Our annual holiday classic with dazzling choreography, stunning sets & costumes, graceful dancers, and the timeless music of Tchaikovsky performed live by the Heartland Festival Orchestra. This community favorite is a treat for audiences of all ages!

Peoria Magazine awarded the “Best Theater Production” to Peoria Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

Show: December 9 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm & December 10 at 2:00pm at Peoria Civic Center Theatre.

For more info and tickets: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2017/12/09/peoria-ballets-the-nutcracker

The Globetrotters are continuing an epic 2017 season as they prepare to bring their awe-inspiring talents to Peoria. This season alone, the Globetrotters conquered incredible feats like, breaking nine Guinness World Records in a single day and netting the highest basketball shot ever recorded in North American from staggering 583-feet in the air from the Tower of Americas in San Antonio.

 

With star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard

and Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister, Ace Jackson and Hoops Green – the Globetrotters’ show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. Every game will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies.

For more info & tickets: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2017/12/10/the-harlem-globetrotters

Join Barry Cloyd and Brian “Fox” Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with “A Celtic 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.

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Setting Text to Music: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. 

Original musical work performed by internationally acclaimed composer Dr. John Orfe, with narration by Lee Wenger.

Performance at 10:00 a.m. 

Reception follows at 11:00. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1420 W. Moss Ave. in Peoria.

Presented by the Fine Arts Society of Peoria and the Peoria Symphony Guild. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students, free to members of Fine Arts Society or Symphony Guild. For more information, visit www.FineArtsSociety.net.

Join Barry Cloyd and Brian “Fox” Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with “A Celtic 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.

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12/14/17 - Peoria Cabaret Theatre brings back for the 2nd year the hit holiday comedy - THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) starring Jimmy Lahood, Mike Reams, & Andrew Rhodenbaugh!

STORY: Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist Church, where all faiths are welcome because we’ll believe anything. But there’s a problem: none of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived, so three members are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves. An irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays, THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) is festive, funny, physical, family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate our favorite holiday traditions.

Call the office at 309-494-9100 or email Nyk at waterhousebanquets@gmail.com for group reservations NOW, otherwise seats will go on sale beginning on November 1st!

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, Waterhouse Chicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Smashed Potatoes, 2 vegetables, Dinner Rolls, and Texas Sheetcake. *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera in a light alfredo available with prior notice

Main Level seating is available @ $40pp. 

Mezzanine Level seating is available @ $36pp. Note that if you purchase a seat in the Mezzanine Level for the show, you will eat dinner on the lower level. Additionally, the Mezzanine is ONLY accessible by stairs and these seats are discounted because they are obstructed view seats.

Join Barry Cloyd and Brian “Fox” Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with “A Celtic 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.

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Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight Preston Jackson & Friends. 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 Waterhouse, in the MAXAM Building : 316 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL : 2nd floor - Room TBA- PLAYERS: Walter Mellon and TBA!

Howlin' on Water holiday parties are back for our 13th year! We are currently taking dinner and show reservations for groups of 20 or more (tables seat 8 or 10) for $40pp! Doors open at 6p, with the dinner buffet available from 6:30p - 7:30p, Desserts at 7:30p, and the Show is from 8p-11p. Call Nyk at 309-494-9100 or email waterhousebanquets@gmail.com with questions or to make your group's reservation. We will need your name, company name (if applicable), mailing address, phone number, and email. All remaining seats will go on sale 11/1! A BUYOUT OPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS DATE!

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, Waterhouse Chicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Smashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, Buttered Corn, Dinner Rolls, and Texas Sheetcake. *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera in a light alfredo available with prior notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Since most of those attending will be with groups for holiday parties, we will be keeping the show to a PG-13 rating for these performances! These performances are only available for dinner/show, there is NO show only option!

12/15/17 - Peoria Cabaret Theatre brings back for the 2nd year the hit holiday comedy - THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) starring Jimmy Lahood, Mike Reams, & Andrew Rhodenbaugh!

STORY: Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist Church, where all faiths are welcome because we’ll believe anything. But there’s a problem: none of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived, so three members are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves. An irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays, THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) is festive, funny, physical, family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate our favorite holiday traditions.

Call the office at 309-494-9100 or email Nyk at waterhousebanquets@gmail.com for group reservations NOW, otherwise seats will go on sale beginning on November 1st!

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, Waterhouse Chicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Smashed Potatoes, 2 vegetables, Dinner Rolls, and Texas Sheetcake. *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera in a light alfredo available with prior notice

Main Level seating is available @ $40pp. 

Mezzanine Level seating is available @ $36pp. Note that if you purchase a seat in the Mezzanine Level for the show, you will eat dinner on the lower level. Additionally, the Mezzanine is ONLY accessible by stairs and these seats are discounted because they are obstructed view seats.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017, 8:30 A.M.

Join Santa for breakfast! Our menu will include:
Breakfast Buffet
French toast sticks (butter,syrup)
Breakfast potatoes
Bacon
Eggs to order (shredded cheese, peppers, mushrooms,
bacon, tomatoes)
Coffee (reg & decaf)
Hot chocolate

Prices: Adults $25 Children 15 and under $15

For more info: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2017/12/16/breakfast-with-santa

12/16/17 - Peoria Cabaret Theatre brings back for the 2nd year the hit holiday comedy - THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) starring Jimmy Lahood, Mike Reams, & Andrew Rhodenbaugh!

STORY: Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist Church, where all faiths are welcome because we’ll believe anything. But there’s a problem: none of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived, so three members are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves. An irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays, THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) is festive, funny, physical, family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate our favorite holiday traditions.

Call the office at 309-494-9100 or email Nyk at waterhousebanquets@gmail.com for group reservations NOW, otherwise seats will go on sale beginning on November 1st!

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, Waterhouse Chicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Smashed Potatoes, 2 vegetables, Dinner Rolls, and Texas Sheetcake. *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera in a light alfredo available with prior notice

Main Level seating is available @ $40pp. 

Mezzanine Level seating is available @ $36pp. Note that if you purchase a seat in the Mezzanine Level for the show, you will eat dinner on the lower level. Additionally, the Mezzanine is ONLY accessible by stairs and these seats are discounted because they are obstructed view seats.

The Waterhouse, in the MAXAM Building : 316 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL : 2nd floor - Room TBA- PLAYERS: Walter Mellon and TBA!

Howlin' on Water holiday parties are back for our 13th year! We are currently taking dinner and show reservations for groups of 20 or more (tables seat 8 or 10) for $40pp! Doors open at 6p, with the dinner buffet available from 6:30p - 7:30p, Desserts at 7:30p, and the Show is from 8p-11p. Call Nyk at 309-494-9100 or email waterhousebanquets@gmail.com with questions or to make your group's reservation. We will need your name, company name (if applicable), mailing address, phone number, and email. All remaining seats will go on sale 11/1! A BUYOUT OPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS DATE!

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, Waterhouse Chicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Smashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, Buttered Corn, Dinner Rolls, and Texas Sheetcake. *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera in a light alfredo available with prior notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Since most of those attending will be with groups for holiday parties, we will be keeping the show to a PG-13 rating for these performances! These performances are only available for dinner/show, there is NO show only option!

One night of heart-pounding, bone-crushing action!  Peoria is a premiere stop on the PBR's Velocity Tour featuring some of the top bull riders in the world against some of the best bulls in the industry.

For more information visit http://www.pbr.com/en/velocity/schedule/2018/peoria,-il.aspx .