Merry Christmas from ExplorePeoria.com!

Published: Wed, 12/24/08



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International Award winning magician, Mitch Williams, performs his amazing tableside close up magic at Tyroni's Italian Cafe in Bartonville tonight from 5:30 - 8 pm.  For more information, call 647-3692 or click HERE.

The Perfect Wedding continues tonight at the Barn II Dinner Theatre in Goodfield.  This sure fire hit takes place hours before a wedding when the bridegroom awakens after the bachelor party to a mysterious girl in his bed and his fiance at the door.  On Friday & Saturday, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sunday, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $30 for Thursdays, $32 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $34 for Saturdays. For more information, call 965-2545 or click HERE.

The Luthy Botanical Garden's Poinsettia Show continues this weekend. Christmas trees throughout the Conservatory will be decorated in unique and wonderful themes. Normal admission rates and hours apply. For more information, call 686-3362.

The 24th Festival of Lights in East Peoria displays include FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland , the almost 2-mile drive-through electric park which has been enhanced for 2008 with new programmable LED light displays, FOLEPI's Village & Santa Claus , an indoor winter carnival featuring decorated trees, displays, a mini-passenger train, full-sized carousel and other rides for younger children plus Santa and reindeer visits, the Narrated Nativity, where life-size structures take on a three-dimensional appearance at night with a 2-minute narration available by tuning to radio station 1610 AM, plus much, much more. For more information and specific attraction hours, call 1-800-365-3743 or click HERE.  For more FOLEPI events, click HERE.

Rex Havens will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm.  Tickets are $13 ($12 if paying with cash) except for the late show Friday which is just $10 with cash. The show is rated PG. To reserve tickets, call 673-5853 or online HERE.

Friday, come learn the significance of Mishumaa Saba and Zawadi at Luthy Botanical Garden's Kwanzaa Display. Kwanzaa is an African American holiday that celebrates family, community and culture. Learn about this wonderful cultural holiday and see the display of African plants while you enjoy the beautiful holiday surroundings of the Poinsettia Show. Regular Conservatory hours and admission rates apply. For more information, call 686-3362.

The Peoria Rivermen take on the San Antonio Rampage Saturday beginning at 7 pm in Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. Sunday, the Rivermen will play the Houston Aeros beginning at 5 pm.  Tickets are $8, $12, $15 and $20 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 673-3200 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Season tickets are also available. For more information click HERE.

The Thai Yoga Partners Workshop takes place this Saturday at Heading OM from 2 - 4 pm. This class is centered around creating a vibe of unity between partners, friends & family.  Space is limit to 8 partners.  Admission is $35 and pre-registration is required.  For more information or registration, click HERE.

The Bradley Braves take on Southern Illinois at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena Sunday beginning at 1:05 pm. Tickets range between $9 and $20 and are available at the Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 673-3200 or online HERE.

The Old Time Folk and Country Jam takes place this Sunday at Forest Park Nature Center from 3:30 - 5 pm. Meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come, listen and enjoy. Admission is free; however, donations are requested. For more information, call 686-3360.

A special Holiday show at the Jukebox Comedy Club, Get Yo Laff On, will be hosted by Kevin Williams (Last Comic Standing, BET'S Comic View) and features comedians Jay Deep (Who's Got Jokes & Def Comedy Jam), and Torrance Brown (BET's Comic View) plus a special guest comedian. Doors open at 7 pm, show is at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Reserve your tickets by calling 673-5853 or click HERE.