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

 

 

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 Peoria Municipal Band returns for another summer series of free concerts on the RiverFront. Join us on Wednesdays in July at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing! For more info on the Peoria Municipal Band, check out www.bradley.edu/cfa/music/muniband

Admission is Free!

July, 10 2008 at CEFCU Jazz Series: Todd Kelly Quintet

The 2008 CEFCU Jazz Series continues tonight on the RiverFront! Don’t miss the season’s 3rd show, featuring a live jazz performance by the Todd Kelly Quintet! 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. 
Free Admission!

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 Irish pub music of Bogside Zukes!

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

Murder Mystery Cruise

July 11 & November 7  
$45/adult, $22.50/child

Board 6:30 p.m., Dinner:  7:00 p.m.
Cruise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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

Back by popular demand, Too White Crew returns to The RiverFront! Independence Media welcomes the Crew on Friday, July 11! Celebrate the weekend with the world’s first old school hip-hop tribute band -- and don’t forget The Fly Girls! C-Note and the crew will bring the heat to the CEFCU Stage! The opening act will be announced soon. Admission is only $10. Gates open at 7:30pm; opener (TBA) performs at 8pm; Too White Crew performs at 9:30pm. For more info on Too White Crew, please visit www.toowhitecrew.com or www.myspace.com/toowhitecrew.

Admission:  $10

Featuring The Burning Sensations.  For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz or call 676-9668.

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.

 

Combined Opening Reception for Satellite City Transmissions, Larry Hendricks & Michael Adams at the Contemporary Art Center.  For more information, visit www.peoriacac.org.

The ’08 CEFCU Center Stage summer concert series continues tonight with one of Peoria’s favorite bands –The Boat Drunks! Join us for a cool drink and your favorite Jimmy Buffett tropical rock tunes. Gates open at 7:30pm & showtime is 8:00pm.  For more Boat Drunks info, check out their website: www.boatdrunks.com or on myspace at www.myspace.com/boatdrunks.

Admission:  $7/Adult

Featuring Stephanie Aaron.  For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz or call 676-9668.