CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Boat Drunks Concert- 06:30PM to 10:30PM
Having opened for Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys and Little Feat, the Boat Drunks will transport you from the Peoria RiverFront to a white sand beach with their tangy, tropical rock & roll! Covering songs from Buffett, The Beatles, The Eagles, REO Speedwagon and many more, while performing original music, the Boat Drunks’ show is a an tropical escape to island living! For more information, visit www.boatdrunks.com.
CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing, gates open 6:30PM, show: 7:30PM
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RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
You'll find exceptional taste and freshness all season long. Don't miss out on the best selection of fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, breads and cheeses in Central Illinois! Everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week.
...Sculpture Walk Peoria Opening Day- 01:30PM to 04:00PM
After a successful inaugural year, Sculpture Walk Peoria will return in 2016 on June 4th! Come see the new sculptures and meet the artists who made them. People's Choice Award ballots will be available so you can vote for your favorite sculpture! Come join us, 1:30 -4:00 pm, on Washington Street!
...Dave Matthews Tribute Band- 07:00PM to 11:30PM
CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing, gates open 7:00PM, show: 8:00PM
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Admission: $7
Their name says it all: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Many go to their live shows with reservations, high expectations, and the burning question, “Do these guys sound like the real Dave Matthews Band?” Almost always the answer is, “Yes!” What separates the Dave Matthews Tribute Band from other cover bands is their passion, love, and respect for DMB and their music.
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Steady Flow Concert- 07:00PM to 11:30PM
CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing, gates open 7:00PM, show: 8:00PM
Admission: $7
Power funk band Steady Flow headlines this Friday night show at the CEFCU Stage. Taking influences from bands like Umphrey's McGee and Soulive, Steady Flow will blow you away with their blend of new-age funk and a classic 1970s feel. More info...
www.steadyflowfunk.comThe Book of Mormon- 08:00PM to 10:00PM
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical from the creators of South Park. Contains explicit language. For more information, visit BookofMormonTheMusical.com.
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RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
You'll find exceptional taste and freshness all season long. Don't miss out on the best selection of fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, breads and cheeses in Central Illinois! Everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week.
...Moss Avenue Sale- 08:00AM to 03:00PM
36th Annual Moss Avenue Sale & Festival. Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 8 am - 3 pm. Peoria, IL
...River city Jazz Festival- 03:00PM to 10:00PM
CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing, gates open 2:00PM, Festival 3:00-10:00PM
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You won’t want to miss the third annual River City Jazz Festival! Taking place on the CEFCU Center Stage, the Jazz Festival will feature five of Illinois’ best jazz groups playing all day. Bring your friends down to the RiverFront for a beautiful summer day and the smooth jazz tunes!
Lineup for River City Jazz Festival:
Travis Wesley Trio: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
David Hoffman and Friends: 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Preston Jackson and Friends: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Illinois Central Jazz Train: 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Dexter O’Neal and The Funkyard: 9:00PM – 10:00PMSpirit of Peoria Tropical Rock & Roll Cruise- 07:00PM to 10:30PM
A tropical themed Dinner Cruise is a perennial SELL-OUT! Get your advance tickets early. There will be cheeseburgers grilled on the dock at 7pm, the Boat leaves promptly at 8:30pm
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Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Overnight Cruise- 08:30AM to 12:00AM
This wonderful overnight trip includes two relaxing days of cruising down the river. All-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—are served throughout the day. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wildlife sightings, a tour of Starved Rock, and even a visit from Mark Twain! Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat!
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Spirit of Peoria Riverlife Gospel Lunch Cruise- 12:00PM to 03:00PM
Celebrating their 21st year, RiverLife gospel music lunch cruises combine quality family-oriented entertainment with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. RiverLife cruises are sponsored by Hands of Love Ministry and hosted by The Kramers.
...Steamboat Days Festival- 04:30PM to 10:00PM
Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is proud to present the 2016 Steamboat Days Festival. This annual event features fun for the whole family with food, games, music, and much more in Festival Park and at the CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing. More details to come...for further info, check out the PACE website at www.peoriaevents.com.
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Peoria RiverFront Events / CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing and Festival Park
Thurs. June 16, 2016 – 4:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Fri. June 17, 2016 – 4:30 - 11:30 p.m.
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Steamboat Days Festival- All Day
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Steamboat Days Festival- All Day
...Steamboat Classic Race- 07:00AM to 11:00AM
The Illinois Valley Striders bring the world's fastest 4-mile and toughest 15K back to Peoria for the 2016 Steamboat Classic. This year's race again coincides with the Steamboat Festival along the RiverFront. For more info, visit the Illinois Valley Striders website at www.ivs.org.
RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
You'll find exceptional taste and freshness all season long. Don't miss out on the best selection of fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, breads and cheeses in Central Illinois! Everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week.
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Spirit of Peoria Father\'s Day Cruise- 12:00PM to 02:30PM
Dixieland Lunch CruiseTell him to put down the tongs—we’re doing the grilling on our dock! The cookout features all the trimmings along with a 2 hour cruise and live music from a live Dixieland Band.
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Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Overnight Cruise- 08:30AM to 12:00AM
This wonderful overnight trip includes two relaxing days of cruising down the river. All-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—are served throughout the day. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wilflife sightings, a tour of Starved Rock, and even a visit from Mark Twain! Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat!
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Special Halloween Live at the Five Spot- 05:30PM to 08:30PM
Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center. Tonight features The Brazilionaires. For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org
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Way Down Wanderers w/Horseshoes and Hand Grenades- 07:00PM to 11:00PM
Get blown away by the soulful energy this group creates with their instrumentals and lively stage show. This 5-piece band is a mix of fast-paced sound and soul with a bluegrass feel. Originating from Peoria, IL this Midwest group is one that you won’t want to miss at the Riverfront! For more information visit their website: http://thewaydownwanderers.com/shows
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades: While strongly rooted in bluegrass, old-time, and folk music, the band produces a sound that draws on the vaults of music collectively and individually enjoyed throughout the course of their lives thus far. Website: http://www.hhgmusic.com/
CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing
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Kyle Bassett: GET TRICKED, A Night of Magic and Comedy- 06:00PM to 11:00PM
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RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
You'll find exceptional taste and freshness all season long. Don't miss out on the best selection of fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, breads and cheeses in Central Illinois! Everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week.
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Dark Star Orchestra- 07:00PM to 11:00PM
Performing to critical acclaim worldwide for nearly 17 years and over 2200 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead's extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra's members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations creating a sound that truly encapsulate the energy and the experience.
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CEFCU Jazz Series featuring Derel Montieth Trio- 07:00PM to 09:00PM
Slide down to the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing for a night of warm breezes and cool jazz. This FREE Thursday night series features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society. More info...
