History Tours, Salsa & Decade of Decadence, Celtic Fire, Sip & Stroll & Irish Fest
Published: Thu, 08/24/23
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| Naughty to Nice & Roots of the River City History Tours This Weekend |
| Experience Peoria’s Prohibition days, the raucous Roaring ’20s and the City’s wink toward vice in the 1930s with the Naughty to Nice Tour on Friday. And on Saturday, learn about Peoria history from its earliest days as a French fur trading outpost in the late 1600s. Both tours are hosted by the Peoria Historical Society. |
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| Salsa & Decade of Decadence at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard This Weekend |
| Learn to Salsa on Friday and enjoy tunes from the hair metal era of the 80s on Saturday. 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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| Celtic Fire at ICC Performing Arts Center on Saturday |
| Featuring classic Celtic music, a sighting of Merida plus a whimsical Selkie, all portrayed through aerial art and Irish dance. AerFire and Isle of Erin are sharing the stage to bring you a dynamic show. |
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| Sculpture Walk Sip & Stroll on August 31 |
| Start the evening with three drinks from Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, then take a private tour of Sculpture Walk Peoria and leave with a goodie bag. Must be 21 to attend. |
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| Peoria Irish Fest (Erin Feis) is This Weekend on the Peoria Riverfront |
| Featuring Irish music, food, highland games, Irish dance performances, mass on Sunday morning plus a cultural village, live Irish bands and more. |
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| Violins of Hope at the Peoria Riverfront Museum |
| Our newest article features the Violins of Hope exhibition at the Peoria Riverfront Museum running through the end of August. The exhibit commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Peoria Holocaust Memorial which is located on the Museum’s grounds. |
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| Fairs & Festivals for 2023 |
| Summer's almost over, but there are still several remaining area festivals and fairs. Check out our article for more information - we've got you covered. |
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| 2023 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
| Check out our 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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