Peoria
Illinois
Contemporary Art Center News - October 22, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
October 25, 2024
From: Contemporary Art CenterHalloween Live at the Five Spot:
Dexter and the Funk Yard (funk/R&B)
Friday, October 25, 2024 ~ 6:30-9:30pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members,
$12-nonmembers + fees(until 5:00pm the day of event)
Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers.
About the Event: Join us for Contemporary Art Center’s Annual Halloween Live at the Five Spot, a special 3-hour event for the usual price on Friday, October 25, 6:30-9:30pm starring Dexter O’Neal & Funk Yard. Dress up to compete for Best Costume via ballot for a blown glass pumpkin created and donated by a Davenport artist Joel Ryser. Bring your food and drink or order carry out from the Rhythm Kitchen. This event will sell out, so get your discounted tickets in advance at the button above.
About the Band: Dexter O’Neal and Funk Yard is a multi-faceted Peoria-based cover band performing a variety of R&B hits that appeal to all ages. Dex and the gang have the ability to change musical forms right in front of your eyes. You can’t beat the steady driving rhythms, heavy bass lines, crazy guitar leads, sultry sax melodies, and the powerful vocals of Dexter O’Neal.
Halloween Prizes
Dress up to compete for Best Costume via ballot for a blown glass pumpkin created and donated by Davenport Iowa artist Joel Ryser.
2nd Prize is a blown glass wine stopper by J. Draper Glass.
Silence of the Lambs Raffle Basket
Donated by Borsberry Law Offices, valued at $100
Buy a chance to Win! $5 for one ticket or $20 for 5 tickets,
Inside the basket you will find: Chianti Wine, Body Lotion, Bone Crusher Novel, Silence of the Lambs Movie, Fava Beans, Purse Pouch, Pottstown $50 Gift Card
Upcoming Exhibits
Terri Shockency: Double Entendre
November 1 - December 20 ~ Preston Jackson Gallery
Terri Shockency creates paintings that are illustrated puns, and the punchline is the title. In her series, If Animals Were People, she depicts famous people as their anthropomorphic selves, revealing our absurdly happy human relationships. She began the series during the dark days of the pandemic to cheer herself and hopefully others as well.
11th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop
November 1 - December 20 ~ Gallery 3R
A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.
Current Education
Sunday, 6:30-9:00pm ~ weekly tango practice and lesson
A weekly tango practica is offered every Sunday, at Contemporary Art Center of Peoria in the 2nd floor art gallery. Traditionally, a Tango Practica is offered for dancers of all levels who have received instruction and have desire to practice.
Admission is $5.00 per person. Please bring cash and exact change. Leaders and teachers volunteer their time. Money collected is a donation to Contemporary Art Center.
Upcoming Education
Figure Drawing Class-Tuesday Afternoons, October 22-December 10, 2:00-4:00pm
THIS CLASS IS FULL. NO DROP-INS
Figure Drawing Class - Tuesday Evenings, October 22-December 10, 6:30-8:30pm
(eight 2-hour sessions) Ages: 18 & up, Minimum Students: 4, Maximum: 12
CAC Member: $75, Non-Member: $90 or Drop-in: $15 fee per class.
Upcoming Events
1st Friday Studio Tour and Gallery Talk
Friday, November 1, 2024 ~ 5:00-9:00pm ~ free event
Gallery Talk with Terri Shockency - 6:30pm - Preston Jackson Gallery
Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique & creative talents of local artists. While here, enjoy art exhibits in 3 galleries.
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, November 7, 2024 ~ 8:00-10:00pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-nonmembers, $5-members, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). Tickets at the door: $12-nonmembers, $9-members, $5-poets. Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached. Featured Poet: Eros The Prince of Poetry
Live at the Five Spot: Cousin Eddie (pop, lite rock)
Friday, November 8, 2024 ~ 6:30-9:30pm
Friday, November 15, 2024
Introductory Dance Lesson: 8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Eduardo & Beverly Caballero
Open Dancing: 9:30-midnight - music by of Eduardo Caballero
ADMISSION AT THE DOOR ONLY: $8.00 nonmembers, $5.00 CAC members
Combined Art Reception
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
free admission / donation requested, complimentary snacks & drinks
music provided by Berchtold & Stear
Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries and the 3rd floor classroom.
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, November 21, 2024 ~ 8:00-10:00pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-nonmembers, $5-members, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). Tickets at the door: $12-nonmembers, $9-members, $5-poets. Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached. Featured Poet: Featured Poet: Tiara Nicole
Live at the Five Spot: ZA Funk! (soul, funk, blues)
Friday, November 22, 2024 ~ 6:30-9:30pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees
(until 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers.
Live at the Five Spot: Joe Metzka Band (blues, vintage soul)
Friday, December 13, 2024 ~ 6:30-9:30pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees
(until 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers.