Once Upon a Holiday Weekend
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 Cooking Class for Teens: Homemade Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows Thursday, December 5, 2013 6 - 8 pm Bloomington Public Library Community Room Offset the chill in the air with a warm beverage and marshmallows, both made from scratch! We'll set you up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and teach you how to make your own marshmallows. F1RST FR1DAY: Live Window Vignettes Friday, December 6, 2013 5 - 8 pm In Downtown Bloomington Walk through our festive downtown or take a horse-drawn carriage ride and gaze upon the holiday-themed window displays with live action. Holiday refreshments, caroling and more await you on this magical evening! EVENT MAP AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade Saturday, December 7, 2013 10 am - 11 am The parade will begin in Normal and end on Center Street in Downtown Bloomington. Christmas at the Courthouse Saturday, December 7, 2013 11 am - 4 pm After the parade, venture into the McLean County Museum of History (200 N. Main) for three levels of festive fun! Refreshments, kids' craft activities, musical entertainment, lap sit with Santa, free exhibit access and much MORE! Holiday-Themed Skate at the Pepsi Ice Center Saturday, December 7, 2013 12:30 - 1:50 pm 9th Annual Build Your Own Gingerbread House Saturday, December 7, 2013 5 - 6:30 pm & 7 - 8:30 pm Join the staff at Kelly's Bakery & Cafe' (113 N. Center) for their annual gingerbread house building activity. Cost is $15 per house, which includes your own personal prep and clean-up crew. To register, call 820-1200 or e-mail: jamie@kellysbakeryandcafe.com. Space is VERY limited, reserve your space NOW.
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Thursday, December 5 @ 6:30 pm
Clayton Anderson Genre: Country
Tickets $10
Friday, December 6 @ 7 pm
Electric Elements with Gummy and Team Bayside Genre: Electro/House/Techno/Pop
Tickets $20
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7 pm
Jon Dee Graham
Genre: Roots/Rock
Tickets $8
Located in "The Keep"
Thursday, December 12 @ 7 pm
Main Squeeze Genre: Soul Rock
Tickets $8-10
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Thursday, December 5 & Saturday, December 7 @ 7 pm Sunday, December 8 @ 3 pm
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Tickets $5 - 10
401 W. Jefferson St.
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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
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Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30 pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis: BIG BAND Holidays Tickets $46.05 - 71.00
Friday, December 6 @ 10 am & 12:30 pm
Henry & Mudge For tickets - reserve online - see link below.
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Thursday, December 5 @ 8 pm |
Sunday, December 8 @ 3 pm
IWU Christmas Choral Concert
Tickets $2 - 10 at the door
704 N. Main St.
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Jean Anderson Award Ceremony
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 RSVP by calling 309.829.9599 or e-mail.
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 The Downtown Bloomington Association (DBA) is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization representing business and property owners, and residents to enhance the vitality and livability of Downtown Bloomington. 106 W. Monroe Bloomington, IL 61701 309.829.9599 |
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DBA Event Sponsors
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Specs Around Town, Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Redbird Property Management,
State Farm Insurance
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Current Exhibits
Behind the Glass Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Rock Around the Christmas Tree by a variety of artists
Grey Dove Gallery- Watercolors by Shailaja Shirsalkar
Inside Out Art Gallery - Holiday Works by a variety of artists
McLean County Arts Center- Holiday Treasures by a variety of artists & Don Lake Watercolors Travels & Trailers
Merlot & a Masterpiece - Art Circle Member Art Show through December
Events
McLean County Arts Center - Opening reception for Don Lake Watercolors Travels & Trailers 12/6 @ 5 - 7 pm
Inside Out Art Gallery - In a Corner Darkly Book Release Event on 12/7 @ 5:30 pm
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Thursday, December 5
Blueline - DJ Olympics (dj competition) @ 10 pm
Friday, December 6
Bistro - DJ Rakestraw (dance) @ 11 pm, no cover
Eagles - Double Trouble (rock/country) @ 7 pm, $3-5
Lancaster's - Michael Johnson (crooner classics) @ 7 pm, no cover
Maguire's - X - Ray Men (60s rock) @ 7 pm, no cover
Saturday, December 7
Bistro - DJ Squeesa (dance) @ 11 pm, no cover
CII East - Mo & Friends (variety) @ 7 pm, no cover
Wednesday, December 11
Bistro - Liquid Courage (karaoke) @ 10 pm, free
Eagles - Open mic night @ 7 pm, free and open to the public
Thursday, December 12
Bistro - Bingo @ 9 pm; Liquid Courage (karaoke) @ 10 pm, free
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12/12 Lunch & Learn @ Museum of History, 12:10 pm
12/13 Night of Funky Jam @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
12/13 - 12/15 Pantagraph's Holiday Spectacular @ BCPA @ 7:30 pm (Friday and Saturday) & 2 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
12/14 Tab Benoit @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
12/19 An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone @ BCPA, 7:30 pm
12/20 Martina McBride @ Coliseum, 7:30 pm
12/20 Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band) @ Castle Theatre, 7:30 pm
12/21 Indoor Farmers' Market @ Museum of History, 10 am - 12 pm
12/21 Nutcracker @ BCPA, 3 pm
12/25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!
12/27 Cemetery Gatez @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
12/28 Royal Southern Brotherhood @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
12/31 NYE Party at the Castle with Matthew Curry & others @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
1/1/14 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
1/3 Taxi War Dance @ Castle Theatre, 6:30 pm
1/9 Lunch & Learn @ Museum of History, 12:10 pm
1/10 Tig Notaro @ BCPA, 7:30 pm
1/11 Rave On! Buddy Holly @ BCPA, 7:30 pm
1/12 Railroad Earth @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
1/18 Indoor Farmers' Market @ Museum of History, 10 am - 12 pm
1/18 Charlie Worhsam @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
1/21 Hello Dolly! starring Sally Struthers @ BCPA, 7:30 pm
1/24 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ BCPA, 7:30 pm
1/25 Yellowcard @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm
1/25 World Championship Ice Racing @ Coliseum, 7:30 pm
1/28 Emancipator Ensemble @ Castle Theatre, 8 pm
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For more information on the Farmers' Market
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For more information about F1RST FR1DAYS
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