Da Vinci-The Genius, the most comprehensive exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci's work, is now on display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum bringing to life the genius of Da Vinci as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. Also on display are facsimiles of Da Vinci's most famous codices, anatomical studies, the Battle of Anghiari drawings and displays of his renaissance art in actual size along with the world's most accurate reproduction of the "Mona Lisa". Admission is $16 for adults, $15 for senior citizens aged 60 and over and students with ID and $14 for ages 3 - 17 or free for members. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Click HERE to Watch our Da Vinci-The Genius Entertainment Report video!
The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland winds up it's annual display nightly through New Year�s Eve at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights' signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 - 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 - 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org
The Holiday Light & Sound Spectacular continues at the Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center (located at 201 Veterans Drive in East Peoria) every half hour from 6 - 10 pm tonight (Thursday), from 6 - 11 pm on Friday & Saturday and from 6 - 10 pm on Sunday & Monday as part of the Festival of Lights events. Created by Eastlight Theatre, immerse yourself in a 360-degree indoor holiday sensory experience featuring lights timed to music. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information, visit www.cityofeastpeoria.com
Chicago Farmer will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Also featuring The Fieldnotes with special guests Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward, tickets are $18 and are available at www.monarchmusichall.com
Live at the Five Spot will feature Ed & Judy Howard with Ava Stovall at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm each night. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, by calling 309-676-1040 or at http://ticketmaster.com
Andrew Frank will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $10 - $15 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.com
DeRay Davis will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Friday beginning at 9 pm. Tickets range from $33 - $99 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Bradley Basketball will take on University of Toledo at the Peoria Civic Center arena on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Tickets range from $8 - $21 and are available by calling 309-677-2625 or at http://ticketmaster.com
The Best of the Barn Christmas finishes up at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield on Saturday with doors opening at 6 pm and on Sunday with doors opening at 12:30 pm. Featuring the Barn's most popular musical and comedy performances from secular to sacred plus comedic skits. Tickets are $49 for Saturday and $47.50 on Sunday and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit www.thebarniii.com
Enjoy live music at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) with Berchtold & Stear on Saturday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
Chris D'Elia will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range from $25 - $75 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Events
The Noon Year's Eve: Paleo Party will take place at the Peoria PlayHouse Children�s Museum (located at 2218 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) on Tuesday from 10 - 12:30 pm. Featuring Communication Junction leading sign and sing story times, kids can decorate party masks, play dinosaur themed games with prizes, dance at the Dino Stomp dance party, go a scavenger hunt in the new exhibit Fossils Rock and then at noon, celebrate the New Year with a special surprise and cupcakes. Cost is $8 for members and $16 for the public which includes admission to the Playhouse. For more information, visit https://peoriaplayhouse.org
A New Year's Eve Countdown will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Tuesday from 2 - 6 pm. Featuring kids activities, face painting, balloon artists, inflatable bouncers, a magician, an "instrument petting zoo" presented by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, a performance by the Peoria Notre Dame drumline followed by a children's ball drop at 6 pm. For adults, the Joe Stamm Band will perform in the Exhibit Hall from 9:45 - 11:45 pm followed by a countdown to 2020 a ball drop and fireworks display outside of City Hall. Admission for both is free. For more information, visit www.peoriaciviccenter.com
A New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Tuesday from 6 - 10 pm. Featuring Chuck & the C-Notes with a big band sound and a a prime rib buffet, tickets are $55 for adults and $24 for children 4 - 15 and reservations are required. To make reservations and for more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com
Bradley Basketball will take on Drake University at the Peoria Civic Center arena on Tuesday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets range from $8 - $21 and are available by calling 309-677-2625 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
The Dueling Pianos Annual New Year's Eve Bash will take place at The Waterhouse (located at 316 SW Washington St. in Peoria) on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring a two entree buffet dinner, 4 types of draft beer, 7 types of wine, premium mixed drinks, soft drinks, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and dueling pianos show presented by Central Illinois Dueling Pianos, tickets are $89 and are available at https://thewaterhouse.tix.com
The Best of the Barn Christmas New Year's Eve will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring live music, dancing and a ball drop celebration as well as music from secular to sacred plus skits, tickets are $65.50 and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit www.thebarniii.com
A New Orleans New Year will take place at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring music from The Todd Kelly Quartet, Nathan Taylor Band and juanGoblin and includes New Orleans inspired food. Tickets are $60 per person and are available online available at www.thebettyjayne.com
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Eve event will take place at the The Twelve Bar (located at 4500 North Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring PSO musicians and guest artists including Marcia Henry Liebenow and the Judy Page Project, specialty cocktails, farm-to-plate hors d'oeuvres, small plates from Edge and a champagne toast, tickets are $75 per person. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
Ring-a-Ding-Ding New Year will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University in Peoria) on Tuesday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for all ages which includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and are at the box office or by calling 309-688-4473. For more information, visit www.peoriaplayers.org
A Roaring 20's Extravaganza "Fellas & Flappers" will take place at the Scottish Rite Theatre (located at 400 NE Perry in downtown Peoria) on Tuesday from 7:30 - 12:30 am. Featuring hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, dancing to the sound of the Kansas City band The Grand Marquis performing jazz and blues, tickets are $125. All proceeds from the event will benefit the 2020 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
The Denim and Flannel New Year's Eve Bash will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Tuesday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring the NATU Band and Aileeah Colgan, there will also be a cowboy/girl themed costume contest, a cornhole, a mechanical bull, gift bags for all attendees plus a champagne toast at midnight, tickets are $7.50 or $60 per person for VIP open bar tickets. Avanti's food and drink vendors will also be available. For full details, visit http://avantisdome.com
New Year's Eve at the CAC will take place at the Contemporary Art Center on Tuesday beginning at 8:30 pm. Featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 1 am, welcome in the New Year with party favors and a champagne toast. You may bring your own drinks and food. Admission is $7 for members or $10 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The 19th Annual Get Lit New Year�s Eve Fun Run will take place at Folepi's Winter Wonderland (on Par Three Lane off Springfield Road in East Peoria) on Tuesday beginning at 9 pm. Part of the Festival of Lights, you can run, walk or ride our lighted trolley through Folepi's Winter Wonderland plus warm up by the bonfire and enjoy campfire treats. Entry fee is $20 per person. For more information, call 309-698-5437 or visit www.cityofeastpeoria.com
The 2020 Polar Plunge will take place at The East Peoria Boat Club (located at 707 Collins Lane in East Peoria) on Wednesday beginning with registration at 10 am. Featuring the Nacho Mama and the Olive Branch food trucks, fee to participate is $25 (includes a t-shirt) or $5 for those not plunging. There will be heated tents to change in as well as food and beverages. Bring your swimsuit and a towel. Proceeds benefit local charities including the AMBUCS, Veterans Helping Veterans and the Spring Bay Fire & Rescue. To register or for more information call 309-635-0605 or visit www.facebook.com
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The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland winds up it's annual display nightly through New Year�s Eve at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights' signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 - 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 - 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit 
The Holiday Light & Sound Spectacular continues at the Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center (located at 201 Veterans Drive in East Peoria) every half hour from 6 - 10 pm tonight (Thursday), from 6 - 11 pm on Friday & Saturday and from 6 - 10 pm on Sunday & Monday as part of the Festival of Lights events. Created by Eastlight Theatre, immerse yourself in a 360-degree indoor holiday sensory experience featuring lights timed to music. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information, visit 
Chicago Farmer will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Also featuring The Fieldnotes with special guests Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward, tickets are $18 and are available at 
Live at the Five Spot will feature Ed & Judy Howard with Ava Stovall at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday & Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm each night. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, by calling 309-676-1040 or at 
Andrew Frank will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $10 - $15 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
DeRay Davis will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Friday beginning at 9 pm. Tickets range from $33 - $99 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
Bradley Basketball will take on University of Toledo at the Peoria Civic Center arena on Saturday beginning at 1 pm. Tickets range from $8 - $21 and are available by calling 309-677-2625 or at 
The Best of the Barn Christmas finishes up at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield on Saturday with doors opening at 6 pm and on Sunday with doors opening at 12:30 pm. Featuring the Barn's most popular musical and comedy performances from secular to sacred plus comedic skits. Tickets are $49 for Saturday and $47.50 on Sunday and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit 
Enjoy live music at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) with Berchtold & Stear on Saturday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Chris D'Elia will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range from $25 - $75 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
The Noon Year's Eve: Paleo Party will take place at the Peoria PlayHouse Children�s Museum (located at 2218 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) on Tuesday from 10 - 12:30 pm. Featuring Communication Junction leading sign and sing story times, kids can decorate party masks, play dinosaur themed games with prizes, dance at the Dino Stomp dance party, go a scavenger hunt in the new exhibit Fossils Rock and then at noon, celebrate the New Year with a special surprise and cupcakes. Cost is $8 for members and $16 for the public which includes admission to the Playhouse. For more information, visit 
A New Year's Eve Countdown will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Tuesday from 2 - 6 pm. Featuring kids activities, face painting, balloon artists, inflatable bouncers, a magician, an "instrument petting zoo" presented by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, a performance by the Peoria Notre Dame drumline followed by a children's ball drop at 6 pm. For adults, the Joe Stamm Band will perform in the Exhibit Hall from 9:45 - 11:45 pm followed by a countdown to 2020 a ball drop and fireworks display outside of City Hall. Admission for both is free. For more information, visit 
A New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Tuesday from 6 - 10 pm. Featuring Chuck & the C-Notes with a big band sound and a a prime rib buffet, tickets are $55 for adults and $24 for children 4 - 15 and reservations are required. To make reservations and for more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The Dueling Pianos Annual New Year's Eve Bash will take place at The Waterhouse (located at 316 SW Washington St. in Peoria) on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring a two entree buffet dinner, 4 types of draft beer, 7 types of wine, premium mixed drinks, soft drinks, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and dueling pianos show presented by Central Illinois Dueling Pianos, tickets are $89 and are available at 
The Best of the Barn Christmas New Year's Eve will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring live music, dancing and a ball drop celebration as well as music from secular to sacred plus skits, tickets are $65.50 and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit 
A New Orleans New Year will take place at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring music from The Todd Kelly Quartet, Nathan Taylor Band and juanGoblin and includes New Orleans inspired food. Tickets are $60 per person and are available online available at 
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Eve event will take place at the The Twelve Bar (located at 4500 North Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Tuesday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring PSO musicians and guest artists including Marcia Henry Liebenow and the Judy Page Project, specialty cocktails, farm-to-plate hors d'oeuvres, small plates from Edge and a champagne toast, tickets are $75 per person. For more information, visit 
Ring-a-Ding-Ding New Year will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University in Peoria) on Tuesday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for all ages which includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and are at the box office or by calling 309-688-4473. For more information, visit 
A Roaring 20's Extravaganza "Fellas & Flappers" will take place at the Scottish Rite Theatre (located at 400 NE Perry in downtown Peoria) on Tuesday from 7:30 - 12:30 am. Featuring hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, dancing to the sound of the Kansas City band The Grand Marquis performing jazz and blues, tickets are $125. All proceeds from the event will benefit the 2020 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. For more information, visit 
The Denim and Flannel New Year's Eve Bash will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Tuesday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring the NATU Band and Aileeah Colgan, there will also be a cowboy/girl themed costume contest, a cornhole, a mechanical bull, gift bags for all attendees plus a champagne toast at midnight, tickets are $7.50 or $60 per person for VIP open bar tickets. Avanti's food and drink vendors will also be available. For full details, visit 
New Year's Eve at the CAC will take place at the Contemporary Art Center on Tuesday beginning at 8:30 pm. Featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 1 am, welcome in the New Year with party favors and a champagne toast. You may bring your own drinks and food. Admission is $7 for members or $10 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The 19th Annual Get Lit New Year�s Eve Fun Run will take place at Folepi's Winter Wonderland (on Par Three Lane off Springfield Road in East Peoria) on Tuesday beginning at 9 pm. Part of the Festival of Lights, you can run, walk or ride our lighted trolley through Folepi's Winter Wonderland plus warm up by the bonfire and enjoy campfire treats. Entry fee is $20 per person. For more information, call 309-698-5437 or visit 
The 2020 Polar Plunge will take place at The East Peoria Boat Club (located at 707 Collins Lane in East Peoria) on Wednesday beginning with registration at 10 am. Featuring the Nacho Mama and the Olive Branch food trucks, fee to participate is $25 (includes a t-shirt) or $5 for those not plunging. There will be heated tents to change in as well as food and beverages. Bring your swimsuit and a towel. Proceeds benefit local charities including the AMBUCS, Veterans Helping Veterans and the Spring Bay Fire & Rescue. To register or for more information call 309-635-0605 or visit 