Guys & Dolls, Horror Fiesta, Heartland Festival Orchestra, Oktoberfest, PAWAC Tariffs Event
Published: Thu, 09/11/25
Updated: Sun, 09/14/25
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| Guys & Dolls Opens Continues Through Saturday at Eastlight Theatre |
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In the classic musical, Guys and Dolls
takes you from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana,
Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually
everyone ends up right where they belong. Performances run through Saturday. Check out our Entertainment Report about Guys & Dolls |
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| Horror Fiesta is Saturday at Expo Gardens |
| Featuring celebrities, podcasters, cosplayers, makers, creators, and authors to celebrate all things horror, celebrities who will be on hand include Ari Lehman best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th and Brett Wagner known as the Lost Leatherface. |
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| Heartland Festival Orchestra's Opening Concert is Sunday at Venue Chicsa |
| A cross-cultural musical celebration blending Indian classical rhythms with Western orchestral elegance, the program includes Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, guest artist Arjun Verma’s fusion piece Bach in Bengal, Garden of Dreams arranged for sitar, tablas, and chamber orchestra, plus a solo Indian classical interlude. |
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| Peoria Oktoberfest is Next Weekend |
| Featuring German heritage and culture through food, drink, live music and dance, a children's fun zone, a log sawing contest, a stein holding contest plus wiener dog races, there will also be a church service on Sunday. |
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| Peoria Area World Affairs Council: Tariffs and US Manufacturing on Wednesday |
| Featuring Josh Lipsky, one of the foremost economists in the country, during the event, Lipsky will discuss the impact of tariffs on trade and international relations, the growing use of cryptocurrency, and the potential for a revitalization of US manufacturing. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos |
| Our current Entertainment Report features Guys & Dolls at Eastlight Theatre and Memphis the musical at Peoria Players Theatre which continue this weekend. |
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| The Morton Pumpkin Festival is This Weekend |
| Check out our latest article that features the 2025 Morton Pumpkin Festival. From food, to live entertainment, a carnival plus a parade, there's something for everyone. |
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| Peoria Riverfront Concerts in 2025 |
| Check out our recent article with a listing of the upcoming concerts coming to the Peoria Riverfront this season. |
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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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