Book of Will, Rock of Ages, Farmer's Markets, Lincoln History Tour, Revel in Red & Volkfest
Published: Thu, 06/29/23
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| The Illinois Shakespeare Festival Continues Friday with The Book of Will |
| The Book of Will asks the audience to consider a literary world without Shakespeare’s First Folio and the iconic characters contained therein. Set amid the noise and color of 1620s London, The Book of Will presents a story of love, loss, and laughter. Watch our Entertainment Report video about the Illinois Shakespeare Festival |
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| Rock of Ages Continues at Eastlight Theatre |
| With performances continuing tonight through Saturday, Rock of Ages is a "juke box" musical featuring music by Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake. Relive the days of Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flowing freely on the Sunset Strip in the 1980s. Watch our Entertainment Report video about Rock of Ages |
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| East Peoria Farmer's Market is Friday in the Levee District |
| Featuring veggies, treats, gifts and home decor, you'll find outdoor plants, birdhouses, wreaths for all occasions, candles, jewelry and more, hours are 4 - 7 pm. |
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| Peoria Historical Society's Lincoln - Civil War and Abolition Bus Tour is Saturday |
| The Lincoln: Civil War and Abolition Bus Tour will discuss Lincoln’s many visits to Peoria, the Civil War camps located here and the veterans’ final resting places in Springdale Cemetery. |
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| The Riverfront Market is Saturday on the Peoria Riverfront |
| 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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| Revel in Red at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard on Saturday |
| The band plays music spanning from the 70's through today including your favorite rock anthems and classics from Prince, Van Halen, Boston, Night Ranger, Bon Jovi, Journey & REO, to Pink, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran & My Chemical Romance. Bring lawn chairs along with your own food, however no outside beverages of any kind. Wine, beer, sodas, bottled tea, water, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates will be available to purchase. |
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| Peoria German American Society's Volkfest is Sunday |
| Featuring activities including nagelspielen (a German nail game), stein holding, soccer, an arts & crafts show from Noon – 5 pm, a 50/50 raffle, and a shooting tent plus a kids play area, live entertainment and of course full German dinners including smoked pork chops, bratwurst, Heidelburgers, hot dogs, sauerkraut, German potato salad, coleslaw, and cake. |
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| Let Us Help You Plan Your 4th of July Celebration |
| Our newest article includes a listing of 4th of July celebrations & other related holiday events in the Peoria area for 2023. |
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| Fairs & Festivals for 2023 |
| Check out our latest article with annual family events for the 2023 summer season. From area festivals and fairs, we've got you covered. |
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| 2023 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
| Summer's here! Check out our new article with a listing of concerts and Peoria riverfront this summer. |
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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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