The Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition’s Foodshare Can-a-thon runs through the 22 with volunteers will be going go door to door on Sunday, March 10 from 1 – 4 pm to collect canned and non-perishable goods for area food pantries. Drop boxes are available before the drive at area Kroger stores, Curves and Subway restaurants and Peoria fire stations through March 22. For more information, call 309-696-0223.

Unnecessary Farce continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and runs through April 14. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com 
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The March Madness Experience will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and next Thursday through Saturday from 6 pm – 9 pm on Thursdays, 10 am – 9 pm on Fridays and 10 am – 6:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $2 at the door or get free admission with an IHSA game ticket stub.

The Central Illinois Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. Membership to the CIHS is $20 per year which includes the quarterly newsletter, Herp Alert.

Country music artists Little Big Town are coming the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25, $35, and $45 and are available at The Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com

Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) – it’s an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822.

A Raisin in the Sun continues tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm presented by the Bradley University Theatre Department at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley campus.  Directed by guest artist, Bradley alumnus, local theatre artist and television personality Garry Moore, tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley faculty, staff and senior citizens and $7 for students and are available at the Bradley box office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at http://slane.bradley.edu/theatre-arts/single-performance-reservation

Sean Patton will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash payment for the Thursday and Friday & Saturday 10:30 pm performances and $16 or $15 with cash payment for the other performances. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

Central Illinois Girls Scouts will be taking the Girl Scout Cookie Sale to local retail outlets this weekend including the Peoria & Canton Hy-Vee stores, Peoria area Kroger stores, the Allen Road in Peoria, East Peoria and Canton Wal-Mart stores, Save-a-Lot on Prospect in Peoria Heights, the Eureka IGA, Haddad’s in West Peoria and the Bass Pro Shop in East Peoria. For a full list of times, dates & locations to find Girl Scout cookies, call 309-688-8671 or visit http://www2.abcsmartcookies.com/boothlocator.asp?cid=571

The Luthy Botanical Annual Lily Show begins Friday and runs through March 31st. Admission is $2.50 for ages 13 and up and children 12 and under and Garden members are free. Hours are from 10 am – 5 pm ib Tuesdays through Saturdays and from 12 – 5 pm on Sundays. The Garden is closed on Mondays.

The IHSA Class 1A Semifinal Session will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Arena  on Friday with Game 1 at 12 pm and Game 2 at 2 pm. The IHSA Class 2A Semifinal Session will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Arena with Game 1 also on Friday beginning at 6:30 pm and Game 2 at 8:15 pm. The IHSA Class 1A Final Session will be held on Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Arena with Game 1 beginning at 12 pm and Game 2 at 2 pm. The IHSA Class 2A Final Session will also be held on Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Arena with Game 1 beginning at 6:30 pm and Game 2 at 8:15 pm.  Tickets for each game are $10.50, $8.50, $6.50 and $4.00 and on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit http://www.ihsa.org

The Contemporary Art Center will feature Matthew Curry & the Fury on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.  For more information, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

A Ladies Mad Hatter Tea will be held on Friday from 6 – 10 pm at the Par-A-Dice Hotel/Casino where you can enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, a signature drink, a Mad Hatter Hat Contest plus a specialized shopping experience. Tickets are $25 and advanced reservations are required. Proceeds support Junior League of Peoria and its mission to build a better community. To reserve your seat, call 309-685-9312. For more information, visit www.frolicwiththefairies.com

The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) will be performed at the Prairie Cabaret Theatre (located within the Waterhouse, located at 619 SW Water Street, Suite B in downtown Peoria) on Friday & Saturday with doors opening at 6 pm, dinner buffet beginning at 6:30 pm and the show beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $37 per person and are available by calling 309-494-9100 or online at http://artstix.artspartners.net/default.asp  For more information, visit http://www.peoriacabarettheatre.com

The Corn Stock Winter Playhouse will present Frost/Nixon beginning on Friday at 7:30 pm and continuing on Saturday at 7:30 pm and at 2:30 pm on Sunday at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park)  Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com
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The ICC Guest Artists Series will present Route 66, the female a cappella quartet, at the ICC Performing Arts Center on the East Peoria campus on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at http://www.artsaticc.com/tickets

Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $39, $49 and $59 and are  available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.Ticketmaster.com

The 13th Annual Farmers Share of the Food Dollar Breakfast sponsored by the Peoria County Farm Bureau will be held on Saturday from 7 – 11 am in the Youth Building at Exposition Gardens in Peoria. The breakfast helps to educate the public on the safe and affordable crops that American farmers produce. The price of this year’s breakfast is 85 cents and includes two pancakes, two whole hog sausage patties, two scrambled eggs, an 8-ounce glass of Prairie Farms milk and an 8-ounce glass of orange juice. For more information, visit http://peoriacountyfarmbureau.org

The Junior League of Peoria will host its fifth annual Frolic with the Fairies Mother Daughter Tea and Style Show on Saturday at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom with tea times at 9 am, 12:30 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $30 each or Tables of ten may be reserved for $275.  For more information, visit http://www.frolicwiththefairies.com

The Peoria Jaycees Lawn Mower Clinic will take place on Saturday from 8 am – 4 pm at Exposition Gardens’ Textile Building (located at 1601 W. Northmoor Road in Peoria near Richwoods High School). The service fee for the lawn mower tune ups is $40. The following services are provided: clean mower deck, clean and or replace air filter, change the oil, replace the spark plug and sharpen the blade. Please drop mowers off by 10 am and mowers may be picked-up starting at 4 pm. No riding lawnmower please. This year’s proceeds to benefit PARC, Dress For Success Peoria and the Peoria Jaycees. For more information and to register, visit http://www.peoriajaycees.org/lawn-mower-clinic

The show “Dinner Plans” will take place at the Miller Center (located at 551 South 14th St. in Pekin) on Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $12 per person and includes a spaghetti dinner, dessert and drink. To reserve your spot, call 309-346-5210.

Brian “Fox” Ellis and Turas present An Irish Immigrant’s Tale, a celebration of Irish history through story and song, at the Fox Pub and Cafe on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Admission is $10. To rsvp, call 309-689-8000. For more information, visit http://turasband.com/shows

Gabriel Iglesias will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $39 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com

Luthy Botanical Garden continues its “Garish…but Green” Garden Show  through Sunday during regular conservatory hours, which are 10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays and 12 – 5 pm on Sundays. Admission is $2.50 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Enjoy the best and worst of landscaping faux pas – from gnomes to flocks of flamingos – and learn about sustainable practices for your home and garden. For more information, call 309-681-3506.

Unnecessary Farce opens tonight (Thursday) the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and runs through April 14. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com 
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A Raisin in the Sun will be presented by the Bradley University Theatre Department beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Directed by guest artist, Bradley alumnus, local theatre artist and television personality Garry Moore, tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley faculty, staff and senior citizens and $7 for students and are available at the Bradley box office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at http://slane.bradley.edu/theatre-arts/single-performance-reservation

Kevin Williams will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash payment for the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm performances and $15 or $14 with cash payment for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

The CIAO First Fridays Artists’ Tour will take place on Friday from 5 – 9 pm at 10 different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, Murray Center for the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Peoria Art Guild where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.com

The Central Illinois Recreational Vehicle Show will be held at the Peoria Civic Center from 1 – 7 pm on Friday from 10 am – 7 pm on Saturday and from 11 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is paid at the door and is $8 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12, kids 5 and under are free. Seniors ages 65 and older are $5 on Friday only. For more information, visit http://www.eventsltd.org/page3.htm

The Contemporary Art Center will feature Preston Jackson & Friends on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center, also on Friday, will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 – 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members.  For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

Eureka College will host its 2nd Annual Literary Festival on Friday & Saturday featuring authors John McNally, Jesse Graves and Olivia Chadha. Graves and Chadha will hold readings and book signings at 7:30 pm on Friday, and McNally and Graves will hold signings on Saturday. Also, a variety of workshops will be held throughout the day on Saturday. All events are free and will be held in the Cerf Center. For a complete schedule, click HERE  For more information, call 309-467-6332.

The ICC Theatre Program will present Rashomon on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria. The show is rated PG-13 for mature themes. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at http://www.artsaticc.com/tickets

Lewis Black‘s 2013 standup tour, “The Rant Is Due” will take the Peoria Civic Center Theater stage on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $59.50, $45 and $35 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.TicketMaster.com

The Peoria Art Guild (located at 203 Harrison St. in Peoria) will exhibit “Nude Attitude” on Friday from 9 pm to midnight featuring an array of visual arts including interactive elements, a collaboration with the Peoria Ballet Cabaret and live model art education. Hors d’oeuvres and libations will be provided. Advance tickets are $20 for members, $30 for non-members and $40 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.peoriaartguild.org/!/Nude-Attitude  Proceeds will go toward a variety of educational exhibitions, events and classes.

Forest Park Nature Center and the Peoria Audubon Society will host a “Birding Tour of the Illinois River” on Saturday from 7 am – 4 pm. The tour will meet at Forest Park and visit bird migration hotspots along the Illinois River including Spring Lake, Chautauqua, Emiquon Preserve, Rice Lake and Banner Marsh. The tour is open to ages 14 and older. Cost is $35, and includes lunch and transportation. C.O.R.E. and Peoria Audubon members receive a $5 discount. To register, call 309-686-3360 or visit www.peoriaparks.org

The Mental Health America of Illinois Valley will hold the 2013 Mental Health Forum on Saturday from 8 am – 4:15 pm in Room 116 of Westlake Hall on the Bradley University campus. Director of Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group, Rene Sandoval, will deliver the keynote address and local health professionals will lead breakout sessions throughout the day covering topics such as bullying, suicide, addiction, stress, discrimination and more. The registration fee is $125 which includes the keynote speech, break-out sessions, lunch & awards or $25 for only lunch and the awards. For a complete schedule, visit www.mhaiv.org  For more information, call 309-677-3179.

The Sun Foundation will host Building the Soil: Bio Humic Organic Method Farm Workshop featuring Gary McDonald on Saturday from 9 – 11 am at the Sun Foundation (located at 1276 Sun Rd. in Washburn). McDonald will cover the basics of organic farming, from tillage practices and weed control to practical applications and marketing. Cost is $10 at the door. For more information, call 309-246-8403.

The Elmwood All Outdoors Show will take place at the Elmwood High School (located at 301 W Butternut St. in Elmwood) from 9 am – 5 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Featuring vendors, a youth archery range, wild game cooking seminars, dog training seminars & demonstrations, wild animals and birds from Wildlife Prairie Park plus the chance to get your big buck measured, admission is $5 for adults and kids 13 & under are free. For more information, call 309-231-6040 or visit http://elmwoodalloutdoors.com

Peoria Area Toastmasters will present the film “Speak” in the auditorium at the downtown branch of the Peoria Public Library (located at 107 NE Monroe in downtown Peoria) on Saturday with doors opening at 9:30 am and the screening beginning at 10 am and again at 2 pm. Admission is free and reservations are requested, but not required and may be made by calling 309-359-8753 online at http://speakpeo.eventbrite.com

Central Illinois Girls Scouts will be taking the Girl Scout Cookie Sale to local retail outlets this weekend including the Peoria & Canton Hy-Vee stores, Peoria area Kroger stores, the  Wal-Mart  on Allen Road in Peoria, the East Peoria and Canton Wal-Mart stores, Save-a-Lot on Prospect in Peoria Heights, the Eureka IGA, Haddad’s in West Peoria and the Bass Pro Shop in East Peoria. For a full list of times, dates & locations for Girl Scout cookie sales, call 309-688-8671 or visit http://www2.abcsmartcookies.com/boothlocator.asp?cid=571

Peoria Area Community Events will host their Cajun Festival on Saturday from 3 pm – midnight at Exposition Gardens (located at 1601 W Northmoor Road in Peoria). The event will feature Cajun-style dishes and live entertainment from the Bradley Jazz Band, Todd Kelly Jazz Quartet and Zydeco Crawdaddys. Admission is $5. For more information, visit www.peoriaevents.com

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Individual game tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

A Drunken Zombie Deadly Double Feature, Dracula Fest, will take place on Saturday at Landmark Cinemas featuring “The Terror of Dracula” and “The Satanic Rites of Dracula” starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Tickets are $7 and the movies begin at 8 pm.

Peoria Symphony will present Kaleidoscope beginning at 8 pm on Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center Theater featuring Kyle Dzapo on flute. Tickets range from $26 – $66 and students tickets are $11. To order tickets and for more information call 309-671-1096 or visit www.peoriasymphony.org

Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman) with opening act Brian Dennison will perform on Saturday at Goodfellas (located at 1414 N 8th St. in Pekin) beginning at 9 pm. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, call 309-478-1090 or visit www.facebook.com/goodfellaspubandpizza

The TEAM Dance Illinois State Championship, the season’s culminating event that highlights Illinois’ best varsity dance, drill, pom, guard and club teams in elite competition, will take place on Sunday in the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7:30 am and runs throughout the day. Admission is $10 for ages 6-12 and $14 for ages 13 and older.

Luthy Botanical Garden continues its “Garish…but Green” Garden Show, which runs through March 3rd during regular conservatory hours, which are 10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, 12 – 5 pm on Sundays (closed on Mondays.) Admission is $2.50 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Enjoy the best and worst of landscaping faux pas – from gnomes to flocks of flamingos – and learn about sustainable practices for your home and garden. For more information, call 309-681-3506.

Enjoy a Girls Night Out tonight (Thursday) from 5 – 7 pm at Wines ‘N More (located at 151 South Main Street in Morton) featuring a free wine tasting. Local vendors will display their unique merchandise plus there will be free massages, facials, a wellness coach and wine tasting. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-291-0899.

Beer for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

The 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, Jersey Boys, continues at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 pm, at 8 pm on Friday and at 2 pm & 8 pm on Saturday. Tickets start at $47 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.com or charge at 1-800-745-3000.

Ben Bailey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $21 or $20 with cash payment except for tonight’s (Thursday’s) performance which is $16 or $15 with cash payment. This show is rated R. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria will host its Official Spring Home Show at the Peoria Civic Center from 4 – 9 pm on Friday, from 10 am – 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults (age 18+), $3.50 for senior citizens (ages 60+) and kids under 18 are free. After Feb. 18, visit any area CEFCU member center for a buy one, get one free discount coupon on the adult admission and the whole family can get in for $7. For more information, visit http://www.peoriahomeshow.com

The Creve Coeur Club of Peoria will host the 115th annual George Washington Banquet in the Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom beginning at 6 pm. Karl Rove, political strategist and former senior advisor to President George W. Bush, will deliver the keynote address. For tickets or more information, call 309-672-2267 or visit http://crevecoeurclub.com

The Contemporary Art Center will feature Marbin on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center also on Friday from 8:30 – 9:30 pm for the dance lesson and 9:30 pm – 12:30 am for open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the San Antonio Rampage at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm and the Chicago Wolves on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

The ICC Theatre Program will present Rashomon on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria. The show is rated PG-13 for mature themes. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at http://www.artsaticc.com/tickets

The Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association will host a Beginning Beekeepers Seminar at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 1 – 4 pm. Admission is free. In one afternoon you will learn the basics you need to get started with beekeeping from experienced beekeepers through videos, written material, and hands-on demonstrations. For more information, visit http://hoibees.org

The 2013 Annual Greater Peoria Area Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held on Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center with doors opening at 5 pm and dinner at 6 pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include parking, dinner, membership and a raffle ticket for door prizes or $25 for a spouse or child (including dinner). There will be a social hour, dinner, raffles plus a silent and live auction. For reservations, call 309-472-6781 or 309-645-5819 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GreaterPeoriaAreaDucksUnlimited

The 2013 African American Hall of Fame Museum honorees will be inducted at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday with a cocktail hour beginning at 5:45 pm and formal program and dinner at 7 pm. Richard Mark, chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Illinois, will be the featured speaker. For more information, call 309-360-0990.

The Prairie Storytellers Guild will present their 1930s Border Radio Show featuring a guest appearance by local historian and author Norm Kelly at 7 pm in the former Great Central Insurance Building (located at 3625 N Sheridan Road in Peoria). Be part of the “studio audience” as actors recreate Dr. Brinkley’s Border Radio including miracle cures, unheard-of products and live music. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 309-682-2915 to make your reservation or visit www.prairietellers.us

The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will host its 9th Annual Fine Art Live & Silent Auction on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Enjoy music, food and a cash bar while bidding on work by Preston Jackson and other area artists. Admission is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or preview the art online at www.peoriacac.org

A Valentine’s Day Dinner Event will take place tonight (Thursday) at the Cornerstone Building (located at in downtown Peoria from 5 – 10 pm. The evening includes a four-course dinner, a champagne toast, professional ballet and opera performances plus dancing. Ballet dancers who will perform include Rebekah von Rathonyi and Joshua Gullett. Opera vocalists will be Saundra DeAthos and Harold Meers. The event is a fundraiser to support the Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts. Tickets are $65 for a single or $120 for a couple or a table of 8 people $440 and are available by calling 309-620-3164.

Beer for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

Comedian Rodney Carrington will perform at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Ticket are $50, $45 and $25 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the U.S. Cellular Coliseum Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, select Walmart locations, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit http://www.uscellularcoliseum.com

The 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, Jersey Boys, will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 pm, at 8 pm on Friday, at 2 pm & 8 pm on Saturday, and at 1:30 pm and 7 pm on Sunday.  The show runs through Saturday, February 23. Tickets start at $47 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.com or charge at 1-800-745-3000.

Bradley University’s Theatre Department will present Eurydice in the Blythe O’Sullivan Studio Theatre in the Hartmann Center on the Bradley campus beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $12 adults and $10 faculty and seniors, $9 students and are available at the box office or by calling 309-677-2650. For more information, visit http://slane.bradley.edu/theatre-arts

Chris Porter will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash payment for the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm performances and $16 or $15 with cash payment for the other performances. This show is rated R. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

IHSA State Individuals Events Speech Finals will be held at the Peoria Civic Center beginning at Noon on Friday and all day Saturday featuring the best high school performers and speakers from throughout the state of Illinois. The events that individuals can participate in include: dramatic duet acting, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, oratorical declamation and special occasion speaking among other categories. For more information, visit http://www.ihsa.org

The Contemporary Art Center will feature Doran and the Soul Mystics on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 – 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am also on Friday. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

Cabin Fever Camp In 2013 will take place at the East Peoria Event Center (located at 4200 E Washington Street in East Peoria) Friday – Sunday with doors opening at 3 pm and music beginning at 5 pm on Friday. With two stages featuring over 34 hours total of music, attendees can also sleep in the separate camping area. Tickets are $65 for a 3 day pass with children 10 and under admitted free with a paid adult and are available at Autumn Bloom Hydroponics in Pekin, Feeling Groovy in Peoria, Co-op Records in Peoria & East Peoria. For more information, visit http://www.cabinfevercampout.com

Arc Light Productions will present Songs for a New World on Friday and Saturday at the Waterhouse (located at 619 SW Water Street in Downtown Peoria) with a buffet dinner beginning at 6:30 pm and the show following at 8 pm. Tickets are $35 per person and may be reserved by calling 309-455-4095: seating is very limited. The show is a fundraiser to benefit the Arc Light Productions Building Fund.

The movie Marriage Retreat will be screened on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the Peoria First Church of the Nazarene (located at 5504 N. University St. in Peoria) Admission is free. For more information, visit www.pureflix.com

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Abbotsford Heat at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm and the San Antonio Rampage on Saturday beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

Hedwig and the Angry Inch continues at the Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through college with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com

Rock Your Babe will be held at the Gateway Building (located in downtown Peoria on the Riverfront) featuring a night of Blues featuring The Kilborn Alley Blues band on Friday from 8 pm – Midnight.  A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $10 per person and may be reserved by calling 309-689-3019 or 309-494-6713.

Bethany Baptist Church will host a free Marriage Enrichment Seminar open to all couples in the community on Saturday from 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Church (located at 7422 N. Heinz Lane in Edwards). Dr. Ritch Boerckel, Senior Pastor at Bethany Baptist Church, will discuss the issue of “Strengthening Your Marriage Friendship” and Pastor Art Georges, Senior Pastor of Living Hope Community Church in Bartonville will examine “Intimacy with God as the Foundation for Intimacy in Marriage”.  Admission is free & childcare is provided with advance registration. To register, call 309-692-1755 or visit http://www.bethanycentral.org

The Children’s Hospital of Illinois will host “A Sunny Day” Jamboree with Julie K beginning at 11 am on Saturday at the Embassy Suites Hotel Ballroom in East Peoria. Enjoy a festive lunch, children’s fashion show and a concert by award winning singer-songwriter Julie K. Reserved seating is $35 for adults and $15 for children. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $350. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 309-566-5666. All proceeds of this event benefit the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Bradley Men’s Basketball will take on Indiana State at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Tickets are $8, $15 and $22 for the general public, $4, $7.50 and $11 for Bradley faculty & staff and $1 for Bradley students and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 800-745-3000.

Juggler Steve Russell will perform at the at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand Pkwy. in Peoria) on Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-497-2120.
Music in the McKenzie will present The Waymores, also at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 W. Grand Pkwy. in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 – 4 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-497-2120 or visit www.waymores.net

Romance at the Peoria Zoo will take place on Saturday from 2 – 4 pm where the staff will take a closer look at romance in the animal kingdom from courtship to everything that comes after. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Registration is required and may be made by calling 309-686-3513.

The Central Illinois Jazz Society (CIJS) House band will perform beginning at 6 pm with the Peoria AllStars taking the stage on Sunday at 7:15 pm at Landmark Recreational Center (located at 3225 N. Dries Lane in Peoria). The Peoria Jazz AllStars is an all-city “big band” comprised of dedicated students from Manual, Peoria High and Richwoods, and ranks among the top 40 in the entire US. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for guests and students are free.  Food and beverages are available for purchase.  For more information, call 309-692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com

Luke Bryan with special guests Thompson Square & Florida Georgia Line will perform at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $53 and $28.25 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the U.S. Cellular Coliseum Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling at 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit http://www.uscellularcoliseum.com

Beer for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is hosting Desserts First from 6 – 9 pm tonight (Thursday) at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Featuring chefs from eight Peoria area restaurants who will create a dessert out of a Girl Scout cookie, Desserts First will also feature dinner stations, a silent auction and live entertainment. Tickets are $40 per person.  For more information about the event, visit www.getyourgirlpower.org

The Central Illinois Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Ave. in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. Membership to the CIHS is $20 per year which includes the quarterly newsletter, Herp Alert.

Mame continues at Peoria Players Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for patrons 18 and under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org

Whisper & Shout at the Contemporary Art Center takes place tonight (Thursday) which is an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members.
The Contemporary Art Center will feature The Harp Blues Band on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme of “Super Troopers” and “Beerfest” fame will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Thursday at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $16 or $15 with cash payment for the Thursday performance and $21 or $20 with cash payment for the other performances. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

Peoria Heights Police Benevolent Unit #76 will host their Annual “All You Can Eat” Chili Supper and Kids Fun Nightfrom 5 – 8 pm on Friday at the Peoria Heights Grade School (located at 500 E. Glen in Peoria Heights). Chili will be provided by TnT’s Sports Bar and Grill of Peoria Heights, there will be raffles and a silent auction and inflatables for kids. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Entry into the Kids Fun Zone will be free with meal ticket purchase or $2 without meal ticket purchase. For more information, call 309- 688-3461.

The IHSA State Chess Finals will be held at the Peoria Civic Center all day on Friday & Saturday featuring the best high school chess teams from throughout the state of Illinois. There is expected to be over 150 teams registered to compete in 2013′s state finals. For more information, visit http://www.ihsa.org/SportsActivities/Chess.aspx

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Rockford Ice Dogs at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Individual game tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

Hedwig and the Angry Inch will be presented by the Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park). Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com  Visit http://peoria-deals.com/prepaidoffers/locations/peoria-area for a Buy One, Get One Free Peoria-Deals.com Pre-Paid Offer

Art, Wine and Roses will take place at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2520 N. Prospect at the corners of Prospect & Gift in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am – 9 pm. Activities include an Art Auction in the greenhouse filled with art in a variety of media. Then from 5:30 – 6:30 pm, a reception for the main event which runs from 6:30 – 9 pm where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with music by the Joe Metzka Trio, appetizers, a candy buffet plus a cash bar. The evening event is by reservation only and limited to 80 people with a $10 per person or $15 per couple admission fee. Ages 21 and over are able to attend. Call 309-681-3506 for reservations or more information.

The Progressive Business Group will host its 11th Annual Valentine’s Ball at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria on Saturday to benefit The Center for Prevention of Abuse beginning at 5:30 pm. The black-tie optional affair will feature a champagne reception, four-course meal, open bar, silent auction and raffle, and live music by JammSammich. Tickets are $150 per person. To make reservations, call 309-303-7831 or visit www.progressivebusinessgroup.org

The Peoria German American Society will host its 10th Annual Fasching Ball (Traditional German Costume Ball) at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 6 pm – Midnight. Admission is $8 per person and attendees are encouraged to bring an appetizer to share. There will be a costume contest with prizes, a cash bar and live entertainment provided by the West MacQueen Street Band from 7 – 11 pm. For more Information, call 309-697-4195 visit www.peoriagermans.net

Peoria Cabaret Theatre (located at 619 SW Water Street, 2nd Floor, in downtown Peoria) will present Love Letters featuring Greg Batton and Yvonne Greer with dinner beginning at 6:30 pm and show at 8 pm. Tickets are $37 per person and include a buffet dinner & the show and are available by calling 309-494-9100 or visiting www.PeoriaCabaretTheatre.com

The Songs from the Woods Series at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Ave. in Peoria Heights) will present Barry Cloyd’s Celetricity on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $7 for adults and $6 for ages 12 & under. For more information, call 309-686-3360.

Jeff Dunham brings his “Disorderly Conduct” Worldwide Tour to the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $44.50 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.Ticketmaster.com

The Peoria Symphony will present “Romance” on Saturday  beginning at 8 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Theater featuring Jade Simmons on piano. Tickets range from $26 – $51 and are available by calling 309- 671-1096 or online at www.peoriasymphony.org

The Chris Fields Memorial Concert will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on Sunday featuring two stages with live music, food, a silent auction, beer and other activities from Noon – 10 pm. Admission is free, however a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids is suggested. Memorials may be donated to a trust fund for Chris’ son, Hunter Fields at any CEFCU location. For more information or to donated online, visit http://www.chrisfieldsmemorial.com

Bradley Men’s Basketball will take on UNI on Sunday at the Peoria Civic Center Arena at 2 pm. Tickets are $8, $15 and $22 for the general public, $4, $7.50 and $11 for Bradley faculty & staff and $1 for Bradley students and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 800-745-3000.

Join Jim Richerson, President and CEO, for a Guided Tour of the Peoria Riverfront Museum highlighting the museum’s green features on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. The tour is free with regular admission, which is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and $9 for ages 3-17. Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount off of admission price. For more information, call 309-863-3030 or visit http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

Beer for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

Brett Erickson will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club Tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash payment. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

The Bradley Women’s Basketball team will take on Evansville at the Renaissance Coliseum Tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $8, $4 for children (K-12) and Bradley University faculty and staff, free for Bradley Students with a valid ID and are available at the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office or by calling 309-677-2625. For more information, visit http://www.bradleybraves.com

The Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall from 10 am – 6 pm on Friday and from 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday. Admission is free with promotional tickets available from most Midwest industry suppliers or online at http://www.MidwestTruckShow.com

The CIAO First Fridays Artists’ Tour will take place on Friday from 5 – 9 pm at 10 different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, Murray Center for the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Peoria Art Guild where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.com

The Contemporary Art Center will feature Johnny Quest on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.  
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will also take place on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 – 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

Cabin Fever 2013 will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom on Friday featuring the music of The Boat Drunks with doors opening at 6:30 pm & the show starting at 8 pm. Enjoy a cheeseburger at the Par-a-Dice as well as other refreshments too. Tickets are $12 and are on sale now at the Burger Barge (located at 1401 N Main St. in East Peoria). For more information, visit http://www.933thedrive.com/Cabin-Fever-2013/12330932

An Insane Night of Comedy will be presented at Coyote Creek Golf Club (located 4 miles west of the Bartonville State Hospital) featuring Jeff Blanchard, Rodney Hood & Derek Bennett with 2 performances each on Friday & Saturday: one at 8 pm & one at 10:30 pm. A breakfast themed dinner will be served at 6:30 pm and can be added to your ticket price for an additional $15. Show only is $10 and tickets are available by calling 309-633-0911 x11. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/InsaneNightofComedy

Monster Jam 2013 is rolling into the Peoria Civic Center at 7 pm on Friday and at 2 pm & 7 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $10.50, $17, $22, $32 and $47 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.Ticketmaster.com

Mame will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for patrons 18 and under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org

Gerite’s Groundhog Day Outing will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park beginning at 6 am on Saturday with her prediction for the end of winter taking place on the Bricks near the Visitors’ Center at sunrise, which is scheduled for 7:07 am. Admission is free for this event. Plus, the first 500 people in the gates at Gertie’s Groundhog Day Outing will receive a coupon from McDonald’s for a free large sandwich.  Also available will be all you can eat pancakes at the Wildside Grill $4 for kids $5 for adults. For more information, call 309-676-0998 or visit http://www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org

A Winter Wonder Walk will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Watch the wonderful world of winter unfold on naturalist-guided tours. Explore animal tracks in the snow and what characteristics animals have to cope with the season. Admission is free – please dress warmly. For more information, call 309-686-3360.

Kids Rock will take place at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 W Grand Pkwy. in Peoria) on Saturday from 1 – 2 pm featuring Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-497-2120.

Monty Python’s Spamalot returns to the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday at 3 pm and 8 pm. Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” Flying cows, killer rabbits, and taunting Frenchmen are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere love Spamalot. Tickets are $39, $49 and $59 and are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.com or charge at 1-800-745-3000.

Enjoy a free Wine Tasting and live music with “3 1/2 Men” featuring Paul Weddle on Saturday from 5 – 8 pm at Wines ‘N More (located at 151 S. Main St. in Morton). For more information, call 309-291-0899.

JazzFest 2013 will take place at Metamora High School on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. The Germantown Hills Middle School jazz band and the Metamora Township High School jazz ensemble will open for the Northern University Jazz Ensemble featuring Lew Tabackin, a world renowned tenor saxophonist and jazz flautist.  Tickets are available at Metamora Township High School for $10 or can be purchased for $15 at the door the night of the concert.

Enjoy Howlin’ on Water Dueling Pianos including dinner and the show at the Waterhouse (located at 619 Water Street, Suite B in downtown Peoria) on Saturday with doors opening at 7 pm, dinner/dessert at 7:30 pm and the show starting at 9 pm. Cost is $37 per person. To book seats, call 309-494-9100. For more information, visit http://www.howlinonwater.com

The Peoria Historical Society will present Vintage Valentines at the Sunday Open House at Flanagan House Museum (located at 942 NE Glen Oak in Peoria) on Sunday from 1 – 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children. Tour the Historic John C. Flanagan House Museum and view hundreds of vintage valentine greetings, the Society’s collection of red and pink vintage dresses, and other memorabilia while enjoying a tea party with chocolate treats.  For more information, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org

Beer for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

Costaki Economopoulos will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday 8 pm and Friday & Saturday 10:30 pm shows, which are $12. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

The IMEA State Music Education Conference is taking place at the Peoria Civic Center through Saturday.  Concerts open to the public include the All-State Jazz Concert which will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. The All-State Concert featuring the All-State Orchestra, Chorus & Band will begin at 1 pm in the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday. And the Honors Concert featuring the Honors Orchestra, Chorus & Band will take place on Saturday beginning at 3 pm in the Peoria Civic Center Arena.   Tickets for each concert are $5 and are available at the door.  For more information, visit http://www.ilmea.org/events/13imec

A Bridal Bash hosted by Behind Every Bride will take place at the Embassy Suites (located at 100 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria) on Friday from 5 – 8 pm and on Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm . The largest bridal expo in central Illinois, nearly 70 wedding professionals will be on hand including design galleries, a vintage wedding market and more. A fashion show by Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique + Fine Paper will take place on Friday beginning at 6:30 pm. Entertainment will be provided by DJ4U. Admission is free. Pre-register and find more details at www.behindeverybride.com

The Contemporary Art Center will feature State of Mind (R&B, jazz) on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center also on Friday from 8:30 – 9:30 pm for a dance lesson and 9:30 pm – 12:30 am for open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez. Admission is $3 for members and $6 for non-members.  For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

The Bethany Fellowship of Churches will host Reality Check, a two-day women’s conference focusing on Colossians 3 at Bethany Baptist Church (located at 7422 North Heinz Lane in Edwards) from 6 – 9 pm on Friday and from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm on Saturday. For women ages 18 and up, there is a $5 fee for the event to cover the cost of lunch on Saturday and childcare is available for $5 per child. Register online at www.bethanycentral.org or call 309-692-1755.

An Owl Prowl will take place on Friday at Wildlife Prairie Park from 6 – 7:30 pm. There will be a short presentation with live owls and the opportunity to  learn about their unique calls.  You’ll also venture outdoors to try to call in a wild owl. Admission for members is $2 for children and $4 for adults and for non members, admission is $5 for children and $7 for adults. To make reservations, call 309-676-0998 ext 6758 or email saramackey@wildlifeprairiestatepark.org

The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host Wine & Cheese Under the Stars on Friday from 7- 9 pm. Host, Sheldon Shafer, VP & Curator of the Solar System, will lead a guided tour of the universe with the state-of-the-art Zeiss planetarium equipment as you relax with a glass of wine. Admission is $25 for members or $30 for non-members. Refreshments will be provided. Call 309-686-7000 or visit http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama will perform as part of the River City Blues Society on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm at Goodfellas (located at 1414 N. 8th St. in Pekin). Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit http://www.rivercityblues.com

Kids Rock, the new musical series just for kids and their families, will present Julie K on Saturday from 1 – 2 pm in the Peoria Public Library North Branch McKenzie Room. Admission is free.  For more information, call 309-497-2120.

International award winning magician, inspirational speaker and self improvement authority, Mitch Williams, will host a Book Signing event for his new book, ” A Call to Magic – the Artful Science of Transforming Self and World” on Saturday from 1 – 3 pm at I Know You Like a Book in downtown Peoria Heights. Admission is free.

An Easter Seals Spaghetti Dinner will be held at CountrySide Banquet Hall (located at 659 School Street in Washington) on Saturday from 5 – 10 pm. There will be 50/50, raffles and auction items plus  the Denim Blue Band will provide live entertainment. The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for children 4-7 and 3 and younger are free. Meet families from Easter Seals who will share their stories about what Easter Seals has done for them. 100% of donations go to help children with disabilities through Easter Seals.

The Peking Acrobats will perform at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Since their Western debut more than 25 years ago, the Peking Acrobats have redefined public perceptions of Chinese acrobatics.  Tickets are $25 and $35 for adults and $15 and $25 for ages 18 & under and are available by calling 309-444-8222 or online at http://www.fivepointswashington.org

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Milwaukee Admirals at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Individual game tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

Draft Culture, the female fronted cover band, will perform at the Fieldhouse (located at 1200 West Main St. in Peoria) beginning at 9 pm. There is no cover charge, however you must be 21 or older. The band will also be playing original music in addition to their 80s &90s rock. For more information call 309-494-9600 or visit http://www.facebook.com/draft.culture.9

The Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center will host a LOTUS Women’s Event at the Ruffle Room at Heaven on Earth at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on Sunday from 1 – 4 pm. Admission is free.  The event is for girls and women who suspect they might have a blood disorder or with known blood disorders including but not limited to Anemia, Hemophilia, ITP or von Willebrand Disease. Food and beverages will be provided along with gift bags for the first 50 attendees. For more information and to sign up, call 309- 688-1345 or visit www.compbleed.com

Winter Jam 2013 will be live in concert at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. The show will be headlined by GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum recording artist TobyMac and will also feature RED, Matthew West, Jamie Grace, Sidewalk Prophets and Royal Tailor with a message from national speaker Nick Hall. In addition, the Youth Music Vault Pre-Jam Party will include performances from Jason Castro, OBB and Capital Kings. Admission is $10 at the door.

The Central Illinois Jazz Society will present Speakeasy, featuring Judy Page on vocals, at the Starting Gate Banquet Room (located at Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7:15 pm. Playing jazz and R&B, the CIJS House Band kicks off at 6 pm. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and students are free. Food and drink will also be available. For more information, call 309-692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com

Enjoy a Girls Night Out tonight (Thursday) from 5 – 7 pm at Wines ‘N More (located at 151 South Main Street in Morton) featuring a free wine tasting. Local vendors will be displaying their unique merchandise and there will also be free massages, facials, a wellness coach and wine tasting. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-291-0899.  Extended hours and special discounts will be offered by Eli’s Coffee, LuLu’s, Pumpkin Patch and Leaves N Beans also located in downtown Morton.

The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will present “Wrestling in the Daylight: A Rabbi’s Path to Palestinian Solidarity,” at the IVY Club (located at 5102 N. Galena Road in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) beginning with a reception and book signing at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm and the program at 7 pm. Rabbi Brant Rosen of Evanston will discuss Israeli-Palestinian issues and explore the intersection between Judaism and social justice. Tickets for the dinner and presentation are $30 for Peoria Area World Affairs Council members and students and $35 for non-members and may be purchased at http://artstix.artspartners.net  For more information, call 309-677-2454 or visit www.pawac.org

Beer for Breakfast continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

Brian Regan will perform at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $42.50 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com

Bradley Women’s Basketball takes on Northern Iowa at the Renaissance Coliseum on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children (K-12) and Bradley University faculty and staff and free for Bradley Students with a valid ID and may be purchased at the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office or by calling 309-677-2625. For more information, visit http://www.bradleybraves.com

The Contemporary Art Center will feature Rob Williams and the Soggy Bottom Blues Band on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
Also on Friday, Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 – 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members. For more information on either event, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

GENeration United, the Heart of Illinois United Way’s emerging leaders group, will host the Snowball Masquerade at the Waterhouse (located at 619 Southwest Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6:30 pm.  The evening includes a masquerade contest and entertainment provided by The Motown Junkies. Tickets are $60 or include 3 raffle tickets for a total of $75 and are available at http://genusnowball.eventbrite.com/#  or by calling 309-674-5181.  All proceeds will support the Heart of Illinois United Way Community Impact fund. For more information, visit http://hoiunitedway.org/HOIUW-generation-united-events.php

The movie Me Again will be screened on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the Peoria First Church of the Nazarene (located at 5504 N. University St. in Peoria) Admission is free. For more information, visit www.pureflix.com

The Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse will present Red at the Corn Stock Theatre Center beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are on sale at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com

The IESA State Cheerleading Championship will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday evening and all day Saturday featuring the best elementary cheerleading teams from throughout the state of Illinois. For more information, visit http://www.iesa.org/activities/chr/

The Penguin Project will be present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Junior” beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday at Eastlight Theatre (located in the East Peoria High School Auditorium in East Peoria). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth and are available by calling 309-699-SHOW or online at www.EastlightTheatre.com

Family Fest 2013 will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall D on Saturday from 10 am – 7 pm. A family-focused community event, the event includes attractions, games, presentations and entertainment. Admission is $5 for adults or children or $15 for a family four pack and includes all of the inflatables, rock wall, Peoria Riverfront Museum planetarium and more. For more information, visit http://www.rbshows.com/familyFest.php

Bradley Men’s Basketball will take on Missouri State at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Tickets are $8, $15 and $22 for the general public, $4, $7.50 and $11 for Bradley faculty & staff and $1 for Bradley students and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 800-745-3000.

Corn Stock for Kids will host an Audition Workshop on Saturday from 1 – 3 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (lower level) for their upcoming production of Little Mermaid, Jr. in April. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-676-2196 or visit www.CornStockTheatre.com

Enjoy Native American flute music or try your hand at playing as part of the River Spirit Flute Circle at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. All levels are welcome and the circle is open to the public – no previous musical experience is necessary. Flutes will be available to borrow or purchase or bring your own. For more information, call 309-686-3360.

Morton Boy Scout Troop 178 will host their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday from 4 – 8 pm at the Morton United Methodist Church (located at 420 N. Tennessee Ave.in Morton). Advance tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and children and $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and children at the door or $20 for a family of five or more. Carryouts will be available. Bids for the silent auction will be taken from 4 – 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 309-253-9454 or 309-264-9454.

The Sun Foundation Winter Warming Children’s Benefit will take place on Saturday from 6 – 9 pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum (located at 222 Southwest Washington Street in Peoria). Tickets are $55 per person and include wine and brew tasting hosted by Super Liquors, hors d’oeurves by Cracked Pepper Catering, live music with Paul Adams and dessert. Throughout the event there will be coffee by Starbucks, and a silent auction and a specialty raffle. All proceeds benefit the Sun Foundation Children’s Program Fund. For reservations, call 309-246-8403 or visit http://sunfoundation.org

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Texas Stars at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. On Sunday, they take on the Houston Aeros at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 5 pm.  Individual game tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

A reception for artist Ron Jackson will be held at the Peoria Art Guild (located at 203 Harrison in downtown Peoria) on Saturday from 6 – 8 pm to introduce his exhibit “Frags and Co-ordinates”. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PeoriaArtGuild

4play: An Afternoon of Playreading - Love Life, the Universe, and Playreading: A Sextet of Original Plays by Gary Hale and Rachael Stanford will take place on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-676-2196 or visit www.CornStockTheatre.com

The 2013 Martin Luther King Luncheon will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall  on Monday beginning at Noon featuring former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as the featured speaker. Tickets are $40 and are available by calling 309-675-3649 as well as at City Hall (located at 419 Fulton St, Room 403).

The Bradley Women’s Basketball team will take on Wichita State at the Renaissance Coliseum tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. And on Sunday, The Bradley Women’s Basketball team will take on Missouri State at the Renaissance Coliseum beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $8, $4 for children (K-12), Bradley University faculty and staff and free for Bradley Students with a valid ID and may be purchased at the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office or by calling 309-677-2625. For more information, visit http://www.bradleybraves.com

Beer for Breakfast opens at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) and runs through February 24. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $33 for Thursdays, $35 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $37 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com

Michael Kosta will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday 8 pm and Friday 10:30 pm shows, which are $12. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

The Contemporary Art Center will feature The Flying D’Rito Brothers on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.   For more information, call 309-674-6877 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

Howlin’ on Water Dueling Pianos will perform at the Waterhouse (located at 619 Water Street, Suite B in downtown Peoria) on Friday with doors opening at 7 pm.  Dinner begins at 7:30 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. Cost is $37 per person. To book your seats, call 309-494-9100. For more information, visit http://www.howlinonwater.com

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Milwaukee Admirals at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range in price from $13 – $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659

The Amazing Kreskin will perform at the Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. For over 50 years, Kreskin has been telling people things about themselves that only they or a close friend could possibly know. He lets the audience hide his check, and if he can’t find it he forfeits his fee. Tickets are $29.50 or $39.50 for gold circle seating and are available online at http://fivepointswashington.org  For more information, visit http://jaytv.com

The Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse will present Red at the Corn Stock Theatre Center beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award, tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are on sale now at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com   Get Half Priced Tickets at Peoria-Deals.com! (This pre-paid offer expires Thursday, Jan. 10th at Midnight)

Eagle Day at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) will take place on Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is free. Each year hundreds of bald eagles winter near the Illinois River Valley and this day is an appreciation of these birds of prey as the Peoria Audubon Society and Forest Park Nature Center offer a presentation and tours to view Bald Eagles along the river. For more information, call 309-686-3360.

The Peoria Frisbee Club host its 10th annual Disc Golf Ice Bowl at Bradley Park on Saturday beginning at 11 am. Players of all abilities are invited rain or shine. The entry fee for a two-player team is $40 with all proceeds benefiting the Peoria Area Food Bank. Registration begins at 10:30 am at the picnic shelter in Lower Bradley Park. For more information, call 309-267-0880 or visit www.peoriafrisbeeclub.com

Peoria Push will host Winter Plunderland in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door and kids 6 & under are free. Proceeds will benefit the Sacred Heart Sandwich Program. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit http://peoriarollerderby.org

Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N. Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) will present Songs from the Woods with Chris Vallillo on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for ages 12 & under with a $1 discount for CORE members. For more information call 309- 686-3360.

Zac Brown Band will perform in concert at Peoria Civic Center with opening act Blackberry Smoke on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Reserved seat tickets are $69.50,.$59.50 and $45 and general admission floor tickets are $69.50 and are available at the Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at www.Ticketmaster.com

Heritage Ensemble will perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Drive, East Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm  Tickets are $15 for general public, $12 for seniors and $8 for students and are available at the ICC Box Office or by calling 309-694-5136. For more information, visit http://www.artsaticc.com

2013 World Championship Motorcycle ICE Racing will take place at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Ticket are $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 2-12 for reserved seating and $18 for adults and $10 for children aged 2-12 for general admission and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

The Wedding Show will take place at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott (located at 201 Broadway St. in downtown Normal) on Sunday from 11 am – 3 pm with fashion shows at Noon and 2 pm hosted by Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique + Fine Paper. Entertainment will be provided by Premier Productions. Admission is free.

The Healthy Homes, Healthy Bodies Seminar: Improving the Health of Your Air, Water, and Body will be held at Body Fitness (located at 3020 N. University in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 – 3:30 pm. Four local health experts will be on hand for this free seminar to present tips on how to improve nutrition, remove toxins from your water and improve your indoor air quality at home. For more information, call 309-685-5777.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host a Gallery Walk including a guided tour of the Illinois River Encounter, led by Ann Schmitt, Assistant Director and Curator of Education beginning at 2 pm. For more information, call 309-863-3030. The Gallery Walk is free with regular admission, which is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and $9 for ages 3-17. Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount off of admission price.

The Young Professionals of Greater Peoria January Social will take place tonight (Thursday) from 5 – 7 pm at Keller Williams Realty (located at 2426 W. Cornerstone Court in Peoria). Snacks and drinks will be provided. Admission is $5 or free for YPGP members. Register to be a member at www.ypogp.org/dues

The Central Illinois Herpetological Society will meet tonight (Thursday) at Forest Park Nature Center beginning at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. Membership to the CIHS is $20 per year which includes the quarterly newsletter, Herp Alert. The Society meets the first Thursday every month at this time at Forest Park Nature Center.

Whisper & Shout will take place tonight (Thursday) at the Contemporary Art Center – it’s an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Judy Page & Speak Easy on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members.
Also on Friday, Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 – 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members.
And on Saturday, the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) will host an Opening Reception for David Hayes and Anastasia Samoylova from 6:30 – 8:30 pm featuring music by Barry Cloyd. Admission is free, however donations are requested. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit http://www.peoriacac.org

Pat Dixon will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday 8 pm and Friday & Saturday 10:30 pm shows, which are $12.  For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm and at 8 pm on Friday. Tickets are $37, $54 and $67 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.comor by calling 800-745-3000. Recommended for ages 13+ due to mature language and situations.  The show tells the story of a trio of friends searching for love and friendship in the Australian outback. With over 500 dazzling, 2011 Tony Award-winning costumes, Priscilla features dance-floor favorites such as “It’s Raining Men,” “Finally” and “I Will Survive.”

The CIAO First Fridays Artists’ Tour will take place on Friday from 5 – 9 pm at 10 different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, Murray Center for the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Peoria Art Guild where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.com

A Winter Wonder Walk will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Watch the wonderful world of winter unfold on naturalist-guided tours. Explore animal tracks in the snow and what characteristics animals have to cope with the season. Admission is free – please dress warmly. For more information, call 309-686-3360.

Rep The Midwest, a break-dancing event featuring top talent from across the country, will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. With $5,000 in award money available, the event will also feature artists and djs. Tickets are $10 and are available at http://repthemidwest.eventbrite.com  Kids 12 & under are free. Watch the trailer at http://youtu.be/KWDBOgFLocE For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/290577694393135/

Heartland Festival Orchestra will present their New Year’s Greeting: Vienna to Broadway II on Saturday at the Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) beginning at 7:30 pm. Soloists include Broadway stars Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll. Tickets are $30 for adults and $8 for students & children and are available at Kidder Music (located at 7728 N. Crestline Drive in Peoria), Five Points Box Office or online at http://fivepointswashington.org   Bus rides are available to the concert leaving from 2Chez at 6:15 pm and Junction City at 6:30 pm. Call 309-339-3943 to reserve your spot on the bus.

The Wedding of a Lifetime Bridal Show will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Sunday beginning at 10 am. The first runway show is 11 am with a second show is at 1:30 pm. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, 309-688-1411 or 309-263-8155.

Bradley Men’s Basketball will take on Wichita State on Sunday at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $8, $14 and $20 for the general public, $4, $7 and $10 for Bradley faculty & staff and $1 for Bradley students and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 800-745-3000.