Funny Money continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and runs Thursdays - Sundays through November 10. This comedy starts out when mild mannered Henry finds a briefcase full of money on the train and comes home to his wife with plans for a quick getaway. On Thursdays, Fridays
& Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm and on Sundays, doors open at 12:30 pm. Now offering a full cash bar, tickets are $45 for Thursdays, $47.50 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $49 for Saturdays and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit www.thebarniii.com
Moon is now open at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and runs through November 10. It features a one-of-a-kind 13-foot (4-meter) diameter illuminated moon made especially for the museum by UK artist Luke Jerram. Admission to the museum is free for members or $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID or $9 for youth aged 3 - 17. For more
information, visit http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Click HERE to Watch our Moon Entertainment Report video!
Vantage Points: Contemporary Photography from the Whitney Museum of American Art is on display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum through November 10. The first exhibition of its kind in the nation, it's a collaboration between the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art featuring photographs by 20 of the most influential artists
of the 1970s through the 2000s, including Andy Warhol, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sally Mann, Diane Arbus, Gregory Crewdson, William Eggleston, Nan Goldin and Richard Avedon. Admission to the museum is free for members or $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID or $9 for youth aged 3 - 17. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Click HERE to Watch our Vantage Points Entertainment Report video!
A Bizarre Bazaar will be held at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie
(located at 5201 W War Memorial Dr. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 3 - 7 pm. Featuring games, hayrides, food trucks, the movie “Goonies”, an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, trick or treating, fire performers, hula hoopers, stilt walkers, a balloon artist and face painting, an owl exhibit from Wildlife Prairie Park plus a vendors market. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.shoppesatgrandprairie.com
A Halloween Goblin Bash will take place at the Betty Jayne Brimmer
Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Featuring juanGoblin (Jonathan Wright) playing funk, soul, 80s and Motown music, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, visit www.thebettyjayne.com
Kellye Howard will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge
(located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $10 - $17 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The Unity Point Methodist Service League Gift Show will take
place at the Unity Point Atrium (located at 900 N. Main St. in Peoria) from 3 - 6 pm on Friday and from 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday. Featuring handmade items, baked goods, floral arrangements, toys for all ages, and a raffle, admission and parking are free. All proceeds benefit UnityPoint Health patient care. For more information, visit www.unitypoint.org
The First Fridays Artists’ Tour will take place on Friday from 5 -
9 pm at various locations including the Peoria Art Guild, the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan, Wheel Art Pottery Studios, Glazed and Confused Pottery plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://peoriafirstfriday.com
This week,
Live at the Five Spot will feature Cousin Eddie at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. There will be a costume competition with prizes. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. A Special Day of the Dead Salsa Event will take place 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 $5 for members or $8 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Macon Mayhem at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Art of ILLFusion’s Halloween will take place at Monarch Music Hall
(located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show and are available at www.monarchmusichall.com
Enjoy live music with The Whiskey Trust on Friday at 7:30 pm and the
Kevin Hart Trio on Saturday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
A Universe of
Surprises will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum’s Dome Planetarium on Friday from 7:30 - 9 pm. Presented by Dr. Laura Trouille from the Adler Planetarium and Dr. Chris Lintott Kavli from the University of Oxford who will discuss unexpected discoveries to explore what we know – and what we don’t – about our dynamic Universe. Admission is free for members and $4 for the public. For more information and to register, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Washington Square Holiday Open House will
be held at the shops on the Washington Square from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday and from Noon – 4 pm on Sunday. Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to any of the participating Specialty Shops Retail Stores to be donated to WHIP (Washington Helps Its People) and enter to win a $300 value gift basket filled with products and items from participating stores and businesses. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
A Holiday Art Market will take place at the Warehouse on
State (located at SW Washington Street in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Hosted by the Illinois Art League, admission is free. For more information, visit https://illinoisartleague.com
Pasta for Patriots will take place at the Elks Lodge
(located at 1 Elks Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 4 - 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for the general public and $5 for Veterans and children under 12. The spaghetti dinner, hosted by the Illinois Valley Fuller Center, features live music by Jazz Musician John Miller and a silent auction benefiting Illinois Valley Fuller Center to assist Tri County Veterans with home repairs. To order tickets or for information, call 309-363-3737 or visit http://fullercenter.org
The Just Breathe…We’ve Got
This! Music Festival will take place at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. A fundraiser for Dallas Stallion, a 23 year old who is awaiting a double lung transplant, performers include Dennis and the Bad Decisions, Past Curfew, The Holdouts, Matt Miller, Unhandsome Devils, Decade of Decadence, Emily Hope and Grant Milliren. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and food. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.monarchmusichall.com
An Art Gala for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Illinois
will take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (located at 400 NE Perry Avenue in Peoria) on Saturday from 5:30 - 11 pm. Featuring over 100 original pieces of art created by dozens of regional artists, live art demonstrations, pop-up entertainment, food plus a cash bar, you’ll get to meet some talented regional artists and see the original art selected for the Peoria Ronald McDonald House. Tickets are $100 per person or $175 for a couple and are available online at https://rmhc-centralillinois.org
CASA of Peoria County will present the 14th
Annual CASAblanca Dancing with the Stars fundraiser at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. The dance competition features local “celebrities” each paired with a talented instructor. Dancers will vie for the People’s Choice Award, to be determined by online voting, and Critics’ Choice Award, determined by judges and guests that evening. Tickets are $200 and are available by calling 309-669-2939. For more information, visit www.casaofthetenth.org
The Revival Red Carpet Premiere will take place at the Peoria
Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theater on Saturday from 6 - 10 pm. Revival, a unique visual and musical experience based on the Gospel of John, was written by actor & film writer Harry Lennix of the Blacklist. Featuring a cast of Grammy nominated artists led by Mali Music and Chaka Khan plus arrangements by Gospel great Donald Lawrence, the premiere includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, the film screening followed by a Q & A session with the film writer, producer & actor
Harry Lennix. Tickets are $25 and are available along with more information at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Wine and Cheese Under the Stars will take place at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Featuring a presentation on the planets found outside our solar system paired with wines, cheeses and crackers, the event is for ages 21 and over. Admission is $30 for members and $36 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Sports Auction and Card Show will take place on Sunday
from 10 am - 3 pm at the Peoria RiverPlex. Featuring a silent auction, a raffle drawing and sports card vendors available to buy, sell or trade their sports cards and collectibles, the live auction will begin at 2 pm and includes autographed sports memorabilia and season tickets. Admission is $1 for ages 13 and over and free for kids aged 12 & under and raffle tickets are $10. For more information call 309-681-2868 or visit www.facebook.com/PPDSports
The Annual Itoo Supper will be held at the Itoo Hall
(located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm. The family style meal includes all-you-can-eat cabbage rolls, chicken with rice, baked kibba, stewed green beans, fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, Lebanese salad and pita bread. There will also be a bake sale running throughout the day plus carry-outs are available. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, call 309-676-9725 or visit http://society.itoohall.com/itoo-supper.html
The Harlem Globetrotters will take on the Washington Generals at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Tickets range from $27 - $87 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Moonshot Mentality, Making It Possible Together will
take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Dome Planetarium on Sunday beginning at 5 pm. Presented by Dr. Michelle Larson, President and CEO of The Adler Planetarium, the presentation will take place in the Moon exhibition with a reception to follow in the Planetarium. Admission is free for members and $4 for the public. For more information and to register, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Of Hope and Resolution will be presented by the Lumière
Chamber Choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W. Moss Ave in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring the music of Monteverdi, Mozart, Copland, Barber, Halsey Stevens, Williametta Spencer, Juris Karlsons and Carlos Guastavino, the choir is comprised of trained Central Illinois singers and is directed by Dr. John Jost. Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for students. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
ZZ Top will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 7
pm. Tickets range from $39.95 - $159.95 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
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A Bizarre Bazaar will be held at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie
(located at 5201 W War Memorial Dr. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 3 - 7 pm. Featuring games, hayrides, food trucks, the movie “Goonies”, an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, trick or treating, fire performers, hula hoopers, stilt walkers, a balloon artist and face painting, an owl exhibit from Wildlife Prairie Park plus a vendors market. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Halloween Goblin Bash will take place at the Betty Jayne Brimmer
Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Featuring juanGoblin (Jonathan Wright) playing funk, soul, 80s and Motown music, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, visit 
Kellye Howard will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge
(located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $10 - $17 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
The Unity Point Methodist Service League Gift Show will take
place at the Unity Point Atrium (located at 900 N. Main St. in Peoria) from 3 - 6 pm on Friday and from 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday. Featuring handmade items, baked goods, floral arrangements, toys for all ages, and a raffle, admission and parking are free. All proceeds benefit UnityPoint Health patient care. For more information, visit 
The First Fridays Artists’ Tour will take place on Friday from 5 -
9 pm at various locations including the Peoria Art Guild, the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan, Wheel Art Pottery Studios, Glazed and Confused Pottery plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit 
This week,
Live at the Five Spot will feature Cousin Eddie at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. There will be a costume competition with prizes. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members.
A Special Day of the Dead Salsa Event will take place 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 $5 for members or $8 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Macon Mayhem at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available by calling 309-676-1040 or online at 
Art of ILLFusion’s Halloween will take place at Monarch Music Hall
(located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show and are available at 
Enjoy live music with The Whiskey Trust on Friday at 7:30 pm and the
Kevin Hart Trio on Saturday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Universe of
Surprises will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum’s Dome Planetarium on Friday from 7:30 - 9 pm. Presented by Dr. Laura Trouille from the Adler Planetarium and Dr. Chris Lintott Kavli from the University of Oxford who will discuss unexpected discoveries to explore what we know – and what we don’t – about our dynamic Universe. Admission is free for members and $4 for the public. For more information and to register, visit 
The Washington Square Holiday Open House will
be held at the shops on the Washington Square from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday and from Noon – 4 pm on Sunday. Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to any of the participating Specialty Shops Retail Stores to be donated to WHIP (Washington Helps Its People) and enter to win a $300 value gift basket filled with products and items from participating stores and businesses. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Holiday Art Market will take place at the Warehouse on
State (located at SW Washington Street in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Hosted by the Illinois Art League, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Pasta for Patriots will take place at the Elks Lodge
(located at 1 Elks Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 4 - 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for the general public and $5 for Veterans and children under 12. The spaghetti dinner, hosted by the Illinois Valley Fuller Center, features live music by Jazz Musician John Miller and a silent auction benefiting Illinois Valley Fuller Center to assist Tri County Veterans with home repairs. To order tickets or for information, call 309-363-3737 or visit 
The Just Breathe…We’ve Got
This! Music Festival will take place at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. A fundraiser for Dallas Stallion, a 23 year old who is awaiting a double lung transplant, performers include Dennis and the Bad Decisions, Past Curfew, The Holdouts, Matt Miller, Unhandsome Devils, Decade of Decadence, Emily Hope and Grant Milliren. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and food. Tickets are $20 and are available at 
An Art Gala for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Illinois
will take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (located at 400 NE Perry Avenue in Peoria) on Saturday from 5:30 - 11 pm. Featuring over 100 original pieces of art created by dozens of regional artists, live art demonstrations, pop-up entertainment, food plus a cash bar, you’ll get to meet some talented regional artists and see the original art selected for the Peoria Ronald McDonald House. Tickets are $100 per person or $175 for a couple and are available online at 
CASA of Peoria County will present the 14th
Annual CASAblanca Dancing with the Stars fundraiser at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. The dance competition features local “celebrities” each paired with a talented instructor. Dancers will vie for the People’s Choice Award, to be determined by online voting, and Critics’ Choice Award, determined by judges and guests that evening. Tickets are $200 and are available by calling 309-669-2939. For more information, visit 
The Revival Red Carpet Premiere will take place at the Peoria
Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theater on Saturday from 6 - 10 pm. Revival, a unique visual and musical experience based on the Gospel of John, was written by actor & film writer Harry Lennix of the Blacklist. Featuring a cast of Grammy nominated artists led by Mali Music and Chaka Khan plus arrangements by Gospel great Donald Lawrence, the premiere includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, the film screening followed by a Q & A session with the film writer, producer & actor
Harry Lennix. Tickets are $25 and are available along with more information at 
Wine and Cheese Under the Stars will take place at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Featuring a presentation on the planets found outside our solar system paired with wines, cheeses and crackers, the event is for ages 21 and over. Admission is $30 for members and $36 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit 
The Sports Auction and Card Show will take place on Sunday
from 10 am - 3 pm at the Peoria RiverPlex. Featuring a silent auction, a raffle drawing and sports card vendors available to buy, sell or trade their sports cards and collectibles, the live auction will begin at 2 pm and includes autographed sports memorabilia and season tickets. Admission is $1 for ages 13 and over and free for kids aged 12 & under and raffle tickets are $10. For more information call 309-681-2868 or visit 
The Annual Itoo Supper will be held at the Itoo Hall
(located at 4909 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm. The family style meal includes all-you-can-eat cabbage rolls, chicken with rice, baked kibba, stewed green beans, fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, Lebanese salad and pita bread. There will also be a bake sale running throughout the day plus carry-outs are available. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, call 309-676-9725 or visit 
The Harlem Globetrotters will take on the Washington Generals at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Tickets range from $27 - $87 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
Moonshot Mentality, Making It Possible Together will
take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Dome Planetarium on Sunday beginning at 5 pm. Presented by Dr. Michelle Larson, President and CEO of The Adler Planetarium, the presentation will take place in the Moon exhibition with a reception to follow in the Planetarium. Admission is free for members and $4 for the public. For more information and to register, visit 
Of Hope and Resolution will be presented by the Lumière
Chamber Choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W. Moss Ave in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring the music of Monteverdi, Mozart, Copland, Barber, Halsey Stevens, Williametta Spencer, Juris Karlsons and Carlos Guastavino, the choir is comprised of trained Central Illinois singers and is directed by Dr. John Jost. Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for students. For more information, visit 
ZZ Top will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 7
pm. Tickets range from $39.95 - $159.95 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at