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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Downtown Yoga
Downtown Yoga

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

 

 



Labor Day Picnic
Labor Day Picnic

After the Labor Day Parade, food and live entertainment is provided for the whole family at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing. For more information, please visit the PACE website at www.peoriaevents.com.

Admission is Free!



Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Excursion
Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Excursion
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 ...

Fiesta en el Rio
Fiesta en el Rio

The Peoria Park District and local volunteer committee members are proud to welcome back our latest cultural music festival on the Riverfront! Fiesta en el Rio returns in 2008 - now as a 2-day event! Fiesta features authentic Latin American food and drink, a children’s area, local musicians, and a traveling mariachi band. To top it off, we are proud to welcome back an old Riverfront favorite to headline both nights, Banda Rika - a Latin band with a powerful, versatile and highly entertaining dance show. Their music consists of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata. Don’t miss the return of this newly expanded cultural celebration! For more information on Banda Rika, please visit: www.myspace.com/bandarika01
RiverFront Location: Marshall Plaza, CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing. Official event times coming soon...

Cost : $7 adults / $20 family pass



Spirit of Peoria Mardi Gras Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Mardi Gras Cruise

Mardi Gras Dinner on the River

July 18 & September 5 
$45/person

Board 7:00 p.m., Dinner:  7:30 p.m.
Cruise: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Entertainment:  Bev and the Do-wak-a-do Dixieland Band.
Advanced reservation and payment is necessary for all theme cruises.  Call 800-676-8988 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com for more information.



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

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.

 WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR
FALL FESTIVAL ON THE RIVERFRONT
SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 



Fiesta en el Rio
Fiesta en el Rio

The Peoria Park District and local volunteer committee members are proud to welcome back our latest cultural music festival on the Riverfront! Fiesta en el Rio returns in 2008 - now as a 2-day event! Fiesta features authentic Latin American food and drink, a children’s area, local musicians, and a traveling mariachi band. To top it off, we are proud to welcome back an old Riverfront favorite to headline both nights, Banda Rika - a Latin band with a powerful, versatile and highly entertaining dance show. Their music consists of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata. Don’t miss the return of this newly expanded cultural celebration! For more information on Banda Rika, please visit: www.myspace.com/bandarika01
RiverFront Location: Marshall Plaza, CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing. Official event times coming soon...

Cost : $7 adults / $20 family pass