 Sky Harbor Steakhouse kicks off the holiday season with their Annual Holiday Wine Tasting with complimentary wine and cheese tasting tonight (Thursday) from 4 - 9 pm. Beginning at 5 pm, wine experts from Wirtz Beverage and Kickapoo Creek Winery will be on hand to answer questions and offer holiday suggestions. There is no cover charge and live music begins at 7 pm. Reservations are available by calling 309-674-5532. |
 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield runs tonight (Thursday) through December 31st. 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 |
 The River City Blues Society will host a CD Release Party for the Cash Box Kings, a band from Chicago, at Goodfellas Pub in Pekin tonight (Thursday) from 7 - 10 pm. Admission is $5 for non-members and $3 for members. For more information visit: www.rivercityblues.com |
 The Avett Brothers will perform at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets at $35, $30 and $25 and are available online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, in person at U.S. Cellular Coliseum Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. |
 Peoria Players Theatre presents Annie at 7:30 pm tonight, Friday, Saturday plus and at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. A hold over performance has been scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for patrons 18 & under and are extremely limited at the Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.PeoriaPlayers.org |
 The ICC Theatre Department presents US Drag at the ICC Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 pm tonight, 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 694-5136. For more information, visit www.ArtsatICC.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. |
 Greg "Fluteman" Warren will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Thursday at 8 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $18 except the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm show which are $12. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 36th Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Embassy Suites and Riverfront Conference Center in East Peoria on Friday beginning at 11:45 am. Cost for Chamber members is $45 per person or $450 for a table of 10 and for non-members is $65 per person or $650 for a table of 10. Reservations can be made by calling 309-495-5978 or online at www.peoriachamber.org |
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Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Judy Page & Speak Easy (R&B, jazz) beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday. Admission: $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822. |
 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. 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
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The CIYS Fall Orchestra Concert will take place on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the Metamora High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 18 & under and will be available at the door. Call 888-218-4650 for more information. |
 The Bakin' with the Boss Tour with Buddy Valastro can be seen on Friday in the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25.75, $35.75, and $47.75 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 A limited number of $75 VIP tickets are also available that include a post-show meet and greet, limited edition tour mug, a souvenir tour lanyard and backstage pass and a 15% discount voucher for carlosbakery.com |
 Candlelight Walks at Luthy Botanical Gardens will take place on Fridays and Saturday evenings from 7 - 9 pm through December 23. Visit the Poinsettia Show at night, under the warm glow of hundreds of candles, while enjoying live performances of holiday music. Admission is free. |
 The Tim And Bob Showcase will be presented at the Par-a-Dice Hotel on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available online HERE. Peoria natives, Tim & Bob (Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson) aka Funktwons, are Grammy Award-winning songwriting musicians and a Hip-Hop/R&B pop production duo. For more information, call 309-699-7711. |
 Cosmic Crisis with Tiger Kid will perform in the Back Room at the Fieldhouse Bar and Grill in Campus Town (located at 1200 W. Main St. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 9 pm and there is cover charge. For more information, call 309-494-9600. |
 The Team Beachbody Super Saturday with MJ Durkin and Shaun Thompson (creator of Insanity and Asylum) will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom beginning at 9 am on Saturday. For more information or to register for the events, visit http://davidkernlyons.com/events |
 St. Jude supporters will join together to participate in the St. Jude Give Thanks Walk at the The Shoppes At Grand Prairie on Saturday beginning at 7 am with check-in & the walk beginning at 8 am. The family-friendly 5K walk helps raise money to support the children on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join the St. Jude team. Registration is free and can be done online at givethankswalk.org |
 History comes to life during Civil War Winter Quarters from 10 am - 5 pm at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards). Cost to attend is $5 per vehicle. Living historians in authentic uniforms will use period tools and construction methods to build handmade wooden shelters to protect themselves from the approaching winter weather. Activities will also include mail call, drill and ceremonies, and daily camp life. For more information, call 309-691-8423. |
 A Blues Fundraiser will be held for local musician, Robin Crowe from Noon - Midnight on Saturday at Expo Gardens in Peoria. Performers include Cosmic Crisis, the Robin Crowe Band, Flying D'Rito Brothers, Dave Chastain, Bill Porter & the Jim Davis Band. There will also be auctions & raffles. Admission is $5 per person. Food will also be available for purchase. Proceeds will help to pay Crowe's medical bills. |
 Bradley Braves will take on North Dakota at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena on Saturday night beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 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 |
 Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N. Edwards Road in Edwards) will host a Wine Pairing Dinner on Saturday night from 7 - 10 pm. Enjoy a 5 course Italian themed gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Leo. Each course is paired with one of Kickapoo Creek wines. Cost for the dinner is $50 per person. Reservations may be made by calling 309-495-9463. |
 The 41st Annual Peoria Turkey Trot will take place on Sunday from 1 - 5 pm rain, shine, or snow. It's Peoria's oldest running race, a 4-mile run through Detweiller Park. A 1/2 mile youth fun-run will take place immediately before the start of the the run. For more information, call 309-682-1200 or visit www.peoriaparks.org |
 The Peoria Train Fair will take place at Illinois Central College in East Peoria on Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm. There will be DVDs, videos, books, and photos, as well as many model railroad parts and supplies available for purchase. For more information, call 309-369-3515. |
 The Def Comedy Jam Allstars will perform at the Par-a-Dice Casino Hotel on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $50 for Platinum VIP seating and meal, $35 for Gold seating and $30 for Silver seating and are available online HERE. Performers include Tyler Craig, Shaun Jones, TP Hern and Comedian Ice Cream. For more information, call 309-699-7711. |
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