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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Week of July 1, 2018

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Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 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



Free Fallin\\\'- A Tribute to Tom Petty
Free Fallin\\\'- A Tribute to Tom Petty

ONE OF THE FINEST TOM PETTY TRIBUTE BANDS IN THE WORLD!!! Playing all your favorite Tom Petty hits on the beautiful Peoria RiverFront CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing! 

Gates open 6:30pm
Show 7:30-10:30pm

Tickets available at the gate
Admission $10/person 
12 and under are free

No food or drink allowed into the venue. Both are available for purchase inside
the venue.

More info...



Red White & Boom
Red White & Boom

JULY 4TH

4:00PM- 8:00PM

Kids Zone powered by Peoria Rentals

The Kids Zone is a designated area for parents to take their children to play before the fireworks display. The secured area will include: Inflatable games, face painting, balloon artists, and more! The Kids Zone powered by Peoria Rentals will be open from 4pm to 9pm on July 4th. Kids Zone is located in the parking lot south of the River Station.

9:30PM

Fireworks

The most spectacular synchronized fireworks show central Illinois has ever seen is scheduled to begin at 9:30. Listen to the exclusive soundtrack on 1470 and 100.3 WMBD, 93.3 The Drive, The New 104.9 The Wolf, Mix 106.9, G 102.3 ,  Superhits WIRL and 95.9 The Sports Nut.

For more info: https://www.redwhiteandboom.us



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Kane County

www.peoriachiefs.com



4th of July Backyard BBQ
4th of July Backyard BBQ

4th of July Backyard BBQ

6 pm to 10:00 pm

All you can eat! Best seats in town!

Indoor-outdoor viewing & family fun!

Save your spot for the Riverfront Museum's Summer Fundraiser! Purchase tickets online today - click here.

Cracked Pepper all-you-can-eat buffet! 

Cash bar, Emack & Bolio’s ice cream, popcorn & snacks!

WIRL live remote broadcast

Visit “Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids: Mythic Creatures” exhibition, Dome Planetarium & all galleries

$5 educational films on the Giant Screen

Green Screen Photo Booth

Great riverfront viewing from outside or inside

Indoor facilities, climate controlled comfort & viewing

FREE water & lemonade

MEMBERS: Adults $35  |  Children (3-12) $17

Member Bonus: Bring your family & friends - purchase up to 4 guest tickets per household at the member rate!

PUBLIC : adults $45, children (3-12) $22

Purchase tickets online at RiverfrontMuseum.org - click here. (Tickets are nonrefundable.)

For more information visit http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/join-support/fundraising-events/4th-of-july-backyard-bbq or to purchase tickets by phone call: 309.686.7000

Please bring your own seating.



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 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



Live from the Beer Garden: Matt Miller
Live from the Beer Garden: Matt Miller

Join us for Thursday Night Music - Live from the Beer Garden! Matt Miller will be performing from 6-8pm.



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Kane County

www.peoriachiefs.com



Whisper & Shout: Open Mic Poetry
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic Poetry

Contemporary Art Center

1st Thursday of each month, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Come to share your poetry or excerpt from your novel or just to listen
Admission: $5 CAC member, $8 nonmember

More info...



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 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



First Friday Artists' Studio Tours
First Friday Artists' Studio Tours

On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.peoriafirstfriday.com



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 Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard. 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.



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



Roy & Jake of Brainchild at Kenny\'s Westside Pub
Roy & Jake of Brainchild at Kenny\'s Westside Pub

Roy and Jake of Brainchild hit Kenny's for a duo show jam-packed with originals and covers!

Kenny's Westside Pub presents:
Roy Ponce & Jake Schultz of Brainchild
Friday, July 6th at Kenny's Westside Pub
Show: 10:00PM
21+

Stick around for drinks after the show! Bar's open till 4:00AM!

About the band:

Brainchild is a band that combines the feeling of jazz & soul with the intensity of shredding guitar solos. Their growing list of original songs combined with a diverse selection of covers are a perfect blend of many styles of music. The best way to describe the sound is Brainchild. They are an up and coming band that's out to melt your face. Recently they have been traveling the mid-west rocking out with bands like Sublime, Marshall Tucker Band, Oteil and the Peacemakers, 56 Hope Rd., Family Groove Co. and Groovatron. Playing regularly in Chicago and Indianapolis. A recent highlight was having special guest Jake Cininnger from Umphrey's McGee sit in after a show in Peoria. Brainchild attended their 12th straight Summer Camp Music Festival this year and it was the best one yet!

Visit KennysWestside.com for the full calendar of shows.



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

Peoria's RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, fresh flowers and more!
Local art, live music and demonstrations each week.
Open every Saturday morning, May 19 - September 29
8 am - Noon in the 200 Block of Water Street

More info...



Early Sightseeing Cruise
Early Sightseeing Cruise

Departure time: 11am These cruises are1.5 hours-long and generally run once 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

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 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



The Boat Drunks
The Boat Drunks

Admission: $7
Gates Open: 6:30pm 
Show begins: 7:30pm

Having opened for Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys and Little Feat, the Boat Drunks will transport you from the Peoria RiverFront to a white sand beach with their tangy, tropical rock & roll! Covering songs from Buffett, The Beatles, The Eagles, REO Speedwagon and many more, while performing original music, the Boat Drunks’ show is a an tropical escape to island living! For more information, visit www.boatdrunks.com



The Schwag at Kenny\'s
The Schwag at Kenny\'s

SATURDAY, JULY 7
GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE : THE SCHWAG
at KENNY'S 
112 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL 309-676-1693
Ages : 21+
Showtime : 10 p.m.
Tickets at the door : $10
http://www.kennyswestside.com/
http://www.theschwag.com/