Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Electric Paint: The Computer as 21st Century Canvas, an exhibition organized by Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI, brings together 70 works by 22 international artists to shed light on the phenomenon of computer- generated art found on web pages, galleries, and virtual museums worldwide. Their work comprises altered photographs, free-hand painting with a mouse or graphics tablet, and fractals derived from the input of mathematical formulas resulting in fantastical portraits and landscapes that alter our sense of reality. The exhibition also includes digital video and paintings.

Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect
686-3365

Free Admission to the Peoria Zoo Feb 1-10!

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

Curious George Live! will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on February 2-3, 2010. Times are 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

Tickets are $14, $22 and $28. A select number of $38 Premium seats and $44 Front Row seats are also available. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Curious George®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage in the inaugural tour of Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at the Peoria Civic Center Theater Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 3. Tickets for all three performances go on sale Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Starring in his own original live musical stage production for the first time ever, Curious George is on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti save his restaurant by winning a world-famous meatball competition. This adventure takes him to Rome and The Golden Meatball Contest. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled, entertaining story filled with music, dance and follow-that-monkey fun. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Curious George will enjoy it just as much as the kids!

Children and parents around the world have delighted in Curious George's adventures in books for nearly 65 years. Created in 1941 by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George has provided the inspiration for books, movies and a television series, and will continue to educate and entertain children in Curious George Live! by introducing them to a limitless world of exploration and discovery while offering wholesome family fun. Featuring original composition and familiar songs, as well as Broadway-quality stagecraft and professional singers and dancers, Curious George Live! is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

The 47th Annual Mid-West Truck Show will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on February 5-6, 2010. Times are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on February 5 and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on February 6. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Monster Jam will return to the Peoria Civic Center Arena on February 5-6, 2010. Times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

Tickets start at $22 for adults and $12 for children under 12 years old. A select number of Gold Circle seats will also be available for both adults and kids. Tickets are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Welcome to Monster Jam, an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

The featured truck lineup includes Little Miss Dangerous, Rolling Thunder, American Guardian, Anger Management and Incinerator.

Fans attending the 2 p.m. show on Saturday, February 6, are invited to attend a pit party at the Peoria Civic Center Arena from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Show up early with your Saturday, February 6 ticket, and get into the Pit Party for FREE!

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N. Forest Park Dr
Peoria Heights
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 Warm!

Fee: Donations appreciated

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

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N. Forest Park Dr
Peoria Heights
686-3360.

There’s nothing like the warmth of a wood stove and a good story to remind us that the simple things are often the best! Well, there’s that and more in the Nature Center this winter and spring. Offered the following Wednesdays: 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, and 5/12. .

Drop by Forest Park Nature Center with the young ones and enjoy a rhyme or two. They’re sure to be delighted! .

Ages: Best for 3-7 year olds
Fee: Donations requested
10:30 am

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

Need a few hours for your Valentine without the kids? Let them enjoy games, gymnastic activities, crafts and dinner with us. You can enjoy a few hours for dinner, a date, catch a movie, ect. Jump Start Gymnastics is providing a Valentine party for ages 5 and up on the 13th from 5:30 to 8:30pm. We will provide food and fun, you get to enjoy your V-day nite. CALL TODAY TO RESERVE...692-5867..OR for any questions.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

What do you get when you mix vinegar with baking soda? A lot of bubbles — and a mess. (Try it in the kitchen sink.) The American Chemical Society and Bradley University will present the shows at 1 p.m. Nov. 14, Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and April 10, in the Discovery Center. The demonstrations are free for Members, others free with
gallery admission.

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

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

Join Communication Junction at The Butcher Block for a free Signing Story Time! Bring the whole family for breakfast and stay for a great time full of reading, singing, and SIGNING! This fun and interactive story time is great for children of all ages! Come and sign with us!!!

"Disney's Beauty and the Beast" will be held in the Theater on February 20 at 7 p.m. and February 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $38, $50 and $59 and go on sale September 14, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com

TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Peoria! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Peoria Civic Center Theater!

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

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

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

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)

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