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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 ...

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



  • Aesthetic Underground
    Aesthetic Underground

    Poetry, Prose, Plays, Music all at the CAC every Sunday.

    www.peoriacac.org for more info.



    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
    Downtown Yoga

    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



    Music Together of Peoria
    Music Together of Peoria
    Thousands of parents have experienced this musical awakening and have found - or rediscovered - great satisfaction and joy in making music with their children. Twelve children ages birth through 5 and their parents or caregivers (nanny, grandparent, babysitter) meet for 45 minutes each week for 10 weeks (summer semester is 8 weeks) to experience new songs, chants, small and large motor movement activities, and instrumental jam sessions. Led by a teacher with early childhood music skills, families are guided through an informal but thoroughly engaging music experience. Music Together® is based on the premise that all children are inherently ...

    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 ...

    Music Together of Peoria
    Music Together of Peoria

    Twelve children ages birth through 5 and their parents or caregivers (nanny, grandparent, babysitter) meet for 45 minutes each week for 10 weeks (summer semester is 8 weeks) to experience new songs, chants, small and large motor movement activities, and instrumental jam sessions. Led by a teacher with early childhood music skills, families are guided through an informal but thoroughly engaging music experience.

    Music Together® is based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Our goal is to nurture your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement during the early childhood years when, as with language learning, musical aptitude is at the critical stage of most rapid growth.


    One of the delights of becoming involved in our program is discovering or re-discovering your own relationship to music. You may find that you love to sing, or you may discover that the classes provide you with just the opportunity you need to get out an old instrument you haven't played in years. Thousands of parents have experienced this musical awakening and have found - or rediscovered - great satisfaction and joy in making music with their children.

    Classes on Tuesdays - 9:30 am, 10:30 am amd 6:30 pm

    For more information call Julie  - 309.370.4669



    Downtown Yoga
    Downtown Yoga

    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



    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!

    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
    Downtown Yoga

    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



    Music Together of Peoria
    Music Together of Peoria

    Thousands of parents have experienced this musical awakening and have found - or rediscovered - great satisfaction and joy in making music with their children.

    Twelve children ages birth through 5 and their parents or caregivers (nanny, grandparent, babysitter) meet for 45 minutes each week for 10 weeks (summer semester is 8 weeks) to experience new songs, chants, small and large motor movement activities, and instrumental jam sessions. Led by a teacher with early childhood music skills, families are guided through an informal but thoroughly engaging music experience. Music Together® is based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Our goal is to nurture your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement during the early childhood years when, as with language learning, musical aptitude is at the critical stage of most rapid growth. One of the delights of becoming involved in our program is discovering or re-discovering your own relationship to music. You may find that you love to sing, or you may discover that the classes provide you with just the opportunity you need to get out an old instrument you haven't played in years.

    Wednesday classes are at 10 am and 11 am

    For more information call Julie - 309.370.4669 or email  julie@musictogetherpeoria.com or visit the website www.musictogetherpeoria.com

    331 Water Street

    Peoria, Il  61602



    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



  • 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!



    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 ...

    Jazz on the RiverFront
    Jazz on the RiverFront

    CEFCU Thursday night Jazz Series. Free admisssion.

    Tonight - Cassie Hart!



    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!



    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 ...

    Soul Fest on the Peoria RiverFront
    Soul Fest on the Peoria RiverFront

    Don't miss the Soul Fest Friday and Saturday night!

    The evening of August 12th features Gospel choirs and entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m.   The City of Refuge Choir , Gospel Unity Choir from Riverside Community Church , Black Heritage Ensemble Singers, and Integrity Singers will kick-off the Gospel extravaganza.  They will be followed by the Central Illinois Mass Choir, a group of talented singers from several area churches.  Headlining the evening's entertainment is the world famous Harlem Gospel Choir at 8:45 p.m., a group of singers from Black churches in Harlem , who create a better understanding of the African-American culture and the inspirational music called Gospel as it relates to the Black church. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the renowned Cotton Club in Harlem .  Since then, the group has performed for Nelson Mandela and Pope John Paul II, and with U2, Bono, Lyle Lovett, The Chieftans and Diana Ross.

     

     

    Saturday evening, August 13
    Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

     

    Saturday, August 13th features an evening of R & B music for attendees.  Families will enjoy a step show, delicious food and beverages, specialty vendors, art displays, and a great musical lineup.  The evening's entertainment includes local bands, a step show at 7:45 p.m., and musical guests the Stylistics at 10:00 p.m.

    The Stylistics came into prominence in the 1970's with their own distinct R & B sound that utilized the broad falsetto of lead vocalist Russell Thomplins, Jr.  The group evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever, as the Philadelphia-based quartet recorded a  remarkable 12 straight top-ten hits between 1971 and 1974.  Their Grammy-nominated hit "You Make Me  Feel Brand New" is a favorite among audiences.

     Gates open at .

     $6.00 Admission Adults, $2.00 Children ages 12 & under, Ages 3 and under free.

     CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing

     

     

     

     

     

                 Saturday, August 13th

                  Change Up

                6:45 PM  ICC Cultural Showcase

                8:00 PM  Step Show

                The Stylistics

     

    Gates open at .

    $6.00 Admission Adults, $2.00 Children ages 12 & under, Ages 3 and under free.

    CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing

     

     



    Downtown Yoga
    Downtown Yoga

    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



    Live at the 5 Spot
    Live at the 5 Spot

    Live music every Friday night at the CAC!

    Call 309-676-6822 to check out what's playing this week!

    www.peoriacac.org for 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.



    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!



    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 ...

    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!



    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



    "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.