The annual Holiday Home Tour in Peoria will be this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2.

NOV. 29-DEC. 2

Community Festival of Nativities
Thur. 5-9 p.m.;
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3700 W. Reservoir Blvd., Peoria
Free

Churches from around the area participate in exhibiting nativity scenes from around the world. For more information, visit communityfestivalofnativities.com.

NOV.  30

Wine and Cheese Under the Stars
Fri. 7-9 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$36

Enjoy a variety of local wines, gourmet cheese, along with the spectacular night sky. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

NOV. 30-DEC. 1

Youth Symphony Concert
Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.
ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, East Peoria
$20; $15 seniors; $8 students

The concert will feature the music of Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Copland. For more information or tickets, call 309-694-5136.

Eric Petersen Sings Broadway
Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Bradley U. Hartman Center, 1423 St. James, Peoria
$35; students $10

A Bradley graduate who starred in Shred, School of Rock, and Escape to Margaritaville, Petersen will be accompanied by the Bradley University Jazz Ensemble. For tickets call 309-677-2650.

NOV. 30-DEC. 2

‘Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus’
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.
Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
$14; $10 for students

Classic play that verifies the existence of Santa Claus. For more information or tickets, call 309-676-2196.

NOV. 30-DEC.  1

‘Joseph’ Performed at EastLight Theatre
Fri.-Sun. 7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
East Peoria High School, 1401 E. Washington St.
$20

Soft rock fantasy tells the story of the Biblical Joseph and his eleven brothers. For more information, call 309-699-7469.

DEC.  1

Holiday Home Tour – Peoria
Sat. 5-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
942 NE Glen Oak and 1212 W. Moss
$20

Tour the Society’s two decorated historical homes plus three private homes. For more information, visit peoriahistoricalsociety.org.

Jingle Bell Run
Sat. registration at 8 a.m.
600 NE Water St., Peoria
$40; $20 kids

The Arthritis Foundation’s annual fundraiser will be held at the Peoria Riverplex. For more information or to register, visit jbr.org/peoria.

Bubbly & Bows
Sat. 10-11:30 a.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$36

Adults 21 and older will enjoy a mimosa and refreshments while they learn bow tying techniques. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

‘Kenny G’ Performs
Sat. 8 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$35-$150

A night filled with festive spirit and contemporary classics. For more information or tickets, call 800-745-3000.

Breakfast with Santa
Sat. 10 a.m.-noon
Franciscan Recreation Complex, 908 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria
Donations appreciated

Enjoy photos with Santa, games, and fun for all. The event is sponsored by the West Peoria Residents’ Association and co-sponsored by FRC. For more information, call 309-677-6705.

The Way Down Wanderers
Sat. 8 p.m.
Monarch Music Hall, 8102 N. University St., Peoria
$15

Americana folk music group from Chicago. For more information, visit monarchmusichall.com.

DEC.  1-2

Holiday Home Tour – Peoria
Sat. 5-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
942 NE Glen Oak and 1212 W. Moss
$20

Tour the Society’s two decorated historical homes plus three private homes. For more information, visit peoriahistoricalsociety.org.

Santa’s Woodland Workshop
Sat. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sun. 12:30-3 P.M.
Camp Wokanda, 620 E. Boy Scout Road, Chillicothe
$10 per elf; $3 per chaperone

Pick out 3 hand-crafted gifts to construct, wrap and take home. For more information, call 309-579-2157.

DEC.  2

Orpheus Club Winter Concert
Sun. 3 p.m.
First Federated Church, 3601 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria
$5

The area’s male voice, four-part harmony group under the direction of Russell Boulton will perform the songs of the season. For more information, visit facebook.com/OrpheusPeoria.

DEC.  3

Cookbook Club Looks at Soup Recipes
Mon. 7-8 p.m.
Alpha Park Public Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville
Free

Bring a copy of your favorite recipe, and a sample if you wish. For more information, call 309-697-3822, ext. 13.

DEC.  4

Telescopes at the Top of the World
Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley
Free

Astronomist Renae Kerrigan will share stories, images, and science from her trip to the telescopes high on the Andes mountains in remote parts of Chile. For more information, call 309-274-2719.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4–