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Community Arts Calendar
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November 28 (Saturday) - December 13 (Sunday)
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Pre-sale is now open for our Nutcracker 2020 digital performance on Vimeo! Kick off the season with Central Illinois' favorite holiday tradition - presented this
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Available for viewing Nov. 28th – Dec. 13thVirtual Event Details
Cost
20
Organizer
Peoria Balletinfo@peoriaballet.com 809 W Detweiller Drive, Peoria
Time
(Friday) 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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First Fridays was created by the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) to give the community the opportunity to visit artist’s studios after normal business hours. First Fridays has grown so
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First Fridays was created by the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) to give the community the opportunity to visit artist’s studios after normal business hours. First Fridays has grown so large that we have put all the resources in one place. Below are the links to the First Fridays websites of neighboring cities. Each city has different hours and activities that happen the First Friday of every month.
Cost
FREE
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 5, 2020 6:00 pmdecember 6, 2020 1:00 pm
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Directed by Tyler and Mary Rose Smith December 3-6, 2020 at Metamora Fields Golf Club From Music Theatre International: Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand new show that offers the best of
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Directed by Tyler and Mary Rose Smith
December 3-6, 2020 at Metamora Fields Golf Club
From Music Theatre International:
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid, tied up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas Special.
At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites, like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show – this time, featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas that puts the “Day-O” in Excelsis!
This truly “heaven-sent” holiday treat will lift audiences’ spirits and fill them with nostalgia for a bygone era of classic music sung in perfect harmony.
Back by Popular Demand! This dinner theatre production features the talents of Harry Williams, Joshua Schnetzler, Tyler Smith, David Snook, Mary Rose Smith, and Jerrad Kaiser in the comfort of the Metamora Fields Ballroom.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR PLAID TIDINGS! Get yours today!
$40 for Dinner and Show
Cost
$40
Organizer
Metamora Thespian SocietyTyler Smith, Board Member 501 W. Progress St. Metamora, IL 61548
Time
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Location
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 SW Water St
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A Latin Dance Event 8:30pm – 12:00am The 1st and 3rd Fridays (after Five Spot) 8:30pm – 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm – 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero. Admission: $4.00 CAC Members, $7.00
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A Latin Dance Event 8:30pm – 12:00am
The 1st and 3rd Fridays (after Five Spot)
8:30pm – 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm – 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero.
Admission: $4.00 CAC Members, $7.00 nonmembers.
Cost
$4-7
Organizer
Contemporary Art Center of Peoriacac@peoriacac.org 305 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria305 SW Water St
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 am - 2:00 am
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 10, 2020 12:00 pmdecember 11, 2020 9:00 pmdecember 18, 2020 6:30 pmdecember 18, 2020 11:30 pmdecember 25, 2020 7:00 pmdecember 26, 2020 9:30 pm
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A specially edited version of our 2019 An American Family Christmas concert will air on Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. on WTVP during the
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WTVP-HD 47.1 – Sat, 12/05/2020 @ 12:30am
WTVP-HD 47.1 – Thu, 12/10/2020 @ Noon
WTVP-HD 47.1 – Fri, 12/11/2020 @ 9pm
WTVP-RM 47.5 – Fri, 12/18/2020 @ 6:30pm
WTVP-RM 47.5 – Fri, 12/18/2020 @ 11:30pm
WTVP-WR 47.3 – Fri, 12/25/2020 @ 7pm
WTVP-WR 47.3 – Sat, 12/26/2020 @ 9:30 pm
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Cost
FREE
Organizer
Peoria Area Civic Chorale309-693-6725 809 W Detweiler Dr, Peoria, IL
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Join local musicians in the "GUITAR" exhibition for live music every Saturday. Barry Cloyd is a Midwestern based, full-time touring singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
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Cost
FREE
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Peoria Riverfront Museuminfo@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org 222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL
Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6th at
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Arc Light Productions309-455-4095 PO Box 292, Glasford, IL
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Jukebox Comedy Club
3527 W Farmington Rd
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Wednesday is Open Mic Comedy Night at the Jukebox! Come to take the stage and give comedy a try or sit back in the audience and enjoy the show! Always
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Wednesday is Open Mic Comedy Night at the Jukebox! Come to take the stage and give comedy a try or sit back in the audience and enjoy the show! Always unpredictable and FUN!
For individuals wishing to go on stage, please have up to 5 minutes of material prepared. There is no cost to go up and perform. Sign up in advance or at the door!
Doors open at 7 pm
Showtime 8 pm
Audience Tickets just $5
Sign up to perform $0
Rated – R
Cost
5
Organizer
Jukebox Comedy Clubjukeboxcomedyclub@gmail.com 3527 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL
Jukebox Comedy Club3527 W Farmington Rd
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Peoria Players Theatre
4300 N University St
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Community Children’s Theatre will livestream a production of “Big Fish” December 10 -13 from Peoria Players Theatre. Viewers will watch a live performance from the comfort and safety of their
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Community Children’s Theatre will livestream a production of “Big Fish” December 10 -13 from Peoria Players Theatre. Viewers will watch a live performance from the comfort and safety of their homes. Lisa White directs the cast as they virtually transport audiences to Edward Bloom’s imagination by way of Alabama. Tickets are available online at www.cctpeoria.org.
Performances are December 10, 11, and 12 at 7:00 p.m. and December 12 and 13 at 1:30 p.m. The December 13 Sunday matinee will be signed for the deaf and hard of hearing. An individual ticket rate is $19 and the group ticket rate is $38. With each ticket purchase, CCT will provide patrons a unique link to access the livestream.
“Big Fish” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide. For more information, contact Willis Barber at 309-922-5956 or friendsofcct@gmail.com.
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Cost
19-38
Organizer
Community Children's Theatrefriendsofcct@gmail.com 8800 N. Industrial Rd., Peoria, IL 61615
Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Central Illinois Ballet is happy to once again
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Cost
18-30
Organizer
Central Illinois Balletinfo@ciballet.com 830 W Main St, Peoria
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Corn Stock Theatre is incredibly excited to present CURTAIN CALL: A Showcase Celebration of our Corn Stock Community! Curtain Call will
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Cost
20
Organizer
Corn Stock Theatre309-676-2196 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Corn Stock Theatre is excited to announce the next show in our Digital Play Series! Up next –IT'S A WONDERFUL PLAY: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
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Cost
15
Organizer
Corn Stock Theatre309-676-2196 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Broadcast on WTVP Create 47.4 — Filmed at Grace Presbyterian Church Haydn & Mozart George Stelluto · conductor Adriana LaRosa Ransom · cello
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George Stelluto · conductor
Adriana LaRosa Ransom · cello
Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”
Tune in to 89.9 WCBU Peoria Public Radio; 89.1 WGLT Bloomington – Normal’s Public Media. You can also listen to the concerts online at WCBU.org and WGLT.org at the time of airing.
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Peoria Symphony Orchestra309-671-1096 101 State St, Peoria, IL
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 SW Water St
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Every Friday Night, 5:30pm – 7:30 p.m. Preston Jackson Gallery Admission: Member: $8.00, Nonmember: $12.00 Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s weekly Friday night music event featuring the
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Every Friday Night, 5:30pm – 7:30 p.m. Preston Jackson Gallery
Admission: Member: $8.00, Nonmember: $12.00
Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s weekly Friday night music event featuring the best regional talent performing a variety of great music, including R&B, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock and lots more. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while unwinding with your friends after a busy week. While the music fills the building, one can stroll through our three fine art galleries. Consult the calendar to learn what bands will be playing.
If you would like a discount on admission, become a member of the CAC. If you join during Live at the Five Spot, you receive a free pass for two for another night. Learn more about the different levels for membership at Support. Some of the upper levels provide complimentary passes for events.
One of the benefits of membership is to be able to reserve a table. If you have a large party and you want to be sure to be seated together, this is a good option to consider. View the floor plan.
There are typically six five-foot round tables available to reserve. The five-foot rounds and the conference table are the only tables that may be reserved. The five-foot rounds are numbered. A five-foot round is $25 and seats eight people. The conference table is $50 and seats 12 but more chairs can be placed in the area. Payment can be taken over the phone with a credit card or you can stop in during business hours, Tues – Sat 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Cost
8-12
Organizer
Contemporary Art Center of Peoriacac@peoriacac.org 305 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria305 SW Water St
