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November

Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Bradley Braves vs UMass Lowellwed19nov7:00 pm

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Bradley Basketball will take on UMass Lowell at Peoria

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Bradley Basketball will take on UMass Lowell at Peoria Civic Center’s Carver arena beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $10 and are available on Ticketmaster.com

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November 19, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Career Summit Fundraiserthu20nov5:00 pm8:00 pm

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A Career Summit Fundraiser will take place at Bust’d Brewing

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A Career Summit Fundraiser will take place at Bust’d Brewing (located at 4408 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 5 – 8 pm.  This fundraiser is for the 5th annual Career Summit in the March. 10% of proceeds from Bust’d Brewing sales that evening will go towards the event as well as donations from the silent auction. Career Summit is an event inviting special education students from over 15 high schools from 4 counties to learn about various career opportunities and participate in mock interviews and a career/college fair.  Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.citransition.com/home

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November 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Bust'd Brewing

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Central Illinois Transition Planning Committee

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Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Contemporary Art Center - Whisper and Shoutthu20nov8:00 pm

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art

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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.  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

 

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November 20, 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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Crittenton Centers - Festival of Treesthu20nov5:30 pm

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The Annual Crittenton Centers Festival of Trees will take place

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The Annual Crittenton Centers Festival of Trees will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie (located at 7601 N Orange Prairie Rd. in Peoria).  On Thursday beginning at 5:30 pm, the festival kicks off  with a Jingle & Mingle Cocktail Party featuring an open bar featuring a signature drink, a buffet dinner, a live DJ, a raffle plus an exclusive first viewing and bidding of the designer-decorated trees, wreaths, and hearth & home items up for silent auction (for ages 21 and over only).  Tickets to the Thursday night event are $100.   The Festival continues on Friday with seniors morning from 9:30 am – 1 pm where attendees 55+ get free admission.  Friday is Paint Night from 7 – 9 pm with a $45 admission. There will be a Brunch & Bubbly event on Saturday from 9:30 – 11:30 am for $75.  And Saturday from 1 – 4:30 pm is family day with $5 admission.  And on Saturday beginning at 7 pm is the Sip & Soiree with $75 tickets.  The event features over 80 designer pre-decorated trees and wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday decor items on display and for bidding to take home, all proceeds benefit Crittenton Centers. For more information and tickets to any of the events, visit https://crittentoncenters.org

Time

November 20, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie

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Crittenton Centers

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Plaid Tidingsthu20nov5:30 pm

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Plaid Tidings will be presented at the Barn III

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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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November 20, 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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