Joseph, Yes Virginia, Festival of Nativities, Christmas on Court, Mark Lowry, Holiday Home Tour & Kenny G
Published: Thu, 11/29/18
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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
A Holiday Market in
the Heights will be held at Trailside Event Center (located at 4416 N. Prospect in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) from 4 - 9 pm. Featuring food, drinks, a photo booth plus local artists, makers and businesses with unique gifts for the holiday season, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The
Community Festival of Nativities will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (located at 3700 W Reservoir Blvd. in Peoria) from 5 - 9 pm tonight (Thursday)from 10 am - 9 pm on Friday & Saturday and from Noon - 9 pm on Sunday. Featuring nativity displays from around the world and musical performances by local talent, members from different churches have come together to create this unique and complimentary interfaith nativity exhibit. Admission is free.
For more information, 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 
Costaki
Economopoulos 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 
A
Holiday Lunch Show Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday and Saturday from Noon - 2:30 pm featuring Barry Cloyd and Brian "Fox" Ellis with Prairie Folklore Theatre. A Holiday Dinner Cruise will also take place on Friday from 7 - 9 pm. Lunch cruise tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children 4 - 15 and dinner cruise tickets are $46 for adults and $23 for children 4 - 15. Reservations are required. To make reservations and for more information,
call 309-637-8000 or visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Sarah and the Underground 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 
Christmas on Court
will take place throughout downtown Pekin on Friday from 5 - 8 pm. Featuring carriage rides, a tree lighting ceremony, Santa, a scavenger hunt and live performances throughout the evening, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Wine & Cheese
Under the Stars will take place at the Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium on Friday from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy a variety of wine, gourmet cheese and crackers while learning the latest news from space plus take a real-time Uniview tour across the Universe with an astronomy expert as your guide. Guests must be 21 or older and will receive up to three glasses of wine or soda, and a variety of cheese & crackers. Cost is $30 for members and $36 for the public and is available at the Museum, by
calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Mark Lowry
will perform at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Presented by Lighthouse Christian Academy, Lowry is a singer, storyteller, humorist, author and songwriter. Tickets are $35 for and are available at 
The Youth Music
Illinois Symphony Concert will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Drive in East Peoria) on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 2 pm. On Friday Central Illinois Youth Symphony (CIYS) will perform with the Central Illinois Concert Orchestra. Saturday will feature the CIYS percussion ensemble, the Central Illinois Concert Orchestra and CIYS prep orchestra. Tickets are $20 for adults, $8 for students and $15 for senior citizens and are available at the ICC box
office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Enjoy live
music with the Kevin Hart Trio 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 
Eric Petersen Sings
Broadway will be presented at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley Campus on Friday at 7:30 pm & Saturday at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. A Bradley graduate who starred in Shrek, School of Rock, Escape to Margaritaville and more, he will be accompanied by the Bradley University Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $35 and $10 for students for the 9:30 pm on Saturday show only and are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office or by calling 309-677-2650.
The
Peoria Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K will take place at the Peoria Riverplex (located at 600 NE Water St. in Peoria) on Saturday at 9 am with registration at 8 am. Cost is $40 for adults, $20 for kids 12 & under or $30 for Jingle in Your Jammies if you can't participate, but would like to particpate. For more information and to register online, visit 
Bubbly &
Bows will take place at the Riverfront Museum Studio 2 on Saturday from 10 - 11:30 am. Enjoy a mimosa and refreshments while you learn bow tying techniques and some wrapping tips to make your holiday gifts sparkle this year. Participants must be 21 or older. Cost is $30 for members and $36 for the public and is available at the Museum, by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Christmas with the
Animals will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday from 10 am - Noon and 1 - 3 pm. Help WPP staff create gifts for the animals with food surprises inside, then give the presents to the animals and learn about their natural instincts. Cost is $5 (in addition to regular admission). Reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-676-0998. Park admission is free for members and ages 2 & under, $5 for ages 3 - 12, $8 for ages 13 - 64 and $6 for ages 65+. For more
information, visit 
A Holiday Home
Tour of historic homes will take place from 5 - 9 pm on Saturday and 1 - 5 pm on Sunday. Featuring Peoria Historical Society museum homes Flanagan House (located at 942 NE Glen Oak in Peoria) & Pettengill Morron House Museum (located at 1212 W. Moss Ave. in Peoria) plus three private Peoria historic homes which will be full of seasonal décor and open to tour to enjoy the ambiance, craftsmanship and architecture for the spirit of the season. Enjoy the Christmas charm, local
history, and delightful décor for the magic of Christmas past. Tickets are $15 before Friday or $20 at the door and are available at Gregg Florist, Relics, Exhibit A Gallery and the PHS office. Children 12 and under are free with purchase of an adult ticket. For more information, visit 
Folepi's Gifts
Galore Shop and Stroll will take place in the Historic Four Corners District in East Peoria (bounded by Washington Street and McKinley Street) on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm. Featuring face painting, free balloon art, the East Peoria Community High School Chorale singing Christmas carols plus free horse-drawn carriage rides with Santa. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Chemistry
Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
A
Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm featuring cast of the Champaign Urbana Theatre Co. Featuring a Prime Rib buffet along with the show where the cast intermingles with the audience, a cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $48 for adults and $24 for children 4 - 15. Reservations are required. To make reservations and for more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The Bradley
Braves will take on New Mexico 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 
Kenny G will
perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $35, $45, $55, $89.50 & $149.50 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
The
Way Down Wanderers will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the show or $30 for VIP seating and are available at the box office or online at 
The
Philharmonic Chorale will present their Winter Concert at the Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students & senior citizens. For tickets and information call 309-694-5136 or visit at 
The
Orpheus Club Men's Choir will present their Winter Concert at at the First Federated Church (located at 3601 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Hear an afternoon of music under the direction of Russel Boulton with songs of the season. The Club has been entertaining the Peoria area with male voice four-part harmony for 116 years. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, visit