Empire Wild, SPHL First Round Game, the Mousetrap, Membership Swap, History Trivia Night & Opera Under the Stars
Published: Thu, 04/13/23
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| Heartland Festival Orchestra Welcomes Empire Wild on Saturday |
| Displaying their unique, jazzy, fresh sound, the concert will feature the full Heartland Festival Orchestra performing Empire Wild's original tunes and covers, plus arrangements of classics specially created for this show. |
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| Rivermen Compete in the First Round of the SPHL President's Cup on Saturday |
| Round 1 Game 2 of the SPHL President's Cup Tournament is on home ice at Carver Arena vs. the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Saturday and Game 3 (if necessary) will be on Sunday. |
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| Bradley University Theatre's The Mousetrap Continues |
| Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery and the longest running play in history tells the story of a group of eccentric travelers snowed in at a remote country guesthouse learn that one among them is a murderer. The show continues through Sunday at Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley campus. |
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| Membership Swap Weekend is Friday through Sunday |
| Members of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park and the Peoria Playhouse can enjoy a weekend of free admission to all of the attractions. Just bring your membership card and photo ID. |
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| Peoria Historical Society’s Annual Trivia Fundraiser is Saturday |
| How well do you know Peoria & its history? This PHS fundraiser will test your knowledge. Light snacks and drinks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own including alcoholic beverages. |
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| Opera Under the Stars on Friday at the Dome Planetarium |
| Inspired by the “Nathan Gunn: The Art of Opera” exhibit, the event will feature a performance by Bradley University instructor Courtney Huffman Frye singing French Love songs. |
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| Pump Boys & Dinettes Continues at Barn III Dinner Theatre |
| A country-western musical features the waitresses from a small diner singing and performing along with the talented boys in the band from the gas station next door. The show runs Thursdays - Sundays through April 30th. The featured entree is parmesan crusted tilapia and the featured cocktail is the Highway 57 Blue Margarita. The full cash bar will also be available. |
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| A Guide to Peoria Museums |
| Exploring Peoria's museums is an excellent way to spend a day. Educational and entertaining, Peoria offers something for everyone when it comes to arts, history, science, and technology. Check out our latest article about the museums in the Peoria area. |
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| Peoria Area Theatre: From Vaudeville to Modern Area Community Theatres |
| You probably know that the well-known reference to "Will it Play in Peoria?" refers to Peoria's important role in the Vaudeville circuit in the early 1900s, but what was the impact of that era on the local theatre scene in Peoria today? |
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| Looking for Ideas for a Date Night in the Peoria Area? |
| Need inspiration for a fun date night in the Peoria area? Check out our article with 10 great ideas. |
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Visit the ExplorePeoria.com |
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