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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

SATURDAY, APRIL 09, 2022

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2022 UPA War of the Demigods Powerlifting Championship
2022 UPA War of the Demigods Powerlifting Championship

The 2022 UPA War of the Demigods Powerlifting Championship will be taking place in Exhibit Hall C on April 9.

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: $10

The event will consist of three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. 

More information can be found at gorillapitelite.com and upapower.com



From Grass to Garden at Soulside Healing Arts
From Grass to Garden at Soulside Healing Arts

Many people become overwhelmed or don’t know where to start with backyard (or front yard) gardening. This class will guide you each step from creating an easy garden bed from scratch to low maintenance organic growing techniques. You will learn how to make healthy soil, start seeds indoors, when, how, and what to plant, gardening by the moon, and trouble shooting. I want to help you succeed with gardening by bringing you inspiration and tried and true results from my years of gardening and organic farming experience. 

 

1) March 12, 10:30-12:
-Techniques for creating a garden bed from scratch
-Making a garden plan
-Permaculture
-How to make healthy soil
-Starting seeds indoors

 

2) April 9, 10:30-12:
-Soil preparation
-Tools, spacing, timing, and conditions for planting
-What to plant early spring
-Protecting plants from cold
-Gardening by the moon

 

3) April 30, 10:30-12:
-Vertical gardening and trellising
-Plants for shade
-Mulching and watering
-Planting summer crops
-Companion planting
-Pest control

 

You are welcome to attend 1, 2, or 3 of the sessions. 

 

entire series: $50
per session: $20

*If finances are keeping you from signing up, email Nicole at ecoart2012@yahoo.com to inquire about partial scholarships*

 

 

About Nicole: 
In 2006, Nicole was guided by spirit to seek out an education in medicinal herbs and moved to Asheville, NC to embark on a 2 year clinical and family herbalist program. Since graduating, she has continued her studies with master herbalists from around the world, studied biology and chemistry, and has been learning the fascinating topic of medical astrology. She is a practicing community herbalist and teaches others how to empower their own healthcare and take care of themselves with herbal medicine. 

In addition to her herbal practice, Nicole has been immersed in the practice and study of the esoteric arts and tarot for more than 30 years. She organizes and facilitates sacred circle and ceremonies, drawing from experiences in a pagan mystery school and spent 4 years studying as a shamanic apprenticeship to learn how to work with energetic healing forces. She has worked with hundreds of clients doing readings, healings, and herbal education. She grows medicinal plants, makes herbal remedies, is an organic farmer and gardener, works towards local nature conservation efforts, and teaches people how to be their own herbalist and intuitive.

For tickets: www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/soulside



Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt
Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt

Hop on down to the Peoria RiverFront for the 2nd Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt!

For more details visit peoriajaycees.com/hop

To register: https://peoriajaycees.ticketleap.com/bunny-hop-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1OM3BAGTlGZ189z42tILPRz2EhYRLugBMnWiDPFanG6-1dwRPlsaba0bw



Art of Disney Film Festival at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
Art of Disney Film Festival at The Peoria Riverfront Museum

ART OF DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL

SNOW WHITE | PINOCCHIO | CINDERELLA

Saturday, April 9 through Sunday, April 10

See the original animated Disney films on the Giant Screen, the way they were meant to be seen!

Relive the Golden Age of Disney and see the world's first full-length original animated films, "Snow White," "Pinocchio" & "Cinderella" on Illinois' largest screen, the way they were meant to be seen! 

Join renowned Disney author & historian J.B. Kaufman for fascinating commentary before and after each film. 

Take a guided tour with Disney Collector Steve Spain through "Cinderella, Snow White & Pinocchio: Classic Disney Art from the Collection of Steve Spain" to see the original cels and backgrounds from each film! Exhibition admission included with each film.

Featuring J.B. KAUFMAN, DISNEY AUTHOR & HISTORIAN

Acclaimed Disney author and historian J.B. Kaufman joins us to provides the fascinating story behind the films, with a pre-film intro and insightful post-film commentary and Q&A with each screening. Each film is followed by a meet & greet book signing with the author in the "Cinderella, Snow White & Pinocchio: Classic Disney Art from the Collection of Steve Spain" exhibition, where you'll see the original cels, original matched backgrounds, conceptual art & movie posters. (Free exhibition admission with film.)

For tickets: www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/giant-screen-theater/art-of-disney-film-festival



Shinedown: The Revolution’s Live Tour
Shinedown: The Revolution’s Live Tour

Multi-platinum, record-breaking band Shinedown - Brent Smith [vocals], Zach Myers [guitar], Eric Bass [bass, production], and Barry Kerch [drums] – has sold more than 10 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide, earned 14 platinum and gold singles, 5 platinum and gold albums, 17 #1 Active Rock hits, amassed more than 4.5 billion total streams, and have recently been named #1 on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Mainstream Rock Artists Chart after their latest hit singles “ Atlas Falls,” “ATTENTION ATTENTION,” “GET UP,” “MONSTERS,” and “DEVIL” brought their total to 16 #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart - the most #1s ever in the history of the Billboard chart. 

Each of Shinedown's 27 charting singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart has reached the Top 5 – an unparalleled achievement – and they also hold the record for most Top 5s ever on this chart.

For tickets: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/2021/shinedown