Two cruise options:

Dixieland Lunch Cruise: $34/adult, $17/child
Board:  12 p.m.  Cruise: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Entertainment: Peoria Pops Dixieland Band

RiverLife Southern Gospel Dinner Cruise: $40/adult, $20/child
Board: 6:30 p.m.   Cruise: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Entertainment:  Reggie & Ladye Love Smith

Advanced reservation and payment is necessary for all theme cruises.  Call 800-676-8988 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com for more information.

 

 

Step back in time aboard the Midwest's most unique and historic riverboat as it travels the Illinois River valley between Peoria and Starved Rock State Park.  The Spirit of Peoria is a full-blown replica of the nineteenth century riverboats that used to inhabit the nation's waterways.  Decorated in the "wedding cake" style, the Spirit mirrors a Mark Twain era riverboat, complete with an enormous 21-foot diameter paddle wheel! This excursion features two days of cruising along with an overnight at the historic Starved Rock Lodge.  Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lodge offers rustic charm with modern conveniences. For more information ...

Yoga instruction for all levels ~ Classes held at the Contemporary Art Center, 305 SW Water Street

Monday: Beginning Yoga with Kandy 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. (free to Cancer survivors)
Wednesday:  Beginning Yoga with Teresa 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Saturday :  All Levels with Kirsten 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Drop in fee $10 ~ 5 class punch card $40

For more information call 645-7762 or visit www.yoganetwork.org/Downtownyoga

 

 

June, 19 2008 at CEFCU Jazz Series: Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra

The 2008 edition of the annual CEFCU Jazz Series begins tonight on the RiverFront! Don’t miss the season’s first show, featuring a live jazz performance by the Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra! For more information on our event partner, The Central Illinois Jazz Society, please visit: www.midil.com/cijs.html. RiverFront Location: CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing.

Admission is Free!

River City Bags Classic to benefit theSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

"Bags", or "Cornhole" as it is known in some circles, is one of the fastest growing leisure sports in the country.  Our 128 team double-elimination tournament is the first event of its kind in the Peoria area.  Festivities begin Friday evening, June 20th, with a local celebrity bags tournament followed by the main bags tounament on Saturday, June 21st.  The band "Waterstreet" will perform later in the evening. 

To be held on the RiverFront next to the ELM building.   For more information,  visit www.rivercitybagsclassic.com.

Enjoy the Contemporary Art Center's Live at the Five Spot every Friday evening 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  This week features the Latin jazz music of Holly Holmes!

Admission:  $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members, $9 for student & senior non-members, $3 for 16 years & younger.

For additional information, visit www.peoriacac.org

The ’08 CEFCU Center Stage summer concert series continues tonight with a RiverFront debut. Help us welcome Bottle of Justus for a first time performance on the Center Stage! This group has played all across Central IL and is now poised to rock the RiverFront! Gates open at 7:30pm & showtime is 8:30pm. Don't miss opening act Sangamon!  The Landing Bar will be open for all of your refreshment needs. Visit the band’s myspace page for song samples, photos, and much more at www.myspace.com/bottleofjustus. Join us at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing for another summer of outstanding music! See you on the RiverFront...

Admission $7/Adult

Featuring Doran and The Soul Mystics.  For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz or call 676-9668.

River City Bags Classic to benefit theSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital! "Bags", or "Cornhole" as it is known in some circles, is one of the fastest growing leisure sports in the country.  Our 128 team double-elimination tournament is the first event of its kind in the Peoria area.  Festivities begin Friday evening, June 20th, with a local celebrity bags tournament followed by the main bags tounament on Saturday, June 21st.  The band "Waterstreet" will perform later in the evening.  To be held on the RiverFront next to the ELM building.   For more information,  visit www.rivercitybagsclassic.com. ...

Join us for an invigorating morning on the RiverFront...

Choose from a great selection of fresh Illinois-grown produce, local meats, cheeses, breads, fresh flowers & herbs!  Browse through booths full of local art including pottery, jewelry, blown glass, wood-turned items and more - all created by artists right here in Central Illinois.  Plus live music by local musicians every Saturday morning!  It's a great family  friendly morning you'll not want to miss!  Don't forget to save time for breakfast or lunch at one our our fun RiverFront restaurants.

For information on becoming a vendor, please call 671-5555.

Featured Entertainment
~ August & September 2008 ~

August  9        Music by David McDonald
                         10:00 Chef Sally Davis Cooking Demo "In Praise of Tomatos"
                         The American Red Cross

August 16        Music by Barry Cloyd
                           Free yoga practice with Heading OM - 9:00 a.m.
                           Free Health Screenings at the Methodist Well Mobile 
 
 August 23       Music by Mike Cheeseman
                           Peoria Area Storytellers Guild  9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
                              in the gazebo
                           The American Red Cross

August 30        Music by Sullivan & Burton
                           Fun on the Run Inflatable

September 6   Music by Joe Couri
                           Grandparents Day at the Market
                                sponsored by the Peoria Park District
                                The first 100 grandparents receive a free cup of coffee                                                         and grandkids get an apple!
                              Free Health Screenings at the Methodist Well Mobile

September 13   Music by David McDonald
                              Peoria Area StoryTellers Guild (9:30 & 10:30 a.m.)

September 20   Music by Paul Weddle
                               Free Health Screenings at the Methodist Well Mobile
                               We welcome Chef Sally's Cullinary Tour to the Market

September 27      Music by the Peoria Pops Swing Band
                                Fun on the Run Inflatable
                                Drum Circle - 10:00 a.m.

 

Learn the basics of Salsa and other Latin Dances at the Contemporary Art Center.  Dance lesson, 7 - 8 p.m. followed by open dancing to DJ Ed Caballera, 8 - 11 p.m.  Cash bar available.

Admission:  $2 for Members, $5 for nonmembers

The ’08 CEFCU Center Stage summer concert series continues tonight with JammSammich! Peoria’s party band will get you on the dance floor with their infectious blend of classic funk, disco, pop, rock, and some of today’s favorites. Gates open at 7:30pm / Showtime at 8pm. The Landing Bar will be open for all of your refreshment needs. For song samples, photos, and much more, check out JammSammich online at www.jammsammich.com and www.myspace.com/jammsammich. Join us at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing for another summer of outstanding music! See you on the RiverFront...

Admission: $7/Adult

Featuring Joe Metzka.  For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz or call 676-9668.