Private Tours are available by appointments for small groups. Open House Dates are every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 1:00-4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for children.
For questions, private tours and special event rentals please contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921. 

The John C. Flanagan House Museum was built in 1837 on Peoria's east bluff by Judge John C. Flanagan and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. This American Federalist style house offers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley. Collections of antique glass, china, furniture, toys, quilts and vintage clothing are displayed. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

for more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

Join us for Family Climb Time, when local families can experience indoor rock climbing alongside one of our experienced youth instructors!

Free for Members | $15 per climber (includes rental gear) | Free for adult spectators

Please register by calling us at 309-966-0831. Advanced reservation is encouraged.

Adults can spectate for free but are expected to stay and supervise kids under 14 at all times during Family Climb Time.

All new climbers and supervising adults will receive a thorough facility orientation and learn the basics of safety before climbing. This program will run weekly from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

We look forward to climbing with you!

Booking Requirements

This class requires a ticket.

Max # of Participants: 30

For tickets: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2499/booking/530659

Join us every week for College Night! Meet other college climbers and get in some sends. And, don't forget to bring your school ID!

Walk in or sign up ahead of time online or by calling the gym at 309-966-0831.

Cost for current college students with valid ID is $15 (includes rental gear).

Booking Requirements: This class requires a ticket.

For tickets: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2690/booking/532489

Hey High Schooler’s! Here's your chance to improve your climbing skills without the stress of competing. This club has a lot to offer beyond just climbing, such as building connections, meeting like-minded people from different schools, and providing a space for personal growth. There will be opportunities to connect through gym and climbing workshops, post-club get-togethers, and fun local competition. An experienced Instructor will lead the club each week, providing assessments, guidance and encouragement to help you reach your climbing goal. If you have any questions or need assistance with further details, feel free to ask!

The High School Climbing Club will meet weekly on Mondays from 6-7:30 starting Nov. 13, 2023 through May 20, 2024.

Cost for nonmembers is $15 and includes rental gear. Free for members.

For more info & to register: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2219/booking/525789

Figure Drawing / Open Studio AFTERNOON
Tuesdays, January 23-March 12
2:00-4:00 pm 
(eight 2-hour sessions) 
Ages 18 & up
minimum students: 4, maximum: 12 
CAC Member: $70, nonmember: $85 
or drop-in with $15.00 fee per class

Artists are invited to draw or paint the figure from a live nude or clothed model. A monitor will direct the model to change poses and provide guidance, if desired. There is no instruction, but students are encouraged to seek advice from others in the class. Students must bring their own supplies and materials. Easels for sitting and standing will be provided, but artists may bring their own supports also. 

To confirm that the class will proceed as planned, a minimum of 4 member students must register by January 16. Once we have received the minimum required students, we will seek payment. Space may be limited, 

Class location: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water St., Peoria, IL 61602 in the new 3rd floor classroom.

All students (those planning to drop in also) must register at Class Schedule - Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (peoriacac.org) If there is an obstacle to registering electronically, over the phone 309-674-6822 or in person during an event or business hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5:00. 

For more information, contact: William Butler or Darlene Jones, 309-674-6822 or cac@peoriacac.org

Every Thursday Open House from 10AM - 2PM. Private Tours are available for small groups by appointments. For questions, private tours and special event rentals contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921.

The Pettengill-Morron House has celebrated 150 years! When you visit lean about all of the owners, stories of abolitionists and the underground railroad, what famous actor was married in the home and other stories of Peoria's past along with unique collection of pieces. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

 

For more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, March 7 ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm

Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 6pm day of event)

If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets
(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.

*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage. If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.

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.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington.

Featured Poet: Sheri Purpose Hall
Sheri Purpose Hall is a highly decorated writer and performance artist and founder of East of Red ArtHouse. She has four books: “Mélange du Femme Noir” (2019), "Black Girl Shattered" (2017); “Chosen for Both” (2015); and a workbook "Writing Wrongs: Writing to Heal" (2016) which won an award from Bike for the Brain. She is the 2020 National Spoken Word Awards Female Artist of the Year, 2019 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awardee and previous 2-year Studios Resident, and an Arts KC Inspiration Grant recipient (2017/2019). She has also represented Kansas City at the Women of the World Poetry slam (2017/18), at the National Poetry Slam (2015/16/17/18), at Rustbelt Poetry slam (2019), and with the Writer's Den at Southern Fried Poetry Slam (2021). Additionally, she is the CEO of Poetry for Personal Power and founder of East of Red ArtHouse.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-3-7-2024

The Peoria Art Guild is ready to clean up and clear out as we get ready for all the new activities this year! 

We will be hosting a weekend sale of art supplies, artist tools, and select works from our collections. 

Stay tuned for more information!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1737474756728855

Live at the Five Spot: Vinyl Tap
February 8th ~ 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)

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.

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:
Vinyl Tap is a Peoria-area based Classic Rock cover band that began in 2011. Brian Sharp (guitar), Bryan Gibson (drums), Russ House (bass), and Mike Yocum (keys) have played since their youth and bring their experience to exciting arrangements of songs you know and love.
Their music covers a span of 50 years, from the 1960s to the early 2000s. They play a wide variety of music that helped shape their formative years, saw them through good times and bad and provided the soundtrack to which they lived.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-vinyl-tap-3-8-2024

 

Friday March 8 & Saturday, March 9

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CST

Location:

The Waterhouse at the MAXAM

316 Southwest Washington Street

Peoria, IL 61602

Description

DUELING PIANOS is back and now playing monthly at The Waterhouse located on the 2nd floor of the MAXAM Building in Downtown Peoria!!

 

Performing since 2004 Central Illinois Dueling Pianos has played to over 125,000 people with their laugh a-long, sing a-along, drink a-long, party a-long time request and comedy driven rock 'n' roll piano show! Get a group together and come enjoy this FUN night out!!

 

Admission is $25pp. The bar will open and seating will begin 1 hour before the show at 6:30p with the show running from 7:30p-10:30p.

 

Seating is reserved with tables seating 8 people and will be assigned based upon the order of purchase. If you are joining a larger group, to ensure being seated together, please indicate the group name in the "Notes" section at the time of purchase.

For tickets: https://waterhousepeoria.square.site/product/3-8-24-friday-central-illinois-dueling-pianos-at-the-waterhouse/797?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20

 

While dinner is not offered as a package with this show, we strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner at one of the enjoyable restaurants within a few blocks of our location:

 

Bollywood Bites Bistro 316 SW Washington (1st floor of MAXAM) - 309-670-0936 *SPECIAL PACKAGE AVAILABLE*

Ardor Breads and Provisions - 301 SW Water Street - 309-431-7801

Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern - 212 SW Water Street - 309-981-5801

Rhythm Kitchen - 305 SW Water Street - 309-676-9668

Saffron Social - 187 SW Washington Street - 309-740-0434

Jack's on Adams - 107 SW Adams - 309-839-2855

Richards Under Main - 311 Main Street - 309-674-8007

Kenny's Westside Pub - 112 SW Jefferson - 309-676-1693

Jim's Steak House - 110 SW Jefferson - 309-673-5300

Kelleher's Irish Pub - 619 SW Water - 309-673-6000

Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer - 736 SW Washington - 309-713-2619

Sugar Wood-Fire Bistro - 826 SW Adams - 309-676-0848

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery - 321 NE Madison - 309-306-0190

Black Band Distillery - 1000 SW Adams - 309-680-1233

The Peoria Art Guild is ready to clean up and clear out as we get ready for all the new activities this year! 

We will be hosting a weekend sale of art supplies, artist tools, and select works from our collections. 

Stay tuned for more information!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1737474756728855

Learn the basics of setting up a pottery wheel to throw, the proper tools needed, how to prepare the clay through a process called "wedging," centering, throwing on the wheel and how to clean up.

We give a demonstration of how to throw a pot.  Next, we let you try by yourself for a short period of time.  Then we give assistance, as needed, to create your own piece which can literally exist forever (unless it is heated to 2500 fahrenheit:). You get to choose the glaze color of your piece.

This class qualifies a person to attend open studios and work independently. 

Materials and firing is covered in the cost for one piece (approximate maximum size-up to 6" tall x 6" width x 6" length).

Everyone keeps one piece. Additional pieces of equivalent size are $5 (covers material and firing costs).  These are paid for after the pottery session, if you create more than 1 piece you wish to keep.

Specialty Items are also available for additional cost.  These require additional time, material, and firing.

Pieces are kept at the studio for finish work, glazing and two kiln firings, and are picked up at a later date. When finished, everything is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe.

Ages 5+

No experience necessary

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Please Fill out the form and submit to register for a Wheel 101 class.  If you have a group of people, all paying together, please use one form.  If you are coming with others, but paying separately, please fill out separate forms.  After you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email and invoice within a day.  When the invoice is paid, your spot will be reserved.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/wheel-101-class

 

Friday March 8 & Saturday, March 9

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CST

Location:

The Waterhouse at the MAXAM

316 Southwest Washington Street

Peoria, IL 61602

Description

DUELING PIANOS is back and now playing monthly at The Waterhouse located on the 2nd floor of the MAXAM Building in Downtown Peoria!!

 

Performing since 2004 Central Illinois Dueling Pianos has played to over 125,000 people with their laugh a-long, sing a-along, drink a-long, party a-long time request and comedy driven rock 'n' roll piano show! Get a group together and come enjoy this FUN night out!!

 

Admission is $25pp. The bar will open and seating will begin 1 hour before the show at 6:30p with the show running from 7:30p-10:30p.

 

Seating is reserved with tables seating 8 people and will be assigned based upon the order of purchase. If you are joining a larger group, to ensure being seated together, please indicate the group name in the "Notes" section at the time of purchase.

For tickets: https://waterhousepeoria.square.site/product/3-8-24-friday-central-illinois-dueling-pianos-at-the-waterhouse/797?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20

 

While dinner is not offered as a package with this show, we strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner at one of the enjoyable restaurants within a few blocks of our location:

 

Bollywood Bites Bistro 316 SW Washington (1st floor of MAXAM) - 309-670-0936 *SPECIAL PACKAGE AVAILABLE*

Ardor Breads and Provisions - 301 SW Water Street - 309-431-7801

Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern - 212 SW Water Street - 309-981-5801

Rhythm Kitchen - 305 SW Water Street - 309-676-9668

Saffron Social - 187 SW Washington Street - 309-740-0434

Jack's on Adams - 107 SW Adams - 309-839-2855

Richards Under Main - 311 Main Street - 309-674-8007

Kenny's Westside Pub - 112 SW Jefferson - 309-676-1693

Jim's Steak House - 110 SW Jefferson - 309-673-5300

Kelleher's Irish Pub - 619 SW Water - 309-673-6000

Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer - 736 SW Washington - 309-713-2619

Sugar Wood-Fire Bistro - 826 SW Adams - 309-676-0848

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery - 321 NE Madison - 309-306-0190

Black Band Distillery - 1000 SW Adams - 309-680-1233

Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment & The X Bar Present : Meso w/ Bankaji

Production Provided by Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment (Audio, Lighting, Lasers, Video Wall)

Details:
Saturday, March 9th
Doors: 9:45 P.M.
Show: 10PM - 2 A.M.
$20 ($25 @ Door)
18+

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

Artists:
Meso
https://soundcloud.com/mesospicybois

Bankaji
https://soundcloud.com/bankaji

Hydrozoan
https://soundcloud.com/hydrozoanofficial

INNAG
https://soundcloud.com/innagmusic

Scoot
https://soundcloud.com/slimeyy_scoot

For tickets: Ticketsthe-x-bar.ticketleap.com/meso-w-bankaji--the-x-bar