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JOHN C. FLANAGAN HOUSE MUSEUM PRIVATE TOURS
JOHN C. FLANAGAN HOUSE MUSEUM PRIVATE TOURS

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



The Allman Betts Band at the Peoria Riverfront
The Allman Betts Band at the Peoria Riverfront

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment Present...

The Allman Betts Band
- King Crawler American Tour
w/ support from J.D. Simo

at the Peoria Riverfront
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
$25 GA / $45 Party Pit

About The Allman Betts Band ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Individually, they're Devon Allman and Duane Betts, two solo artists and modern-day guitar heroes who've both spent years creating their own version of American roots music.

Together, they're the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and an historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group's family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between blues, Americana, and southern soul. Over the course of two critically acclaimed studio albums, hundreds of live shows, and annual performances of the Allman Betts Family Revival, The Allman Betts Band has established its own legacy of music and brotherhood.

Devon and Duane first met as children in 1989, when their fathers — keyboardist Gregg Allman and guitarist Dickey Betts, both co-founders of The Allman Brothers Band — brought their boys on tour for the group's 20th anniversary tour. "When you grow up on tour like that, it connects you at a young age," Duane says. "From that point on, we knew we were family. Even though we never lived in the same city, we always had that bond."

In late 2017, Devon and Duane found themselves onstage at the Fillmore in San Francisco — a performance that would birth not only The Allman Betts Family Revival tradition, but also The Allman Betts Band itself. "That night would've been my father's 70th birthday," Devon recalls, "so I put together a one-off concert to celebrate his life and his music. Duane joined me for some songs. Our families had been intertwined for years, and we always knew we might form a band at some point in our lives. That show proved we had the chemistry to do it."

The musical chemistry grew throughout 2018, while the two songwriters played more than 100 shows across the world. Along the way, they began writing new songs in hotel rooms and tour bus lounges, creating their own version of the soulful, guitar-fueled music they'd grow up loving. Flush with material, The Allman Betts Band recorded its debut album, Down to the River, at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. The guys tracked the record live, recording to two-inch analog tape without the use of computers or digital editing. Down to the River was released in 2019, reaching Number 1 on the iTunes Rock Chart and cracking the Top 10 on multiple Billboard charts.

"We built a fanbase very quickly," Devon says. "I think there was a need for our kind of music, especially for people who loved bands like The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and the Rolling Stones. Those fans were excited to hear a newer band doing music in an old-school vein."

To support the album's release, The Allman Betts Band launched a world tour on March, 2019 — an historic date that marked the 50-year anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band's first jam session in Jacksonville, Florida. As the seven-piece band toured the world, the musical connection between Devon and Duane grew deeper. They wrote new songs during the short breaks between shows. They collaborated on the third-annual Family Revival. They even found time to return to Muscle Shoals Sound Studios with producer Matt Ross-Spang, with whom they recorded Bless Your Heart over a week's time.

When a global pandemic threatened to prevent The Allman Betts Band from touring behind Bless Your Heart, the guys got creative, playing socially-distanced gigs in cow pastures before launching an extensive drive-in tour. They hit a new stride in 2021, when they played nearly 120 shows — including multiple performances with the Family Revival, which they turned into a traveling festival featuring an all-star lineup of guests. Artists like Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Donovan Frankenreiter, and G. Love joined them that year, and when the Family Revival returned in 2022 for another run of shows, the guys were joined by Luther Dickinson, Maggie Rose, and others.

"The Family Revival started as a celebration of my father, but it evolved into a Last Waltz-style reunion of players from our generation, as well as up-and-coming talent," Devon explains. "It's become a chance for all of us to come together, play this precious catalog, and galvanize our own generation of musicians. It's something my Dad would've been proud of. I know that Duane's dad is proud of it, too."

Meanwhile, The Allman Betts Band took some time off in 2022 and early 2023. During the hiatus, Duane recorded and released Wild & Precious Life — his full-length debut as a solo artist — while Devon toured the country with Donavon Frankenreiter, setting a new world record for playing 50 shows across all 50 states in 49 days. By the summer of 2023, The Allman Betts Band had returned to the road, ready to start a new chapter. The group expanded its lineup, too, with Allman and Betts now joined by guitarist Johnny Stachela, bassist Justin Corgan, keyboardist John Ginty, percussionist/saxophonist David Gomez, and drummers John Lum and Alex Orbison.

"We're keeping the tradition alive," says Duane. "The Allman Betts Band is an original band, and our albums are the foundation of what we do, but we're also happy to include a couple tips-ofthe- hat to my dad and Gregg Allman during our sets, too. They're part of our influences. They're part of our history."

History, indeed. There's a rich lineage to The Allman Betts Band, whose two leaders are carrying the musical torch once held by their fathers. This is a group of musicians who proudly live in the present, though, not the past. They make music for today, creating a new soundtrack for the American South, blurring the lines between genres along the way. There's a bluesy Americana band with a teeth. They're a rock & roll band with soul. They're first-rate songwriters and top-shelf guitarists, always searching for a new song to sing. They're The Allman Betts Band.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/79942112/the-allman-betts-band-peoria-riverfront-festival-park



Camp 242-Clay and Photography
Camp 242-Clay and Photography

Camp 242-Clay and Photography:

Ages 7-17.

June 3-7, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250-Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

Students will learn how to take beautiful photos on their own devices. Participants will learn technical tips and tricks, principles of composition, lighting and more. Each day will focus on a different type of photography including architectural photography, macro photography and portraiture. In addition, students will learn about the work of photographers throughout history, as well as make their own cyanotypes through a process called sun printing.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp



Vinyl Night at Black Band Distillery
Vinyl Night at Black Band Distillery

There aren’t many places to get a great meal on a Monday night in Peoria … and there’s exactly one place to do it while listening to a curated playlist of jazz, funk, soul, rock, hip hop, & world music from the past 60+ years. River City DJs bring the vinyl and The Bar at BLACK BAND provides the rest: great beer & cocktail specials paired with a fantastic food menu. The vibes on this night are just right! Join us 6-9pm every Monday.



Camp 242-Clay and Photography
Camp 242-Clay and Photography

Camp 242-Clay and Photography:

Ages 7-17.

June 3-7, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250-Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

Students will learn how to take beautiful photos on their own devices. Participants will learn technical tips and tricks, principles of composition, lighting and more. Each day will focus on a different type of photography including architectural photography, macro photography and portraiture. In addition, students will learn about the work of photographers throughout history, as well as make their own cyanotypes through a process called sun printing.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp



Trivia Night at Jacks on Adams
Trivia Night at Jacks on Adams

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

https://jacksonadamspeoria.com/events/



Camp 242-Clay and Photography
Camp 242-Clay and Photography

Camp 242-Clay and Photography:

Ages 7-17.

June 3-7, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250-Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

Students will learn how to take beautiful photos on their own devices. Participants will learn technical tips and tricks, principles of composition, lighting and more. Each day will focus on a different type of photography including architectural photography, macro photography and portraiture. In addition, students will learn about the work of photographers throughout history, as well as make their own cyanotypes through a process called sun printing.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp



Camp 242-Clay and Photography
Camp 242-Clay and Photography

Camp 242-Clay and Photography:

Ages 7-17.

June 3-7, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250-Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

Students will learn how to take beautiful photos on their own devices. Participants will learn technical tips and tricks, principles of composition, lighting and more. Each day will focus on a different type of photography including architectural photography, macro photography and portraiture. In addition, students will learn about the work of photographers throughout history, as well as make their own cyanotypes through a process called sun printing.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp



PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

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



PARK-A-PALOOZA PRESENTS JOE NICHOLS WITH STONE COLD COWBOYS
PARK-A-PALOOZA PRESENTS JOE NICHOLS WITH STONE COLD COWBOYS

PARK-A-PALOOZA PRESENTS
JOE NICHOLS
WITH STONE COLD COWBOYS

THUR, JUNE 6, 2024
CEFCU CENTER STAGE AT THE LANDING
PEORIA RIVERFRONT, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
Gates: 6 PM Show: 7:30 PM

Park-A-Palooza returns in 2024 to the Peoria RiverFront with the first of 2 concerts featuring Joe Nichols and the Stone Cold Cowboys!

All tickets are general admission. Ticket prices will increase on the day of the event.

Joe Nichols has been a mainstay of country music for two decades, bridging the gap between the genre’s old-school roots and contemporary era. He’s a 21st century traditionalist — an artist who’s both timely and timeless, racking up a half-dozen Number 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that honors his heroes. From his first radio smash, 2002’s “The Impossible,” to 2021’s Home Run,” Nichols has proudly done things his own way, blurring the boundaries between country music’s past and present along the way.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/60914454/joe-nichols-with-the-stone-cold-cowboys-at-parkapalooza-peoria-peoria-riverfront



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

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, June 6~ 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.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. 
Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 
Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV

This Week's Featured Poet: John 'Rewind' Gunter, Jr.
Hailing from Rock Island, IL, John ‘Rewind’ Gunter, Jr, is a versatile spoken word artist and hip-hop lyricist currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. A distinguished graduate of both Illinois & Georgia State Universities, Rewind has earned acclaim within both spoken word and hip-hop spheres. He has captivated audiences across the Midwest at University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign and Ohio State University, as well as frequenting the poetry scenes in Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas. Rewind's unique fusion of poignant realism and melodic delivery has led him to share the stage with acclaimed artists and perform at prominent events. Paired with his career work in engineering, he recently moderated at the 2022 ESPN Black Sports Business Symposium. As a distinguished voting member of the Grammys and a multi-certified songwriter, Rewind boasts an impressive portfolio including collaborations with Ace Hood and Mick Jenkins, along with contributions to the 2023 MTV Video & Music Awards. His work has also been prominently featured on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, BET and Paramount+. With an unwavering commitment to delivering thought-provoking narratives and inspiring others to reach new heights, Rewind continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of spoken word and hip-hop and encourages others to ‘Lift as They Climb’.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-6-6-2024



Camp 242-Clay and Photography
Camp 242-Clay and Photography

Camp 242-Clay and Photography:

Ages 7-17.

June 3-7, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250-Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

Students will learn how to take beautiful photos on their own devices. Participants will learn technical tips and tricks, principles of composition, lighting and more. Each day will focus on a different type of photography including architectural photography, macro photography and portraiture. In addition, students will learn about the work of photographers throughout history, as well as make their own cyanotypes through a process called sun printing.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp



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



PARK-A-PALOOZA PRESENTS EVERCLEAR WITH COLE HOLLOW
PARK-A-PALOOZA PRESENTS EVERCLEAR WITH COLE HOLLOW

PARK-A-PALOOZA PRESENTS
EVERCLEAR
WITH COLE HOLLOW

FRI, JUNE 7, 2024
CEFCU CENTER STAGE AT THE LANDING
PEORIA RIVERFRONT, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
Gates: 6 PM Show: 7:30 PM

Day 2 of Park-A-Palooza features alt-rock favorite Everclear with the popular local group Cole Hollow!

All tickets are general admission. Ticket prices will increase on the day of the event.

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/87649416/everclear-with-cole-hollow-at-parkapalooza-peoria-peoria-riverfront



Shawn \"Smitty\" Smith - Music in the Beer Garden
Shawn \"Smitty\" Smith - Music in the Beer Garden

Shawn "Smitty" Smith is back in the beer garden for more great music and good times!

https://www.facebook.com/events/3674827936178486/3674827942845152/



First Fridays Wheel Throwing
First Fridays Wheel Throwing

On the First Friday of the month, we are open from 6-9pm where you can come in to look around and purchase pottery.

At 7pm, if you are interested in trying the wheel out during our First Friday events, we schedule 45 minute sessions to take part in this opportunity.  A quick demonstration of throwing a pot is given.  Then everyone gets a chance to try throwing clay on their own wheel.  During this time, an instructor will be available to give hand-over-hand instruction to assist you in making a pot of your choice. 

Everybody keeps one piece (within the scale of a cereal bowl or coffee mug) which stays at the studio for finish work and firing.  When finished we notify you for pickup and, they are food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe. 

Cost is $25/participant.  

Ages 5+ (children younger than 18 need be accompanied by an adult)

For upcoming dates, please refer to our Events Calendar (underneath).

We require pre-registration and pre-payment.  Please fill out the form underneath.  You will then receive an invoice which you can pay online.

Please show up no later than 6:45 if you will be throwing on the pottery wheels at the 7:00pm class.

Register here: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/first-fridays-wheel-throwing



Peoria Riverfront Market
Peoria Riverfront Market

Peoria's biggest and best farmers market!  Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods!  Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!

Join us every Saturday morning 8 am - noon in the 200 block of Water Street.

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



Moss Avenue Antique Sale & Festival
Moss Avenue Antique Sale & Festival

Antiques, vintage, hand crafted items set up along 8 blocks of historic Moss Ave in Peoria IL. Great food available and live music. This is our 43rd year!!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1624916098278196



Wheel 101 Class
Wheel 101 Class

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



BLACK BAND Distillery Tour - Spring Schedule
BLACK BAND Distillery Tour - Spring Schedule

Distillery Tour - Spring Schedule

Enjoy a tour and tasting with a BLACK BAND team member in our restored historic space in Peoria’s Warehouse District.

As you explore the distilling process from grain to glass, you will learn about mash bills, still technology, distillate selection, barrel aging and more. Please bring your photo ID and plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins.

Weekly from Apr 13 to Jul 6, 2024

Multiple times: 12:30 & 2:30

$20 per ticket

For tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/469908?date=2024-04-20&size=1&time=20%3A00