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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



Taste of Peoria
Taste of Peoria

We are pleased to welcome the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront this year!  From 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., nearly 40 Peoria area restaurants will provide a taste of their most popular menu items to a crowd of more than 50,000 local residents.  A variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts will be sold for one to two dollars each.  In addition to a selection of seafood, BBQ, Italian, Indian, and Oriental cuisine, the Taste of Peoria features its own Margaritaville and live entertainment on two stages.  The entertainment line up for this year includes:  Bubble Gum Jack, Thrillsville, Trippin' Billies, Sullivan Burton and the Jim Markum Swing Band.

Admission is free before 5:00 p.m. and $1 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.  In case of rain, The Taste of Peoria will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2006.



Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides
Carriage rides availabe Thursdays 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m. through August 10th...starting at the foot of Main Street.  Also available for special occasions!  Call for details 309-579-2833

CEFCU Jazz Series: Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra
CEFCU Jazz Series: Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra

This week's CEFCU Jazz Series welcomes back the Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra.  This seventeen-piece big band from Peoria is dedicated to "keeping the big jazz sound alive."  Don't miss out on seeing "one of the hardest swinging bands in the Midwest!"

CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing      Free Admission



River City Soul Fest 2006: Gospel Fest
River City Soul Fest 2006: Gospel Fest

One of the Peoria Park District's signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2006.  The first day of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and headliner, famous Gospel recording artist, Vickie Winans!  Don't miss the soulful sounds of gospel on the RiverFront, as well as vendors, food, and more.  Visit the Vickie Winans webiste at www.vickiewinans.com

CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing      Admission $7                               

Hours To Be Announced                                      



Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides

Carriage Rides availabe 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening through September - at the foot of Main Street Hill.  Also available for special occasions!

Call for details!  579-2833 



Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen tonite and every Friday & Saturday night!

Click here to check out the NEW website and music schedule!



Peoria RiverFront Market
Peoria RiverFront Market
River City Soul Fest 2006
River City Soul Fest 2006

The second day of the River City Soul Fest is guaranteed to entertain the crowd!  Join us on the RiverFront for fabulous food & drink, cultural exhibits, the step show, and the 2006 headliners:

The Manhattans - known for their hits "Kiss and Say Goodbye", "Shining Star", & more.  Check out their webiste:  www.kissandsaygoodbye.com.

The Dramatics - known for "In the Rain", "Whatcha See Is Watcha Get" & more.  Check out their website:  www.soultracks.com/the_dramatics.htm.

CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing       Admission $7                             Hours To Be Announced.



Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides

Carriage Rides availabe 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening through September - at the foot of Main Street Hill.  Also available for special occasions!

Call for details!  579-2833 



Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen tonite and every Friday & Saturday night!

Click here to check out the NEW website and music schedule!