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Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2025tue13may11:00 am1:00 pm

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The 2025 Gerald

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The 2025 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration has changed locations to the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar Visitor’s Center from 11 am – 1 pm weekdays April 15 through May 16. Celebrating the talents of over 12,000 students from 136 schools from pre-K -12th grade from seven Central Illinois counties who will perform, exhibit and demonstrate their talents in the fine and applied arts. All student visual art will be displayed inside the main lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum daily.  For more information and a schedule, visit https://www.springcelebration.org

 

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May 13, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

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Peoria Zoo2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria

Peoria Zoo - Zootinithu15may6:00 pm9:00 pm

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Zootini will take

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Zootini will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) from 6 – 9 pm. A variety of martinis will be served by local mixologists at the after-hours event in the Africa! exhibit. Tickets include 4 drink tickets, appetizers, dessert, and live music. Raffle prizes will also be available.  Attendees must be 21 years or older and all tickets, which are $115 ($125 after May 1) or $150 for VIP tickets, are available in advance only at https://www.peoriazoo.org

Time

May 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Zoo

2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria

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Peoria Zoo

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Trailside Event Center4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights

Central Illinois Senior Promfri16may6:00 pm9:00 pm

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The Central Illinois

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The Central Illinois Senior Prom will be hosted by St. Francis Woods and Oak Street Health at the Trailside Event Center (located at 4416 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 6 – 9 pm.  Exclusively for seniors aged 60 and above. RSVP is required prior to May 5th.  Catered by Mission BBQ, there will also be a cash bar.   To make a reservation, call 309-889-7010.  Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

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May 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Trailside Event Center

4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights

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St. Francis Woods

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Symphony Orchestra - Star Crossed Lettersfri16may7:30 pm

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Star

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Star Crossed Letters will be presented by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets start at $29 and are available by calling 309-671-1096 or online at http://ticketmaster.com

Time

May 16, 2025 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Civic Center Theater

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Symphony Orchestra

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3300 Event Center3300 W. Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria,, IL 61615

3300 Event Center - Blind Steinfri16may8:00 pm

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Blind Stein, Greg Batton, and special guest James Draper will perform at at the 3300 Event Center (located at 3300 W Willow Knolls Dr. in Peoria) at 8 pm.   Benefiting the Illinois Cancer Care Foundation, there will also be 50/50 raffles and auction items.  Tickets are $30 and are available at https://blindstein.com

 

 

Time

May 16, 2025 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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3300 Event Center

3300 W. Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria,, IL 61615

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