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3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the CAC
3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the CAC

3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the CAC
Sunday, June 18, 2023, ~ 6:30-8:30pm
free event

The Contemporary Art Center’s 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place Sunday, 
June 18, 6:30-8:30pm at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria in the Preston Jackson Gallery. 
The public is invited to this free event. No food or drink will be offered but guests may bring their own food and drink.

Artist Preston Jackson, founder of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, will share insights into his paintings on display in the gallery. Other speakers include Romando Dixson, Executive Editor of Peoria Journal Star, Whitney Jensen, co-host of Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry, will share spoken word poetry. 

In-between speakers, music will be performed by Judy Page, Preston Jackson and their band. 

If anyone would like to promote this event, more information, photographs and access to the artists and speakers for interviews are available. We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out about this important event.

We are grateful to Weston Meuth for sponsoring the music for tonight's performances.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/581517344080017



Juneteenth Bus Wrap Unveiling
Juneteenth Bus Wrap Unveiling

Join ArtsPartners, CityLink Peoria, and the Peoria Guild of Black Artists in celebrating Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, for the unveiling of a special CityLink bus wrap. The featured artwork, designed by local artist Brenda Pagan, honors the many contributions of Black Peorians to the arts, culture, and history of our wonderful city!

The event will begin at 10AM at the Minority Business Development Center and will feature remarks from CityLink, ArtsPartners, PGOBA, and the MBDC.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/806692351175158/?ref=newsfeed



4th Annual Golf Scramble
4th Annual Golf Scramble

Join the Peoria Symphony Guild for its 4th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Benefiting Youth Music Education.

This four-person best ball scramble is at WeaverRidge Golf Club on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Please RSVP for this event no later than Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Register your team of four for $440 or per person for $110. Golf registration includes a swag bag, green fees, a cart, and dinner. Don’t golf? Feel free to still join everyone for dinner!

Marcia Henry Liebenow, Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster, will be performing during dinner and she will be accompanied by Chee Hyeon Choi, piano.

Prizes will be available for the longest putt, longest drive in the fairway, closest to the pin par 3 drive, and low team score.

Sponsorship and donor opportunities are also available. Be a Hole Sponsor for $125, Nine and Dine Meal Sponsor for $250, and/or donation for Music Education Outreach.

All sponsors and donors contributing $100 or more will be verbally recognized at the event dinner, listed in the event program, and in the 2023-24 Guild membership directory.

Join the Guild and become a member for only $50/year. For 72 years, the Guild has been supporting music education and outreach.

For tickets: Ticketspeoriasymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guild-Golf-Scramble-Invite-2023-FINAL-April-24-2-Sheets.pdf



D&D Game Night at Gone Social
D&D Game Night at Gone Social

Join us for four weeks of immersive gameplay with Dungeon and Dragons 4-Week Game Night! This carefully crafted gaming experience combines the best elements of role-playing, strategy, and storytelling, allowing you and your friends to step into the shoes of noble heroes or selfish jerks. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the world of tabletop gaming, this event promises endless fun and excitement.

Game Night Schedule: 
June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 27 from 6-8p

Event Cost: $40 per person
Price is for all 4 weeks. 

Refund Policy: Full refund to account credit if canceled 24 hours after the first game. No credit or transfers for missed dates. 

For tickets: Ticketspos.gonesocialpeoria.com/redhat/checkout/default/addtocart/add/226

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/271576335340389/271576348673721/



Trivia Tuesday at Jack\'s on Adams
Trivia Tuesday at Jack\'s on Adams

It's Tuesday and you know what that means..TRIVIA TIME . A great excuse to stop in for dinner & drinks and maybe even win a $

The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers

Don't miss The Avett Brothers at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on June 20th! Tickets onsale Friday at 10am.

Three-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut, I And Love And You, which landed at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 &garnered critical acclaim. In 2012,The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200, followed by Magpie And The Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200.

In 2016, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. 2017’s documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness (which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored 2 Grammy noms). The film was released theatrically & on HBO to rave reviews & is now available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD.

In 2019, the band released their 10th studio album, Closer Than Together feat. single “High Steppin'” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. Newest album The Third Gleam (August 2020) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, and #1 Vinyl Albums. Single “Victory" hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. Also in 2020, The Avett Brothers played 2 sold out drive-in shows at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the span of three months and ended the year on a high note with a livestream of their 17th annual New Year’s Eve concert. An estimated 150,000 fans watched the show, which featured a full-band performance and an impressive lineup of special guests. Swept Away - a musical inspired by & featuring the music of The Avett Brothers premiered in 2022 to rave reviews from audiences and critics.

Tickets: Tickets · $65.50 - $85.50via Ticketmaster



The Neon Bison hosts the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic
The Neon Bison hosts the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic

If you haven't checked out the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic Night at The Neon Bison - you've been missing out!

The good news is that we're here every week!

 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison



Rope Climbing Meetup
Rope Climbing Meetup

Ready to meet new climbing partners and start some new belaytionships? Join us for a Rope Climbing Meetup every Friday from 5-8 pm! 

Top Rope or Lead Tag required. 

Free for members | Regular Day Pass rates apply for guests

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/510356821208443/510356921208433



Live at the Five Spot: Nathan Taylor & Friends
Live at the Five Spot: Nathan Taylor & Friends

Live at the Five Spot: Nathan Taylor & Friends  
June 23~ 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets in Advance Online: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (until 5pm day of event).
Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers
(Tickets for walk-ins will be available until max capacity is reached)

Water and pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar. Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

About the band:
Join Nathan Taylor and Friends for an evening of feel good music. Enjoy classic roots songs, vintage blues of the delta, jazz of early New Orleans and some great originals that fit right in with the old styles. You'll want to dance to the tasty tunes these young guys put together with Adam Kimbrell on stand-up bass, Tom Stoner on trumpet, Larry Harms on clarinet and Jason Brannon on drums as Nathan Taylor leads the group singing while playing the guitar and harmonica. Their music will transport you back to simpler time in New Orleans that you won't want to miss.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-nathan-taylor-friends-6-23-2023



Matt Eckberg - Music in the Beer Garden
Matt Eckberg - Music in the Beer Garden

Matt Eckberg returns for another summer of Music in the Beer Garden on four different dates!

https://www.facebook.com/events/757699406061224/776970174134147/



Live Music at The Neon Bison
Live Music at The Neon Bison

Don't miss out on Live Music every Friday & Saturday at The Neon Bison! 

Downtown Peoria's New Live Country Music Bar + Video Gaming

 

Follow us on Facebook for all our events! https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison/events



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

Peoria's biggest and best farmers market!  Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods!  Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!

Join us every Saturday morning 8 am - noon in the 200 block of Water Street.  

More info...

 

 

 



Naughty to Nice Historical Tour
Naughty to Nice Historical Tour

Naughty to Nice Historical Tour

 

This tour traces triumphs through time from the 1920’s to the present.  Tales of gambling and mobsters, including the site of Peoria’s most notorious crime – the Bernie Shelton murder, provide a fascinating look into this era.  Also, discover why Peoria has won the prestigious All-America City Award four times. 
Note: This tour is not appropriate for children

Tours depart from outside of the Caterpillar Visitors Center on Washington Street.

Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Click here to purchase tickets!

More info...

 



The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers

Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Doobie Brothers, have announced 35 U.S. dates from June through October 2023, an extension of their 50th Anniversary Tour which has had TOM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL MCDONALD, PAT SIMMONS and JOHN MCFEE back on the road together for the first time in over 25 years.

“We are thrilled to be back on the road in 2023 playing some cities we haven’t gotten to yet on this tour,” said TOM JOHNSTON.

Selling nearly 50 million albums worldwide, The Doobie Brothers have had five top-10 singles, 16 top-40 hits, 3 multi-platinum albums, 7 platinum albums, 14 gold albums and own a rare diamond record for their 1976 album, Best of the Doobies. The Doobie Brothers’ collection of timeless hits will once again be played by the artists who wrote them, providing fans the rare opportunity to see these Rock and Roll legends performing their full catalog of songs on stage.

For tickets: Tickets · $29.50 - $194.50via Ticketmaster



You Betta Axe Somebody All Star Drag Show
You Betta Axe Somebody All Star Drag Show

You Betta Axe Somebody All Star Drag Show
Hosted by JuJu Holliday Carrington

Details:
Saturday June 24th, 2023
Doors: 9:30PM
Show: 10:00
Tickets: $10, $15 @ Door
18+

Location:
The X Bar
1001 SW Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602
(Inside of Gone Social)

Production: Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/3318207498442503



Brainchild | June 24th @ Jack\'s On Adams
Brainchild | June 24th @ Jack\'s On Adams

Come and check out Brainchild at Jack's.

https://www.facebook.com/events/908799736849999



Live Music at The Neon Bison
Live Music at The Neon Bison

Don't miss out on Live Music every Friday & Saturday at The Neon Bison! 

Downtown Peoria's New Live Country Music Bar + Video Gaming

 

Follow us on Facebook for all our events! https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison/events