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Week of August 12, 2007

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Nickel Creek with special guest Fiona Apple
Nickel Creek with special guest Fiona Apple

The Riverfront is happy to welcome back Nickel Creek in 2007 for the Farewell (For Now) Tour.  The progressive bluegrass trio brings their amazing talent on guitar, fiddle, and mandolin back to delight the Peoria audience.  This concert also features very special guest star, Fiona Apple, whose one-of-a-kind talent is a welcome addition to the summer lineup.  For more info on Nickel Creek, visit www.nickelcreek.com.  For more info on Fiona Apple, visit www.fiona-apple.com.  For further concert and ticket information, visit www.riverfrontmusic.com.

Time: Gates open at 6:00 p.m.; showtime 7:00-11:30 p.m.

Location: CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing

Admission: Advance tickets $32; Day of show $35



David Hoffman Quartet
David Hoffman Quartet

The 2007 CEFCU Jazz Series continues on the RiverFront!  Tonight's show features another Peoria favorite, the David Hoffman Quartet.  For more information on our event partner, The Central Illinois Jazz Society, please visit www.midil.com/cijs.html.

Location: CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing
Admission is FREE!



Rental - Musician
Rental - Musician

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Live at the Five Spot
Live at the Five Spot

Enjoy jazz music from Todd Kelly Quartet.

Admission: $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers); $6 for student and senior members ($9 for student and senior nonmembers); $3 for 16 and younger.  Students with valid school ID and seniors age 65 and older.



Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides
Carriage rides available 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening through September (weather permitting).  Pick-up available at River Station, Hotel Pere Marquette, and The Landing.

Call Carriage Classics for details!  (309) 579-2833

RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

Open Air Shopping every Saturday morning at Liberty Park, directly across from the Illinois Antique Center.   Featuring Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheese, breads and more!  Plus local artists, musician, demonstrations each week!

THIS WEEK...music by Joe Metzga; Fun on the Run; The American Red Cross.



Budweiser Grand Nationals Rally
Budweiser Grand Nationals Rally
The RiverFront is once again proud to host the 12th annual Budweiser Grand National Rally!  A few highlights include the state's largest motorcycle parade, antique & custom motorcycle show, swap meet, stunt show, and great food.  Musical guests include South Side Cindy & The Sliptones, EXIT, and headliner Joan Jett & The Blackhearts!  The parade and Rally Gates open at 10 a.m.  For more details and ticket information visit www.jaytv.com.

Festival Park/CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing

Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides
Carriage rides available 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening through September (weather permitting).  Pick-up available at River Station, Hotel Pere Marquette, and The Landing.

Call Carriage Classics for details!  (309) 579-2833

Salsa at Contemporary Arts Center
Salsa at Contemporary Arts Center

Learn the basics of Salsa and other Latin Dances at CAC.  Dance lesson with instructor Berfan Kochgiri from 7:00-8:00.  Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 8:00-11:00.  There is a cash bar.

Admission: $2 for CAC members; $5 for nonmembers.