Dexter O'Neal and the Funk Yard Band, Peoria History Tours, Organ Concert & Parks on Tap
Published: Thu, 08/10/23
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| Dexter O'Neal and the Funk Yard Band at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard on Saturday |
| Enjoy Motown, funk and rock with Dexter O'Neal and the Funk Yard Band. 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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| Springdale Cemetery & Grand View Drive History Tours This Weekend |
| Explore the oldest chartered cemetery in Illinois and enjoy the beautiful park-like setting as you hear the fascinating stories of those who rest here on Friday. View the beautiful and gracious homes of historic Grand View Drive, named the “world’s most beautiful drive" by President Theodore Roosevelt on Saturday. Both tours are hosted by the Peoria Historical Society. |
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| Majestic Sounds Organ Concert on August 16 at Westminster Presbyterian Church |
| The concert series continues with Jonathan Giblin, Director of Music Ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Peoria and Walter Stout, organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Admission is free. |
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| Catch the Traveling Taphouse at Markwoodlands Park on Friday |
| Featuring food, live entertainment by the Bogside Zukes, plus the Traveling Taphouse with 4 beers on tap along with non-beer options. PPD on the Go will also be on hand with kids activities. Admission is free. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Video |
| Check out our Entertainment Report video featuring The Lightning Thief presented by the Peoria Players Theatre Youth Theatre running through Sunday. |
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| Our newest article features the Violins of Hope exhibition which opens at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday and runs through the end of August. The exhibit commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Peoria Holocaust Memorial which is located on the Museum’s grounds. |
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| Fairs & Festivals for 2023 |
| Summer's almost over, but there are still several remaining area festivals and fairs. Check out our article for more information - we've got you covered. |
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| 2023 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
| Check out our 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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