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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Preston Jackson Bronze Exhibition
Preston Jackson Bronze Exhibition
Gallery I at CAC (newly renamed the Preston Jackson Gallery!)Gallery Hours - 11 am - 5 pm Monday - SaturdayFor more info - 309-674-6822Preston Jackson's words -"In my work, I have used many representational images to symbolize and reflect how I interpret our behaviors. The process that I am involved with, which is foundry casting, plays an important part in communicating my ideas and philosophies. This is through patternmaking, moldmaking, and the birth of the object. The idea of reincarnation is a very important metaphor in the content of my art. The images on the exteriors of my works appear ...

Nikki Antosiak Exhibition - CAC Gallery II
Nikki Antosiak Exhibition - CAC Gallery II
The exhibit "Voices Of  Truth" will run through August 26th.For more information call the Contemporary Art Center - 674-6822 ...

Downtown Yoga - then come to the RFM!
Downtown Yoga - then come to the RFM!

The Downtown Yoga studio is located in the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, which is located in the Riverfront Arts Center in downtown Peoria.  The art-covered walls, hardwood floors, beautiful riverfront views and overall ambiance of the space provide for a wonderful yoga experience.  Downtown Yoga focuses on Hatha yoga and currently offers a variety of different classes. Six yoga instructors lead classes of various levels. Trish Needham, Sheila Hanson, Jennifer Robin, Heather Klaus and Emily Coultas teach classes tailored to all levels.  Jeanne Perino teaches BreathWalk classes.

For more information call 645-7762



Peoria RiverFront Market
Peoria RiverFront Market

Join us at the Peoria RiverFront Market every Saturday morning 8 am - 12 noon across from the Illinois Antique Center at Liberty Park. 

The RFM features all Illinois Grown, Illinois made products.  Fresh produce, live local music, handmade art and local demonstrations happen every week at the RFM!

Come for the Market and stay for the day!  All RiverFront restaurants will be open, the shops too!

Our return customers say this is the place to be with their families on Saturday morning!



River Stock
River Stock
"Spirit Of Peoria Public Sightseeing Cruise"
"Spirit Of Peoria Public Sightseeing Cruise"

2005 Public Sightseeing Cruise Information 

Paddle up the Illinois River Valley and relive the adventures of Mark Twain on the most beautiful paddlewheeler ever built. Trip includes Captain's commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available! Tickets may be purchased at the dock one hour prior to cruise up to departure time.

Summer Sightseeing Cruises

  • Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (June 15 - August 24)
  • Saturdays 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (June 4 - September 3)
  • Sundays 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (June 5 - September 4)

    Adults (ages 13 through 54): $12
    Senior Citizens (age 55+): $10
    Children (ages 4 through 12): $7
    Children under 3: FREE
    Family Pack (2 adults and up to 4 children): $40
    concessions available.

    Availability Announcement:

    June 19 -- No sightseeing cruise due to special Father's Day Lunch!
    See our Themed Dinner Cruise page for more details



  • Carriage Classic - Horse Drawn rides
    Carriage Classic - Horse Drawn rides

    Take a carriage ride on the Peoria RiverFront!

    Fri - Sat - 7pm - midnight

    Pick up points are the RiverFront Visitors Center and the Hotel Pere Marquette.