Monday, December 2nd, 2024

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police arrested three adults and three juveniles for stealing approximately $4,000 worth of items from multiple retailers on Black Friday. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria's Fashion Week is set to occur April 2-5, 2025, featuring local and national designers, with around 200 models auditioning for the event. 25 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria have slightly decreased to an average of $3.12, showing stability post-Thanksgiving amidst fluctuating national averages. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois high school and middle school students are contributing journalistic writing to local newspapers, offering fresh perspectives amidst a decline in rural news access. WCBU
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43rd Annual Greater Peoria Farm Show
Experience the latest innovations in agriculture and explore plans for the upcoming growing season at the Greater Peoria Farm Show.
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Exhibition: A Small Wonder Gift Shop
This exhibition features small works of art from local artists, perfect for holiday gifts, in a transformed gallery space at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
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Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will transform Gallery 3R into a gift shop featuring small works of art by local artists, ideal for holiday gifting.
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Holiday Poinsettia Clay Creation Workshop
Participants will learn hand-building techniques to create decorative poinsettia flowers out of clay in a festive workshop setting.
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Exhibition by Terri Shockency: Double Entendre
Terri Shockency's exhibition features colorful paintings that cleverly illustrate puns, highlighting anthropomorphized versions of famous personalities to reflect on human relationships.
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Nativity Votive Clay Hand Building Workshop
Participants will create handcrafted votive holders featuring serene nativity scenes using fundamental clay techniques in a festive workshop setting.
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Exhibition: Terri Shockency's Double Entendre
This exhibition features Terri Shockency's humorous and thought-provoking paintings that play on illustrated puns, depicting famous individuals as anthropomorphic animals.
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Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'
This exhibition showcases small works of art by local artists, perfect for holiday gifting and available for immediate purchase.
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Exhibition: Terri Shockency - Double Entendre
This exhibition showcases Terri Shockency's whimsical paintings that serve as illustrated puns, featuring anthropomorphic representations of famous personalities.
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Live Blues Music with Joe Metzka Band
Enjoy a night of blues music featuring Joe Metzka and Friends at the Contemporary Art Center with the option to bring your own food and drinks.
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