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JOHN C. FLANAGAN HOUSE MUSEUM PRIVATE TOURS
JOHN C. FLANAGAN HOUSE MUSEUM PRIVATE TOURS

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



College Night at First Ascent
College Night at First Ascent

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).

For tickets: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2690/booking/546326



Adult Pottery Class - Monday Nights
Adult Pottery Class - Monday Nights

Skill building classes which meet once a week.  Learn the basics of or improve your skills hand-building and wheel throwing pottery , as well as how to finish through glazing your work.

Instructor: Jacob Grant
No Experience Necessary.
Ages 18+.  
For Beginning students and Beyond Beginners: Intermediate and Expert levels require taking several classes at the Beyond Beginning level or several hours (500+) of independent work time.  
Registration cost is $190. This covers tuition and two 5lb bags of Red Stoneware Clay to begin the class.  If you need more, it can be purchased as needed.  
Everyone will need to have their own tools for the class.  If you do not have tools, there is a $20 add on option to purchase them through us.
All glaze and firing costs are included in the cost of the clay you purchase.  
When pottery is finished, it is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave safe.

After you fill out and return the form, your application will be reviewed, along with availability in the class.  If there is not room, you will recieve an email that you have been placed on a wait list and will be notified as soon as a spot come available.  

If there is room in the class, you will be notified by email and you will also receive an invoice via email, which you can pay online with card.

To register: https://sites.google.com/site/wheelartpotterystudio/classes/adult-clay-classes



Vinyl Night at Black Band Distillery
Vinyl Night at Black Band Distillery

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.



Adult Clay Class - Tuesday Daytime
Adult Clay Class - Tuesday Daytime

Skill building classes which meet once a week.  Learn the basics of or improve your skills hand-building and wheel throwing pottery , as well as how to finish through glazing your work.

Instructor: Jacob Grant
No Experience Necessary.
Ages 18+.  
For Beginning students and Beyond Beginners: Intermediate and Expert levels require taking several classes at the Beyond Beginning level or several hours (500+) of independent work time.  
Registration cost is $190. This covers tuition and two 5lb bags of Red Stoneware Clay to begin the class.  If you need more, it can be purchased as needed.  
Everyone will need to have their own tools for the class.  If you do not have tools, there is a $20 add on option to purchase them through us.
All glaze and firing costs are included in the cost of the clay you purchase.  
When pottery is finished, it is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave safe.

After you fill out and return the form, your application will be reviewed, along with availability in the class.  If there is not room, you will recieve an email that you have been placed on a wait list and will be notified as soon as a spot come available.  

If there is room in the class, you will be notified by email and you will also receive an invoice via email, which you can pay online with card.

To register: https://sites.google.com/site/wheelartpotterystudio/classes/adult-clay-classes



Figure Drawing / Open Studio Class
Figure Drawing / Open Studio Class

Figure Drawing / Open Studio 
Tuesday Afternoons, July 23-September 10
2:00-4:00 pm 
(eight 2-hour sessions) 
Ages 18 & up
minimum students: 4, maximum: 12 
CAC Member: $75, nonmember: $90 
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 July 16. Once we have received the minimum required students, we will seek payment. Space may be limited and drop ins may not be a possibility. 

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



Adult Clay Class Tuesday Nights
Adult Clay Class Tuesday Nights

kill building classes which meet once a week.  Learn the basics of or improve your skills hand-building and wheel throwing pottery , as well as how to finish through glazing your work.

Instructor: Jacob Grant
No Experience Necessary.
Ages 18+.  
For Beginning students and Beyond Beginners: Intermediate and Expert levels require taking several classes at the Beyond Beginning level or several hours (500+) of independent work time.  
Registration cost is $190. This covers tuition and two 5lb bags of Red Stoneware Clay to begin the class.  If you need more, it can be purchased as needed.  
Everyone will need to have their own tools for the class.  If you do not have tools, there is a $20 add on option to purchase them through us.
All glaze and firing costs are included in the cost of the clay you purchase.  
When pottery is finished, it is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave safe.

After you fill out and return the form, your application will be reviewed, along with availability in the class.  If there is not room, you will recieve an email that you have been placed on a wait list and will be notified as soon as a spot come available.  

If there is room in the class, you will be notified by email and you will also receive an invoice via email, which you can pay online with card.

To register: https://sites.google.com/site/wheelartpotterystudio/classes/adult-clay-classes



Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME
Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME

Come out and support the Peoria Chiefs. Don't forget to check out our website for giveaways, fireworks and other specials!

 

For tickets: https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets



Beginners Salsa Dance (level 1)
Beginners Salsa Dance (level 1)

BEGINNERS SALSA DANCE (LEVEL 1)
Tuesdays, July 23 – August 20, 6:30-7:25 pm (five 55-minute sessions)
Instructors: Ed & Beverly Caballero
CAC Member: $40, Non-Member: $45
Registration deadline: July 16
This is an introduction to Salsa dancing. No prior dance experience is expected. As Salsa is a partner dance style, joining with a partner is strongly encouraged.

Classes are held on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary Art Center. Press 2R in the elevator.

Students are encouraged to register via Beginners Salsa (level 1) - Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (peoriacac.org). If this is not possible, they may register over the phone or come in during an event or during business hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5:00. 

Once we have received the minimum number of students required, we will seek payment. For more information about each class, contact: William Butler or Darlene Jones, 309.674.6822 or cac@peoriacac.org

About the instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero have been teaching Latin dancing in Peoria Illinois since 2007. Besides at Contemporary Art Center, they have taught at Peoria Park District, Bradley University, District 150 public schools, RiverPlex, Common Place, ICC, Carver Center, Friendship House and the Clarion Hotel. They have also performed as a couple, with a group and with their students. The Caballeros have been featured in El Numero and Peoria Magazine.

TO REGISTER: https://peoriacac.org/events/beginning-salsa/



Trivia Night at Jacks on Adams
Trivia Night at Jacks on Adams

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

https://jacksonadamspeoria.com/events/



Beginners Salsa Dance (Level 2)
Beginners Salsa Dance (Level 2)

BEGINNERS SALSA DANCE (LEVEL 2)
Tuesdays, July 23 – August 20, 7:30-8:25 pm (five 55-minute sessions)
Instructors: Ed & Beverly Caballero
CAC Member: $40, Non-Member: $45
Registration deadline: July 16

Take the next step to becoming a great dancer. Learn more complex moves quickly in five lessons. Master the skills of a leader or follower. Joining with a partner is strongly encouraged. Prerequisite: Salsa I or instructor’s permission.

Classes are held on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary Art Center. Press 2R in the elevator.

Students are encouraged to register via www.peoriacac.org. If this is not possible, they may register over the phone or come in during an event or during business hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5:00. 

Once we have received the minimum number of students required, we will seek payment. For more information about each class, contact: William Butler or Darlene Jones, 309.674.6822 or cac@peoriacac.org

About the instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero have been teaching Latin dancing in Peoria Illinois since 2007. Besides at Contemporary Art Center, They have taught at Peoria Park District, Bradley University, District 150 public schools, RiverPlex, Common Place, ICC, Carver Center, Friendship House and the Clarion Hotel. They have also performed as a couple, with a group and with their students. The Caballeros have been featured in El Numero and Peoria Magazine.

TO REGISTER: https://peoriacac.org/events/beginning-salsa-2/



College Climb Night at First Ascent
College Climb Night at First Ascent

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).

For tickets: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2691/booking/547493



Peoria Art Guild Sip N Stroll with Mackinaw Valley Winery
Peoria Art Guild Sip N Stroll with Mackinaw Valley Winery

Join us for an evening of specialty drinks and sculpture! The event will begin at 5:30 pm at the Peoria Art Guild for our first couple of specialty drinks! Then we will begin the private tour of Sculpture Walk Peoria and return to the Peoria Art Guild for our final special sips!

Your $30 ticket includes three specialty drinks from Mackinaw Valley Winery and a private tour of Sculpture Walk Peoria.

*Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets and attend*

Proceeds from the Sip N Stroll event will go towards Sculpture Walk Peoria.

For Peoria Art Guild Member pricing - Please use discount code “PAGMEM” for $5 off.

for tickets: Ticketswww.peoriaartguild.org/upcoming-events/2024-august-sip-n-stroll



Adult Clay Class Wednesday Nights
Adult Clay Class Wednesday Nights

Skill building classes which meet once a week.  Learn the basics of or improve your skills hand-building and wheel throwing pottery , as well as how to finish through glazing your work.

Instructor: Jacob Grant
No Experience Necessary.
Ages 18+.  
For Beginning students and Beyond Beginners: Intermediate and Expert levels require taking several classes at the Beyond Beginning level or several hours (500+) of independent work time.  
Registration cost is $190. This covers tuition and two 5lb bags of Red Stoneware Clay to begin the class.  If you need more, it can be purchased as needed.  
Everyone will need to have their own tools for the class.  If you do not have tools, there is a $20 add on option to purchase them through us.
All glaze and firing costs are included in the cost of the clay you purchase.  
When pottery is finished, it is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave safe.

After you fill out and return the form, your application will be reviewed, along with availability in the class.  If there is not room, you will recieve an email that you have been placed on a wait list and will be notified as soon as a spot come available.  

If there is room in the class, you will be notified by email and you will also receive an invoice via email, which you can pay online with card.

To register: https://sites.google.com/site/wheelartpotterystudio/classes/adult-clay-classes



Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME
Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME

Come out and support the Peoria Chiefs. Don't forget to check out our website for giveaways, fireworks and other specials!

 

For tickets: https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets



PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

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 Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME
Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME

Come out and support the Peoria Chiefs. Don't forget to check out our website for giveaways, fireworks and other specials!

 

For tickets: https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets



History on the Move Tour: Lincoln, the Civic War, and Abolition
History on the Move Tour: Lincoln, the Civic War, and Abolition

Learn about Lincoln’s visits to Peoria, Civil War camps located here, veterans’ final resting place in Springdale, and the local abolitionist effort. The tour includes a look at the 1909 GAR Hall.
Bus tours are $20 per person and reservations are required; visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.
All bus tours depart from Caterpillar Visitors Center, 110 SW Washington Street. Thank you to our partner City Link for their support!

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/lincoln-the-civil-war-and-abolition-bus-tour-8-23-2024



Peoria Irish Fest
Peoria Irish Fest

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PEORIA IRISH FEST
On the RiverFront
Peoria, Illinois
August 23, 24, 25, 2024

Purchase in advance: $10 Single Day Tickets / $25 Weekend Passes (3 Day tickets)
Purchase on / after August 1, 2024: $15 Single Day Tickets / $30 Weekend Passes (3 Day tickets)

The last weekend in August every year, the St. Patrick Society of Peoria partners with the Peoria Park District to host the Peoria Irish Fest on the Peoria RiverFront. Over the years, Peoria Irish Fest has grown from a Sunday afternoon picnic to a 3-Day Irish Festival. Although the venue has changed and the scope of activities and entertainment has grown exponentially since that first picnic, we still provide a time and place for friends and families to join together and share their interest in Irish traditions.

During the three days of the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of musicians from around Peoria, the country, or the world, playing both traditional and more modern Irish music, Irish dancers from a variety of Irish Dance Schools, and learn more about Irish traditions in our Cultural Village.

Also featured during the festival is the Ancient Athletic sporting competition featuring the Sheaf Toss, Caber Toss, Stone Put, Hammer Throw, Braemar Stone/Open Stone—heavyweight for distance and lightweight for distance. On Saturday, fest guests can participate in the Highland Games; Sunday is a fierce athletic competition.

On Friday, the Happy Hour 5K race will be held along the riverfront. Participants will receive free fest entry and a beverage ticket.

On Sunday, attendees can participate in a Catholic Mass where canned goods are collected for local food pantries.

Please learn more about the festival by visiting www.PeoriaIrishFest.com or following us on Facebook and Instagram @peoriairishfest.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/38943553/peoria-irish-fest-any-day-ticket-peoria-peoria-riverfront



Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME
Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME

Come out and support the Peoria Chiefs. Don't forget to check out our website for giveaways, fireworks and other specials!

 

For tickets: https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets



Live at the Five Spot: Flying D\'Rito Brothers
Live at the Five Spot: Flying D\'Rito Brothers

Live at the Five Spot: Flying D'Rito Brothers
August 23, 2024~ 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:
The Flying D’Rito Brothers is a rock/folk group based in Peoria, Illinois. Enjoy comical, electric energy, audience participation and 4-part harmonies covering tunes by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, John Prine, Grateful Dead and Crosby, Stills & Nash. The group is led by Darren Peacock on lead vocals and acoustic/electric guitar, Kevin Whittenburg on vocals and bass guitar, Tom Abbot on background vocals, acoustic guitar and mandolin and Marc Keefer (drums and vocals). The ever so popular D’Rito Brothers have been rocking Central Illinois audiences for over 25 years playing a wide list of venues around the area including Contemporary Art Center’s Live at the Five Spot, The Fox Pub, CEFCU Stage, Willet’s Winery & Cellar and The Rhythm Kitchen.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-flying-drito-brothers-8-23-2024



Tom Beverly & Geoff Ryan - Music in the Beer Garden
Tom Beverly & Geoff Ryan - Music in the Beer Garden

Kick back and enjoy dinner & drinks with a side of live music from Tom Beverly & Geoff Ryan!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/288859417524759



Peoria Riverfront Market
Peoria 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.

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



Wheel 101 Class
Wheel 101 Class

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



Black Band Distillery Tours
Black Band Distillery Tours

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.

For more info & to register: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/483954?date=2024-07-27&size=1&time=20%3A00



Peoria Irish Fest
Peoria Irish Fest

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PEORIA IRISH FEST
On the RiverFront
Peoria, Illinois
August 23, 24, 25, 2024

Purchase in advance: $10 Single Day Tickets / $25 Weekend Passes (3 Day tickets)
Purchase on / after August 1, 2024: $15 Single Day Tickets / $30 Weekend Passes (3 Day tickets)

The last weekend in August every year, the St. Patrick Society of Peoria partners with the Peoria Park District to host the Peoria Irish Fest on the Peoria RiverFront. Over the years, Peoria Irish Fest has grown from a Sunday afternoon picnic to a 3-Day Irish Festival. Although the venue has changed and the scope of activities and entertainment has grown exponentially since that first picnic, we still provide a time and place for friends and families to join together and share their interest in Irish traditions.

During the three days of the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of musicians from around Peoria, the country, or the world, playing both traditional and more modern Irish music, Irish dancers from a variety of Irish Dance Schools, and learn more about Irish traditions in our Cultural Village.

Also featured during the festival is the Ancient Athletic sporting competition featuring the Sheaf Toss, Caber Toss, Stone Put, Hammer Throw, Braemar Stone/Open Stone—heavyweight for distance and lightweight for distance. On Saturday, fest guests can participate in the Highland Games; Sunday is a fierce athletic competition.

On Friday, the Happy Hour 5K race will be held along the riverfront. Participants will receive free fest entry and a beverage ticket.

On Sunday, attendees can participate in a Catholic Mass where canned goods are collected for local food pantries.

Please learn more about the festival by visiting www.PeoriaIrishFest.com or following us on Facebook and Instagram @peoriairishfest.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/38943553/peoria-irish-fest-any-day-ticket-peoria-peoria-riverfront



Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME
Peoria Chiefs vs. Fort Wayne at HOME

Come out and support the Peoria Chiefs. Don't forget to check out our website for giveaways, fireworks and other specials!

 

For tickets: https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets