Sondheim, Escape to Margaritaville, History Tours, Jammsammich, Best of Billy & Brat Fest
Published: Thu, 08/04/22
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| Being Alive Tribute to Stephen Sondeim Continues at the Broadway Lounge |
| With performances tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday, Being Alive is an original cabaret revue celebrating the life, the music, the lyrics, as well as 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 Continues at Eastlight Theatre |
| Calling all parrot heads! This musical comedy features the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics with shows running tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at Eastlight Theatre. Check out our Entertainment Report about Escape to Margaritaville |
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| Roots of the River City & Peoria Notable Women 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, the Peoria Notable Women Tour will showcase the three women from Peoria who were inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and their impact on our community. Read our article about the 2022 Peoria History Tours for more details |
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| The Illinois Shakespeare Festival Concludes This Weekend |
| The Festival concludes with the final performances of King Lear tonight (Thursday) and Much Ado About Nothing on Friday at Ewing Theatre in Bloomington. Check out our Entertainment Report about the Illinois Shakespeare Festival |
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| Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival Coming to the Peoria Riverfront September 2 & 3 |
| The Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival returns to the Peoria Riverfront on September 2 & 3 featuring a world-class line-up of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul and everything in between. Tickets are on sale now. |
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| Jammsammich on Saturday at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard |
| Break out your best Hawaiian shirt and get ready for your classic rock favorites. 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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| Best of Billy on Saturday at the Betty Jayne |
| Featuring Johnny Burnett and Friends performing “The Best of Billy,” a tribute to legendary Billy Joel, a cash bar will be available. |
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| Peoria German-American Society's Brat Fest on Sunday at Hickory Grove Park |
| Featuring German foods (including bratwurst of course), live entertainment, German and domestic beers, there will also be a muscle car, hot rod, and customized motorcycle cruis’n, a stein holding competition, arts and craft vendors plus a shooting tent. |
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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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