Festival of Lights, Artists Showcase & Sale, Josh Turner, Peoria Civic Chorale & Rivermen
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The 29th Annual Stocking Stuffer Store will take place at Northwoods Mall &
the Shoppes at Grand Prairie through December 19 where children ages 12 and
under can shop (with the assistance of a volunteer) for holiday presents for
parents, grandparents, siblings - whomever they wish - while parents relax in a
seating area located outside the store. Gifts range from $1 - $8. Locations &
Hours are: Mondays - Fridays from 4 - 8 pm, Saturdays from 10 am - 8 pm and
Sundays from noon - 5 pm at Northwoods Mall (Located in the upper Level near
Sears, across from The Smo-King Pit) and Saturdays & Sundays from noon - 5 pm at
the Shoppes at Grand Prairie (in the former Borders Location) on Saturday &
Sunday only. All proceeds benefit Crittenton Centers. For more information, call
309-674-0105 or visit 
FOLEPI's
Winter Wonderland is open through New
Year's Eve at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road in East Peoria. Hours
are 5 - 9 pm Sundays - Thursdays and 5 - 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Cost is
$10 for cars & vans, $20 for limousines, extended vans and party buses and RVs
and $150 for full size buses. Cash & debit cards are accepted for payment. For
more information, visit
Santa's
Wildlife Express at Wildlife Prairie Park is an enchanting evening full of
holiday festivities running from 5 - 9 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday.
Ride the Zephyr Train through Santa's Wildlife Forest, mingle with Santa's
feathered and furry animal friends, make crafts with the elves, munch on cookies
and sip on hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus, hike on illuminated animal trails and
visit with Santa at this holiday event. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for
non-members $12 aged 14+ and $15 for members and $18 for non-member children.
Children ages 1 & under are free. Reservations are required as seating will be
limited and may be made by calling 309-676-0998. For more information, visit
A
Christmas Carol - The Musical continues at Peoria Players Theatre
tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at 7:30 pm and a
Sunday performance at 2 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for patrons 18 and
under and are available at the
Peoria Players Box Office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at
Home
for the Holidays continues at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight
(Thursday) 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 
Dave
Coulier of ABC's Full House fame will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club
tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $21
(or $20 with a cash payment) except for the Thursday 8 pm and Friday & Saturday
10:30 pm shows, which are $16 (or $15 with a cash payment). For more information
and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The
Peoria Riverfront Museum will host a Hobbit Costume Contest tonight (Thursday)
from 10 pm - 12 am just prior to their Giant Screen Theatre premiere of The
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 3D. Judging of costumes will take place from
10:30 - 11:30 pm, doors open for the show at 11:45 am and the show begins at
Midnight. The winner of the contest will receive a free pair of tickets to the
midnight premiere. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for children aged 3 - 17 and
$13 for senior citizens aged 60+ and are available at the Peoria Riverfront
Museum Box Office or online at
Peoria
County and the City of Peoria will host a joint Legislative Breakfast on
Friday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 9 - 11 am featuring state senators
Dave Koehler and Darin LaHood and representatives Jehan Gordon-Booth, David
Leitch, Don Moffitt and Mike Unes. Admission is free. For more information, call
309-672-6056.
ADownton Abbey Season 2 Marathon will continue through December 21st from
10:30 am - Noon on Fridays at the North Branch of the Peoria Public Library
(located at 3001 W Grand Pkwy. in Peoria). Every Friday an episode from
Season 2 will be presented from this program that explores the impact of WWI on
the people of Great Britain. Admission is free and light refreshments will be
served. For more information, visit 
ALocal Artists' Holiday Showcase and Sale will be held at the Shoppes of
Grand Prairie showcasing the works of local artists over the holiday season
featuring glassblowers, wood turners, jewelry-makers, clay throwers and more in
the old bookstore on the S.E. corner of the Shoppes complex. Hours are 4 - 8 on
Fridays and Noon - 6 pm on Saturdays through December 23. For more information,
call 309-692-3672.
Live
at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Stephanie Aaron
(jazz) beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday. Admission is $7 for members,
$10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior
non-members.
For more information, call 309-674-6877 or visit 
Enjoy
a holiday tradition of Candlelight Walks at Luthy Botanical Garden
(located at 2520 N. Prospect (corner of Prospect & Gift in Peoria) on Friday &
Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. The Poinsettia Show under the warm glow of hundreds of
candles is enhanced with live performances of holiday music. Admission will be
waived during the holidays, although donations are always accepted. For more
information, visit 
Forest
Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) will
host its annual Holiday Shop & Stroll on Friday and Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm. Take a
walk along the illuminated forest paths and enjoy live music, storytelling,
caroling, hot wassail and homemade goodies. While there, check out the annual
Nature Art Show, which runs through December 29th and features photography,
paintings, woodcarvings and more by local artists. For more information, call
309-686-3360.
Celebrate
the holidays at Community Workshop and Training Center's Ugly Christmas
Sweater Party at Landmark Recreation Center (located at 3225 Dries Lane in
Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6 pm. There will be fun, games, prizes, live
music and dancing with Boogie Shooze. Tickets are $20 and include a taco bar
with all the trimmings and cash bar. Don't have an Ugly Christmas Sweater? Ugly
Christmas Sweaters are available to rent for just $15 and you can call to
reserve one at 309-686-3300. Order tickets online at 
Josh
Turner with special guests Easton Corbin and Katie Armiger will perform on
Friday at the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $34.50 in
advance and $39.50 day of show and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box
Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at
The
Peoria Area Civic Chorale will present An American Family Christmas at
the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Center (located at 360
Wilmor Road in Washington) at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on
Sunday. Tickets are $24 for adults, $12 for students and $20 for groups of 10 or
more. To purchase tickets, call 309-693-6725.
Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Embassy Suites Conference Center (located at
100 Conference Center Dr. in East Peoria) on Saturday from 9 - 11 am. Other
entertainment includes a balloon artist plus Jonny Rovatti (a comedy magician).
Bring your camera for holiday photos with Santa. Cost is $16 for adults and $9
for children aged 12 and under. Call 309-694-0200 for further information - no
reservations are required.
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Hamilton Bulldogs at the Peoria Civic
Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Individual game tickets range in
price from $13 - $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by
calling 309-676-1040 or online at
Salsa
on the Riverfront featuring DJ Ed Caballero will take place at the Gateway
Building Grand Ballroom (located at 200 NE Water Street in downtown Peoria) on
Saturday from 8 - 11 pm. Enjoy an evening of Latin Music and Dancing with a $10
admission fee. A cash bar will be available. Call 309-494-6713 to reserve
tickets.