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Community Leadership Breakfast 2023
Community Leadership Breakfast 2023

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The PSO invites you to join us and other local leaders for its annual Community Leadership Breakfast and the 69th Annual Student Concert. This year’s Student Concert is titled Come Fly with Music! featuring Janice Martin, aerial acrobatic violinist.

The performance will feature the winner of the Symphony Guild’s 2023 Young Artist Competition who will play a concerto with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

Join us to learn more about the impact that music is making for youth in our community and how you can be part of our mission to entertain, educate, and inspire through music.

Over 3,200 students from grades 3-12 from around Central Illinois will attend the two Student Concert performances. Join us to learn more about the impact that music is making for youth in our community and how you can be part of the PSO’s mission to entertain, educate, and inspire through music.

9:00 AM · Complimentary continental breakfast for community leaders
9:30 AM · Brief welcome remarks by the PSO and Peoria Symphony Guild
10:00 AM · Option to see the Student Concert from complimentary box seats

The performance lasts one hour; guests may stay as long as schedules allow.

Reserve your tickets by Friday, April 28.

For tickets: Ticketspeoriasymphonyorchestra.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket



Zoom Knit Night
Zoom Knit Night

For those of you who live far away or can't make it to Knit Night on Wednesday or Thursday in person, we have a virtual option.

The first Tuesday of each month you can join us on Zoom!



Trivia Tuesday at Jack\'s on Adams
Trivia Tuesday at Jack\'s on Adams

It's Tuesday and you know what that means..TRIVIA TIME . A great excuse to stop in for dinner & drinks and maybe even win a $

Ladies\' Night Out!
Ladies\' Night Out!

Step into Spring with RC Outfitters and Under Armour.

On May 3rd, join us here at the store for a LADIES' NIGHT OUT: 5:00-8:00 PM.

This event is capped at 150 registrants, and you will receive a complimentary Under Armour Mid Crossback bra, a $50 gift voucher for your evening's purchase over $100, sweets/sips and an entry into our local raffles!

Our deadline for the coveted Under Armour bra is April 16th. Once we have 150 registrants, the event will close.

Raffle prizes will be drawn every 15 minutes! Prizes provided by RC Outfitters, J. Draper Glass, Nellie Gould Photography, Bushbaby, Kira’s Flowers, Jones Bros Jewelers, Blue Duck Barbeque, Corpo Bello Salon, and more...

So gather your gals and sign up now! For tickets: Ticketsraceroster.com/events/2023/74572/ladies-night-out



The Neon Bison hosts the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic
The Neon Bison hosts the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic

If you haven't checked out the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic Night at The Neon Bison - you've been missing out!

The good news is that we're here every week!

 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison



Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, May 4 ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.

Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 6pm day of event)

If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets
(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)

*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage. If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.

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.

Feature Poet: Whois Ardimus the poet
Born and raised in St. Louis, Whois Ardimus, the poet first found his love for poetry in an 8th grade summer camp. What started as an assignment to record your experiences at camp ended up leading to a life-long passion. Making his first appearance as a spoken word artist in 2019, Ardimus continued to set himself apart from his peers, hosting open mics in his living room during the pandemic, running his organization Whois LLC, winning 2019’s WordUp Poetry Slam, semifinalist in Gods and Goddesses in 2021 and 2022, featured on River Front Times (RFT) Art A Fair in 2022 and 2023, and poems featured in The North County Anthology: Roots, Rainbows and the Truth and A Celebration of Poets Spring Edition. Creator of Pen Up or Shut Up Battle Poetry, Ardimus offered a platform where poets go head-to-head in a three round competition to see which poet comes out on top. Host of Who’s That Open Mic and Who’s Talk Podcast, Ardimus continues to provide a safe space for creators and community to connect and learn from each other to build a better tomorrow.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-5-4-2023-124335



Mr. Charlie @Jacks | May 4th
Mr. Charlie @Jacks | May 4th

May 4th!! Grateful Dead Night at Jack's on Adams!

https://www.facebook.com/events/3127994050834007



Cinco de Mayo Party at Casa De Art
Cinco de Mayo Party at Casa De Art

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Casa De Arte! This will be a very special indoor/ outdoor First Friday event where we kick off the summer months with a Mexican fiesta!

https://www.facebook.com/casadearte1227



FIRST FRIDAY
FIRST FRIDAY

First Friday is a national movement among artists in many cities across the United States. Artists open their studios to present their work to the public.

First Friday events keep the arts in the forefront of a community.

 

Checkout Peoria's First Friday website for gallery openings and all the businesses who participate!

https://hellopeoria.co/first-friday



Rope Climbing Meetup
Rope Climbing Meetup

Ready to meet new climbing partners and start some new belaytionships? Join us for a Rope Climbing Meetup every Friday from 5-8 pm! 

Top Rope or Lead Tag required. 

Free for members | Regular Day Pass rates apply for guests

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/510356821208443/510356921208433



Members Show at the Peoria Art Guild
Members Show at the Peoria Art Guild

The opening reception for our annual Members Show will be May 5th, come-and-go from 5-9 pm. 
First Friday Gallery events are free and open to the public! 

There will be opportunities to meet the artists, purchase local art, vote for your favorite piece to win People's Choice, see the award winners, have a drink, and enjoy a wide variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber art, woodworking, printmaking and more! 

This year, we are also featuring open studios in our classroom area (on be basement level) including a series of mini classes you can sign up for separately:

- Aluminum Textured Cuff
- Try the Pottery Wheel
- Alcohol Ink Coasters
- Red Bottom Shoe Pop Out Art

Sign up for these classes on our website, and have a fun, Spring night out with friends or family! 

The exhibition will be on display and continue to be free and open to the public during Art Guild business hours, until May 27th.

*Parking is available for free on the street or in the lot across from the Guild after 5 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1603195996852557



Black Velvet - Music in the Beer Garden at Obed & Isaac\'s Microbrewery and Eatery - Peoria
Black Velvet - Music in the Beer Garden at Obed & Isaac\'s Microbrewery and Eatery - Peoria

Join us as we welcome Black Velvet back to the Beer Garden to kick off the 2023 season!

https://www.facebook.com/events/917426126043693/917426136043692/



Live Music at The Neon Bison
Live Music at The Neon Bison

Don't miss out on Live Music every Friday & Saturday at The Neon Bison! 

Downtown Peoria's New Live Country Music Bar + Video Gaming

 

Follow us on Facebook for all our events! https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison/events



MAY | Beer School 101 - Peoria
MAY | Beer School 101 - Peoria

Looking for something fun and interesting to do? Join us the first Saturday of every month at 10 am for Beer School 101!

Learn about the brewing process, take a tour of our facilities & sample our brews! Class is limited to 15 students and pre-registration is required, so sign up today! 

Beer School Registration

*To clarify, Beer School does not include an actual brewing day which takes 8+ hours. This is a brief introduction to beer making, a tour through our working brewery, a discussion about styles and techniques, and comparative sampling of our styles. 

 

Attendees are to arrive outside the brewhouse along Spalding about 9:50 am. There is free parking at the municipal lot at Spalding and Madison. Casual attire is perfectly acceptable and due to the chance of wet floors in the brewery, we suggest close-toed, non-fancy shoes with decent tread.  

 

Attendees must be 21+ and attend under the explicit acknowledgment that they will be touring an operating brewery, where wet surfaces and other moving equipment may be present. As a condition of the working environment, all visitors to the brewery agree to hold Obed & Isaac's harmless upon entrance.

https://www.connshg.com/obed-and-isaacs/peoria//Event/87/MAY-Beer-School-101-Peoria/



3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Soirée
3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Soirée

FamilyCore is proud to present our 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Soirée!
Don your best Derby hats and bow ties and join us for this fun-filled viewing party featuring Derby-themed food and drinks, games, “best dressed” prizes, silent and live auctions, and more!

For more info and to purchase tickets: https://familycore.org/derby/



Ryan Massey | May 6th @Jac\\ks on Adams
Ryan Massey | May 6th @Jac\\ks on Adams

Ryan Massey is a local acoustic singer/songwriter who has been entertaining people at pubs and parties for over a decade. Writing and performing are his absolute passion. He plays covers that range across multiple genres and eras. His fiery and energetic playing will surely provide a captivating soundtrack to your night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/598942778868810



Live Music at The Neon Bison
Live Music at The Neon Bison

Don't miss out on Live Music every Friday & Saturday at The Neon Bison! 

Downtown Peoria's New Live Country Music Bar + Video Gaming

 

Follow us on Facebook for all our events! https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison/events