Private Tours are available by appointments for small groups. Open House Dates are every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 1:00-4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for children.
For questions, private tours and special event rentals please contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921. 

The John C. Flanagan House Museum was built in 1837 on Peoria's east bluff by Judge John C. Flanagan and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. This American Federalist style house offers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley. Collections of antique glass, china, furniture, toys, quilts and vintage clothing are displayed. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

for more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

Grab your friends and come flaunt your knowledge at Gone Social! 
Trivia starts at 3pm and should last about 1.5 - 2 hours. 
We recommend arriving early to grab your seats and order food and drinks before trivia starts. We also have board games and pinball machines you can play while you wait .

Please RSVP to this even so we get an accurate headcount! 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/778306147170197

Hey High Schooler’s! Here's your chance to improve your climbing skills without the stress of competing. This club has a lot to offer beyond just climbing, such as building connections, meeting like-minded people from different schools, and providing a space for personal growth. There will be opportunities to connect through gym and climbing workshops, post-club get-togethers, and fun local competition. An experienced Instructor will lead the club each week, providing assessments, guidance and encouragement to help you reach your climbing goal. If you have any questions or need assistance with further details, feel free to ask!

The High School Climbing Club will meet weekly on Mondays from 6-7:30 starting Nov. 13, 2023 through May 20, 2024.

Cost for nonmembers is $15 and includes rental gear. Free for members.

For more info & to register: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/2219/booking/525789

Grab your smartest friends and head to Jack's on Adams for you chance to win prizes every Tuesday night! 

https://jacksonadamspeoria.com/events/

2024 SEASON 2/SPRING LEAGUE
Every Wednesday starting April 10th – MAY 29th (see times below by discipline)

PREVIEW NIGHT or WEEK ZERO is Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00p -7:00p. Preview Night is for all who are interested in League but want to learn more before committing. We will cover how leagues run, WATL rules, and provide some instruction with a practice match or two! Light appetizers provided.

SCHEDULE
Standard Hatchet – 6:00p
Big Axe – 5:30p or Marathon Date TBD
Duals – 5:30p or Marathon Date TBD

PRICE
Standard Hatchet – $130 (raises to $145 after the 3rd)
Big Axe – $55 per person (raises to $70 after the 3rd)
Duals – $55 per person (raises to $70 after the 3rd)

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/254390541091997

Every Thursday Open House from 10AM - 2PM. Private Tours are available for small groups by appointments. For questions, private tours and special event rentals contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921.

The Pettengill-Morron House has celebrated 150 years! When you visit lean about all of the owners, stories of abolitionists and the underground railroad, what famous actor was married in the home and other stories of Peoria's past along with unique collection of pieces. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

 

For more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

FINE ART FILMS 

First Thursday of Every Month | 6:30 p.m. 

Films on fine art are coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater! 

Enjoy films based on the lives and artistry of some of the most famous artists in the word, including Salvador Dalí, Caravaggio, Jeff Koonz, Basquiat, and more!

Film and fine art come together on the largest Film Society Screen in the nation at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. 

Schedule of films

Raphael: The Young Prodigy | February 1, 2024
Get tickets HERE

Upcoming

Basquiat: Radiant Child | March 7, 2024

Napoleon: In the Name of Art | April 4, 2024

Final Portrait : Alberto Giacometti | May 2, 2023

Mr. Turner | June 6, 2023

Sponsored by Fine Arts Society of Peoria, Visionary Society

For more info: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/giant-screen-theater/fine-art-films

Live at the Five Spot: Stephanie Aaron
April 12, 2024~ 6:30-8:30pm

We are grateful to Glen & Julie Zipp, Bill & Cindy Fisher and John & Linda Sahn for sponsoring this event.

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:
Stephanie Aaron’s Song of the Lark is a collection of songs by her favorite composers and artists, including Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and the Carpenters. It was recorded in Chicago with her husband and other great area musicians. Born and raised in Peoria, Stephanie attended public schools and Bradley University, earning a Bachelor's degree in theater arts. After working for several years as an on-air radio talent, she moved to Chicago, where she began singing in famous nightclubs and hotels such as The Peninsula, the Drake Hotel, and Jilly's on Rush Street.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/870459998096235

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-stephanie-aaron-4-12-2024

RATING: PG-18 (mature audiences)

 

COMEDY @ The Waterhouse welcomes the hilariously understated comedian ROCKY LAPORTE. Opening up for Rocky from WEEK's "You Gotta Eat" is EDGAR SANDOVAL!

 

Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought after comedians in the country having accumulated a slew of performances throughout his career, including being a featured comic on Showtime‘s The Godfathers of Comedy, a special starring five of America’s most hilarious Italian-American comics. On the big screen, he has been seen in two Tim Allen movies – Crazy on the Outside and The Shaggy Dog.

 

Rocky traveled with Drew Carey to Iraq to entertain the troops and was seen on the Showtime special Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie. Rocky has filmed his own Comedy Central Presents special and was voted the network’s second most popular comedian in a nationwide poll. He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, appeared on A&E‘s Evening At The Improv, VH1‘s Stand-Up Spotlight, sitcom appearances on Cheers, and even had his own NBC pilot called the Rocky LaPorte Show.

 

Rocky is currently working often with the stellar Ron White and has opened for the likes of Garry Shandling, Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Louie Anderson, Hootie and the Blowfish and the Righteous Brothers, just to name a few.

 

Admission is $25pp and seating is reserved. The bar will open and seating will begin 1 hour before the show at 6:30p with the show starting at 7:30p. The show will last approximately 90 minutes.

 

Tables seat 8 people and will be assigned based upon the order of purchase. If you are joining a larger group or want to be seated with another purchaser specifically, please indicate at the time of purchase in the "Notes to Seller" section who you would like to join.

For tickets: https://waterhousepeoria.square.site/product/4-12-24-friday-comedy-the-waterhouse-rocky-laporte/808?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20

 

While dinner is not offered as a package with this show, we strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner at one of the enjoyable restaurants within a few blocks of our location:

Bollywood Bites Bistro 316 SW Washington (1st floor of MAXAM) - 309-670-0936 *SPECIAL PACKAGE AVAILABLE*

Ardor Breads and Provisions - 301 SW Water Street - 309-431-7801

Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern - 212 SW Water Street - 309-981-5801

Rhythm Kitchen - 305 SW Water Street - 309-676-9668

Saffron Social - 187 SW Washington Street - 309-740-0434

Jack's on Adams - 107 SW Adams - 309-839-2855

Richards Under Main - 311 Main Street - 309-674-8007

Kenny's Westside Pub - 112 SW Jefferson - 309-676-1693

Jim's Steak House - 110 SW Jefferson - 309-673-5300

Kelleher's Irish Pub - 619 SW Water - 309-673-6000

Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer - 736 SW Washington - 309-713-2619

Sugar Wood-Fire Bistro - 826 SW Adams - 309-676-0848

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery - 321 NE Madison - 309-306-0190

Black Band Distillery - 1000 SW Adams - 309-680-1233

Learn the basics of setting up a pottery wheel to throw, the proper tools needed, how to prepare the clay through a process called "wedging," centering, throwing on the wheel and how to clean up.

We give a demonstration of how to throw a pot.  Next, we let you try by yourself for a short period of time.  Then we give assistance, as needed, to create your own piece which can literally exist forever (unless it is heated to 2500 fahrenheit:). You get to choose the glaze color of your piece.

This class qualifies a person to attend open studios and work independently. 

Materials and firing is covered in the cost for one piece (approximate maximum size-up to 6" tall x 6" width x 6" length).

Everyone keeps one piece. Additional pieces of equivalent size are $5 (covers material and firing costs).  These are paid for after the pottery session, if you create more than 1 piece you wish to keep.

Specialty Items are also available for additional cost.  These require additional time, material, and firing.

Pieces are kept at the studio for finish work, glazing and two kiln firings, and are picked up at a later date. When finished, everything is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe.

Ages 5+

No experience necessary

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Please Fill out the form and submit to register for a Wheel 101 class.  If you have a group of people, all paying together, please use one form.  If you are coming with others, but paying separately, please fill out separate forms.  After you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email and invoice within a day.  When the invoice is paid, your spot will be reserved.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/wheel-101-class

Grey Slush EP Release @ The X Bar w/ Chuck's Papas, Beetle Wing & DJ set by Chicon 

Details:
Saturday, April 13 2024
Doors: 8:30 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $10 @ Door
All Ages

Location:
The X Bar
1001 SW Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602
(Inside of Gone Axe Throwing)

Artists:
Grey Slush
Chuck's Papas
Beetle Wing
Chicon

Production Provided by: Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1118084902582204