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Friday, June 1, 2012

• Contemporary Art Center - Salsa at CAC

  8:30PM - 12:30AM
  Salsa at CAC, lesson and open dance, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Admission: $3/members; $6/nonmembers.

• Auditions for Eastlight Theatre, Youthlight Production of "Aida"

  7:00PM - 9:00PM
  "Aida," audition, Eastlight Theatre, Youthlight production, 7 p.m. June 1; and noon June 2, Fondulac Park District Administration Building, 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria. Auditions for ages 14-20. Bring 32 bars of music and dress for dance auditions. For questions, email dnrhunt@aol.com.

• Contemporary Art Center - Live at the Five Spot - Robin Crowe Band

  5:30PM - 7:30PM
  Friday, Jun 1 Live at the Five Spot: Robin Crowe Band ( country, blues ) 5:30 – 7:30. Members: $7.00, Nonmembers $10.00

• Corn Stock Theatre - "Hello Dolly!"

  7:30PM - 9:30PM
  Corn Stock Theatre – "Hello Dolly!" 7:30p June 1 – 9. Tickets: $18; $12/youth. Corn Stock Tent, 1700 N Park Rd, in Upper Bradley Park. 309-676-2196.

• Kickapoo Creek Winery - "The Art of Wedding Photography"

  11:00AM - 6:00PM
  'The Art of Wedding Photography,' work of local wedding photographers, ongoing, Arbor Gallery, Kickapoo Creek Winery, Edwards. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

• McClure Branch Library - Foodie Fridays: "Ratatouille"

  2:30PM - 4:30PM
  Friday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Foodie Fridays – McClure Branch – 2:30-4:30 p.m. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “Reading is So Delicious.” Get into the summer reading mood by reading a food-related movie! June 1 – Ratatouille, June 8 – Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, June 15 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, June 22 – James and the Giant Peach, June 29 – Chicken Run. All ages welcome. 497-2700 FREE

• Contemporary Art Center - Studio Tours

  5:00PM - 9:00PM
  First Fridays Studio Tour: April 6. Artists all over the riverfront / warehouse district will open their studios to the public from 5-9:00pm. On the 3rd floor of the Contemporary Art Center, visit the studios of Janet Keturi, Elizabeth Davis, Jack Ryan, Gloria Byler and William Butler. While here pick up a map to locate the other riverfront studios. This event occurs the 1st Friday of each month.While here pick up a map to locate the other riverfront studios. This event occurs the 1st Friday of each month.

• Wheels O'Time Museum

  12:00PM - 5:00PM
   Wheels O' Time Museum, May – Oct. Hours: 12:00-5:00 pm Wed-Sun; 1710 W. Woodside Drive, Dunlap, IL (N. Knoxville and W. Woodside Drive).Displays of unique autos, fire engines, Caterpillar tractors, airplanes, model trains, toys, fashion, clocks, radios and more, hands on for all ages. 309-243-9020 or www.wheelsotime.org

• Contemporary Art Center - "Corn Maidens and Wind Dancers" Herb Eaton Exhibition

  11:00AM - 8:30PM
  "Corn Maidens and Wind Dancers," by Herb Eaton, May 5-June 22, Gallery 3R, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. Reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 5.

• Contemporary Art Center - "Unbottled - Intimate Portraits of Water" Doug and Eileen Leunig Exhibitio

  11:00AM - 8:30PM
  "Unbottled - Intimate Portraits of Water," by Doug and Eileen Leunig, May 5-June 29, Preston Jackson Gallery, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. Reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 5.

• Arc Light 2012 Summer Theater - Short Play Festival: Improv Comedy Troupe, "Just in Time" and "The A

  7:30PM - 10:00PM
  Short Play Festival on Friday, June 1st at 7:30pm. Illini Bluffs High School in Glasford. 309-455-4095 or www.arclightpro.com. The evening will kick off with Arc Light’s rebranded Improv comedy troupe before presenting two one-act plays after a dessert intermission: “Just in Time,” directed by Joe Roderick and written by Joe Roderick, Ben Banach, and Clark Strohecker, tells the story of a time traveler who finds himself stuck in the 1800s while trying to get himself back to modern times. “The Actor’s Nightmare” by Christopher Durang and directed by Tara Williams features a confused lead actor who is told he must immediately take over the lead role in a show that no one can seem to identify – from one missed cue to another flubbed line, the actors must try to pull together a performance in this comedic adventure.

• Picture this Gallery - Susan Carnahan: Cranes of Asia and North America FIne Art Photography

  10:00AM - 5:00PM
  Susan Carnahan: Cranes of Asia and North America FIne Art Photography Exhibition. May 1-Jun 15. 10ap5p Mon-Fri; 10a-4p Sat. Artist Reception: Friday, May 11, 6-9p. Picture This Gallery, 4607 N. Prospect, Peoria Heights. 309-681-1865.

• Pearce Gallery, Dunlap - Scott Cavanah Photo Exhibit: "Rural Ramblings"

  10:00AM - 5:00PM
  Pearce Gallery – Scott Cavanah Photo Exhibit “Rural Ramblings” Exhibit runs through August 12. Pearce Gallery, 202 N. 2nd St., Dunlap. Hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm or call 309-265-6094 for an appointment. Admission: Free.

• First Friday Art Gallery Tour - Studio 825: Ambient

  6:00PM - 8:00PM
  The Jazz band Ambient will be playing on the First Friday Art Gallery Tour on Friday, June 1, from 6pm to 8 pm at Studio 825, located at 825 S.W. Adams. This is a free event. Complimentary food and beverages.

• Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre - "Nunsense A-Men!"

  6:00PM - 10:00PM
  "Nunsense A-Men!," May 24-July 1, Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; doors open at noon, show 1:30 p.m. for Sunday brunch. Tickets: $34-$38. Call 965-2545 or visit barn2.com.

• North Branch Library - Fun Time Storytime

  10:00AM - 1:30AM
  Friday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Fun Time Storytime – North Branch – 10:15-10:45 a.m. & 1:00-1:30 p.m. Ages 3-6. 497-2100 FREE

• Backspace - "That's Love, Baby"

  5:00PM - 9:00PM
  “Thatʼs Love, Baby” an exhibition of sculptural and installation-based works by artist Allison Lacher. The exhibition runs from June 1 through June 23, 2012. An opening reception will take place on Friday, June 1 from 5-9PM. Backspace, 606 West Main Street (rear), Peoria, by appointment only. wearebackspace@gmail.com or visit http://wearebackspace.wordpress.com/

• Colony House, Delavan - "Trifles," "The Monkey's Paw" and "Centennial Banquet"

  7:00PM - 9:00PM
  "Trifles," "The Monkey's Paw" and "Centennial Banquet," presented at Colony House, 504 Linden, Delavan at 7 p.m. Performances: 7 p.m. June 1, 2, 8, 9 and 4 p.m. June 3 and 10. Tickets: $15. Call 264-8644.

• Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg Choral Dynamics: "From Alligators to Zebras"

  7:30PM - 9:30PM
  "From Alligators to Zebras" Spring Show, Galesburg Choral Dynamics. 7:30 p.m. June 1-2; also 2 p.m. June 3. Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets: $15/adults; $7.50/youth 13-18; free/12 and younger.

• Central Illinois Artists Organization - First Fridays Studio Tour

  5:00PM - 9:00PM
  Central Illinois Artists Organization First Fridays Studio Tour. Features painting printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, glass woodworking and more. 5-9 p.m. Several central bluff and Downtown locations. Free. For maps, visit www.ciaopeoria.com. Call 674-6822.