12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, November 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

Featured Poet: Whispers in the Dark
Poets are asked to share erotic poetry.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-205619

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

Salsa At CAC
Friday, November 21st, 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

Enjoy Latin Dancing August 15th and every third Friday at Contemporary Art Center’s Salsa at CAC, A Latin Dance Event 8:30 pm-Midnight. If you have never danced before, no problem because we will teach you how in a complimentary Beginners Dance Lesson at 8:30 with Eduardo and Beverly Caballero. No partner is required. 

Stay for the dance that begins at 9:30 and ends at midnight. DJ Eduardo Caballero spins mostly Salsa music but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin style pop hits. $8.00 admission at the door only. 

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 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1212862544226148

We are very excited to announce our 8th Annual Thanksgiving RiverFront Market! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22, 8:30 - 12:30, at RiverPlex. We are planning for a full house of your favorite RiverFront Market vendors... watch our facebook page for more details! https://www.facebook.com/PeoriaRiverFrontMarket

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

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!

 

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