Women Playing Hamlet, Peoria Con, GlobalFest, Princess Party, Marchtoberfest, Rivermen & Shrek
Published: Thu, 02/29/24
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This brand new competition to be Peoria Area’s Best in over 100 categories of businesses and non-profit organizations will allow Peoria area residents to nominate and then vote for their favorite
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| Women Playing Hamlet Continues through Sunday at the ICC Performing Arts Center |
| Featuring an all-female cast performing multiple roles, this show is for Shakespeare fans and haters alike. Warning: Adult content |
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| Peoria Con is Saturday & Sunday at the Civic Center |
| Meet Rodger Bumpass (the voice of Squidward from Sponge Bob Square Pants), artist Brent Chumley, actor James Pax, comic book artist Frank Fosco, voice acress Stephanie Ann Nadolny and actor Ming Chen plus there will be door prizes, panel discussions, seminars and cosplay contests for adults & youth. Watch our Entertainment Report about Peoria Con! |
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| GlobalFest 2024 is Saturday at Expo Gardens |
| A family-friendly, educational event that celebrates the international diversity in Central Illinois, guests will get their passports stamped at international ethnic booths, learn unique aspects of different cultures, see traditional costumes, taste international food provided by local ethnic restaurants, and enjoy artistic performances from a variety of countries. |
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| Nyk’s Outrageous Cabaret at the Waterhouse on Saturday |
| Celebrating all things “Princess”, however this is an adult show and definitely not for the kids. Dress up like a Prince or Princess, have some drinks, and sing along as local performers perform your favorite princess songs. |
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| Marchtoberfest is Sunday at the Lindenhof |
| Featuring a German food buffet plus a full bar with German beers on draft, a selection of German wines, and German liqueurs will also be available. Kids and adults get $2 off their meal if wearing dirndl or lederhosen. |
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| Shrek at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on March 24 |
| The Tony Award®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features your favorite ogre in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film. |
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| Rivermen on the Ice Friday & Saturday at Carver Arena |
| Friday is Blackhawks night featuring specialty jerseys worn by the team. Saturday night is Star Wars night with specialty jerseys worn by the team plus the first 1,000 fans will receive an adult Rivermen jersey. |
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| The World's Most Beautiful Drive - Grandview Drive |
| President Theodore Roosevelt referred Grandview Drive as the World's Most Beautiful Drive while visiting Peoria in 1910. It's rich history is iconic to the Peoria area. Learn more about it in our most recent article. |
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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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