Events in Peoria

Dickson Mounds Museum: A Taste of Archaeology for Teens

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Location: Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd., Lewistown, IL
• Phone: (309) 547-3721
• Admission: $35 for ISMS Members; $45 for non-members
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Gain experience as a young archaeologist.  Participate in an excavation and learn how to identify, clean, organize, and sort artifacts.  Work alongside professional archaeologists.  Registration is required with a deadline of June 3, 2013 and the program has a maximum of 10 participants.  Activities will be held indoors and outdoors in hot, humid, dusty conditions.  Participants are required to provide their own sack lunch and snacks.  Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America are highly encouraged to participate in this program.  It may fulfill some badge requirements.  Call the museum to register.  Ages 13-16.

Universal Rhythm Assembly

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/21/2013
• Location: Peoria downtown Riverfront
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An "Earth matters" festival that is committed to "Going Green" and bringing in eclectic music from around the globe.  This year will be Universal Rhythm Assembly's 7th annual and will feature 2 nights of outstanding live performances!  Join us on June 21-22nd as we welcome the Universal Rhythm Assembly for another great year on the Riverfront!  Check out www.universalrhythmassembly.com for more information!

Village of Peoria Heights: Duryea Days

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/21/2013
• Location: Peoria Heights, IL
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Jeremy Rain - CD Release Event

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: Gates open @ 6pm - Show starts promptly @ 7pm
• Location: Peoria downtown Riverfront
• Admission: $5
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Jeremy Rain's second album, Instructions, released on May 28th.

Come down and celebrate with us at the CEFCU Stage on the Peoria Riverfront.

Performances by:

Steve Czo Nash
The Noiz
D. Billa
Fletch
Attatude
Ebony Wade
and Jeremy Rain

This is an all ages event.

Beer will be on sale for those 21 & up.  Bring your ID.

Presented by Power 92 and Ill Noiz Records.

Peoria Riverfront Market

• Date(s): 06/01/2013 - 09/28/2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Location: Liberty Park on Peoria's RiverFront
• Phone: (309) 671-5555
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Every Saturday morning, June 1-September 28, 2013 from 8am-noon. Liberty Park on Peoria's Riverfront features local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and local hand-crafted arts including jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items, and much more!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Life Could be a Dream!"

• Date(s): 06/06/2013 - 07/11/2013
• Recurring weekly on Thursday
• Times: Doors open at 6:00PM, Buffet 6:30-7:30PM, Show at 8:00PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $33 ($35 for musical)
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Life Could be a Dream! by Roger Bean

The new 60's doo-wop musical!

SH-BOOM!  Meet the Crooning Crabcakes, four guys with a dream of making it to the big time!  They enter Big Whopper Radio Contest to win their chance at fame, but trouble comes in the form of Lois, a former classmate who arrives to put some polish on the group, but who also broke loveable Eugene's heart years before.  While Eugene falls apart, Denny, Wally and Skip fall in love -- and hilarious heartaches ensue!  Featuring "Earth Angel," Unchained Melody," Only You" and 20 more doo-wop hits, Life Could be  Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering -- let's hear it for the boys!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Life Could be a Dream!"

• Date(s): 06/07/2013 - 07/12/2013
• Recurring weekly on Friday
• Times: Doors open at 6:00PM, Buffet 6:30-7:30PM, Show at 8:00PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $35 ($37 for musical)
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Life Could be a Dream! by Roger Bean

The new 60's doo-wop musical!

SH-BOOM!  Meet the Crooning Crabcakes, four guys with a dream of making it to the big time!  They enter Big Whopper Radio Contest to win their chance at fame, but trouble comes in the form of Lois, a former classmate who arrives to put some polish on the group, but who also broke loveable Eugene's heart years before.  While Eugene falls apart, Denny, Wally and Skip fall in love -- and hilarious heartaches ensue!  Featuring "Earth Angel," Unchained Melody," Only You" and 20 more doo-wop hits, Life Could be  Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering -- let's hear it for the boys!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Life Could be a Dream!"

• Date(s): 06/08/2013 - 07/13/2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: Doors open at 6:00PM, Buffet 6:30-7:30PM, Show at 8:00PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $37 ($39 for musical)
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Life Could be a Dream! by Roger Bean

The new 60's doo-wop musical!

SH-BOOM!  Meet the Crooning Crabcakes, four guys with a dream of making it to the big time!  They enter Big Whopper Radio Contest to win their chance at fame, but trouble comes in the form of Lois, a former classmate who arrives to put some polish on the group, but who also broke loveable Eugene's heart years before.  While Eugene falls apart, Denny, Wally and Skip fall in love -- and hilarious heartaches ensue!  Featuring "Earth Angel," Unchained Melody," Only You" and 20 more doo-wop hits, Life Could be  Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering -- let's hear it for the boys!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Life Could be a Dream!"

• Date(s): 06/09/2013 - 07/14/2013
• Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Times: Doors open at noon, Buffet 12 - 1:00PM, Show at 1:30PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $35 ($37 for musical)
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Life Could be a Dream! by Roger Bean

The new 60's doo-wop musical!

SH-BOOM!  Meet the Crooning Crabcakes, four guys with a dream of making it to the big time!  They enter Big Whopper Radio Contest to win their chance at fame, but trouble comes in the form of Lois, a former classmate who arrives to put some polish on the group, but who also broke loveable Eugene's heart years before.  While Eugene falls apart, Denny, Wally and Skip fall in love -- and hilarious heartaches ensue!  Featuring "Earth Angel," Unchained Melody," Only You" and 20 more doo-wop hits, Life Could be  Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering -- let's hear it for the boys!

9th Annual Dureyea Days

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Recurring daily
• Times: Firday 5:00 - 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 10:30pm
• Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois
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Dureyea Days is sponsored by the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce and General Wayne A. Downing American Legion Post 1111.  The event is expanded from Tower Park, to include the local businesses and events at Heritage Square, for an even greater celebration with something for everyone's interest.

Tower Park:  Friday June 21 from 5pm to 10:30pm with live music, draft beer, food and product vendors.  Saturday, June 22 from 8am to 10:30pm will bring high octane with Thunder in the Heights Car, Truck and Motorcycle show plus the third annual hot dog eating contest, live music, food, beverages and craft vendors.

Downtown Merchant Sidewalk Sale Saturday, June 22 from 10am to 5pm and Fashion Show.

Heritage Square Saturday, June 22 from 8am to 5pm including a Bags Tournament, dunk tank, live music, dance groups, food, beer and live remote radio with Class Rock 93.3 with over 30 exciting craft vendors.

The proceeds from this event will be donated to the Peoria Heights Police Department to assist with the cost of the new K-9 unit, training the K-9 unit, boarding and K-9 equipment.

Festival 56: "Completely Hollywood (Abridged)" by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/29/2013
• Recurring daily
• Location: The Grace Performing Arts Center, Festival 56: 316 S. Main St., Princeton, IL
• Phone: (815) 879-5656
• Admission: $26, seniors 65+ $24, students under 18: $13, cabarets/beginning stages $8 (at the door)
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In the style of The Complete History of America (abridged) and The Complete Works of William Shakespear (abridged), three men try (and fail miserably) to present a complete summary of the greatest and most popular films of all time. "You'll nearly fall out of your theater seat laughing.  Spectacularly high energy...an absolute scream!"---The Arizon Republic

Old English Faire

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/23/2013
• Recurring daily
• Location: Wildlife Prairie State Park
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Wildlife Prairie State Park pays tribute to the sights, sounds, aromas, speech and activities of the Middle Ages. Come cheer on sword fighters, jousters and archers as they compete in mock battles.

Family Flicks

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 8p.m.
• Location: Glen Oak Amphitheatre, 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, IL 61603
• Phone: (309) 681-2854
• Admission: 50¢
• Member Listing: Peoria Park District
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June 20: Puss in Boots (in Spanish). Movie begins at dusk and the cost is only 50¢ a person. Gates open at 8 pm.

FREE WINE TASTING

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 5p.m.-7p.m.
• Location: Wines 'N More, 151 S Main Street, Morton, IL
• Contact: Kim Wiese
• Phone: (309) 291-0899
• Admission: FREE
• Member Listing: Wines 'n More
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Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at Wines 'N More in downtown Morton. We are passionate about discovering highly rated, moderately priced wines that cannot be found anywhere else in central Illinois. Check out our Facebook page to learn about the evening's selections, then stop in and discover some great new wines!

FREE WINE TASTING

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 5p.m.-7p.m.
• Location: Wines 'N More, 151 S Main Street, Morton, IL
• Contact: Kim Wiese
• Phone: (309) 291-0899
• Admission: FREE
• Member Listing: Wines 'n More
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Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at Wines 'N More in downtown Morton. We are passionate about discovering highly rated, moderately priced wines that cannot be found anywhere else in central Illinois. Check out our Facebook page to learn about the evening's selections, then stop in and discover some great new wines!

MFAA Arts in the Park Concert

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 7p.m.-9p.m.
• Location: 435 E. Idlewood Park
• Contact: Susan Pyles
• Phone: (309) 266-5135
• Admission: free
• Member Listing: Village of Morton Tourism
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7 West will be playing

Morton Fine Arts Concert – 7 West

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 7p.m.-9p.m.
• Location: Idlewood Park, 500 E. Idlewood, Morton, IL
• Contact: Phil Witzig
• Phone: (309) 266-7300
• Admission: Free
• Member Listing: Village of Morton Tourism
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Morton Fine Arts Concert June 20, 2013 – 7 West will be performing. Bring a blanket or some chairs and the whole family out to the park for a laid back evening of music and fresh air, visiting with your friends and neighbors. Concessions will be available, including a sandwich, chips, sweets and beverages. More details at www.mortonfinearts.org

TNA's Impact Wrestling

• Date(s): 06/20/2013 - 06/20/2013
• Times: 7p.m.
• Location: Peoria Civic Center Arena
• Admission: Tickets prices have not yet been announced.
• Member Listing: Peoria Civic Center
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TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING on Spike TV is coming to Peoria on Thursday, June 20 at the Peoria Civic Center live at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 24 at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. *Times Doors open: 6:00PM Showtime: 7:00PM

Olde English Faire - Day of Enlightenment for Children

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/21/2013
• Times: 9a.m.-5p.m.
• Location: Wildlife Prairie State Park
• Contact: Jan Brown
• Phone: (309) 495-6706
• Admission: $5.00 for adults; $5.00 for children; Free for children 2 and under
• Member Listing: Wildlife Prairie Park
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Your children will learn about Historical Birds of Prey, Arms and Armour, Siege Weapons, the Life of a Knight, and see an actual Light and Heavy Armour Joust! Formal program is from 10AM - 2PM. Everyone is encouraged to dress in costume. One lucky boy and girl will be selected to be knighted All children under 12 will receive a ticket to attend the Olde English Faire for FREE either on June 22 or 23. Buy tickets on-line at www.dayofenlightenment.eventbrite.com or call 309-495-6706.

Salsa at CAC: A Latin Dance Event

• Date(s): 06/21/2013 - 06/21/2013
• Times: 8:30pm - 12:30am
• Location: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
• Phone: (309) 674-6822
• Admission: $3.00 CAC Members/ $6 for non-members
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Salsa at the CAC: A Latin Dance Event

1st and 3rd Fridays of each month

Learn the basics of Salsa and other Latin Dances at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Dance lesson 8:30-9:30pm (SHARP)
Open dancing 9:30pm - 12:30am

To music by DJ Ed Caballero (El Dueno De La Salsa)

A partner is not necessary for the lesson. 

All American Girl Day

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 10a.m.-3p.m.
• Location: Downtown Morton, Illinois
• Contact: Susan Pyles
• Phone: (309) 266-5135
• Admission: Free
• Member Listing: Village of Morton Tourism
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Bring your favorite Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Cousins and BFF to downtown Morton where you and your dolls can enjoy a day of shopping, activities, maybe even lunch. Each participating business has an activity planned in their shop just right for lovely ladies to enjoy. Restaurants are offering “All American” lunches in their establishments as well. Maps of the shops and activities will be available at the stores day of the event which runs from 10am to 3pm.

Concert at the Vineyard-Bubblegum Jack

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 7p.m.-10:45p.m.
• Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery,33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw IL 61755
• Contact: Diane Hahn
• Phone: (309) 359-9463
• Admission: $5 per person, 12 and under free
• Member Listing: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery
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Bubblegum Jack is one of the areas top rock act when high energy meets great vocals and music, performing today’s best music and hits from the 80's and 90's. Come join in on all the fun! visit them on the web at www.bubblegumjack.com Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 pp fee. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers and chocolates for sale

HOT CIAO! Exhibit Opening Event

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 6p.m.-9p.m.
• Location: Studios on Sheridan 929 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria IL 61606
• Contact: Beth Rosecrans
• Phone: (309) 643-9963
• Admission: Free
• Member Listing: Studios on Sheridan
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Studios on Sheridan is honored to host the first annual Hot CIAO! exhibit opening. The Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) is made up of over 70 talented area artists working in various mediums. "To get so many CIAO Artists under one roof is a real treat” said Steve Rouland from Studios on Sheridan. The opening reception will feature live music from the Rosser Brothers Band. The exhibit will run thru July 10th. Regular Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-5pm and Saturday, 12-4pm

Midsommar Music Festival

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 11a.m.-7p.m.
• Location: Village Park in Bishop Hill, IL
• Contact: Todd DeDecker
• Phone: (309) 927-3899
• Admission: by donation
• Member Listing: Bishop Hill Arts Council
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Bishop Hill’s Midsommar Music Festival will return Saturday, June 22nd with a strong line-up of musical performers. Highlights of this all-day event include Main Stage performances, a Swedish Maypole celebration, and Old-Fashioned Barn Dance. Main Stage performances in the village park gazebo will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. This year’s lineup includes the Hollands, Jansson Five, Lewis Knudsen and the Bandits, Bob Burns Duo, and Black Hawk Pipes and Drums. After the Main Stage performances are completed, the Maypole will be decorated with flowers. Everyone is then invited to join the Maypole procession. Accordionist Ernie Sandquist will lead the procession. It will begin in the park and end at the Colony School where visitors can join in the Maypole dancing and have refreshments. Later that evening, there will be a barn dance at the Colony School with The Rusty Pickup String Band and caller Gail Hintze. Admission to the barn dance is $5 per person. Visitors can pick up a program for more details at the information booth in the park. The festival is sponsored by the Bishop Hill Arts Council, co-sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill Old Settler’s Association, Bishop Hill Vasa Lodge #683, and area businesses. It is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Donations are welcome. For directions and more info, visit www.bishophill.org. For more information please call 309-927-3311 or 927-3899.

Peoria County Genealogical Society Celebrates 40th Birthday

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Location: Courtyard Estates of Peoria 117 N. Western Ave., Peoria, IL
• Contact: Betty Smith
• Phone: (309) 697-4518
• Admission: Free
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Talk about your ancestors!

Join us and celebrate the Society's 40th Birthday. Learn about our Society and what we offer and exchange stories, research tips, and questions about finding your ancestors. This event will be held at the Courtyard Estates of Peoria-Black Bear Lounge (formerly Jumer's Castle Lodge). You are invited to wear attire that might tell us about an individual on your family tree. Genealogy research is fun and challenging. Let's remember those who came to our country, settled their homes and became party of the community.

Refreshments, free parking, and a birthday party atmosphere.

Signs will mark the appropriate entrance area,

Sky Harbor Family Funday Bags Tourney

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 12p.m.-4p.m.
• Location: Sky Harbor Steakhouse 1321 N Park Rd. W. Peoria
• Contact: Daryl Klusendorf
• Phone: 674-5532
• Admission: $25 per 2 person team, spectators no charge
• Member Listing: Sky Harbor Steakhouse
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The Farmington Road Entertainment District, FRED and Friends of Rocky Glen, FORG are sponsoring FRED - FORG FAMILY FUNDAY (10 AM - 4 PM). Sky Harbor open air patio will open at Noon and host a 48 team bags toss tournament open to players of all age and skill level. $25 (2person) team entry ensures minimum 2 games, hot dog and soft drink and a shuttle pass to participating Farmington Road venues including optional guided hike of ROCKY GLEN PARK. The FRED runs from Main St to Kickapoo Creek Rd.

Tiger Cubs First Birthday

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/22/2013
• Times: 11a.m.
• Location: Peoria Zoo, 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, IL 61603
• Phone: (309) 681-3559
• Member Listing: Peoria Park District
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Our cubs are turning 1 and we will be celebrating! Join us for games, music and a special ice cake for our tiger cubs to enjoy while we enjoy cake too! Festivities start at 11:00 am, when the cubs will be let out into their yard and see everyone wishing them a happy birthday!

FREE WINE TASTING

• Date(s): 10/13/2011(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Thursday
• Times: 5p.m.-7p.m.
• Location: Wines 'n More, 151 S. Main St. Morton, IL 61550
• Phone: (309) 291-0899
• Admission: FREE
• Member Listing: Wines 'n More
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Come on in and enjoy wines from around the world! Every Thursday we will be tasting new unique wines. Wines will be available the duration of the week. Throughout the month we will be sampling some of our gourmet foods also!! Friend us on FACEBOOK!!

Weekly German Dinners and Entertainment at the Lindendhof

• Date(s): 02/24/2012(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Friday
• Times: 5p.m.-8p.m.
• Location: The Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria, Illinois
• Contact: Jeff Pulfer
• Phone: (309) 691-7484
• Member Listing: German-American Central Society
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The Lindenhof Restaurant is open to the public every Friday evening. Dinners are served from 5-8 pm. Dinners are $12.00 per plate for adult and $6.00 for children. Desserts are also available for $2. German beers are on draft. We also have an assortment of wine by the glass and the bottle. Entertainment is also provided. Folks should check our website www.peoriagermans.net to see what is on the weekly menu. Bar open to Midnight!

WeaverRidge Sunday Brunch

• Date(s): 03/04/2012(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Times: 10a.m.-2p.m.
• Location: WeaverRidge Golf Club
• Phone: (309) 691-3344
• Member Listing: WeaverRidge Golf Club
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WeaverRidge Golf Club is open to the public. The Brunch features: Champagne, Mimosas, Made to order Omelettes, Belgian Waffles, Carving Station, full array of Breakfast items, Salad Bar, Lunch Entrees, Seafood Display, and a assortment of mouth watering Desserts. Served 10:00am-2:00pm. For reservations call 309-691-3344 x 3

Weekly German Dinners and Entertainment at the Lindendhof

• Date(s): 02/01/2013(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Friday
• Times: 5p.m.-8p.m.
• Location: The Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria, Illinois
• Contact: Jeff Pulfer
• Phone: (309) 691-7484
• Member Listing: German-American Central Society
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The Lindenhof Restaurant is open to the public every Friday evening. Dinners are served from 5-8 pm. Dinners are $12.00 per plate for adult and $6.00 for children. Desserts are also available for $2. German beers are on draft. We also have an assortment of wine by the glass and the bottle. Entertainment is also provided. Folks should check our website www.peoriagermans.net to see what is on the weekly menu. Bar open to Midnight!

Spring Gathering Shop Hop

• Date(s): 03/22/2013(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
• Times: 10a.m.-5p.m.
• Location: The Main Statement, The Bricks, Relics, & Rustic Junction
• Contact: Matt, The Main Statement
• Phone: (309) 258-8636
• Admission: $0
• Member Listing: The Main Statement
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Enjoy a variety of unique shopping treasures among some of the area's best local shopping gems this weekend! Find spring jewelry, eclectic home decor, and so much more! The Main Statement, The Bricks, Relics, and Rustic Junction will be hosting a fabulous weekend gathering! Each shop will have refreshments and specials of all sorts! Friday, March 22nd & Saturday March 23rd 10am-5pm Shop local. Dine Local. Spend Local. Start the trend! www.facebook.com/themainstatement for more update info!

Women's Weekend

• Date(s): 05/03/2013(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
• Times: 10a.m.-5p.m.
• Location: The Main Statement, 610 W. Main St. Peoria, IL 61606 (across from Mr. G's)
• Contact: Matt/Danielle
• Phone: (309) 258-8636
• Member Listing: The Main Statement
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Take a weekend to enjoy for yourself ladies! Just a weekend before Mother's Day, pamper yourself with unique shopping, special refreshments, and deals that make you jump for joy you are a woman! Find the Main Statement in the newly revitalized Renaissance Park, Peoria's growing eclectic art district! Several nearby shops with modern and vintage finds, art, coffee and more make Renaissance Park a perfect Women's Weekend Destination! Find us on the web at www.themainstatement.com for updates!

Participation in Blue Star Program

• Date(s): 05/27/2013 - 09/02/2013
• Recurring every week day
• Times: noonp.m.-5p.m.
• Location: Wheels O' Time Museum, 1710 W. Woodside Dr, Dunlap Il
• Phone: (309) 243-9020
• Member Listing: Wheels O' Time Museum
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Wheels O' Time Museum is participating in the Blue Star program for any active member of the military and up to 4 members of their immediate family are free. The sevice member must show their current ID card for this offer. Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 and on Summer holidays including Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day Please allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours to visit the museum.

Farmer's Market in Washington

• Date(s): 06/01/2013 - 09/21/2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: 8:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Washington, IL
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Come to Washington's Farmers Market, every Saturday from June - September.

Historic Trolley Tours

• Date(s): 06/01/2013 - 01/03/2015
• Recurring every 28 weeks on Saturday
• Times: 1p.m.-2:30p.m.
• Location: Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water Street, Peoria IL
• Contact: Walter Ruppman
• Phone: (309) 674-1921
• Admission: $11 for tickets plus $1 or Trolley Driver
• Member Listing: Peoria Historical Society
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Explore Peoria, the oldest continuously settled site in the state of Illinois, with one of the many Historical Trolley Tours provided by the Peoria Historical Society and their professional, certified tour guides. 2 Tours to choose from: Naughty to Nice Tour and Haunted Peoria. Check individual tour schedules at www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org. Throughout the year private or group tours are available upon request. Call the Society's office to request a tour.

Historic Trolley Tours

• Date(s): 06/06/2013 - 03/21/2014
• Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday
• Times: 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
• Location: Departure Location: Harp & Thistle, 4605 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL
• Contact: Walter Ruppman
• Phone: (309) 674-1921
• Admission: $11 for tickets plus $1 to Trolley Driver
• Member Listing: Peoria Historical Society
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Explore Peoria, the oldest continuously settled site in the state, with one of the many Historical Trolley Tours provided by the Society and their professional, certified tour guides. 4 Tours: Old Peoria and the Judge, River City, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and Civil War. Check individual tour schedules at www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org. Throughout the year private or group tours are available upon request. Call the Society's office to request a tour.

Farmer's Market

• Date(s): 06/08/2013 - 09/28/2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: 7:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Jones Park, Downtown Canton
• Phone: (309) 647-2677
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Farmer's Market occurs every Saturday through September 28th

Colony to Community, The Story of New Sweden

• Date(s): 06/09/2013(No End Date)
• Recurring daily
• Times: 10a.m.-5p.m.
• Location: Steeple Builidng in Bishop Hill, IL
• Contact: Todd DeDecker
• Phone: (309) 927-3899
• Admission: by donation
• Member Listing: Bishop Hill Arts Council
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This traveling exhibition honors the 375th anniversary of the founding of the New Sweden Colony, the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. Even though the colony lasted only seventeen years, it had a lasting impact on Swedish emigration. New Sweden’s early success in North America encouraged future Swedish immigration to the United States, which includes the establishment of the Bishop Hill Colony. Please explore the exhibit and discover how the New Sweden Colony influenced American history!

Peoria Municipal Band Concerts

• Date(s): 06/09/2013 - 08/11/2013
• Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Times: 7p.m.
• Location: Glen Oak Amphitheatre, 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, IL 61603
• Phone: (309) 681-2854
• Admission: Free
• Member Listing: Peoria Park District
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Sunday evenings beginning June 2 through August 11. 7:00 pm. Listen to great music presented by Peoria’s own Municipal Band, under the direction of Conductor David Vroman. Performances are FREE.

Rarely Seen Treasurers from the Attic

• Date(s): 06/09/2013(No End Date)
• Recurring daily
• Times: 10a.m.-5p.m.
• Location: Steeple Builidng
• Contact: Todd DeDecker
• Phone: (309) 927-3899
• Admission: donations accepted
• Member Listing: Bishop Hill Arts Council
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Rarely Seen Treasures from the Attic is the new summer exhibit opening at the Steeple Building on June 9, 2013. The Bishop Hill Heritage Association will be exhibiting various objects from its collection that have not been displayed in decades or have never been displayed at all! Some of these artifacts include a presidential land grant signed by Founding Father James Monroe, an 18th century Swedish legal document, and a newspaper describing George Washington’s funeral. This exhibit contains objects from American, Swedish, and Bishop Hill history. New artifacts will be displayed each month. The exhibition ends September 30. It is sponsored by the Swedish Council of America and the Illinois Arts Council

Arts in the Park

• Date(s): 06/13/2013 - 08/01/2013
• Recurring weekly on Thursday
• Times: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
• Location: Idlewood Arts Pavilion, Idlewood Park, Morton
• Admission: FREE
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Country Night at The Locker Room

• Date(s): 06/13/2013(No End Date)
• Recurring weekly on Thursday
• Times: 4p.m.-4a.m.
• Location: The Locker Room 112 SW Jefferson St
• Phone: (309) 713-3334
• Member Listing: The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill
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Join us for Country Music All Night Long! Happy Hour, Dinner, or Late Night.. The Locker Room is the place to be for Great County Music! Dinner and Drink Specials Open Late with additional Late Night Food Specials!

Lakeview Family Swim Nights

• Date(s): 06/13/2013 - 08/08/2013
• Recurring weekly on Thursday
• Times: 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
• Location: Lakeview Family Aquatic Center, 1017 W. Lake, Peoria, IL
• Member Listing: Peoria Park District
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Thursdays beginning June 13, 7:30-9:30pm. Thursday night is Family Night at LFAC! Join us under the lights for a private swim designed only for families for one low price! Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission: $12 for family of 4. Additional children $2.50 each.

Olde English Faire to Benefit Wildlife Prairie State Park

• Date(s): 06/22/2013 - 06/23/2013
• Recurring daily
• Times: 10a.m.-5a.m.
• Location: Wildlife Prairie Park 3826 N. Taylor Road, Peoria IL 61536
• Contact: Jan Brown
• Phone: (309) 495-6706
• Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for children 12 and under; Free for children 2 and under
• Member Listing: Wildlife Prairie Park
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Sound ye trumpets, shine thine armour, sharpen ye olde sword, lace thy corsets and braid thy long, shining tresses. This fundraiser for Wildlife Prairie Park pays tribute to the sights, sounds, aromas, speech and activities of the Middle Ages. Come cheer on steel fighters, jousters and archers as they compete in mock battles. There will be roving story tellers, magicians, and musicians. You can shop with our fine artisans for treasures galore. Dress in costume and get $1 off admission.