http://www.peoria.org// Calendar of Events from Peoria. en-us Copyright 2013 Peoria Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:39:32 CST Live at the Five Spot:  Cousin Eddie (Pop, Rock) Live at the Five Spot is every Friday 5:30 - 7:30pm http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-29-13#event3978 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Swing at CAC: Dance Lesson & Dance 8:30pm - 12:30am 8:30-9:30 - introductory dance lesson 9:30-12:30 - dancing to DJ Jeff Mundinger. Cash Bar. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-29-13#event4061 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST   Wildlife Prairie State Park is hosting a bunny breakfast to help celebrate Easter! The menu includes yummy breakfast favorites like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and French toast. Following the breakfast will be an Easter egg hunt for the younger kids!   Reservations are highly recommended & space is limited. Please call 309-676-0998 today!   http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event3769 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST  Be sure to arrive early to Wildlife Prairie State Park's Easter egg hunt and get your chance at over 12,000 candy-filled and prize-filled eggs!  Each egg hunt will be divided into 3 age groups; 0-2, 3-6, 7-12. Join Wolfie, the Easter Bunny, and Bill the Bear for entertainment and music as they help announce the countdown to collecting these brightly-colored pastel eggs, an annual spring tradition that offers lots of fun as well as a good opportunity to shoot exciting video or photos for great family memories.   http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event3943 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST 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 http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=01-21-13#event3925 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST Two cops.  Three crooks.  Eight doors.  Go! The setting of this hilarious new play is two adjoining rooms in an economy motel where two inexperienced police officers have been sent to videotape a meeting between the local Mayor and the town's accountant, with the aim of uncovering an embezzlement scheme.  Things begin to unravel when the Mayor runs into one of the officers in the lobby and we discover that the other officer is having an affair with the accountant!  The Mayor's nervous security guard reveals that "the Highland Hitman" is on the way!  The twists and turns will keep you laughing until the final moments! February 28 - April 14, 2013   7 weeks Only! Back by popular demand! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=02-28-13#event3807 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST Two cops.  Three crooks.  Eight doors.  Go! The setting of this hilarious new play is two adjoining rooms in an economy motel where two inexperienced police officers have been sent to videotape a meeting between the local Mayor and the town's accountant, with the aim of uncovering an embezzlement scheme.  Things begin to unravel when the Mayor runs into one of the officers in the lobby and we discover that the other officer is having an affair with the accountant!  The Mayor's nervous security guard reveals that "the Highland Hitman" is on the way!  The twists and turns will keep you laughing until the final moments! February 28 - April 14, 2013   7 weeks Only! Back by popular demand! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-01-13#event3808 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Two cops.  Three crooks.  Eight doors.  Go! The setting of this hilarious new play is two adjoining rooms in an economy motel where two inexperienced police officers have been sent to videotape a meeting between the local Mayor and the town's accountant, with the aim of uncovering an embezzlement scheme.  Things begin to unravel when the Mayor runs into one of the officers in the lobby and we discover that the other officer is having an affair with the accountant!  The Mayor's nervous security guard reveals that "the Highland Hitman" is on the way!  The twists and turns will keep you laughing until the final moments! February 28 - April 14, 2013   7 weeks Only! Back by popular demand! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-02-13#event3809 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Two cops.  Three crooks.  Eight doors.  Go! The setting of this hilarious new play is two adjoining rooms in an economy motel where two inexperienced police officers have been sent to videotape a meeting between the local Mayor and the town's accountant, with the aim of uncovering an embezzlement scheme.  Things begin to unravel when the Mayor runs into one of the officers in the lobby and we discover that the other officer is having an affair with the accountant!  The Mayor's nervous security guard reveals that "the Highland Hitman" is on the way!  The twists and turns will keep you laughing until the final moments! February 28 - April 14, 2013   7 weeks Only! Back by popular demand! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-03-13#event3810 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Ages Allowed In: 14 – 19 (High School freshmen through age 19). Additional Details: We’re bringing our huge GLOW PARTY to the Peoria Civic Center on March 28th! Wear all white and get painted up in our UV PAINT ROOM, Dance and party with your friends under thousands of BLACK LIGHT BUBBLES! YOU MUST HAVE PROOF OF AGE TO ENTER VELOCITY EVENTS. Any of the following IDs will work: Drivers Licence, State Issued ID, Military ID, School ID, Passport, Yearbook, Birth Certificate. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-28-13#event4283 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Meet the animals from A to ZOO! at Peoria Zoo's Zoo Tots Program, an education program for children ages 2 to 4.  From story books to crafts to live animals, you and your child will have fun discovering together!  Zoo Tots is designed for you and your child to explore the amazing world of animals.   Topic is K is for.... http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-28-13#event4112 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST The Peoria Park District's Proctor Center is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival for children ages 3-12 years on Friday, March 29 from 1-3pm.  Easter is always fun when you can play games such as the egg toss, scrambled eggs, and jelly bean guessing game, and search for colorful candy and prize-filled eggs.  Plus, you can meet the Easter Bunny!  Admission is $2 for members/$3 for non-members.  For more information call 673-9183. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-29-13#event4187 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Ages 1-8. Kids will journey through Logan to see who can find the most Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes. Before the hunt, have fun playing games, coloring contest, face painting and more! Prizes will be given to the winners of contests and games. Activities held inside in case of rain. Logan Center, 1414 S. Livingston St., Peoria, IL 61605. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-29-13#event4186 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Come watch the Rivermen battle it out on the ice against the OKC Barons! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-29-13#event4284 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Free to museum members, and free to visitors with regular museum admission. Stand back, watch out – these students are going to try science! Join us as Bradley Chemistry Club students perform chemistry demonstrations in the River Science Lab. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event4222 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, Experience the Beatles with RAIN, makes its return to the Peoria Civic Center. As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage. RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event4287 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Peoria Push will be hosting their next home bout on March 30th at the Peoria Civic Center. Doors open at 4:00 pm and first bout starts at 5:00 pm! As always, if you wanna party with the Push girls, join us for our kick ass after party at the Locker Room immediately following the bout. Kids 6 and under are FREE! Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Order now for some hard-hitting derby action at the Peoria Civic Center! You aren’t going to want to miss this! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event4286 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Come watch the Rivermen battle it out on the ice against the Monsters! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event4285 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Ages 3-8. Forget the lawn – we’re hunting for eggs underwater! Participants must pre-register. Parents must accompany kids ages 3-5 into the pool. Registration Code: 54507: 9:00-9:45 am. Registration Code: 54508: 10:00-10:45 am. RiverPlex/AquaPlex, 600 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL 61603. For registration information call (309) 282-1531. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-30-13#event4188 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST 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!! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=10-13-11#event2736 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST 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! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=02-24-12#event2982 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST 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 http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-04-12#event3008 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST 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! http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=02-01-13#event3936 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST Step inside our Conservatory this spring and see a botanical wonderland of tropical plants, spring plants and, of course lilies!  See hundreds of beautiful flowers contrasted with lush tropical plants, tropical foliage and experience the wonderful world of Willy Wonka, this year's theme.  The lily show is a wonderful way to greet spring, with family and friends.  http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-08-13#event3985 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST March 8-31. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 12 pm – 5 pm, Monday, closed. Step inside our Conservatory this spring and see a botanical wonderland of tropical plants, spring plants and, of course, lilies! See hundreds of beautiful flowers contrasted with lush tropical foliage. The Lily Show is a wonderful way to greet spring, with family and friends. $2.50/adult; free 12 & under. Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 N. Prospect, Peoria, IL 61603. For more information call (309) 686-3362. http://www.peoria.org/mainevents/index.cfm?showday=1&cdate=03-10-13#event4179 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST