There aren’t many places to get a great meal on a Monday night in Peoria … and there’s exactly one place to do it while listening to a curated playlist of jazz, funk, soul, rock, hip hop, & world music from the past 60+ years. River City DJs bring the vinyl and The Bar at BLACK BAND provides the rest: great beer & cocktail specials paired with a fantastic food menu. The vibes on this night are just right! Join us 6-9pm every Monday.

Camp 241-Clay and Printmaking: Ages 4-17.

May 28-31, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$200-Early Bird, $240 After March 1, 2024.

Come learn all about printmaking! Campers will create prints and stamps using a wide variety of materials and many different techniques such as monotype, collagraph, relief and nature printing. Students will be inspired by the work of famous printmakers and the history of this art form.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

Peoria Historical Society

60th Annual Rennick Art Show

The Old and the New: Envisioning Peoria History in New Ways

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 60th annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 2-31, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 19, from 1-2pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on May 31.

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

For tickets: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-2-2024

Join us from 6-8pm on the last Tuesday of each month to meet other women who climb! 

Open to all female-identifying climbers.

This meetup is geared toward climbers age 16 and older. All ability levels welcome!

Free for First Ascent Members | $15 per climber for non members (rental gear included)

Booking Requirements

This class requires a ticket.

For tickets: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2828/booking/532057

Grab your smartest friends and head to Jack's on Adams for you chance to win prizes every Tuesday night! 

https://jacksonadamspeoria.com/events/

Camp 241-Clay and Printmaking: Ages 4-17.

May 28-31, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$200-Early Bird, $240 After March 1, 2024.

Come learn all about printmaking! Campers will create prints and stamps using a wide variety of materials and many different techniques such as monotype, collagraph, relief and nature printing. Students will be inspired by the work of famous printmakers and the history of this art form.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

Peoria Historical Society

60th Annual Rennick Art Show

The Old and the New: Envisioning Peoria History in New Ways

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 60th annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 2-31, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 19, from 1-2pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on May 31.

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

For tickets: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-2-2024

2024 SEASON 2/SPRING LEAGUE
Every Wednesday starting April 10th – MAY 29th (see times below by discipline)

PREVIEW NIGHT or WEEK ZERO is Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00p -7:00p. Preview Night is for all who are interested in League but want to learn more before committing. We will cover how leagues run, WATL rules, and provide some instruction with a practice match or two! Light appetizers provided.

SCHEDULE
Standard Hatchet – 6:00p
Big Axe – 5:30p or Marathon Date TBD
Duals – 5:30p or Marathon Date TBD

PRICE
Standard Hatchet – $130 (raises to $145 after the 3rd)
Big Axe – $55 per person (raises to $70 after the 3rd)
Duals – $55 per person (raises to $70 after the 3rd)

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/254390541091997

Camp 241-Clay and Printmaking: Ages 4-17.

May 28-31, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$200-Early Bird, $240 After March 1, 2024.

Come learn all about printmaking! Campers will create prints and stamps using a wide variety of materials and many different techniques such as monotype, collagraph, relief and nature printing. Students will be inspired by the work of famous printmakers and the history of this art form.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

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

Peoria Historical Society

60th Annual Rennick Art Show

The Old and the New: Envisioning Peoria History in New Ways

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 60th annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 2-31, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 19, from 1-2pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on May 31.

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

For tickets: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-2-2024

Camp 241-Clay and Printmaking: Ages 4-17.

May 28-31, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$200-Early Bird, $240 After March 1, 2024.

Come learn all about printmaking! Campers will create prints and stamps using a wide variety of materials and many different techniques such as monotype, collagraph, relief and nature printing. Students will be inspired by the work of famous printmakers and the history of this art form.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

Peoria Historical Society

60th Annual Rennick Art Show

The Old and the New: Envisioning Peoria History in New Ways

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 60th annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 2-31, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 19, from 1-2pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on May 31.

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

For tickets: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-2-2024

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.

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

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

Looking for something fun and interesting to do? Join us the first Saturday of every month at 10:00am for Beer School 101!

Learn about the brewing process, take a tour of our facilities & sample our brews!

Class is limited to 20 students, so sign up today. This is a FREE event, but you MUST REGISTER on eventbrite to attend. Don't miss out!

*To clarify, Beer School does not include an actual brewing day which takes 8+ hours. This is a brief introduction to beer making, a tour through our working brewery, a discussion about styles and techniques, and comparative sampling of our styles.

Attendees must be 21+ and attend under the explicit acknowledgement that they will be touring an operating brewery, where wet surfaces and other moving equipment may be present. As a condition of the working environment, all visitors to the brewery agree to hold Obed & Isaac's harmless upon entrance.

For tickets: Ticketswww.eventbrite.com/e/peoria-beer-school-101-tickets-57042639069

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/3049959138476375/3049959145143041

The Peoria Historical Society is introducing a new venture on Saturday mornings this June: Hop On History tours starting at the Riverfront Market! These 45-minute tours will run from 10:15-11am on June 1, 15, 22, and 29. No reservations are needed … just show up, pay $15 (cash only), and enjoy a journey into the past. Different tours—including “Up Main Street” and “Down to the Warehouse District”—will be offered on different days, with each highlighting past history as well as fun facts and latest developments. Look for the Discover Peoria bus at the Riverfront Market entrance—and join us to learn more fascinating stories about Peoria.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1363252047674634/1363252051007967

Distillery Tour - Spring Schedule

Enjoy a tour and tasting with a BLACK BAND team member in our restored historic space in Peoria’s Warehouse District.

As you explore the distilling process from grain to glass, you will learn about mash bills, still technology, distillate selection, barrel aging and more. Please bring your photo ID and plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins.

Weekly from Apr 13 to Jul 6, 2024

Multiple times: 12:30 & 2:30

$20 per ticket

For tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/469908?date=2024-04-20&size=1&time=20%3A00