Peoria County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — March 7, 2017MARCH 9
Three Generations of Americans at Giverny
Thursday, 10 a.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$12; $5 students
Art historian Dr. Wendy Greenhouse will examine the work and lives of American Impressionist artist in the French village of Giverny. For more information visit www.fineartssociety.net.
Illinois History Forum
Thursday, noon-1 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. 6th St., Springfield
Museum admission: Adults $15; Senior $12; Children $6; vets $10
This month’s discussion features Springfield Architecture and is titled Shifting Sands: Springfield’s Architectural Legacy. For more information, call (800) 610-2094.
MARCH 10-12
Peoria Players Present “August: Osage County”
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
4300 N. University St. Peoria
$14; Ages 20 and younger $9
Family drama set in Oklahoma. For more information, visit www.peoriaplayers.org/.
MARCH 11
Spring Craft and Vendor Sale
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jefferson Primary School, 918 W. Florence Ave.
Free
Enjoy good food, fun shopping and raffles. For more information, call (309) 413-3408.
Cork and Canvas
Saturday, 4-6 p.m.
Green View, 2700 W. Cedar Hills Dr., Dunlap
$30
The fee covers paint, supplies and instruction. For more information, call (309) 243-7761.
JDRF Shop for a Cure Vendor Fair
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Washington
Free
All proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/763113687102514/.
PSO Presents “Nights in the Garden of Spain”
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
$8-$74
Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents a program with a Spanish flair. For more information or tickets, visit peoriasymphony.secure.force.com/ticket.
Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Spirit of Peoria paddle wheeler
$48; Children 4-12 $24
Interactive event features the cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company. For more information, call (800) 676-8988 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
Level Two, Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe
Free admission
Everything in the Friendly Finds store and conference room are 1/2 off. On Monday, fill a bag for $3 from noon-5 p.m. For more information, call (309) 497-2000.
MARCH 12
Old Time Folk and Country Jam
Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free, donations requested
Bring your acoustic instrument and join in the jam session. All ages welcome. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.
MARCH 14
Reagan Assistant to Visit Eureka College
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
$10
Peggy Grande, longtime personal assistant to President Reagan, has authored the book, “The President Will See You Now.” She will discuss the book and her days in the White House as part of the Ronald W. Reagan Society of Eureka College Book Series. For more information, call (888) 438-7352.