CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Live Music Monday at Martini\'s- 08:00PM to 12:00PM
Live music returns to Martinis every Monday night! Come down and grab $4 martinis and $10 domestic beer buckets all night long. Live music will alternate weeks between The Joe and Jerry Show and The Road Less Traveled!
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Relax Under the Stars!- 12:00PM to 01:00PM
Stressed at work? Need a break from your hectic day? Come to Dome Planetarium and calm down. Enjoy a short star talk, then let your tension float away under starry skies with soothing background music. First Wednesday of every month at noon.
Free parking in the museum's parking garage, just bring in your ticket to be validated at the Front Desk. If you arrive past Noon, it will be dark in the Dome. Please pause for a few moments to allow your eyes to adjust to the dark. Someone will help you find your seats. Food and drink welcome in the Dome.
Please note that all are welcome, but this program may not be suitable for young children. It is designed to give people a quiet time to relax, and periods of long sitting can be difficult for some young ones.
Relax Under the Stars | FREE Noon Event!
First Wednesday of every month, Noon-1 pm
Dome Planetarium
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First Friday Artists' Studio Tours- 05:00PM to 09:00PM
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.peoriafirstfriday.com
Live at the Five Spot- 05:30PM to 07:30PM
Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center. Tonight features Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard! For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org
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Grand Re-opening Celebration at First Ascent Peoria- 10:00AM to 08:00PM
Join us for the Grand Re-opening, a day-long celebration of our brand new world-class roped climbing area!
We’re opening the doors to 11,000 square feet of climbing surface up to 50 ft tall, and we can’t be more excited to share it with you. Get your climb on from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with activities (and giveaways!) for all ages and ability levels - see below for the day's agenda.
Free for Members. Non-members: enjoy $9 Day Passes (regularly $19) and free rental gear including harnesses, shoes and chalk bags (regularly $10) all day!
Come celebrate with us!
8:30-9:45 am: Yoga For All
Spread out your yoga mat and join us for a sneak peak of the roped climbing space with a yoga session under the indoor canyons of First Ascent! This session is FREE and open to the public. Note: Climbing does not open until 10:00 am. Yogis are welcome to stick around and climb afterward by purchasing a $9 Day Pass.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Family Climb Time + Open Climb
Families: join us for guided climbing with our youth instructors on the mezzanine! We'll have belayers on hand to help you enjoy climbing on top rope and games for the little ones. The rest of the roped climbing area will be available for open climbing. Experienced belayers can take a top rope or lead climbing test and score their Belay Card upon passing, then enjoy the indoor cliffs of First Ascent.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Learning The Ropes + Open Climb
Join an FA instructor for one of our 90-minute Learning the Ropes classes FREE (regularly $45), and learn how to tie a figure 8 knot and belay your climbing partners. Open climbing continues.
4:00 - 7:00 pm: Point Chaser Climbing Competition + Open Climb
Rope up and climb on in the Point Chaser Comp, a scramble to see how can rack up the most climbs in a 3-hour span! The top climbers will score some sweet prizes, including Butora climbing shoes as well as FA schwag and gift cards. Not into competitive climbing? Climb on at your own pace!
7:00 pm Onward: After party!
Enjoy a taco bar and beer from our friends Industry Brewing (21+ only) while we crank up the music for a dance party celebration! Climbing will continue until 8:00 pm - or until you grab your first beer.
Questions? Email us at peoria@firstascentclimbing.com. We look forward to celebrating with you!Central Illinois Auto Show 2019- 11:00AM to 08:00PM
The 30th annual Central Illinois Auto Show returns to the Peoria Civic Center Friday-Sunday, April 5-7, 2019. Check out the latest show schedule, map and promotions at peoriaautoshow.com
...Spirit of Peoria Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise- 06:00PM to 09:00PM
Who done it? And why? This interactive cruise is more than a shot in the dark. The cast of the Champaign Urbana Theatre Co will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds! Price includes a Prime Rib buffet, entertainment and the cruise. Cash bar available. Vegetarian meal available upon request. Ask about our group rates. Boarding: 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Cruise: 7-9pm
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Central Illinois Auto Show 2019- 11:00AM to 05:00PM
The 30thannual Central Illinois Auto Show returns to the Peoria Civic Center Friday-Sunday, April 5-7, 2019. Check out the latest show schedule, map and promotions at peoriaautoshow.com
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Live Music Monday at Martini\'s- 08:00PM to 12:00PM
Live music returns to Martinis every Monday night! Come down and grab $4 martinis and $10 domestic beer buckets all night long. Live music will alternate weeks between The Joe and Jerry Show and The Road Less Traveled!
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The Rise of the Vienna Secession: Modern Art, Architecture, and Design- 10:00AM to 11:00AM
In 1897, a small group of artists, architects, and designers in Vienna, Austria, rebelled against the prevailing classical styles and began a movement that celebrated a new, modern approach. Christopher Long, Professor of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, will discuss the origins and early history of the Vienna Secession and works by some of its key figures, such as Gustav Klimt. Social time at 9:30, lecture at 10:00. Peoria Riverfront Museum, lower-level auditorium. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students. For more information, visit the FAS website at www.FineArtsSociety.net.
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Live at the Five Spot- 05:30PM to 07:30PM
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
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Spirit of Peoria Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise- 06:00PM to 09:00PM
Who done it? And why? This interactive cruise is more than a shot in the dark. The cast of the Champaign Urbana Theatre Co will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds! Price includes a Prime Rib buffet, entertainment and the cruise. Cash bar available. Vegetarian meal available upon request. Ask about our group rates. Boarding: 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Cruise: 7-9pm
...It\'s Not Me, It\'s You - A Burlesque Love Story- 08:00PM to 10:00PM
Whiskey City Burlesque brings you a tale of two hearts, brought together and torn apart through generations of music, dance, and the trials of change. This show is guaranteed to make you laugh, hoot n' holler, and maybe even sing along a few times (don't worry, audience participation is encouraged in our theater!) Get your tickets fast. The last show sold out well in advance, and you don't want to miss out!
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18+, Tickets $20, $25 at the door (https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/ciballet) -
It\'s Not Me, It\'s You - A Burlesque Love Story- 02:00PM to 04:00PM
Whiskey City Burlesque brings you a tale of two hearts, brought together and torn apart through generations of music, dance, and the trials of change. This show is guaranteed to make you laugh, hoot n' holler, and maybe even sing along a few times (don't worry, audience participation is encouraged in our theater!) Get your tickets fast. The last show sold out well in advance, and you don't want to miss out!
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18+, Tickets $20, $25 at the door (https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/ciballet) -
Live Music Monday at Martini\'s- 08:00PM to 12:00PM
Live music returns to Martinis every Monday night! Come down and grab $4 martinis and $10 domestic beer buckets all night long. Live music will alternate weeks between The Joe and Jerry Show and The Road Less Traveled!
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Live at the Five Spot- 05:30PM to 07:30PM
Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center. Tonight features John Miller & the Romaniacs! For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org
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Live Music Monday at Martini\'s- 08:00PM to 12:00PM
Live music returns to Martinis every Monday night! Come down and grab $4 martinis and $10 domestic beer buckets all night long. Live music will alternate weeks between The Joe and Jerry Show and The Road Less Traveled!
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Live at the Five Spot- 05:30PM to 07:30PM
Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center. Tonight features Sarah & the Underground! For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org
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Great Cities: New York- 07:30PM to 09:30PM
Enjoy romantic "Uptown," Broadway "Downtown," and a slice of Bernstein from "Midtown"—all from the city that never sleeps!
The PSO’s 121st season closes on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 7:30 pm, at the Peoria Civic Center Theater with GREAT CITIES: NEW YORK. From the romantic sounds of Barber and MacDowell to Bernstein’s rhythmic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story to the “lullaby” of Broadway, this concert will be a whirlwind celebration of the “city that never sleeps.” Pianist Geoffrey Duce finishes his year with the PSO with MacDowell’s Piano Concerto #2.
The Pre-Concert lecture begins at 6:30 pm. Join us in the lobby as local artists display their work. Special drinks and snacks will be available to purchase!
Join Maestro Stelluto, musicians, and fellow concert-goers as we celebrate the close of our successful 121st Season at a P.S. Party at Two25 following the concert!
Tickets start at just $25 • $10 students. Purchase yours today: https://peoriasymphony.org/events/great-cities-new-york/ -
Live Music Monday at Martini\'s- 08:00PM to 12:00PM
Live music returns to Martinis every Monday night! Come down and grab $4 martinis and $10 domestic beer buckets all night long. Live music will alternate weeks between The Joe and Jerry Show and The Road Less Traveled!