Heartland Festival Orchestra, Spingfest, Rivermen, Lebanese Food Festival & John Proctor is the Villain
Published: Thu, 04/03/25
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| Heartland Festival Orchestra Presents Immersive Sound & Live on Saturday |
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This multi-media immersive experience is a world premiere featuring local artists Doug and Eileen Leunig who are collaborating with Maestro Commanday in creating this one-of-a-kind interaction of sound, light, and space. Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll,” Vivaldi’s “Spring,” and Arvo Pärt’s “Fratres” will be synchronized with imagery and lighting designed and curated by the Leunigs. |
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| Peoria German Society's Springfest is Sunday at the Avanti’s Event Center |
| German food will be available including the Über Schnitzel sandwich which includes pork schnitzel with sautéed onions and Gouda or Swiss Cheese on a bun. Also being served will be pork schnitzel, bratwurst, frankfurters (hot dogs), German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, Bavarian pretzels and dessert. |
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| Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard on Friday |
| The Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt is for older teens and adults and will feature eggs filled with candy, prizes, gift certificates, wine, gift shop items, surprises, discounts, event passes plus also enjoy live music with Dustin Hyatt, snacks, and wine. |
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| Rivermen Fan Appreciation Night is Saturday at Carver Arena |
| All upper bowl tickets are $8.11: the first 1,000 adults will receive a Rivermen jersey bottle koozie and the first 2,000 fans will receive a team photo. Players will also be signing autographs plus there will be a specialty jersey auction after the game. |
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| The St. Sharbel Lebanese Food Festival is Sunday |
| Dine-in and carry out meals will be available including cabbage rolls, meat pie, green beans, Lebanese salad and pita bread or baked kibbeh, chicken & rice, hummus, Lebanese salad, pita bread for $18 per meal. Traditional Lebanese desserts, a bake sale, cash raffle, and 50/50 chances will be available all day. |
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| Bradley University Theatre Presents John Proctor Is The Villain Next Week |
| Compelling, irreverent, and bitingly funny, this new comedy by an acclaimed American playwright captures a generation in mid-transformation, fueled by pop music, optimism, and fury. Performances run Wednesday - Sunday. |
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| Congrats to the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Winners! |
| Check out our new video listing the winners of the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition! |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: CEFCU |
| Our winner in the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Competition in the Finance/Insurance/Investments/Law Category was CEFCU. Learn more about the credit union, it's history, how it helps its members and the various services it offers the community. |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: Illinois Eye Center |
| Illinois Eye Center was the 2024 winner of the Peoria Area's Best competition in the Health category. Learn more about the company's mission and history serving patients in the Peoria area throughout the decades. |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: Tazewell Animal Protective Society |
| The Tazewell Animal Protective Society, the no-kill animal shelter in Pekin, was our winner in the Animals & Pets category in the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition. Check out this article to read more about the organization and it's mission. |
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| Looking for Fun and Affordable Date Night Ideas? |
| Check out these date night ideas for the Peoria area. Most are locally owned and may not be on your radar, but are great options for an affordable night of fun. |
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