Events in Peoria

Louie Louie Festival

• Date(s): 05/24/2013 - 05/24/2013
• Location: Peoria Downtown Riverfront
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Bring your kazoo and your most creative outfit down to the Riverfront and enjoy plenty of live music, drinks and summertime air.

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

• Date(s): 01/21/2013 - 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

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Out of Order"

• Date(s): 04/18/2013 - 05/30/2013
• Recurring weekly on Thursday
• Times: Doors open at 6PM, Buffet 6:30-7:30PM, Show 8:00PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield, IL
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $33 ($35 for musical)
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Senator Richard Willey is back in action in this hilarious sequel to the hit farce Two Into One.  This time out, the Senator is checking into the Capital Hill hotel with the intension of having a tryst with Senate secretary Jane Worthington, but when they discover a body stuck in the hotel room window, all plans fly out the window and the Senator must call once more upon his brow-beaten personal assistant, George Pigden to try to save the day, but, naturally, he makes things worse for everyone, but the audience, who will reel with laughter as George and Senator Willey go into a tap dance of cover-ups to try to escape unscathed!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Out of Order"

• Date(s): 04/19/2013 - 05/31/2013
• Recurring weekly on Friday
• Times: Doors open at 6PM, Buffet 6:30-7:30PM, Show 8:00PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield, IL
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $35 ($37 for musical)
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Senator Richard Willey is back in action in this hilarious sequel to the hit farce Two Into One.  This time out, the Senator is checking into the Capital Hill hotel with the intension of having a tryst with Senate secretary Jane Worthington, but when they discover a body stuck in the hotel room window, all plans fly out the window and the Senator must call once more upon his brow-beaten personal assistant, George Pigden to try to save the day, but, naturally, he makes things worse for everyone, but the audience, who will reel with laughter as George and Senator Willey go into a tap dance of cover-ups to try to escape unscathed!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Out of Order"

• Date(s): 04/20/2013 - 06/01/2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: Doors open at 6PM, Buffet 6:30-7:30PM, Show 8:00PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield, IL
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $37 ($39 for musical)
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Senator Richard Willey is back in action in this hilarious sequel to the hit farce Two Into One.  This time out, the Senator is checking into the Capital Hill hotel with the intension of having a tryst with Senate secretary Jane Worthington, but when they discover a body stuck in the hotel room window, all plans fly out the window and the Senator must call once more upon his brow-beaten personal assistant, George Pigden to try to save the day, but, naturally, he makes things worse for everyone, but the audience, who will reel with laughter as George and Senator Willey go into a tap dance of cover-ups to try to escape unscathed!

Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre: "Out of Order"

• Date(s): 04/21/2013 - 06/02/2013
• Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Times: Doors open at noon, Buffet 12-1 PM, Show 1:30PM
• Location: Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Timberline Rd., Goodfield, IL
• Phone: (309) 965-2545
• Admission: $35 ($37 for musical)
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Senator Richard Willey is back in action in this hilarious sequel to the hit farce Two Into One.  This time out, the Senator is checking into the Capital Hill hotel with the intension of having a tryst with Senate secretary Jane Worthington, but when they discover a body stuck in the hotel room window, all plans fly out the window and the Senator must call once more upon his brow-beaten personal assistant, George Pigden to try to save the day, but, naturally, he makes things worse for everyone, but the audience, who will reel with laughter as George and Senator Willey go into a tap dance of cover-ups to try to escape unscathed!

The Heart of Illinois Senior Games & The Arts

• Date(s): 05/23/2013 - 05/27/2013
• Recurring daily
• Location: RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
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This is Central Illinois' largest games and fine art festival that is targeted towads people that are 50 years old and better. There will be a variety of activities, from sports and health to art and poetry.

Artists on the Boardwalk

• Date(s): 05/24/2013 - 05/24/2013
• Times: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
• Location: Junction City
• Phone: (309) 740-0808
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Local artists displaying and selling their artwork along the boardwalk.  Music filling the air, eclectic dining choices from our restaurants, stylish decor in our unique shops and current, top fashions in our boutiques.

Chiefs vs. Kane County

• Date(s): 05/24/2013 - 05/24/2013
• Times: 6:30pm
• Location: Peoria Chiefs Stadium
• Admission: Tickets are $10 for bowl seats and $7 for lawn seats
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Come watch the Peoria Chiefs battle it out on the field against the Kane County Cougars. 

World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival

• Date(s): 05/24/2013 - 05/24/2013
• Times: 10:30 a.m.
• Location: Spirit of Peoria and Four Points by Sheraton
• Phone: (800) 676-8988
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Join us aboard the Spirit of Peoria Riverboat for a two-hour cruise on the Illinois River, including a lunch buffet with dessert!

Watch a dozen piano players perform on two pianos and the Spirit of Peoria's calliope.

Boards at 10:30am
Cruises from 11am - 1pm

Check-in Reception 4-Points by Sheraton Lobby - 2pm

Music Workshop with Ragtime Rebels 4:30pm

New Rag Contest Beginning at 7pm

Two Pary Rooms Beginning at 8pm

2013 Youth Sports Festival

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: Saturday, May 25th 10:00am-7:00pm
• Location: Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602
• Contact: Rich Rowell
• Phone: (309) 989-7630
• Admission: General Admission $8.00 for Adults; $4.00 for 4-12 years old; free for 3 years and under.
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The first year of the Youth Sports Expo, presented by Chillicothe Xtreme Sports, will be taking place at the Peoria Civic Center during Memorial Day weekend.  The Expo will represent youth sports organizations from throughout the state of Illinois. Included in the festival will be vendor booths, clinics/workshops and other exciting interactive events.  This Expo is intended for youths and their families to get exposure to a vase array of sporting options, to ask questions and to experience new, exciting sports related activities.  Please refer to the website above for all event details. 

Family Recreation 101

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 10a.m.-2p.m.
• Location: Camp Wokanda
• Phone: (309) 579-2157
• Admission: $3/event ($25 max/family)
• Member Listing: Peoria Park District
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Come out to Camp Wokanda with the entire family! Meet us in the OA Lodge to gather ingredients for a campfire lunch and enjoy the day while we cook it for you! Experience the camp with guided nature hikes, open fishing, basic canoe skills instruction, and pond studies at the lake’s edge. At your family’s leisure you can swing up to the Lodge, grab a bite to eat and listen to live music. The scheduled programs will end at 2 pm, but this does not mean you have to leave! Camp Wokanda has camping available in rustic cabins or primitive tent sites. Sites fill up fast; if you would like to reserve a spot for your family please contact us! Camp Wokanda, 620 Boy Scout Rd., Chillicothe, IL 61523.

Family Recreation 101 at Camp Wokanda

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Location: Camp Wokanda
• Phone: (309) 579-2157
• Admission: $3 per event or $25 max per family
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The Peoria Park District's Camp Wokanda is hosting Family Recreation 101 on Saturday, may 25, 10am - 2pm.

Come out to Camp Wokanda with the entire family!  Meet us in the OA Lodge to gather ingredients for a campfire lunch, and enjoy the day while we cook it for you!  Experience the camp with guided nature hikes, open fishing, basic canoe skills instruction and pond studies at the lake's edge.  At your family's leisure, you can swing up to the Lodge, grab a bite to eat and listen to live music.  The scheduled programs will end at 2pm, but this doesn't mean you have to leave.  Camp Wokanda has camping available in rustic cabins or primitive tent sites.  Sites fill up fast, so if you would like to reserve a spot for your family, please contact us.

The fee for this family day is $3 per event or $25 max per family. 

JayCees Triatholon

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 7a.m.-?a.m.
• Location: Morton Pool 451 E. Idlewood Morton, IL
• Contact: Dustin
• Phone: (309) 210-7284
• Admission: $50.00
• Member Listing: Village of Morton Tourism
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Running, swimming, biking to raise money for those in need.

Kathy O'Malley - Keep Your Gardens from Becoming Too Much Free Workshop

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 10a.m.-10:45a.m.
• Location: Hornbaker Gardens
• Contact: Marcie Jaggers
• Phone: (815) 659-3282
• Admission: Free
• Member Listing: Hornbaker Gardens
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A Gardening Together Workshop. Former WGN radio personality (of Kathy and Judy fame), avid gardener, and our friend, Kathy O'Malley, will share her personal experiences about how to keep your love of gardening from getting out of control, and what to do about it if it's already happened. Kathy is always humorous and entertaining, so come and enjoy. Bring along a lawn chair and dress for the weather.

Super Saturday!

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 1p.m.-2p.m.
• Location: Peoria Riverfront Museum
• Member Listing: Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Fun for the whole family! Demonstrations and activities on a variety of topics will be offered to museum visitors. Free to members and with regular paid admission. Event begins at 1 p.m.

The Princeton Coffeehouse Presents Amelia Curran In Concert

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 7:30p.m.-10p.m.
• Location: Open Prairie UCC, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton, IL
• Contact: Bill Beneke
• Phone: (815) 875-4555
• Admission: $12.00
• Member Listing: The Princeton Coffeehouse
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The Princeton Coffeehouse will present Newfoundland singer-songwriter Amelia Curran in concert. Amelia has received several past nominations at the East Coast Music Awards. She was a 1st Prize winner in the 15th Annual USA Songwriting Competition in the folk category. Her 2009 album, "Hunter, Hunter", was the winner of the prestigious Juno Award for Best Roots & Traditional Album. The Montreal Gazette has called her "one of this country's finest singer-songwriters". Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Wine, Art, Balloon & Jazz Festival

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: 12:00 - 8:00pm
• Location: Willett's Winery & Cellar, 105 E. Market St., Manito
• Phone: (309) 968-7070
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Enjoy a beautiful day in Manito at our 5th Annual Wine, Art, Balloon & Jazz Festival.  Complete with all of the above and also new attractions and ideas!

World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/25/2013
• Times: All-day beginning at 9:00am
• Location: Four Points by Sheraton
• Phone: (815) 922-3827
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All day beginning at 9:00am

Preliminary Eliminations
Jr and Regular Divisions

"Dinner with the Champion"
Pizza and Salad Buffet
All-you-can-eat beginning at 6pm

Ethan Uslan at the Piano
Shakey's Pizza-style Party with banjo player Gene Martin

Prizes for 20's attire

World's Greatest Sing-along Show in the Main Hall from 7:30-9pm

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!

49th Rennick Juried Art Show

• Date(s): 05/13/2013 - 05/30/2013
• Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Times: 9a.m.-6a.m.
• Location: Peoria Public Library Main Branch Downtown, LL1 Gallery
• Contact: Stacy Peterson
• Phone: (309) 674-1921
• Admission: Free
• Member Listing: Peoria Historical Society
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Artwork by local area artists on display. Works encompass subjects from within 100 mile radius of the Tri-county Area.

Encore

• Date(s): 05/21/2013 - 05/26/2013
• Recurring daily
• Times: May 21 - 25 at 7:30pm, May 26 at 2:00pm
• Location: Hartmann Center Theater, Bradley University Campus, 1423 W. St. James, Peoria
• Phone: (309) 677-4966
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"Encore" presented by the Morton Civic Chorus, under the direction of Denise Adams.  May 21-25 at 7:30pm and May 26 at 2:00pm.  All proceeds benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund (CIMKF) to assist dialysis patients in Central Illinois.  Tickets available at Kidder Music in Peoria, Morton Community Bank location 218 N. Main and online at Artspartners.net or call 677-4966.

Artists On The Boardwalk

• Date(s): 05/24/2013 - 08/23/2013
• Recurring monthly on the 4th Friday
• Times: 4p.m.-8p.m.
• Location: Junction City Shopping Center
• Contact: Brittany Duffield
• Phone: (309) 689-0808
• Admission: No Admission Fee
• Member Listing: Junction City Shopping Center
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Browse the historic boardwalk and enjoy the artworks of 30+ local artists on May 24th, June 28th, July 26th and August 23rd from 4pm-8pm. Artists display and sell their artwork, music fills the air, enjoy eclectic dining choices from our restaurants, find current, top fashion decor and clothing in our boutiques and explore classic vehicles in the parking lot brought to you by Central Illinois Cruisers! To apply for consideration to participate as an artist please visit www.newjunctioncity.com.

Summer Camp Music Festival

• Date(s): 05/24/2013 - 05/26/2013
• Recurring daily
• Location: Three Sisters Park
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The annual Summer Camp Music Festival is three days jam-packed with tons of muic performed on seven different stages.

International Music, Wine and Beer Festival

• Date(s): 05/25/2013 - 05/26/2013
• Recurring daily
• Times: 11a.m.-11p.m.
• Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery,33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw IL 61755
• Contact: Diane Hahn
• Phone: (309) 359-9463
• Admission: $10 per person, souvenir glass & 5 tasting tickets, $5pp ages 13-18, under 12 free
• Member Listing: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery
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The Annual Music, Wine and Beer two day Festival will be "bigger and better" for our 10th Anniversary year, featuring over 55 wines and 55 beers for tasting and purchase from "Around the World" and a new high end tasting station this year! Morton Community Bank is our corporate glassware sponsor and the Lions Club Charity will provide food concessions. Artisan cheese tasting with Ropp Jersey Cheese. Saturday and Sunday there will be music performed throughout the day both days!