Arts Calendar
Revised Friday 07/03/09
HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND !!!
Through Sunday, 08/23
The Peoria Municipal Band, under the direction of Dr. David Vroman, presents its 72nd season of summer concerts Wednesday and Sunday nights at 7:30 pm in the Glen Oak Park Amphitheater in Peoria, Illinois, unless otherwise noted.
Friday, July 3 & Sunday, July 5 @ 7:30 p.m.
We team up with the Peoria Park District on Friday for "An American Celebration." Come early to find a great seat to view the fireworks. Joining the band will be musicians from Clonmel Ireland who comprise Banna Chluain Meala. On Sunday evening it is "America, The Beautiful." Well-known vocalist Lee Wenger joins us for this week of Americana.
Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:30 p.m.
On the Peoria Riverfront!
Tonight we are downtown on the CEFCU stage for a 7:30 p.m. performance and our theme is "Summer Blockbusters." Elizabeth Heuermann comes from New York City to sing for us. Also featured this evening is the winner of the John Kamarer Youth Soloist Competition.
"Out About Town" Friday, July 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
Springdale Cemetery
Yes, Springdale Cemetery! In the early 1900's people would spend the afternoon there to relax, socialize and stay cool. There is a bandshell in Springdale and that is where we will be along with vocalist Elizabeth Heuermann.
Sunday, July 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
"The Next Generation" features the winner of the John Kamarer Youth Soloist Competition and the members of the Peoria Park District Senior Summer Band led by Peggy Bonner. Elizabeth Heuermann is our vocal soloist.
Wednesday, July 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
On the Peoria Riverfront!
We are back on the Illinois River with that beautiful view for just "Fun and Games!" Stephanie Kirk is our alto saxophone soloist and Ms. Deb Austin will be there to sing for you.
Sunday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
Bring comfortable shoes as we will be traveling for "The Amazing Race." Alto Saxophonist Stephanie Kirk is back along with our vocal soloist, Deb Austin.
Wednesday, July 22 @ 7:30 p.m.
On the Peoria Riverfront!
Help us out by wearing your favorite costume to "Halloween in July." Ghosts and Goblins will lead us in appropriate music. Randy Cooksey is our trumpet soloist and Metamora native Linden Christ will sing.
Friday, July 24 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Bring a lawn chair and your credit card for our performance in Center Court at The Shoppes. Linden Christ sings for our final "Out About Town" performance.
Sunday, July 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
This evening we take move through the brush on an "African Safari." Linden Christ returns as our vocal soloist and Randy Cooksey plays his trumpet for all to enjoy.
Wednesday, July 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
On the Peoria Riverfront!
It is our final evening on the Riverfront as we pay tribute to "Bright Lights, Big Cities." Kristin (Bell) Lelm returns from her college work in Chicago to sing with the band. Also featured on this concert is our amazing french horn section.
Sunday, August 2 @ 7:30 p.m.
Groucho Marx returns for an evening we call, "You Bet Your Life." Kristin Lelm will be here to sing for us and the amazing french horn section will appear with an encore.
Wednesday, August 5 & Sunday, August 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
On Wednesday we will be "Marching in Time" back at Glen Oak Park and on Sunday evening it is "Inchon, A Salute to the Armed Forces." Ms. Shirley Salazar is our featured vocal soloist and Denise Cooksey will be performing as a flute soloist.
Wednesday, August 12 & Sunday, August 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
We will "Rock Out With the 70's" on Wednesday evening with our vocal soloist for the week, Mr. David Blasco. On Sunday it is the annual "College Fight Song Salute." The trumpet section is featured on both evenings with their chops of steel.
Wednesday, August 19 & Sunday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m.
Our vocalists this week are some young barbershoppers called After Hours! Wednesday our theme is "Elvis Has Left the Building" and on Sunday we celebrate with "Peoria, Our Kind of Town."
Music to Our Ears, an Illustrated History of Peoria Area Musicians, Volume I, written by Monica Vest Wheeler, makes a great gift and is a fundraiser for the Peoria Municipal Band Fund. Enjoy historical photographs and short stories about musicians who contributed their talents to the rich history of
music in Peoria. From the mid 1800’s to the mid 1900’s these individuals and organizations entertained millions. The book can be purchased at two Bradley University locations; at the Department of Music in Constance Hall and at WCBU, FM 89.9 in Jobst Hall. The book cost is $20 with checks being written
to the “Peoria Municipal Band Fund”. For more information on purchasing a book, contact Lee Wenger, Chairperson of the Peoria Municipal Band Commission at 309-677-4190. Books are also available at Kidder Music in Peoria and Hometown Pharmacy in Morton.
In June, the band will perform at the Amphitheater each Wednesday and Sunday evening beginning at 7:30 pm. The All-American Music Concert and Fireworks will be in Glen Oak Park on Friday, July 3rd. After that performance, Wednesday evening performances will be at 7:30 pm on the Peoria Riverfront
at the CEFCU stage while Sunday evening concerts will remain in Glen Oak Park Amphitheater.
Three Friday evening performances at three different locations in Peoria will be given at 7:00 pm on June 26, July 10 and July 24. Of special interest will be an Old Fashioned Band Concert in Springdale Cemetery. Finally, in August the band will perform each Wednesday and Sunday at 7:30pm in the Amphitheater until the concluding concert on August 23rd.
The Peoria Municipal Band was formed in 1937 through the efforts of Local 26 of the American Federation of Musicians and interested citizens. Prior to 1937 the band was a professional municipal band complete with management and "Soloists of National Reputation". Current band members come from all walks of life; many are currently music teachers in the local schools. They are selected by audition and then commit to a full season of rehearsals and performance. Hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed their music since 1937. Today, with the support of the city, the band continues the long-standing tradition of excellence in music.
For more information contact band manager George Graves, Jr. at 309-691-3318
or the band publicity coordinator, Liz Driscoll at 697-2275 or 635-6389.
Through Sunday, 08/09
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents its 32nd season of shows at Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road in Bloomington. The plays, which run in rotation, are the comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the historical drama "Richard III" by Shakespeare, and "Scapin", a modern adaptation of a farce by Moliere. For tickets, directions and complete information, call (309)438-2535 or visit the festival website at www.thefestival.org
Through Saturday, 08/08
The Peoria Art Guild presents its Member Artists' Show. Nearly 100 artists, who are members of the Peoria Art Guild, have their artwork on display in the gallery at 203 Harrison Street downtown Peoria.
Through Wednesday, 08/05
The Festival 56 Theatre Festival returns to Princeton, Illinois, with seven productions and other activities in and around the town. "Henry IV", "Who's on First?", "Steel Magnolias", "The Wizard of Oz", "The Laramie Project", "Run for Your Wife", and "The Sound of Music" run in rotation. For tickets, schedules and complete information, call (815) 879-5656 or visit www.festival56.com
Through Sunday, 07/19
Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre in Goodfield presents a return engagement of the always-popular "Forever Plaid" Thursdays through Sundays. For reservations and information, call (309) 965-2545.
Through Sunday, 07/12
The 7th annual Illinois Chamber Music Festival will take place June 24–July 12 at Illinois Wesleyan University. A series of 10 faculty and student concerts will feature musicians from Illinois Wesleyan
University, ISU, SIU, WIU, University of Nebraska, Hope College (MI), and Hanyang University (Korea), as well as members of the Indianapolis and Illinois Symphony Orchestras. The Pacifica Quartet,
internationally renowned string quartet and recent Grammy winner, will give a presentation and masterclass during the Festival.
Faculty concerts dates are:
Friday, July 3, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 5, 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. – Pacifica Quartet presentation
Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. -- Final Student/Faculty Concert
All concerts and masterclasses are free and open to the public and take place in Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall, IWU (Bloomington, IL). Please visit our website www.iwu.edu/music/k12/camp.shtml for more information or call (309) 556-3547.
Friday, 07/03
The Village of Metamora presents the Metamora Community Band in the next Concert in the Park from 7:30-9pm on the square on Rt 116. The concert is free and open to the public, and the audience is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets, or use the bleacher seating available. Call 367-4044.
Friday, 07/03 and Sunday, 07/05
Peoria Municipal Band celebrates with concerts in the Glen Oak Amphitheater beginning at 7:30 p.m.
This is a special celebration for the Peoria Park District and the Peoria Municipal Band. It is a great time to come to Glen Oak Park and spend a wonderful, relaxing family evening listening to the music of the Peoria Municipal Band. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars. There are park benches and concessions available at the amphitheater.
Friday night is "An American Celebration". Gates open at 4pm. Come early to find a great seat to view the fireworks. There will be entertainment and food at the park before the concert and fireworks. Joining the band will be musicians from Clonmel Ireland who comprise Banna Chluain Meala. Well-known vocalist Lee Wenger joins us for this week of Americana. Music for the evening will
include "American Pageant", "Armed Forces Salute", "American Patrol" and "The Symphonic Marches' of John Williams. Of course there will be many other great marches before the firework spectacular. Come wearing the red, white and blue!
Sunday night is "America, the Beautiful". The band will again salute this great country with "American Pageant", "The Minstrel Boy", "Themes Like Old Times II", "Strike up the Band" and the ever favorite, 'Hoagy Carmichael; An American Classic". Our trombone sectional will be featured on "Lassus
Trombone". Mr. Lee Wenger will again be the featured vocalist.
This week the band will spotlight Lee Wenger as our vocal soloist. Lee is a familiar personality and voice around the Peoria area. A Peoria native, Lee graduated from Peoria High School and Bradley before working for a time as a professional actor. He is now heard on public radio station WCBU 89.9. Over the past 45 years he has appeared with just about every performing arts organization in central Illinois and sings with the Morton Civic Chorus to raise money for people which chronic kidney disease. For 13 years Lee was the "Head Green Guy" for the MoneyCenter 24 ATM network. Lee has sung with the Peoria Municipal Band for many summers, and serves on the Municipal Band Commission
for the City of Peoria.
Music to Our Ears, an Illustrated History of Peoria Area Musicians, Volume I written by Monica Vest Wheeler. Enjoy historical photographs and short stories about musicians who contributed their talents to the rich history of music in Peoria. From the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's these individuals and organizations entertained millions. The book can be purchased at Kidder Music in Peoria, Hometown Pharmacy in Morton, and two Bradley University locations; at the Department of Music in Constance Hall and at WCBU, FM 89.9 in Jobst Hall. The book cost is $20 with checks being written
to the "Peoria Municipal Band Fund". For more information on purchasing a book, contact Lee Wenger, Chairperson of the Peoria Municipal Band Commission at 309-677-4190.
For further information or possible interviews contact band manager George Graves, Jr. at 309-691-3318 or Dr. David Vroman at 309-677-2605 or by email: dvroman@bradley.edu or Liz Driscoll at 309-697-2275 or 309-635-6389 or by email: edriscol@DISHMail.net . Peoria Municipal Band web-site:
www.peoriamunicipalband.com
Saturday, 07/04
The Peoria riverfront Market continues in Downtown Peoria from 8am to noon each Saturday through September 26th with locally-grown produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers and more, plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week. Call 671-5555 or visit www.peoriariverfront.com
Wednesday, 07/08, Friday, 07/10 and Sunday, 07/12
The Peoria Municipal Band presents three free concerts this week, in three different locations... Wednesday at the Peoria Riverfront CEFCU Stage and Sunday at Glen Oak Amphitheater both beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10 will be at Springdale Cemetery beginning at 7:00 p.m. (For this concert, park in Woodruff High School's lot at the foot of Abington Road hill and enjoy a free ride on a CitiLink bus to the lower entrance of the Cemetery, by the historic Gatehouse. Bus runs begin at 6:30pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets right on the bus with you.)
The music of the Peoria Municipal Band will be out around town this week. You will find us on the Peoria Riverfront, Springdale Cemetery and Glen Oak Park. Check the schedule and come out to spend a wonderful, relaxing family evening listening to the music of the Peoria Municipal Band. Bring your
lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars. There are park benches and concessions available at the park as well as the riverfront.
Wednesday night's Peoria Municipal Band concert theme is "Summer Blockbusters". This will be our first Peoria Riverfront Concert of the season, on the CEFCU stage at the foot of Main Street. Wednesday's concert will open with "Olympiada" and the ever favorite, "Hollywood!". Other selections will include "Chillers and Thrillers", "The River Kwai March", "Disney at the Movies", marches, show tunes and more. In addition to our vocal soloist we will also feature the John Kamarer Solo Competition Winner, William Butterfield III.
Friday night, July 10, is "Out About Town" at the Springdale Cemetery! For this concert the band will be performing at the bandshell in Springdale Cemetery. In the early 1900's people would spend the afternoon there to relax, socialize and stay cool. "Light Cavalry Overture" by Von Suppe will open this concert. Other selections for the evening include "Belle of Chicago March", "Mr. USA March" and the "Themes Like Old Times". Our vocal soloist, Elizabeth Heuermann will also be present at this concert. We hope many people come to enjoy this unique setting and re-live the history of the cemetery.
Sunday night is "The Next Generation", at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre. The band will feature the John Kamarer Solo Competition Winner, William Butterfield III and the Peoria Park District Senior Summer Band under the direction of Mrs. Peggy Bonner as well as our vocal soloist. Those selections will include "Star Trek through the Generations", "American Civil War Fantasy", "Prairie Dreams", and the "Stars and Bars March". The two bands will combine for several selections on the second half of the concert. You'll have to attend to hear these great selections.
At all three concerts this week the band will feature Elizabeth Heuermann as vocal soloist Elizabeth will be returning from New York City to sing with us. Elizabeth Heuermann, lyric coloratura soprano, is a graduate of the prestigious Indiana University School of Music. She has performed in opera,
oratorio, and many concerts in America and abroad with such groups as AIMS festival in Graz, Austria, Bach Society of Minnesota, and Indiana Opera. Competition Winnings include being selected as a semi-finalist in the Meistersinger Competition in Graz, Austria. Ms. Heuermann has been seen
numerous times with Opera Illinois as both a cover artist and as a main stage performer.
On Wednesday and Sunday the John Kamarer Solo Competition Winner, William Butterfield III will be performing. William will be a senior at Richwoods High School. At Richwoods he participates in Symphonic band, Marching band, pep band and the Marines JROTC program. He is also a member of the Peoria Jazz Allstars and has just returned from touring New York City. He has performed many times in the IMEA State music solo and Ensemble competition, IMEA District band, Jazz band, and Orchestra. This year he was selected for the IMEA Allstate Honors Orchestra. He studies privately with his father, Chip and also has studied with Dr Todd Kelly at Bradley University and Dr
Amy Gilreath at Illinois State University. William also performs locally with the Honors Brass Quintet.
Available for puchase is Music to Our Ears, an Illustrated History of Peoria Area Musicians, Volume I written by Monica Vest Wheeler. Enjoy historical photographs and short stories about musicians who contributed their talents to the rich history of music in Peoria. From the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's these individuals and organizations entertained millions. The book can be purchased at Kidder Music in Peoria, Hometown Pharmacy in Morton, and at two Bradley University locations; at the Department of Music in Constance Hall and at WCBU, FM 89.9 in Jobst Hall. The book cost is $20 with checks being written to the "Peoria Municipal Band Fund". For more information on purchasing a book, contact Lee Wenger, Chairperson of the Peoria Municipal Band Commission at 309-677-4190.
For further information or possible interviews contact band manager George Graves, Jr. at 309-691-3318 or Dr. David Vroman at 309-677-2605 or by email: dvroman@bradley.edu or Liz Driscoll at 309-697-2275 or 309-635-6389 or by email: edriscol@DISHMail.net . Peoria Municipal Band web-site:
www.peoriamunicipalband.com
Friday, 07/10
The Village of Metamora presents The Aristocrats in the next Concert in the Park from 7:30-9pm on the square on Rt 116. The concert is free and open to the public, and the audience is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets, or use the bleacher seating available. Call 367-4044.
Friday, 07/10 through Saturday, 07/18
Corn Stock Theatre continues its 56th summer season with the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress", the princess-and-the-pea story with music by Richard Rodgers' daughter Mary that made Carol Burnett a Broadway star. Curtain time is 7:30 each night in the tent in upper Bradley Park in Peoria. WCBU's own Lee Wenger joins the cast as the Minstrel. For tickets and information, call 676-2196.
Sunday, 07/12
The Old Time Folk and Country Jam returns to the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights from 3:30 to 5pm. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call 686-3360.
Wednesday, 07/15
Peoria Players Theatre will hold its annual Get Acqainted on at 7:00 pm. Come to Peoria Players and meet the directors of our 2009-2010 season, enjoy refreshments, sign up for great door prizes, and get a sneak preview of our upcoming shows! Admission is free.
Our 2009-10 season includes Bye Bye Birdie, South Pacific, Lend Me a Tenor, Evita, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Music Man, All My Sons, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Always...Patsy Cline.
The Get-Acquainted booklets full of important dates and useful information will also be available. Join Peoria Players this season -- either onstage or behind the scenes! For more information, please call 688-4473.
Wednesday, 07/15 through Saturday, 07/18
THE BANJOS ARE COMING!!! THE BANJOS ARE COMING!!!
This sounds similar to an alert the Colonists were given back in the 1700’s when our country was being invaded by a foreign country. Our country was alerted to take arms to fight. However, this new alert, ”THE BANJOS ARE COMING!!!, THE BANJOS ARE COMING!!!” is not an alert to take arms.
This alert is to let you know Peoria is going to be invaded by banjos and other musical fretted instruments. You are all requested to rally in the downtown area July 15 thru the 18.
The CENTRAL ILLINOIS BANJO CLUB is, again, hosting the annual FRETTED INSTRUMENT GUILD of AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION. The Fretted Instrument Guild of America members are players of fretted instruments of all kinds, but predominantly banjos. It will be held at Hotel Pere Marquette on Wednesday thru Saturday, July 15 thru 18. For the conventioneers some tours of points of interest around Peoria are scheduled. Friday is a FIGA Board of Directors meeting. On Saturday a FIGA General Membership meeting will take place. Many workshops are scheduled throughout Friday and Saturday. A Saturday ladies’ luncheon and shopping are planned.
AND NOW FOR YOU, THE PUBLIC. Throughout the four days there will be outside jam sessions at various businesses downtown. Anytime, day and night, there are jamming sessions going on, almost continuously, at the Hotel Pere Marquette.
WEDNESDAY:
A scheduled activity for Wednesday is a jam session at Kouri’s Pub on Sterling Ave. at 7pm.
THURSDAY:
A Spirit of Peoria cruise and jam session on the Illinois River is scheduled at 2pm. Cost is $15. Seating is limited to conventioneers first, then the public. Get there early.
A concert at the hotel at 7pm. Cost is $10. The Central Illinois Banjo Club will be first to perform this evening followed by many great, some the world’s best, performers.
FRIDAY:
A Brown Bag-It concert will be held at the Peoria Court House Plaza. Conventioneers will march down Main Street at 11am. The concert begins at 11:30am until 1pm. This is free to the public.
Again, a concert at the hotel at 7pm. Participants will be different from those performing on Thursday night. Cost is $10.
SATURDAY:
A concert at the hotel at 7:30pm. Again, some of the participants will vary from the first two evening concerts. Tickets can be purchased at the door or call 309-367-4660.
This 2009 convention being hosted by the Central Illinois Banjo Club and is co-chaired by Denny and Kathy Overstreet and John and Linda Dystrup. The Central Illinois hosted the Fretted Instrument Guild of America Convention in 2003. Conventioneers came from 38 states, plus Canada, France and Germany, the best in the world. This is why we send out this alert; THE BANJOS ARE COMING!!! THE BANJOS ARE COMING!!!
Sunday, 07/19
The Central Illinois Jazz Society presents Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe with Joe Metzka at 6 and 8:30pm, and the CIJS House Band between sets at 7:15, in the Mozart Room of the Peoria Castle Lodge, 117 N. Western Avenue in Peoria. For more information, call 692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com
Thursday, 07/23 through Saturday, 07/25
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria will hold its annual Rummage Sale. in the air conditioned church building at 3000 W Richwoods Blvd on Thursday July 23, Friday, July 24 and Saturday July 25, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Everything will be ½ price on Saturday at 8:00 AM and $2.00 per bag on Saturday at 12:15 PM.
Shop for furniture, household items, small appliances, electronics, games, children’s clothing and toys, men’s and women’s clothing, sports equipment, books, boutique items and more. Home made baked goods, cold drinks, and coffee will also be available.
Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria is at 3000 West Richwoods Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61604. Call 309-688-5608 or visit www.peoriauuchurch.org for more information.
Sunday, 07/26
The Old Time Folk and Country Jam returns to the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights from 3:30 to 5pm. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call 686-3360.
Tuesday, 07/28
The Peoria Heights Community Band performs a free concert at 7pm in Tower Park, Prospect Road at Glen in Peoria Heights. For more information, call 673-0455.
Sunday, 08/02
The Franciscan Rec Complex in West Peoria will host a craft event from 10 am - 3 pm. Join in supporting our local artisans and fine craftsmen while giving back to the community! Music will fill the air as you stroll through a sea of fine arts and crafts, with beautiful and unique surprises at every turn. Silent auction to benefit Peoria Area Food Banks. Help fill the grocery baskets: bring non - perishable food items. Brought to you by these fine sponsors: The Peoria Park District, Free to Bead, and Numero Magazine.
Saturday, 08/08 and Sunday, 08/09
Sugar Creek Symphony and Song returns to The Glenn Raymond Auditorium, 101 Mulberry Street in Watseka, Illinois, with "Pagliacci" Saturday at 8pm and Aaron Copland's "The Tender Land" Sunday at 2. Many other music and arts related activities are also scheduled over the weekend. For tickets and information on the full program, visit www.sugarcreekfestival.org or call (815) 432-3830.
Sunday, 08/09
The Old Time Folk and Country Jam returns to the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights from 3:30 to 5pm. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call 686-3360.
Saturday, 08/15 and Sunday, 08/16
Randy Carlson and other Bradley artists will be featured at the Washington Fine Arts Festival on the square in Washington, Illinois. Over 65 Illinois artists will be bringing their work for viewing and sale. There will be music, food, and a show of children's art as well as activities at a "make it take it" booth. Saturday evening from 6:30 to 9 there will be a dessert reception/fundraising auction in conjunction with the festival at Washington's St. Mark's Lutheran Church just south of the square on Main. Tickets for the fundraiser will be available at the door. For more information 309-444-4887.
Saturday, 08/22
Lakmè, the operatic gem by Léo Delibes, is so rarely performed that many opera lovers have never seen it. The last time it was performed in the Midwest was in 1983 at the Chicago Lyric.
The Opera Illinois League is pleased to announce a charter to Union Avenue Opera in St. Louis on Saturday, August 22nd, for an 8 pm performance of Lakmè. The conductor will be Kostis Protopapas, previously assistant conductor at Los Angeles Opera, Santa Fe Opera and Chicago Lyric Opera.
The $115 fare ($109 for League members) includes reserved seating for the opera, transportation on Peoria Charter Coach and dinner before the opera at a St. Louis restaurant. A preview of the opera will be presented en route to St. Louis. Pick ups will be in Peoria, Morton and Springfield, Illinois.
If you want to reserve seats for this excursion, please call or email. No payment is required at this time. An itinerary and a registration form will be sent to you. Seats are very limited and are expected to fill up quickly. Contact Mary Ellen Clancy, President, Opera Illinois League, by email at meclancy@sbcglobal.net or by phone at (309) 686-1368.
Sunday, 08/23
The Old Time Folk and Country Jam returns to the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights from 3:30 to 5pm. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call 686-3360.
Tuesday, 08/25
The Peoria Heights Community Band performs a free concert at 7pm in Tower Park, Prospect Road at Glen in Peoria Heights. For more information, call 673-0455.
Saturday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Please join us as WCBU returns to Italy with a tour of the southern part of the country this time. We start in Sicily and end in Rome, with Taormina, Syracuse, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Naples, Pompeii and more included. If you missed our Italy trip in 2008, and you've had to listen to your friends (and Lee Wenger) telling you how wonderful it was (and it was!), here's your chance to experience the magic that is Italy. WCBU's Nathan Irwin will be your host this time, and your guides will be Norma and Maurie Joseph from Peoria, along with a return engagement by our very popular Italian guide from 2008, Marina. For more information and a free, no-obligation full-color brochure, call 677-4907.
