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54th Annual Fine Art Fair

54th Annual Fine Art Fair

(Photo By Flickr User rachellynnae©)   The Peoria Art Guild 54th Annual Fine Art Fair featuring works of over 150 national artists will take place on the Peoria Riverfront. Ranked as a “Top 50” art fair in the country, the Fine Art Fair is one of the largest community events on Peoria’s Riverfront. The fair is…MORE

Fine Art Fair Preview Party

Fine Art Fair Preview Party

(Photo By Flickr User rachellynnae©)   Join in for this once-a-year exclusive party! This opportunity is for you to meet and greet nationally recognized artists, view and purchase artwork prior to its release at the Fine Art Fair, and indulge in fantastic food, music and more! The Fine Art Fair Preview Party will be held on…MORE

Peoria Symphony Orchestra/Ramsey Lewis Quartet In Concert

Peoria Symphony Orchestra/Ramsey Lewis Quartet In Concert

(Photo By Flickr User Steve Rhodes)   Legendary recording artist & pianist Ramsey Lewis, the Ramsey Lewis Jazz Quartet, and the Peoria Symphony Orcnestra (PSO) offer an evening of jazz, featuring Ramsey Lewis’ Concerto for Jazz Trio and Orchestra at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday, September 17, 2016 beginning at 8pm. Chicagoan Lewis,…MORE

33rd Annual Circle City Classic

33rd Annual Circle City Classic

(Photo By Flickr User Brian Hubbard)   Get ready for “The Battle Of The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) West,” as the (CSU) Central State University Of Ohio Marauders and the (KSU) Kentucky State University Thorobreds go to battle in the 33rd Annual Circle City Classic. CSU and KSU will meet inside “The Luke (Lucas…MORE

50th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival

50th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Doug Pieper)   Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, the city of Morton, IL hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. 2016 will be the Festival’s 50th year. Come and celebrate with them! History about the Morton Pumpkin Festival: In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized by the Morton…MORE

Worldwide Day Of Play

Worldwide Day Of Play

(Photo By Flickr User Smithsonian’s National Zoo)   Check out the cool free activities you can be a part of as PNC Bank & Glen Oak Park celebrate Worldwide Day Of Play! This family event will be taking place on Saturday, September 10th at Glen Oak Park in Peoria, IL! Here is a sneak peek of…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: 20th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo

WVEL Community Scene: 20th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo

(Photo By Flickr User The U. S. Army)   The Central Illinois Black Expo is a multicultural event with a unique mix of fun activities, exhibitors, workshops, games, entertainment and more for the entire family! Don’t miss this year’s Central Illinois Black Expo, as they celebrate 20 years, Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 11am –…MORE

Chicago Football Classic Reminder

Chicago Football Classic Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User C.C, Chapman)   Hey everybody………….. “Are you ready for some HBCU Football?” If so, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL happening on this Saturday! The Chicago Football Classic’s mission is to inspire African-American high school and college students through support for programs, initiatives, and…MORE

Pekin Merigold Festival Reminder

Pekin Merigold Festival Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Joshua Hess)   The very first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2016 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting this Thursday, September 8th and ending on…MORE

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