The Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s 36th season will conclude with an inspirational program dedicated to America’s favorite songs, hymns, and anthems on May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Five Points Washington. Enjoy songs such as What a Wonderful World, People, No Time, Bright Morning Stars, Down by the Riverside, America the Beautiful, music by Irving Berlin, Paul Simon, Stephen Foster and much, much more. Our special guest artist is accomplished classical tenor soloist and jazz trumpeter Michael Jones. Jones, a Peoria native, performs nationwide as a soloist and chamber musician. He currently sings with the Grammy Nominated professional chamber choir, The Crossing, appears regularly at The Green Mill, Chicago’s legendary jazz club, with Alan Gresik and the Swing Shift Orchestra and has performed on five Downbeat Award-winning recordings. Michael graduated from the Peoria High School’s Preparatory School for the Arts, obtained a Bachelors degree in Jazz Trumpet from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and earned his Masters in Jazz Trumpet from Northwestern University. Friday’s concert will also feature a 90 voice 4th grade Festival Chorus comprised of students from area public and private schools.
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro..
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/washington-winter-walkabout
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
