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51st Fine Art Fair 
September 28 and 29, 2013!!
Preview Party September 27, 2013!!

The Peoria Art Guild is pleased to present the 51st Annual Peoria Fine Art Fair. The Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair brings the eclectic artwork of 150 national and international artists to the Midwest – September 28 & 29, 2013. With tens of thousands in attendance, the fair presents Peoria with a rare opportunity to meet and interact with nationally recognized artists from around the globe.

HIGHLIGHTS:
150 artists representing 30 states and 4 countries – Canada, Argentina, Israel & U.S. Features original works of art in jewelry, painting, oil, watercolor, pastels, printmaking and drawing, photography and digital art, ceramics, wood, glass, mixed media, metal, wearable fiber, leather and sculpture. Includes interactive community art mural, children’s art corner (w/ new eco-mural), live music and entertainment with local food and beverages.

WHERE:
Peoria Riverfront, Gateway Building | 200 Northeast Water Street | Peoria, IL | 61614.
WHEN:
September 28 & 29, 2013 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days
ADMISSION:
Adults $5/day, $7/weekend
5 for $20 (packaged DAILY discount)
Kids under 12 FREE
www.peoriaartguild.org | events@peoriaartguild.org
309-637-2787

http://www.peoriafineartfair.com/

http://www.peoriaartguild.org/

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

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.

Peoria to St. Louis Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO on this relaxing three-day, two-night trip. Trip includes all-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—and live entertainment, such as live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, calliope playing, historical information, and wildlife sightings. Lodging is provided at various points along the river. Experience the slower pace of life with three peaceful days of cruising the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers! Click here for more information ...