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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Week of August 20, 2017

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Peoria Triathlon
Peoria Triathlon

Sunday August 20 2017

500 yard Swim* – 13 mile Bike – 3.1 mile (5K) Run

The excitement of a big city triathlon will return to the Peoria Riverfront in 2017 courtesy of The Bradley University Tri Club & Bushwhacker.  Come experience Downtown Peoria on this open-water, spectator friendly, fast and fun course.

For more info: https://peoriatriathlon.com



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

These cruises are an 1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 6 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Clinton

www.peoriachiefs.com



Brown Bag-It
Brown Bag-It

Free entertainment by various local groups during the lunch hour at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

For all ages

Every Monday and Wednesday- June through August



Partial Eclipse Viewing Party
Partial Eclipse Viewing Party

Free! Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party 

Sun Plaza 

Mon, Aug 21  I  11:30 am - 1:45 pm 

Total Solar Eclipse of 2017: August 21 there will be a total solar eclipse visible in a narrow path across the United States. In Peoria, the Sun will be 90% eclipsed by the Moon. If you cannot travel to the path of totality (full eclipse) watch the partial solar eclipse with us! 

Join Peoria Riverfront Museum and Peoria Astronomical Society on the museum's Sun Plaza (the center of the Central Illinois Community Solar System) for biggest Partial Solar Eclipse Party in the Peoria area! Free & open to the public.

Look through solar telescopes & pinhole projectors! 

Talk to astronomy experts! 

Enjoy fun family activities! 

Eclipse viewing shades & snacks available for purchase 

Real-time streaming of total solar eclipse in Dome Planetarium

Don't miss this very rare astronomical event!

Contact Renae Kerrigan at  rkerrigan@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org or 309-863-3030 for further information.

Event is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies to Museum galleries and planetarium shows (eclipse streaming is free). This event will be outside with limited seating provided. If you would like to sit, you are welcome to bring your own folding or camp chair.

For more info: http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/dome-planetarium/total-solar-eclipse-of-2017/free-solar-eclipse-viewing-party



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Clinton

www.peoriachiefs.com



Brown Bag-It
Brown Bag-It

Free entertainment by various local groups during the lunch hour at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

For all ages

Every Monday and Wednesday- June through August



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

These cruises are an 1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 6 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

These cruises are an 1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 6 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria History Tour
Peoria History Tour

Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:00 AM to Saturday, October 28, 2017

Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Tours begin on June 2nd and run through October 28th on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and also at 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. This years tours are River City, Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Haunted Peoria and new this year is Monuments and Landmarks. 

More info...



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

These cruises are an 1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 6 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria Irish Fest- Erin Feis
Peoria Irish Fest- Erin Feis

The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria are pleased to welcome back the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis for its 20th year on the RiverFront. 2017 also marks the 38 year anniversary of Erin Feis in Peoria! It’s a safe bet this year’s festival will be a celebration you won’t want to miss! This 3-day event showcases Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Don't miss the talented Irish bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendor marketplace, and much more! So put on your favorite green outfit and head down to the RiverFront – everyone is a little bit Irish! For more information visit:www.erinfeispeoria.com 

Time: 
Friday 4pm-11:30pm
Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm
Sunday 9:30am-6:00pm

Admission:
FRIDAY 4-5pm: FREE ADMISSION
$8 before 5PM, $10 after 5PM; Weekend Pass - $15

More info...



Live at the Five Spot
Live at the Five Spot

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

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 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 ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features: Boss Trio

Enjoy live music every weekend!  For a complete listing, visit, www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz



Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise

Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Dinner is not served, but concessions are available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions!

Tickets available at the dock. No reservations required.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Kane County

www.peoriachiefs.com



Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa

Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassahas almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.

 

Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass), Reese Wynans (piano, Hammond organ), to bring a whole new life to the show which will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites.  Watch the music video for Bonamassa’s latest single, This Train, here: youtu.be/oCxRYvVN0CA

 

By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with this record and has reached new audiences – no mean feat when you continue his astonishing track record of hits, which now includes 16 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history) and in 2014, the guitarist received his first-ever Grammy nomination (for Best Blues Album) for the album Seesaw, his second collaboration with blues singing star Beth Hart.

Bonamassa’s stature in the music industry has built steadily over the years. Along with his longtime manager, Roy Weisman, the iconoclastic guitarist built his own successful record label, management and concert Promotion Company called J&R Adventures. In addition, his connection to fans on social media has grown to over 2.5 million Facebook friends, over 135K Twitter followers, and more than 158K Instagram followers.

For more info: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2017/08/25/joe--bonamassa



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

Featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, fresh flowers and more!
Local art, live music and demonstrations each week.
Open every Saturday morning, May 20 - September 30
8 am - Noon in the 200 Block of Water Street

More info...



Peoria History Tour
Peoria History Tour

Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:00 AM to Saturday, October 28, 2017

Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Tours begin on June 2nd and run through October 28th on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and also at 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. This years tours are River City, Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Haunted Peoria and new this year is Monuments and Landmarks. 

More info...



Peoria Irish Fest- Erin Feis
Peoria Irish Fest- Erin Feis

The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria are pleased to welcome back the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis for its 20th year on the RiverFront. 2017 also marks the 38 year anniversary of Erin Feis in Peoria! It’s a safe bet this year’s festival will be a celebration you won’t want to miss! This 3-day event showcases Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Don't miss the talented Irish bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendor marketplace, and much more! So put on your favorite green outfit and head down to the RiverFront – everyone is a little bit Irish! For more information visit:www.erinfeispeoria.com 

Time: 
Friday 4pm-11:30pm
Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm
Sunday 9:30am-6:00pm

Admission:
FRIDAY 4-5pm: FREE ADMISSION
$8 before 5PM, $10 after 5PM; Weekend Pass - $15

More info...



Peoria History Tour
Peoria History Tour

Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:00 AM to Saturday, October 28, 2017

Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Tours begin on June 2nd and run through October 28th on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and also at 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. This years tours are River City, Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Haunted Peoria and new this year is Monuments and Landmarks. 

More info...



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Kane County

www.peoriachiefs.com



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features: David Lumsden

Enjoy live music every weekend!  For a complete listing, visit, www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz