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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Week of August 26, 2007

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USS LST-325
USS LST-325

USS LST-325 on Peoria's RiverFront, August 21-28!

Don't miss this living history museum!  The LST (Landing Ship Tank) is an amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores.  These ships were enourmously useful during WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam Conflict.  Most LST's were either scrapped or given to other countries.  This is your chance to tour one of the few remaining!  This ship was saved from the scap yard in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece by an aging crew of 50 Navy veterans.  Learn their story and history by touring the USS LST-325!

For more information about the ship, visit www.lstmemorial.org



Erin Feis
Erin Feis

The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick's Society of Peoria are pleased to bring back the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis, for its 10th anniversary!  This 3-day event showcases Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more.  Don't miss the talented Irish bands and vendor marketplace!

Admission $7 adults and $3 kids 12 and under; 3-day event pass $12
Location:  Festival Park
For more information, please visit www.stpatpeoria.com/feis.html



Center for Prevention of Abuse Annual Duck Race
Center for Prevention of Abuse Annual Duck Race

The Peoria Center for Prevention of Abuse hosts the annual Duck Race on the RiverFront.  More details to come...

Time: To Be Announced

Location: Boat slips next to Riverfront Village



USS LST-325
USS LST-325

USS LST-325 on Peoria's RiverFront, August 21-28!

Don't miss this living history museum!  The LST (Landing Ship Tank) is an amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores.  These ships were enourmously useful during WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam Conflict.  Most LST's were either scrapped or given to other countries.  This is your chance to tour one of the few remaining!  This ship was saved from the scap yard in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece by an aging crew of 50 Navy veterans.  Learn their story and history by touring the USS LST-325!

For more information about the ship, visit www.lstmemorial.org



USS LST-325
USS LST-325

USS LST-325 on Peoria's RiverFront, August 21-28!

Don't miss this living history museum!  The LST (Landing Ship Tank) is an amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores.  These ships were enourmously useful during WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam Conflict.  Most LST's were either scrapped or given to other countries.  This is your chance to tour one of the few remaining!  This ship was saved from the scap yard in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece by an aging crew of 50 Navy veterans.  Learn their story and history by touring the USS LST-325!

For more information about the ship, visit www.lstmemorial.org



Jazz Concert: Billy Cook Quartet Plus
Jazz Concert: Billy Cook Quartet Plus

The 2007 CEFCU Jazz Series comes to an end on the RiverFront.  Tonight's show, the final edition of the '07 series, features a Peoria favorite, Billy Cook Quartet Plus.  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!



Blues Fest
Blues Fest

Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment hosts the 2007 Blues Fest on Peoria's RiverFront.  Don't miss out on all the food, merchants, and above all...the blues!  Enjoy a wide array of blues musicians during the annual two-day festival.  For more details and ticket information please visit www.jaytv.com.

Times to be announced.

Location: Festival Park



Live at the Five Spot
Live at the Five Spot

Enjoy jazz music from Preston Jackson and Friends.

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

Blues Fest
Blues Fest
Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment hosts the 2007 Blues Fest on Peoria's RiverFront.  Don't miss out on all of the food, merchants, and above all...the blues!  Enjoy a wide array of blues musicians during the annual two-day festival.  For more details and ticket information visit www.jaytv.com. Times to be announced. Location: Festival Park ...

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!

 



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