Event Type : Dance

The Peoria Ballet will present the Nutcracker Ballet at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Featuring over 100 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera and live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra, tickets range from $10 – $50 and are available at the box office or online at https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

There will be a book signing in the lobby before each show with children’s book author, Keith Brockett from New York City just for Peoria Ballet’s Nutcracker performance weekend, this is your exclusive opportunity to meet Mr. Brockett who will be in a Nutcracker costume, signing his book, “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas”.  Also in the lobby before each show will be the Youth Music Illinois – Suzuki School of Music students playing a variety of music.

The Peoria Ballet will present the Nutcracker Ballet at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Featuring over 100 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera and live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra, tickets range from $10 – $50 and are available at the box office or online at https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

There will be a book signing in the lobby before each show with children’s book author, Keith Brockett from New York City just for Peoria Ballet’s Nutcracker performance weekend, this is your exclusive opportunity to meet Mr. Brockett who will be in a Nutcracker costume, signing his book, “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas”.  Also in the lobby before each show will be the Youth Music Illinois – Suzuki School of Music students playing a variety of music.

The Peoria Ballet will present the Nutcracker Ballet at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Featuring over 100 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera and live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra, tickets range from $10 – $50 and are available at the box office or online at https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

There will be a book signing in the lobby before each show with children’s book author, Keith Brockett from New York City just for Peoria Ballet’s Nutcracker performance weekend, this is your exclusive opportunity to meet Mr. Brockett who will be in a Nutcracker costume, signing his book, “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas”.  Also in the lobby before each show will be the Youth Music Illinois – Suzuki School of Music students playing a variety of music.

Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson Eduardo & Beverly Caballero from 8:30 – 9:30 pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm – 12 am. 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.  Admission at the door is $5 for members or $8 for non-members (there are no advance tickets for this event).   Bring your own food and drink or order take out from the Rhythm Kitchen.  Soda, water and ice are available for $1. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit https://www.facebook.com