The Contemporary Art Center introduces a new host and focus for our monthly open mic poetry event, now called Whisper & Shout.  Starting in March, the montly event will be held on the 1st Thurday of each month.  Each night, the open mic will feature a popular regionally known poet, but everyone is welcome to share his or he work.  The audience will experience more than just readings; these are soul-baring performances.  Each month, there will be a theme to inspire local poets, but anyone can read what they wish.  The smooth and passionate new host is Brandon Thorton who goes by Xplicit.  This former math teacher hosts and promotes 5 different poetry shows.  Spoken Acid, his 3rd CD, has received excellent reviews.

For more information, visit www.peoriacac.org.

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Cobalt Canopy! For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

MASTER CLASS is Terrence McNally's Tony winning masterpiece about Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes the great diva conducted toward the end of her career, this drama puts Maria Callas at center stage again as she coaxes, prods, and inspires students into giving the performances of their lives while revealing her own. Dazzling theatricality comes from Callas's cunning wit, her emotional explosions, & the soaring music as each student sings an aria that exposes the Divina's vulnerabilities ...and her genius.

3/4/11, 3/5/11, 3/11/11, 3/12/11 - fundraiser for the Opera Illinois League at The Waterhouse!  For more information, visit www.peoriacabarettheatre.

Featuring: Jonny Quest

Enjoy live music every weekend!   For a complete listing, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz

MASTER CLASS is Terrence McNally's Tony winning masterpiece about Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes the great diva conducted toward the end of her career, this drama puts Maria Callas at center stage again as she coaxes, prods, and inspires students into giving the performances of their lives while revealing her own. Dazzling theatricality comes from Callas's cunning wit, her emotional explosions, & the soaring music as each student sings an aria that exposes the Divina's vulnerabilities ...and her genius.

3/4/11, 3/5/11, 3/11/11, 3/12/11 - fundraiser for the Opera Illinois League at The Waterhouse!  For more information, visit www.peoriacabarettheatre.

Featuring: Robin Crowe Band

Enjoy live music every weekend!   For a complete listing, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz