Peoria Con, Marchtoberfest, Left Behind Opening, Rivermen in Bloomington & Night at the Museum
Published: Thu, 03/02/23
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| Peoria Con is This Saturday & Sunday at Expo Gardens |
| Featured guests include Pro Cosplayer AZ Powergirl, Disney Artist Philo Barnhart, Original Black Ranger Walter Jones, GI Joe and Power Ranger Leader Selwyn Ward plus a cosplay contest with prizes, door prizes, panel discussions and seminars. |
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| Marchtoberfest is Sunday at the Lindenhof |
| Featuring a buffet of frikadellen (German meatballs), Bavarian ham, parmesan chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, German potato salad, green beans with bacon, salad, and bread and butter, there will also be a cash bar and live entertainment. |
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| Left Behind Exhibit Opening This Saturday |
| View this new exhibit, Left Behind, featuring the work of Vietnam veteran John Williamson's haunting painting and poetry - a reflection of the man himself and the things he can't seem to shake 55 years after his return home. |
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| Youth Music Illinois' Night at the Museum is March 10 |
| Youth Music Illinois will host Night at the Museum at the Peoria Riverfront Museum as a fundraiser for the organization. Featuring a dinner, silent auction, and live music performed by Youth Music Illinois students, regular Museum exhibits will also be open during the event. |
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| Rivermen Travel to Bloomington Arena to Play on Saturday |
| You read that right! The Rivermen will play against the Evansville Thunderbolts at the Bloomington Arena on Saturday. Cheer on your home team in the arena down the road. |
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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? Valentine's Day may be over, but romance lives on. Check out our article with 10 great ideas! |
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Visit the ExplorePeoria.com |
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