Peoria County events calendar
May 24, 2016MAY 27
Laser Light Nights at the Planetarium, Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, 6 and 7 p.m., $5 for one show; $8 for both. Sit back and enjoy the laser light show while listening to the Beatles and U2. Information: (309) 686-7000.
MAY 28
RiverFront Market, 200 block of SW Water St., 8 a.m.-noon. The market takes place on the Peoria riverfront every Saturday across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum and features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week. Information: visitdowntownpeoria.com/peoria-riverfront-market
Art-spiration: Cherry Blossoms, Lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, 1:30-2:30 p.m., free with paid museum admission. Family-friendly art workshop that encourages teamwork, investigation and imagination. Information: (309) 686-7000.
D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D Movie, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m., $7.50 adult; $6.50 senior; $5.50 child; $5 member. Special showing of the 3D movie. Also shown on Sunday and Monday. Information: (309) 686-7000.
Peoria Area Accordion Club Performance, Meeting Room 2, East Peoria Civic Complex, 400 Richland, Levee District, 11 a.m.-noon, free. The group will perform music from around the world. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, Ext. 2172.
MAY 28-29
Fort Creve Coeur Spring Rendezvous, Fort Creve Coeur, 301 Lawnridge Drive, Creve Coeur, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Small admission fee. Period re-enactors will portray the lifestyle of the Fur Trade Period. There will also be food vendors, a bake sale, and live music. All proceeds will be used for the maintenance of the Fort. Information: (309) 694-3193.
Music, Wine and Craft Beer Festival, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt. 9, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, $10, age 21 and older; $5 ages 13-20; under 12 free. In addition to the tastings, the music will include “Stevil Dan Band,” “Greg Williams,” “Sally Weisenberg Duo,” and “ALEX and the XO’s”. Information: mackinawvalleyvineyard.com or call (309) 359-9563.
MAY 29
James Taylor at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria, $68 and $88, 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, call (800) 745-30000.
Encore 2016, Hartman Center Theater, Bradley University, 2 p.m., $15. Morton Civic Chorus will perform to support the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund. Information: visit mortoncivicchorus.org.
MAY 30
Memorial Day Ceremony, Marshall Plaza (under the Gateway Building located at the foot of Main Street in Peoria), 10:30 a.m.. A tribute to all of the men and women who have fought for America’s freedom. Admission is free. Information: visit www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents
JUNE 1
Relax Under the Stars, Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St., Peoria, free. noon-1 p.m. Lunchtime showing of starry skies with soothing background music. Information: call (309) 686-7000.
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