The Nutcracker, Joseph, A Christmas Carol, Rivermen, American Family Christmas & Christmas Sing
Published: Thu, 12/11/25
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| Peoria Ballet's Nutcracker is This Saturday & Sunday |
| Featuring over 100 students who will be joined by professional guest artists from New York City dancing to the iconic Tchaikovsky score performed live by the Heartland Festival Orchestra, the show will bring the magic of the season and timeless beauty of this classic story come to life. |
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| Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Continues Through Sunday at Eastlight Theatre |
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One of the most enduring shows of all
time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining
of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers
and the coat of many colors. Watch our Entertainment Report about Joseph! |
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| A Christmas Carol at the Corn Stock Theatre Center is This Weekend |
| This heartwarming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, leading him on a transformative journey through his past, present, and future. Filled with redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas, this timeless story reminds us all of the power of generosity and goodwill. |
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| Rivermen Take the Ice Friday & Saturday at the Civic Center |
| The Rivermen will take on the Knoxville Ice Bears both nights: On Friday, get a Family 4 Pack including 4 select lower bowl seats, 2 free kids meals for only $80. On Saturday, get a Rivermen eye mask (for the first 1,000 fans aged 16 & over), plus there will be a teddy bear toss after the Rivermen's first goal, an appearance by Santa Claus and a National Lampoon's Christmas vacation specialty jersey auction after the game. |
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| Peoria Area Civic Chorale's An American Family Christmas is Next Weekend at Five Points Washington |
| Featuring the group's new artistic director and conductor, Dr. Joshua Russell, in his first concert along with the Peoria Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, the teen Young Artist Competition winners, a Jr. High Festival Chorus (on Friday) plus an appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus, the show will include favorite carols plus modern Christmas classics. |
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| 78th Peoria Christmas Sing is Tuesday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum |
| Featuring song leader Lee Wenger and pianist Denise Adams, the words will be projected on a screen for this family-friendly annual sing-along community tradition. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Video |
| Our current Entertainment Report features Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Eastlight Theatre running through Sunday. |
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| Looking for Holiday Events in the Peoria Area for 2025? |
| Our newest article lists Christmas and other holiday performances and events in the area for this year. Featuring your annual favorites, you'll also find some new ideas to get your family into the holiday spirit. |
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| Hadestown Coming to the Peoria Civic Center Theatre January 6 & 7 |
| Check out our new article about the Hadestown performances in January that are a part of the Broadway in Peoria series. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the New Orleans French Quarter, the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice incorporates a haunting blend of blues, jazz, Dixieland, and folk. The show has won 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, four Drama Desk Awards, plus a Grammy Award. |
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| Looking for Fun and Affordable Date Night Ideas? |
| Check out these date night ideas for the Peoria area. Most are locally owned and may not be on your radar, but are great options for an affordable night of fun. |
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