River City History Tour, Jamm Sammich, Dome Planetarium 60th Anniversary & Juneteenth Concert
Published: Thu, 06/15/23
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| Peoria Historical Society Roots of the River City Tour is Saturday |
| Hear an overview of Peoria history from its earliest days as a French fur trading outpost in the late 1600s, learn about the Native Americans and French who also greatly influenced the area and how Peoria became the whiskey and earthmoving capital of the world. |
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| Jamm Sammich at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard on Saturday |
| Enjoy the band's groove-driven funk and R&B, retro 80’s tunes and island jams. Bring lawn chairs along with your own food, however no outside beverages of any kind. Wine, beer, sodas, bottled tea, water, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates will be available to purchase. |
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| The Dome Planetarium Turns 60 |
| The day will include space-themed activities in the museum lobby, a cake cutting, a new planetarium show "Space Knowledge in 1963 vs. Today" plus the movie Apollo 11: First Steps in the Giant Screen Theater to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Peoria's Dome Planetarium. |
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| The Westminster Presbyterian Church Summer Choir Camp is June 26 - 30 |
| The Annual Camp will be conducted by Sharon Samuels Reed. Designed for students in grades 2 – 6, there will also be visual arts instruction by a local painter and sculptor plus a daily snack pack sent home with each camper. |
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| The Heritage Ensemble Presents their Juneteenth Concert on Saturday |
| The American celebration will include spirituals to Broadway songs taking place at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center. |
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| The 56th Annual Itoo Society Shish-Ka-Bob is June 24 & 25 |
| Enjoy a chicken or beef shish-ka-bob, cabbage rolls, salad, bread and baklawa for dessert available for dine-in or carryout. Preorders are being offered for carry outs. This year, there will be live music by the Outsiders on Saturday evening. |
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| Fairs & Festivals for 2023 |
| Check out our latest article with annual family events for the 2023 summer season. From area festivals and fairs, we've got you covered. |
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| 2023 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
| Summer's here! Check out our new article with a listing of concerts and Peoria riverfront this summer. |
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| A Guide to Peoria Museums |
| Exploring Peoria's museums is an excellent way to spend a day. Educational and entertaining, Peoria offers something for everyone when it comes to arts, history, science, and technology. Check out our latest article about the museums in the Peoria area. |
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| Peoria Area Theatre: From Vaudeville to Modern Area Community Theatres |
| You probably know that the well-known reference to "Will it Play in Peoria?" refers to Peoria's important role in the Vaudeville circuit in the early 1900s, but what was the impact of that era on the local theatre scene in Peoria today? |
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| Looking for Ideas for a Date Night in the Peoria Area? |
| Need inspiration for a fun date night in the Peoria area? Check out our article with 10 great ideas. |
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Visit the ExplorePeoria.com |
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