Arts Calendar for 2008-'09
2008-’09 Arts Calendar
Museums, exhibits and culture
Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body
Based on the children’s best selling book Grossology by Sylvia Branzei, Grossology the exhibition explores all the slimy, mushy, oozy, scaly and stinky gross (yet scientific) things that occur everyday in the human body.
Dates: 05/07/2008 to 09/07/2008
Location: , 1125 W. Lake Ave. Peoria.
Hours: 10-5 Tues-Sat, till 8 Wed, noon-5 Sunday
Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 ages 3
309-686-7000
www.lakeview-museum.org
Our world as She sees it -Artist CynThia J. Gysin
The fine art photography featuring floral portraits and landscape vignettes from the heartland by artist CynThia J. Gysin is on display in the Arbor Gallery at Kickapoo Creek Winery through the end of August. Open for lunch on Sat. and Sun.
Dates: To 08/31/2008
Location: Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6605 N. Smith Road.
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm; Sunday 12-6pm
Admission: Free
309-495-9463
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com
Mentor Apprentice Program Exhibit
Fifteen selected local High School student’s exhibit work they created in the Art Guild’s Studio School during the intensive summer program. Many students have received college scholarships after completing this program.
Dates: 08/15/2008 to 09/06/2008
Location: The Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5pm
Admission: $2 donation
309-637-2787
www.peoriaartguild.org
1st Washington Fine Art
Plans are still underway for this event.
Dates: 08/16/2008 to 08/17/2008
Location: Downtown Washington.
Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5
Ghost Dance 08
Come and join in this Native American ceremony and also enjoy workshops, food, history, drumming, music, and dancing. Advanced tickets recommended.
Dates: 09/14/2008 to 09/14/2008
Location: Camp Wokanda, Chillicothe.
Hours: 12-6pm
Admission: $25
309-676-7221
www.templeofthephoenix.org/ghostdance08
The Peoria Art Guild 46th Annual Fine Art Fair
This event brings the works of over 150 national artists to the Peoria Riverfront. Meet and talk with the artists, sample fine cuisine, listen to great local music artists. Let the kids enjoy the Kids Art Fair!
Dates: 09/27/2008 to 09/28/2008
Location: Peoria River Front.
Hours: 10am-5pm
Admission: $5 weekend admission
(309)637-2787
www.peoriaartguild.org
Pioneer Days
Experience first hand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th Century. Activities may include hand dipping candles, blacksmiths, woodworking and heirloom vegetable gardening.
Dates: 8/31, 9/28 and 10/19 2008
Location: Sommer Park, Edwards
Admission: $2/person
(309) 691-8423
Autoharp Workshop
Bryan Bowers will teach you how to play the autoharp.
Dates: 9/7/2008
Location: Forest Park Nature Center, Peoria Heights
Admission: $15/person
Hours: 2-4 p.m.
Chinquapin 2008 at Camp Wokanda
Chinquapin Folk Music Concert
Dates: 9/25/2008
Location: Camp Wokanda
Admission: $5/adults; $3 children 12 and under; maximum family fee $15
Hours: 7-10 p.m.
Children’s Festival
Dates: 9/25-26/2008
Location : Camp Wokanda
Admission: $3 per student
Call Forest Park Nature Center at 686-3360 to reserve your school’s spot
Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Ghost Story Concert
Dates: Sept. 26
Location: Camp Wokanda
Admission: $5/adults; $3 children 12/under & seniors; maximum family fee $15.
Hours: 8-10 p.m.
Pet Portraits
An invitational show of artists who specialize in painting pet portraits. This show will explore how the relationship between humans and their animals have been artistically expressed over time.
Dates: 10/10/2008 to 11/15/2008
Location: Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison St..
Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-5pm
Admission: $2
309-637-2787
www.peoriaartguild.org
Concerts
Summer Concerts on Court
Music fills the air in historic downtown Pekin. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the live entertainment. Family event, although alcohol will be sold.
Dates: To 08/16/2008
Location: Court Street, Pekin.
Hours: Saturdays 6-10pm
Admission: Free
309-353-3100
The Boat Drunks
Join us for a cool drink and your favorite Jimmy Buffett tropical rock tunes.
Dates: 08/15/2008
Location: CEFCU Center Stage - Peoria Riverfront.
Hours: Gates open at 7:30pm
Admission: $7
309-689-3019
www.peoriaparks.org
Rhythm in the Rainforest
Back by popular demand is Preston Jackson & Friends performing some cool jazz while you munch on delicious hors d’oeuvres in the redesigned Rose Garden. Must be over 21! Reserve your tickets early! $25 at the gate!
Dates: 08/16/2008
Location: Luthy Botanical Gardens, 2218 N. Prospect Rd..
Hours: 6:30 - 9pm
Admission: $15/members; $20 non-members
309-686-3362
www.peoriaparks.org
Coco Loco
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks out to the vineyard for a concert. No outside beverages please. If the weather is questionable, please call ahead.
Dates: 08/16/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30pm
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Peoria Municipal Band Concert
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music. Final concert of the season with “Till We Meet Again” as the theme. David Blasco is the vocalist and Dawn Clark solos on horn. Mayor Ardis is the guest emcee.
Dates: 08/17/2008
Location: Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre.
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: Free
309-681-2836
www.peoriaparks.org
HINDER in Concert
Special guest Theory of a Deadman
Dates: 08/19/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $29.50, $32.50, $39.50 - 7/19/08
309-676-8700
www.ticketmaster.com
ICMA Summer Showcase
The Showcase will feature performers and musicians from the Illinois Country Music Association. Purchase tickets on-line!
Dates: 08/23/2008
Location: Caterpillar Performing Arts Center, Five Points Washington.
Hours: 7pm
Admission: $12; groups of 10 $10
309-444-8222
http://fivepointswashington.org
Jammasammich
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks for a concert at the vineyard. No outside beverages please. Call ahead if the weather looks questionable.
Dates: 08/23/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30pm
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Hip Pocket
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks out to the vineyard for a concert. No outside beverages please. If the weather is questionable, call ahead.
Dates: 08/30/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30pm
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Aaron Shust
Christian singer and songwriter, Aaron Shust, will perform in this free outdoor concert.
Dates: 08/31/2008
Location: Northminister Presbyterian Church, 10720 N. Knoxville Ave..
Hours: 7pm
Admission: FREE
www.wcicfm.org
American English
Transport yourself back to the 1960s, as American English recreates the visual experience and the music of the Beatles. Stage props, vintage instruments from every era of the Beatles career. Bring your blanket or lawn chair.
Dates: 09/05/2008
Location: Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences, 1125 W. Lake Ave..
Hours: 7pm
Admission: Free
309-686-7000
www.lakeview-museum.org
Sister Groove
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks to the vineyard for a concert. No outside beverages, please. If the weather is questionable, call ahead.
Dates: 09/06/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30pm
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Rachel’s Hippo
For the final night of the Riverfront’s Concert Series, we welcome the band Rachel’s Hippo.
Dates: 09/12/2008
Location: CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing, Peoria Riverfront.
Hours: 8 pm - 11 pm
Admission: $7
309-689-3019
www.rachelshippo.com
Axis
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks to the vineyard for a concert. No outside beverages, please. If the weather is questionable, call ahead.
Dates: 09/13/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30pm
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Ron White
For Mature Audiences! Comic Ron White will perform his most recent stand-up comedy act. TWO SHOWS!!
Dates: 09/18/2008 to 09/19/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $39.75
309-676-8700
www.tatersalad.com or www.ticketmaster.com
Rascal Flatts, Bob That Head Tour
Special guest Taylor Swift
Dates: 09/19/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 8pm
Admission: $63.50, $48.25
309-676-8700
www.ticketmaster.com
Loose Shoes
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks to the vineyard for a concert. No outside beverages, please. If the weather is questionable, call ahead.
Dates: 09/20/2008 to 09/20/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30pm
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Bygones
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and snacks to the vineyard to enjoy a concert. No outside beverages, please. If the weather is questionable, call ahead.
Dates: 09/27/2008
Location: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Route 9.
Hours: 7-10:30p
Admission: $5 per person
309-359-WINE
www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Bill Staines
Staines is a folksinger who has traveled the country entertaining
Dates: 9/28/2008
Location: Forest Park Nature Center, Peoria Heights
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: $7/adults; $6/child 12 and under
Gospel Jubilee
Celebration of music with a message. Two hours of awesome gospel music!
Dates: 10/21/2008
Location: Riverside Church, 207 NE Monroe.
Hours: 6-8pm
Admission: TBA
309-681-0696
www.peoriaevents.com
Larry the Cable Guy Live
The Eat, Drink & Be Larry Tour 2008. Tickets on sale June 20th!
Dates: 10/24/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 8pm
Admission: $43.25
309-676-8700
www.ticketmaster.com or larrythecableguy.com
The Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour
The Bob & Tom Show is heard coast-to-coast on over 150 stations. Many of the best comedians appear weekly on the show. The Tour was created to bring a rotating ensemble of these great comedians to single stages across America.
Dates: 12/06/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $31.50, on sale 7/18/08
309-676-8700
www.ticketmaster.com
Theater
Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2
Back to School Night
Dates: 8/22/2008
Location: Franciscan Recreation Complex
Hours: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $2
681-2861
Smoke on the Mountain
This irresistible folksy musical totally captivates critics and had Barn audiences clapping, singing, laughing and cheering for over four years during its original run! Gospel songs and hilarious stories provide a richly entertaining evening.
Dates: To 09/07/2008
Location: Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield, IL.
Hours: Doors open: Thurs-Sat 6pm, Sun 12pm
Admission: $30-$34
309-965-2545
www.barn2.com
Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2
Eastlight Theatre’s Youthlight program takes the stage with the Disney Channel’s smash hit musical. Troy, Gavriella and the gang spend the summer together - and make a great family musical.
Dates: 09/05/2008 to 09/13/2008
Location: Byron Moore Auditorium, 1401 E Washington Street.
Hours: TBA
Admission: $16 adult/$8 youth
309.699.7469
www.eastlighttheatre.com
The Odd Couple
Neil Simon’s beloved comedy classic interpreted by two of the Barn’s favorite comedians, Bob Lane, Jr and Pat Gaik.
Dates: 09/11/2008 to 11/02/2008
Location: Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield, IL.
Hours: Doors open: Thurs-Sat 6pm; Sun 12pm
Admission: $30-$34
309-965-2545
www.barn2.com
The Pirates of Penzance
The well-known musical by Gilbert and Sullivan will be presented by Bradley University Theatre.
Dates: 09/25/2008 to 10/05/2008
Location: Bradley University Meyer-Jacobs Theatre.
Hours: 8pm; Sunday matinee at 2pm
Admission: $17; $14 faculty, staff, seniors
309-677-2650
Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage
YouTheater Series. Wolfgang Amadeus takes his young son, Karl, to a performance of the “Magic Flute”. This father-son event gives Karl a chance to understand his father’s extraordinary life. For students K-6.
Dates: 10/09/2008 to 10/09/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 10am and 12:15pm
Admission: $8
309-680-3551
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Mamma Mia
This smash hit musical is based on the music of ABBA. This is the ultimate feel good show! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back.
Dates: 10/14/2008 to 10/19/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: Oct 14-16, 19@7:30pm; 17-18@8pm; 18-19@2pm
Admission: $35 - $75
309-676-8700
www.ticketmaster.com
Amber Brown is Not a Crayon
This story of a feisty young girl who refuses to let her problems get the best of her will touch and entertain audiences. You’ll laugh and cry with Amber as she learns some valuable lessons about the patience and friendship. For grades 1-4.
Dates: 10/21/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 10am and 12:15pm
Admission: $6
309-676-8700
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
YouTheatre Series. The classic story will take the stage to thrill and chill the audience. The performance is designed for students in grades K-5.
Dates: 11/05/2008
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 10am and 12:15pm
Admission: $6
309-676-8700
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Perfect Wedding
This sure fire hit takes place hours before a wedding. The bridegroom awakens after the bachelor party to a mysterious girl in his bed and his fiance at the door. Bob Lane, Jr and Mary Simon star.
Dates: 11/06/2008 to 12/31/2008
Location: Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield, IL.
Hours: Doors open: Thurs-Sat 6pm; Sun 12pm
Admission: $30-$34
309-965-2545
www.barn2.com
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
East Peoria’s Festival of Lights tradition, this show by Andrew Lloyd Webber, tells the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers using many musical styles.
Dates: 12/05/2008 to 12/14/2008
Location: Eastlight Theatre, 1401 E. Washington St..
Hours: 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 & 13 - 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm
Admission: $16 Adults; $6 Children
(309) 699-SHOW(7463)
www.eastlighttheatre.com
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
YouTheatre Series. This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Performance is designed for grades 3-8.
Dates: 02/05/2009 to 02/05/2009
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 10am and 12:15pm
Admission: $6
309-676-8700
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Rainbow Fish
YouTheatre Series. Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful creature in the ocean but she doesn’t want to share her gifts. A delightful and touching musical designed for grades K-2.
Dates: 02/12/2009 to 02/12/2009
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Theater, 201 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 10am and 12:15pm
Admission: $6
309-676-8700
www.peoriaciviccenter.com