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On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re at about a 9 when it comes to finding numbers satisfying, reassuring, and
occasionally challenging! We’re pretty much ruled by numbers—phone numbers, Social Security numbers, bank
balances, and credit scores; ACT, SAT, and grade point average; age, weight, and number of years on the job, married, or retired. We even
want our goals to have numbers attached so we can tell how SMART we are.
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We also have prejudice about which numbers we like and don’t like. The number 10 is right up there, and depending on the situation, you can add zeros to your basic number 10 and it just keeps getting better. Six, especially in threes, and 13 are usually out of favor for a variety of reasons. Some people prefer evens, some odds, and some folks like their numbers prime. Now let’s talk about 9: the almost but not quite number. Do you remember your ninth birthday? Good for you, if you do. Your ninth birthday was your last in single digits. Chances are even then that you couldn’t wait for the next year, when you would be 10! And what of 19? The last year you could officially be crazy and have your parents chalk it up to being a teenager. Chances are you were anxiously awaiting your 20th—after all, it’s one year closer to the coveted 21! Then however, the tide begins to turn, and everyone is clinging to their ninth birthdays—29, 39, 49, and 59. (We could go on, but it only gets scarier!) All of a sudden those nines are looking good—so good in fact that some celebrate multiple anniversaries of their 29th birthdays. Almost but not quite 30! I remember the year I turned 49. It was the middle of summer and I was not especially looking forward to this birthday. My thought was to skip right over it, and it would have been pretty easy to do as my husband was traveling, my daughter was in Italy studying for the summer, and my son was 17 with many better things to do than celebrate his mom’s birthday. But then, I got a crazy idea. Why not invite all of my women friends over for a birthday party in my own honor? I gathered up some names, sent out a rather last-minute
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email invitation—no time for the postal service to get involved—and waited for replies. I had suggested that this was a spontaneous gathering, no need for gifts (but for those who felt compelled I had a few suggestions: coffee, chocolate, or wine). To my surprise and delight, almost everyone I invited was available. When the day arrived, I put on a party dress and dragged around the furniture in the living room so I could add extra chairs. I had ordered a birthday cake from Trefzger’s since I had a great excuse to have cake, and put out some other treats on the dining room table. There was no real entertainment planned—no magician or clown—but we had the best time visiting. I invited friends that I knew from all over, and many of them had never met. I remember it as a day when lots of new connections were made, stories shared, and many murmurs of “I’m going to throw a birthday party for myself next year.” Several expressed surprise that I had chosen to celebrate my 49th rather than waiting for my 50th. Why celebrate an almost but not quite significant year? We all know on some level that each year is significant, but we do have some rules about appropriate times to throw a special party. I guess for me, my 49th birthday seemed appropriate—why not celebrate the first day of my 50th year instead of the last? Party on, nines. To my way of thinking, you are absolutely the best!
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(Inside Front) Drink of the Month
2 Nine: The almost but not quite number
10 Nine Innings, Nine Players, One Man ROCKY VONACHEN AND THE CHIEFS
16 K-9s: Officers in Action
23 Dish of the Month
26 Nine Free Minutes TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS
30 Book of the Month
32 The Climb to Cloud Nine STAYING HAPPY IN A HECTIC WORLD
37 DIY of the Month
38 CD of the Month
40 Listings art, culture, entertainment & music
48 10 Things I Crave
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Nine Innings, Nine Players,
One Man
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There’s a lot for a family to absorb upon arrival at Peoria’s professional ball diamond—concession stands wrapping from left to right field, a picnic area, the center field playground, occasional fireworks, and a gift shop. Like Wrigley Field, ivy adorns the center field wall and beyond that wall rises the Peoria skyline. It’s an inviting atmosphere, one Peoria’s “Mr. Baseball” calls “nine innings of baseball for an average price of nine bucks.” Even with all the pitching, hitting, and running on the field, the most important memory for a child might be getting that first baseball. Sometimes we don’t appreciate what a five-ounce ball can mean to a young child. But Pete Vonachen has known all along. “I wish I could give a ball
to every kid at the ballpark.” His philosophy is captured in a larger-than-life statue of himself handing a baseball to a young boy. It’s the first image you see upon entering the main gate at O’Brien Field. The current ball park is but the latest phase in Pete’s half-century of involvement in baseball. His initial venture in the sport wasn’t wrapped in the amenities of a modern park. He first brought a new team called the Pacers to Peoria in 1963 to play in the Central Illinois Collegiate League. As the name implies, the players were college kids looking to hone their skills before heading back to school. Two decades went by, and Pete’s taste for baseball got a little richer, or maybe his friends’ taste did. Peoria was home to a
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new team, the California Angels affiliate Peoria Suns, playing at the old Meinen Field. The team wasn’t drawing many fans as the local economy faltered in the early 1980s. Paul King and Phil Theobald, then of the Peoria Journal Star, urged Pete to buy the team. Pete usually balked at their suggestions, except for one night at his son’s bar on Farmington Road. The two sports writers were able to coax a commitment from him, and the stage was set. Pete bought the Suns from Lou Illiopolis in October, 1983 and immediately gave it an old moniker: the Chiefs. The name recalled one of the Peoria entries in the Three-I League—comprised of teams in Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois—that operated for
six decades through 1961. Originality was not apparent in the early names—the Peoria Distillers, Tractors, and Reds all played intermittently up until 1937. Then, for five seasons in the 1950s, the Peoria nine was referred to as the Chiefs. So the name of the newly purchased team was settled but the affiliation was not. It was hard for residents of the Prairie State to embrace players who would move up to play in the major leagues in California. Recognizing the continental divide, Pete seized on an opportunity created by the then Cubs-affiliated Quad Cities Midwest League team. When Chicago General Manager Dallas Green went to Davenport to assess the talent of catcher Damon
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Berryhill (who later played for the Cubs), he discovered the Quad Cities owner was critical of Cubs management. Upon learning this, Pete called Cubs farm director Gordon Goldsberry and in 1986, future Cubs were playing in Peoria. The Cubs maintained the Peoria relationship through the 1994 season. Chicago at that time was interested in owning its own class-A team, and made a move to Rockford in 1995 while Peoria snagged the St. Louis Cardinal affiliation. The Cubs subsequently moved from Rockford to Lansing, Mich., in 1999 before returning to Peoria in 2005. Other curves came to Peoria’s baseball club during this stretch, including new ownership—twice. Chicago developer
Clare Kruzinski owned and operated the Peoria organization from 1989 through 1993. But the Kruzinski family found distant ownership, even one based in Chicago, was not a good fit. So the community called on Pete again. This time he was backed by other investors and a limited liability corporation bought the team for $2 million. With the team back in his fold, Pete later turned to the city of Peoria, asking them for assistance in building a new stadium comparable to the recently built fields in other Midwest League cities. The city’s commitment was limited to land and infrastructure improvements, so again, private investors provided the support for a $16 million stadium, opened in 2002, which would be called “O’Brien Field.”
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A sour economy and competition have played against the team’s fortunes in the last three seasons. The new Cornbelters team in Normal, even though it’s a lower level than the Chiefs, has adversely affected the Chiefs’ fan base in McLean County. The nearby team and the constraints on people’s pocketbooks drove attendance, which once hovered above 250,000 people a season, below 190,000 in 2011. The Chiefs purse strings took another hit when O’Brien Motors ended its contract for naming rights in 2008. The bottom line will improve if someone agrees to a five-year contract at $150,000 a year in exchange for a new field name. While a full economy will help, Pete knows entertainment is the core to repeat family visits to the park. He knew that back in 1984. When an umpire made some questionable calls, then organist Rox Bucklin asked if he should play Three Blind Mice. After his musical offering, Rox was tossed, and Pete followed with an exit of his own after telling the umpire his hearing was better than his eyesight. An errant toss of a chair attracted the attention of League Commissioner George Spelius, who promptly suspended Pete for a dozen games, ordering him to stay away from Meinen Field. Undeterred, the club built a viewing platform on top of the equipment shed, away from the playing field, and aptly named it “Pete’s Perch.” Fan attendance and enthusiasm soared. With the current franchise now concluding its 30th season, and the ball park celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pete no doubt will be inspired to concoct new attention-grabbing events for next season. But one thing won’t change: His pockets will still contain that true source of happiness for a young child.
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Most everyone has known a police officer—man or woman—at some point in their life, either as a friend/relative or as a person in their community who helps to keep it safe. But not many have ever known a dog who is a police officer. K-9s, as they are most often referred to, are considered to be a partner to their handler and together they work to stop crime or save lives. In the central Illinois area, there are several police forces that have police dogs serving on their force, including Chillicothe, Pekin, Peoria, Tazewell County, and the Illinois State Police. In each community, the dogs assist their partners in everything from finding lost individuals and protecting their partners to detecting narcotics and apprehending criminals. Peoria Police Department was actually the first city in Illinois to use dogs for regular police work, beginning in 1957, according to Sergeant Mike Hermacinski, of the Peoria force. The Peoria Police has the largest K-9 unit in the area, with five dogs and their handlers.
Although Chillicothe has only one dog, with Officer Nick Bridges being the handler for K-9 Gosh (pronounced Go-shh), they have been using K-9s since 2002. Gosh is the second K-9 the city has had. The other was K-9 Konan who passed away in 2010 after serving as their first K-9.
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What is the purpose of having a K-9 unit? According to Bridges, “The K-9 unit does not replace any method of police enforcement. It does, however, give the department another tool to assist officers. Having an effective K-9 unit is a huge deterrent to drug peddling and crime in general.” Officer Kevin Keen serves as handler for K-9 Braco in the Tazewell County force. Keen says “Using a K-9 benefits the department over
traditional methods because K-9s have skills that humans simply do not. K-9s are able to use their incredible sense of smell to detect narcotics where humans would have no idea they were present.” They can detect cocaine, heroin, cannabis and methamphetamines. “K-9s are also able to make apprehensions in buildings and other places where it is just not safe or physically possible for an officer to make an arrest,” notes Keen. There are two breeds of dogs that seem to be used most often as K-9s: German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. “These two specific breeds of dog make excellent police dogs because they are very intelligent, loyal, protective, high-drive dogs,” Officer Bridges explains. “Not all
breeds are willing to become injured or even lose their lives for their handler. These two specific dogs have shown time and time again they are willing to do both.” Officer Keen also points out that both breeds are extremely healthy and able to work for several years. It is important that the K-9s are able to work for a long time, as they are a big investment for a police force, both in time and dollars. Purchasing a dog can cost anywhere from $6,000 to $9,000, depending on how and where the dog is purchased, as well as who trains the dog. Many of the dogs come from Europe. Then there is the cost of a great deal of training which is very labor intensive. Officer Keen states, “The initial training can take
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from two to three months before the K-9 is ready for duty. Once that initial training is over, there is weekly training, usually 8 hours each week. Twice a month, we will spend eight hours a day doing maintenance training with the trainer.” What is included in the training? “Typically our training consists of covering all aspects of what a full-service dog is expected to perform during a typical day of work. We try to train with real life scenarios that we may come across any given day. We try to make training as realistic as we can, but do it in a safe way by using specific equipment to keep the dogs and other handlers safe (bite sleeves, bite suits, etc.)” Because many of the dogs come from Europe, their “native” language is not always English. According to
Officer Keen, the ease of transferring commands to a new handler depends on the handler’s ability to learn several words of a foreign language and the ability of the dog to adjust to a new handler giving those commands. “It usually can be done, and just takes some time and proper training.” Sergeant Hermacinski says that the languages are usually German, Dutch, or Belgian. “The sole purpose for this is so that nobody else can give an order to the dog. It is a big safety issue, and the only reason law enforcement still uses foreign commands.” K-9 Gosh is a German Shepherd from Belgium and was taught in Dutch. Officer Bridges recalls when he and Gosh were getting acquainted. “For an entire month, I had my partner in the back of my squad car on patrol. I did
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not deploy the dog during this time. It allowed us to get to know one another. We stopped frequently and practiced basic things like fetch, come, down, and stay. This allowed us to begin a trust. After that month, I was off of patrol for three weeks and began training with him until we became certified as a dog and handler.” K-9 Gosh has two Shutzhund titles (dog sport in protection, obedience and tracking.) He has been trained to track the lost, as well as fleeing suspects. He is also trained in building and article searches, handler protection, and narcotics detection. K-9 Braco is also trained to do these same tasks.
Both dogs are significant assets to their police departments and contribute greatly to reducing crime. Officer Bridges states, “Having an effective K-9 unit is a huge deterrent to drug peddling and crime in general. Knowing that there is a K-9 unit on the streets most definitely makes people think twice about committing certain criminal acts.”
Officer Keen points out, “The K-9’s physical presence alone can be intimidating enough to make someone surrender who may have otherwise fought with officers…they deter crime, get drug dealers and narcotics off of the streets and neighborhoods, and help apprehend serious offenders.” How do they apprehend a potential criminal? Officer Bridges describes it this way: ”K-9 Gosh is trained in the bark and hold. The bark and hold is a method of suspect apprehension. When a suspect is in the streets and/or building, K-9 Gosh is released once the suspect gives up and obeys commands by not moving. K-9 Gosh is trained to run to the suspect and aggressively bark at the suspect, keeping him under control until placed into custody. At any time, if the suspect starts to run or fight the dog, K-9 Gosh will bite and hold him. This takes more time in perfecting because you are training a high-drive dog not to bite instead of bite.” Sergeant Hermacinski gives a little perspective of how the use of K-9s has changed. “With the modern day police K-9 team, people should not think of them as they were thought of back in the ’60s and ’70s when the dogs were used for crowd control and to bite people. The dogs of today are quite friendly and approachable.” Despite their professional responsibilities, most K-9s are not aggressive and can often be hugged and petted by children and other observers in presentations. However, it is important to remember they are police officers and K-9s are doing a job that requires a great deal of dedication and training. For more information about the K-9 officers and their handlers, visit the websites of the local police departments.
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go!
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Not surprisingly, not one person suggested calling clients or reviewing meeting notes. It’s understandable, though. In May 2012, Dean Schabner of ABC News reported, “Americans work more than anyone in the industrialized world.” We take fewer vacations, work longer days, and retire later as well. Because of this, we need “free” time to catch up on our personal lives. To be sure, some of the ideas on the list above
Some of you probably knew right away what you’d do. Others may have been paralyzed by the endless possibilities, or frustrated by the short notice. In any case, most of you simply continued reading this article instead of taking a break. Maybe reading this article was part of the break you were already taking.
Here are some responses given by Peoria area residents when asked what they would do if they had nine “free” minutes:
Text.
Call Mom.
Do a quick workout.
Read an article.
Check Facebook.
Grab a snack.
Pay bills or schedule appointments.
Walk the dog.
Check email.
Empty the dishwasher.
Go for a quick walk.
Read a picture book to my son.
Clean something… anything!
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are pretty productive and not a lot of fun (paying bills, scheduling appointments, emptying the dishwasher, cleaning). But most of the ideas are unstructured activities that promote relaxation, strengthen relationships with friends and family, or serve to recharge our batteries. Current research in workplace productivity is showing that taking time during the day to relax and recharge is something we should be doing more often.
Attorney Journal reports findings from Cornell University, Finland, and the Helen-Dowling Institute support increased productivity, reduced stress and tension, and less cardiovascular disease when regular “microbreaks,” very brief breaks to grab a coffee or make a quick phone call, are taken. Ergonomics studies report that microbreaks are necessary to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome in those working long hours at the computer.
Forbes magazine staff writer Susan Adams recently penned an article titled “Eight Ways Goofing Off Can Make You More Productive.” The article presents a host of research and expert assertions touting the benefits of unstructured breaks in the workplace. Adams’ eight recommendations for productivity-stimulating breaks include (1) Take a walk around the block; (2) Take a nap; (3) Chat with a colleague; (4) Run an errand; (5) Brush your teeth; (6) Spend 10 minutes checking social media sites; (7) Go to the gym; and (8) Go out to lunch.
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Did you catch #5? That’s right. “The symbolism of removing decay and plaque can be especially potent when you are feeling sluggish,” according to the article. Adams also adds a caveat: beware not to overdo it. “Take too many breaks and you may enter the realm of procrastination,” she advises. Adams’ recommendation #6, take time to check social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, might also seem a little unusual. However, employees who take 10-minute social media and web-browsing breaks are 16% more productive than employees not allowed to use the Internet on breaks, and 40% more productive than employees who take no breaks at all according to an infographic created by Keas.com that cites research from MIT, Computerweekly.com, Edge.org, and the University of Melbourne, among other sources. Not everyone agrees that any type of break is beneficial in boosting productivity. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article by Charlotte Fritz of Portland State University, “Coffee breaks don’t boost productivity after all.” Fritz found that short microbreaks didn’t revitalize
employees unless they were job-related and positive, such as praising a colleague or learning something new. Fritz reported that non-job related breaks were only effective if they lasted a longer time. It is important to note that the study only looked at regular office jobs, some at a software company and a smaller sample at a consulting firm. While the jury is still out on what activities are most beneficial to engage in during a break, one thing is certain: Regular breaks are a necessity for increased productivity, reduced stress, and well-being in general. Whether you are working at an office, at a jobsite, in a warehouse, in a field, or in the home, taking a break might just be the best thing you can do to get more done, to think more clearly and creatively, and to feel better in the process. Find activities that refresh and revitalize you, and pay attention to how you feel during and after the activities so you’ll know whether they are effective for you or not. Chances are, you probably only spent a few minutes reading this article. That means you’ve got at least five more minutes to spend however you like. So, really, go get your break on.
book of the month
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Nine Stories By J. D. Salinger
From the same author who brought us Catcher in the Rye comes an
ensemble of narratives that runs the gamut on facets of the human
condition. Regret, heartbreak, attachment, tragedy, hope, and then
some are embodied through nine short enigmatic episodes that take
place just after WWII. The most famous of these stories is undeniably
“For Esmé—with Love and Squalor”, the unforgettable and palpable
tale of hope that found a kindred spirit in every soldier that survived
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When was the last time you were on cloud nine? When were you truly happy, and did you realize that you were happy at the time? The controversial figure Maxim Gorky once said Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and
precious it is. Our country allows us life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Now, to every individual the definition of happiness is of course subjective, and some say that happiness is a journey rather than a destination, but do we really know how to savor it when we have it. We asked a few Peorians to weigh in on their tips for staying on cloud nine. If you have ever had the occasion to meet Suzette Boulais, director of ArtsPartners in Peoria, then you know that she is a positive force of energy—driven and passionate about what she does and the causes she believes in—her excitement is undeniably infectious. We all know these kinds of people, the ones who are seemingly always on, upbeat, optimistic, with a smile that refuses to take a day off. And we ask to ourselves, how do they do it? Suzette claims that her entire credo for happiness is elegantly summed up in Desiderata, a prose poem with a fundamentally useful recipe for living one’s life in peace with others and one’s self, composed by writer Max Ehrmann. The poem has been used in devotionals, speeches, spoken word albums, and according to Boulais, it was so popular in the 1970s that college students would frame the text and hang it in their dorms. Since the 1920s poem has been deemed public domain, we have included it alongside this article. “It is a daily task to remind myself, sometimes moment to moment that happiness is an inside job,” says Boulais. “No one person, place, or thing can make me happy. Happiness is in the moment—right here, right now. Regretting the past or fearing the future tends to sabotage cloud nine moments. Therefore, it’s important to cherish and be grateful for the gift of this moment and meet it with positive energy.” It is a difficult business, for our moments are not all as rosy as we would picture them to be, nor are all of the persons, places, and things we encounter, but if we focus on the health of our state of mind we will find ourselves more equipped to handle those difficult situations. Just ask web developer and owner of Ving Tsun Kung Fu Studios, Jeff Freeman, a person with an overall optimistic air about him.
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“My cloud nine is a state of mind where I feel very fortunate for what I have, the people I know, and the experiences I’ve had, and the opportunities that lie in front of me,” Freeman points out. “Training in martial arts has given me the tools to look at problem solving in a way that is efficient. The great kung fu master named Ip Man talked of ‘kung fu life’. Use energy whenever it’s needed and don’t waste it on negative things that are fruitless. Don’t let your ego get you into trouble by getting baited into situations where you can get angry over something.” Unfortunately it feels that people are seeking a false sense of happiness—seeking to win instead. I’m sure we are all guilty of occasionally baiting each other with gossip, complaining, or an argument where all we care about is being right. “I have found that when people are joy thieves, they usually have something that they want to say,” adds Freeman. “More than likely they want to be heard or validated. Sometimes giving these people the chance to be heard, the situation improves. If not, it seems that I have a much clearer idea on what they are after and the situation does not seem as hostile so I can then connect with the person on much more equal footing.” They say that comparison is the thief of joy—a truth that we all face on a day-to-day basis. As soon as we experience a new situation or meet new faces, the wheels of our egos begin to turn, and rest assured it will steal our joy if we leave it unguarded. Boulais explains, “In my own life, when I’m faced with plaguing feelings of doubt due to competing or comparing myself with someone, there are certain ideas I have to remember: Don’t compare! As the poem intimates, either one of two things
will happen. I can become arrogant, vain, or condescending, thinking I am better than my brother, or I can become bitter and resentful, thinking I am less than my brother. Since I am a child of the Universe, I have a right to be here and while I am here, I need to recognize and accept that I am no better and no worse than anyone else.” Incidentally, we live in a society that tends to encourage competition with one another, in the workplace, in sports, in relationships, however it does not always lead to healthy behaviors or healthy views of one’s self. In accord with keeping one’s ego in check, Freeman states that in kung fu they waste no time in confronting their own worst enemy. “On day one in class we talk about not comparing, and not expecting. If you can free yourself from both, you can free yourself from competing for things that only exist for your ego, which usually are meaningless.” I think we can all agree that we have been in a situation where we missed out on grabbing a hold of happiness because our hands were too busy holding on to a security blanket of meaningless negativity—a grudge, a regret, a broken dream. If we challenged ourselves to release that grip more often and step out of that comfort zone, we can take hold of the next rung of the ladder to cloud nine. “Happiness is letting go and forgiving mistakes,” says Boulais, “whether the mistakes I’ve made were two minutes ago, two days ago, or two years ago. Letting go and forgiving both my own and others’ mistakes is so important because every moment then, becomes a fresh, clean slate. Ultimately, my true happiness comes when I have the presence and strength of mind to carry no baggage, no guilt, no regrets, no judgments whatsoever into the present moment. By doing so, I know and experience happiness in the here and now.”
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Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
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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 september 2012
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Through 9/1 Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival, Peoria Riverfront. www.illinoisbluesfestival.com/index.php, www.jaytv.com
Through 9/2 Manito Popcorn Festival. Fresh hot popcorn, talent contests, 5k run, and many other events. http://manito-popcorn-festival.com
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 9/11 Fulton County Arts Council Art of Photography Show, lower level atrium space of Graham Hospital. www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com
Through 9/14 Exhibiting artists Heather Brammeier and Dan Mrva, Peoria Art Guild. www.peoriaartguild.org
Through 9/20 Farmers Market, Pekin Main Street, Capital Street (Between Court & Elizabeth). Thurs 4–6p. 309.353.3100, www.pekinmainstreet.com
Through 9/23 An Evening with Patsy Cline, starring Julie Seeley, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Thurs–Sat doors open 6p, buffet 6:30–7:30p, show 8p; Sun doors open at 12p, buffet 12–1p, show 1:30p. $33–$39. 309.965.2545, www.barn2.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.peoiapoetryclub.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
Through 12/27 Free Wine Tasting, Wines ‘n More, Morton. Thurs 5–7p. Free. 291.0899, www.winesnmore.net
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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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9/1 Paws for a Cause, Junction City, Peoria Heights. 309.219.3187, www.facebook.com/junctioncityshoppingcenter
9/1 Concert at the Vineyard: Players Club Band, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair 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, www.playersclubband.com
9/2 Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Live music by The Shake, food by The Catering Company, Lucy Look-a-Like contest at 3:30p (first prize $50 gift certificate, 2nd prize $25); guests compete in two big tubs while “Lucy” style stomping at this family friendly event. 12–6p. $5, under 12 free. 309.645.5054, www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
9/3 Labor Day Picnic and Parade, Peoria Riverfront. Starting in front of the Fire Station on Monroe Street ending at Peoria County Courthouse, picnic at Riverfront Festival Park, live music by West MacQueen Street Band. 2–7p. 309.681.0696, www.peoriaevents.com
9/6–9 Pekin Marigold Festival. 309.346.2106, http://marigoldfestival.blogspot.com
9/7 CIAO First Fridays, downtown Peoria (12 locations). 5–9p. www.ciaopeoria.com
9/7 Friday Night Family Fest, downtown Pekin. Food and drinks, kids’ activities. 5–10p. Free. 309.353.3100
9/7–16 9 to 5 The Musical, Peoria Players Theatre. Wed–Sat 7:30–10p, Sun 2p. $18/adults, $12/patrons 18 and under, $12/all ages on 9/12. 309.688.4473, www.peoriaplayers.org
9/7–9 41st Annual Homestead Festival, Princeton. 815.875.4444, www.homesteadfestival.com
9/7 Jared Bartman & Friends at the Peoria Contemporary Art Center "Live at the Five Spot" 5:30p-7:30p, All ages, $7 members, $10 nonmembers. www.jaredbartman.com
9/7–15 Youthlight 10th Year Celebration: Aida School Edition, Eastlight Theatre @ EPCHS Auditorium. Wed–Sat 7:30–9:30p. $19/adults, $17/seniors/students, $14/youth. 309.699.7469, www.eastlighttheatre.com
9/8 Concert at the Vineyard: West McQueen Band, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair 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, www.westmcqueenst.com
9/8 Fire on the Water, Peoria RiverFront. www.peoriaparks.org
9/8 WorldFest 2012, Peoria Civic Center, Exhibit Hall D. 10a–4p. Free. www.peoriaciviccenter.com
9/8 Old Settlers’ Day, Bishop Hill. Celebration of the 166th anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony. Traditional chicken dinner at 11:30 a.m., band concert at 12:15 p.m., and a program featuring Bishop Hill Colony decendents at 1:30 p.m. 11a–3p. Free. 309.927.3044
9/8 Professional Disc Golf Association-Erie Insurance Open (C Tier), Bradley Park. Competition starts at 8a. 309.657.9971, www.pdga.com
9/11 Illinois Healthcare Association Convention & Trade Show, Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall. 7a. www.ihca.com, www.peoriaciviccenter.com
9/12–15 46th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival, Morton. This year’s theme is Peace, Love, and Pumpkins! Free. 309.263.2491, www.mortonchamber.org
9/12–15 Canton Friendship Festival, Friendship Festival Grounds (IL Routes 78 & 9). Parade, carnival rides, contests, food, and music. www.cantonillinois.org
9/14 Moonlight Cruise, Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront. 7:30–10p. Live entertainment, cash bar. Adults/$16, Seniors (65+)/$14, Kids (4-12)/$10, Infants free. 309.637.8000, www.spiritofpeoria.com
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9/15 Concert at the Vineyard: Bubblegum Jack, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair 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, www.bubblegumjack.com
9/15 Illinois River Sweep, Forest Park Nature Center. Illinois River Sweep is an annual event in which thousands of citizens from Lemont to Grafton assemble for a day of volunteer action to protect and celebrate our river and natural heritage. 800.659.4659, www.friendsoftheillinoisriver.org
9/15 The Peoria Historical Society and the Institute for Principled Leadership at Bradley University present the first annual “Henri de Tonti Award for Principled Leadership,” at the Henri de Tonti Celebration, Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. Featuring the Larry Harms Quartet with Stephanie Aarons, historical artifact displays, a video montage, a living history portrayal of Henri de Tonti by Brian “Fox” Ellis, and a formal dinner. 6p. $150/per person or $1,200 for a table of eight. 309.674.1921, [email protected], www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org
9/15–16 Fall Festival, Stark County. 309.695.2831, http://starkcountyfallfestivaldrive.com
9/15–16 Professional Disc Golf Association-2012 Ledgestone Insurance Championships, Peoria Area Disc Golf Courses (Bradley Park (Peoria), Illinois Central College (East Peoria), Washington Park (Washington), Northwood Park (Morton). Competition starts at 8:00am. 309.657.9971, www.pdga.com
9/19 Journey with Special Guests Pat Benatar and Loverboy, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7p. $25–$99. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
9/21–24 17th Annual Oktoberfest on Peoria’s RiverFront. Showcasing German heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. www.peoriagermans.net, www.peoriariverfront.com
9/21–24 Peoria Superfest, Expo Gardens. Sponsored by the Peoria-Area Amateur Radio Club, the Annual SUPERFEST has an outdoor open-air Flea Market that begins Sat–Sun. Fri 1–8p, Sat 6a–4p, Sun 6a–1p. $6/advance, $8/gate. www.w9uvi.org
9/22 Concert at the Vineyard: Biscuits & Gravy, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair 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, www.biscuitsngravyband.com
9/22–23 Autumn Gems Quilt Show 2012, Avanti’s Dome, Pekin. Over 500 quilts and over 30 vendors, demonstrations, door prizes, raffle quilt, silent auction. Sat 9a–5p, Sun 10a–4p. $7. 309.633.2218, [email protected], www.gemsoftheprairie.com
9/22 Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents Broadway Tonight, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 8p. $27–$47. 309.671.1096, www.peoriaciviccenter.com
9/23 Music of the Victorian Era, organ recital by Dr. Sherry Seckler, Universalist Unitarian Church. 3p. Free (offering received). 309.691.4959
9/27–11/11 Move Over, Mrs. Markham, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. $33–$39. Thurs–Sat doors open 6p, buffet 6:30p, show 8p; Sun doors open 12p, buffet 12p, show 1:30p. 309.965.2545, www.barn2.com
9/27 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet, Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. 6:30p. 309.673.3716, www.peoriaciviccenter.com
9/27 Move Over Mrs. Markham will be presented by the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield from September 27 - November 11. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $32 for Thursdays, $34 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $36 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com
9/28–29 2012 IESA State Baseball, Eastside Centre. Games begin Fri 10a, last games at 4:30p. Friday $5/adults high school, $2/seniors and grade school; Sat $7/adults high school, $3/seniors and grade school. 309.829.0114, www.iesa.org
9/28 50th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair Preview Party, Peoria Art Guild. 7–10p. $75. www.peoriaartguild.org
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9/28-30 Rough Magic presented by the ICC Theatre Program at the ICC Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 pm (or at 2:30 pm on Sunday). Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office or by calling 309-694-5136. For more information, visit http://www.artsaticc.com. Transplanting characters from "The Tempest" to present-day New York, Rough Magic is a Shakespearean action-adventure-fantasy that conjures a mythical, magical meta-universe in which the evil sorcerer Prospero is willing to do anything to recover his stolen book of magic.
9/29 Sew Special featuring Peggy Sagers of Silhouette Patterns, “Fit Yourself by Yourself,” presented by the Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, 1913 W Townline Rd, Peoria. 8:30a–4p. Continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes, demos, lectures, workshops, vendors, and the Illinois State Make It With Wool contest and style show. $50/members, $60/nonmembers, $35/students. 309.838.1801, [email protected]
9/29 Concert at the Vineyard: Loose Shoes, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery. Bring a lawn chair 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, www.loose-shoes.us
9/29 Peoria Push Derby Dames Home Bout, Peoria Civic Center Hall A. www.peoriarollerderby.org
9/29–30 50th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, Peoria RiverFront. 10a–5p. Daily $5, Weekend $7, 12 years and under free (members get early entrance Sat & free admission). 309.637.2787, www.peoriafineartfair.com
9/29–30 16th Annual FC Mid-America Shootout 2012, Green Hummer Soccer Complex. 309.579.3535, http://fcpeoria.com
9/29 Jordbruksdagarna - Agriculture Days, Bishop Hill. Traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hand-on activities, music, and farm produce; colony stew and chicken dinner. 10a–5p. Free. 309.927.3345, http://bishophill.com
9/29 10th Annual Mark Linder Walk for the Mind, starts at the Peoria Riverplex and all proceeds from the walk will be used to support the brain tumor research programs of the U of I College of Medicine at Peoria. Registration is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Past participants have been mailed registration forms but they are also available at www.marklinderwalkformind.com. The entry fee is $20 for adults, $10 for children, 10 years and younger. Survivors are free. All registrations received by August 18th are guaranteed a walk t-shirt. There will be an extensive raffle the morning of the walk as well as children’s activities.
9/29 Chris Hillman-Herb Pederson Concert, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 7:30p. $35. www.dfpeoria.com, www.peoriaciviccenter.com
9/30 Bridge to Bridge Run, hosted by the Illinois Valley Striders. This four mile run starts on Wm. Kumpf Boulevard near the Civic Center, procedes across the Illinois River on the Robert Michel Bridge, tours the new Downtown East Peoria, returns to Peoria over the Cedar Street Bridge, continues through the Peoria Warehouse district, and finishes near home plate in Peoria Chiefs Stadium, followed by a post-race party featuring refreshments and entertainment. 8am, for registration information visit www.bridgetobridgerun.org.
11/15 The New Leadership Paradigm – How to Master the Skills You Need to Get the Job Done, Rise to the TOP, and Be the Leader You’ve Always Dreamed of Being, and it is at the Embassy Suites. Maybe it would be best to say a little and then send them to my website, www.dinaemser.com/events for more information and registration.
50th Fine Art Fair on the riverfront!
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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 Kevin Hart & the Vibe Tribe, Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark Recreation Center, 9/16, 6p & 7:15p, $5/members, $7/nonmembers
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
Boss Trio, Rhythm Kitchen, 9/12 & 9/26, 8–11p
Larry Harms Trio, Rhythm Kitchen, 9/5 & 9/19, 6:30–8:30p
Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra, Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, 9/5, 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
Colt 45 and Johnny Walker, Martini’s on Water Street, 9p–1a
Jason Hattermann and Paul Weddle, 309 Restaurant, 6–9p
Picking on Series, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, last Thursday (9/27), 7–9p
Fridays
Gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 7:30p–1a
Greg Williams, Bruce Saurs Black Rabbit Corner Bar & Eats (Fulton St), 6–11p
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
Chris Tarpley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p
Live music, Willett’s Winery & Cellar, 7–10p
Unwind with Wine, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 7–9p, $5
Live music, Rhythm Kitchen, 8–11p
Saturdays
Jimmy Binkley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p–12
Eddie & Judy Howard, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
Live music, Rhythm Kitchen, 8–11p
Players Club, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 9/1, 7–10:45p
West McQueen, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 9/8, 7–10:45p
Bubblegum Jack, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 9/15, 7–10:45p
Biscuits & Gravy, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 9/22, 7–10:45p
Loose Shoes, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 9/29, 7–10:45p
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10 things we crave
1. MELODIESMy favs being Radiohead, The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Neil Young, & Dave Matthews Band. Get them on CD or Vinyl at your local Co-Op Record store location. (Where you can even trade in your old music for store credit!) 2. SOUL CANDY Getting pampered. What girl doesn’t love that? Find upscale pampering without the upscale price tag at Jay Cee’s Salon in East Peoria and www.facebook.com/JayCeesSalon. 3. VINO One of Illinois’ great wineries is in our own backyard...Willett’s Winery in Manito. I especially love their Cranberry Frost, a special edition made only at Thanksgiving time each year. Get it at their retail store next to Dick’s in the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, www.willettswinery.com. 4. ENLIGHTENMENT Recent find…The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. This read will encourage you to acknowledge that the love, peace, and contentment you seek are actually inner experiences. Get it at The Peoria Public Library. 5. HAWAII In a cup that is. All natural fresh fruit smoothies and 100% Hawaiian coffee are made daily in Peoria. Now we can all afford that “trip” to the Big Island! Get it at Maui Wowi. (The Strawberry & Mango twist found in The Hawaiian Breeze is a fan favorite) www.facebook.com/MauiWowiCentralIllinois.
6. ‘ZA Ever had a Quad Cities style pizza pie? Wikipedia has a whole section devoted to it. Honest! Take a peak underneath the cheese to find your toppings and a spicy rather than sweet sauce, all on this one of a kind dough. And, the ONLY place to find it (this side of the Mississippi anyway) is Knuckle’s Pizza in Dunlap and www.knucklespizza.com 7. FASHION 101 If you haven’t worn it in 365 days…recycle it! And guess what, you might just find something even better in the process! A good place to make this magic happen? Goodwill. There’s one in your neighborhood. www.goodwillpeo.org 8. THE ARTS Peoria is so fortunate to have many venues to see exceptional theatre come to life! The ICC Performing Arts Center is one of those places. Check out their Guest Artist Series and get ticket information at www.ArtsAtICC.com 9. PERCOLATION And a cozy place that’s known for a vibe that just begs you to chillax. Leaves’N’Beans Roasting Company. Not only will you be sipping on a cup of amazing coffee or tea, but you’ll also be patronizing this local business that’s known for its community philanthropy. Peoria Heights, Morton and www.lnb.com 10. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE They are the ones who love us…even when we’re grumpy. So spoil them every chance you get! Find healthy treats at My Dog’s Bakery in the Metro Centre and www.mydogsbakeryil.com
things by danielle arch midday's on 99.9 wwct progressive radio for central illinois photos by dennis slape
