Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment present Sublime with Rome performing at the CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing on Monday July 18. Gates open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Tickets will be available, beginning Sat. 5/21/11 at Co-Op Records, The Riverfront Visitors Center, by phone at 1-800-514-3849 or through www.jaytv.com. For pricing and further information, please visit www.jaytv.com

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

The Peoria Municipal Band returns for another summer series of free concerts on the RiverFront in 2011. Join us on Wednesdays in July at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing! Whether it be famous marches or big band tunes, you are sure to be tapping your toes and clapping along to these outstanding musicians. Ice Cream will be available from Emack & Bolio's & The Landing Bar will be open to serve your favorite beverages. Admission is FREE.

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  Peoria Municipal Band: RiverFront Se...

  Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30pm

The 2011 edition of the annual CEFCU Jazz Series continues tonight on the RiverFront! This year’s lineup once again features talented musicians showcasing their talents right here in Peoria. Don’t miss tonight’s live jazz performance by Kevin Hart & Vibe Tribe. This FREE Thursday night series features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society. Ice Cream will be available from Emack & Bolio’s & The Landing Bar will be open to serve your favorite beverages.

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  CEFCU Jazz Series feat. Kevin Hart &...

  Thursday, July 21 at 7:00pm

Riverlife Gospel Lunch Cruise

Celebrating their 16th year, Riverlife concert cruises combine quality family-oriented entertainment with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Musical styles vary with each cruise. Riverlife cruises are sponsored by Hands of Love Ministry.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

The 300 Block of Water Street Comes ALIVE Every Friday!
June - September ~~  5 - 10 p.m.

Cool Festival Vendors ~ Great Food ~ Eclectic Live Entertainment!

"Build Your Own" Taco Bar & Margaritas!

Visit www.waterstreetfiesta.com

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Marbin!  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 7/22/11 & 7/23/11! Called "Totally Rad" by the New York Times, THE AWESOME 80S PROM is an interactive show in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom . . . in 1989! Dig out your parachute pants and your prom dresses, tight roll your jeans, and hairspray up your bangs and watch the 80's drama unfold. Who knows, you may even get to dance with The Captain of the Football Team. And this time, you don't have a curfew.

Originally performed 8/6/10, 8/7/10, 8/27/10, 9/24/2010, 10/29/2010, & 11/26/10! View the SHOW VIDEO and PICTURES from the PROMS!

Doors open at 6pm. Dinner at 6:45pm. Two entree combination dinner buffet. Dancing at 8:00pm. $37pp (includes dinner, show, tax, and gratuity. No processing fees!)

http://www.peoriacabarettheatre.com/

80’s monster rock is back as Hairbangers Ball returns to The CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing! Join us on the RiverFront for the non-stop Hairbangers Ball party and dance to all of your favorite hits from the decade of decadence.

Gates open at 7:30pm, Admission $7/Adult. Food will be available from Meat-N-Place & The Landing Bar will be open to serve your favorite beverages.

Hairbangers Ball

Peoria to St. Louis Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO on this relaxing three-day, two-night trip. Trip includes all-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—and live entertainment, such as live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, calliope playing, historical information, and wildlife sightings. Lodging is provided at various points along the river. Experience the slower pace of life with three peaceful days of cruising the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers! Single day cruises also available.  For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com ...

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers and much more!  Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.

Every Saturday morning, June - September, 8 a.m. - noon, in Liberty Park.

Don't miss our Chef Demonstrations the first and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, entertainment schedule and great recipes, click here!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 7/22/11 & 7/23/11! Called "Totally Rad" by the New York Times, THE AWESOME 80S PROM is an interactive show in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom . . . in 1989! Dig out your parachute pants and your prom dresses, tight roll your jeans, and hairspray up your bangs and watch the 80's drama unfold. Who knows, you may even get to dance with The Captain of the Football Team. And this time, you don't have a curfew.

Originally performed 8/6/10, 8/7/10, 8/27/10, 9/24/2010, 10/29/2010, & 11/26/10! View the SHOW VIDEO and PICTURES from the PROMS!

Doors open at 6pm. Dinner at 6:45pm. Two entree combination dinner buffet. Dancing at 8:00pm. $37pp (includes dinner, show, tax, and gratuity. No processing fees!)

http://www.peoriacabarettheatre.com/

 

Skip the ceremony and start the party! The Peoria Park District and Power 92.3 welcome Wedding Banned: a musical experience, a show, an event and something you will not forget. Wedding Banned plays all your favorite hits from the 80's, 90's and beyond. Wedding Banned picks two members from the audience to become the "bride" and "groom" and turns every show into the ultimate wedding reception. Whether it's the bride and groom on stage during the garter toss, or beautiful ladies from the audience rocking with the band, you can throw the rules of a traditional rock show out the window. Walk down the aisle to the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing and catch this show! Be sure to come early to catch local artists Colt 45 & Johnny Walker kick off the night!

Gates open at 7:30pm, Admission $7/Adult. Food will be available from Meat-N-Place & The Landing Bar will be open to serve your favorite Miller products and ice cold Pepsi.

Guests can enter for a chance to win their own wedding band from Bremer Jewelry! Sign up with Bremer Jewelry's booth at the concert to be entered in a drawing where one lucky winner will be chosen at the end of the show to win a wedding band!

Wedding Banned