Area concerts

Thorogood tickets up for grabs Hardcore George Thorogood fans will want to keep Monday morning open; tickets for his 7:30 p.m. March 2 show at the East Peoria Event Center go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at all Co-Op Records stores, the Peoria Riverfront Visitor’s Center, by phone at (800) 514-3849 and online at [...]

Chorale delivers Christmas classics

A Review As utility crews worked to restore power in the aftermath of the winter storm that hit the Peoria area Friday, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale was on the job generating holiday spirit at the Peoria Civic Center. ‘Christmas in the City: A Time for Christmas’ • What: Variety-style Christmas show, directed by Susie [...]

Kill-O-Watts Kristmess (and Boxing Day Extravaganza)!

um, it’s the night after Christmas, after you spend your day returning all those clothes you didn’t want for video games and CDs, you will be ready to party!

Ohtis & Trip the Light Fantastic @ Eamon Patrick’s

Ohtis – Hatefully In Love

Track 11 off the album. http://myspace.com/ohtis

Sully’s Pub & Cafe

Sully’s has been in downtown Peoria for thirty years now. We support local music and national headliners. Contact Jeremy Isbell for booking.

Music and Arts Calendar

Theater "Perfect Wedding," through Dec. 31, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Wednesday-Saturday evenings (doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.) and Sunday matinees (doors open noon, show 1:30 p.m.). Admission: $30-$34. New Year’s Eve performances: $40/matinee, $60/evening. Call 965-2545. Exhibits Kwanzaa display, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 30-31 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 28, Luthy Botanical [...]

‘Button,’ ‘Frost/Nixon,’ ‘Doubt’ grab 5 Globe noms

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Frost/Nixon” led the Golden Globes today with five nominations each, among them best drama, while “Doubt” also has five, including four acting slots. Other best-drama nominees: “The Reader,” “Revolutionary Road” and “Slumdog Millionaire.” Meryl Streep had two nominations, best dramatic actress for “Doubt” and musical or comedy actress [...]

Evergreen lives up to its name

While the Metro Centre has several dining options, even a few soup-and-sandwich places, the newcomer has something they don’t: gourmet desserts in the next room. Quick Guide   Cafe Evergreen 4700 N. University, in the Metro Centre 689-9043 Hours: Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sundays. Ratings: ???? is highest Food [...]

Bubblegum Jack @ Crusens