Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

The 2018 Peoria Area Community Events Brown Bag-It Series presents another season of fine musical performances. Held during the lunch hours in the heart of downtown Peoria, Brown Bag-It continues to offer a taste of quality local musicians with diversified talents and style. 

From jazz combos to banjos, youth municipal bands to swing bands, PACE provides delightful melodies FREE for all ages. The season kicks off in June and runs through August. Entertainers perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza.

2018 BROWN BAG-IT
June 4 Ms. Pat Ward
June 6 David McDonald
June 11 Mike Cheesman
June 13 Joe Couri
June 18 Barry Cloyd
June 20 Chris Vallillo
June 25 Katelyn Kocher
June 27 PPD Community Children’s Theater Cast of Seussical

July 2 Ms. Pat Ward
July 9 David McDonald
July 11 Warren & Pearson
July 16 Jonny Quest Band
July 18 Chuck Cunningham Combo
July 23 Ed Kaizer Quartet
July 25 Jamika Russell
July 30 Rich Selquist

August 1 Nicole Wilken
August 6 Warren & Pearson
August 8 Jonny Quest Band
August 13 Tom & Chris
August 15 Joe Couri
August 20 Barry Cloyd
August 22 Chris Vallillo
August 27 Musicians’ Union Jazz All Stars
August 29 John Heasly

 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/237528090151210/

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Join us for Thursday Night Music - Live from the Beer Garden! Chris Stevens will be performing from 6-8pm.

Contemporary Art Center

1st Thursday of each month, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Come to share your poetry or excerpt from your novel or just to listen
Admission: $5 CAC member, $8 nonmember

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Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

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

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 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 ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

We want to spread even more HOPE through Peoria County in 2018! 
Please join the American Cancer Society Night of Hope 2018 on Friday, June 8th 2018 at Liberty Park on the Peoria Riverfront! 
How to get involved: 
1. Start a fundraising team of friends, family, co-workers
2. Sign up as an individual 
3. Register as a cancer survivor and be our honored guest 
4. Be a business sponsor of the event. 

Contact Audrey for more information: audrey.williams@cancer.org or 309-688-3480. 

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Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

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Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Dinner is not served, but concessions are available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions! 

Tickets available at the dock. No reservations required.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Friday, June 8th, 2018

Frequilibrium at Kenny's Westside Pub!

Doors: 9:00pm
Show: 10:00pm
21+ w/ gov't-issued ID
$5 at the door

Come on out for 3 sets of smooth, jammed out funk/roots rock in downtown Peoria, courtesy of up-and-coming Chicago boys Frequilibrium!

A relatively newer act, the four naturally harness the power of the Southern rock greats, drawing influences from Allman Brothers Band and The Marcus King Band, while offering the progressive ingenuity of the next generation and a solid understanding of multiple genres. Their music is formed playfully but with much precision and care, providing the listener with a heartfelt experience within the first few bars.

The bandmates exude a brotherly chemistry both on and off-stage, which is no surprise, as bassist and lead guitarist/singer, Luke and Jake, respectively, are siblings. They have spent the past several years covering the likes of The Beatles and Paul Simon as an acoustic duo, their voices possessing the perfect ranges to pay tribute to these legends. Each member of Frequilibrium boasts a background in many styles of music, having declared themselves an eclectic mix of “ADD Rock.” You may find yourself in a bluesy, BB King-esque haze one moment, then instantly propelled into the throes of funky psychedelia à la Jimi Hendrix, the emotion-evoking tunes establishing a home in your heart.

Frequilibrium’s main goal is to leave their audiences vibrating on a higher plane, which is evident by the soulful lyrics and melodies they deliver. You won’t want to miss them when they roll into your town – the crowd always has just as much fun as they do; trust 'em when they say that's a lot.

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PhanieRae is a five piece Soul/hip hop group with undertones of jazz, rock, funk, and blues

38th Annual Moss Avenue Sale & Festival - Saturday, June 9, 2018! 8 am - 3 pm rain or shine. Antiques/hand crafted items/vintage/primitives/repurposed items/live music/great food.

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Peoria's RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, fresh flowers and more!
Local art, live music and demonstrations each week.
Open every Saturday morning, May 19 - September 29
8 am - Noon in the 200 Block of Water Street

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The George Jacob Gut Buster is a 5k and fun run where participants eat and drink their way through the warehouse district and downtown Peoria.

Runners are encouraged to dress...and act as crazy as humanly possible!

For more info: https://www.gutbusterpeoria.com

Departure time: 11am These cruises are1.5 hours-long and generally run once a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Join us for the best Riverfront Jazz & Art Festival yet! With the phenomenal Marquis Hill, PhanieRae and the Soul Shakers, Nathan Taylor Band and Illinois Central Jazz Train, we will be seeing and hearing some incredible artists this beautiful Saturday in June by the river. Stay tuned for details and more announcements, including advanced ticketing, sponsorship opportunities and more. See you under that summer sky!

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Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com

Lots of fun and great music!!  No two shows are the same!!

Shake it up at Kenny's for The Spirit: a Tribute to the Wood Brothers, featuring members of Brainchild & Easy Riders!

Kenny's Westside Pub presents:
The Spirit: a Tribute to the Wood Brothers
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 at Kenny's Westside Pub
Show: 10:00PM
21+

Stick around for drinks after the show! Bar's open till 4:00AM!

About the band:

The Spirit of The Wood Brothers runs deep in the Midwest. "The Spirit" is a Tribute to the Wood Brothers is a band that is looking to celebrate and spread their music. The collaboration consists of members of the Midwest bands Brainchild and The Easy Riders. Showcasing music from the eight albums they have recorded spanning back about a decade. "It takes us out of our comfort zones and on a spirited journey that is wonderful and fulfilling and has helped us to expand and explore our musical vocabulary."

"We feel The Wood Brothers are one of the best groups of our generation, and who's music is timeless. It lives in our hearts and souls. We couldn't be more honored, privileged and thrilled to perform this endlessly beautiful catalog of music. Your music collection is incomplete without their work. And so is your life!"

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