Tazewell 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

How to Use the Roku Media Player

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor

Free

Learn how to use a Roku. Check one out from the library. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Open Storytime for Youngsters

Thursday, 2 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmore

Free

As part of National Library Week, the Main Library is having an open storytime for ages 3-6. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

APRIL 15

New Lincoln Exhibit Opens in Springfield

Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Illinois Gallery, Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 112 N. 6th St.

Free

A new exhibit titled “Unfinished Work” will be open from April 15 – May 15. The exhibit takes its name from the Gettysburg Address, in which Lincoln described the “unfinished work” of bringing freedom to the nation. For more information, call (217) 558-8844.

 

APRIL 15 – 17

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays

Fri. –  Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria

$7; $5 students

An evening of short plays that will keep you laughing. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

 

APRIL 16

Star Wars Day at the Library

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fondulac Library, 400 Richland St., E. Peoria

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. For more information, call (309) 699-3917 or visit www.fondulaclibrary.org.

 

Spring Harmony Jamboree Spectacular

Saturday, 4 – 9:30 p.m.

Washington Five-Points Theater, 360 N. Wilmor Road

The show will feature the reigning district champion quartet and chorus champs as well as the youth chorus. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

 

Superhero Run/Walk

Saturday, 9 a.m.

Begins at the Tremont Grade School, 200 S. James

$30; Tremont students $20; 1 mile run $5

Be a superhero for Tremont schools and participate in the 3rd Annual 5K Superhero Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run. All proceeds benefit Tremont schools. For more information, (309) 925-3461.

 

Sporting Clay Shoot and Dinner

Saturday, noon – 7:30 p.m.

$115 per person

Event includes a Clay Shoot at Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Club in rural Mackinaw and steak dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Morton. For reservations or information, call (309) 264-0929.

 

Silver Screen Saturday: ‘The Untouchables’

Saturday, 6 p.m.

Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$7.50 adult; $5.50 youth

Classic conflict between Al Capone and Eliot Ness. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Movie Event: ‘War Room’

Saturday, 6 p.m.

Sunnyland Christian Church, 2401 Washington Road

Free

For information, email sccwash@comcast.net.

 

APRIL 17

Jazz Society Program

Sunday, 6 p.m.

Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria

$5 members; $7 non-members; students free

The program begins with the Dunlap High School Jazz Band under the direction of Jason Shea. The Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra, directed by Dr. John Cooper, will perform at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call (309) 692-5330.

 

Voting & Vodka: Prohibition & Women’s Suffrage

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

The tactics of modern interest groups were developed in large part by the women’s suffrage and temperance movements. Dr. Andrew Civettini explores the relationship of two popular movements that altered the way voters make decisions. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Saxophone Quartet at Bradley

Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker, Peoria

Free

Four saxophonists perform classical music. Jacob Klein on tenor and Christian Sauder on baritone are from Metamora. For more information, call (309) 677-2595.

 

APRIL 18

Canvas & Cookies

Monday, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

Youth from 5 – 12 will paint without having to be able to draw. For more information or to register, email classes@speakeasyartcenter.com.

 

Book Chatters at the Library

Monday, 11 a.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor

Free

Come discuss what you’re currently reading; learn what others are reading, and explore the new books at the library. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

APRIL 19

Pediatric Education Series: Belly Aches

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing St.

Free

A representative from the UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics will discuss belly aches and the ‘scoop on poop.’ For more information, call (309) 367-4144.

 

 

 

 

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