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Live at the Five Spot - Holis7icsfri10jul(jul 10)6:30 pmsat11(jul 11)8:30 pm

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Live at the Five Spot featuring the Holis7ics will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30 pm. Advanced online admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members until 5 pm the day of event or at the door cost is $12 for members or $16 for non-members if capacity hasn't been reached with advance online sales. You may bring your own food and drinks. For advanced tickets, visit https://309tix.com

Move and groove to the experience of The Holis7ics, a seven-piece powerhouse fusing rock, funk, and soul into a high-voltage sound that's as fresh as it is unforgettable. Featuring a new lead vocalist, an all-star lineup with trumpet and saxophone - this band is a celebration of musical chemistry and raw talent.

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July 10, 2026 6:30 pm - July 11, 2026 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes. Their popular live entertainment...

The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes. Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month. The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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Upstage Theatre Company - The Manhattan Dollssat11jul12:00 pm

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Upstage Theatre Company will present The Manhattan Dolls at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall (located at 416 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria) beginning at Noon. Featuring a dinner the show and a cash bar, tickets are $59 for adults, $29 for ages 4 - 12 and $57 for senior citizens and are available at https://upstagetheatrepeoria.com

Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and join The Manhattan Dolls on a “Sentimental Journey” through the great music of the 30s and 40s. Sit back and enjoy these timeless classics, or if you’re ‘In the Mood” get up and dance! Sentimental Journey blends beautiful ballads with your favorite toe-tapping tunes, and of course, in classic USO fashion, takes some time to honor our brave men and women in the military. From boogie woogie to the blues, Sentimental Journey celebrates the best the Great American Songbook has to offer.

ABOUT THE DOLLS: The Manhattan Dolls originated in New York City in 2009 and are swing-style female vocal trios with the sound of The Andrews Sisters. Started by former USO Girl, The Dolls travel the world performing for military events, air shows, award ceremonies, parades, jazz clubs, concert series, you name it! They have been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, BBC Radio London, Fox and Friends, LX 4 NY, The Tucson Morning Blend, Cincinnati Local 12 and more. They have had the pleasure of performing with famous bands including The Jive Aces in the UK, The Cotton Candies in France and The George Gee Orchestra and The Stan Rubin Orchestra in NYC.

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July 11, 2026 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR)

416 Hamilton Blvd.

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Peoria Historical Society - World's Most Beautiful Drivesat11jul10:00 am12:00 pm

Upstage Theatre Company - The Manhattan Dollssat11jul6:00 pm

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Upstage Theatre Company will present The Manhattan Dolls at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall (located at 416 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria) beginning at 6 pm. Featuring a dinner the show and a cash bar, tickets are $59 for adults, $29 for ages 4 - 12 and $57 for senior citizens and are available at https://upstagetheatrepeoria.com

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July 11, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR)

416 Hamilton Blvd.

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