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

Camp 244-Clay and Painting:

Ages 4-17.

June 17-21, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

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

During this camp students will work with both watercolor and acrylic paints to learn technical painting skills. Campers will elevate their knowledge of color mixing and color theory and learn about the elements of design. We will discuss how to plan a painting and paint in stages, as well be inspired by influential painters and painting styles. Students will finish the week by painting a final masterpiece in the medium and style of their choice.

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

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 244-Clay and Painting:

Ages 4-17.

June 17-21, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

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

During this camp students will work with both watercolor and acrylic paints to learn technical painting skills. Campers will elevate their knowledge of color mixing and color theory and learn about the elements of design. We will discuss how to plan a painting and paint in stages, as well be inspired by influential painters and painting styles. Students will finish the week by painting a final masterpiece in the medium and style of their choice.

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

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 244-Clay and Painting:

Ages 4-17.

June 17-21, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

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

During this camp students will work with both watercolor and acrylic paints to learn technical painting skills. Campers will elevate their knowledge of color mixing and color theory and learn about the elements of design. We will discuss how to plan a painting and paint in stages, as well be inspired by influential painters and painting styles. Students will finish the week by painting a final masterpiece in the medium and style of their choice.

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

Contemporary Art Center’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place Wednesday, June 19, 6:30-8:30pm at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria in the Preston Jackson Gallery. The public is invited to this free event. No food or drink will be offered but guests may bring their own food and drink.

Painter Alice Traore, youngest daughter of artist Preston Jackson, founder of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, will share insights into her watercolor paintings on display in the gallery. Other speakers will also share short messages, including Cynthia Smith, Manager of the Lincoln Branch, Peoria Public Library.

In-between speakers, music will be performed by Judy Page, Preston Jackson and their band. The music for this event is sponsored by Weston Meuth.

If anyone would like to promote this event, more information, photographs and access to the artists and speakers for interviews are available. We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out about this important event.

William Butler, Executive Director
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 SW Water Street
Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-6822
cac@peoriacac.org
www.peoriacac.org

Camp 244-Clay and Painting:

Ages 4-17.

June 17-21, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

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

During this camp students will work with both watercolor and acrylic paints to learn technical painting skills. Campers will elevate their knowledge of color mixing and color theory and learn about the elements of design. We will discuss how to plan a painting and paint in stages, as well be inspired by influential painters and painting styles. Students will finish the week by painting a final masterpiece in the medium and style of their choice.

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

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

Camp 244-Clay and Painting:

Ages 4-17.

June 17-21, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

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

During this camp students will work with both watercolor and acrylic paints to learn technical painting skills. Campers will elevate their knowledge of color mixing and color theory and learn about the elements of design. We will discuss how to plan a painting and paint in stages, as well be inspired by influential painters and painting styles. Students will finish the week by painting a final masterpiece in the medium and style of their choice.

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

Get Tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/76604432/fool-house-the-ultimate-90s-dance-party-with-top-4d-peoria-peoria-riverfront

Peoria Park District presents Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Dance Party with special guests: Top 4D Friday, June 21st at the Riverfront!

Ages | All Ages
Doors | 6pm
Show | 7:30pm

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Fool House is THE ULTIMATE 90's DANCE PARTY! A LIVE musical event paying homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk. With a larger than life production, this show recreates the sights, sounds, and energy of the biggest stars of the 90's.

Nonstop sing alongs, party throwbacks and choreographed dance moves is what this show is all about! Come prepared to sing your heart out and dance all night long!

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

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

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