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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

• Kickapoo Creek Winery - "The Art of Wedding Photography"

  11:00AM - 6:00PM
  'The Art of Wedding Photography,' work of local wedding photographers, ongoing, Arbor Gallery, Kickapoo Creek Winery, Edwards. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

• Peoria Art Guild - Members Exhibition and artist David Linneweh

  9:00AM - 5:00PM
  Peoria Art Guild – Members Exhibition and artist David Linneweh. June 12- July 31, 2012. 9a-5p Mon-Fri. Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison, Peoria. 309-637-2787.

• Wheels O'Time Museum

  12:00PM - 5:00PM
   Wheels O' Time Museum, May – Oct. Hours: 12:00-5:00 pm Wed-Sun; 1710 W. Woodside Drive, Dunlap, IL (N. Knoxville and W. Woodside Drive).Displays of unique autos, fire engines, Caterpillar tractors, airplanes, model trains, toys, fashion, clocks, radios and more, hands on for all ages. 309-243-9020 or www.wheelsotime.org

• Pearce Gallery, Dunlap - Scott Cavanah Photo Exhibit: "Rural Ramblings"

  10:00AM - 5:00PM
  Pearce Gallery – Scott Cavanah Photo Exhibit “Rural Ramblings” Exhibit runs through August 12. Pearce Gallery, 202 N. 2nd St., Dunlap. Hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm or call 309-265-6094 for an appointment. Admission: Free.

• Water Street/Warehouse District - The Peoria Municpal Band Concert

  7:00PM - 9:30PM
  The Peoria Municipal Band Concert: Wednesdays 7:00pm June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, Water Street/Warehouse District, Peoria. All concerts free of charge. Information: 309-635-6389, 309-697-2275 or edriscol@dishmail.net

• Lakeview Museum - "K'Nex: Building Thrill Rides"

  10:00AM - 5:00PM
  "K'Nex: Building Thrill Rides." Exhibit featuring 15 fully-functioning amusement park rides made with K'Nex pieces. June 2-Sept. 1. Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave. Hours: 10a-5p Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat; 10a-8p Thu; 12-5p Sun. Tickets: $6/adults; $4/youth; $5/seniors. Call 686-7000.

• Bradley University - Redefining the Multiple - 13 Japanese Printmakers

  9:00AM - 4:00PM
  Redefining the Multiple - 13 Japanese Printmakers. Through Aug. 30. Heuser Art Gallery, Bradley University. Free. Visual Voices Lecture by Sam Yates, 5-6 p.m. at Horowitz Auditorium, Bradley's Global Communications Center. Reception: 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Heuser Art Center. Call 676-7611.

• Princeton Festival 56 – “The Tempest”

  7:30PM - 9:30PM
  “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, 7:30p July 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29; and 2p July 1, 4, and August 1. Soldiers & Sailors Park, Free Admission. Call (815) 879-5656 or www.festival56.com. The magician Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded on an island by his jealous brother, the King of Naples. Possessing magic powers, Prospero is reluctantly served by the spirit, Ariel, and the deformed monster, Caliban. When Prospero learns that his brother is aboard a passing ship, he conjures a mighty tempest to run the ship aground and bring the brothers together once more.

• Illinois Shakespeare Festival: “The Rivals” PREVIEW

  7:30PM - 10:00PM
  Ewing Cultural Center: "The Rivals," Previews 7:30p July 18 w/“two for the price of one ticket. Performances: 7:30p-10:00p July 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 & August 2, 4, 8; 8:00p-10:30p August 10. TICKETS: $43 to $27 at the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office or by calling 866-IL-SHAKE. www.thefestival.org

• Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatre for Young Audiences – “Comedy of Errors”

  10:00AM - 11:00AM
  TYA Performances of “Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare are FREE and take place on the lawn of Ewing Cultural Center 10:00-11:00a, Wed & Sat July 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 & August 1, 4, 8, 11. Limited to 120 audience members. Reservations are required. Contact the Center for the Performing Arts at 309-438-2535. www.thefestival.org

• Corn Stock Theater - "Hairspray"

  8:00PM - 10:00PM
  "Hairspray." 7:30p July 13-21. Corn Stock Theater, Upper Bradley Park. Tickets: $18/adults and $12 youth. Call 676-2196.

• Peoria Main Library - Edible Craft Drop-In

  3:00PM - 5:00PM
  Wednesday, July 11, 18, & 25 -- Edible Craft Drop-in – Main Library – 3:00-5:00 p.m. In celebration of our Summer Reading theme, “Reading is So Delicious,” we will have an edible craft for you to try every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading. Children ages 5-12. While supplies last. 497-2000 FREE

• Peoria Lakeview Branch Library - When I Grow Up Storytime: Eye Doctor

  12:00PM - 1:00PM
  Wednesday, July 18 -- When I Grow Up Storytime: Eye Doctor – Lakeview Branch – 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eye Doctor Tim Cundiff will read Princess Peepers and tell you some fascinating facts about “The Amazing Eye.” Ages 5-9. 497-2120 FREE

• Lakeview Branch Library - Lakeview Lemurs Storytime

  10:15AM - 10:45AM
  Wednesday, July 11, 18, & 25. Lakeview Lemurs Storytime – Lakeview Branch – 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 2 to 3. 497-2200 FREE

• Peoria McClure Branch Library - Fun Time Storytime

  10:15AM - 1:30PM
  Wednesday, July 11, 18, & 25 – McClure Branch -- Fun Time Storytime – 10:15-10:45 a.m. & 1:00-1:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 6. 497-2100 FREE

• Peoria McClure Branch Library - Seeing the World with Princess Peepers

  10:00AM - 11:00AM
  Wednesday, July 18 – McClure Branch -- Seeing the World with Princess Peepers – 10:00-11:00 a.m. Princes Peepers loves wearing her glasses – until the other princesses at school make fun of her. What can Princess Peepers do? Come to our special storytime to find out! Princess Peepers (and her Prince) might even make an appearance! Join us after the story for fascinating facts about “The Amazing Eye” and a trivia game. 497-2120 FREE

• Peoria North Branch Library - Batman Movie Marathon: "Batman Returns"

  4:00PM - 6:00PM
  July 16, 18, 20, & 21 -- Batman Movie Marathon – North Branch. July 18 – 4:00 p.m. – Batman Returns (PG-13) July 20 – 4:00 p.m. – Batman Forever (PG-13) July 21 – 1:00 p.m. – Batman: Gotham Knight. All ages welcome. 497-2120 FREE

• Peoria Main Library - "Cooking With Crochet: Tasty Textile Treats"

  9:00AM - 6:00PM
  A new fiber art exhibit, “Cooking With Crochet: Tasty Textile Treats” is on display at Peoria Public Library Main Library Gallery Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. through the month of July. This display by artist Amber Lowery of Amber’s Originals depicts everything from sushi to marshmallows in crochet.

• Contemporary Art Center - Greg De Pauw Retrospective

  11:00AM - 5:00PM
  Greg De Pauw Retrospective - July 14 - August 24. Preston Jackson Gallery, Contemporary Art Center.  Exploding with color and vibrating with a life of their own, De Pauw’s innovative art belies the fact that its creator has spent most of his life in a wheel chair. See the sculpture, painting and original prints of this extraordinary artist. 11a-5p Tue-Sat.

• Contemporary Art Center - Steph Van Doren: Mad Beauty

  11:00AM - 5:00PM
  Steph Van Doran: Mad Beauty - July 7 - August 24, Gallery 3R, Contemporary Art Center. Steph Van Doren’s sculpture and paintings engages contemporary environmental issues on a personal level. Reflecting on her observations of single events and her awareness of global concerns, she coalesces evocative images of natural organisms, physical forms, and landscapes with poetic sensibility. Each artwork visually cites ways in which nature and humans interact with each other. 11a-5p Tue-Sat.

• River City Blues Society - Peter Karp and Sue Foley

  7:00PM - 11:00PM
  River City Blues Society presents Peter Karp and Sue Foley, 7-11 p.m. July 18, Goodfellas, 1414 N. Eighth St., Pekin. Admission: $5.

• Picture This Gallery - James Jenkins Exhibit

  10:00AM - 5:00PM
  James Jenkins Exhibit, July 11 - August 15. 10a-5p Mon-Fri; 10a-4p Sat. Picture This Gallery, 4607 N Prospect, Peoria Heights. 309-681-1865.