Whisper & Shout

Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry
8:00-10:00pm
Admission: $4-members, $7 nonmembers

Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Each night the open mic features a popular regionally known poet. Audiences experience more than just readings, these are soul-baring performances.

For more information, visit www.peoriacac.org

On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes Twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.ciaopeoria.com

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Bill Porter.  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

     Fourteen Peoria-area restaurants and caterers will each provide one or two of their signature dishes for guests to enjoy as they putt around a specially-made miniature golf course set up inside the museum. The evening begins with a cocktail hour and silent auction from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Golfing, food-to-fill, and music from the Sally Weisenburg Trio continues until 10:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to all skill levels, with a special award for the best team-theme (name and costume).