Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Join the Captain and crew on Illinois' only authentic paddle-wheeler where kids and adults alike are fascinated by her tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel. 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, or may be purchased in advance at the Riverfront Visitor’s Center located next to our dock. Group discounts are available.

Boarding:  12:45 p.m.
Cruise:  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

www.waterstreetfiesta.com.

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2010.

The first day (8/13) of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and performers including United Pentecostal, Galilee Choir, Ward Chapel, St. Paul, New Hope, Integrity, DA Vision, and The Soul Fest Community Choir. Headliners are DeWayne Woods and Wess Morgan! Dont miss the soulful sounds of Gospel on the... RiverFront, as well as merchants, food, and more. Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the gate only (no pre-sale for Fri).

Day two (8/14) will feature more local talent on stage including The Soul Fest Community Band playing with audition winners Deja Jones, Richard Jackson, & Kendall Anders, plus, DreRob & The Fellas, Brisk and Johnel Henderson. We are pleased to announce that the 2010 headlining act is award winning group, En Vogue! Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 from etix.com, and at all local Co-Op Records locations as well at The Riverfront Visitor Center on Water Street. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gates for $20 on the night of the show.

 

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Rob Williams & the Soggy Bottom Blues Band!  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot Followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Carriage rides in Downtown Peoria by Carriage Classic every Friday and Saturday evening through October.

For more information, call 579-2833.

Moonlight Cruise

Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions!

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