Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria
309-686-3382

This exhibit features approximately four dozen examples of works on paper by Picasso, Matisse and Chagall, all drawn from the private collection in central Illinois from which Lakeview Museum borrowed 29 Picasso prints for display in 2005.

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
309-686-3360

Watch the wonderful world of winter unfold on these naturalist-guided tours. We explore animal tracks in the snow and what characteristics animals have to cope with the season. Dress for warmth! Age: all

Sa: 1/3 & 2/7
Donations appreciated

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
309-686-3360

Each year, hundreds of bald eagles over-winter in the Illinois River Valley. We dedicate this day to the appreciation of these incredible birds of prey as the Peoria Audubon Society and Forest Park Nature Center offer a presentation and tours to view bald eagles along the river! Age: All

Donations appreciated

Christmas Eve - Open!
Christmas night - closed for the holiday
Location: VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road, East Peoria
5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Cars and vans - $10 each night

The almost 2-mile drive-through electric park will be enhanced in 2008 with new programmable LED light displays. In addition, visitors will see the return of some favorite displays such as the ski jump and downhill skiers.

Open 24 hours a day, Dec. 5-31, 2008

Intersection of Taylor Street and Springfield Road, just across from the East Peoria Post Office

Cost: Free!

Funded by private donations through the Nativity Display Association, the life-size structures take on a three-dimensional appearance at night. A 2-minute narration is available by tuning to radio station 1610 AM

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082

Bring your toddler to this fun, interactive kids event featuring author Sandra Boynton!

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082

Celebrate America, democracy, and new beginnings at Borders with a very special Inauguration Party for kids!

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082

Bring the whole family to Borders for an afternoon of stories, games, music, and tea!

Peoria Civic Center

The Harlem Globetrotters will play in the Arena on January 10, 2009, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $24, $37 and $72 and on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 309-676-8700 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Now in their 83rd consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters showcase a captivating assortment of trick shots, high-flying dunks, and ball handling wizardry...with a side-splitting array of comedy guaranteed to entertain both the young and the young at heart. Visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com for everything Globetrotters!

Peoria Civic Center

"Monty Python's Spamalot" will be held in the Theater January 13-18, 2009. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on January 13-15, 2009, 8 p.m. on January 16, 2009, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on January 17, 2009, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on January 18, 2009. Tickets are $59.50, $69.50 and $79.50.

Peoria Civic Center

The St. Jude Gymnastics and Tumbling Benefit Meet will be held in the Exhibit Hall on January 17 and 18, 2009. Times are 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. on January 17 and 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on January 18. Tickets are a per-day fee of $8 for adults (13 and older) and $4 for children (12 and younger) and seniors (65 and older).

Admission is $8 for adults (13 and older) and $4 for children (12 and younger) and seniors (65 and older)

Peoria Civic Center

The Jon Davis Memorial Kids Open wrestling event will be held in the Arena on Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults (13 and up) and $3 for children (6-12). Children 5 and under are free.

Tickets at the door, $6 for adults 13 and up, $3 for children ages 6 - 12, free for children 5 and under

Peoria Civic Center

Family Fest 2009 will be held in the Exhibit Hall on January 24, 2009, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a Family Four Pack. This year's attractions include 10 Fun on the Run inflatables, an Upper Limits Rock Wall, the OSF Mobile Safety Van, the Peoria Fire Safety House, and much more. There will also be an official casting call for the CBS reality show "Survivor."

Family Fest 2009 is sponsored by the Children's Hospital of Illinois, Busey Bank, Pitcher Perfect Siding and Window Co., and WMBD-TV.

Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a Family Four Pack

Peoria Civic Center

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents "Ellington Elegy" on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Theater. Tickets are $35-$71. Call 309-671-1096. As the Duke himself said,“There are two kinds of music: good, and bad!” There will be nothing but the former in this concert, which features the traditional symphony orchestra on stage with a big band, in two contrasting versions of Grieg’s Peer Gynt. They follow with some of Ellington’s greatest works for the symphony orchestra, sharing the spotlight with Bradley’s terrific Jazz Ensemble.

Call 309-671-1096

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Promotion: Comcast/Journal Star/Fun on the Run/Coke Family Day

Kids 12 & Under - $1 Upper Bowl Admission
Hot Dogs, Cokes, & Kitchen Cooked Chips - $1 Each - One hour prior to game
Inflatable Games, Balloon Art (Unique Twist) & Face Painting
Post-Game Skate with Team

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Promotion:

All fans who bring their business card to the Peoria Civic Center Box Office will receive a $20 Lower Bowl Seat for just $5. In addition, the Peoria Rivermen will holding a drawing with the collected business cards for a FREE Party Box Suite.

Bring any Nesquik product UPC to Peoria Civic Center Box Office and buy one upper bowl ticket and receive the second FREE!! Every Wednesday game...Courtesy of Nesquik.

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Peoria Civic Center- Carver Arena

NCAA Men's Basketball

Peoria Civic Center- Carver Arena

NCAA Men's Basketball

Peoria Civic Center- Carver Arena

NCAA Men's Basketball

Peoria Civic Center- Carver Arena

NCAA Men's Basketball

It's opening night for the IL Music Educators Association All-State Conference

"It's Opening Night! "
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Peoria Civic Center Theatre
Featuring
SYNERGY BRASS QUINTET
Admission: Complimentary for All-State Students and Chaperones
$5.00 General Admission Tickets for All Others

IL Music Educators Association All-State Conference
Showcase Concert
"Young Composers and Their Music"
Open Free to the Public
Thursday, January 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Peoria Civic Center Theater

IL Music Educators Association All-State Conference
IMEA ALL-STATE JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Peoria Civic Center Theater
Admission: $5.00 General Admission Tickets Available At the Door

IL Music Educators Association All-State Conference
Young Composers Awards Presentations and Recital of Winning Compositions
Open Free to the Public
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 9:30 AM
The Apollo Fine Arts Center

IL Music Educators Association All-State Conference

IMEA ALL-STATE CONCERT
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center
Admission: $5.00 General Admission Tickets
Ticket Good for BOTH All-State and Honors Concerts

IMEA HONORS CONCERT
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center
Admission: $5.00 General Admission Tickets
Ticket Good for BOTH All-State and Honors Concerts

Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Rd., in Glen Oak Park
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3365

Free Admission to Peoria Zoo from January 2- February 10.

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting!

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community.

The south chapter is specifically for moms who live south of 150 and south of 24. Email peoriamomsclub@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info.

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting!

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community.

The north chapter is specifically for moms who live north of 150 and north of 24. Email momsclubofpeoria_north@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info.

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300
Food, education, nutrition, healthy living and FUN!
For kids 8 years and up.
FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300
Food, education, nutrition, healthy living and FUN!
For kids 8 years and up.
FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300
Food, education, nutrition, healthy living and FUN!
For kids 8 years and up.
FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300
Food, education, nutrition, healthy living and FUN!
For kids 8 years and up.
FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300

Join us after school for a movie and a little relaxing time. Ages 6 and up. FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300

Join us after school for a movie and a little relaxing time. Ages 6 and up. FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300

Join us after school for a movie and a little relaxing time. Ages 6 and up. FREE

Peoria Public Library– South Side Branch
309-497-2300

Join us after school for a movie and a little relaxing time. Ages 6 and up. FREE

Music and Movement classes where you'll play, listen, and dance to music that will impact you and your child in profound ways. Classes are designed for ages newborn thru age 7, with developmentally appropriate curruicula for each age group.
Contact Marie Dicke at 676-4609 or kindermusik@trinitypeoria.com to register for the 15 week semester.

Kultural Kids Learning Center winter/spring 2009 classes have started!

Spanish and Experimental Art classes are offered to children ages 1 to 12 years old. Classes will run for 18 weeks. Please contact us at 266-9624 or denise@kulturalkids.com if are interested in our programs.

www.kulturalkids.com
www.foreignlanguagefriends.com