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Time
may 3 (Monday) - 31 (Monday)
Location
Creative Soul
208 N. Second Street, Suite B
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Many children’s books have been dedicated to lost socks, Omni Calculator (dedicated to solving the world’s problems through math) invented the Lost Sock Calculator, and Creative Soul has created sock
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Many children’s books have been dedicated to lost socks, Omni Calculator (dedicated to solving the world’s problems through math) invented the Lost Sock Calculator, and Creative Soul has created sock puppet kits with instructions!
Cost
FREE
Creative Soul208 N. Second Street, Suite B
Time
may 8 (Saturday) - 31 (Monday)
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Peoria Ballet’s Spring Production is coming to you at home in May. Don’t miss out on this retelling of the classic fairytale – Cinderella – complete with the Fairy Godmother
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Peoria Ballet’s Spring Production is coming to you at home in May. Don’t miss out on this retelling of the classic fairytale – Cinderella – complete with the Fairy Godmother & her fairies, charming mice and garden animals, plus a beautiful dancing at the Ball featuring Cinderella & her charming Prince. . This family favorite is a must see for all ages!
Cost
$20
Organizer
Peoria Balletinfo@peoriaballet.com 809 W Detweiller Drive, Peoria
Time
may 11 (Tuesday) - 16 (Sunday)
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Mark your calendar now for the inaugural Peoria Area Restaurant Week coming up on May 10-16, 2021! Participating restaurants will offer
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More information to come, along with participating locations and menu options.
Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Casa de Arte
1227 SW Adams St
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Spend your Friday night with Emily and Cami as they play an acoustic set at Casa de Arte! We love Casa de Arte not only for their wonderful food but
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Spend your Friday night with Emily and Cami as they play an acoustic set at Casa de Arte! We love Casa de Arte not only for their wonderful food but also for their endless and generous support of local art.
Emily Antonacci (she/they), known musically as “emily,” is a queer singer-songwriter from Peoria, Illinois. Her sad-girl ukulele pop tends to include lines straight from her diary and melodies written on her bedroom floor. Her debut EP, “living room,” became available on April 23rd with arrangements by Cami Proctor and produced by Connor Billard.
Cami Proctor (they/she) is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter from Peoria, Illinois. They play guitar and sing vocals for The Blank Stairs, whose debut album, “Face Paint,” can be heard on all streaming services.
Cost
Free admission, tips appreciated
Organizer
Emily Antonacciemilyeantonacci@gmail.com
Casa de Arte1227 SW Adams St
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Broadway Lounge
316 SW Washington St
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The Broadway Lounge is thrilled to present on May 21 and 22, Rose Winebrenner with her brand new show designed exclusively for the Broadway Lounge
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Cost
10
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Broadway Lounge 316 SW Washington St, Peoria
Broadway Lounge316 SW Washington St1st Floor of the MAXAM Building
Time
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Location
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 SW Water St
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A Latin Dance Event 8:30pm – 12:00am The 1st and 3rd Fridays (after Five Spot) 8:30pm – 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm – 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero. Admission: $4.00 CAC Members, $7.00
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A Latin Dance Event 8:30pm – 12:00am
The 1st and 3rd Fridays (after Five Spot)
8:30pm – 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm – 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero.
Admission: $4.00 CAC Members, $7.00 nonmembers.
Cost
$4-7
Organizer
Contemporary Art Center of Peoriacac@peoriacac.org 305 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria305 SW Water St
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Peoria Heights Fine Arts Fair
Prospect Road between Glen and Seiberling Avenues
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Featuring approximately 60 juried artists selling original works in a wide range of media.
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Featuring approximately 60 juried artists selling original works in a wide range of media.
Cost
FREE
Organizer
Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative320-616-1640
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Five Points Washington
360 N Wilmor Rd
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Join us on May 28th for FREE entertainment by Tyler from The Unemployed Architects! Gates Open: 5:30 pm Bar Opens: 5:30
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Bar Opens: 5:30 pm
Food Trucks Serve: 5:30-8:30 pm
Performance: 6:00-9:00 pm
The Unemployed Architects started in the small town of Pontiac, IL. They all went to high school together playing in different groups and bands before deciding to try something different. Now based out of Bloomington IL, they started doing shows all over the Midwest. They have two different singer-songwriters that come from very different musical backgrounds and come together to really encompass a wide range of sounds. They have been making music for around 8 years now and have recently released their first full length album “Design to Shine” (2015).
Cost
FREE
Organizer
Live at Five Points309-444-8223 360 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL
Five Points Washington360 N Wilmor Rd
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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All are welcome to join us as we recharge and unplug for a night of rhythm in the forest with Peoria Drum Circle. Meet at Forest Park Nature Center in
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All are welcome to join us as we recharge and unplug for a night of rhythm in the forest with Peoria Drum Circle. Meet at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights, IL.
Hand drumming has been proven to reduce stress and boost the immune system!
Bring a chair, mask, your hand drum (or other acoustic rhythm maker) your willingness to experiment and create in-the-moment music.
We will be in the meadow to the right of the building. Restrooms available in the Nature center. Donations of $10 appreciated to keep this event sustainable.
Whatever spirit you bring, is what it becomes. ✨✨
Cost
Free
Organizer
Natasha Greene3096422569 Nsknsk8878@gmail.com
Forest Park Nature CenterNorth Forest Park Dr. Peoria Heights Il
Time
All Day (Saturday)
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Corn Stock Theatre is proud to present TALK RADIO, written by Eric Bogosian and directed by Chris Peterlin for one day only on Saturday, May
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Family Tickets are $22.00
Betty (Bernie) :: Tameka Mason
Stu Noonan :: Charlie Brown
Linda MacArthur :: Megan Pulley
Spike :: Megan Johnston
Barry Champlain :: Paul Gordon
Dan Woodruff :: Jeff Craig
Kim (Kent) :: Rachel Lard
Dr. Susan Fleming :: Amy Williams
Robert :: Jeramie Glass
Callers :: Tameka Mason, Sarah Wynn, Jeramie Glass, Patrick Bell, and Amy Rajsky
Written by Eric Bogosian
Created for the Stage by Eric Bogosian and Tad Savinar
Directed by Chris Peterlin
Produced by Joseph Papp
Originally Produced at the Portland Center for Visual Arts through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Cost
17-22
Organizer
Corn Stock Theatre309-676-2196 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Cyd's in the Park
5805 N Knoxville Ave
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Enjoy a night with Emily, Cami, and Abbey as they play all original music at Cyd’s in the Park! Cyd’s has been setting an incredible precedent for hosting COVID-safe live
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Enjoy a night with Emily, Cami, and Abbey as they play all original music at Cyd’s in the Park! Cyd’s has been setting an incredible precedent for hosting COVID-safe live music throughout the pandemic, and they are always wonderful hosts to us 🙂
Emily Antonacci (she/they), known musically as “emily,” is a queer singer-songwriter from Peoria, Illinois. Her sad-girl ukulele pop tends to include lines straight from her diary and melodies written on her bedroom floor. Her debut EP, “living room,” became available on April 23rd with arrangements by Cami Proctor and produced by Connor Billard.
Cami Proctor (they/she) is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter from Peoria, Illinois. They play guitar and sing vocals for The Blank Stairs, whose debut album, “Face Paint,” can be heard on all streaming services.
Abbey Haste (she/her) is a fantastic drummer from Princeville, IL. She has been in The Blank Stairs for four years and has recently started playing in emily’s live band.
Cost
Free admission, tips appreciated
Organizer
Emily Antonacciemilyeantonacci@gmail.com
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