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

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, June 20~ 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: Aaron 'Just Aaron' Bell
Aaron, ‘Just Aaron’ Bell is a national spoken word artist, host and creator of the Hustle City Poetry Slam Team, based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2022, he first explored and expressed his freedom through spoken word and since has traveled across the nation. His inspiration comes from young black men and their unhealthy relationship with their emotions. His goal is to get men to acknowledge their emotions and communicate them more effectively. Just Aaron has been featured at Living Legends at the Missouri History Museum where 7 Black Men were being acknowledged for doing positive things in the community. He has also presented poems at Guns Down Hoops Up, a gun violence prevention or intervention event curators by Mission Saint Louis, as well as the Stay Power Awards which acknowledged and encouraged members of the community to continue striving to be a positive influence in their community.

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