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April

Peoria Area World Affairs Council - Defending Life & Landthu16apr5:30 pm

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host Defending Life & Land: Indigenous Rights, the Amazon, and Environmental Justice at Westlake Hall Room 116 at Bradley University (located at N. Glenwood Avenue

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host Defending Life & Land: Indigenous Rights, the Amazon, and Environmental Justice at Westlake Hall Room 116 at Bradley University (located at N. Glenwood Avenue and Tobias Lane in Peoria) beginning with dinner at 5:30 pm.  Speaker Carlos Salinas will examine how Indigenous leadership, human rights law, and global accountability intersect, and what international environmental justice looks like in practice today.  Tickets range from free for students to $45 for the general public including reception, film and discussion and are available at https://peoria-area-world-affairs-council.square.site
Carlos Salinas is the former Acting Director of Government Relations at Amnesty International USA and a longtime partner of the Kofan (A’i) Indigenous people of the Colombian Amazon. This event explores how Indigenous communities defend their land, culture, and autonomy in the face of environmental destruction and political pressure.

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April 16, 2026 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Bradley University Student Center Ballroom

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council

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Corn Stock Theatre CenterUpper Bradley Park in Peoria

Corn Stock for Kids - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobethu16apr7:30 pm

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Corn Stock for Kids will present The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30

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Corn Stock for Kids will present The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for kids 12 and under and go on sale on March 26 and will be available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com

Step through the wardrobe and into the magical land of Narnia in this enchanting stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, dramatized by Joseph Robinette, brings the timeless tale of courage, sacrifice, and friendship to life as the Pevensie children join Aslan the Great Lion to battle the White Witch and restore hope to a world trapped in eternal winter. Full of wonder, adventure, and heart, this faithful retelling is perfect for families and fans of all ages.
 

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April 16, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Corn Stock Theatre Center

Upper Bradley Park in Peoria

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Corn Stock Theatre

Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter...
Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter season shows as well as Corn Stock for Kids productions in their Theatre Center also located in Bradley Park.

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ICC Performing Arts Center1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

ICC Performing Arts - Stop Kissthu16apr7:30 pm

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Stop Kiss will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center  (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm.  The Obie and GLAAD Media Award-winning play

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Stop Kiss will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center  (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm.  The Obie and GLAAD Media Award-winning play explores friendship, love, and the ripple effects of a single defining moment.  Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and are available at https://icc.edu
The story follows Callie, a New York City radio traffic reporter, and Sara, a schoolteacher from the Midwest who moves to the city to teach third-grade students in the Bronx. Both women have boyfriends, but as their friendship deepens, they slowly discover they might be falling in love. Their tentative first kiss in public provokes a violent hate crime, changing their lives in ways they couldn’t have predicted. What begins as a connection between strangers becomes the center of a powerful, surprising journey.

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April 16, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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ICC Performing Arts Center

1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

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Illinois Central College

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Artistic Community Theatre - Steel Magnoliasfri17apr7:30 pm

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Artistic Community Theatre will present Steel Magnolias at the theatre (located at 407 Court St. in Pekin) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on

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Artistic Community Theatre will present Steel Magnolias at the theatre (located at 407 Court St. in Pekin) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday.   Tickets are $20,  $25 for "Munchie Seats" which include a drink & a snack or $30 got "Treat Seats" which includes a meat & cheese plate and are available by calling 309-220-8096 or online in advance at https://www.onthestage.tickets
Steel Magnolias tells the heartfelt and hilarious story of six remarkable Southern women who gather regularly at Truvy’s salon to share life’s joys, heartbreaks, laughter, and everything in between. Through witty banter, touching moments, and unshakable friendship, these women prove that true strength often comes wrapped in warmth, humor, and a little bit of sass.

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April 17, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - My Big Barn III Weddingfri17apr5:30 pm

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My Big Barn III Wedding will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Fridays through Sundays opening on April 10 and running through May 10

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My Big Barn III Wedding will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Fridays through Sundays opening on April 10 and running through May 10 with seating beginning at 5:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Part of the new supper club series, there will be a pre-set menu including appetizers, salad, entree, sides and dessert which is included with the ticket price. There will be special extras on Mother's Day weekend. Tickets for the show are $95 or $125 on Mother's Day Weekend (May 8 - 10).  Reserve tickets by calling 309-965-2545 or visiting https://www.thebarniii.com

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April 17, 2026 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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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...
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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