Buy from local artists at our annual Crimson Door Holiday Sale!

Friday, November 22nd, our Event will feature tables set up in our classroom space with each artist's work for sale. The opening event is come and go from 5-8 p.m.

The sale doesn't end after that- we will have all the work up in the store location and continuing the sale from 10-4:30 Monday - Friday and 10-3pm on Saturday until December 19th.

All proceeds of the sales go back to the artists.

For more info: https://www.peoriaartguild.org/calendar-of-events/2024/11/23/crimson-door-holiday-sale-the-shoppes-at-grand-prairie

Great Harvest Bread Co. Adams St. is excited to welcome local musician AJ Schmall to bring the warm, morning jams to downtown Peoria! 

Warm up with a cup of coffee, your favorite Great Harvest sandwich, and a sweet treat as AJ plays light acoustic-pop tunes to take us through the lunch hour and into the weekend! 

AJ Schmall is a Peoria local musician laying down groovy guitar rhythms and stylish vocals. Fronting his pop-funk jam group, AJ has played many local venues such as Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Kelleher's, Oliver's in the Heights, Martini's, Crusen's, Kenny's Westside Pub, and more! Playing across the state in several groups, such as BAJA, throughout the years - AJ has played on events with members from the band Chicago, Everclear, and other national acts! He has also played at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, The Bellson Music Festival, a jazz festival celebrating world-renowned big band drummer Louie Bellson, and several other notable events. All of AJ's performances are unique, engaging, danceable, and nothing short of entertaining. You never know if he's going to break out a heartfelt country tune, rap lyrics, your FAVORITE song, a smooth original, or even have the band switch instruments. Find AJ on Facebook as AJ Schmall Music to find the next show, share a laugh, and make new memories. 

When:
Friday, December 13th
10am-12pm

Where:
Great Harvest Bread Co. Adams St. Peori
124 SW Adams St
Peoria, IL 61602

11th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
November 1 - December 20 ~ Gallery 3R

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Viewing Hours
Art exhibits may be viewed for no admission during business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00) and prior to the start of and during some evening events.

promotional image: artwork by local artists

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/978862397341390/978862454008051

Free Tasting

3 - 6pm

Friar Tuck Beverage

1401 W Glen Ave

Peoria, IL 61614

For more info: https://www.blackband-distillery.com/tasting-events

Live at the Five Spot: Joe Metzka Band (blues, vintage soul)
December 13, 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:
Joe Metzka has explored just about every genre of music and has settled in on the blues. His set list may still wander about into Jazz or R&B, but it’s all colored in the deep blue of blues. Joe leads the way down the road to nostalgia like no one else can, laid back and easy, his raspy voice a counter to the crisp licks from his guitar. Joining Joe is Tim Brickner on bass, Rusty Hall on piano and Matt Warren on drums. Hear his music and learn more about this St. Louis based artist at www.joemetzka.com

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-joe-metzka-band-12-13-2024