Entertainment

Arts calendar

Items for the Music and Arts Calendar must be received in writing 10 days before publication. Releases must include your name and daytime telephone number. Send to Music & Arts, c/o Sunday Department, Journal Star, 1 News Plaza, Peoria, IL 61643. Items may be sent by fax to 686-3296.

Theater

"Dracula," 2 p.m. Oct. 26, and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-31 and Nov. 1, Center for the Performing Arts, Illinois State University, Normal. Admission: $15/adults; $10/students and seniors. Call 438-2535.

"Critical Review," audience participation murder mystery dinner theater, 4 p.m. Oct. 26, Hanna City Community Center, 511 N. Main St., Hanna City. Admission: $20/adults; $10/children 10 and younger. Call 565-0744.

"A Devil Inside," 7 p.m. Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1, Carl Sandburg College Fine Arts Theatre, Building F, Galesburg. Tickets: $5/adults; $3/non-CSC students; free/seniors, CSC students and employees with ID. Call 341-5287.

"Tartuffe," 8 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College, Galesburg. Admission: $10/adults; $5/seniors; free/students. Call 341-7337.

"Frankenstein," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 5-8, Pritchard Theatre, Eureka College. Admission: $7/adults; $3/students. Call 467-6363.

"Crooks and Characters," Peoria Prairie Tellers Storytelling Guild presentation, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Admission: $5/advance; $7/door. Call 691-0508.

"The History and Craft of Whiskey," presented by Prairie Folklore Theatre, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, 416 Hamilton Blvd. Admission: $25. Call 689-8000.

"The Odd Couple," through Nov. 2, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Thursday-Saturday evenings (doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.) and Sunday matinees (doors open noon, show 1:30 p.m.). Tickets: $30-$34. Call 965-2545.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," YouTheater presentation, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Nov. 5, Peoria Civic Center Theater. Tickets: $6. Call 676-8700.

"Perfect Wedding," Nov. 6-Dec. 31, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Thursday-Saturday evenings (doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.) and Sunday matinees (doors open noon, show 1:30 p.m.). Also Wednesday evenings in December. Tickets: $30-$34. New Year’s Eve performances: $40 matinee, $60 evening. Call 965-2545.

"Bottoms Up!" presented by Black Hawk East Community Players, 8 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 14-15, and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 16, Black Hawk East Auditorium, Kewanee. Tickets: $7. Call 853-5306.

"Forever Plaid," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and 12-15, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 16, Peoria Players Theatre, 4300 N. University. Tickets: $17/adults; $12/ages 18 and younger. Call 688-4473.

"The Great High School Whodunit," Teen Mystery Theater production, 6 p.m. Nov. 8, Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave. Tickets: $15. Call 681-2860.

Exhibits

"Thomas C. Jackson: Politics and the People," "Jim Allen: The Clinton Years and Other Political Cartoons" and "Political Cartoons Past and Present," Oct. 28-Nov. 20, Western Illinois University Art Gallery, Macomb. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. Talk by Jackson: 11 a.m. Oct. 29. Allen gallery walk: 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. Call 298-1587.

Andy Warhol photographs, through Oct. 31, Bradley University’s Heuser Art Center, 1400 W. Bradley Ave. Hours: 1:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Free. Call 677-2242.

American Indian artist Farrell Cockrum, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 26, Bibo Gallerie, 4921 N. Sheridan Road. Call 691-0126.

"Transfigurations" by Jana Marcus, through Oct. 31, Illinois State University Galleries, Room 100, Center for the Visual Arts. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday; 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday; and 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Call 438-5487.

"Drawn to Peoria," group exhibit curated by Preston Jackson, through Oct. 31, Preston Jackson Gallery, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donation requested. Call 674-6822.

"Dreams of Iron and Steel," works by East Peoria artist Todd Snyder, through Oct. 31, Len G. Everett Gallery, Hewes Library, Monmouth College, Monmouth. Hours: 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-midnight Sunday. Reception: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 457-2190.

Works by Western Illinois University faculty member Don Crouch, various media, through Oct. 31, Side View Gallery, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donation requested. Call 674-6822.

"The Graphic Imperative: International Posters for Peace, Social Justice and The Environment 1965-2005," through Oct. 31, Illinois State University, University Galleries College of Fine Arts, Normal. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Call 438-5487.

New work by Gary Viviano, through Oct. 31, Illinois Central College, Gallery 305A. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. Call 694-5529.

New Works on Paper by Allyn Stewart, through Oct. 31, Illinois Central College, Performing Arts Center Gallery. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. Call 694-5529.

"Portals," mixed media display by Vin Luong, Nov. 1-Dec. 15, Picture This Gallery, 4607 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14. Call 681-1865.

Eighth annual Around the Corner Art Walk, 4-9 p.m. Nov. 7, studios at 411 N. Center St., 105B W. Monroe and 101 W. Monroe St., all in historic downtown Bloomington. Call 452-1050.

"Knox College Faculty – Past and Present Exhibition," through Nov. 8, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St., Galesburg. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 342-7415.

"Painting Pink Pajamas," group exhibition by contemporary painters, Nov. 8-Jan. 2, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donation requested. Opening reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Call 674-6822.

Keith & Shari Grace, Nov. 8-Jan. 2, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donation requested. Opening reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Call 674-6822.

"Land of Color and Enchantment: The Charles & Jeanette Gilchrist White Collection of Southwestern American Art," through Nov. 9, Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Gallery admission: $6/adults, $5/seniors 60 and older, $4/ages 3-17. Call 686-7000.

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit, through Nov. 14, Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 686-3360.

"Pet Portraits," art exhibit and fundraiser with Peoria Humane Society involving auction of "designer doghouses," through Nov. 15, Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison St. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission: Free/guild members; $2/nonmembers. Fundraiser: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15 (tickets: $20/members; $25/nonmembers). Call 627-2787.

Local Color Series: Photography by Lori Brooks, through Nov. 21, Fleming Art Gallery, Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission: Free/guild members; $2/nonmembers. Call 627-2787.

Undergraduate juried show, through Nov. 26, Bradley University’s Hartmann Center Art Gallery. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reception: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 23. Call 677-2242.

"Festina Lente," woodblock prints by Cathie Crawford, through Nov. 29, McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St., Bloomington. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25. Call 829-0011.

"Family Stories" by Nichole Gronvold Roller, through December, Arbor Gallery at Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Call 495-9463.

"Within the Emperor’s Garden: The Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion," through May 2009, Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Gallery admission: $6/adults, $5/seniors 60 and older, $4/ages 3-17. Call 686-7000.

"A Turbulent Time: Perspectives of the Vietnam War," through Aug. 7, 2010, McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5/adults; $4/seniors; free/children and students with ID. Call 827-0438.

Music

St. Martin Chamber Players, 3 p.m. Oct. 26, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 103 S. Richard Pryor Place. Free-will offering. Call 682-8977.

The Chosen Ones, 6 p.m. Oct. 26, Eastside Bible Church, 1310 W. Jefferson St., Morton. Free-will offering. Call 263-2057.

Knox College Choir, 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College, Galesburg, Free. Call 341-7337.

Todd Kelly Quintet, faculty recital, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Bradley University’s Dingeldine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker. Free. Call 677-2242.

Kimberly Gordon Trio, also featuring Chris Foreman and Andy Brown, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Bradley University’s Dingeldine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker. Free. Call 677-2425.

"Honeyboy" Edwards with The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets: $21-$25. Call 342-2299.

Southside Cindy & the Slip-Tones, Live at the Five Spot, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St.

Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall, Bloomington. Free. Call 556-3061.

"Spooktacular" Halloween concert featuring Monmouth College Big Band and vocal ensembles The Scotsmen, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Kasch Performance Hall, Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, Monmouth College, Monmouth.

East Peoria Music Revue, Branson-style show, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1, Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington St., East Peoria. Tickets: $8/person; $15/couple. Call 369-8487.

Heart of Illinois Chorus, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Performing Arts Center, Illinois Central College, East Peoria. Admission: $10. Call 694-5136.

Chapter 6 Vocal Band, 8:15 p.m. Nov. 1, Caterpillar Performing Arts Center, Five Points Washington. Admission: $20. Call 444-8222.

Pianists Ed and Janet Kaizer, 3 p.m. Nov. 2, Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd. Free-will offering.

Hard Bop Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Lecture/Recital Hall, Illinois Central College, East Peoria. Free. Call 694-5136.

"Jongleur," medieval program by musician Ron Cook, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Dingeldine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave. Free. Call 677-2595

Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project, Live at the Five Spot, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St. Admission: $5/CAC members; $10/nonmembers. Call 674-6822.

Trinity Concert Series featuring local organ virtuosos, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 NE Randolph Ave. Free. Call 676-4609.

Lectures

"Terrorism and Political Conflicts in the Middle East," presented by Arya Amirie, former adviser to the Shah of Iran and President Reagan, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Cerf Center at Eureka College. Free. Call 467-6301.

"Seeking a Poetics of the Fertile Crescent," presented by Gabriel Levin, Glossberg Visiting Israeli Scholar, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College, Galesburg. Free. Call 341-7337.

"Real ‘Travels’ Through Literature," presented by Helen Krause, 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Arbor Hall Auditorium, Illinois Central College, Peoria North Campus. Free. Call 694-5342.

Book signings

Book signings by MaRita Teague, author of "The Taste of Good Fruit," 1-3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Waldenbooks, Northwoods Mall, and 4-6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Borders, The Shoppes at Grand Prairie.

Book clubs

Mature Readers Book Club discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, 2 p.m. Oct. 29, Lakeview Branch Library. Call 691-8411.

Films

"Women Film Directors of the Spanish-Speaking World Look at Family Dynamics and Body Politics," featuring contemporary films, 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Free. Call 341-7337

"A Place in the Sun," Film Lovers Discussion Group presentation, 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Illinois Central College North, Arbor Auditorium, 5407 N. University. Free. Call 681-2859.

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets: $10/day of show; $8/advance. Call 342-2299.

Western Illinois University’s 2008 International Fall Series, Macomb’s Cinema I and II Theatres: Oct. 29-30 – "My Winnipeg"; Nov. 5-6 – "Standard Operating Procedure." Showtimes: 3:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $5.75. Call 833-2122.

Rave Motion Pictures and DigiScreen fall opera and ballet series, presented by Royal Opera House based at Covent Garden in London: "Marriage of Figaro," 1 p.m. Oct. 26; "Romeo & Juliet," 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 1 p.m. Nov. 2. Tickets: $20. Information: www.ravemotionpictures.com or www.movietickets.com.

Reel to Reel: Focus on Film series, Illinois Central North, Arbor Auditorium, 5407 N. University: Oct. 31 – "The Orphanage"; Nov. 14 – "My Architect"; Dec. 5 – "Persepolis." Admission: $5/adults; $4/students with ID. Show time: 7 p.m. Call 339-3001.

"The Thomas Crown Affair," 7 p.m. Nov. 1, Apollo Theatre, 311 Main. Tickets: $5/adults; $4/students and seniors. Call (309) 673-4343.

Dance

"Thriller" dance-along celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original video of the song by pop icon Michael Jackson, hosted by Peoria Ballet, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31, Peoria County Courthouse, Downtown. Free. Call 690-7990.

Auditions

Peoria Players Theatre auditions for "Annie Get Your Gun," 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 1 p.m. Nov. 15, First Christian Church, 6400 N. University. Call 688-4473.