Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Oct. 13 through Oct. 15, 2023, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.
Costume Ball at Dozer Park: Tonight is the Villians vs Heros Costume Bash at Dozer Park, organized by the Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria. From 7 to 10 p.m., enjoy the party with food, drink, a rap battle and more fun all included with your ticket to the event.
Rossini, Beethoven and Strauss with PSO: Tomorrow join the Peoria Symphony Orchestra for the Viennese Gala Concert featuring Maestro George Stelluto and guest artist Robert Chen, Chicago Symphony Orchestra‘s Concertmaster. The concert features Rossini’s “William Tell Overture”, Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto”, and Johann Strauss, Jr.’s beloved waltzes, polkas, and overture. The Viennese Gala Concert will take place tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theater
Be the dancing queen at the Civic Center: From London’s West End to Worcester, MANIA the ABBA tribute is headlining the Peoria Civic Center Theater on October 15! In an exhilarating, two-hour recreation of one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, MANIA brings to life the flamboyance of the ‘70s. This includes all of the uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs from the iconic Swedish band, with fantastic costumes, staging, lighting and effects. Be sure to get your tickets now!
