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A magazine from Peoria ILTRANSCRIPT
nurture & protect your spirit
numéroart + culture + entertainment + more
76patriotism flying high
connecting with spirits
July 2012
spiritThe Spirits Behind a Street
book of the month
Same Kind of Different as Me
By Ron Hall & Denver Moore With Lynn Vincent
Who is richer: the art dealer or the homeless man? Who is wiser? Read this incredible true story and you will not only look at people in a different way, you will look at your life with different eyes. Denver Moore personifies the very strength of the human spirit that we carry within us all and the simplicity of his wisdom and honesty will resonate within you as you come to the realization that it’s never too late to become who you were meant to be.
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rather than to figure out what makes you feel most alive and happy. Consider it an occupational hazard and pay attention to the ways you may be acting in extreme. What brings your unique spirit happiness? What kinds of experiences, people, ideas make you feel most alive? What is your spirit craving, and what are you prepared to do about it? These questions are important and deserve our near constant attention. Why? Because if we don’t attend to our spirits, life can begin to feel dull and pointless. Spirit is the breath required to live fully, and it is demanding. It lets us know when it needs something, and if we don’t pay attention to the early signs, we can be left feeling listless and burnt out. Summer is not the time for burn out! Summer is time for fanning the breath of life—the joy, the senses, the relaxation and celebration of great weather, the fruits of the season, and the privilege of being alive in a country founded on principles and ideals that are held up all over the world. Take care to nurture and protect your spirit this summer, and while you are feeling encouraged, make a plan to sustain your soul even as the summer moves past. Remember, with privilege comes responsibility, and it is yours to pursue your happiness and value your unique spirit.
July is a time when summer is in full bloom. It’s also the time when we celebrate the birth and vibrancy of our country, and the idea of democracy as a way of living in the world. While it often
seems like our system is not working the way it was intended, one has to admire the brilliance of our forefathers, and the spirit, the life force, it took to create such an unparalleled nation comprised of unique and individual states joined together as one country. The word spirit, or soul, goes back to 4th century Greece, and translates from the Greek word psyche, meaning life, spirit, consciousness. The Greek word is derived from a verb meaning to cool, to blow, and here is the connection to the vital breath. Anyone who has had the distinct privilege to be present when a loved one passes, knows that spirit exists. Whether you call it spirit or soul, it is evident that this essence makes all of the difference between living and not living. In the month that we recognize the birth and longevity of our country, let’s also reflect on the 3 things our forefathers wished for all of us, its citizens—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Life and liberty are promised to each of us, but notice that there is no mention of a guarantee of happiness—just the right to pursue it in any way we please. It is not only a right, but also the responsibility of each of us to feed our own spirit. If you are in a helping profession, or by nature a helpful person, you may find it more comfortable to focus on shoring up the spirit of another,
Dina Emser is an author, speaker and leadership coach who transforms business owners and service executives from high performance team members to leaders. Check out her website for programs and coaching options and sign up for her monthly ezine, Inside Leadership at www.dinaemser.com.
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(Inside Front Cover) Book of the Month
2 Nurture & Protect Your Spirit
8 DIY of the Month
10 Connecting with Spirits LoCAL GHoST HuNTING
14 CD of the Month
18 The Spirits Behind a Street HIGH STREET WHISkEY HISToRY
24 In the Spirit of Giving
26 Patriotism Flying High AT PEoRIA FLAG & DECoRATING
30 Drink of the Month
33 Dish of the Month
34 Recapturing A Free Spirited Summer
40 Listings art, culture, entertainment & music
48 10 Things I Crave
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PEORIA DOWNTOWN & BRADLEY AREA—Academy of Fretted Instruments • Baker Building • Blue • Bradley Fine Arts Department • Bradley Library • City Hall • Civic Center • Co-op Records • Commerce Bank • Communications Center • Contemporary Art Center Lobby • Costume Trunk • Cracked Pepper • GCC Global Communications Center • Historical Society • Innovation Center • IWIRC • kauth & Mayeur • kelleher's • Mark Twain Hotel • Martini's on Water • Methodist • o'Brien Field • olin Hall • one World Restaurant • Peoria Art Guild • Peoria Public Library Downtown • Regent Radio • Relics • Riverfront Visitor's Center • Riverplex • Rizzi's • Robert H. Michel Student Center • St. Francis Hospital • Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co. • Twin Tower Court • Two 25 • uSDA Agriculture Lab • Visitors Center • WMBD/Fulton Plaza • WTVP
—GRAND PRAIRIE & NORTH AREA—2Chez • Advanced Pain Management • AmericInn • Apple's Bakery • Apricot Lane • Coldwell Banker Realty • Curves • Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery • Firehouse Pizza • Five Senses Spa • Gary Welch State Farm • Great Harvest Bread Company • Hoerr Nursery •Jaguar Land Rover • Jones Bros. Jewelry • Maloof Welcome Center • Methodist Integrated Medicine • PARC •Peoria Ballet • Peoria Vein Center •Proctor Hospital • Remax Realty • Senara • State Bank of Speer • WeaverRidge
—MIDTOWN AREA— Broms • Cyrus & 401 Water • Hy-Vee • Lakeview Museum • Le Bakery/Hansens • The Loop • Natural Concepts • owen's Center • Peoria Players Theatre • Pure Bliss Salon • Reynold's Landmark Cinema • Sassafrass Salon • Spotted Cow
—JUNCTION CITY—Bradley Sears Counseling • Butcher Block • Cyd's • Design Plus • Farrells • LS Home • oak Point Technologies • Pooch Couture • Running Central • Skin By Mary/Three Paths Massage • Sweet CeCe's
—PEORIA HEIGHTS AREA— A Perfect Pear Boutique • Alwan & Son's Meat Company • Azura Boutique • Bella Grove • Forest Park Nature Center • Free To Bead •French Toast/Wine Country • Gregg Florist • Heritage Bank • I know You Like A Book • JuNE • Leaves'N'Beans • Luthy Botanical Gardens • Noir Tapas Lounge • olio & Vino • options Center for Health & Education • Park District offices • Peoria Flag & Decorating • Peoria Heights Library • Peoria Zoo • Picture This • The Publik House • RE- • State Farm • Super Liquors • Trefzgers
—WEST PEORIA & FARMINGTON ROAD— Cornstock Theatre • Haddads Market • Jukebox Comedy Club • Sky Harbor Restaurant —AIRPORT AREA— CEFCu Main Branch • Walter Brothers Harley Davidson
—EAST PEORIA— Co-op Records • Embassy Suites • Fon du Lac District Library • Fon du Lac Park District office • Hampton Inn • Jonah’s Seafood House • oyster Bar • Par A Dice Hotel • Stoney Creek Inn
—PEKIN— Bond Eye Center • Busy Corner • Chamber of Commerce • CJ's Café • Curves • Excalibur Seasoning • Maloof Realtor • Maurie's Candies • McDaniels • Parkside Athletics • Pekin Hospital • Pekin Public Library • Steger's Furniture
—MORTON—Adore Bridal • Ashland House Inn & Convention Center • The Avenue • Eli's Coffee Shop • Grimm Chevrolet • Main Street Deli • Menold Construction • Morton Public Library • Sam Leman Dodge
—WASHINGTON— Cornerstone Inn • Denhart Bakery & Restaurant • Heartland Bank • Home Spun • Portrait Life Studio • Sentimental Journey • Washington Community Bank • Washington Five Points Center & Gym
—DUNLAP—By Natures Hand • Dunlap Library • Greenview Nursery • Edwards-kickapoo Creek Winery
—CHILLICOTHE—Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce • Chillicothe Public Library • City Hall • Happy Thoughts Coffee Shop • Pearce Community Center • Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant • The Track Inn Restaurant • Waxwing Books
—TREMONT—Tremont Gallery in the train depot • The In-Crowd Salon
—MACKINAW—Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery • Mackinaw Depot & Tearoom • McGrath Law Firm
—EUREKA—Eureka Public Library • Eureka College
—DELAVAN—Harvest Café • Hometown Wine & Spirits
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Spirits The
Behind aStreet
words by h wayne wilson photos by dennis slape
design by nicole blackburn
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Greenhut’s influence may have reached as far as his homeland when he founded the Distillers’ and Cattle Feeders’ Trust, informally known as the Whiskey Trust. While there were other whiskey trusts, the Peoria-based trust was dominant under the leadership of Greenhut and Edward S. Easton, who had earlier been president of the Peoria Board of Trade. The trust would buy smaller distilleries and either close them or reduce production in order to control supply, and thus control the price of whiskey in America and abroad. Federal investigators forced the trust to close in 1902, but Greenhut and Easton had already amassed enough money to impact many aspects of Peoria life, and still quite evident in the city today. They funded, in whole or in part, many landmarks like the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the Grand Army of the Republic Hall. Their most significant and lasting influence, however, is found on a short length of roadway that overlooks downtown from Peoria’s west bluff. Many houses in the 400 through 600 blocks of High Street owe their existence to the manufacture of spirits. It is there you will find the one-time family mansions of these two men on a stretch of street sometimes called High Wine Avenue because of the fancy houses built by individuals involved in the production of alcohol.
since pioneers established a permanent settlement along the Illinois River at Peoria. Some historians may choose 1910 as the most significant year during that span of time, because Caterpillar predecessor Holt Manufacturing Company opened a plant in East Peoria then. But of all the intervening years, 1843 very well may be the most important year in Peoria history. It was the year Almiran S. Cole became the first of what would be many distillers in Peoria. It was also the year, on February 28, that Joseph B. Greenhut was born in Austria. He moved to America at age 9 with his parents, and after serving with union forces in the Civil War, started what became the largest distillery in the world: the Great Western Distillery of Peoria.
It’s been nearly two centuries
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The Easton mansion, located at the east end of High Street where it intersects Main Street, was called the Hillcrest Mansion at the time it was built. It marked the entrance to what was then the most fashionable residential neighborhood in Peoria. Easton made his money in transportation, real estate, and grain distilling. The money he made from those ventures allowed him to decorate his home with English floor tiles and ebony and marble ornamentation. Designed by a Swedish architect, the manor was built between 1880 and 1882 with a mix of Victorian and Second Empire elements, most notably the mansard roofline. After Easton died, the Comstock family lived in the house in the early 20th century before selling it to Frank Endsley during World War II. Endsley would convert it to a funeral home, but not until 1947 because of a shortage of materials during the war. It currently houses Converse Marketing.
While the original façade of the Easton home remains largely intact, at the other end of the street the Greenhut mansion of yesteryear bears no resemblance to today’s structure. Built in 1884 where High intersects Sheridan Road, it had a four-story tower and a glass conservatory. Adding to the 35-room mansion’s opulence was a presidential visit from William Mckinley in 1901. The exterior features and red brick construction were lost to history when it was converted to apartments in 1912 and then covered with stucco. The carriage house behind the main house still reflects its original design, with a cast horse head on the exterior wall marking the purpose of the building.
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Whiskey wealth was behind many houses constructed between the two huge mansions. John Francis built the Queen Anne style home at 429 High Street in 1874. He was a cooper, the maker of the hardwood aging barrels used at the many distilleries. Fourteen years later, his son, Will Francis, built an elaborate house at 600 High. Will made his fortune from the casks as well, which enabled him to erect an unusual house that is covered in stone at the main level, framed wood on the second story, and a shingled third story. Another Queen Anne-influenced house sits at 443 High. J.M. Quinn, who helped Easton begin the Board of Trade, made his money from the exchange of grain. Like the Will Francis home, different construction marks each floor, with a stone base, copper above it and shingles again covering the third floor. The two oldest homesteads on High Street predate the heyday of the distilling era. Benjamin L. Bourland built the house at 519 High about 1850. The dimensions of this Gothic Revival style cottage pale next to the giants elsewhere on High. Bourland was a banker and real estate trader as was Erastus D. Hardin, who built his house next door in 1859. The columned front porch on this residence is not original to its design. The manufacture of spirits is responsible for some of the oldest and most notable residences in the city, but the oldest resident of High Street has been there much longer. The burr oak tree at Giant oak Park has been standing sentry over the neighborhood for about five centuries. Somehow its cherished wood was never earmarked for the oaken barrels used to age all those spirits (although we do note that white oak was preferred for the aging of whiskey).
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Backpack Peoria started over 10 years ago in response to a heard need. It was one of the first programs presented by Dream Center Peoria to impact the city. We had begun with the program of Adopt-a-Block, where volunteers were sent out to several blocks to visit and serve the residents. After a couple of weeks, we heard a repeating pattern from several single parent moms, grandparents and low-income families. Their was a great need for school supplies in order for their children to start the school year right. One grandmother, in particular, told us that she had to choose between shoes for school or school supplies, because she could not afford both. We felt we could do something about it, so we launch Backpack Peoria. That first year, we collected 300 bags and within 30 minutes, we had given out every last one and could have given out more. We had tapped into a need that was massive. Each year we found that the need was greater than we expected and the numbers grew.
Two years ago, we slightly altered our goal for Backpack Peoria. It was no longer just about the supplies, although they were still greatly needed; it grew to a new challenge, a challenge that a community could get behind. We wanted kids to be “Ready to learn on the first day of school.” There are many things that can stop a kid from “starting well” at school: no supplies, no uniform, no physical, no dental record, not registered for school. So now we try to address all of those needs. This year, we will give away 3,000 backpacks loaded with school supplies, 1,000 uniform gift cards to Sam Harris Uniform store, free physicals, free dental exams and provide a place for students to register for every District 150 school. There will also be over 40 different not-for-profits and organizations represented in the Backpack Peoria expo held in conjunction with the give away, so that low income families can connect with resources throughout the community. From hearing one or two needs in a community, this has now turned into an event that impacts thousands of families in the Peoria area.
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John Blasek was born on June 14, 1955—Flag Day. Call it serendipity or whatever you like, but it seems John’s destiny was set from birth, especially when you consider his parents, Bill and Tillie, had just bought Peoria Flag and Decorating earlier that year. Peoria Flag and Decorating has been a Peoria fixture for more than 100 years. The business started in 1908 and was known as Peoria’s “original Party Good Store.” Bill Blasek bought it from Ross Schirde in 1955. At the time, Bill was working at Peoria Tent and Awning in sales and customer service and Peoria Flag was just a side job for him for a few years.
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For John Blasek, Peoria Flag has been his life’s work—literally. “I grew up in the business. I started as a clipboard holder and a ladder holder when I was a little kid,” remembers John with a chuckle. “When I finally got old enough to be on a ladder, they sent me up.” Back then, Peoria Flag was just that, a place to order flags and flag poles (which the company installed), or where businesses, fairs, conventions, and trade shows would order pipe and drape, bunting and other decorations for their particular event. The retail side of the business didn’t come into being until the late 1960s.
When John was growing up, the business was never far from the family because they lived above the store, which was located on Wisconsin Avenue in Peoria. It moved to its current location on Glen Avenue in Peoria Heights in 1998. “That was a great move,” says John. “our retail business doubled. The area has been very good to us.” John remembers precisely when Becky became a part of the family business, too: 1975, the year they married. In 1984, John’s parents retired and John and Becky became the owners. Like John, their three children—Angie, kari, and kevin—grew up working in the family business. Angie and kari are still two of 12 Peoria Flag employees and kevin might return to the fold in the future (he currently works in Tennessee). over the years there have been changes in the business, but one thing central Illinois has never seemed to have a shortage of is patriotism. That said, John has noticed a marked increase in the spirit of the red, white, and blue since 1990. “After the first Gulf War in 1990, we saw an explosion of patriotism; we sold a lot of flag poles,” recalls John. “Then after 9-11 it was amazing the outburst we saw. We ran out of (flags) after two
days and had to take orders. After four days we had about 1,500 orders and had to stop taking them. The first flag we had on a shelf for sale—that wasn’t pre-ordered and out the door when it arrived—was December 27, more than three months later.” “We were so busy, and a lot of people needed their flag poles fixed—poles that hadn’t seen a flag in years. I would work in the store until about 7 pm, then go out and fix flag poles… often until 2 or 3 am. I remember calling Becky on our anniversary (September 13) and wishing her happy anniversary at about 2 am!” More than a decade later, flag and flagpole sales are going strong for Peoria Flag and Decorating. “2012 has been a banner year for flag pole sales for us; we have been doing a lot of residential installations,” says John. “The mild winter helped—we really didn’t slow down during the winter. We are seeing more and more people giving flags and poles as gifts—Christmas, wedding, Father’s Day. Patriotism is going strong.” It’s not just the American flag that’s a big seller. “People who served in the military are proud of the branch they served in. Before 1990, we hardly stocked anything other than American flags. Now we carry Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast
Guard, and both Air and Army National Guard. The PoW/MIA flag is still big, too.” They order specialty flags, such as a Sargent-Major flag and two- or three-star General, and ship them all over the country and even around the world. Peoria Flag also supplies flags for local governments within a 60-mile radius of Peoria. While flags and flagpoles continue to be the big ticket item for the Blaseks, the other part of the company’s title—Peoria Flag AND Decorating—is where they’ve seen the biggest expansion. “There has been an explosion in the different types of decorations for holidays such as Halloween. I think more people decorate for that than any other holiday,” says John. “St. Patrick’s Day is also big for us—we sell a lot of decorations. I think some of that is because of the parade (in downtown Peoria). A lot of people watch it or are in it—we’re in it.” (Becky is a Sullivan, sister of Peoria businessman and State Senate candidate Pat Sullivan.) John’s father taught him from an early age not to put all of his eggs in one basket, that diversification was key to business survival. It’s a lesson that serves him well these days. Peoria Flag used to do a sizable chunk of business providing
decorations for conventions and fairs. Fifteen years ago they serviced 17 fairs, but these days they do just three and even those are scaled way back because of tighter budgets and dwindling state and local funding. Their convention business takes them all over Illinois—something John values for the opportunity it gives to renew old acquaintances each year. In recent years, Peoria Flag has added more components to the retail side of the business including giftware, hostess gifts, a new embroidery machine for personalized shirts, purses, and other items, and a machine that makes customized vinyl banners with a quick turnaround time. “our slogan is ‘Service We’re Proud of,’ so we always try to do what’s best for our customers. We recently had a lady come in, she had been hosting an exchange student and wanted to send her home with a variety of holiday decorations. The girls spent about an hour in the back room pulling out things for her to choose from—Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. It’s those kinds of things people remember. It doesn’t matter if you spend two dollars or $200, we’re going to treat you the same.” After 114 years—57 of those for the Blasek family—it’s a spirit of community that’s here to stay.
drink of the month
Rhubarb Collins1 (4 oz) stalk of rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar 2 oz gin
1 oz lemon or lime juice 2 -4 oz chilled champagne or soda water
Combine rhubarb, sugar and 3/4 cup of water and bring to boil. Reduce and simmer 20
minutes, until thick and pink. =Cool syrup and pour through a sieve over a bowl, get rid of
the solids leftover. Syrup can be saved for 1 week in an airtight container.
In a shaker, mix 1 oz of the syrup, with the gin and lemon/lime juice. Add ice and shake for
20 seconds. Strain into a highball glass and top with champagne or soda water. Enjoy this
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dish of the month
Wild Caught Copper River Sockeye Salmon
Summer is the prime season for grilling and Dixon's has thick, juicy wild salmon steaks in a unique zesty sauce just waiting to kiss the flames.
Get it at Dixon's Seafood Shoppe in East Peoria.
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w o r d s & d e s i g n b y n i c o l e b l a c k b u r n
The kids are on summer vacation, the daylight seems to last twice as long as it did just a few short months ago. Vacation time awaits, and your
frazzled mind has already begun to melt into the pavement like a dropped popsicle. Softball practices, weddings, graduation parties,
shedding the winter blubber and pasty skin to avoid resembling a beached white whale by the poolsidesummer doesn’t possess
quite the same joie de vivre it did when we were uninhibited by life’s endless interjections. That is why this summer, we
give you and your family leave to make this year different, one to remember as you recapture your free spirit.
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Step one, disconnect. Forget about your phone, turn off the television (there’s nothing but reruns anyway), and leave your social networking tools behind. Connect face to face for a change. Communicate with your family and friends, because chances are you will share a much more meaningful experience in comparison to commenting on someone’s Facebook wall, playing a game of Words with Friends, or popping on the DVD players and iPods in the car to keep the kids occupied instead of involved. Think back to your childhood… now think about how your children will reminisce about theirs. In my experience there were days when there was nothing planned, I had no cell phone and I would have hours and hours to spend outdoors with my friends exploring the backyard jungle, daydreaming, camping, and riding bikes until our backsides were too sore to sit upon. If you want to evoke those feelings again, disengage from others’ expectations and engage in a fresh mindset where wonder and possibility still exist. For there is a tendency to let our daily grind and endless routines leave us jaded and spiritually withdrawn. We find ourselves looking forward to the weekend reprieve only to find that it is filled with activities that leave us wishing for a further reprieve. Due to this circumstance, I have put together a short guide of summer activities that will aide in your pursuit of a memorable year, leaving you refreshed instead of stressed.
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Get up early. I know this is not the immediate activity that pops in your head when thinking of summer, but to start the day fresh, it’s a must. Take some time alone to collect your thoughts, enjoy a cup of coffee, do some yoga or read a book. This will set the tone of your day rather than racing around in a mad dash to get out the door.
Plan a staycation. If you have small children, then you know vacationing can be extremely stressful and costly and the sad part is they most likely won’t remember the trip. For one summer, plan to stay in your area. Have a date night with your better half, finish that lingering home improvement project—spend quality time together. Get creative and explore all of the enriching LoCAL events and classes. Junction City hosts “Walk on Wednesdays” with live music and outdoor dining. The Spirit of Peoria offers moonlit cruises on the weekends and Glen oak Amphitheatre has Family Flicks every Monday evening under the stars. Take time to volunteer as a family and help a cause that is in great need.
Get outside, forget tech. See how long you and your family can go without watching television, checking cell phones, surfing the web, and playing video games. It’s true that technology helps us throughout our days by leaps and bounds but the more we let it think for us, the less thinking we do ourselves. See the world around you with your own eyes and not through a screen for a change.
Awaken your right brain. Feed your creativity and make something. Everyone has a creative side and a need to express themselves, however on
countless occasions I’ve heard the excuse “but I’m just not an artist”. Art can be intimidating, but don’t talk yourself out of expressing yourself simply because you’re not Rembrandt. Creative expression is your personal playground to say what you want to say and show what you want to show regardless of other’s opinions. If you are lacking inspiration, check out CIAo (Central Illinois Artists organization) First Fridays down by the riverfront and partake in the local art scene of Peoria where you can interact with the artists in their studios, some of them even offer workshops and classes to give you a jumpstart.
Be spontaneous. Break from routine. As they say, if our lives aren’t stirred up once in a while, a layer of scum will form on the top. So go try that exotic dish that you’ve always skirted around in favor of your usual pizza. Go dancing. Every first and third Friday downtown at the Contemporary Art Center, Ed Caballero and his wife host salsa dancing lessons—it’s a great way to meet new people and loosen up those hips. Pull a good old switcheroo. Tell the kids that you take them to get their tetanus shot updated, then WHAM! just when they are distracted and pouting, pull up to the water park or the ice cream parlor or the zoo. They will be even more surprised and it will be even more memorable!
savor the moment. Don't be afraid of silence. It seems that we barely leave ourselves any time to breathe these days as we stack activities right against each other. Why not enjoy and get the most out of the present moment rather than thinking back or looking too far forward. Enjoy the now while you have it.
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Here are a few more ideas to get
your summer off to a great start
i shed the pool for a local lake.
i pack a picnic.i nature scavenger hunt.
i climb a tree.
i go for a drive without a destination.
i break out the water balloons.
i go for a walk with a sketch pad.
i volunteer.
i take the family camping.
i make a photo-a-day journal.
i make dinner together as a family.
i plant a garden.
i shoot a short film.
i make a time capsule.
i lay out under the stars.
i build something.
i look for treasure.
i go ice skating.
i make s'mores.i adopt a pet.
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listings & directory
If you have an event for our listings, send the details to [email protected]. We must receive items by the first of the month prior to the event, i.e. June events are due May 1st. (Space is limited. Not every event can be included and items may be edited). Events we list include live entertainment, art exhibits, sporting events, etc.
If you are interested in an event, call first: Things change.
Bradley university concerts: Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W Barker Avenue, Peoria. Free. Students free. 309.677.2650 or www.bradley.edu
chillicothe Park District: Shore Acres Park Clubhouse, 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe, IL 61523. 309.274.3409 or www.chillicotheparkdistrict.org
conklin’s Barn ii Dinner theatre: Goodfield, IL. 309.965.2545
contemporary art center: 305 SW Water St, Peoria. Tue–Sat 11a–5p. 309.674.6822 or www.peoriacac.org
corn stock theatre center: upper Bradley Park. 309.676.2196 or www.cornstocktheatre.com
east Peoria/Fon du lac Park District: Fon du Lac Administration Center, 201 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611. 309.699.3923, [email protected] or www.fondulacpark.com
eastlight theatre: 1401 E Washington, East Peoria. Ticket prices: 309.699.7469 or www.eastlighttheatre.com
Forest Park nature center: 5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights. 309.686.3360, 309.681.2838 or www.peoriaparks.org
Peoria Zoo: 2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603. 309.686.3365 or www.peoriaparks.org.
icc Performing arts center: East Peoria Campus, 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635. 309.694.5136 or www.icc.edu/arts
icc north campus: 5407 N university, Peoria. 309.694.5136 or www.icc.edu/arts
Jukebox comedy club: 309.673.5853 3527 W Farmington Rd, Peoria.
lakeview museum: 1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria. Gallery hours: 10a-5p Tue–Sat; 10-8 Thur, 12-5p Sun. $6 adults; $5 age 60+, $4 ages 3–17. 309.686.7000 or www.lakeview-museum.org
morton Park District: 349 W Birchwood St, Morton, IL. 309.263.7429 or [email protected]
Pekin Park District: 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554. 309.347.7275 or [email protected]
Peoria art Guild: Foster Art Center, 203 Harrison, Peoria. Hours: Mon–Fri 9a-5p. 309.637.2787 or www.peoriaartguild.org
Peoria Ballet: 809 W Detweiller Dr, Peoria, IL 61615. 309.690.7990 or www.peoriaballet.com
Peoria civic center: 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602. 309.673.3200 box office, 309.680.3551 for Jenny Winne in group sales or www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com or 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster or www.ticketmaster.com
Peoria Park District: Lower Glen oak Park Pavilion, 2218 N Prospect Rd, 61603. 309.682.1200 or www.peoriaparks.org
Peoria Players theatre: 4300 N university, Peoria. 309.688.4473 or www.peoriaplayers.org
reel to real: Focus on Film: Showing film at ICC North Campus, 309.339.3001 or www.r2rfocus.org
Washington Park District: 105 S Spruce, Washington, IL 61571. 309.444.9413 or www.washingtonparkdistrict.com
events in july 2012
get out and shop local!
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Through 7/10 Fine Art Show, Graham Hospital Atrium Gallery. 309.645.7109, www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com
Through 7/1 Nunsense A-Men! Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Thurs–Sat doors open 6p, buffet 6:30–7:30p, show 8p; Sun doors open 12p, buffet 12–1p, show 1:30p. $33–$39. 309.965.2545, www.barn2.com
Through 7/31 Exhibiting artist David Linneweh, Member Artists Exhibition, Members’ kids Show, Peoria Art Guild. 9a–5p. www.peoriaartguild.org
Through 8/5 Peoria Municipal Band’s 75th season. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sun 7p, Glen oak Amphitheater; Wed 7p, Water Street/Warehouse District (7/4 is moved to 7/3); 7/13 at Springdale Cemetery 7p; 7/27 at St. Philomena’s Church 7p. Free.
Through 9/8 Sidewalk Sales and Open Air Market, downtown and Jones Park, Canton. Amish baked goods, crafts, primitives, antiques, jewelry, candles furniture, collectibles, music, and more. 2nd Sat of the month 9a–3p. Free. 309.647.2677, www.cantonillinois.org
Through 9/20 Farmers Market, Pekin Main Street, Capital Street (Between Court & Elizabeth). Thurs 4–6p. 309.353.3100, www.pekinmainstreet.com
Through 9/26 Walk on Wednesdays, Junction City Shopping Center. outdoor dining, store sales, live music. Wed 5–9p. 309.219.3187, www.facebook.com/junctioncityshoppingcenter
Through 9/27 Stark County Farmers Market, Downtown Wyoming. Fresh produce and homemade baked goods. Thurs 3:30–6:30p. 309.695.4739
Through 9/29 Peoria Riverfront Market. Featuring Illinois-grown produce, meats, cheeses, fresh breads, herbs, flowers, jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items, candles, and more. Sat 8a–12p. Free. 309.671.5555, www.peoriariverfront.com
Through 10/28 Pioneer Days, Sommer Park. Last Sun of month. 1–4p. $2/person. 309.691.8423, www.peoriaparks.org
Through 12/7 Fridays at 309. First Fri of the month, live music, drinks, complimentary light buffet 5–8p, entertainment 9p–1a. Presented by Absolut Vodka-Cocktails Perfected. www.309peoria.com
Through 12/8 Peoria Poetry Club meets at Riverview Senior Living Community, East Peoria. Second Sat 12–2p. 309.545.2365, www.peoriapoetryclub.com
Through 12/17 River Valley Cloggers, Methodist on Allen Rd, 3rd Fl. Mon 6:15–8p (Beginners classes begin June 4 from 5:30–6:15p). www.peoriaparks.org
Through 12/21 Salsa at CAC, Contemporary Art Center. 1st & 3rd Fridays, dance lessons 8:30–9:30p, open dancing 9:30p–12:30a to DJ Ed Caballero. $3/members, $6/nonmembers. 671.5555, www.peoriacac.org
Through 12/28 Fri Swing at CAC, Contemporary Art Center. 4th Fridays, dance lessons 8:30–9:30p, open dancing 9:30p–12:30a to DJ Matt Vasquez. $3/members, $6/nonmembers. 671.5555, www.peoriacac.org
Through 12/28 Live At The Five Spot, Contemporary Art Center. Fri 5:30–7:30p. $7/members, $10/nonmembers. 671.5555, www.peoriacac.org, www.peoriariverfront.com
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Through 12/27 Free Wine Tasting, Wines ‘n More, Morton. Thurs 5–7p. Free. 291.0899, www.winesnmore.net
Through 12/28 Friday Night Wine Tastings at French Toast/Wine Country in the Heights. one glass, 5 tastes/$5. 686.0234, www.winecountry-frenchtoast.com
Through 12/28 German Dinners at the Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria. Fri 5–8p. Weekly entertainment, cash bar, meals $12/adults, $6/children, desserts $2. Free. 691.7484, www.peoriagermans.net
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7/1–3 Peoria Chiefs vs. kane County Cougars, o’Brien Field. Sun 2p, Mon 7p, Tues 6:30p. Club box $10, Lawn $7. 309.680.4008, www.milb.com
7/1–8/1 The Tempest, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton. July 1 and 4: 2:00 PM, July 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 @ 7:30p, Aug 1 @ 2p. Free. 815.879.5656, www.festival56.com
7/3–10 The 39 Steps, Grace Performing Arts Center, Princeton. July 3, 5, 6, 7 @ 7:30p, July 8 @ 2p, July 10 @ 2p and 7:30p. Adults $26, Seniors (65+) $24, Students $13. 815.879.5656, www.festival56.com
7/3–4 Methodist Red White and Boom, Festival Park on Peoria Riverfront. Tues opening act 7p, Foghat 8:30p, Blue oyster Cult 10p; Wed Fireworks. $20.00 (available in advance at The Riverfront Visitors Center, Water Street; Co-op Music Stores in Peoria, East Peoria, and Pekin; and at Shandi’s Music and More in Washington and Canton); remaining tickets available at the gates for $25. www.redwhiteandboom.us
7/4 Bass Pro’s 4th of July, East Peoria, Parking lot #2. Games like washer toss, ladder ball and baggo; food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones; free face painting and prizes galore. 3–9p. http://basspro.com
7/4–6 Peoria Chiefs vs. Burlington Bees, o’Brien Field. Wed 5:30p, Thurs–Fri 7p. Club box $10, Lawn $7. 309.680.4008, www.milb.com
7/5–8/19 Funny Business, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Thurs–Sat doors open 6p, buffet 6:30–7:30p, show 8p; Sun doors open 12p, buffet 12–1p, show 1:30p. $33–$39. 309.965.2545, www.barn2.com
7/6 CIAO First Fridays, downtown Peoria (12 locations). 5–9p. www.ciaopeoria.com
7/6 Peoria Pops Orchestra presents “Super Heroes and Outer Space,” Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington. 7–9p. $15/adults, $12/Seniors and Students, $10/groups of 8 or more. 309.444.8222, www.fivepointswashington.org
7/6 Sixteen Candles, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. Gate open 7:30p. $7. www.sixteencandlesband.com, www.peoriariverfront.com
7/6 Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30–10p. Adults/$16, seniors/$14, kids 4-12/$10, infants free. 309.637.8000, www.spiritofpeoria.com
7/6–8 Baseball Players Association - 2012 BPA State Championships, Eastside Centre, East Peoria. 815.953.6306, www.playbpa.com
7/6–14 Festival 56 Production: Carousel, PHS Council Auditorium, Princeton. July 6,7,12,13,14: 7:30p, July 8: 2p. Adults/$26, Seniors/$24, Students/$13, Cabarets/Beginning Stages/$8 (at the door). 815.879.5656, www.festival56.com
7/6–8 National Softball Association - 2012 Express overexposure WS Qualifier, Eastside Centre, East Peoria. 309.264.5490
7/6 Splashdown Water Park’s Family Fun Nights, East Peoria. Fri 7–9:30p. 309.694.1867$4, $15/group of 4. www.fondulacpark.com
7/7 MCB Cycling Classic, Historic Downtown District, Morton. 309.370.8296, www.peoriabicycleclub.com
7/7 WeddingBanned, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30p (gates open). $7. www.weddingbanned.com, www.peoriariverfront.com
7/11–13 Peoria Chiefs vs. Dayton Dragons, o’Brien Field. 7p. Club box $10, Lawn $7. 309.680.4008, www.milb.com
7/12 Velocity Teen Dance, Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall. 8p. $15 admission with Facebook RSVP (ID Req) and $20 admission without (ID Req). www.peoriaciviccenter.com
how will you show your spirit?
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7/12–15 Community Children’s Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, Peoria Players Theatre. Thurs–Sat 7p, Fri–Sun 1:30p. Sun performance will be signed for the hearing impaired. $12/adults, $8/seniors & children 12 and under. 309.681.2861, www.artspartners.net, www.peoriaparks.org
7/12 CEFCU Jazz Series featuring Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7–9p. Free.
7/12 Prairie to Prairie Ride, Riverfront Visitors Center. 6p. 309.686.7000, http://ivwheelmn.org
7/12 Vet Camp (day 1), Linden Hill Farms. Learn how to diagnose cows, horses, sheep and pigs, safely catch and handle animals, listen to heart abnormalities, trim hooves, take temperatures and milk cows. 12 years and up. 8–5p. 309.697.4041, www.lindenhillfarms.com
7/13–21 Heart of Illinois Fair, Peoria Expo Gardens. opens 4p weekdays and 12p Sat and Sun. Adults 13 and over/$8, child 6-12/$4, under 6 free. 309.691.6332, www.expogardensinc.com
7/13 Hairbanger’s Ball, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30p (gates open). $7. Hairbangers Ball, a tribute to “The Decade of Decadence”, is ready to rock the
7/13–15 National Softball Association - 2012 East Peoria Express All Star Tournament, Eastside Centre, East Peoria. 309.253.8222, www.playnsa.com
7/14 Concert at the Vineyard, Triple Dog Dare, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating; wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crax, & chocolates for sale. 7–10:45p. $5, under 12 free. 309.645.5054, www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
7/14 Cruise In, Downtown Morton. 4–9p. Free. 309.291.0899, http://winesnmore.net
7/14 Mike and Joe, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30p. $7. www.peoriariverfront.com
7/14–17 Peoria Chiefs vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods, o’Brien Field. Sat 6:30p, Sun 2p, Mon 11a. Club box $10, Lawn $7. 309.680.4008, www.milb.com
7/15 Art and Wine Festival, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Artists specializing in ceramics, glass, wood, metal work, jewelry, oil painting and fiber; local Car Clubs have been invited to display their cars; wine tasting and music by Greg Williams all day; chalk art area for kids. 12–6p. Free. 309.645.5054, www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
7/17 Taste of Washington, Washington Square. 5–8p. 309.444.9921, www.washingtoncoc.com
7/17–21 Festival 56: Lend Me a Tenor, Grace Performing Arts Center, Princeton. Tues, Thurs, Fri 7:30p, Sat 2p & 7:30p. Adults/$26, Seniors/$24, Students/$13, Cabarets/Beginning Stages/$8 (at the door). 815.879.5656, www.festival56.com
7/17–20 Summer Adventure for Kids, Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewiston. 9:30a–3:30p. Ages 9–16; register by 7/9. 309.547.3721, www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson/
7/19–21 Balloons at the Park, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe. Balloon rides, flights, races, great food and music, children’s games and activities, car and truck show, and a business expo. 309.693.9667, www.balloonsatthepark.com
7/19 A Neil Diamond Tribute, Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington. 7–9p. $20. 309.444.8222, www.fivepointswashington.org
7/19 CEFCU Jazz Series featuring Billy Cook Quartet, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7–9p. Free.
7/19–20 Farm Camp, Linden Hill Farms. Youth ages 8 years and older learn animal husbandry, food production and responsibility firsthand on a genuine working farm; camp responsibilities include caring for the flock of sheep, feeding the ducks and hens, washing cows, taming foals and making homemade butter. Register 1 week before. Thurs 8–4a, Fri 6a–3:30p. 309.697.4041, www.lindenhillfarms.com
7/19–21 Illinois High School Association - 2012 officials Conference. 309.663.6377, www.ihsa.org
7/20 Too White Crew, CEFCu Center Stage at The Landing, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30p (gates open). $7.
7/20 Vet Camp (day 2), Linden Hill Farms (on call with vet while they make large and small animal calls). 8a–5p. 12 years and older. 309.697.4041, www.lindenhillfarms.com
Wanna go for a balloon ride?
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7/20–26 Festival 56: And Then There Were None, PHS Council Auditorium, Princeton. Fri. Sat, Tues, Thurs 7:30p, Sun 2p. Adults/$26, Seniors/$24, Students/$13, Cabarets/Beginning Stages/$8 (at the door). 815.879.5656, www.festival56.com
7/20 Alice Cooper, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 8p. $39.50–$57.50. www.peoriaciviccenter.com
7/21 Concert at the Vineyard: Sister Groove & the Crosstown Jam, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating; bring your own foods, just no beverages of any kind; wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crax, & chocolates for sale. 7–10:45p. $5, under 12 free. 309.645.5054, www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com, www.sistergroove.com
7/21 Rodd Tuffcurls & the Bench Press, CEFCu Center Stage at The Landing, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30p (gates open). $7. www.peoriariverfront.com, www.rodtuffcurls.com
7/21 Stark County Corn Boil, Thomas Park, Wyoming. Corn foods, kiddie parade and games, craft booths, car, truck and tractor show, and music. 12–7p. Free. http://starkco.illinois.gov
7/22 Fresh Music Festival, Peoria Civic Center Arena. Artist lineup includes Doug E. Fresh, keith Sweat, k-Ci & JoJo, GuY and SWV. 7:30p. $32–$57. www.peoriaciviccenter.com
7/25–27 Peoria Chiefs, vs. Cedar Rapids kernels, o’Brien Field. 7p. Club box $10, lawn $7. 309.680.4008, www.milb.com
7/26 CEFCU Jazz Series featuring Judy Page & Speakeasy, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7–9p. Free. www.peoriariverfront.com
7/26 Eric’s West Peoria Deli Ride, Quest Charter Academy (old Loucks School) parking lot. 6p. 309.686.7000, http://ivwheelmn.org
7/27 Artists on the Boardwalk & Classic Car Show, Junction City, Peoria Heights. 4–8p.
7/27 Jammsammich at The Landing, CEFCu Center Stage, Peoria RiverFront. 7:30p (gates open). $7. www.peoriariverfront.com
7/27–8/5 Festival 56: Cabaret, Grace Performing Arts Center, Princeton. July 27, 28, 31 @ 7:30p, July 29 @ 2p, Aug 1, 3, 4 @ 7:30p, Aug 2 @ 2p & 7:30p, Aug 5 @ 2p. Adults/$26, Seniors/$24, Students/$13, Cabarets/Beginning Stages/$8 (at the door). 815.879.5656, www.festival56.com
7/27–29 Just for Kids Golf Tournament, Fon du Lac Golf Course. Ages 2–15. Fri evening is for the chipping and putting contests for all age divisions; Sat ages 2–9 play, Sun ages 10–15 play. All participants recieve a t-shirt, participation award, and goody bag. www.fondulacpark.com
7/27–28 Midwest Cigar Summit, Jimmy’s Bar- West Peoria. Fri 5p–12a, Sat 2–10p. 309.621.1006, www.midwestcigarsummit.com
7/27–29 Morton BBQ Throwdown, Downtown Morton, on First St. 309.573.1276, www.mortonbbqthrowdown.com.
7/27–28 Pekin Main Street Super Cruise, downtown Pekin. Live music, food, and vehicle-related vendors, awards, and spirits will be available. Fri 5–11p, Sat 2–8p. 309.353.3100
7/28 Down to Earth Bellydance presents “Women’s Strength,” Dingledine Music Hall, Bradley university. This is an annual bellydance show featuring Central Illinois Bellydance troupes. 100% of the proceeds from this show benefit Tri-County Women Strength. Tickets are $15 per adult and $5 for kids 12 & under. Come on out and enjoy some amazing performances, free food, and a great cause! 6p. www.facebook.com/downtoearthbellydance
7/28 Concert at the Vineyard, Bubblegum Jack, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating; bring your own foods, just no beverages of any kind, wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crax, & chocolates for sale. 7–10:45p. $5, under 12 free. 309.645.5054, www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
7/28 Fiesta en el Rio, Peoria RiverFront. www.peoriariverfront.com
7/28 I Spy A Wish Team Adventure, uftring Weston Chevy Cadillac, Peoria. Participants use clues to find locations that are hidden in the Peoria Area meeting Make-A-Wish kids along the way. 1–5p. 309.303.1542, www.peoriaarea.com/i-spy-a-wish
7/28–30 Peoria Chiefs, vs. Beloit Snappers, o’Brien Field. Sat 2p, Sun 2p, Mon 7p. Club box $10, lawn $7. 309.680.4008, www.milb.com
7/29 Alzheimer’s Association benefit/concert, kickapoo Creek Winery. 12–6p. $10. 309.495.9463, www.kickapoocreekwinery.com
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live music directoryBasta O’neill’s, 661 N Cummings Lane,
Washington, 309.444.5500
Bernardi's restaurant north
lake of the Woods Plaza
1220 North Brentfield, Dunlap, 309.243.8888,
www.bernardirestaurants.com
central illinois Jazz society,
309.692.5330, www.peoriajazz.com
Gracie's sports Grille,
1021 N Cummings Ln, Washington 309.444.7313
www.graciesrestaurant.net
Jim’s steakhouse,
110 SW Jefferson, Peoria, 309.673.5300
live at the Five spot,
CAC at 305 SW Water St, 309.674.6822
mackinaw Valley Vineyard,
East of Mackinaw, $5 adm, 309.359.WINE
martini’s on Water street,
212 SW Water St, Peoria, 309.655.5003
Peoria Pizza Works, 3921 N Prospect
Rd, Peoria Heights, 309.682.5446
the Publik House, Peoria Heights
red Barn, 621 W Glen Ave, Peoria, 309.692.3792
rhythm Kitchen, 305 SW Water St, Peoria,
309.676.9668,
sky Harbor steakhouse,
1321 N Park Rd, Peoria, 309.674.5532
Weaverridge Golf club,
5100 WeaverRidge Blvd, Peoria, 309.691.3344
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Sundays
Ed kaizer, Weaver Ridge, 10:30a–1:30p
Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band and The Boss Quartet, led by Mike Nellas, Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark Recreation Center, 7/15, 6p & 7:15p, $5/members, $7/nonmembers
Art & wine Festival, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 7/15, 12-6p
Mondays
Mike & Carrie, Martini’s on Water Street, 10p–2a
Tuesdays
Eddie & Judy Howard, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
open Stage with Joe Piccoli, Rhythm kitchen, 6–8p
Wednesdays
Jimmy Binkley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7–11p
Gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
Live jazz, Rhythm kitchen, 6:30–8:30p
Central Illinois Jazz orchestra, Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, 7/4, 7–9p
Thursdays
Gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 7:30p–1a
Larry Harms Trio, Basta o’Neill’s Washington, 6–9p
Steve Degenford, 2Chez, 6:30–8:30p
David Berchtold or Melinda (Mindy) Brown, Rhythm kitchen, 7–9p
CEFCu Jazz Series, CEFCu Center Stage, 7–9p
Picking on Series, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, last Thursday (7/27), 7–9p
Fridays
Gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 7:30p–1a
Greg Williams, Bruce Saurs Black Rabbit Corner Bar & Eats (Fulton St), 6–11p
Mike Cheesman, Fox Pub & Café, 8–10:30p
Live at the Five Spot, Contemporary Art Center, $7/members, $10/nonmembers, 5:30p
Dave Hoffman & Friends, Two25 in the Mark Twain Hotel, 5–7p
Rob Williams Soggy Bottom Blues Band, Pounders Premier Nightclub, 6–9p
Chris Tarpley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p
Live music, Willett’s Winery & Cellar, 7–10p
unwind with Wine, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 7–9p, $5
Southside Cindy, Rhythm kitchen, 7/6, 8–11p
Sixteen Candles, CEFCu Center Stage, 7/6, 7:30p, $7
Change up, Rhythm kitchen, 7/13, 8–11p
Doran & the Soul Mystics, Rhythm kitchen, 7/20, 8–11p
Too White Crew, CEFCu Center Stage at The Landing, 7/20, 7:30p, $7
Ed & Judy Howard, Rhythm kitchen, 7/27, 8–11p
Jammsammich, CEFCu Center Stage, 7/27, 7:30p, $7
Saturdays
Jimmy Binkley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p–12
Eddie & Judy Howard, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
Dave Parkinson & Friends, Rhythm kitchen, 7/7, 8–11p
Jammsammich, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 7/7, 7-10:45p
king Pin, Rhythm kitchen, 7/14, 8–11p
Triple Dog Dare, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 7/14, 7-10:45p
Mike and Joe, CEFCu Center Stage, 7/14, 7:30p, $7
Jera & The Absolutes, Rhythm kitchen, 7/21, 8–11p
Sister Groove & CTJ, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 7/21, 7-10:45p
Full Flavor, Rhythm kitchen, 7/28, 8–11p
Bubblegum Jack, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 7/28, 7-10:45p
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(1) Fashion: It’s a creative outlet showcased through my style blog: Jane-squared.blogspot.com. Find style at JCrew, Nordstrom, Pink Sugar, ShoeBiz...
(2) Tech Must Haves: Google, Phil Collins Pandora station (Pandora.com) & a runner's favorite: MapMyFitness App (iTunes).
(3) Kickin’ NonProfits that make a true difference: HOI United Way, LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corp.), and Center for Prevention of Abuse.
(4) Polaroid Camera: A true classic. Find them on eBay.com & Goodwill.
(5) Travel: Don’t miss the ceviche in Lima & the views at Macchu Picchu are really that incredible. Check out Hipmunk.com for the best fares.
(6) Ahoy matey! The Captain’s Burger with Dock Sauce. Get it at The Burger Barge.
(7) Thrifting: I love finding treasures like vintage jewelry and milk glass. Visit Lost & Found on Prospect or the annual Moss Avenue sale.
(8) This American Life on NPR: Saturdays from 1-2 on 89.9
(9) Sweets: whoppers & chocolate covered gummy bears. Get your sugar fix at The Nut House.
(10) Summer reads: BossyPants by Tina Fey, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, and Men’s magazines like Esquire & Details are my personal favorites.
Pick them up at I know You Like A Book.