Tazewell County events
June 28, 2016
Several musical acts will be performing on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, over the Fourth of July weekend. (Photo courtesy Peoria Riverfront Events)
JUNE 24-JULY 2
Cornstock Theater presents ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’
7:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
$15 adults; $12 students
Based on the true-life events in the Gilbreth family, the comedy will please the whole family. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.
JUNE 29-JULY 2
Eastlight Theater presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Thurs-Sat, 7:30 p.m.
1401 E. Washington St., East Peoria
$19
Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ presented by the Eastlight Theater company. For more information, call (309) 699-7469.
Half-Price Book Sale at the Library
Thursday-Saturday, during regular library hours
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free admission
Large collection of gently used paperbacks for summer reading. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.
JUNE 30
What it Means to Be Human
Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe
The Smithsonian traveling exhibit about the origins of humans will be open during regular library hours until July 14. For more information, call (309) 497-2000.
Derel Montieth Trio Performs
Thursday, 7 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria
Free
Trio performs as part of the CEFCU Jazz Series. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.
‘Julie K’ Visits the Library
Thursday, 2 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Favorite children’s entertainer visits the library as part of the Read for the Win summer reading program. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.
JULY 1
Tom Petty Tribute Band Performs
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria
$7
‘Free Fallin’ will perform favorite Tom Petty renditions. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.
Sign and Sing Storytime at the Library
Friday, 10:15 a.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Join Abbey Cook of Communication Junction for a 30-minute interactive story time designed to engage children and encourage a love of books. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.
Opening Reception for Vin Luong
Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin
Free
Retrospective exhibit of Luong’s paintings at Speakeasy. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.
JULY 2
Brushville Performs at Peoria Riverfront
Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria
$10
Brushville performs as part of the Red, White and Boom celebration. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.
Showtime at the Library
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
The movie ‘Zootopia’ will be shown. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.
Movie at the Riverfront Museum: Alien
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 child; $5 member
See the 1979 movie on the giant screen. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
JULY 3
Fusion Night Light Outdoor Dance Party
Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria
$20
For more information, visit redwhiteandboom.us.
Volksfest
Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap
Free admission
German-American Society annual event with live entertainment, a Fine Arts and Craft Village, folk dancing, and children’s activities. A cruise-in for pre-1990 vehicles begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call (309) 444-4656.
JULY 5-13
Junior Golf Lessons
July 5-7; 11-13
Lick Creek Golf Course Driving Range, 2210 N. Parkways Drive, Pekin
Fees from $35 – $45 per golfer
Pekin Park District is offering junior golf lessons for youth aged 4-17. Players are assigned based on skill level. Classes taught by Tyler Myers. For more information, call (309) 346-0077.
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