Tazewell County events calendar
June 14, 2016
Downtown Morton will host an All American Girl Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. (Photo courtesy Morton Chamber of Commerce)
JUNE 16
Music on the Courthouse Lawn
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, 342 Court St., Pekin
Music by Willi Kuhn, the Spoon River Cowboy, sponsored by the Pekin Academy of Fine Arts will be accompanied by food and art vendors. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.
French Cooking at the Library
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library Community Room, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Chef Bill More will demonstrate and have samples of recipes from the book, ‘Around My French Table’ by Dorie Greenspan. This month’s menu is: Paris Mushroom Soup; Chunky Beets and Icy Red Onion Salad; Fresh Orange Pork Tenderloin Croquants; and Crispy French Egg White Cookies. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.
JUNE 16 – 18
Steamboat Festival
All day
Peoria RiverFront Park
Free until 6 p.m.; $5 from 6-11 p.m.
Includes a carnival, vendor food, bags tournament, and live bands. The Steamboat Classic Race starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit peoriaevents.com.
JUNE 17
On-the-Spot Admissions Event at Methodist College
Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Methodist College campus, 5801 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria
Free
During the 3-hour event applicants can apply for the fall 2016 semester. To sign up for a 15-minute appointment, visit www.methodistcol.edu/events or call (309) 672-5513.
Laser Light Nights
Friday, 6 & 7 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$5 for one show; $8 for both
Six o’clock show will feature classic rock music; 7 p.m. show uses Metallica as the backdrop for a laser light show. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
JUNE 18
Morton All American Girl Day
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Downtown
Free
Shopping, activities and lunch for girls, their dolls and their adult friends. Maps available at participating shops. For more information, call (309) 266-5361.
Sewing Guild Show and Tell Luncheon
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tony Roma’s, 1607 Jumer Drive, Bloomington
$15
The premier sewing event of the year for the Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is the June Luncheon. The registration fee for the event is $5 and lunch will cost about $10. For more information, visit www.peoriaasg.org.
Figures of Strength Docents Tour
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Folk Art Gallery, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
Free with general admission
Museum docent will lead a tour of the exhibit of artworks by Nita Sunderland. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 child; $5 member
Movie rated G shown on the big screen. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
Space Age Ice Cream
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Studio 3, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$10 members; $12 public
Mix up your own edible ice cream using liquid nitrogen, a substance that is -300º F and learn about how astronauts eat in space. Aimed at an audience aged 7-16. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
Adult Coloring Club
Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor
Free
Chat, relax and be artistic without pressure. Coloring sheets and crayons are provided or you can bring your own. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
Learn to Do Your Daughter’s Hair
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Learn to fix your daughter’s hair without tears. Included will be braids and pony tails. There will also be related crafts and a photo booth. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, ext. 3.
Crafterday for Children
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Make it and take it craft with a Father’s Day theme. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.
Trading Card Day at the Library
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Ages 10 and up are invited to bring their decks and friends for a chance to show off what they’ve got. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.
JUNE 18 – SEPTEMBER 11
Be the Astronaut Exhibition
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$16 adults; $15 seniors; $14 youth
Be the Astronaut is a world-class exhibit experience that teaches STEM based content via a fusion of physical exhibit and state-of-the-art video game technology. For more information or to see the video, visit peoriariverfrontmuseum.org.
JUNE 20
Fondulac Adult Book Club
Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free
The group will discuss “Darlene’s Silver Streak and the Brandford Model T Girls”, a book by John Butte. New members always welcome. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
JUNE 21-24
Summer Art Camp at Speakeasy
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – noon
Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St.
$15 per class; $50 for all four
Miss Erica Ziegenbein will teach art classes for youth. For more information, email classes@SpeakeasyArtCenter.com
JUNE 22
Brown-Bag-It Lunchtime Fun at the Library
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor
Free
Bring your kids and lunches to the Main Library for a story and activity with Andy the Armadillo! Drinks are provided. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
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