The preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today, moe. has had a remarkable career that’s touched upon 3 decades and produced 17 albums. The quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art.

Tickets are $22 in advance/$25 at the door. The concert will be held in the RiverFront's Festival Park. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit: http://jaytv.com/events/moe/

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents/events

Labor Day Parade & Picnic

50 Years - United as One!

The 2012 Labor Day Parade with over 100 entries of various trade unions begins 2 PM starting in front of the Fire Station on Monroe Street ending at Peoria County Courthouse.

The Labor Day picnic is from 2PM until 7PM at Riverfront Festival Park.  The West MacQueen Street Band will perform throughout the event.  Beverage and food is available.
For more information, visit www.peoriaevents.com


 

Spirit of Peoria ~ Peoria to Starved Rock This wonderful overnight trip includes two relaxing days of cruising down the river. All-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—are served throughout the day. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wilflife sightings, a tour of Starved Rock, and even a visit from Mark Twain! Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat! Click here for more information ...

Whisper & Shout

Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry
8:00-10:00pm
Admission: $4-members, $7 nonmembers

Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Each night the open mic features a popular regionally known poet. Audiences experience more than just readings, these are soul-baring performances.

For more information, visit www.peoriacac.org

Spirit of Peoria ~ Starved Rock to Peoria Cruise Our single-day cruises are essentially abbreviated versions of our multiple-day trips, just without the overnight lodging. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wilflife sightings, and more. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat! Click here for more information ...

Central Illinois Artists Organization First Fridays Artists’ Studio Tours

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Local artists open their studio doors to the public. View their work along with demonstrations of techniques. Refreshments will be offered. For maps, information and a list of participating artists/venues, go to www.ciaopeoria.com. Admission: free

Come to the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing for this FREE family friendly lung awareness event on Friday, September 7th, 2012. Entertainment will once again be provided by the West MacQueen Street Band! 5-9 pm. Food available from Backwoods BBQ and ice cold beverages served from the Landing Bar!

For more information, please visit: http://osfsaintfrancis.org/calendar/event/519/

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Jared Bartman!  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.

Fire on the Water – September 8, 2012 The Peoria Firefighters Local 50 presents the annual Fire On The Water on Peoria’s RiverFront with live music, food by Meat-N-Place, & ice cold drinks from Budweiser! Fire on the Water is the Peoria Firefighters IAFF Local 50 annual function to raise money for local charities and other worthy causes. Previous streetfest have raised money for organizations such as The Boys and Girls Club, Children's Home, St. Jude and many more. All proceeds this year will be shared with the Butch Gudat Scholarship Fund and ...

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers and much more!  Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.

Every Saturday morning, June - September, 8 a.m. - noon, in Liberty Park (corner of Liberty and Water Streets).

Don't miss our Chef Demonstrations the first and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, entertainment schedule and great recipes, click here!

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com