Good Neighbor Days, Being Alive, Escape to Margaritaville, History Tours & Corn Boil
Published: Thu, 07/28/22
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| Washington Good Neighbor Days Rove & Ramble Tonight on the Washington Square |
| Enjoy food, live music and fun kids activities tonight on the Washington Square as part of their Good Neighbor Days celebrations this summer. |
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| Being Alive Tribute to Stephen Sondeim at the Broadway Lounge this Weekend |
| An original cabaret revue celebrating the life, the music, the lyrics, and the stories of Sondheim, admission includes a dinner buffet & the show. A cash bar will also be available. |
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| Escape to Margaritaville Opens on Friday at Eastlight Theatre |
| Calling all parrot heads! This musical comedy features the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics and runs this weekend and next Wednesday through Saturday at Eastlight Theatre. Check out our Entertainment Report about Escape to Margaritaville |
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| Roots of the River City & Naughty to Nice Tours this Weekend |
| On Friday, the Roots of the River City Tour will take you to view stately homes in Peoria's historic district and Grandview Drive. And on Saturday, during the Naughty to Nice Tour, you'll hear tales of gambling and mobsters and visit the site of Peoria’s most notorious crime: the Bernie Shelton murder. Read our article about the 2022 Peoria History Tours for more details |
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| The Illinois Shakespeare Festival Continues This Weekend |
| The Festival Continues with Much Ado About Nothing tonight (Thursday) & Friday and King Lear on Saturday & Sunday with more performances of the two shows running through August 5 at Ewing Theatre in Bloomington. Check out our Entertainment Report about the Illinois Shakespeare Festival |
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| Brushville on Friday at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard |
| The Bill Porter Project will open for Brushville beginning at 7 pm. Bring lawn chairs along with your own food, just no outside beverages of any kind. There will be wine, beer, sodas, bottled tea and water, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates for sale. |
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| Peoria Riverfront Farmers Market Every Saturday through September 24 |
| Featuring fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, bread, and cheeses, everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week. You’ll also find one-of-a-kind selection of art including pottery, blown glass, jewelry, wood turned items, candles, soaps and more all handcrafted by local artists. |
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| The German American Society's Corn Boil is Sunday at Hickory Grove Park |
| Featuring pork chop sandwiches, all-you-can-eat sweet corn, baked beans, and coleslaw, enjoy German and domestic beer along with soft drinks and a cash bar. |
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| Taste It Tuesday at the Betty Jayne |
| Featuring drink demo/tasting and live music by Three and a Half Men, guest bartender Zayda Crociata will demonstrate how to make three cocktails and you can sample all 3. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos |
| Our latest Entertainment Reports feature Escape from Margaritaville at Eastlight Theatre, the Barn III Dinner Theatre's production of Everybody Loves Opal, the current exhibit at the Riverfront Museum, and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. |
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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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