Country star Phil Vassar will perform an intimate unplugged performance in the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $27.50, $37.50 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Lynne Koplitz will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight at 8 pm, and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $16 or $15 with cash except for tonight's show and the Friday late show which are $12 with cash. This show is rated R. Call 673-5853 for reservations.

Conklin's Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield presents Weekend Comedy starring Bob Lane Jr. and Mary Simon begining tonight and running weekly on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons until March 7th. Admission is $31-35 which includes a buffet meal. Call 965-2545 for reservations.

The Itoo Hall will host a Fish & Chicken Fry every Friday in January from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. The Itoo Hall is located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria. For more information including prices, call 676-9725 or go to www.itoohall.com.

Preston Jackson & Friends will perform at the Live at the Five Spot Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members, 16 & younger $3. Students require valid school ID & seniors are 65 & older.
Salsa at the Contemporary Arts Center is also Friday with a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC members and $6 for non-members. For more information, call 674-6822.

Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin and Flyleaf will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Arena Friday night beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $39.75 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Waterhouse presents Howlin' on Water...Dueling Pianos on Friday and Saturday with doors opening at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, and show from 8 - 11 pm. Package includes: The Waterhouse's two entree banquet buffet with dessert and the fabulous Howlin' on Water...Dueling Pianos Show. Cost is $33 per person including tax. A limted number of seats are available for the show only - cost is $13 per person. Call the Waterhouse office to make your reservations at 494-9100.

Corn Stock Theatre presents its first ever Playwright Festival featuring ten short original plays by primarily local authors. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students 18 & under and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office or by calling 676-2196.

The St. Jude Benefit Gymnastics, Tumbling and Trampoline Meet will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8:30 am. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for adults (11 and over), $4 for children (10 and under) and $4 for seniors (65 and over). For more information, visit www.stjudemeet.org.

Join Coach Jim Les as he leads his 09-10 Bradley Braves against Missouri State on Saturday beginning at 2:05 pm at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena. Tickets range from $20 - $9 and are available by calling 677-2625 or online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, go to www.bradleybraves.com.  Citylink will be providing its Park & Ride for this event - see ad to left for details.

The Joyce Thome Benefit for the Children's Hospital of Illinois will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Saturday at 6 pm. Tickets are $95 each or $900 for a table. Call 566-5670 for reservations. The event will be hosted by Jim Thome. Guests will enjoy dinner, a program, and silent and live auctions.

The Scottish American Society will host its 41st Annual Robert Burns Supper on Saturday beginning with cocktails at 5 pm and dinner at 6 pm at the Itoo Hall on Farmington Road in Peoria. Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums will perform and after-dinner dancing to the likes of the "Dashing White Sergeant" and other reels will be a part of the festivities. Tickets are $20 per person or $5 for children younger than 14. For tickets and more information, call 682-0478.

The Peoria Symphony welcomes guest conductor Leslie Dunner and 14 year old Chad Hoopes, violin soloist to Saturday's show at 8 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre. Tickets range from $36 to $72 for adults and $10 for students with ID and are available by calling 671-1096 or online HERE .  Citylink will be providing its Park & Ride for this event - see ad to left for details.

The Heritage Ensemble will present a concert Saturday night at 7:30 pm at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center in East Peoria. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $8 for students. Call 694-5136 for tickets.

The Jon Davis Memorial IKWF Kids Open will be held Sunday at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 8:30 am. Tickets are available at the door and are $6 for adults age 14 and over and $3 for children ages 6-13. Children 5 and under are free.