Civic Chorale, Bradley Basketball, Simply Streisand, Skate with Santa & Home for the Holidays!
Published: Thu, 12/17/15
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The 32nd Annual Stocking
Stuffer Store continues at Northwoods Mall & the Shoppes at Grand Prairie through Sunday 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 - $15. Locations & Hours are: Mondays - Fridays from 4 - 8 pm, Saturdays from 10 am - 8 pm and Sundays from noon - 5 pm at Northwoods Mall and
Saturdays & Sundays from noon - 5 pm at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on Saturdays & Sundays only December 6 - 7, 13 - 14 and 20 - 21 from Noon - 5 pm. All proceeds benefit Crittenton Centers. For more information, call 309-674-0105 or visit 
Winterfest,
Peoria's Newest Holiday Tradition, features ice skating outside tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 10 pm, Friday from Noon - 11 pm, Saturday from Noon - 11pm and Sunday from Noon - 10 pm on the corner of Fulton St. and Jefferson Ave. in downtown Peoria. Admission is $10 with skate rental, $8 with your own skates, $5 for children 3 and under or $65 for a season pass. For full details including special promotions, visit 
Folepi's Winter
Wonderland continues through New Year's Eve at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights' signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 - 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 - 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays through December 31st. Cost is $10 for all vehicles excepts full size buses, which are $150. For
more information, visit 
The Bradley Braves
will take on Maryville tonight (Thursday) at the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 and $55 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at 
The Peoria
High School Madrigal Dinner will be presented in the PHS Foyer tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. A full meal and entertainment are included in the ticket price of $20 and free for children 5 and under and may be purchased by calling Peoria High School at 309-672-6630 ext. 40098. For more information, call 309-672-6630 ext. 40202.
The Way Down Wanderers
will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 (plus $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door) and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
Phil Hanley will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Thursday at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 except for the Thursday show and the Friday & Saturday late shows which are all $12. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
Live at the Five
Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Judy Page & Speak Easy on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. 
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will also take place on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6822 or visit 
The Holiday Shop and
Stroll at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 North Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) will take place on Friday from 6 - 8:30 pm. Featuring a nighttime stroll on a forest path lit with luminaries, live holiday, storytelling and caroling, hot wassail and goodies plus unique nature-related artwork and eco-friendly, organic, and Fair Trade items. A $2 donation is requested. For more information, call 309-686-3360 or visit 
Mitch Williams will
perform table-side close up magic at the New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant on the Peoria riverfront (located at 120 Southwest Water Street) on Fridays and Saturdays through December from 6 - 8:30 pm and is free for customers. For more information, visit 
Enjoy a
Candlelight Walk through the Poinsettia Show at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2520 N. Prospect in Peoria) on Fridays and Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. The walk takes you through the Poinsettia Show at night, under the warm glow of hundreds of candles, while enjoying live performances of holiday music. The show runs throughout the days also from 10 am - 5 pm. Admission will be waived during the holidays. For more information, call 309-686-3362 or visit 
This Night will be
presented by Northwoods Community Church (located at 10700 N. Allen Rd. in Peoria) Friday through Wednesday at 7 pm each night. Admission is free for all six of the performances of this Broadway-style Christmas extravaganza, however tickets are required. To reserve your free tickets, visit 
Simply Streisand: Holiday
Memories will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center as part of the ICC Guest Artist Series on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Skate With Santa
will take place at Owens Center on Saturday from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Admission is $4 for ages 12 and under; $5 for ages 13 and up and $4 for ages 65 and older. Skate rental is $3. For more information, visit 
The Prairie Art Guild
Holiday Bazaar will take place at their office (located at 1506 SW Washington St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 4 - 8 pm. Find holiday gifts, cards and packaging designed by local and regional artists, holiday treats, music and a raffle. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-657-6064 or visit 
A Murder Mystery
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria beginning at 7 pm on Saturday. An interactive event featuring the cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company who will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds, tickets are $47 for adults and $23.50 for kids 4-12 and and are available online at 
Gold, Frankincense and
Myrrh-der will be presented by Arc Light Productions at Coyote Creek Golf Club (located at 8201 W Lancaster Rd. in Bartonville) at 6:30 pm on Saturday and at 1 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information and to order tickets, call 309-455-4095 or visit 
Space Cantina: Pub Night
in a Galaxy Far, Far Away will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy a variety of beer and a taco bar as you explore a galaxy far, far away in the Dome Planetarium. See real places in space that mirror the Star Wars Universe. Admission is $30 for members or $33 for the public and includes 3 drinks and food plus non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. For more information or to order tickets, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Wine & Art Night:
Painting will take place at the Peoria RIverfront Museum on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy a selection of wines as you recreate a Georgia O'Keeffe painting led by local artist Eugene Maison. All materials are included in this ages 21 and over only event. Admission is $30 for members or $33 for the public. To order tickets and for more information, call 309-868-7000 or visit 
Home for the
Holidays will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 all ages and are available at the box office or by calling 309-688-4473. For more information, visit 
Drop-in Drawing
will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. Learn the way the masters did and draw inspiration from original works of art sketching a piece or two to take home with you. All ages and skill levels are welcome to check out a kit (folding stool, sketching paper, a clipboard, and a pencil) from the front desk, or bring your own sketchbook: pencils only please. There is no cost to borrow supplies and all ages are invited, however ages 16 and under require an
adult in attendance. Admission is free for members and with general admission, which is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors citizens 60+ or $9 for youth 3-17 plus Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount. For more information call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer will take place at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $35, $45, $55 and $75 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting