Tazewell County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — March 21, 2017MARCH 23
Teen Pizza Taste Test
Thursday, 4-7 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Pizzas from several different local businesses will be ready for teen to taste and rate. The event will also feature Disney’s “Moana.” For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
3D Printing Workshop for Adults
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
The 2-part program guides you the process to a finished product. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
MARCH 24
Give a Pig a Party at the Library
Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Children’s Dept., Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free
Youth aged 4-11 can come to the library for a fun-filled time of crafts and activities based on the book by Laura Numeroff. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, ext. 1291.
MARCH 24-25
The Irish and How They Got That Way
Dinner buffet begins at 6:30 p.m.
Broadway Lounge, MAXAM Building, 316 SW Washington, Peoria
$40
Peoria Cabaret Theatre presents Frank McCourt’s comedy that tells in story and song how the Irish survived in America. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.
MARCH 24-26
Disney on Ice
Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 1 and 5 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
$20-$140
Disney On Ice will present Dare to Dream which features a medley of princess stories. For more information, call (309) 673-3200.
Jurassic Quest
Fri. 4 p.m.; Sad. 9 a.m-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
$20
The show features realistic, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Kids can interact, learn and even ride a few. For more information, visit www.jurassicquest.com/peoria.html
MARCH 25
Family Bingo Fun
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Family-friendly fun at the Main Library featuring terrific prizes for kids. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
Canvas & Donuts
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Mansion on Walnut, 420 Walnut St., Pekin
$22 per child
Children aged 5-10 can spatter paint their initial on a canvas at the Pekin Academy of Fine Arts. Pre-register by visiting www.pekinacademyoffinearts.com.
Central Illinois Antique Dealers’ Show & Sale
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington
$6
Sixty professional dealers from across the Midwest will bring their best antiques and collectibles. For more information, call (217) 469-2256.
New Farming Exhibit Opens at Museum
Saturday, 11 a.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free
The Museum’s permanent exhibit, Challenges, Choices & Change: Farming in the Great Corn Belt, will open to the public on Saturday. The new exhibit features artifacts, images, video, digital interactives, and other hands-on activities, connecting visitors to McLean County’s rich farming and agricultural history. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.
“Once” Presented at the Civic Center Theatre
Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.
201 SW Jefferson, Peoria
$37-$82
“Once” is a winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
MARCH 26
Prince and Princess Story Hour
Sunday, 2-3 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free
Youth aged 4-8 will enjoy a story hour, crafts and activities based on fairy tales. Costumes are welcome. For more information, call (123) 699-3917, ext. 1291.
Marchoberfest
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria
$12; youth 7-12 $6; under 6 free
Special buffet of German type means and assorted ethnic sides. For more information, call (309) 691-7484.
MARCH 27
GEMS Girls’ Science Club at the Library
Monday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free
Girls in grades 4-7 can come celebrate Women’s History Month. To register, call (309) 263-2200.
MARCH 28
Learn the Basics of Cartooning
Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free
Cori Harkness will teach cartooning to youths in grades 6-8. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, ext. 1291.
MARCH 29
Corn Stock Children’s Theatre Presents “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”
Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
Adults $9, children 12 and under $7
The play is based on a novel by Charles Dickens. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.
Peoria Zoo, 2320 N Prospect Road
$24 (includes zoo admission)
The hour-long tour takes you into areas the public doesn’t normally get to see. For more information, call (309) 681-3559.