Peoria County events calendar

Voting & Vodka: Prohibition & Women's Suffrage is a new exhibit running through May 20 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Riverfront Museum)

Voting & Vodka: Prohibition & Women’s Suffrage is a new exhibit running through May 20 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Riverfront Museum)

APRIL 14

 

Adult Maker Space Nights, Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, 6:30 p.m. It adults’ turn to invent, innovate, and build. The most fantastic creations win a prize. Snacks and cash bar available. $25 per person.Information: (309) 323-6900

 

 

APRIL 15

Unfinished Work Lincoln Exhibit, Illinois Gallery, Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 112 N. 6th St., Springfield. The new exhibit, which runs through May 15, takes its name from the Gettysburg Address, in which Lincoln described the “unfinished work” of bringing freedom to the nation. Information: (217) 558-8844.

 

Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Workshop, First Baptist Church, 411 W. Lake Ave. at North St., Peoria, 2 p.m. Peoria Area SeniorNet sponsors a workshop including Daryl Carlson of the Alzheimer’s Association in Peoria. Registration is not required. Information: (800) 872-4651 ext. 1510. Leave a message and a SeniorNet volunteer will return your call.

 

APRIL 15-16

Peoria Jaycee’s International Beerfest, Expo Gardens 1601 W. Northmoor Rd., Peoria, 6-10 p.m.

Check out some of the newest brews at the 22nd annual Peoria Jaycees International Beer Festival – the longest running beer festival in the country. Money raised will go to a number of different charities in the Peoria Area. Admission: $20 and includes a food vendor punch card. Beer tickets extra. Information: (309) 691-6332.

 

APRIL 15 – 17

 

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, ICC Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre, 1 College Drive, East Peoria, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. An evening of short plays that will keep you laughing. Admission $7, $5 students. Information: (309) 694-5136.

 

APRIL 16

 

Star Wars Day at the Library, Fondulac Library, 400 Richland St., East. Peoria, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Activities and programs for all ages will run throughout the day, including Jedi training, crafts, a Star Wars Science Station, games, Star Wars Bingo, and prize drawings. Special guests from the 501st Legion, the Rebel Legion, and the Mandalorian Morcs costume clubs will be available for photographs. Information: (309) 699-3917 or visit www.fondulaclibrary.org.

 

Spring Harmony Jamboree Spectacular, Washington Five-Points Theater, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington, 4-9:30 p.m. The show will feature the reigning district champion quartet and chorus champs as well as the youth chorus. Information, call (309) 444-8222.

 

18th Annual Spirit of Living, Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino 21 Blackjack Blvd East Peoria. An evening honoring and recognizing those who are an inspiration to our community and organization. Awards presented: Terry M. Machetti Leadership, Kirk P. Gwillim Educator of the Year, Barbara B. Walvoord Inspirational, Volunteer of the Year, and Dr. Theresa Falcon-Cullinan Spirit of Hope awards. Registration and information: www.hulthealthy.org or contact Kayla Thompson at (309) 692-6650.

 

Peoria Symphony Orchestra: American Classics, Peoria Civic Center Theater 201 SW Jefferson Ave Peoria, 8 p.m. Audience members will enjoy an evening of jazz inspired classics by composers Bernstein, Copland and Antheil. Teenage (16 year old) virtuoso pianist and composer, Tengku Irfan, makes his Peoria debut playing on each piece. Information: (309) 673-8900.

 

APRIL 17

 

Jazz Society Program, Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria, 6 p.m., admission $5 members; $7 non-members; students free. Dunlap High School Jazz Band under the direction of Jason Shea and the Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra, directed by Dr. John Cooper will perform. Information: (309) 692-5330.

 

Voting & Vodka: Prohibition & Women’s Suffrage, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, Peoria, 2 p.m., free. Dr. Andrew Civettini explores the relationship of two popular movements that altered the way voters make decisions. Information: (309) 686-7000.

 

Saxophone Quartet at Bradley, Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker, Peoria, 7:30 p.m., free. Four saxophonists perform classical music. Jacob Klein on tenor and Christian Sauder on baritone are from Metamora. Information: (309) 677-2595.

 

Peoria History Docent Tour, Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 SW Washington Street Peoria, free with regular general admission. Join a knowledgeable Museum docent on an exhibition tour of Peoria History: Shaped by Place and Time located in the Street gallery. Information: (309) 686.7000.

 

 

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