State Farm is there, just ask Aaron

Have you checked Auto/Home insurance rates with Aaron lately?
Don't wait until it's too late, call today! Or visit Aaron on the web!

Le Rage Item #5: Melissa Shoes at Perfect Pear

Melissa Plastic Shoes coming to A Perfect Pear Boutique
This irresistible shoe line making its central Illinois debut in February with styles as sweet as candy, like this Jean Paul Gaultier stiletto! "MELISSA transforms plastic into wearable art to communicate technology and renewal."
Check out these other delicious styles that will soon be available right here in Peoria!

A Perfect Pear Boutique | 309.688.PEAR
4544 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL

Jonah's Seafood House & Oyster Bar

Have you been in Jonah's lately? Maybe it's time to make new memories with your friends and family! Consider Jonah's when you are making your reservations for St. Valentine's Day!

Visit their website for more info!

Jonah's Seafood House & Oyster Bar
2601 N. Main St.
East Peoria, IL 61611

New Music Tuesday: Janelle Monáe

The ArchAndroid By Janelle Monáe
Imagine someone with Janet Jackson’s pipes and James Brown’s moves, and you have Janelle Monáe. A petite dynamo taking audiences by storm with her powerhouse performances from her second studio album The ArchAndroid, telling the story of her android alter ego Cindy Mayweather and human Sir Anthony Greendown. Her themes speak to freedom of expression and the outcast feelings we all encounter. Her incredible versatility as an artist is making her a tough act to follow, one minute she’s channeling Michael Jackson, the next Simon and Garfunkel and before you know it you’d swear she was covering a David Bowie track with Of Montreal or an Etta James ballad. It is near impossible not to move your body to the infectious beat of “Tightrope” or swoon to “Say You’ll Go”. Her rich arrangements and soulful voice will conquer the winter blues and it’s all of these qualities that make her the toast of the town.

Get it at Co-Op Records.

Choose Kauth & Mayeur for your Auto Needs!

Stop in today at Kauth & Mayeur to discuss the best care options for your vehicle. If you own a high quality car then it deserves high quality service. Just ask Michael Bene't! Visit their website for a list of their many detailed services.

www.KauthMayeur.com

Kauth & Mayeur
Off Main Street: 1013 Orange, Peoria, IL 61606

Valentine's Day Dinner at Cracked Pepper!

Call 309.687.0039 to reserve your table for a private Valentine's Night Dinner at the Adams Street location of Cracked Pepper Catering & Bakery!

Visit Cracked Pepper on the Web!

Cracked Pepper: Two Locations!
3406 NE Adams & 311 S Main St.

1/24-1/30 Numéro Event Listings

1/25 Peoria Rivermen vs. Rockford, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $10–$25. 676.1040,
www.peoriaciviccenter.com

1/27 Lecture by Art Chantry, Caterpillar Global Communications Center, Bradley University. In conjunction with “Art Chantry: Greatest Hits” exhibit 1/24–2/20. 5p. Free. 677.2989

1/28–29 Fully Committed, Peoria Cabaret Theatre, The Waterhouse. Doors open 6p, dinner 6:30p, show 8p. $33. 494.9100, www.peoriacabarettheatre.com

1/29 Winter Warming with a South American Flair, Peoria Zoo, Zambezi River Lodge. Suzuki School of Music students, music, food, raffles. $55/person, $90/couple in advance, $60 & $110 after 1/1. 264.5636, www.sunfoundation.org

1/29–4/24 In Plane View, photography exhibit of Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, Lakeview Museum. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/under 18, free/members. www.lakeview-museum.org

1/29 Peoria Rivermen vs. Grand Rapids, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:35p. $10–$25. 676.1040, www.peoriaciviccenter.com

1/30 Lisa Lampanelli, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 7:30p. $39.75. 800.745.3000,
www.ticketmaster.com

CEFCU...More than a Bank.

Visit www.CEFCU.com today to learn more about CEFCU's indispensable services.

What's hot at June?

Visit www.JuneRestaurant.com and Facebook for the latest dishes and events!

Valentine's Day Tasting
If you are looking for a romantic evening out with that special someone, join us for a special Valentines Day Menu.

3 Courses for $40.00 per person
wine pairing $18.00

5 Courses for $58.00 per person
wine pairing $32.00

To make reservations: 309.682.5863 or OpenTable.com

Le Rage Item #4: Wallpaper at Bella Grove

Glammed up Wallpaper from Bella Grove in the Heights! Enrich your home or office space with unique new wallpapers from Bella Grove. This shimmery style is drenched in shell-like mica flecks. Tell 'em you saw it first in Numéro!

Bella Grove Home Décor and Design Center
Duryea Commons
4616 N. Prospect, Suite C
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
309.222.8188

www.BellaGrovePeoria.com
Visit them on Facebook!

Things are Blooming in the Snow!

If you are itching to see lush greenery in the dead of winter and are homesick for spring, then Luthy Botanical Gardens is just the place for you! Check 'em out!

www.PeoriaParks.org

2/5 GREASE comes to the Civic Center!

Relive all your favorite songs on February 5th at the Peoria Civic Center. Take your sweetheart to this fun-loving romp of a show!

Overcome Pain with Advanced Pain Management!

Don't wait another day! Call Advanced Pain Management right away!
Tell 'em you saw their ad in Numéro!

Visit: apmofillinois.com

Mobile Banking with State Bank of Speer

State Bank of Speer keeps you connected to your accounts where ever you are! Ask about their Mobile Banking options!

New Show coming to Lakeview!

In Plane View/Abstractions of Flight
January 29 through April 24, 2011

This exhibition of 56 photographs by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum photographer Carolyn Russo redirects our attention to the often-overlooked “simple beauty” of aircraft design. With precedents in the work of Robert Delaunay, Charles Sheeler, and Arshile Gorky, among others, Russo uses fine-art photography to bring out new visual dimensions of these powerful symbols of the 20th century, transforming them into works of art.

Lakeview Museum

1125 W. Lake Ave
Peoria, IL
309.686.7000

Gallery & Store Hours

• Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.

The Publik House: It's more than a pub

If you are looking for a swish yet casual dining experience, look no further than The Publik House! A classically hip and happening European/American Gastropub with phenomenal food, great wines, and last, but not least, fabulous beers from around the world! Not to mention Live Music, Jan 22, The Publik House welcomes Brad Deal and Rick Waller at 9:30pm.

Find their updates, music schedule, food specials and more on Facebook!

The Publik House
4614 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria, IL 61614

Cash in your Gold at Jones Brothers Jewelers!

Do you have jewelry in your collection that is just not in style anymore or is damaged? Consider taking your gold to Jones Brothers Jewelers, where they will purchase your old gold. If you bring in Jones Brothers' ad in Numéro you will receive an additional $10.00 for your Gold!

So if you've had your eye on a beautifully crafted piece from Jones Brothers, now is the time to trade in your old jewelry for something that you will treasure for years to come!

Jones Brothers Jewelers
7705 North Grand Prairie Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
309.692.3228

Le Rage Item #3: New at Natural Concepts!

Natural Concepts Salon and Day Spa is your hot spot for new Aveda Products such as this New Curl Serum and these Plant-Based Lip Shines. Treat yourself or a friend to these brand new petroleum-free products that will leave you with great looks and sense that you did something good for the environment. Stop by Natural Concepts today, tell 'em you say it first in Numéro!

Natural Concepts
4701 N. University St. Peoria, IL
Open Mon-Sat | 309.693. 9850

Visit their website today!!

Relax Mondays away with Heading OM Yoga

Join Tammy Mitchell for relaxation and good health at Heading OM Yoga and kiss stress goodbye. If you want to uphold your New Year's resolution then we suggest you give this a try. Check out their list of classes and events on the web at www.HeadingOM.org.

Tell 'em you saw it in Numéro!

Heading OM Yoga
2619 West Heading Avenue
Woodridge Professional Building : suite 318
West Peoria, Illinois 61604

Contact:
Tammy Mitchell
309.231.9642
tammy@headingom.com

This Week's Events!

1/17 Kids Art Camp, Peoria Art Guild. First through sixth grades; pack a lunch, snack, and drink. 8:30a–3p. $30. 673.2787, ext 215, www.peoriaartguild.org

1/19–20 Dr. Gonzo, The Doc of Comedy Rock, Mason City Limits. Fri 8p, Sat 7:15p & 9:30p. $20 Cash: $21 CC (VIP + $2.50). www.mclimits.com

1/20 The Gold Rush, Charlie Chaplin Film Fest, Chillicothe Public Library. 6p. Free. 274.2719

1/21–30 Metropolis Has No Superman, Corn Stock Theatre Center, Upper Bradley Park. 1/21 7p, 1/22 & 1/27–29 7:30p, 1/30 2:30p. $10/adults, $7/students. 676.2196

1/21 Bear Hunt, children’s theater, Bradley University’s Hartmann Center. 1/21 9:30a, 2:30p, 7:30p; 1/22 2:30p, 7p; 1/23 2:30p. $7/adults, $5/students. 677.2650

1/21–23 Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, Illinois Central College Guest Artist Series, Performing Arts Center, East Peoria Campus. 7:30p. $16–$24. 694-5136, www.icc.edu

1/22 It Happened in Hollywood, Apollo Theater. 7p. $5/adults, $5/students & seniors.

1/23 Heritage Ensemble, First United Methodist Church, Chillicothe. 4p. Free. 274.2719

WINTER SALE AT AZURA!!!!

While we are all feeling like we should be in hibernation mode with all the snow and blustery wind, Azura is having a stellar sale to heat things up! The sale kicks off tomorrow, so put on your cute boots and step into style with Azura! And guys, it's never too early to think about Valentine's Day! Tell 'em you saw it in Numéro!

***For Azura Facebook Fans ONLY! January 14th is Facebook Friday and you can get a head start on the Going, Going, Gone Sale! Friday is 40% OFF of everything when you tell them you are there for FACEBOOK FRIDAY!!! Beat the Saturday rush!

Azura Boutique
4703 N. University
Peoria, IL

Become a fan on FaceBook!

Save face with Skin By Mary

It's the first think people see when they meet you, your face, so why not protect it and take care of it with Skin By Mary, in Junction City, inside Three Paths Massage. Experienced and Licensed Esthetician, Mary Dix-Hayse, will take your skin from drab to delicious with one of her many customizable services, made to suit your unique skin types.

Mary offers:

• HydraFacials
• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical Peels
• Custom Facials
• Waxing
• Skin Care Products

Contact Mary today for a skin care consultation! Tell her you saw her first in Numéro!

309.360.9035
www.SkinByMary.com

Take an Adventure with WCBU!

Looking for something to look forward to this spring? Treat yourself and a special someone to the splendors of the Italian coast. Contact WCBU for this adventure!

www.wcbufm.org

Whatcha Readin' Wednesday: French Toast

French Toast, by Harriet Welty Rochefort

This insightful and delightfully honest memoir is a must-read if you plan to visit the “City of Light” in the near future. Written from the perspective of a woman who was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, married a Frenchman, and has lived in Paris for over twenty years, she displays an interesting and useful perspective on the art of French food, mannerisms, language, education, relationships and much more. She shares many an amusing faux pas that will leave you not only with a dual sense of bewilderment and understanding of the French, but also a provocative look at us as Americans through the eyes of the French. Though Rochefort jokes that she is “almost French” she notes that she will never be French due to the complexities of the culture that continually mystify her daily. If you can’t make it across the grand Atlantic this winter, curl up with this quirky book and a croissant. Au revoir!

Review for Numéro by Nicole Blackburn.

Noir Menu Specials!

Monday and Tuesdays at Noir, enjoy Pre Fixe Chef's Menua Specials for only $25 per person!
Try this fabulous jaunt for a wonderful tapas experience, and don't forget to plan your next luncheon with Noir!

4606A N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL
M-W 4-11p, Thr-Sat 4-1a, Kitchen open nightly until 11p
309.740.2001

TheNoirBar.com

1/10 - 1/16 Weekly Events

1/10 New Odyssey, Morton Fine Arts Concert Series, Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center. 7p. $75/season pass. 266.7300

1/12 Millikin University Choir, Trinity Lutheran Church. Free. 676.4609

1/13–3/6 Make Me a Match, Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre. Thurs–Sat doors open 6p, buffet 6:30p, show 8p; Sun doors open/buffet 12p, show 1:30p. $32–$36. 965.2545, www.barn2.com

1/13 Dr. William Wallace presents “Michelangelo: Artist and Aristocrat,” through Fine Arts Society of Peoria, Lakeview Museum. Coffee 9:25a, Lecture 10a. Adults/$10, Students/$2, Society members/free. www.fineartssociety.net

1/13 Peoria Rivermen vs. Oklahoma City, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $10–$25. 676.1040, www.peoriaciviccenter.com

1/14 Howlin’ on Water dueling pianos, The Waterhouse. Dinner 6:30p, show 8p. $35/dinner & show, $15/show only. 494.9100, www.howlinonwater.com

1/14–16 High School Musican 2 Jr, Penguin Project, Eastlight Theatre, East Peoria. Fri–Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $10/adults, $5/students, $2 processing charge. 699.7469,
www.eastlighttheatre.com

1/14 Donnie Baker, Mason City Limits. 7:15p & 9:30p. $20 cash; $21 cc. www.mclimits.com
1/15 Costaki Economopoulus, Mason City Limits. 7:15p. $15 cash; $16 Credit Card (VIP + $2.50). www.mclimits.com

1/15 Heritage Ensemble tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, East Peoria Campus. 7:30p. $8–$15. 694-5136, www.icc.edu

1/15 Peoria Rivermen vs. Texas, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $10–$25. 676.1040,
www.peoriaciviccenter.com

1/15 Robert Burns Supper, Itoo Hall. Poetry, music by Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums, presented by Peoria Scottish American Society. $5p. $20/adults, $5/under 12. 682.0478

1/15 Milhaud, Bloch and Beethoven, Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 8p. $22 and up/adults, $11/students. 671.1096

1/16 800 Pounds of Harmony: Chillicothe’s Big Four, First United Methodist Church, Chillicothe. 2:30p. Free. 274.2719

1/16 Wizard of Oz Tea Party, Peoria Players, First Christian Church. 2p. $12.50/person. 688.4473

Le Rage Item #2: LG 3D Glasses - Oak Point

The future is now...obtain the 3D movie experience in the comfort of your own home with these top of the line LG programmed 3D glasses available through Oak Point Technologies in Peoria. Matt Allen at Oak Point can help you obtain the ultimate entertainment electronic and automation systems for your home. Make every media experience amazing with Oak Point's commerical and residential products and solutions. Tell 'em you saw it first in Numéro!

www.OakPointTechnologies.com

For more information or to schedule an appointment with a sales representative

E-mail: info@oakpointtechnologies.com

Phone: (309) 369-9519

Oak Point Technologies Inc.
6131 N. Oak Point Court
Peoria, Illinois 61614

Great Sales at Perfect Pear Boutique!

A great way to beat the winter blahs is to revamp your wardrobe, Perfect Pear Boutique in the Heights has just what you are looking for. Check for Daily Fashion updates via Facebook!

Drink of the Month: Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne

It's never too early to think about what to get your Valentine this year. Consider the Rosé Champagne, a delicious berry blend between dry and sweet, from Wine Country, which comes with a custom carrying case for the convenient half bottle.

Get it exclusively at French Toast Wine Country in the Heights!
Tell 'em you saw it first in Numéro!

Turn the Page on a New Year with Preckshot!

Preckshot Professional Pharmacy Toasts 2011...
It's time to Turn The Page!

The New Year is traditionally a time of resolutions and new commitments. Preckshot can help with all of that! Our expert staff of professionals is uniquely qualified to guide you through the process you need to accomplish your resolution goals. Three full-time pharmacists, a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, a Pharmacy Educator, and seven licensed pharmacy technicians, each with their own field of expertise are dedicated to helping you.

Have you made a decision to quit smoking? Preckshot is the originator of Nicotine Lollipops, available by prescription in a variety of flavors. This is a highly successful method for smoking cessation.

What about Weight Loss? metabolic Syndrome and Obesity have become one of the major health issues of our time. Preckshot offers several new pharmacuetical agents that can bring hope and success to those trying to lose weight. Innovative therapies that have been developed right here at Preckshot are not available at any other Pharmacy.

Living a healthier lifestyle and taking better care of one's body are Preckshot's specialty! We are a very accessible resource for information and quality nutritional supplements that can help you accomplish better health outcomes.

We renew our tireless commitment to you - Numéro Readers, Families, and Friends...with unparalleled dedication to health, wellness and your life's next page. ~Jen, John, Wade

Take that next step in bringing your goals to reality and step into Preckshot today or visit their website for more info where you can sign up for their e-newsletter! And pick up your issue of Numéro each month for great tips and health advice from Preckshot!

Preckshot Professional Pharmacy
Heritage Square | Peoria Heights
309.679.2047

Tune in to The Preckshot Hour Saturdays at 9am on 1470WMBD

Dina Emser: Everyday Toasts

Your family and friends are gathered around a huge table. The filmy tablecloth lies loosely against your lap and there are candles and fine china and fancy silverware sparkling. Flowers adorn the center of the table and the candlelight shimmers, creating a scene straight from a movie. You are seated at the head of the table, and every eye is on you as you rise up, slender glass flute in your hand. You look around the table, making eye contact with everyone, savoring this moment, the feeling of connectedness, and the pleasure of having each of these people in your life. And then you begin.

Your words speak to the context of the event that brings you all together. Your words acknowledge the people who are important players in the drama that has either recently played out or is yet to happen in the very near future. Your carefully chosen words give all who listen access to your unique perceptions, your deepest feelings, your heartfelt wishes, or even your gravest sorrow.

As your voice becomes still, each person raises a glass, mirroring your movement, faces soft, lips parted, echoing the words that have completed your part of the ceremony. A sigh escapes you as you seat yourself again at the table and the feast begins. Conversation takes over; the quiet moment is past. And yet the impact lingers, the silken, invisible threads of caring, community, and a strong sense of belonging connecting each person powerfully to the next.

Why must we wait for special occasions to share the power of a toast? I wonder what difference it would make if we took the time more often to share with people who are important to us how we really feel about them. What would happen if daily or even weekly, we quieted ourselves before a meal to gather our thoughts and share them before raising our glasses—so what if there’s only water in them and macaroni and cheese on the table?

We are gifted as a species with the tool of verbal language. We know the power of the spoken word because we are inundated with words day in and day out. By the close of the workday, we can feel exhausted by so many words. And yet there is something about slowing down, considering words carefully, and speaking from the heart that can erode the walls of our defensiveness and loneliness like steady rain on a dry landscape.

This year, why not warm up your life with toasts? Special occasions provide powerful memory points in the stories of our lives, and our everyday experiences create the backdrop that gives evidence to who we are and how we live. What will you remember about this day? Who will you acknowledge? How will you express what is on your heart and in your head? What will the impact of your words be?

Ok, now pay attention. I’m raising my glass to each one of you right now. I feel a toast coming on.

Here’s to you and the life you want to create in this New Year. I believe that you have many talents and dreams and that as you commit to creating what you want in this New Year, support for it will come. To you! Cheers.

Dina Emser, Professional Development Coach, www.dinaemser.com

It's high time for pie time at Apple's Bakery!!!

I know you probably made a New Year's resolution to exercise more and eat right, but did you also resolve to help the less fortunate? If so I think you can cheat on that health resolution and do a good deed by stopping by Apple's this month. January hosts National Pie Day and each pie you buy at Apple's benefits the National MS Society in honor of Mary's mother.

Numéro says go have a slice and help a friend in need!

P.S. The Apple Pie is scrumptious if I do say so myself.

Apple's Bakery
8412 N. Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL
309.693.3522
Mon-Fri 6-6, Sat 6-2
www.ApplesBakery.com

Le Rage Item #1: Green Trick Flower

In case you haven't heard, Numéro's new seasonal feature: Le Rage, showcases the latest and greatest from local retailers for him and for her. Tell 'em you saw it first in Numéro!

Our first item up to be featured is the Green Trick flower, available at Gregg Florist near the Heights. This unusual bit of flora is related to the carnation family and has the feeling of soft fir, sure to green up any room. And given that they are related to carnations, they last a long time and hold their color for weeks. Take a chance and add a little texture to your space in this dreary cold weather.

Gregg Florist
1015 E. War Memorial Dr.
Peoria Heights, IL | 309.688.0725

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New Restaurant! The Harvest Cafe

Have you heard of the Harvest Café? It's an inviting new restaurant in the heart of Delavan offering a chef driven, farm to table menu. Click here for their menu and here for more info!
Tell them you saw it first in Numéro!

309.244.7000 | www.Harvest CafeDelavan.com

Happy New Year with a New Issue!

Happy New Year Numéro Readers, what better way to ring in this year than with a new issue of Numéro!!!! Check it out! We are also introducing a brand NEW FEATURE called Le Rage!
Le Rage offers hot new items that are making their debut at local retailers around the area.

Here's what you'll find in this month's issue:

• Everyday Toasts by Dina Emser
• Toastmasters by Shanna Shipman
• All About Toast by Sandra Rossetti Mitchell
• Hitting the Slopes by Wes Schmidgall
• Stay Toasty Warm this Winter by Nicole Blackburn

Let us know what you'd like to see in Numéro in the New Year!