Join us for an evening on the Spirit of Peoria with Dixieland music by Chuck & C-notes and a Southern inspired dinner!

www.spiritofpeoria.com

It's the 30th Anniversary of the Spirit of Peoria's arrival to the Foot of Main St! Prime rib and chicken are on the menu. Dixieland jazz will fill the air.
Boarding--4:30pm
Dinner & Cruise--5-7pm
$46 for adults
$23 for children 4-12
ages 3 & under free

For tickets: https://spiritofpeoria.com/tickets/oh/2/1632/Dixieland-Dinner-Cruise

Learn the popular and crazy-fun technique of acrylic pour painting. This is a material and clean-up intensive process, but is soooooo worth it! Each participant will create three pieces learning two different techniques. Class size is limited to 15, so don’t wait to sign up. $40 includes all materials and step-by-step instructions. Secure your seat with your credit card or PayPal by clicking on “Buy Now!” above. Canvas upgrades to larger sizes are available the day of class if desired. Additional drying time is needed for this project, so you will need to pick up your piece on your next visit.

For more info and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/786854784853885/

Contemporary Art Center

1st Thursday of each month, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Come to share your poetry or excerpt from your novel or just to listen
Admission: $5 CAC member, $8 nonmember

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54th Annual Judged Rennick Art Show
Sponsored by the Peoria Historical Society in partnership with the Peoria Public Library
May 4 through May 30,2018 in the Downtown Library Lower Level 1 Gallery
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Artists may submit oil, watercolor, pen & ink, pastels, colored pencils, charcoal, mixed media, acrylic, photography, pottery, fiber art, print-making, porcelain, or sculpture. Your piece must depict a scene that is within 100 mile radius of the tri-county area. All artwork must be an original completed in the last two years & ready for hanging or on display in the enclosed cases at the library.

AWARDS AND RIBBONS: Winners will be notified by phone.
BEST OF SHOW - $300 / SECOND PLACE - $ 50 / FIRST PLACE - $ 50 / THIRD PLACE - $ 50

You may preregister - send your check payable to Peoria Historical Society - 611 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL 61602 -OR- you may bring your check/cash on the day of entry, May 1st, 10:30 am-5:30 pm. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Rennick Art Show Schedule 
• Tuesday, May 1st - Enter Artwork -10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
• Wednesday, May 2nd - Hanging of Artwork 
• Thursday, May 3rd - Judging after 3pm 
• Friday, May 4th - Exhibit Opens
• Saturday, May 5th - Artist Reception - 2:30 -4:30 p.m. Lower Level Gallery 1 
• Thursday, May 31st - Pick Up Artwork -10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

For more information call chair Marjorie Schwebel at 309-672-2363 or PHS office 309-674-1921 or email: adminphs@peoriahistoricalsociety.org

On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.peoriafirstfriday.com

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

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 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 ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with ShaZam Racing and the Running Central to St. Jude Runs crew!

Start with a 5K on Peoria's beautiful riverfront trail and end with a Fiesta! Sign up today!!!
In 2017, almost 500 people came out to celebrate with us. This year will be bigger and better than ever! Race will be limited to the first 450 people.

For more & to register: http://cincodekilo.com

Join us for our Spring Market on May 5th from 10am - 5pm for a fun day of shopping at the Sunbeam Building! You will find many pop-up vendors to visit... artisans sharing their hand-made and one-of-a-kind items. With food, entertainment and music, there will be something for everybody to enjoy, including our amazing permanent shops and studios in the building! Look forward to seeing you there!