Code PAINTPEORIA gets you 40% off! Paint Nite is the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation. Spend two hours creating a one-of-a-kind painting and laughing with friends. Purchase tickets IN ADVANCE at the “Purchase Tickets” link. Space limited, so get tickets early! Events are for adults, 21+ only.

For tickets & more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1925122687790962/

Join Barry Cloyd and Brian “Fox” Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with “A Civil War Christmas.” Celebrate love, family and friends with songs and stories from the Civil War Era.

This cruise is part of the East Peoria festival of lights!

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The Serious Play of Alexander Girard. December 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Alexander Girard, also known as Sandro, was a leading designer and architect in the mid-twentieth century. He worked across multiple disciplines, including industrial design as well as interior, furniture, and textile design. He and his wife were also enthusiastic collectors of folk art. In this Fine Arts Society lecture, Monica Obniski of the Milwaukee Art Museum will highlight Girard’s playful designs and his use of folk art. Social time at 9:30 AM. Program begins at 10:00 AM. Peoria Riverfront Museum, lower level auditorium. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students. For more information, visit http://www.FineArtsSociety.net. (photo by Charles Eames, courtesy of Denver Art Museum)

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Rachel's Hippo Unplugged. 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 - Ballroom - PLAYERS: Walter Mellon and TBA!

Howlin' on Water holiday parties are back!! Groups of 20 or more can reserve now with all seats going on sale 11/5! Cost is $40pp plus tax. Doors open at 6p, with the Dinner Buffet starting at 6:30p, followed by Desserts, and the 3 hour show. Call 309-494-9100 (likely you will leave a message & we'll call back!) or email thewaterhouse@aol.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.

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, Waterhouse Chicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Party Potatoes, Green Beans with Bacon, 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!

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

Howlin' on Water holiday parties are back!! Groups of 20 or more can reserve now with all seats going on sale 11/5! Cost is $40ppplus tax. Doors open at 6p, with the Dinner Buffet starting at 6:30p, followed by Desserts, and the 3 hour show. Call 309-494-9100 (likely you will leave a message & we'll call back!) or email thewaterhouse@aol.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.

Buffet menu is Kahlua Pulled Pork, WaterhouseChicken (boneless breast in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms), Tossed Mixed Greens, Party Potatoes, Green Beans with Bacon, Buttered Corn, Dinner Rolls, and Texas Sheetcake. *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera in a light alfredoavailable 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!

Country cover band that covers all your favorites from then and now.

For more info: http://www.martinisonwater.com