Globetrotters, Dueling Pianos, ICE Racing, Heartland Festival Orchestra & Bridal Show
Published: Thu, 01/07/16
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The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will take on the
Washington Generals at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. Tickets range from $26.50 to $86.50 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
Winterfest,
featuring outdoor ice skating, will continue tonight (Thursday) to 9 pm, from 3 - 10 pm on Friday and from Noon - 10 pm on Saturday and Noon -9 pm on Sunday at 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 
The Central Illinois
Herpetological Society will meet tonight (Thursday) at Forest Park Nature Center beginning at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. The Society meets the first Thursday every month at this time at Forest Park Nature Center. For more information, visit 
Brett Erickson
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm, Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm shows and $15 for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
Whisper & Shout
will take place at the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Cousin Eddie 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. For more information, call
309-674-6822 or visit 
Howlin' on Water
Dueling Pianos will take place in the Ballroom at the MAXAM Building (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) on Friday & Saturday with dinner seating beginning at 6 pm. Admission for the dinner & show are $38 per person. Please note: the show is intended for adults and may not be suitable for children. For reservations, call 309-494-9100. For more information, 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 Friday & Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm and is free for customers. For more information, visit 
Moon Taxi with Maia
Sharp and Lissie will perform on Friday at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 plus a nonperishable food item and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
Eagles on the Illinois
River will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 Forest Park Drive in Peoria Heights) on Saturday beginning at 10 am. Admission is free. Each year hundreds of bald eagles over-winter in the Illinois River Valley and this day is an appreciation of these birds of prey as the Peoria Audubon Society and Forest Park Nature Center offer a presentation and tours to view Bald Eagles along the river. Admission is free, however donations are appreciated. For more information,
call 309-686-3360 or visit 
World Championship ICE
Racing will take place on Saturday at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for children ages 2 -12 for reserved seating and $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 2 -12 general admission seating and are available at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
The
Heritage Ensemble will present A Choral Celebration: Commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the ICC Performing Arts Center on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. A journey through music that motivated and sustained the civil rights movement, tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $8 for students and are available online at 
Broadway Rhythm
will be presented by the Heartland Festival Orchestra at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring Joan Hess & Kirby Ward, tickets are $35 for adults and $8 for students and children and are available at Kidder Music (located at 7728 N. Crestline Drive in Peoria) or online at 
Funk Yard will
perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 the day of the show and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
The 19th Annual Wedding of a
Lifetime Bridal Show will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Sunday beginning at 10 am with runway shows at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Admission is free with registration online at 
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 
The Peoria Riverfront Museum will
present "The Early History of Bicycling in Peoria", a free lecture by local historian Chris Sweet, on Saturday at 1 pm with free access to the Street Gallery all day. Bike Peoria will also be at the museum with vintage bicycles and information on local bicycling events. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The Jack Morgenstern Benefit featuring Chicago Farmer, Rainbow Cloggers, Drumline, Robin Crowe, Still Shine, Mike Layne, Easy Riders and Brainchild will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2 pm.
Suggested minimum donation of $5 at the door or VIP Loft seats are available for $98 at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at