Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos is hosting a New Year's Eve bash tonight.  Tickets for the dinner & show are $65, which include the show, a two entree banquet buffet, and open bar for the entire event.  For more information or reseverations, call 494-9100.  The show will be rated PG-13 with a special bar show rated R.

Celebrate New Years Eve with the Spooner Street Band tonight playing at the Puppy Dogs in Bartonville from 9 pm - 1 am.  There is no cover; however, there will be several prizes and games to welcome in the New Year.  For more information, call 697-9851.

Comedian James Johann will be performing tonight at the JukeBox Comedy Club at 8 pm and 11 pm with special guest Greg Lausch.  Johann will return for performances Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm.  Tickets for the New Year's Eve performances are $19, and $13 for the other shows except the 10:30 pm Friday show which is only $10.  For more information, call 673-5853 or click HERE.  The shows are rated PG13 - R.

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 Preston Jackson Trio, playing jazz and R & B, will perform at Andre's Restaurant in the former Lindsay's on Liberty located at 330 Liberty Street in Peoria from 7-9 pm tonight.  For more information, 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.

Soul and Motwon artists Dorann & the Soul Mystics perform at the Contemporary Art Center Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  Admission is $7 for CAC members, $10 for the general public, and $6 for senior citizens and students.  For more information, call  674-6822.

On Saturday, watch the wonderful world of winter unfold on a Winter Wonder Walk, which are naturalist-guided tours at Forest Park Nature Center beginning at 9:30 am. You will explore animal tracks in the snow and what characteristics animals have to cope with the season. Dress for warmth:  admission is free, however, donations are appreciated.  For more information, call  686-3360 or click HERE.