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

 

 

Get Primed for CHEAP TRICK at The Rhythm Kitchen with some great food, drink and friends!  Live Music 6 - 9 p.m.

Cheap Trick
Cost : $35; Advance tickets at local Co-op Record Stores $30

"Methodist Red, White and Boom!" will be expanding to three days of festivities including two national act concerts. On Thursday, July 3rd, JMP Radio Group together with RiverFront Entertainment welcomes Cheap Trick, one of the most covered bands of all time, to the Festival Park stage on the Peoria RiverFront. Timeless classics like "I Want You To Want Me", "Surrender", and the 80’s lighter waving favorite, "The Flame", make Cheap Trick a musical institution. Cheap Trick, with special guest The Avatars, will play at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm on Thursday, July 3rd. Advance tickets are available at local Co-Op Record Stores for $30. Early Bird tickets are available from May 7 - May 14 for $25. Tickets at the door are $35.

Rhythm Kitchen COOK-OUT with Live Music by Beyond Yonder 7 - 9 p.m. ...

July, 4 2008 at Red, White, & Boom! - 4th of July Fireworks

On Friday, July 4, the cities of Peoria and East Peoria will come together with JMP Radio Group, Methodist, the Peoria Park District, Fondulac Park District, and the Peoria Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to launch more than $60,000 worth of fireworks into the skies over the RiverFront. At Approximately 9:30pm the pyrotechnics display will light the skies above both sides of the Illinois River with a unique blend of spectacular 4th of July fireworks syncronized to a special musical soundtrack that will be broadcast exclusively on JMP radio group stations.

Admission is Free!

Enjoy great Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner with Live Music by Jonny Quest 8 - 11 p.m.

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.

 

Diamond Rio
Cost : $30; Advance tickets are available at local Co-Op Record stores for $25.

"Methodist Red, White and Boom!" will be expanding to three days of festivities including two national act concerts. On Saturday, July 5, country music heavy-weight Diamond Rio, a band that helped define ’young country’ in the early 90’s, will perform at The Landing on the Peoria RiverFront. Diamond Rio’s rich vocal harmonies are evident in songs like "Meet In The Middle", "In a Week or Two", and "One More Day." Special guest Tin Horse will open for Diamond Rio at the CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing on July 5th. Doors open at 7pm with the concert starting at 8pm. Advance tickets are available at local Co-Op Record stores for $25. Tickets at the door are $30.