Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Community Children’s Theatre brings a beloved classic to Peoria with their production of “Annie Jr” December 7 – 11 at Peoria Players Theatre. Production staff includes Director Mary Ellen Ulrich, Music Director Amanda Connon, and Choreographer Gillian Cramer.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. (description taken from MTI’s site)

Tickets are $18 for reserved seats and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at cctil.booktix.com or in person one hour before each performance (if not sold out).

Performances are:

Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm
Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm
Friday, December 9th at 7 pm
Saturday, December 10th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 pm*

Performances will be held at Peoria Players Theatre. All tickets are reserved seating. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.

Questions? Email us at friendsofcct@gmail.com.

*This performance is signed for the deaf/hard of hearing.

Come celebrate the Eastlight’s 30th production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!!

This Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical tells the story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. It was created as a soft rock fantasy that is fit for the entire family. Thousands of people have enjoyed the magic that is Joseph, so be sure to join us for this Central Illinois holiday favorite!

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Annual Holiday Fundraiser dinner featuring the presentation of the Erma Davis Education Award, Percy Baker Sports Award and the Ken Hinton Arts & Humanities Award

Water and pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar. Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.
About the band:
Tambora was born when vocalist Cindy Youngren (Hoosier Daddy; Southside Cindy & Sliptones) and guitarist Tom Hopwood began writing songs together and ended up making a 6-song recording. The result is poetic, energetic, Flamenco influenced music, sung in both Spanish and English. Cindy Youngren’s emotionally charged vocals top off the music, described as a blend of Tarantino soundtracks, Spaghetti Westerns, and the Gipsy Kings band. Filling out the band is Matt Meismer-guitar and vocals, Jerry Hendricks-bass guitar, Chris Di Piazza-djemba and Jose Reyes-congas. The debut Tambora EP released in 2021 gained attention thanks to heavy airplay of the single “No Tengo Tiempo” on WGLT in Central Illinois and WVIX out of Chicago. Hear some music at www.Tambora.band

Have a Holly Jolly Jazzy Christmas at the Betty Jayne!
On December 9th, come to the Betty Jayne and get jazzy with the Kevin Hart Trio! The trio will be playing a fantastic mix of your favorite holiday jazz standards as well as selections from Vince Guaraldi’s dazzling score from the 1965 holiday television classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Enjoy colorful renditions of holiday classics such as Winter Wonderland, Silver Bells, and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. The talented trio will take you back in time with your Charlie Brown favorites — the melancholy Christmas Time is Here, the sparkling joy of Skating, and the funky O Christmas Tree. Guaraldi’s score will instantly transport you back to a simpler time – your childhood.

Doors: 6:00 PM
Start: 7:00 PM

Community Children’s Theatre brings a beloved classic to Peoria with their production of “Annie Jr” December 7 – 11 at Peoria Players Theatre. Production staff includes Director Mary Ellen Ulrich, Music Director Amanda Connon, and Choreographer Gillian Cramer.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. (description taken from MTI’s site)

Tickets are $18 for reserved seats and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at cctil.booktix.com or in person one hour before each performance (if not sold out).

Performances are:

Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm
Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm
Friday, December 9th at 7 pm
Saturday, December 10th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 pm*

Performances will be held at Peoria Players Theatre. All tickets are reserved seating. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.

Questions? Email us at friendsofcct@gmail.com.

*This performance is signed for the deaf/hard of hearing.

Come celebrate the Eastlight’s 30th production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!!

This Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical tells the story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. It was created as a soft rock fantasy that is fit for the entire family. Thousands of people have enjoyed the magic that is Joseph, so be sure to join us for this Central Illinois holiday favorite!

Holiday Family Breakfast at the Museum

Sat, Dec 10, 2022 | 9 AM- Noon

Break out your holiday PJs and join us for a magical holiday morning with Santa & friends!

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with specially themed activities followed by “The Polar Express” in the Giant Screen Theater. Each child receives a gift.

Breakfast will include: cheesy scrambled eggs, tater tots, applewood smoked bacon, sausage patties, fresh fruit and sugar pearl waffles.

After the movie, feel free to explore all exhibitions, including “MARS” and watch a planetarium show!

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Community Children’s Theatre brings a beloved classic to Peoria with their production of “Annie Jr” December 7 – 11 at Peoria Players Theatre. Production staff includes Director Mary Ellen Ulrich, Music Director Amanda Connon, and Choreographer Gillian Cramer.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. (description taken from MTI’s site)

Tickets are $18 for reserved seats and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at cctil.booktix.com or in person one hour before each performance (if not sold out).

Performances are:

Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm
Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm
Friday, December 9th at 7 pm
Saturday, December 10th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 pm*

Performances will be held at Peoria Players Theatre. All tickets are reserved seating. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.

Questions? Email us at friendsofcct@gmail.com.

*This performance is signed for the deaf/hard of hearing.

Peoria Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Peoria Civic Center Theater. Treat your family to this enchanting story filled with moments of laughter, magic and delight. Over 80 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City, dance to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed by the Heartland Festival Orchestra. Kick off the holiday season with this festive treat for all ages!

December 10 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
December 11 @ 2pm

Messiah has become a part of our musical culture to an extent that Handel, sharp entrepreneur though he was, could never have dreamed of when he completed the oratorio 280 years ago. Messiah has never gone out of style since its first performance in 1742, but here also is a tradition extending back to the 18thcentury of revising this work to fit current tastes. Here we present a 1992 arrangement recasting this familiar work in Gospel and jazz styles. Joining the Peoria Symphony Orchestra for this concert are Alfreda Burke, soprano; Brianna Thomas, mezzo-soprano; Rodrick Dixon, tenor; and The Heritage Ensemble.

The production of “Too Hot to Handel” was co-arranged by Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson. The original concert was developed by Marin Alsop.

Too Hot To Handel® – The Gospel Messiah will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 3 pm OR 7:30 pm at The Scottish Rite Theatre.

Join musicians and fellow concert-goers after the concert for a P.S. Party at The Missing Zither. Drinks will be available to purchase.

Come and get into the holiday spirit as Nitsch Theatre Arts Rising Stars, Singapella and Broadway Dancers take the stage in a cabaret filled with performances that is sure to get the whole family ready for the holidays!
December 10th, 6:30 pm at ICC Performing Arts Center. No tickets needed but we are accepting donations at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime!

Join us for Jingle All The Way Cabaret at the Betty Jayne!
On December 10th, take a night off from the stress of the holidays, and join us for an evening of holiday music, pop standards, and musical theatre songs! The show will be led by your favorite local performers, Bryan Blanks and Dedra Kaiser! This festive cabaret will feature traditional holiday songs such as White Christmas as well as pop songs from Billy Joel, Carol King, Michael Bublé, and more.

Bryan & Dedra will be joined by Kelly Kooken Nehls, Deric Kimler, and others to bring you this special night of holiday cheer! Don’t miss your chance to see this local all-star ensemble at the Betty Jayne!

Doors: 6:00 PM
Start: 7:00 PM

Community Children’s Theatre brings a beloved classic to Peoria with their production of “Annie Jr” December 7 – 11 at Peoria Players Theatre. Production staff includes Director Mary Ellen Ulrich, Music Director Amanda Connon, and Choreographer Gillian Cramer.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. (description taken from MTI’s site)

Tickets are $18 for reserved seats and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at cctil.booktix.com or in person one hour before each performance (if not sold out).

Performances are:

Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm
Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm
Friday, December 9th at 7 pm
Saturday, December 10th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 pm*

Performances will be held at Peoria Players Theatre. All tickets are reserved seating. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.

Questions? Email us at friendsofcct@gmail.com.

*This performance is signed for the deaf/hard of hearing.

Peoria Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Peoria Civic Center Theater. Treat your family to this enchanting story filled with moments of laughter, magic and delight. Over 80 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City, dance to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed by the Heartland Festival Orchestra. Kick off the holiday season with this festive treat for all ages!

December 10 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
December 11 @ 2pm

Come celebrate the Eastlight’s 30th production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!!

This Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical tells the story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. It was created as a soft rock fantasy that is fit for the entire family. Thousands of people have enjoyed the magic that is Joseph, so be sure to join us for this Central Illinois holiday favorite!

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Community Children’s Theatre brings a beloved classic to Peoria with their production of “Annie Jr” December 7 – 11 at Peoria Players Theatre. Production staff includes Director Mary Ellen Ulrich, Music Director Amanda Connon, and Choreographer Gillian Cramer.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. (description taken from MTI’s site)

Tickets are $18 for reserved seats and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at cctil.booktix.com or in person one hour before each performance (if not sold out).

Performances are:

Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm
Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm
Friday, December 9th at 7 pm
Saturday, December 10th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 pm*

Performances will be held at Peoria Players Theatre. All tickets are reserved seating. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.

Questions? Email us at friendsofcct@gmail.com.

*This performance is signed for the deaf/hard of hearing.

Peoria Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Peoria Civic Center Theater. Treat your family to this enchanting story filled with moments of laughter, magic and delight. Over 80 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City, dance to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed by the Heartland Festival Orchestra. Kick off the holiday season with this festive treat for all ages!

December 10 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
December 11 @ 2pm

We’re welcoming back Sarah & The Underground this month, a Soulfolk trio from here in Peoria.

This youthful but seasoned trio specializes in what they’ve come to refer to as “SoulFolk with a twist of Jazz!”

Songwriter Sarah Marie Dillard offers original compositions inspired by all things Illinois. Since forming in 2016 Sarah & The Underground have shared the stage with Kevin Costner & Modern West, David Hoffman (Ray Charles Orchestra), The Accidentals, Good Morning Bedlam, former WWE on-screen personality Josiah Williams, two-time American flat-picking champion Andy Hatfield, The Way Down Wanderers, Steady Flow, Chicago Farmer, Harvest Sons, Still Shine and others.

The Illinois Central College Philharmonic Chorale continues its 97-year tradition by presenting Bringing Christmas Joy – A Concert for the Holidays. The concert, directed by Amy Shumaker Smith, will include holiday classics, new songs, and favorites with new twists to get you in the holiday spirit. Tickets are $10 and are available from the ICC ticket booth, at the door the day of the event, from Chorale members, and online at https://ICC.edu/arts/ – scroll down to ‘ICC Philharmonic Chorale’, click on ‘Learn more’; then scroll down to ‘Buy Tickets’.
For further details, contact Myra at walkema25@yahoo.com

Peoria’s annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah has returned!. The audience will once again sing with the orchestra on the choruses, while soprano Anika DeLong, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Shelburne, tenor Randall Sperry, and baritone Stephen Williams will sing the solos. Dr. John Jost will conduct. The audience is asked to bring their own Messiah scores; copies will be available for purchase.

You are invited to “A Musical Christmas at St. Paul United Church of Christ” presented by Sharon Samuels Reed, Director of Fine and Arts and Choir on Sunday, December 11 at 4:00PM.

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.

Enter our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show in December and have your work displayed at Peoria Public Main Library’s gallery in the new year!
Pick up a 4×4 canvas anytime at any PPL location between Dec. 1-Dec. 16. You must return your finished artwork by Dec. 22 to have your work displayed.

Join Peoria Players and the Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio as we celebrate the holiday season with song and dance. The show features performances from special guests who have graced the Peoria Players stage over the years, coupled with students at the Peoria Area Performing Arts School. Holiday Special will showcase classic renditions of your favorite Christmas songs, along some newer holiday selections.
Performances include December 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm and December 18 at 2:00 pm.

Join the Peoria Area Civic Chorale for their annual An American Family Christmas production Friday and Saturday December 16 &17 at 7:30 p.m and Sunday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Five Points Washington. The concert will feature contemporary arrangements of traditional classic hymns like Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Little Town of Bethlehem and Do You Hear What I Hear as well as performances of seasonal classics like It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Up on the Housetop and Jingle Bells. The concert will also feature special guest soloist Angela Born, who will join the chorale for O Holy Night, the newly revived Youth Chorus and a winner of their annual Young Artist competition. There will also be a special visit from Santa and Frosty! Tickets are $8 students, $20 adults and $18 groups of 10 or more and are available at www.peoriacivicchorale.org, by calling 309-693-6725 or at the door.

Introductory Dance Lesson
8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Eduardo & Beverly Caballero
Open dancing
9:30-midnight
To the music of Eduardo Caballero
No partner is required. Mostly Salsa music is played but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin styled pop and R&B also. Bring your own food and drink or order take out from the Rhythm Kitchen. Pop, water and ice for sale on the floor for $1.00

Shop handmade, unique, and local items for for the holidays!

During our First Friday Event on the 2nd (5-9 pm), as well as the following Saturday the 3rd (9 am- 2 pm), the artists themselves will be at their tables. You can visit with them about their work and choose meaningful gifts that support local artists as well!

The sale will continue for the month of December, until the 22nd, during the Art Guild’s open hours.