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Splendor of Christmas Past 2016
Splendor of Christmas Past 2016

Celebrate the Splendor of Christmas Past with the Peoria Historical Society at the Flanagan House, Pettengill-Moron House and three private Peoria homes, all elegantly decotrated for the holidays.  Join us on Saturday, december 3rd from 5 - 9 pm and Sunday, December 4th from 1 - 5 pm.  

Tickets are $15 before Dec. 1 and $20 after and at the door.  Kids under 12 are free with paying adult. 

Tickets are available at:

PHS Office 611 SW Washington St. - only credit card purchase location 9-4:30 T-Fri. 

Gregg Florist - 1015 E. War Memorial Drive, Peoria

Relics - 1219 W Glen Ave., Peoria 

Urban Artifacts - 925 N Sheridan, Peoria

Exhibit A Gallery - 4607 N Prospect, Peoria

Each home will have a themed basket valued at $75 or more to be raffled. 

Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or $5 for 3 tickets.

 

For more info: http://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org/announcements.aspx?ID=116



Paris Art Nouveau: Its Chicago Origins.
Paris Art Nouveau: Its Chicago Origins.

December 8, 9:30 a.m.

Paris Art Nouveau: Its Chicago Origins. 

The Fine Arts Society of Peoria presents a lecture by art historian Dr. Rolf Achilles at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St. in downtown Peoria. Dr. Achilles will take us on a journey of Art Nouveau around the world, starting with its roots in Chicago and mapping its development through Belgium, Paris, Prague, Riga, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Madrid. Social time at 9:30 a.m.; lecture begins at 10:00 a.m. Admission: $12 for adults; $5 for students.

For more information, visit www.FineArtsSociety.net.



The Ultimate Christmas Show
The Ultimate Christmas Show

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!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1229496090440096/



Live at the Five Spot
Live at the Five Spot

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Cousin Eddie.  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.



The Ultimate Christmas Show
The Ultimate Christmas Show

December 1 - 17

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!

 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1229496090440096/



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features: TBA

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



Breakfast with Santa at Dozer Park
Breakfast with Santa at Dozer Park

Sat., Dec. 10th from 10:00AM-NOON! Enjoy a Breakfast Buffet (Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Tater Tots, Sausage Patties, Bacon, Mini Muffins, Strawberries and Bananas, Orange Juice, Milk, Coffee) Christmas ornament & cookie decorating and more! Plus meet Santa and get your picture taken with him! Homer will be there as well! Adults $15 and Kids (10 & under) $10. Tickets must be purchased by Thurs., Dec. 8th. 

For more information and to purchase tickets now: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t443



Nutcracker
Nutcracker

Peoria Ballet is excited to announce this year's production of The Nutcracker, with live music provided by the Heartland Festival Orchestra, will be staged & directed by Eric Otto, along with his wife Laura as acting Ballet Mistress! Eric & Laura have impressive dance training and performance experience and we are thrilled to welcome them to Peoria! Eric attended the School of American Ballet in New York City, and has danced professionally with the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Don't miss this family holiday classic at the Peoria Civic Center Theater! 


Performances: Dec 10th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm and Dec 11th at 2:00pm. Tickets available by calling Peoria Ballet (309) 690-7990 or at The Peoria Civic Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.

For tickets and more info: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2016/12/10/peoria-ballets-the-nutcracker



The Ultimate Christmas Show
The Ultimate Christmas Show

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!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1229496090440096/



Spirit of Peoria Murder Mystery Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Murder Mystery Cruise

Who done it? And why? This interactive cruise is more than a shot in the dark. The cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds!

spiritofpeoria.com



Nutcracker
Nutcracker

Peoria Ballet is excited to announce this year's production of The Nutcracker, with live music provided by the Heartland Festival Orchestra, will be staged & directed by Eric Otto, along with his wife Laura as acting Ballet Mistress! Eric & Laura have impressive dance training and performance experience and we are thrilled to welcome them to Peoria! Eric attended the School of American Ballet in New York City, and has danced professionally with the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Don't miss this family holiday classic at the Peoria Civic Center Theater! 


Performances: Dec 10th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm and Dec 11th at 2:00pm. Tickets available by calling Peoria Ballet (309) 690-7990 or at The Peoria Civic Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.

For tickets and more info: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2016/12/10/peoria-ballets-the-nutcracker



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features: Joe Metzka

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