Peoria County events
June 28, 2016JUNE 24-JULY 2
Cornstock Theater presents ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria, 7:30 p.m., Tickets: $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’, 1401 E. Washington St., East Peoria, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $19. Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ presented by the Eastlight Theater company. Information, call (309) 699-7469.
JUNE 30
What it Means to Be Human, Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe, Peoria, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The Smithsonian traveling exhibit about the origins of humans will be open during regular library hours until July 14. Information, call (309) 497-2000.
Derel Montieth Trio Performs, CEFCU Center State at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, 7 p.m., free. Trio performs as part of the CEFCU Jazz Series. Information, call (309) 689-3019.
The Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Filger District Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk, 5:30 p.m., free. Join the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for a free educational program. The program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease stages, treatment, and much more. To register, call the library at (309) 432-2929.
JULY 1
First Friday, 5-9 p.m. On the First Friday of every month take an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Information: http://peoriafirstfriday.com/first-fridays/
Tom Petty Tribute Band Performs, CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, 7:30 p.m., $7. ‘Free Fallin’ will perform favorite Tom Petty renditions. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.
JULY 2
Movie at the Riverfront Museum: Alien, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, Peoria, 6:30 p.m., Admission: $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.
Brushville Peforms at Peoria Riverfront, CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, 8:30 p.m., Admission: $10. Brushville performs as part of the Red, White and Boom celebration. Information, call (309) 689-3019
JULY 3
Fusion Night Light Outdoor Dance Party, CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, 7:30 p.m., $20. For more information, visit redwhiteandboom.us.
Volksfest, Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap, noon-8 p .m., free. German-American Society annual event with live entertainment, a Fine Arts and Craft Village, folk dancing, children’s activities, and a cruise-in for pre-1990 vehicles that begins at 7 p.m. Information, call (309) 444-4656.
Car Cruise In and Classic Rock with the Bygones, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery 33633 State Route 9 Mackinaw, noon-9 p.m. , $5 cover charge, children under 12 free.. Join us at the vineyard for some Amazing Automobiles, Classic “Nostalgia” rock, wine tasting and just a good time in the country this holiday weekend. Information: (309) 359-9463 pro email: mackinawwinery03@gmail.com
JULY 6
Relax Under the Stars, Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 SW Washington St. Peoria, noon-1 p.m. Stressed at work? Need a break from your hectic day? Come to Dome Planetarium and calm down. Enjoy a short star talk, then let your tension float away under starry skies with soothing background music. First Wednesday of every month at noon. Information: (309) 686-7000.
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