artist Bubba Ayoub who create meditative sound waves that are then processed and modulated through analog synthesizers visually representing the sound waves via a laser. Then, local synth engineer and sound artist Suit & Tie Guy, who has built and engineered his own analog synthesizers will also perform. A unique music performance, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for members and are available at 
The Annual Itoo Shish-Ka-Bob will take place at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm. Featuring beef or chicken kabobs, cabbage rolls, Lebanese
salad, and pita bread, cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 & under. Carry-outs are available as well as a specialty bake sale. Hosted by the Itoo Society, there will also be a kids activity tent. For more information, call 309-676-9725 or visit 
An Aldabra Experience will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 1 pm. Featuring a behind the scenes experience where you can touch George the Aldabra
Tortoise plus learn about conservation and what you can do to further act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. Tickets are $40 per person and are available by calling 309-681-3509 or online at 
A Sundae Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday from 5 - 7 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a build your own sundaes bar, tickets are $24 for adults, $16 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3
& under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 