Numero Issue 73

Shedding Light On theSe RAYSRays of Life

numéroart + culture + entertainment + more

73Rays to GRow By

mAui Jim

APRIL 2012

of Hope

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Some people say life is short. Your perspective on that topic may depend on where you are in your life— in the first third,

the middle third, or the sunset third. I’m in the middle third and I have to admit, sometimes life seems long. It feels like I’ve lived a lot of it already. I’ve experienced two careers after college and graduate school. I’ve had a long marriage, relatively speaking, and I’m planning to enjoy it for many more years. I’ve raised two children who are now young adults with lives of their own, and when I think back to the days when they were young and we were overwhelmed with the constancy of parenting and working and living, it seems like eons ago.

The trend is for people to live much longer than in the past, and I must say, that can feel both exciting and daunting. My mom is 87 and shows no signs of stopping, and my dad lived to 83 even though he smoked for over 60 of those years. Good grief! I’ve taken pretty good care of myself— what am I looking at here? 100 years or more? And what of younger people? Some predictions state that children being born now may enjoy life expectancies of up to 120 years. That sounds like a lo-o-o-n-n-g time!

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On many days, life feels like a great gift to be lived and shared and enjoyed. But sometimes, I have to look for the rays of life. Some days feel hard and dark and devoid of joy. Truth is, some days it takes a great deal of effort to stay positive, to focus on what I want to create, and to trust that there are always rays of life to warm me up and keep the darkness at bay. If your life was like the sun, what are the rays that extend from its center that make it shine for you? What keeps you in the game and fills you with hope? What are the rays of your personal sun that make life worth it? (Go ahead. Take a moment and draw a little kindergarten sun right now with several lines extending from it like rays with enough room to write on.) Each of us will answer these questions in our own unique way, and we can also look to people who have lived long lives to see what helped them feel vital even into the sunset third. Google this question and you will see a variety of things from drinking green tea to singing, gardening to technology. Your interests, your relationships, your service to others— all of the things that keep you moving through your own life with connection, self expression, enthusiasm, and purpose reflect your personal rays. We don’t know how long we’ll live. Don’t get caught planning for how your rays of life will shine. Shine now. Keep your personal sun handy so that on your dark days, you can refocus your energy on the rays that make life work for you. We need you in the world, shining.

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1 Drink of the Month

2 Rays of Life

8 Shedding Some Light on these Rays OUR LOCAL SOLAR SYSTEM

12 Book of the Month

16 A Ray of Hope and Treatment MEDICAL RAYS AND THEIR USES

26 Maui Jim LOCAL RETAILER PROTECTING FROM RAYS

28 CD of the Month

32 Rays to Grow By LOCAL GROWING ADVICE FOR APRIL

38 Dish of the Month

40 Listings art, culture, entertainment & more

48 10 things I crave

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The next time you look out the window during the day, think about what actually lights your surroundings. The solar

rays you see illuminating the Earth were generated thousands of years ago. While it only takes a little more than eight minutes for sunlight to reach the Earth from the surface of the Sun, that light originated with nuclear fusion occurring deep inside the Sun all those many years ago. Light travels at a finite speed, specifically 2.997925 x 108 meters per second. It might be easier, though, to just round it off to 186,000 miles per second. So any beams of light that reach the Earth are actually historical in nature. We are actually looking back in time. Solar Events

With that historical backdrop, let’s consider two events that will cast rays in the future. The first is a partial solar eclipse on May 20. It will last about 50 minutes as the Sun sets. While this is a partial solar eclipse, full solar eclipses do occur but only because of a unique combination of size and distance. The Sun is approximately 400 times further from the Earth than the moon. And the Sun is about 400 times the size of the moon. So when the moon lines up directly between the Earth and the Sun, there’s a full solar eclipse. If those sizes and distances were different, the moon would not appear to be the same size as the Sun during a solar eclipse. For instance, if the moon were further away from the Earth, it would appear smaller and would not fill the entire outline of the Sun. That actually is what happens when Mercury or Venus intersect the path between the Earth and Sun. Because

they are much more distant from the Earth than the moon, either of the two planets will appear as a small dot crossing the Sun’s surface. At sunset on June 5 of this year, you’ll be able to witness just such an event...the Transit of Venus. A cloudy sky would obviously interfere with viewing, and that would be unfortunate because the next Transit of Venus won’t happen for another 105 years. Due to its orbit, Venusian transits take place in pairs, about eight years apart, but it’s a century or so between each pair of transits. June 5 marks the second of this pair of transits, with the first one having occurred in 2004. If you miss the transit, you can at least experience the song it inspired. One of the lesser known marches penned by John Philip Sousa is called the Transit of Venus March. It was inspired by the paired transits of 1874 and 1882.

Transits of Mercury occur more frequently. You can view the next two in 2016 and 2019. With both the solar eclipse and the transits, you’ll want to filter Sun beams to safely view the events. Sunglasses are not a good filtering agent. Use a grade of mylar that filters infrared and ultraviolet rays. Mylar from balloons is not the proper grade. Lakeview Museum offers proper eye protection for viewing solar events.

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Physical Solar Rays

The term solar ray is also applied to physical markings on planets. The light-colored streamers that radiate in a sunburst fashion from the rim of a crater are called solar rays. Generally, you only see them around recently formed craters because the solar wind erodes the markings around older craters.

A Bigger Solar System Model

Lakeview Museum in Peoria is home to one of the world’s biggest solar system models. A 36-foot diameter Sun graces the exterior of Lakeview Museum, anchoring a model that extends to Macomb. With the planetarium at Lakeview moving to the new Peoria Riverfront Museum, model curator Sheldon Schafer has a “construction” job on his hands. Schafer plans to create an even larger model, with the new Sun taking the form of a 46-foot diameter circle of yellow on the new museum’s plaza grounds. The closest four planets will follow the public walkway going north along the river, with the larger planets stretching outside Peoria’s limits. The accompanying chart lists the locations of the planets in the new model, using a scale where 53 feet is equivalent to one-million miles. Rather than miles, the distance of each planet from the Sun is shown in astronomical units (AUs), with one AU representing the distance from the Sun to Earth. Multiplying the number of AUs by eight minutes (the approximate time it takes the Sun’s rays to reach Earth) yields a rough estimate of the time for sunlight to reach each planet. In Eris’s case, at its aphelion, it takes 13-and-a-third hours for solar rays to arrive at the dwarf planet. That, of course, is from the time the light left the surface of the Sun. Fusion inside old Sol created those rays thousands of years ago. Here’s hoping the next ray of light in your life doesn’t take that long to arrive!

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“We would not have the diagnostic capabilities we do without rays,” explains Craig Johnson, Manager of Radiology at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. “We are able to differentiate with these rays if something is an infection, or cancer. Rays are also important for treatment systems as well.” Perhaps the most well known—and most used—ray is the X-ray. In fact, X-rays are the second most commonly used medical test, after laboratory tests. Some people interchange the actual procedure with the films or digital images it creates—calling them both X-rays. Technically, this application is known as diagnostic radiography, started in 1895 with the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen. By using the physical properties of the ray an image can be developed which displays areas of different density and composition, such as bones. X-rays were put to diagnostic use very early, before the doctors, nurses, and others learned of the dangers of the radiation that accompanies these rays and safety measures put in place. X-rays are also used to view soft tissues, thing like the lungs and breasts (a mammogram). There are even dental X-rays in use for checking out problems with your pearly whites! OSF Saint Francis Medical Center made headlines in 1945 when it became Illinois first hospital with a

machine that made mass production X-rays possible—and economical. The medical center gave free X-rays to all patients over 14 when they were admitted for treatment. It was purchased by the Peoria County Tuberculosis Association to aid in TB screening.

“It is one of our initial assessments,” says Dr. M. Fayaz Malik, Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at HeartCare Midwest in Peoria. “When a patient comes in with symptoms, we often order an EKG (electrocardiogram) and a chest X-ray. We’re looking for things such as fluid on the lungs or pneumonia, a change in heart size, or an infection. It may be ‘old school,’ but a basic chest X-ray is one of our most robust tests.” X-rays make their presence known throughout the heart world. “Computed tomography (CT) scans are glorified X-rays and help us see the peripheral structure of the heart,” explains Dr. Malik. “When our cardiologists are in the Cath Lab doing an angiogram or angioplasty, that’s really just an X-ray in motion. Even our vascular surgeons make use of this technology daily during their procedures.”

You maY not realize it, but an X-raY is also keY in diagnosing heart issues.

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Also known as a CAT scan, this is a noninvasive test in which numerous X-ray beams and a set of electronic X-ray detectors rotate around you while the table you are lying on moves through the scanner. CT scans of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than regular X-rays. It’s one of the best and fastest tools for studying the chest, abdomen and pelvis. A PET scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging which uses a radioactive tracer. A PET scan measures important body functions, such as blood flow, oxygen use, and metabolism, to help doctors evaluate how well organs and tissues are functioning. PET scans can also be performed on equipment that is a combined PET and CT scanner, which have been shown to provide more accurate diagnoses than the two scans performed separately. UV rays are a range of electromagnetic waves—an invisible light ray—that may be responsible for sunburns, skin cancers, and cataract formation. In medicine, ultraviolet radiation is used to treat rickets and certain skin conditions. Production of Vitamin D—which you get from sunshine and is important for healthy bones—requires UV radiation as do certain cancer controlling processes while some of the epoxy used to fill your teeth requires UV radiation to set it. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation like X-rays, but they have higher energy. Gamma radiation can be both positive and negative. On one hand it can harm cells in your body, but Gamma rays are also used to kill and treat certain types of cancers and tumors. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment that delivers a single high dose of radiation to a precisely defined target with minimal radiation to surrounding brain tissue. “The Gamma Knife is imperative as an oncology treatment system,” says Craig Johnson. “Other important ‘rays’ are microwave ablation rays. If a surgeon pinpoints a problem area, but can’t surgically remove it, a needle can be precisely threaded to that spot and microwave ablation can be used to treat the problem in a minimally invasive way.”

some of the diagnostic tools that make use of raYs include:

computed tomography

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ultraviolet rays:

gamma rays:

You may be wondering about MRIs or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, another frequently used diagnostic test, but there are no rays in use here. “It’s a common misconception that a patient will get exposed to radiation or ‘rays’ during an MRI. This is false,” says Neil Birky with Peoria Imaging. “An MRI uses magnetic waves to get the images of the human body.” You may be worried about radiation exposure with all of the ‘rays’ we’ve talked about—but you shouldn’t. Improved safety and lower doses of radiation necessary to capture the images have significantly reduced the level of radiation exposure for patients.

“The dose is very small and CT exams are usually pretty quick so patients actually shouldn’t be worried about radiation exposure if they’re just getting one CT scan,” says Birky. “If you are getting multiple (CT) scans over a short period of time, you should discuss that with your doctor for reassurance.” One thing is for certain, those we spoke with can’t imagine where medicine would be without “rays.” “Rays help us see into the body without cutting it open,” says Dr. Malik. “They have revolutionized medicine and the care we are able to give our patients.”

a view through the Pet/ct scanner, patient lies on the table and passes through.

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Before MY first pair of Maui Jim sunglasses, I was a bit of a non-believer, I’ll admit. I thought maybe these people were drawn to work for a sunglass company because of their delicate, sensitive eyes, perhaps. But that was before my Hamoa Beaches. I used to buy cheap sunglasses—really cheap. Ten dollars was a splurge for me, mostly because the average lifespan of my glasses was about three weeks. So when my husband bought me a pair of Maui Jim Hamoa Beach sunglasses, I was a little terrified at the great power and great responsibility I possessed. Maui Jim was founded in 1980 in Lahaina, Hawaii and began being

Becoming a maui Jim Believer

When I pick my husband up from work, any given time, there are a few Maui Jim employees who have sadly forgotten their Maui Jim sunglasses that day and are walking out into the daylight like vampires. Not like Twilight vampires that sparkle in the sunlight… Like old-school John Carpenter’s Vampires. Get me out of this sunlight or get me some UV protection.

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distributed in the rest of the United States in 1988. Maui Jim patented their PolarizedPlus® technology, and quickly moved from on-the-beach retailer to technologically superior retailer with a cult following that still exists today. The company relocated to Peoria in late 1996 after purchasing RLI Vision, a part of RLI Corp., forming a relationship that is still strong today. Over the years, Maui Jim has continued to offer their customers high-performance design developments. In 2004, Maui Jim’s patent on their PolarizedPlus®2 technology revolutionized the sunglass market by creating lenses that actually enhance the colors you’re viewing through rare earth element lens treatments. In 2006, Maui Jim’s building was expanded by 24,000 square feet when they added their lab, built to ensure precision prescription optics. The innovations have continued through the introduction of MauiReaders®, MauiPassport™, and MauiHT™ lenses. Maui Jim’s offering will continue to expand with their recent purchase of Zeal Optics, who specialize in activewear glasses and extreme sports goggles. What does this REALLY mean for customers though? Well, I went from non-believer to believer with a few wears. My husband had told me over and over before I had a pair how much more effective Maui Jim glasses were at protecting your eyes from the sun’s rays over competitors, but with my own pair, I saw it for myself. If you go in to reception at Maui Jim’s Peoria office (which you can do to “try before you buy”), they have

several unique decorations alongside the sunglass cases. One is a mirror, and the other is a black-and-white island scene—that is, until you put on their polarized glasses. Then the images come to life with additional colors that can only be seen with their patented lenses. More important than this fun party trick though, these glasses really work. They protect your eyes in any type of lighting (different lens colors offer different levels of shading), and actually make your surroundings MORE vivid than without the glasses. When I’d buy the cheap sunglasses, I’d have to save them for the brightest days, or I’d feel like I was in a cave. My Maui Jim sunglasses have been worn in shade, direct sunlight, with snow on the ground … I haven’t worn them in any conditions where I haven’t been happy with their performance. And Maui Jim isn’t just saving eyes in the area. They’ve become an incredibly involved community partner, supporting causes like the South Side Mission through their Dive for Cover that recently happened at their Peoria location. They are also extremely generous in giving products to nonprofits for raffles or silent auctions. As for me, I’m embracing my new vampire status, and slapping my Maui Jims on every time I’m outdoors. Now the only question that remains—should my next pair be the Kulas or the Honolulus?

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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

As we all know, plants are the original solar-powered machines—converting the sun’s rays into

organic matter that flourishes in our well-tended gardens, wild forests, and beautifully manicured lawns. April is a prime month for garden activity as the frosts begin to taper off and the newly ushered spring adds a sweetness of wet earth and pollens to our daily atmosphere. Though, gardening in Illinois is volatile business and our daily weather can literally turn on a dime and behave in baffling ways— just look back to our virtually winterless winter and the mock summer of March.

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We caught up with Bob Streitmatter, Garden Manager of Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria Heights, for advice on what we should be aware of when getting out and about in the garden this month. “Overall, we have had some unusual weather patterns,” observes Streitmatter. “Bloom is running ahead of what we consider normal. In some cases, plants are blooming as much as a month early.” Spring can lend itself to both warmth and intense cold snaps that can greatly damage new growth no matter how resilient the plant. Thankfully, there are several methods to protect the plants most important to you. “Monitor the weather and be ready to cover the plants that are special or have some prominence in your garden; one can’t cover everything!” notes Bob. He suggests using everything from buckets to sheets to even bath towels for frost protection. “It may look like a yard sale exploded, but simply remove them once the frost threat is over.” Also remember that the covers should be somewhat loose and held in place with stakes or bricks to prevent them from blowing off in the night. These simple acts could be the deciding factors in your plants’ growth and health for the season. Another growing trend among gardeners both seasoned and novice alike are raised gardens. Being higher off of the ground, they are slightly less susceptible to frost, rabbits, and weeds. They are especially practical for those with limited space and those who live in urban settings. Concrete makes for a sturdy barrier but wood framed boxes are widely used as well; however, lumber treated with preservatives and chemicals should to be avoided, as the compounds may seep into the soil and prove unsafe to edibles. Of course if you want to avoid the insects, frost, and weeds altogether, indoor pots and terrariums work nicely to add a bit of green to your everyday living space or work place.

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Below are a few other April tasks for your garden— for the complete Peoria Park District Garden Calendar, visit http://www.peoriaparks.org/resources-for-the-home-gardener

· Start to monitor plantings to minimize damage from pests and diseases.

· Start planting new trees and shrubs.

· If you haven’t done so, cut back the ornamental grasses and perennials left for winter interest.

· Weed planting beds and apply soil amendments/fertilizers. Mulch or compost beds to conserve moisture and discourage weeds. Weed preventer may be necessary. Avoid disturbing late emerging perennials.

· Divide and move perennials. Work in compost, bone meal, and soil amendments when planting.

· Start to pull back or remove any winter protection (i.e. mulch or straw).

· When soil temperatures are consistently in the 50s, sow seeds of cool-season vegetables directly into the garden. Cool-season vegetables that can be direct-seeded include: the root crops of beets, carrots, radishes, parsnips and turnips; the leaf crops of chard, loose-leaf lettuces, spinach, mesclun mix, mustard and collard greens, and kale. Plant small transplants of asparagus, early potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, radish, mustard, onions, peas, rhubarb, spinach, turnips, cauliflower, carrots and all other cool-season crops as weather permits.

· Cool-season annuals that tolerate a light frost can be planted early in the month after being hardened off. These include snapdragons, sweet peas, cape daisies, pansies, and violets.

· Fertilize spring-flowering bulbs with a granular 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 mix as new green growth emerges or when they finish flowering. Remove spent flowers but allow foliage to wither completely before removing.

· Begin mowing lawn if necessary.

If you want to get involved and meet other enthusiastic, earth friendly people, April hosts the Luthy Botanical Garden Lily Show, Spring Plant Sale, School Programs, and Garden Tours. Growing plants is a wonderful activity for the whole family, so get out and get growing!

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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 april 2012

Spring Forward and Get Outdoors!

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Through 4/8 The Foreigner, 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. 965.2545, www.barn2.com

Through 4/8 Lily Show, Luthy Botanical Gardens. 10a–5p. 309.686.3362, www.peoriaparks.org

Through 4/26 Zoo tots program, Peoria Zoo. Ages 2–4. Thurs & Sat 10–10:50a. $5/child members, $10/child non-members. 309.681.3513, www.peoriazoo.org

Through 5/8 Digital Art Show by Fulton County Arts Council, Graham Hospital Gallery. 309.645.7109, www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com

Through 5/20 Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous, Lakeview Museum. 10a–5p Tues–Wed, Fri–Sat; 10a–8p Thurs; 12–5p Sun. $6/adults, $4/youth, $5/seniors, members free. 309.686.7000, www.lakeview-museum.org

Through 5/21 River Valley Cloggers, Lakeview YWCA, Peoria Area Square Dance Association. 6:30–8:30p.

Through 5/26 Dinosaurs: Solve the Mysteries Planetarium Show, Lakeview Museum. 12p, 1:45p, 2:15p & 6p (25 min). $4/adults, $3.50/youth & senior. 309.686.7000, www.lakeview-museum.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 12/21 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

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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4/1 Beehive: The 60s Musical, Peoria Players Theatre. 7:30–10p. $18/adults, $12/18 & under. 309.688.4473, www.peoriaplayers.org

4/1 Central Illinois Auto Show, Peoria Civic Center, Exhibit Hall. 11a–5p. 309.673.3200, www.peoriaciviccenter.com

4/1 Comedian Rik Roberts, Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, East Peoria. 5p. $100/adults, $30/12 & under. 309.693.0414, www.proctorgiving.com

4/1 Peoria Rivermen vs. San Antonio Rampage, Peoria Civic Center. 5p. $12.50–$27.50. 309.676.1040, www.ticketmaster.com

4/4 Del Quentin Wilber, author of “Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan,” Cerf Center Eureka College. 7p. $10. Book signing and reception. 309.467.6319, www.eureka.edu.

4/5 Peoria Rivermen vs. Texas Stars Barons, Peoria Civic Center. 7p. $12.50–$27.50. 309.676.1040, www.ticketmaster.com

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4/5 Whisper & Shout at the Contemporary Art Center is an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry. Doors open at 7:30p, show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822.

4/6 CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place from 5 - 9p at 10 different locations in downtown Peoria including The Mill, Murray Center for the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Peoria Art Guild where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.com

4/6 Bradley Braves Baseball vs. Missouri State, O’Brien Field. 6p. $6/adults, $3/12 & under, free/BU students and staff. 309.677.2625, www.bradleybraves.com

4/6 Bradley Men’s Tennis vs. Drake, David Markin Tennis Courts. 1p. Free. www.bradleybraves.com

4/6–15 ICC Theatre Program presents Fuddy Meers, ICC Performing Arts Studio Theatre, East Peoria. 7:30p, Sun 2:30p. $7/adults, $5/students & seniors. 309.694.5136, www.artsaticc.com

4/7 Caterpillar Square Dance, Fondulac Adminstration Building, East Peoria. Don & Doug Sprosty calling; BBQ served. 7:30–10p.

4/7 Giant Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast, Wildlife Prairie State Park. 3 age groups: 0-2, 3-6, 7-12 yrs; bring camera for pics w/Easter Bunny after the hunt. Breakfast 8:30– 11:30a, Hunt 11a–1:30p. General admission, plus $8.95/teens & adults, $6.95/12 & under. Reservations highly recommended; space is limited. 309.676.0998, www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org

4/7 Jungle Jamboree Program: Tropical Tunes, Peoria Zoo. Ages 4–8. 10–10:50a. $5/members, $10/non-members. 309.681.3513, www.peoriazoo.org

4/7 Mother Nature’s Story Corner, Forest Park Nature Center. Best for ages 3–7. 10a–12p. 309.686.3360, www.peoriaparks.org


4/7 Bradley Men’s Tennis vs. Creighton, David Markin Tennis Courts. 11a. Free. www.bradleybraves.com

4/8 WeaverRidge Easter Brunch, WeaverRidge Golf Club. 9a–3:30p. 309.691.3344 x 18, www.weaverridge.com


4/9 Dinosaur Egg Hunt, Lakeview Museum. 1–4p. $6/adults, $4/youth, $5/senior, members free. 309.686.7000, www.lakeview-museum.org

4/9 Peoria Chiefs vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, O’Brien Field. 6:30p. $3.50/lawn seats, $5/club box seats. 866.MYTICKET, www.milb.com

4/10 Art Club, Lakeview Museum. 1–2p. Free. 309.686.7000, www.lakeview-museum.org

4/10 Peoria Chiefs vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, O’Brien Field. 6:30p. $7/lawn seats, $10/club box seats. 866.MYTICKET, www.milb.com

4/11 Home Educator Class, Peoria Zoo. 2 classes: 5–8 yrs & 9–13 yrs. 10–11:30a. $5/zoo members, $10/non-members. 309.681.3513, www.peoriazoo.org

4/11 Peoria Chiefs vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, O’Brien Field. 6:30p. $7/lawn seats, $10/club box seats. 866.MYTICKET, www.milb.com

4/11 Barry Manilow will perform at the U S Cellular Coliseum beginning at 7:30p. Tickets range from $19.99 through $119.99 and are available at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, in person at U.S. Cellular Coliseum Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. For more information, visit www.uscellularcoliseum.com

4/12 Dr. Erik Denker presents: “French Nineteenth-Century Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art,” Fine Arts Society, Lakeview Museum. 9:25a coffee, 10a lecture. Adults/$10, students/$5, Society members/free. www.fineartssociety.net

4/12 B’n’B, Creve Coeur Community Center. Square Dance with Jim Rader Calling. 7–9:30p.

4/12–29 See How They Run, 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. 965.2545, www.barn2.com

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4/13 Bradley Braves Baseball vs. Indiana State, O’Brien Field. 6p. $6/adults, $3/12&under, free/BU students and staff. 309.677.2625, www.bradleybraves.com

4/13 Peoria Rivermen vs. Charlotte Checkers, Peoria Civic Center. 7p. $12.50–$27.50. 309.676.1040, www.ticketmaster.com

4/13-21 Cinderella, the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical, will be presented by Corn Stock for Kids at the Corn Stock Theatre Center beginning at 7:30p on Friday and at 2:30p on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children aged 12 & under and go on sale March 19 at the Corn Stock Theatre Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.cornstocktheatre.com

4/13 Wine and Cheese Under the Stars, Lakeview Museum. 7–9p. $25/members, $30/non-members; preregistration recommended. 309.686.7000, ext. 145, www.lakeview-museum.org

4/14–15 1st Annual Eric Albers “Strike Out Cancer” Memorial Softball Tournament, Avanti’s Dome Outdoor Diamonds, Pekin. Attendance free, donations accepted; $200 Team registration fee. Men’s/Women’s/Co-Ed teams welcome. 309.840.4198

4/14 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs, Oakwood Dog Park, Morton. Benefits Foster Pet Outreach. 1–3p. $6/dog. 309.383.4145, www.thepetpantry-peoria.com


4/14 Sangerfest, presented by the German-American Central Society, Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. Concert 7p. $10/adults, $5/students. www.peoriaciviccenter.com


4/15 Titanic: In Memoriam, St. Martin Chamber Players in Concert, Universalist Unitarian Church. With special guest Gina Wright, Soprano. 3p. Free (donations accepted). 682.8977, www.peoriauuchurch.org

4/15 Central Illinois Youth Symphony Small Ensemble Concert, ICC Lecture Recital Hall. 2p. $10/adults, $5/18 & under. 888.218.4650

4/15 The Central Illinois Youth Symphony small ensembles will perform in concert featuring their Brass Ensemble, Flute Choir and String Quartets at the Illinois Central College Lecture Recital Hall beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 18 & under. For more information, call 888-218-4650.

4/16–18 Peoria Chiefs vs. Cedar Rapids Kernals, O’Brien Field. 6:30p. Mon $3.50/lawn seats, $5/club box seats; Tues–Wed $7/lawn seats, $10/club box seats. 866.MYTICKET, www.milb.com

4/17–21 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Pritchard Theatre, Eureka College. Children’s musical. 7:30p. $7/adults, $5/students. 309.467.6363, www.eureka.edu

4/17 Bradley Men’s Tennis vs. Nebraska-Omaha, David Markin Tennis Courts. 10a. Free. www.bradleybraves.com

4/19 Peoria Symphony Chamber Players, Becker Auditorium, Eureka College. 7:30p. $10. 309.467.6318, www.eureka.edu

4/19 The Genius of Beethoven, Peoria Symphony Chamber Players, Cerf Center Eureka College. 7:30p. $10/adults, $5/students. 309.467.6301, www.peoriasymphony.org.

4/19–21 Peoria Chiefs vs. Great Lakes Loons, O’Brien Field. 6:30p, Sun 1p. $7/lawn seats, $10/club box seats. 866.MYTICKET, www.milb.com

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4/19 Enjoy a Girls Night Out from 5 - 7p at Wines 'N More (located at 151 South Main Street in Morton). Local vendors will be displaying their unique merchandise and there will also be a free massages, facials, a wellness coach and wine tasting. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-291-0899. Extended hours and special discounts will be offered by Eli's Coffee, LuLu's, Pumpkin Patch and Leaves N Beans also located in downtown Morton.

4/20–21 Cinderella, Corn Stock for Kids, Corn Stock Theatre Center. Fri 7:30p, Sat 2:30p. $12/adults, $8/12 & under. 309.676.2196, www.cornstocktheatre.com

4/20 An Evening with David Sedaris, Peoria Civic Center. 8p. $35–$45. 800.745.3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

4/20–21 Art That Rocks, Five Points Washington. 7p. $20/adults, $10/students. 309.690.7990, www.peoriaballet.com, www.fivepointswashington.com

4/20–21 Peoria Jaycees’ 20th Annual International Beer Fest, Exposition Gardens. 309.676.5292, www.peoriajaycees.org, www.Peoriabeerfest.com

4/20–22 USA Gymnastics 2012 Level 4 State Meet, East Peoria Event Center. $8/adults, $4/seniors & students per day. 309.444.9921, [email protected]

4/21 Peoria Push Derby Dames Home Bout, Peoria Civic Center Exhibition Hall. Doors open 5:30p, bout @ 6:30p. www.peoriarollerderby.org

4/21 Mitch Seekins Sings Tony Bennett, ICC Performing Arts Center, East Peoria. 7:30p. $24/adults, $19/students & seniors. 309.694.5136, www.artsaticc.com

4/22–24 Peoria Chiefs vs. Lansing Lugnuts, O’Brien Field. Sun 2p, Mon–Tues 6:30p. $7/lawn seats, $10/club box seats. 866.MYTICKET, www.milb.com

4/22 Eureka College Chorale and Chamber Singers’ spring concert, Cerf Center Eureka College. 4p. Free. 309.467.6397, www.eureka.edu

4/22–23 Clean Water Celebration, Peoria Civic Center, Peoria RiverFront, GAR Hall.

4/24–25 Shrek the Musical, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 7:30p. $37–$67. 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com

4/24 Bradley Braves Baseball vs. Iowa, O’Brien Field. 6p. $6/adults, $3/12 & under, free/BU students and staff. 309.677.2625, www.bradleybraves.com.

4/25 Bradley Braves Baseball vs. Northern Illinois, O’Brien Field. 6p. $6/adults, $3/12 & under, free/BU students and staff. 309.677.2625, www.bradleybraves.com.

4/27–29 2012 Mid America Cup College Showcase (FC Peoria Soccer), FC Peoria Complex. 309.579.3535, http://fcpeoria.com

4/27 Julie K’s “Family Love” Album Release Concert, Peoria Christian School Gymnasium. 6:30p. Free. 309.229.7830

4/27 Red Green, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 7p. $47.50. 800.745.3000, www.ticketmaster.com

4/28 Do Baboons Sleep in Trees? Peoria Zoo. 9–10a. $20. 309.681.3513, www.peoriazoo.org

4/28 Children’s Home Association of Illinois Spring Gala Event, Country Club of Peoria. 6p. $175/person. [email protected], 309.687.7275

4/29–10/28 Pioneer Days, Sommer Park. Last Sun of month. 1–4p. $2/person. 309.691.8423, www.peoriaparks.org

4/29 Giant Flea Market, Expo Gardens. 8:30a–4:30p. $1.50/adults, free/12 & under. 217.529.6939, www.jcflea.com

4/29 Eric Church will be performing at the US Cellular Coliseum beginning at 7p. Tickets are $42.50 and $34.50 and are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000, and in person at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office.

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Grasse , Genoa, Cinque Terre,Portofino and More!

wcbufm.org

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 ICC Hard Bop Jazz Band, Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark Recreation Center, 4/15, 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

Live Jazz, Rhythm Kitchen, 6:30–8:30p

River City Blues Society Hosts Sean Chambers, Goodfellas in Pekin, 4/11, 7–10p, $5 ($3 members)

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

Fridays

Gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 7:30p–1a

Greg Williams, Hotel Pere Marquette/Rendevous, 5–7p

The Dirty Gentlemen, EP's Timeout, East Peoria, every 4th Friday 8:30p

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, 4/13, 6–9p

Draft Cultre, Knickerbockers Bar & Grill in Washington, 4/6, 9p, $3

Saturdays

Jimmy Binkley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p–12

Eddie & Judy Howard, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a

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10 things I crave

. . . 1 . . . Pan fried noodles from Thanh Linh.

. . . 2 . . .

Ving Tsun Kung Fu at VingTsunPeoria.com. Great exercise and a never ending journey. Free introductory classes!

. . . 3 . . . Rhodell's Brewery & Hofbräu. Beer Tour!

. . . 4 . . .

Exploring the medium that is the web through design and development at GraphicalForce.com.

. . . 5 . . . Riding my Gary Fisher Kaitai bike.

Great for urban environments, get it at Bushwacker.

. . . 6 . . .

The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Great for finding efficient ways to deal with conflict while also getting

a better understanding on how people interact with each other.

. . . 7 . . .

WeAreHunted.com. Great for finding new emerging artists along with new music.

. . . 8 . . . Travel, travel, travel!

. . . 9 . . . Coffee! From Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co.

Great for a pick me up or if you just want to look at a giant stuffed black bear.

. . . 10 . . .

Go to estate sales on the weekends to find cool unique furniture that I can bring back to life.

things by jeff freeman local web developer photos by dennis slape

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