Join Barry Cloyd and Brian “Fox” Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with “A Prairie Christmas.” Celebrate love, family and friends with songs and stories from not so long ago, and not so far away. In this toe-tapping tour of an old-fashioned Christmas you can sing-a-long with your favorite carols and explore the stories behind the songs and traditions. Blending tales from pioneer days with local history and Old English carols, we rejoice in the true meaning of the holiest of seasons.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.ciaopeoria.com

On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.peoriafirstfriday.com

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features The Brazilionaires. For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Thursdays - Saturdays December 1st - 17th the Peoria Cabaret Theatre will present the Illinois Premiere of THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (abridged) in The Waterhouse's Broadway Lounge. Dinner and show is available for $40pp on the main level and $36pp on the Mezzanine Level! All seats are on sale starting November 8th!

LEARN! How Santa saved Christmas!
SING! The Ultimate Reduced Christmas Carol!
CELEBRATE! Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Saturnalia!
CRINGE! At the origin of the term “Nutcracker!”
MEMORIZE! New lyrics to “The 12 Days of Christmas” with iPads, not Lords A Leaping!
GASP! At the shocking history of our best-loved Christmas traditions!

Join Barry Cloyd and Brian “Fox” Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with “A Prairie Christmas.” Celebrate love, family and friends with songs and stories from not so long ago, and not so far away. In this toe-tapping tour of an old-fashioned Christmas you can sing-a-long with your favorite carols and explore the stories behind the songs and traditions. Blending tales from pioneer days with local history and Old English carols, we rejoice in the true meaning of the holiest of seasons.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Howlin' on Water...Dueling Pianos. Two Entree Dinner Buffet and Show for $40pp. Dinner at 6:30p, Show 8p-11p.

Tonight Features: Derel Monteith

Enjoy live music every weekend!  For a complete listing, visit, www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz