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March

Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Contemporary Art Center - Whisper and Shoutthu05mar8:00 pm

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available at the bar and attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the the Rhythm Kitchen.  Featured Poet: Kaiserrific.  Admission is $5 for members, $8 for the public and $3 for poets* and are available in advance at https://peoriacac.org *Purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage. If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket. Kaiserrific has been writing since a very young age and performing with his poet family in other cities. Starting in 2010, he began featuring on several open mic shows in his hometown of St. Louis. Since 2012, Kaiserrific has self-published over 13 books and has been featured in several compilations with other authors. Hosting open mic shows in St. Louis since 2016 led him to launch his own show in 2019, Dat New Shit Poetry Open Mic to provide poets with an unlimited platform to perform without judges, critics and censorship. Kaiserrific is an award recipient for his outstanding performance at the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Cultural Center in Florida and a two-time award winner at the 2021 Yours Awards for Spoken Word Male Artist of the Year and Spoken Word Artist for the Year. In his spare time, the St. Louis based artist spends time with his son, prepares for appearances, and attends open mic shows to give his love and support for all artists.

Time

March 5, 2026 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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Contemporary Art Center

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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Peoria Civic Center Arena201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Rivermen vs. Pensacola Ice Flyersthu05mar7:15 pm

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The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets start at $17 in advance or $18 the day

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The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets start at $17 in advance or $18 the day of the game and are available in advance at http://ticketmaster.com

Time

March 5, 2026 7:15 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Peoria Civic Center Arena

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Rivermen

Celebrating their 40 Anniversary of Hockey being played in the “River City” in 2021, originally the team was called the Peoria Prancers (1982-83) and was...
Celebrating their 40 Anniversary of Hockey being played in the “River City” in 2021, originally the team was called the Peoria Prancers (1982-83) and was sold to Bruce Saurs in 1984 when the name changed to the Peoria Rivermen as a result of a contest conducted by the Peoria Journal Star.  Saurs owned the team for 19 seasons and won the Turner Cup (they were in the IHL at that time) that first season.  The team held professional hockey’s longest winning streak with 18 games in 1991. A member of the Southern Professional Hockey League, the Rivermen offer season tickets, group tickets as well as individual game tickets which are available at the Rivermen office located inside the Peoria Civic Center, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://Ticketmaster.com

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ICC Performing Arts Center1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

ICC Performing Arts - Langston Hughes Projectthu05mar7:30 pm

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The Langston Hughes Project will perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm.  A powerful multimedia concert performance of

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The Langston Hughes Project will perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm.  A powerful multimedia concert performance of Hughes’s kaleidoscopic poem Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz, tickets are $17.25 for students and $55.05 for adults and are available at https://icc.edu
This vibrant fusion of spoken word, live jazz, and visual storytelling brings to life Hughes’s brilliant, forward-thinking commentary on race, art, and freedom. Featuring the dynamic Dr. Ron McCurdy and his talented ensemble, the production blends gospel, blues, bebop, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and more into an unforgettable journey through African American history and culture. Originally penned in the 1960s, Hughes’s message resonates just as strongly today.
 

Time

March 5, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

ICC Performing Arts Center

1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

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Illinois Central College

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Bloomington Bison vs. Utah Grizzliesfri06mar7:00 pm

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The Bloomington Bison will take on the Utah Grizzlies at the Bloomington Arena (located at 101 S Madison St. in Bloomington) beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $27.85 and

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The Bloomington Bison will take on the Utah Grizzlies at the Bloomington Arena (located at 101 S Madison St. in Bloomington) beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $27.85 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

Time

March 6, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Bloomington Arena

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Bloomington Bison

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Peoria Art Guild203 Harrison St.

First Friday Studio Tourfri06mar5:00 pm9:00 pm

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The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at multiple locations throughout the area from 5 - 9 pm.  Organizations who participate include the Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery

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The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at multiple locations throughout the area from 5 - 9 pm.  Organizations who participate include the Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery (within the First United Methodist Church), the Contemporary Art Center, Artful Journey, the Peoria Public Library North Branch location, Wheel Art Pottery Studios, North Art Studios,  Studios on Sheridan, Creative Soul, Arelier 5835, Casa De Arte and El Mirador En El Rio where you can visit the artist studios where many artists create, display and sell their work.  Admission is free.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriaartguild.org *Please note:  not all studios participate each month.  

Time

March 6, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Peoria Art Guild

203 Harrison St.

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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

3April 5:00 pm1May 5:00 pm5June 5:00 pm3July 5:00 pm7August 5:00 pm4September 5:00 pm2October 5:00 pm6November 5:00 pm

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Peoria Art Guild

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