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December

Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Contemporary Art Center - Whisper and Shoutthu18dec8:00 pm

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available at the bar and attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the the Rhythm Kitchen.  Featured Poet: 2Kidd.  Admission is $5 for members, $8 for the public and $3 for poets (please note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage. If you don’t plan to read, then don’t purchase a poet level ticket) and are available in advance at https://309tix.com

2Kidd is a proud St. Louis native whose lyrical ability sets her apart as a skilled storyteller and expressionist. Her way with words has earned her two sold-out features at City Winery St. Louis, while audiences in Houston, Chicago, and Detroit have raved about her emotional performances, assisting those recorded performances in garnering millions of online views. Dedicated to the craft of lyricism and determined to be heard, 2Kidd continues to rise as one of the Midwest’s most powerful voices.

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December 18, 2025 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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Contemporary Art Center

The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month.  The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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Peoria Park District - Luthy Lightsthu18dec5:00 pm8:00 pm

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Luthy Lights will take place at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria) from 5 – 8 pm. Warm up with a festive drink or snack

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Luthy Lights will take place at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria) from 5 – 8 pm. Warm up with a festive drink or snack from the Merry Mug pop-up bar and enjoy a bit of holiday shopping, live music and the seasonal celebration of poinsettias in the Conservatory, admission is free, however donations are appreciated.  For more information, visit https://peoriaparks.org

2025 Dates for Luthy Lights:  December 5-6, 11-13, 18-23

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December 18, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Luthy Botanical Garden

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Plaid Tidingsthu18dec5:30 pm

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Plaid Tidings will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Thursdays through Sundays opening on November 15 and running through December 31 with seating beginning

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Plaid Tidings will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Thursdays through Sundays opening on November 15 and running through December 31 with seating beginning at 5:30 pm on Thursdays through Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Tickets for the show are $35.  Upon arrival at the Barn, place your food order ranging in price from $10 – $35.  A minimum food & beverage purchase of $10 per person required with payment due at intermission.  A full bar service is available. Reserve tickets by calling 309-965-2545 or visiting https://www.thebarniii.com

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December 18, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Barn III Dinner Theatre

Goodfield IL

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Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center

The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015 and subsequently devastating insurance battle, the Barn III Dinner Theatre was finally rebuilt and the company began performances in 2019 after performing at Five Points Washington's Performing Arts Center for several years. When the new facility opened, it allowed the Barn to finally serve alcohol after the town of Goodfield approved a liquor license after decades of being a dry facility.  The Barn III also now hosts private events like weddings, other performances such as recitals, and dance performances in addition to their traditional dinner theatre. With the COVID pandemic forcing changes to the way the Barn does business, they've recently switched over to a plated dinner for their dinner theatre shows after years of offering a buffet. In 2022, their season includes: Weekend Comedy February 4 -27 Live From the Barn, It's the 70s March 10 - April 10, May 5-8 Everybody Loves Opal July 7 - August 14 Run For Your Wife September 29 - October 30 Christmas Past, Present, & Future November 17 - December 31 There will be no shows on November 24, 25 , or December 24, 25 On Thursdays - Saturdays,  doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. On Sundays, doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch from 11:30-12:30 pm. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Tickets for dinner & the show are $48 You will select options from our menu for salad, entree, dessert and can enjoy unlimited appetizers.

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council - Cuba Todaythu18dec7:00 pm

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host Cuba Today: Perspectives of a Frequent Visitor via Zoom beginning at 7 pm.  Speaker Don Samford will be fresh off his latest visit

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host Cuba Today: Perspectives of a Frequent Visitor via Zoom beginning at 7 pm.  Speaker Don Samford will be fresh off his latest visit to this island nation. His insights span several years of visits and trips leading agricultural and cultural tours. This event will be held via Zoom. Admission is free, however preregistration is required by December 16 (donations are accepted) and is available at https://peoria-area-world-affairs-council.square.site

Since this is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, this conversation explores a wide range of forces challenging our world today. The international systems the United States helped create have outgrown the paternal role the US played for so long. With the expertise of Ambassador Marc Grossman, Ambassador Alina Romanowski, and author James M. Lindsay served under several administrations. They offer their insights on whether the global institutions we built still fit the needs of the US.

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December 18, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Peoria Area World Affairs Council

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - A Jolly Holiday Adventurethu18dec7:30 pm

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Peoria Players Theatre will present A Jolly Holiday Adventure featuring the Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio at the theatre (located at 4300 N. University in Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm

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Peoria Players Theatre will present A Jolly Holiday Adventure featuring the Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio at the theatre (located at 4300 N. University in Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and also on Sunday beginning at 2 pm.  Featuring singing, dancing, merriment and holiday tunes plus a live orchestra, tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for ages 18 & under and are available now at https://www.peoriaplayers.org

Time

December 18, 2025 7:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Peoria Players Theatre

4300 N University St in Peoria

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Peoria Players Theatre

​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces 5 musicals and one non-musical each season plus presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show (complete with props) at Halloween plus a Christmas special musical revue.  Their summer youth show allows high school-aged students to perform a musical each year. To learn more about Peoria Player's current or upcoming season, visit their website at http://www.peoriaplayers.org

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