 Pekin Main Street will host an Arts Fiesta tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 8 pm at the Speakeasy Art Center (located at 353 Court Street in Pekin). The event will celebrate local art, music and food. Admission is $15 and tickets are available by calling 309-353-3100. All proceeds from the event will benefit Pekin Main Street's mission to revitalize and preserve Pekin's downtown area through artistic endeavors. |
 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield will open tonight and run through December 31. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm. On Sundays, doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 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 |
 Manheim Steamroller will bring their 2011 holiday show to the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $49.50, $59.50 and $74.50 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 |
 Bradley University presents Almost, Maine at the Hartmann Center for Performing Arts on the BU Campus beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for faculty, staff and senior citizens and $7 for students and are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office or by calling 309-677-2650. |
 Kevin Pollak will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Thursday at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $29 except Thursday and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $25. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The Annual Veteran's Day Parade will take place in downtown Peoria on Friday starting at the corner of Bryan & Monroe Streets and ending in front of the WWI & WWII memorials on Adams Street. A ceremony will be held at the memorials at 11 am. |
 The Community Workshop and Training Center presents their CWTC 2nd Annual Fall Vendor Sale on Friday from 11 am to 1:30 pm at 3215 N. University in Peoria. The sale is open to the public, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit CWTC. For more information, call 309-686-3300. |
 A Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Megan Crawford, a Metamora resident who was critically injured in an auto accident, will be held at the Timberlake Club (located at 5501 W Farmington Road in Peoria) from 3 pm - 1 am. The cost for the Avanti's spaghetti dinner is $10 for adults and $7 for children aged 10 & under. There will also be live music and family friendly entertainment. |
 Julep's Closet will take place at the Peoria RiverPlex from 5 - 8 pm on Friday, which is Twice the Price Night, from 8 am - 4 pm and from 10 am - 1:30 pm on Sunday, during which all merchandise is half price and from 2 - 4 pm which is the bag sale. Admission is $1 on Friday and Saturday, and free on Sunday. Proceeds from the sale go towards funding the Junior League of Peoria's projects. For more information, visit www.juniorleagueofpeoria.org |
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 Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center featuring Preston Jackson & Friends 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.
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 The Peoria Art Guild is hosting an 8 x 8 Dutch Auction fundraising event with doors opening at 5:30 pm Friday and bidding beginning at 6 pm. Tickets to the event are free for Peoria Art Guild members and $3 for non-members. The auction will feature 8 inch by 8 inch works of art created by local, regional, and national artists. This event will feature entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. For more information call 309-637-2787 or visit www.peoriaartguild.org |
 The 2nd Annual CUREageous Fundraiser will be held at the Par-A-Dice Hotel on Friday from 6:30 - 9 pm with an after party featuring JammSammich from 9 pm - Midnight. Tickets are $100 per person or $175 per couple for both the main event & after party or $35 per person for the after party only and are available by calling 309-243-3320 or online at www.illinoiscancer.com/cure |
 In honor of Veteran's Day, the Bradley volleyball team is hosting a Military Appreciation Night at the Renaissance Coliseum when the Braves host Drake at 7 pm on Friday. All active and retired military men, women, and their immediate family will receive free admission: regular tickets and concessions are $1 and parking is free. This is also the Brave's senior night.
On Saturday, Bradley volleyball will play Creighton at 7 pm. For more information, visit www.BradleyBraves.com |
 Wine and Cheese Under the Stars will be held at Lakeview Museum beginning at 7 pm Friday night. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for guests: refreshments are included. Pre-registration is encouraged: call 309-686-7000, ext. 145. |
 The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Rockford Ice Hogs at the Peoria Civic
Center on Friday beginning at 7 pm. It's "Salute to Veterans Night": all
active, reserve and retired military personnel will receive a free ticket at the
Peoria Civic Center Box Office the day of the game by showing their ID. There is also a special ticket good through Friday
at 5 pm: select tickets will be available for purchase at the
Peoria Civic Center Box Office for just $11 (Excludes glass seats and lower
center seats). The offer is ONLY available at the Peoria
Civic Center Box Office and select seats are limited. Regular
tickets range from $12.50 - $27.50 and are available
at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at
309-676-1040 or online at
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806659
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| A Fundraiser for US Representative Aaron Schock featuring Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Road) beginning at 7 pm on Friday. Ticket prices are $50 per person or premium seating for $75 per person: both include an autographed book. VIP seating and private dinners are also available. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 309-693-9393 or visit www.fivepointswashington.org |
 Angels in America: Perestroika will be presented by the Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse in the Corn Stock Theatre Center beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students (18 years and under with ID) and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com |
 Peoria Players Theatre will present Annie at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for patrons 18 & under and are available at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.PeoriaPlayers.org |
 The ICC Theatre Department will present US Drag at the ICC Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136. For more information, visit www.ArtsatICC.com |
 The Peoria Historical Society will host "A Passion for the Arts" Style Show & Luncheon at the Four Points by Sheraton in downtown Peoria on Saturday with the boutique open from 10 am - 2 pm, lunch at 11:30 am and style show beginning at 12:30 pm. Tickets are $35 per person and are available by calling 309-674-1921. Reservations are required by November 4th. For more information, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org |
 Morton High School will present A Christmas Carol on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 and on Sunday at 3 pm at Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center (located at 350 N Illinois Ave in Morton) . Tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information, call 309-284-5000. |
 The Shoppes at Grand Prairie is hosting a Grand Day of Giving on Saturday from 10 am - 9 pm. Bring a gently used coat, new toy and/or food to the Shoppes' Management Office and receive a wristband valid for special discounts throughout the shopping center plus enter to win special drawings. All donated items will go to Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots and local food pantries.
 Also, enjoy the Shoppes' Holiday Kick-Off from 4 - 6 pm with hot cocoa and cookies, holiday music, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by horse and carriage with his reindeer (weather permitting). Also enjoy the lighting of the holiday tree and Shoppe-A-Long, the giant rocking horse, which will be open to ride. For more information, call 309-692-3672. |
 Young Frankenstein will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday at 3 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are $39, $49 and $59. Ticket on sale date now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com |
 "Fill The Treasure Chest" is an evening of fine dining, nationally known guest speakers and professional entertainment at Mt. Hawley Country Club with cocktails on Saturday beginning at 6 pm and dinner at 7 pm to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria. This year's theme, "Explore Great Futures" will feature a live stream to the Nautilus exploration vessel anchored in the Mediterranean Sea. Guest speaker will be Dr. Katy Croff Bell, Chief Scientist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer. Tickets are $150 per person. To reserve your tickets, call 309-685-6007 ext. 112 or visit www.bgcpeoria.org for more information. |
 Tequilas Restaurant (located at 1966 Freedom Pkwy in Washington) will present "Latin Nights", a Latin Dancing event with Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia and more Latin music on Saturday from 9 pm - Midnight. For more information, call 309-745-5600. There is a cover charge of $6 per person. |
 Celebrate the unique and historic Scottish connection that helped found the Episcopal Church in the USA at the Kirking of the Tartans which will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral (located at 3601 N North St in Peoria) beginning at 10:30 am Sunday. Music will be provided by the Celtic Cross Pipe Band. For more information, call 309-688-3436 or visit www.stpaulspeoria.com |
 Disney Live Three Classic Fairy Tales will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $18, $25, $40 and $52 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
Find a $5 Off Coupon for Disney Live tickets on Peoria-Deals.com! |
 The Eureka College Chorale and Chamber Singers will present their free Fall Concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Cerf Center. Call 309-467-6397 for more information. |
 Bradley Braves will take on UMKC at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Sunday beginning at 4 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 and go on sale November 7 at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com |
 The Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra will perform at the Landmark Starting Gate Room (located at 3225 N Dries Ln in Peoria) beginning at 6 pm Sunday with the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band. Then, the CIJO, Peoria's hardest swinging jazz big band, will perform from 7:15 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $5 for members and $7 non-members. For more information, call 309-692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com |
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