HOI Fair, King Lear, History Tours, Dueling Pianos, Blues & BBQ, Art & Wine Festival & Jazz Society
Published: Thu, 07/14/22
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| The Heart of Illinois Fair Opens on Tuesday |
| New attractions for 2022 include the Rock N Circus and Aussie Kingdom plus the Show-Me Pig Races. You'll also find annual favorites including truck and tractor pulls, demo derbies, carnival rides, food and more. Get a Carnival Mega Pass through July 18 and save $70. Check out our Entertainment Report about the Heart of Illinois Fair Read our article about the Heart of Illinois Fair |
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| The Illinois Shakespeare Festival Continues This Weekend |
| The Festival Continues with King Lear tonight (Thursday) through Sunday and performances of King Lear & Much Ado About Nothing through August 5 at Ewing Theatre in Bloomington. Check out our Entertainment Report about the Illinois Shakespeare Festival |
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| Peoria Historical Tours Continue This Weekend |
| The Notable Peoria Women Tour on Friday will showcase the three women from Peoria who were inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and their impact on our community. And on Saturday, tour the World's Most Beautiful Drive with the Society's Grandview Drive Tour. Read our article about the 2022 Peoria History Tours for more details |
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| Dueling Pianos Returns to the Broadway Lounge on Friday & Saturday |
| Enjoy the 3-entree buffet dinner before the laugh a-long, sing a-along, drink a-long, party a-long time, request and comedy-driven rock ‘n’ roll piano show. |
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| Blues & BBQ on Saturday at the Betty Jayne |
| Enjoy the Smokers Blues Band plus Barbeque made by Que 4 You featuring chicken, ribs, pulled pork and a variety of sides plus a cash bar. |
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| Art & Wine Festival at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard on Sunday |
| Featuring artwork from local and regional artists, a classic cars cruise-in, wine tastings, and live music, admission is free. |
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| Central Illinois Jazz on Sunday with The Derel Monteith Trio |
| Larry Harms will open the evening featuring area jazz musicians and then the Derel Monteith Trio takes the stage at 7:15 pm. You may bring your own snacks, however no beverages which will be available for purchase. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos |
| Check out our latest Entertainment Reports featuring the current exhibit at the Riverfront Museum, the Heart of Illinois Fair which opens on Tuesday, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and the Barn III Dinner Theatre's production of Everybody Loves Opal. |
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| Check Out This Summer's Festivals & Fairs |
| The 2022 Festivals & Fairs season is officially in full swing. To help you plan which Peoria area events your family will attend this summer season, check out our article. |
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| 2022 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
| The Peoria Park District's 2022 summer concert & festival line up for the Peoria Riverfront continues this weekend. Check out our article with dates and details. |
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