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October

Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Civic Center Theater - Home Free and The Longest Johnswed01oct7:00 pm

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Home Free and The Longest Johns will perform its Into the Deep Tour in the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $63.05

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Home Free and The Longest Johns will perform its Into the Deep Tour in the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $63.05 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

Time

October 1, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Civic Center Theater

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Civic Center

The Peoria Civic Center is made up of Carver Arena, a 2,000 seat Theater, multiple Exhibit Halls plus a ballroom and meeting rooms.  Sports teams who call the Civic Center home include the  Bradley University Braves men's basketball team and the Peoria Rivermen Hockey team.  The Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Ballet also perform in the theater.   And the American Theatre Guild hosts Broadway touring companies through their series in the theatre.
The facility opened in 1982 and thousands of events have taken place here over the last 40 years.  The Exhibit Hall D was added in 2007, bringing the overall exhibit space totaling over 100,000 square feet.  The Great Hall, the box office and the Peoria Rivermen office was part of that remodel as well.

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Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Contemporary Art Center - Whisper and Shoutthu02oct8:00 pm

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available at the bar and attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the the Rhythm Kitchen. Featured Poet: TeiannaRe-AL Cooper.  Admission is $5 for members, $8 for the public and $3 for poets (please note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage. If you don’t plan to read, then don’t purchase a poet level ticket) and are available in advance at https://309tix.com

As an author, community advocate and facilitator, TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a recognized speaker of healing, truth and wisdom. She has had the honor of being guest speaker at several teen summits, women conferences, and community forums in the Kansas City metropolitan area and major cities alike. While TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a poetry slam mentor, poetry event host and writer’s workshop facilitator; she is most known as a performer blending a smooth sound and sultry voice to deliver a hardcore and real message through her poetry. 

TeiannaRe-AL is an affiliated poet with Kansas City’s 4HisWill, I AM AN ARTIST, Arsyn Spit Fire, East of Red ArtHouse, AtEase Sunday and REAL TALK with Mia Ramsey. As a performing artist she has hosted and performed for several events in various cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Oklahoma City, S. Louis, Tulsa, and many more. TeiannaRe-AL has recently made her home in the windy city of Chicago and is continuing her work in literary and performance art.

As an artist, she has self-published a number of works including two books “Little Girl Listen” and “Feeln’ Sum Type of Way.” In addition, she has two poetry LP’s “Naked Truth; Love, Sex, & Lies and “This Woman’s Work.” TeiannaRe-AL is a registered song writer with BMI earning writer’s credits on several songs with a diverse array of artists. TeiannaRe-AL has since worked tirelessly to become a New York Times bestselling author with several works in progress and notable publisher and songwriter. Teianna is the granddaughter of the legendary blues great, Albert King and plans to carry on his legacy. 

 

Time

October 2, 2025 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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Contemporary Art Center

The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month.  The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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Embassy Suites100 Conference Center Dr.

Ronald McDonald House Charities - Red Shoe Galafri03oct5:30 pm

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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois will host their Red Shoe Gala at the Embassy Suites (located at 100 Conference Center Dr. in East Peoria) from 5:30 –

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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois will host their Red Shoe Gala at the Embassy Suites (located at 100 Conference Center Dr. in East Peoria) from 5:30 – 10 pm.  Featuring Howl2GO Dueling Pianos with high-energy performances, crowd favorites, plus casino gaming including 3 Card Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps.  Tickets are $150 per person and are available online at https://rmhc-centralillinois.org

Time

October 3, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Embassy Suites

100 Conference Center Dr.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)

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Peoria Art Guild203 Harrison St.

First Friday Studio Tourfri03oct5:00 pm9:00 pm

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The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at multiple locations throughout the area from 5 – 9 pm.  Organizations who participate include the Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery

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The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at multiple locations throughout the area from 5 – 9 pm.  Organizations who participate include the Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery (within the First United Methodist Church), the Contemporary Art Center, the Peoria Public Library, Lit on Fire Books, Artful Journey, North Art Studios, Wheel Art Pottery Studios, Studios on Sheridan and Casa De Arte where you can visit the artist studios where many artists create, display and sell their work.  Admission is free.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriaartguild.org

 

Time

October 3, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Art Guild

203 Harrison St.

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Peoria Art Guild

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Arsenic and Old Lacefri03oct5:30 pm

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Arsenic and Old Lace will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Thursdays through Sundays opening on October 3 and running through November 2 (there

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Arsenic and Old Lace will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Thursdays through Sundays opening on October 3 and running through November 2 (there will be no performance on Halloween:  October 31) with seating beginning at 5:30 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Tickets for the show are $35.  Upon arrival at the Barn, place your food order ranging in price from $10 – $35.  A minimum food & beverage purchase of $10 per person required with payment due at intermission.  A full bar service is available. Reserve tickets by calling 309-965-2545 or visiting https://www.thebarniii.com

Time

October 3, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Barn III Dinner Theatre

Goodfield IL

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Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center

The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015 and subsequently devastating insurance battle, the Barn III Dinner Theatre was finally rebuilt and the company began performances in 2019 after performing at Five Points Washington's Performing Arts Center for several years. When the new facility opened, it allowed the Barn to finally serve alcohol after the town of Goodfield approved a liquor license after decades of being a dry facility.  The Barn III also now hosts private events like weddings, other performances such as recitals, and dance performances in addition to their traditional dinner theatre. With the COVID pandemic forcing changes to the way the Barn does business, they've recently switched over to a plated dinner for their dinner theatre shows after years of offering a buffet. In 2022, their season includes: Weekend Comedy February 4 -27 Live From the Barn, It's the 70s March 10 - April 10, May 5-8 Everybody Loves Opal July 7 - August 14 Run For Your Wife September 29 - October 30 Christmas Past, Present, & Future November 17 - December 31 There will be no shows on November 24, 25 , or December 24, 25 On Thursdays - Saturdays,  doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. On Sundays, doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch from 11:30-12:30 pm. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Tickets for dinner & the show are $48 You will select options from our menu for salad, entree, dessert and can enjoy unlimited appetizers.

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