Peoria County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — April 18, 2017APRIL 20
Ozark Jubilee at 5-Points
Thursday, nooon-3 p.m.
360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$48 (price includes meal and show)
The cast will be performing the music of the Great Stars of the Grand Ole Opry. For reservations, call 877-461-4441. For more information, call Five-Points at (309) 444-8222.
APRIL 20-23
Twelfth Night
Thurs. – Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts, Bradley University, Peoria
$14; $12 for seniors; $5 students
Classic Shakespeare drama. For more information, call (309) 677-2650.
APRIL 21
Cabaret Performance by Carol Woods
Friday, 8 p.m.
Waterhouse Broadway Lounge, 316 SW Washington St., Peoria
$33 ($58 for show and dinner)
Carol Woods “Ain’t We Got Fun” performance will feature the music of Richard A. Whiting. For more information, visit www.broadwaypeoria.com.
Peoria Sister Cities International Night
Friday, 6 p.m.
Itoo Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road
$5
Food tickets can be purchased for $1 and used at food stations. For more information, visit sistercitiesofpeoria.org.
International Beer Festival
Fri. 6-10 p.m.; Sat. 2-8 p.m.
Exposition Gardens, 1601 West Northmoor Road, Peoria
$25 on Fri.; $18 on Sat.
The 25th Annual Peoria Jaycees International Beer Festival will feature hundreds of quality craft micro brews and import beers. Friday tickets include a food voucher. For more information, visit peoriabeerfest.com.
APRIL 22
Tractor Club Spring Open House
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Princeville Heritage Museum, 325 N. Ostrom Ave.
Free
Features the Grand Opening of the Barn Display in Building 3. All buildings will be open for viewing, along with the Akron Townshouse School. There will be displays and demos and hot dogs will be served at noon. For more information,
call (309) 385-1916.
Springtime in Paris
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Five Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$35; $8 for students
Heartland Festival Orchestra presents Springtime in Paris. For more information, visit heartlandfestivalorchestra.org.
Spring Used Book Sale
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noble Center, 1125 W. Lake, Peoria
Sale continues on Sunday (noon-5 p.m.) with 50% off total purchase. For more information, call (309) 681-2681.
Earth Day Festival
Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights
Free
Peruse the numerous booths, locate local resources, and learn what you can do to make a difference. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.
Homemade Gifts for Mom
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Young people can come to the library to make a gift for the mom in their lives. Register by calling (309) 347-7111.
APRIL 23
Author Fair & Spring Open House
Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Her Majesty’s English Tea Room, 211 N. 2nd St., Dunlap
Free
Many authors will be there to discuss and sign their books. Thyme Began in the Garden will be serving treats. For more information, call (309) 243-8322.
Banjovi & Hawkins Perform at the Library
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway
Free
Music in the McKenzie will feature Banjovi and Hawkins. A portion of the CD sales will support The Friends of the Peoria Public Library. For more information, call (309) 497-2000.
Orpheus Club Spring Concert
Sunday, 3 p.m.
United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria
$5
Enjoy the annual performance of this venerable group. For more information, call (309) 692-5330.
Party for the Planet
Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road
Free with regular zoo admission
Explore the simple ways you can help make the planet a better place. Event includes animal encounters and games. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.
Signs of Spring Walk
Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights
Free
Explore the woods with a naturalist and experience the awakening of the plants and animals of the Illinois River Bluffs. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.
APRIL 24
25th Annual Clean Water Celebration
Monday, begins at 9 a.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Free
Prospecting for Water on the Moon keynote sessions will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Sun Foundation. For more information, visit peoriaciviccenter.org.
APRIL 25
Planning Meals with Ease
Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.
U of I Extension, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington
Free
As part of Money Smart Week, the Extension is offering a free program to help you stick to your food budget and health and wellness goals. Register by emailing jesmith6@illinois.edu.
APRIL 26
Unplugged in the Heights
Wednesday, 8-11 p.m.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, 4450 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
Free
Features local singer/songwriters, vocalists, acoustic soloists and small ensembles, brass soloists, woodwind and string soloists and small ensembles, and hand percussionists. For more information, visit pourbrostaproom.com.