Corn Stock's Oklahoma, Dunlap Days, Peoria Irish Fest & Wicked

Published: Thu, 08/21/25

Updated: Fri, 08/22/25

 

 

Corn Stock's Oklahoma Continues 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.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Dunlap Days Begins Tonight (Thursday)
 
Featuring a carnival with unlimited rides for $30 on Thursday, live entertainment by West MacQueen Street Band on Friday night and Rockology Chicago on Saturday night, there will also be a pancake breakfast on Saturday plus a beer garden each night.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Peoria Irish Fest is This Weekend on the Peoria Riverfront
 
Enjoy a variety of musicians from around Peoria, the country, and the world, playing both traditional and more modern Irish music, Irish dancers from a variety of Irish Dance Schools, plus learn more about Irish traditions in the Cultural Village and watch the Ancient Athletic sporting competition.
 
 
 

 

Wicked Now Playing at the Peoria Civic Center Theater
 
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 through August 31st.  Check out our new article about the show. Get Tickets HERE
 
 
 

 

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.
 
 
 

 

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.
 
 
 
 
Peoria Riverfront Concerts Summer 2025
 
Check out our recent article with a listing of the upcoming concerts coming to the Peoria Riverfront this summer.
 
 
 
 
Congrats to the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Winners!
 
Check out our video listing the winners of the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition!
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 

 
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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