Jan. 5 – “Starting a Business in Illinois Workshops” – at PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 801 W. Main, St. at 3:00 p.m. For full details and registration info, go to: www.bradley.edu/turnercenter/events or call 309-677-4321.
Jan. 7 – 9 – The 87 Semi-annual Mid-America Antique Show – at Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Rd. Hours are: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Fri.; 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sat.; and 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sun. Admission: $6.00 ( good for all 3 days). Parking: free. Food available & there is a $100 in door prizes. For more info call 847-272-0710 or 309-691-6332 during the show.
Jan. 8 – Peoria Eagle Day – Times & Admission: TBA; Location: Forest Park Nature Center.
Jan. 8 – Heartland Festival Orchestra – New Year’s Greeting to benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc. – Central IL Chapter. 7:30 p.m. at the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center – Five Points, Washington, IL. $29 per person; $7 per student. Call 309-681-1100.
Jan. 13 – Peoria County Genealogical Society Meeting features Jon Austin, General Manager of Springdale Cemetery, an avid genealogist and professional historian. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Genealogy Library, 101 State. St. Austin will explain the application process for membership in the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Illinois.
Jan 13 – Fine Arts Society’s Lecture – Presents Dr. William Wallace with “Michelangelo: Artist and Aristocrat” at Lakeview Museum. 9:25 a.m. coffee & cookies. 10:00 a.m. Lecture. Adults $10/ students $2/ free for Soeiety members. Call 243-8979 for more info.
Jan 14 – March 6 – “Make Me A Match” – Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday. Times & Admission: TBA; Location: Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre.
Jan. 15 – General Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria invites members & friends to attend “What’s Going on in Local Governments” at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Room @ Schnucks Supermarket, 4800 University. Breakfast available for purchase at 8:30 a.m. Coffee free.
Jan.18 – “Starting a Business in Illinois Workshops” – at PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 801 W. Main, St. at 3:00 p.m. For full details and registration info, go to: www.bradley.edu/turnercenter/events or call 309-677-4321.
Jan. 20 – Trivia Night – Times & Admission: TBA; Location: Willett’s Winery and Cellar.
Jan 21 – 23 and 27 – 29 – “Metropolis Has No Superman” – Recurring daily
Times & Admission: TBA; Location: Cornstock Theatre.
Jan. 22 – Eagle Census Festival – Times & Admission: TBA; Location: Pekin
Jan. 26 – “Business Plan Workshop” – at 3:00 p.m. at the PeoriaNEXT Innovation Ceenter, 801 W. Main St. For details and registration info, visit: www.bradley.edu/turnercenter/events or call 309-677-4321.
Jan 28 – Big Bang Dueling Pianos – BackWaters Night Club. Doors open at 7;00 p.m. show begins at 8:00 p.m. $20. Call 228-1111.
Jan. 29 – Willett’s Winery and Cellar Dinner and Comedy – Times & Admission: TBA; Location: Willett’s Winery and Cellar.
Jan. 29 – The Peoria Rivermen and the Junior League of Peoria proudly present: Pucks and the Playhouse at the Peoria Civic Center Arena at 7:35 p.m.