Corn Stock's Oklahoma, Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival, India Fest & Wicked
Published: Thu, 08/14/25
Updated: Thu, 08/14/25
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| Corn Stock's Oklahoma Opens Friday at the CST Theatre Center |
| This production is a stripped back staging of Rogers and Hammerstein’s very first musical which tells the tale of a confident cowboy who competes with a sulky mysterious farmhand for the honor of taking a pretty farm woman to a dance. It highlights the darker aspects of the human experience while continuing to blend in familiar dance ensemble numbers which fans of the 1940s Golden Age classic know and love. Performances run through August 31. |
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| The 35th Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival is August 29 & 30 |
| The 35th Annual Festival will feature a world-class line-up of artists including Gov’t Mule, Ruthie Foster, ZZ Ward, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Ana Popovic, Taj Farrant, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., 3by3 and many more. Plus enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and artist vendors all on the Peoria Riverfront. |
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| India Fest is on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday |
| A celebration of Indian culture, it will feature Indian cuisine, live stage performances, and an open floor dance with a DJ. Also explore the rich traditions with Mehendi/Henna art, browse unique Indian handicrafts at the boutique as well as a variety of kids’ activities. |
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| Wicked Opens at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on August 20 |
| The popular Broadway musical prequel to the traditional Wizard of Oz plot, Wicked tells the untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring their unlikely friendship and their paths to becoming the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Performances run August 20th through August 31st. Check out our new article about the show. Get Tickets HERE |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Video |
| Our current Entertainment Report features Peoria Players Theatre's 2025-26 season which opens on September 5th with Memphis the musical. |
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| 2025's Festival Season Continues This Weekend |
| Looking for things to do this summer in Peoria? The 2025 Festivals & Fairs season is here! Check out our listings in this article so you won't miss any of the fun. |
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| Peoria Riverfront Concerts Summer 2025 |
| Check out our recent article with a listing of the upcoming concerts coming to the Peoria Riverfront this summer. |
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| Congrats to the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Winners! |
| Check out our 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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