Entertainment

Cue calendar

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Music

Live at the Five Spot, Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St.: Jan. 30 – State of Mind; Feb. 6 – Preston Jackson & Friends; Feb. 13 – Central Time Zone. Call 674-6822.

River City Blues Society Wednesday Blues Series, Dragon’s Dome, 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin. All shows start at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 – Blind Dog Willie. Feb. 11 – Bill Lupkin. Feb. 18 – Shawn Kellerman. March 4 – Lil’ Dave Thompson. March 25 – Sally Weisenburg & The Famous Sidemen. April 1 – Reverend Raven & The Chain Smoking Alter Boys. April 15 – Too Slim & The Tail Draggers. Admission is $3.

Singer/songwriter Cameron Matthews, 8 p.m. Jan. 30, Young Main Lounge of the Memorial Center, 104 University St., Bloomington. Free. Call 556-3584.

Faculty and guest musicians will present music for strings and harpsichord by J.S. Bach, 3 p.m. Feb. 1, Kemp Recital Hall, Normal. Free. Call 438-5631.

Telemann-a-thon music presented by viola studio of Kate Lewis, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, University Galleries, Normal. Free. Call 438-5631.

Petar Jankovic, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Cerf Center at Eureka College, Eureka. Tickets: $5. Call 467-6420.

Building 429, Truth, Hope and Love Tour, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W. Northmoor Road. Tickets: $10/advance; $15/day of show. Call 472-6785.

American Red Cross Western Illinois Chapter 14th Annual Country Music Concert, starring Kevin Sharp and Kurt Wooldridge, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25, $30 and $35. Call 344-1623.

2009 Songs from the Woods concert by Tom Kastle, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Forest Park Nature Center. Tickets: $7/adults; $6/children; CORE members receive $1 discount. Call 686-3360.

Special Events

Wine tasting, hosted by UFS Wine & Spirit Outlet, 3-6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Tilley’s restaurant, 212 SW Water St. Will feature award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons. Cost: $10 per person donation, all proceeds go to Neighborhood House.

Exhibits

Exhibit by Sean Carsten and Michael Stropkovic Jr., through Feb. 21, Burgess Hall Art Gallery, Eureka College. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 467-6866.

Civic Center

Jan. 29: "Young Composers and Their Music" Showcase Concert, 3 p.m., theater. There will be a special performance by the Sam Stryke Jazz Quartet, immediately followed by the showcase concert. Free.

Jan. 29: Music Education/Industry Expo, 5:30-7 p.m., exhibit hall. Free.

Jan. 29: Toby Keith with special guest Jason Aldean, 7:30 p.m., arena. Tickets: $49.75 and $34.75.

Jan. 30: All-State "Jazz Night" Concert, 8 p.m., theater. Tickets: $5.

Jan. 31: Illinois All-State and Honors Band, Chorus and Orchestra Concert, 1 p.m. all-state concert and 3:15 p.m. honors concert, arena. Tickets: $5.

Jan. 31: Rivermen vs. Iowa Chops, 7 p.m., arena. Special appearance by Cody Linley at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $12, $15 and $20.

Feb. 2: Slipknot, Coheed and Cambria and Trivium, 7 p.m., arena. Tickets: $39.50 and $45.

Feb. 3: Bradley vs. Northern Iowa, 7:05 p.m., arena. Tickets: $8, $14, $20, $30 and $35.

The Peoria Civic Center is located in Downtown Peoria. For more event information, call 673-8900; for box office, call 673-3200; for tickets, call 676-8700 or 673-3200 or visit PeoriaCivicCenter.com.

Film

"People in Trouble" film series, Leslie F. Malpass Library, WIU, Macomb: Feb. 16 – "To Sleep with Anger"; Feb. 23 – "In the Heart of the Night"; March 2 – "Thelma and Louise"; March 9 – "But I’m a Cheerleader"; March 23 – "Double Indemnity"; March 30 – "Incident at Oglala." Showtimes: 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free. Call 298-2785.

The Reel to Real Focus on Film Group will sponsor a showing of "The Fall" at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Illinois Central College’s Arbor Auditorium, 5407 N. University St., Peoria. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for students. Other shows: March 6 – "Maria Full of Grace." March 27 – "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly." April 17 – "Withnail and I." May 8 – "Paprika." Call 339-3001.

Peoria Theater: Independent Film and Event Center will open to the public for a special film showing and free popcorn on Feb. 8, then start a regular film schedule on Feb. 11. Admission: $4/students and seniors, $5/adults. Visit www.peoriatheater.com for schedule and tickets.

Theater

"Thoughts Which Nightmares Came," 8 p.m. Jan. 30, and Feb. 6-7 and 13, Theatrescool, 403 N. Main St., Bloomington. Tickets: $12/adults; $5/students. Call 242-4827.

Auditions for "Death and the Maiden," 1 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 Park Road. Call 676-2196.

"Funny Valentines," through March 1, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Tickets: $31-35. Call 965-2545.

"The Rover," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-28 and March 1 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, Illinois State University’s Center for the Performing Arts Theatre, Normal. Call 438-2535.

Dance

The Central Illinois Civil War Dance Society offers 1800s ballroom dance lessons, 6:30-8:30 p.m. first and third Monday of every month, G.A.R. Hall, 416 Hamilton Blvd. Partners, costumes or experience not required. Free. Call 367-4470.

Comedy

Jukebox Comedy Club, 3527 W. Farmington Road: Jan. 29-31 – Pat Godwin "Paddy G"; Feb. 5-7 – Greg Proops. Call 673-5853 or visit JukeboxComedy.com.

Mason City Limits, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City: Jan. 30-31 – Steve Hofstetter; Feb. 4 – Amateur Night; Feb. 6-7 – Tom Mabe. Call (217) 482-5233 or visit MCLimits.com.

Night Life

Andre’s Restaurant, 330 Liberty St. Wednesdays – Preston Jackson Trio featuring Judy Page; Saturdays – the Soggy Bottom Blues Band. Music: 7-9 p.m.

Basket Case, 610 W. Main St.: karaoke, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Sunday.

Bogie’s Bar & Grill, 3000 N. Sterling Ave.: Feb. 6 – Kasino; Feb. 7 – Borderline; Feb. 13 – Bogart Jones; Feb. 14 – Even Steven. Tuesdays – karaoke; Wednesdays – U-Turn. Music 8 p.m.-midnight.

Buddies on Adams, 807 SW Adams St.: Fridays – karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Captain Ron’s, 579 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur: Fridays and Saturdays – DJ, 10 p.m.-4 a.m.

Castaways, 1707 Fourth St. (Illinois Route 29), Chillicothe: Thursdays – karaoke. Music 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Cyber Cafe, 3300 W. Willow Knolls Drive: Thursdays – karaoke, 6-9 p.m.

Derer Lanes, 1464 U.S. Route 24, Eureka: Friday – karaoke, 8:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.

East Peoria American Legion Post 983, East Peoria: Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 – Country All Stars featuring Kenny Williams; Feb. 14 – Midnite Wind.

Elbo Room, 631 W. Main St.: karaoke nightly at 8:30 p.m.

Hub Ballroom, 2708 W. Main St., Edelstein: Jan. 30 – The Gypsy Road Band.

Jim’s Bistro, 4612 N. Prospect Ave., Peoria Heights: Fridays – Ed and Judy Howard Trio, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Jim’s Steak House Downtown, 110 SW Jefferson St.: Monday-Wednesday – Jeanie Brantly; Thursday – Deb Beyer; Friday-Saturday – Gina McClancey. Music 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays – Ed and Judy Howard; Wednesday-Saturday – Gene Farris (piano). Music 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays – Joe & Jerry. Music 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Martini’s, 212 SW Water St.: Jan. 30 – Mike and Carrie; Jan. 31 – Cousin Eddie. Mondays – Mike and Carrie.

Ms. Edie’s Oasis, 5406 W. Farmington Road: Wednesday-Saturday – DJ.

Nik’s 4th Street Pub, 13 N. Fourth St., Pekin: Tuesdays/Thursdays – karaoke; Wednesdays – Jerry Webb; Fridays/Saturdays – Nik Grimm. Music 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Oliver’s Pizza and Pub, 1231 E. Samuel Ave., Peoria Heights: Saturdays – karaoke.

Panache, 4230 N. Sheridan Road: Tuesdays – Mike Nellas and Kevin Hart, 7 p.m.; Thursdays – Cassie Hart and friends, 7 p.m.; Fridays – Dave Hoffman and friends, 5 p.m.; Saturdays – Left Hand Band, 7:15 p.m.; Sundays – Lydia Gilmour and Suzanne Harrison, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Pekin Amvets Post 235, 1426 S. Second St.: Wednesdays – karaoke, 8-11 p.m.

Peoria Pizza Works, 3921 N. Prospect Road: Wednesdays – jazz night, 8-10 p.m.; Thursdays – open stage with Jonny Quest, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Red Barn, 621 W. Glen Ave.: Tuesdays – open stage with Ryan Kroll; Wednesdays – John Miller and the Romaniacs; Fridays – open stage with Jim Bonnet. Music 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

River Beach Pub, 13637 N. River Beach Drive, South Rome: Feb. 7 – Simply Bent; Feb. 13 – Levee Town; Feb. 21 – The Flying D’Rito Brothers; Feb. 28 – South Side Cindy & the Slip-Tones.

Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe, 305 SW Water St.: Jan. 30 – The Flying D’Rito Bros.; Jan. 31 – No Reason. Wednesdays – open stage with Joe Piccoli. Music 8-11 p.m.

Sky Harbor, 1321 N. Park Road, West Peoria: Wednesdays and Saturdays – Jimmy Binkley, 7 p.m.

Stone Country Saloon, 4208 Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville: Fridays and Saturdays – DJ and open dancing, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tilley’s at River Station: Tuesdays-Saturdays – Ben Rudolph. Music 5-10 p.m.

WeaverRidge Golf Club, 5100 N. WeaverRidge Blvd.: Sundays – Ed Kaizer Trio with Bill Sutton (classical music 10:30-11:30 a.m., jazz 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.).