The Philharmonic Chorale will perform at Illinois Central College in East Peoria on Sunday, Dec. 4. (Photo courtesy of Illinois Central College)

DEC.  1

TNT Holidaze Party at the Library

Thursday, 5-6 p.m.

Lincoln Branch Library, 1312 W. Lincoln, Peoria

Wear your “ugly Christmas sweater” and come to the library for karaoke, festive activities and the chance to win a prize. For more information, call (309) 497-2600.

DEC.   2-4

Joseph 2016!

Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

East Light Theatre, 2200 E. Washington St., E. Peoria

$19

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns for its 26th year. For more information, call (309) 699-7469.

DEC.   3

Make Holiday Gifts at the Library

Saturday, 3-5 p.m.

McClure Branch Library, 315 W. McClure Ave., Peoria

Free

Drop in and learn about some new traditions as we create different crafts in celebration of holidays from all over the world. While supplies last. For more information, call (309) 497-2150.

DEC.   3-4

Celebrate the Splendor of Christmas Past

Sat. 5-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Five homes in Peoria

$20

Homes at 1200 W. Moss Ave., 1235 W. Moss Ave., 101 NE Roanoke Ave., and the two Historical Society houses at 942 NE Glen Oak and 1212 W. Moss will be decorated for the holidays. For more information, call (309) 674-1921.

DEC.   4

Philharmonic Chorale Performance

Sunday, 3 p.m.

Performing Arts Center, Illinois Central College, E. Peoria

$12; students/seniors $10

Singers come from all over Central Illinois and represent all age ranges. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

DEC.   5

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Monday, 5-6 p.m.

Lincoln Branch Library, 1312 W. Lincoln, Peoria

Free

Kids in grades K-4 can join in activities and snacks as they enjoy the movie. For more information, call (309) 497-2600.

Messy Monday at the Museum

Monday, 9:45-10:15 a.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$13 for two sessions

Children aged 3-5 will explore art techniques in two sessions, Dec. 5 and 12. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

ICC Concert Band Performance

Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Performing Arts Center, Illinois Central College, E. Peoria

Free

For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

DEC.   6

Science Is for Girls

Tuesday, 5-6 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$15 for two sessions

Girls will learn about a female scientist and do an experiment or an activity related to science on December 6 and 13. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

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