 Folepi's Winter Wonderland (located at VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road in East Peoria) will be open from 5 - 9 pm Sundays -Thursdays and from 5 - 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Admission is $10 for cars and family vans, $20 for limos, extended vans, mini- or party-buses and RVs or $150 for full-size buses. |
 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield runs tonight (Thursday) through New Year's Day. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. Prices are $34 for Thursdays, $36 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $38 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com |
 Jim Brickman's "A Christmas Celebration" Holiday Concert will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $27, $37, $47 and $67 and are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com The $67 tickets include a post-concert meet and greet. |
 Learn the significance of Mishumaa Saba and Zawadi at the Luthy Botanical Gardens Kwanzaa Display from 10 am - 5 pm through Saturday. Conservatory admission is waived during the holidays, although donations are always accepted. Become educated about this cultural holiday and see a display of African plants. |
 Nick Griffin will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 8 pm & 11 pm. Tickets are $12 for the tonight's (Thursday's) show, $15 for the Friday show and $21 or $20 with cash for the New Year's Eve (Saturday) shows. The New Year's Eve 8 pm show includes a hot & cold buffet beginning at 7 pm and the 11 pm show includes party favors & free champagne at midnight. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center featuring Change Up begins at 5:30 pm Friday. Admission: $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members. |
 The 26th Annual Peoria Youth Hockey Association's Snowball Shootout will take place Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Owens Recreation Center (located at 1019 W. Lake Avenue in Peoria). This is a USA Hockey Sanctioned Tournament using USA Hockey rules. The Shootout features four different divisions and will welcome approximately thirty teams to the area. For more information, visit http://www.pyha.org |
 Julie K's Noon Year's Eve Celebration will take place on Saturday at Five Points Center (located at 360 Wilmor Road in Washington) beginning at 11 am. It will feature family friendly music. Tickets are $12 and $10 and are available at www.juliekmusic.com or www.fivepointswashington.org |
 Peoria Players Theatre will present Ring-a-Ding-Ding New Year beginning at 7:30 pm on Saturday & 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for all ages and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org |
 The Rivermen take on the Rockford IceHogs in the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $12.50, $17.50, $20, $22.50, $25 and $27.50 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 |
 The Howlin' on Water New Year's Eve Bash will take place Saturday at the Waterhouse (located at 619 SW Water Street, 2nd floor, in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $75 per person and includes a two entree combination buffet, open bar, dueling pianos show, and the midnight champagne toast plus tax and processing fees. Pre-payment is required and can be made by calling 309-494-9100 or online at http://artstix.artspartners.net/ordertickets.asp?p=373&backurl=default.asp |
 A Special New Year's Eve Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will take place on Saturday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6877. |
 The Peoria Zoo will host a Zoo Snooze - New Years Eve Edition on Saturday from 6 pm - 8:30 am just for kids. There will be special Zoo tours, a pizza dinner and a light breakfast provided. Cost is $50 for Peoria Zoo members and $60 for non-members. Drop your kids off at 6 pm and pick them up at 8:30 am the next morning. Kids must be 6 or older to participate. Register by call 309-681-3513. |
 A New Year's Eve Party featuring the band Rachel's Hippo will be held at Coyote Creek Golf Club (located at 8201 W. Lancaster Dr. in Bartonville) with doors opening at 7:30 pm and the band beginning at 8 pm. Included in the ticket price are hors d 'oeuvres, unlimited draft beer & soda and a champagne toast at midnight. Admission is $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Reservations are recommended as space is limited. Call 309-323-1667 for more information and to make reservations. |
 Ring in the New Year with the Boat Drunks from 8 pm - 1 am Saturday at the The Gateway Building Grand Ballroom (located at 200 NE Water Street on Peoria's RiverFront). Tickets are $50 per person and include access to the exclusive New Year's Eve concert by The Boat Drunks, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and draft beer & wine. Select specialty & mixed drinks will also be available at the cash bar. This event is for ages 21 and over only. To purchase tickets, call 309-689-3019 or e-mail bmo@peoriaparks.org Space is limited. |
 The Get Lit Fun Run will take place beginning at 11:50 pm Saturday at FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland (locatd on Par Three Lane off Springfield Road in East Peoria). Cost to participate is $25. This is a fun way to "run" in the New Year and is open to men, women and children, this event is a non-competitive run/walk on a two-mile paved course through the FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland drive-through display. For more information, call 309-253- 2420. |
 The 2012 East Peoria Boat Club Polar Ice Plunge will take place on New Year's Day (Sunday) at the East Peoria Boat Club (located at 707 Collins Lane off Rt. 26 at the Tazewell/Woodford County Line in East Peoria). Registration is from 10 am - 1 pm and the Plunge ceremony begins at 1 pm. Cost is $20 to participate and includes a t-shirt. Proceeds will benefit local children's charities. Visit http://www.eastpeoriaboatclub.com for a registration form or call 309-699-6655 for more information. |
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