First off, apparently I’m the new official fanboy of Ms. K.A. Tearch.

I was browsing through the WCBU Arts Calendar and reminiscing about the days where I actually, y’know, DID stuff.  If anyone out there wants to have a little fun and meet me face to face (so you can tell me off in person or just tag along) I will be attending the following events (blatantly copied and pasted from the WCBU website, the PACVB’s peoria.org, PLUG PLUG):

Saturday, May 17th

The Indo-American Society of Peoria and the Peoria Park District present India Fest 2008 at the Peoria Riverfront from 11am to 10pm.  Non-stop entertainment, shopping, a cricket match and food will fill the day.  Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the gate, children $3 and $4, and kids under 5 free.  For tickets and information, call 693-9609 or e-mail  admin@indoam.org

Sunday, May 18th

Carl Anderson and His New Orleans Jazz Band
Carl Anderson and His New Orleans Jazz Band presents Dixieland style music that will be fun for all ages. The Jazz Society House Band will play during the middle set.

Dates: 05/18/2008 to 05/18/2008
Location: Radisson Hotel, 117 N. Western Ave..
Hours: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 members; $7 non-members

309-692-5330
309-692-5330
309-692-5330

Friday, May 23rd

Louie Louie
One of Peoria’s favorite event

Dates: 05/23/2008 to 05/23/2008
Location: CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing, Peoria Riverfront.
Hours: 3pm - 11pm
Admission: Free

309-689-3019:/
PeoriaParks.org

Saturday, May 24th

ZooFest
Enjoy the beginning of summer

Dates: 05/24/2008 to 05/24/2008
Location: Peoria Zoo, 2218 N. Prospect (in Glen Oak Park).
Hours: 11 am-3 pm
Admission: $5.95/13yrs & older; $3.75/children

(309)686-3365:
www.peoriaparks.org

Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game
Chiefs vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6:30 PM Fireworks Show

Dates: 05/24/2008 to 05/24/2008
Location: O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson.
Hours: 6:30pm
Admission: $6, $9, $10

309-680-4008
309-680-4008
309-680-4008

Friday, May 30th

Corn Stock Theatre begins its 55th season of shows under the tent in upper Bradley Park in Peoria with the musical “Singin’ in the Rain”.  The rest of the season includes “The Odd Couple”, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, “A Chorus Line”, and the drama “On Golden Pond”.  For season ticket information, call (309) 676-2196.

Saturday, June 7th

Fine Art Fair at Junction City
The Peoria Art Guild presents this juried fair, showcasing the work of Central Illinois artisits.

Dates: 06/07/2008 to 06/08/2008
Location: Junction City Shopping Center, corner of Prospect and Knoxville.
Hours: 10am-4pm
Admission: Free

309-637-2787
309-637-2787
309-637-2787

Saturday, June 14th

New Works by Gerard Erley
Award winning oil painter, best known for his classical landscape scenes will be exhibiting his new collection of work.

Dates: 05/16/2008 to 06/21/2008
Location: Peoria Art Guild, Gallery II.
Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-5pm
Admission: $2

Saturday, June 21st

Jammsammich
Jammsammich will be returning to the RiverFront this summer on Saturday, June 21st. Check the website for information updates!

Dates: 06/21/2008 to 06/21/2008
Location: Peoria RiverFront, CEFCU Center Stage.
Hours: TBD
Admission: TBD

309-689-3019
309-689-3019
309-689-3019

Sunday, June 22nd

Manny Lopez Quintet
Manny Lopez leads this jazz co

Dates: 06/22/2008 to 06/22/2008
Location: Radisson Hotel, in the Mozart Room, 117 N. Western Ave., Peoria.
Hours: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 members; $7 non-members (ch

309-692-5330:/
www.peoriajazz.com

Friday, June 27th

The Producers
Eastlight does it again - another first for our area! Following the hysterical Mel Brooks’ classic comedy film, The Producers is a modern, outrageous, truly “boffo” stage hit. Winning a record twelve Tony Awards - it is sure to entertain audiences night af

Dates: 06/20/2008 to 06/28/2008
Location: Eastlight Theatre, 1401 E. Washington St..
Hours: 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 - 7:30pm; 22 - 2pm
Admission: $16; youth $8

309-699-SHOW
309-699-SHOW
309-699-SHOW

Saturday, June 28th
Universal Rhythm Assembly
This is a two-day music festiv

Dates: 06/27/2008 to 06/28/2008
Location: Festival Park and the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing, Peoria Riverfront.
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA

309-689-3019:/
www.universalrhythmassembly.com