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Peoria Chiefs Baseball at O'Brien Field
Peoria Chiefs Baseball at O'Brien Field

Home game today!  Check www.peoriachiefs.com for times and the fireworks schedule!



Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
CAC - Gallery II

The Kottemann Collection
The Kottemann Collection
Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

Summer Sightseeing Cruises
Summer Sightseeing Cruises

Riverboat 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



  • Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    CAC - Gallery II

    The Kottemann Collection
    The Kottemann Collection
    Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    CAC - Gallery II

    The Kottemann Collection
    The Kottemann Collection
    Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

    Martinis Open Mic Night
    Martinis Open Mic Night
    Every Tuesday is Open Mic Night at Martinis On Water!  Paul Wettle and the Jazz Sensation welcome you onto the stage!

    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    CAC - Gallery II

    The Kottemann Collection
    The Kottemann Collection
    Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

    Summer Sightseeing Cruises
    Summer Sightseeing Cruises
    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.



    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    CAC - Gallery II

    The Kottemann Collection
    The Kottemann Collection
    Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

    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.



    Open Stage Night at RKMC!
    Open Stage Night at RKMC!
    Every Thurday is Open Stage Night with David McDonald at Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe!

    Jazz on the RiverFront
    Jazz on the RiverFront

    CEFCU Thursday night Jazz Series. Free admisssion.

    Tonight - Larry Harms!



    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    Trompe l'oeil Ceramics Exhibition
    CAC - Gallery II

    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 ...

    The Kottemann Collection
    The Kottemann Collection
    Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

    Gumbo Jam
    Gumbo Jam
    (Lil' Brian and The Zydeco Travelers is) one of the hottest zydeco bands I've ever seen... If I had to pick next year's Macy Gray, this funky band that mixes funk and zydeco would be it...If Prince played zydeco music, this is what might come out. Hip-hop beats with lush accordion and a washboard percussionist. The traditional bayou music never had a jump-start like this Houston band discovered by established New Orleans musician Buckwheat Zydeco. I had the same feeling getting socked in the face with these funky hybrid rhythms at Stubbs club (at SxSW) that I did five years ago, hearing the Fugees' Wyclef Jean at the same place. San Jose Mercury News, Brad Kava

    Ron Mitchel l, Cherokee Artist at the White Buffalo
    Ron Mitchel l, Cherokee Artist at the White Buffalo

    See Ron Mitchell's native American scultures and drawings,  June 24, 25, 26th.

    Call 405-567-2586 to speak with Ron about his work.



    Live at the 5 Spot
    Live at the 5 Spot
    Greg Ward Quintent (jazz)

    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.



    Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
    Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

    Live Music at RKMC!



    Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
    Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

    Live music every Friday and Saturday at RKMC!



    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 ...

    The Kottemann Collection
    The Kottemann Collection
    Opening Reception: June 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Peoria Art GuildPeoria's George and Norma Kottemann graciously share with the community their amazing private art collection of very distinguished works by some of America's most important artists. Featured in the Beste Library Peoria Women in the Arts through 1970 This is a historical look at the work of Peoria's women artists organized by local author, Channy Lyons. Click here to learn more about Peoria Art Guild exhibits. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday-Saturday 10 to 5 $2 suggested gallery admission, Members are free ...

    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!



    Paper Doll Pleasures at Peoria Art Guild
    Paper Doll Pleasures at Peoria Art Guild
    Pair up with the special girl(s) in your life for a morning of fun. Work together to create paper dolls in creative costumes from past eras. We'll provide the dolls - you personalize and clothe them. Sip lemonade and enjoy a cookie, too.

    Participants must pre-register. Call (309) 637-ARTS.



    "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.



    Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
    Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

    Live Music at RKMC!

    Tonight - No Reason



    CEFCU Center Stage - Mambo Jam
    CEFCU Center Stage - Mambo Jam

    Orgullo Norteno - 6:30 - 8 pm

    BANDA RIKA 8 pm  - midnight

    Admission - $6

    Latin band with a powerful, versatile and highly entertaining dance show that can be found performing their blend of Latin music at clubs, dances, conventions, festivals and private events throughout the Chicago land area.

    Banda Rika's music repertoire consists of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata. In order to create the spicy, jazzy sounds of Salsa and the tantalizing rhythmic percussions of Merengue, the band is composed of a 10-piece Orquesta and a two person front line. Banda Rika's complete entertainment show and versatility really offer a refreshing change to today's other musical choices.