Woodford County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Riverdance Comes to Peoria at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St., on April 4. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Civic Center)

MARCH 31

 

CWTC Presents Spring Art Show

Friday, 6-8 p.m.

Mt. Hawley Country Club, 7724 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria

$30

The Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc. presents the “Inspiring Art Abilities Art Show,” which features the paintings and pottery of the center’s participants. Admission fee includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and live music. For more information, call (309) 686-3300.

 

Hands All Around Quilt Guild Show

Friday, all day

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington

$5

The theme for this year’s show is, “Look What We’ve Learned.” For more information, call (309) 827-2308.

 

APRIL 1

 

April Cardmaking at the Library

Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

$5 for materials

Make cards for spring. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

 

Microsculpture Exhibit

Opens Saturday

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with admission to the museum

Levon Biss’s large format photographs allow guests to see insects in amazing detail. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Super Saturday at the Museum: Minerals

Saturday, 1:30-2:30

Lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with regular paid museum admission

Join knowledgeable museum staff and volunteers exploring the science of minerals. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Trivia Game Night at the Winery

Saturday, 6-9 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt.  9

$5 per person to play

Players match their wits in a strictly for fun game of trivia. Teams can be a maximum of four players. For more information, call (309) 645-5054.

 

St. Jude Run’s Karaoke Night at McMahon’s

Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight

McMahon’s Pines & Plates, 80 Sunnyland Plaza, Washington

Free

The entire day’s proceeds will be donated to St. Jude. For more information, email katie@themcmahongroup.net.

 

APRIL 2

 

Ensemble Concert at ICC

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Life Together Center, 3625 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria

$10; students $5

The Spring Concert features Youth Symphony student musicians in the Honors String Quartet. In addition, a Bass Master Class will be taught by Brandon Mooberry. For more information, call (309) 370-6424.

 

Opening Day for Peoria Professional Baseball

Sunday, 5:30 p.m.

Dozer Stadium, 730 SW Jefferson

$15

Cardinals vs. Cubs 2017 Peoria Chiefs Opening Day Party will include an all-you-can-eat buffet. For more information, call (309) 680-4008.

 

APRIL 3

 

Plant Clinic at the Library

Monday, 4:30-6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

University of Illinois Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions, landscape problems or to identify plant and insect samples. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

APRIL 4

                   

Riverdance Comes to Peoria

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.

$40-$84

The 20th Anniversary World Tour of Riverdance will be at the Peoria Civic Center. For tickets visit www1.ticketmaster.com.

 

Educator Open House & Teacher Tuesday

Tuesday, 4:30-7 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free for educators with school ID or affiliation

Teachers engage in discussions and demonstrations, learn about new and innovative programs taking place in the Peoria area. Advanced registration required by calling (309) 686-7000.