Join us on Sunday afternoons for Family Climb Time, when local families can experience indoor rock climbing alongside one of our experienced youth instructors!

Cost: Free for Members | $15 per climber (includes rental gear) | Free for adult spectators

Adults can spectate for free but are expected to stay and supervise kids under 14 at all times during Family Climb Time.

All new climbers and supervising adults will receive a thorough facility orientation and learn the basics of safety before climbing.

Please register online or by calling us at 309-966-0831. Advanced reservation is encouraged.

We look forward to climbing with you!

To book or for more info: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/4998/booking/550528

 

Booking Requirements

This class requires a Annual All Access Family Membership, Annual All Access Student Membership, Annual All Access Membership, Annual Peoria Family Add On Membership, Annual Peoria Family Membership, Annual Peoria Membership, Annual Peoria Student Membership, Daytime Membership DO NOT SELL, Founder Membership, Industry Membership, Monthly All Access Child Add On Membership, Monthly All Access Family Membership, Monthly All Access Membership, Monthly All Access Student Membership, Monthly Peoria Child Add On Membership, Monthly Peoria Family Add On Membership, Monthly Peoria Family Membership, Monthly Peoria Membership, Monthly Peoria Student Membership, One Month All Access Membership, One Month Peoria Membership, Rise Membership A, Rise Membership B, Rise Membership C, Staff Add-on Membership, Staff Membership, Annual All Access Family Add On Membership or $15 Family Climb Time

Max # of Participants: 45

The Neon bison will be open at 7am and keeping the party going til 4am!!

Special St Paddy’s Edition food menu!! Green beer!! DJ TWISM dance party at 8pm!! Come party with us!!

Nobody does St Paddy’s like downtown Peoria!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/652547313975374/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

 

 

 

 

 

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Old meets new at the Bar at Black Band with River City DJs. Their eclectic mix of music is the perfect soundtrack for sipping hand-crafted cocktails and enjoying our carefully curated food menu (including our smash burger, which has made its comeback).

Mondays
6 - 9 pm

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

Grab your friends and join us for THE BEST weekly trivia around!

Each week we have 7 rounds of Trivia designed to challenge you and ensure it's your best night of the week.

See you there!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/451250454723514/451252734723286/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Greater Peoria Creatives: Join us on Thursday, March 20th at Café Santa Rosa for our first ever Business of Art Spark Session! This more intimate and in-depth event will provide you with unique networking opportunities and chances to ask questions of our expert presenters.

As we enter tax season, our first spark session will be focused on tax tips and tricks as well as an inspirational message about the key attributes that drive those who turn their artistic passion into a sustainable, thriving career.

Amy Lambert will be speaking on “The 15 C’s: Driving Your Successful Creative Career.” What are the strongest key attributes that drive those who turn their artistic passion into a sustainable, thriving career? Join Amy Lambert, Assistant Director of the IL SBDC at Bradley University, as she dives into the essential traits that fuel artistic excellence, business growth, and lasting impact. Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established creative entrepreneur, you will find a palette full of direction to guide your mindset and journey as a successful artist.

Are you paying more taxes than you should? Gia Jones will lead an insightful session where we’ll break down the secrets of tax deductions, write-offs, and strategies to maximize your savings. Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, or just looking to keep more money in your pocket, this session will equip you with the knowledge to reduce your tax bill legally and effectively.

Tickets are limited, so register now! https://artspartners.net/boa-spark/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI5RRNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHek0PVj_i23Wvh_anU-HMYSeZWx-bjiuEmq1RkcLilPbZGYpmzYJ_aRLYA_aem_V38GkhWZMGpicc1IrsbDsQ

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, March 20, 2025 ~ 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

Lady's Cipher featuring Eve Bell, accompanied by CJ, Whitney, and Shawny the Artist.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-3-20-2025

Sound healing is a wellness practice that uses sound vibrations to promote relaxation and healing. It can involve listening to instruments like gongs, singing bowls, and tuning forks.
How does it work?
Sound healing can slow brain waves and put the body into a relaxed state. 
It can help balance the mind and body, and release negative emotions. 
It can help with physical and mental health conditions. 
It can lower stress, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
Can improve sleep quality and overall well being
Can help with emotional processing and relaxation
Can help relieve muscle and bone pain

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/970158641732900

Salsa At CAC
Friday, March 21, 2025

ADMISSION
$8.00 nonmembers
$5.00 CAC Members

Introductory Dance Lesson - 8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Guest Instructors.

Open dancing - 9:30-midnight

No partner is required. Mostly Salsa music is played but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin styled pop and R&B also. 

Bring your own food and drink or order take out from the Rhythm Kitchen. Pop, water and ice for sale on the floor for $1.00

Questions:
William Butler 
CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER
305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602 • 309-674-6822 • cac@peoriacac.org • www.peoriacac.org

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.

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. Prices start at $25 for basic forms. 

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.

To register, please fill out and return this form: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/wheel-101-class

Please don't forget to like and share our page, as we have recently had to start a new page from scratch due to hackers.

Thanks and hope Wheel see you soon!

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.

Private Events

If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please fill out the request form and we will contact you to discuss details.

To book a tour: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/526145?date=2025-02-01&size=1&time=20%3A00

Live music every Saturday night! Check out our website to see who is playing! Bring your friends and come unwind on the weekend. Martini specials all week!

 

http://www.martinisonwater.com/?page_id=27

Every Saturday night, join us for some great music along with drink & food specials! 

Like our Facebook page to see who's playing each week!

https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison