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

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

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
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