Community Children’s Theatre Presents: “The Little Mermaid Jr.”
The Peoria Park District’s Community Children’s Theatre will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.,” A Broadway Musical, directed by Jimmy Ulrich, at Peoria Players Theatre July 11-14.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.”
There will be 7:00 p.m. performances on July 11, 12 and 13 and 1:30 p.m. matinee performances on July 12, 13 and 14. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under (or seniors) and go on sale June 24 at the Glen Oak Park Pavilion — and at www.artspartners.net ($3 charge). Group rates are available. For more info, call (309) 681-2861. This event is sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
Blue Grass in the Valley at Camp Wokanda JULY 12-14
The Peoria Park District’s Camp Wokanda will host Bluegrass in the Valley from Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14. Bring your lawn chairs and tapping shoes to our first “Bluegrass in the Valley,” featuring local Americana music at its best.
The event kicks off Friday night with open jams alongside the campfire. A “low country boil” will be served. Saturday, a local non-profit will provide meals throughout the day. Music will start in the late morning and continue throughout the evening. We will end the festival with a Sunday morning gospel jam.
Call (309) 579-2157 to make reservations. If you are a local musician and would like to get in on the fun, feel free to contact us.
Peoria Pops Present s “Jazz and Americana” July 12
The Peoria Park District’s Peoria Pops Orchestra will present “Jazz and Americana,” a musical tribute to America’s art music, on Friday, July 12, 7:00 p.m., at Five Points Washington.
Music at this concert will include jazz and pieces that celebrate our country and its rich and diverse culture. The orchestra will perform works by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Henry Mancini, John Philips Sousa, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Barry Manilow, Benny Goodman and many others.
Five Points Washington is located at 360 N. Wilmore Rd. in Washington, Ill. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for students or groups of eight or more. Theater doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Bring the entire family — this Peoria Pops event is sure to have them tapping their toes! For more information or tickets, please call (309) 444-8222.
How to Feed a Giraffe without a Stepladder
Find out when you join us at Peoria Zoo for a light breakfast in our Africa! classroom. We’ll teach you more about the tallest land mammals while watching the giraffes enjoy their breakfast too. You’ll also learn what makes Taji and Vivian so special.
You can register for either day: Saturday, July 13 or Sunday, July 14, 9:00 am-10:00 am. Cost of this event is $7.50 for members and $15.00 for non-members.
For questions or to register, call the Peoria Zoo Education office at (309) 681-3513 or check our website at www.peoriazoo.org.
Peoria Zoo Teams up with Red Cross
The Peoria Zoo and the American Red Cross Heart of America Blood Services Region are teaming up to host two summer blood drives at the Peoria Zoo on June 29 and June 30.
All presenting donors will receive a half price zoo admission coupon for up to two adults and two children. Coupons can be used June 29-July 3. Activities for children will be available while parents are donating.
The blood drive will be from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 in the newly remodeled Tropics Classroom (former gift shop) at 2218 N Prospect Rd.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment today.