Nutcracker Ballet, This Moment in Time, Stocking Stuffer Store, Dueling Pianos, Peoria Civic Chorale & A Jazz Christmas
Published: Thu, 12/13/18
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Published: Thu, 12/13/18
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Please Forward to Your Friends & Family and Follow Us
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The Nature Art Show and Sale
continues at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) through New Year's Eve on Mondays through Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm (except Christmas Day). Featuring a diversity of media and unique artwork all created by local artists, items available include original nature-related photographs, paintings, woodcarvings, handmade jewelry and more. Admission is free. For more information, click 
The 35th Annual Stocking Stuffer Store
will take place at Northwoods Mall & the Shoppes at Grand Prairie through December 23 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. Hours are Thursdays and 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. All proceeds benefit Crittenton Centers. For more information, call 309-674-0105 or 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. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small bus (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information,
visit 
Emma Willmann will perform at the
Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $12 for the Thursday show and $15 for all other shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
2nd Fridays will take place in Peoria
Heights will take place at Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 4 - 8 pm. Local artists will display their work along the side walk and in the gallery featuring glass, pottery, paintings, photography and jewelry. For more information, call 309-693-6180.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Rachel's Hippo Unplugged on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 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 
Experience a nighttime stroll on a
forest path lit with luminaries at the Holiday Shop and Stroll at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) on Friday and Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm. Featuring live holiday music, storytelling, caroling, wassail, goodies and more, admission is free however donations are appreciated. For more information, visit 
Howlin' on Water Dueling Pianos will
take place in the Broadway Lounge 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 is $40 per person. For information or reservations, call 309-494-9100 or visit 
Enjoy live music with the Casa
Jones Duo at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Rivermen will
take on the Quad City Storm at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets range from $11 to $21 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
The Peoria Area Civic Chorale will
present "An American Family Christmas" at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. Featuring guest soloist Penelope Shumate, the PACC Young Artist Competition winners nightly and two children's festival choirs on Friday night, tickets are $20 for adults, $8 for students and $18 for groups of 10 or more and are available at the Peoria Civic Chorale box office or by calling
309-693-6725. For more information, visit 
Christmas One Acts will be presented by
Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University in Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Featuring the show Always Christmas Eve, tickets are $15 for all ages and are available at the box office or by calling 309-688-4473. For more information, visit 
The Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular
will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $35, $45, $55 & $65 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
Prince & Princess Day will take
place at the Riverfront Museum Auditorium on Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm. Dress up in your favorite outfit and create a unique prince or princess, a creative castle all your own, designing a prince or princess hat and Chameleon and Hawaiian Piggy friends. The event is free for members and $4 for the public. All supplies are provided. Registration is required and is available at the Museum, by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Laser Light Night will take place at
the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Dome Planetarium on Saturday featuring Laser Floyd: The Wall at 6 pm and Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows for members or $7 for one show and $12 both shows. For more information, visit 
The Bradley Braves will
take on Eastern Illinois at the Peoria Civic Center (located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range from $8 to $45 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at 
The 2018 Adopt-A-Senior
Event will be held at Sharon Healthcare Elms (located at 3611 N Rochelle Ln. in Peoria) with the gift bag assembly on Sunday from 2 - 2:45 pm and party 2:30 - 5 pm. After the gift bag assembly, gift bags will be delivered to the residents during the party where food and drink will be served. Registration to participate is greatly appreciated. Volunteer children aged 7 - 16 must have a chaperone and pre-register. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, or to donate or RSVP to
volunteer, call 309-270-3170 or visit 
Music in the McKenzie will feature Lojo
Russo at the Peoria Public Library, North Branch (located at 3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. Admission is free and CDs will be available for purchase which benefit the Friends of Peoria Public Library. For more information, visit 
The St. Anthony Camerata Chorale Festival Choir will
present their Holiday Concert at St. Mary's Cathedral (located at 607 NE Madison Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Directed by Mary Ann Fahey-Darling with guest conductor, Mary Jo Papich, the chorale and orchestra will perform Mozart Coronation Mass KV 317 along with favorite carols plus an audience sing along. Admission is free, however attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to that will be donated to local food pantries. 
A Jazz Christmas will take place at
Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W. Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring live music by David Hoffman & friends, admission is free. For more information, visit