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April

Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2026thu23apr11:00 am1:00 pm

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The 2026 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held in the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar

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The 2026 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held in the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar Visitor's Center (or inside the facilities if the weather in inclement) from 11 am - 1 pm weekdays April 21 through May 14. 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  

Time

April 23, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

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Creve Coeur Club212 SW Jefferson

Peoria Historical Society - Illinois History in 10 Objectsthu23apr5:30 pm

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The Peoria Historical Society Illinois History in 10 Objects will take place at the Creve Coeur Club  (located in the previous River Station Restaurant at 212 Southwest Water Street in

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The Peoria Historical Society Illinois History in 10 Objects will take place at the Creve Coeur Club  (located in the previous River Station Restaurant at 212 Southwest Water Street in Peoria) beginning at 5:30 pm.  Illinois State Museum curator Erika Holst will share 10 items from Illinois history plus local collectors will share 10 items from Peoria history.  Soft drinks and cake will be offered at no charge and a cash bar will be available.   Admission is free. For more information, visit https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org  

Time

April 23, 2026 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Creve Coeur Club

212 SW Jefferson

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Peoria Historical Society

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Dozer Park730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Chiefs vs. Cedar Rapids Kernalsthu23apr6:35 pm

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Cedar Rapids Kernals at 6:35 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Cedar Rapids Kernals at 6:35 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com

Time

April 23, 2026 6:35 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Dozer Park

730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Chiefs

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

World Ballet Company - Cinderellathu23apr7:00 pm

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The World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 7 pm.  The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that

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The World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 7 pm.  The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet.  Tickets start at $59 and are available online at Ticketmaster.com  

Time

April 23, 2026 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...
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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Hartmann Center for Performing Arts1423 W Saint James St In Peoria

Bradley University Theatre - Four-Ward Thinkingthu23apr7:30 pm

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Bradley University Theatre will present Four-Ward Thinking at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and at 2 pm on Sunday.  These new

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Bradley University Theatre will present Four-Ward Thinking at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and at 2 pm on Sunday.  These new one-act plays from four celebrated new voices in playwriting: Kati Frazier, Abby Jimison, Caridad Svich, and Adam Szymkowicz cover contemporary topics and themes that speak to our modern world.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for Bradley faculty, staff and senior citizens and $7 for students and are available by calling 309-677-2650 or online at https://www.bradley.edu
Warning:  The content of this production is mature,  and may be emotionally challenging.

Time

April 23, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Hartmann Center for Performing Arts

1423 W Saint James St In Peoria

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Bradley University Theatre Department

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