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 or more information: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2016/12/10/peoria-ballets-the-nutcracker

Celebrating their 21st year, RiverLife gospel music lunch cruises combine quality family-oriented entertainment with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. RiverLife cruises are sponsored by Hands of Love Ministry and hosted by The Kramers.

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https://www.facebook.com/events/1229496090440096/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: www.facebook.com/events/1229496090440096/

Iconic Artists Unite for I Love The ‘90s Tour

 

Salt N Pepa,Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC and Rob Base take us back to the ‘90s in a hit packed, nostalgic night out

 

Following early sold out shows and mounting demand from fans, I Love The ‘90s Tour continues to dominate the country as the nostalgia-driven go-to tour of beloved ‘90s acts. G 102.3 is bringing this once-in-a-lifetime lineup to Peoria for a nostalgia-driven blast from the past at the SMG-managed Peoria Civic Center Arena, on Thursday, December 15th , at 7:00 p.m, doors open at 5:30pm.

 

Tickets are $45, $55, $65 and $85 and will go on sale on Friday, October 7th at 11:00AM. Tickets can be purchased at the Toyota Box Office at the Peoria Civic Center, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

 

This inaugural edition of I Love The ‘90s Tour invites attendees to reminisce about the trend-setting decade with some of the most iconic, indelible names in rap, hip hop and R&B.

 

Audiences can expect to hear chart-topping hits like “Let’s Talk About Sex”, “Shoop,” “Ice, Ice Baby,”  “Gangsta’s Paradise,” “Funky Cold Medina,” “Busta Move,” “It Takes Two,” and more during a fun-filled night out that doubles as an arena-sized dance party.

 

For more info: http://ilovethe90stour.com/

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Spring Creek Station. 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!

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

Tonight Features: Nathan Taylor & Friends

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

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/

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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!

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Tonight Features: Rosser Brothers Band

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