Explore Peoria’s Art, Science, Nature & History by Bicycle!
Pedal Peoria's 19th Year. Rides sponsored by Peoria Riverfront Museum & the Illinois Valley Wheelm'n.
All Peoria rides are designed for the casual rider, 10 to 15 miles (1 or 2 steep hills, about 2 hours each). All riders welcome! No fee or registration. For Pedal Peoria information contact Ride Leader Sheldon Schafer at 309.682.1876 or sschafer7@gmail.com or Ride Leader Brian Cunningham for Jun 20, 27, & July 18 at 309.633.1224 or brian.cunningham58@sbcglobal.net.
Grandview Ride
Wed, May 23 | 6 pm
Start: Stadium Park on Lake Street
Highlights | Views from Grandview Drive, Prospect Road, High Point Drive, Lindbergh's airmail flight plaque
History Ride
Wed, May 30 | 6 pm
Start: Peoria Riverfront Museum (Water Street entrance)
Highlights | Riverfront, Springdale Cemetery, Randolph-Roanoke-High Street homes, Giant Oak Park, Moss Ave Homes, Frank Lloyd Wright and Frank Lloyd "Wrong" Homes
Sculpture Ride
Wed, Jun 6 | 6 pm
Start: Peoria Riverfront Museum (Water Street entrance)
Highlights | Public Sculptures around Peoria, Including Sonar Tide, Peace & Harvest, Mother Theresa, Ingersoll, various Riverfront Park sculptures & various Bradley University public sculptures
Gargoyles & Dragons Ride
Wed, Jun 20 | 6 pm
Start: Tower Park in Peoria Heights
Highlights | Discover the most famous gargoyles and dragons in town
West Peoria Ride
Wed, Jun 27 | 6 pm
Start: Peoria Riverfront Museum (Water Street entrance)
Highlights | West Peoria brick streets, St. Mary’s Cemetery & hillside prairie, and selected historic sights
East Peoria Ride
Wed, Jul 18 | 6 pm
Start: Granite City parking lot
Highlights | East Peoria Trail & views from Fon du Lac Drive
50's Soft Serve Ride
Wed, Jul 25 | 6 pm
Start: Corner of Lake & Knoxville
Highlights | 3 classic soft serve ice cream stands, ending at Lou’s Drive-In
Springdale Cemetery Ride
Thu, Aug 1 | 6 pm
Start: Peoria Riverfront Museum (Water Street entrance)
Highlights | Discover how large the cemetery really is and how much of Peoria’s history is hidden within as we ride ALL of the loops of the cemetery
Garden & Prairie Ride
Wed, Aug 9 | 6 pm
Start: Luthy Botanical Garden parking lot
Highlights | Springdale Prairie Remnant, selected city & community gardens, plus selected historic sights
Solar System Ride
Wed, Aug 15 | 6 pm
Start: Donovan Park (former golf course) parking lot
Highlights | Starting at Jupiter, follow the Rock Island Greenway past the terrestrial planets to the Sun at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and back. We will be returning just after sunset to observe the Full Moon, Jupiter and Saturn through Northmoor Observatory’s historic 104-year-old telescope
For more information contact:
Ride Leader Sheldon Schafer at 309.682.1876 or sschafer7@gmail.com; or Ride Leader Brian Cunningham for Jun 20, 27, & July 18 at 309.633.1224 or brian.cunningham58@sbcglobal.net.
PLAY • WATCH • INTERACT
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bradley’s FUSE brings award-winning interactive design & high-tech fun to Peoria Riverfront Museum!
FREE and open to the public: all FUSE activities, museum exhibitions, Dome Planetarium and Giant Screen Theater
From advertising and entertainment, to education, health care, gaming and more, interactive media professionals are the bridge between industry and creative solutions. Now Bradley University’s internationally recognized Department of Interactive Media is inviting the public to experience their groundbreaking work at FUSE 2024.
FUSE is a dynamic and engaging showcase of Bradley’s interactive media students’ work, free of charge.
To learn about this year’s FUSE, visit Bradley's website HERE
Wine and Cheese Under the Stars
A Total Eclipse of the Sun
Friday, April 26 | 7-9 PM
Dome Planetarium
Spend a night under the stars with delicious food, a variety of wines and a stellar presentation by Planetarium Director Renae Kerrigan. This evening, we look back at the recent Total Solar Eclipse, sharing stunning images, discussing the science of eclipses, and similar phenomenon on other planets. Your evening will also include a tour of the night sky, and a flight to the edge of space and back.
Each guest receives an individual Canterbury Creations charcuterie box featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts & more; up to three servings of wine; and an entertaining evening under the stars.
Doors open at 6:50 PM
The program will be in two parts, allowing time to socialize and refill your wine glass between the shows.
Ages 21+
$45 members | $55 public
Tickets can be purchased here.
This program is presented by Sun Collectors with additional support from the Visionary Society and the Planetarium and Science Club.
Presented by Kelly VanLaningham:
Tuesday, April 30, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
Coming to the Giant Screen Theater thanks to Community Host Kelly VanLaningham, join us Tuesday, April 30, 2024 for Community Pix: That Thing You Do!
Watch wily band manager Mr. White (Tom Hanks) as he helps a small town band achieve big time success when they release a Beatles-style pop song in 1964. Pennsylvania band the "Oneders" become a sensation after their drummer breaks his arm, and is replaced by jazz enthusiast, Guy Patterson, who injects something a bit different into their music.
Sponsored by Kelly VanLaningham
Laser Light Nights are back at the DOME featuring an all-new 3D experience & fresh playlist!
Sit back, relax and rock out with our new laser light system from "the worldwide leader in planetarium laser light shows," Laser Fantasy! Experience the full 3D excitement! The system features a graphics laser projector with special effects, a haze machine & a new beam projector, plus a fresh playlist of 20+ performances, from Beyoncé to The Beatles! Pick up show-enhancing spectrum glasses and refreshments at concessions!
SAT May 4
6:00 – Lasers Aerosmith
7:15 – Laser Taylor Swift
8:30 – Laser Led Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led
$7 Members | $10 Public
Buy tickets online here.
Tickets & more info also available at the Museum or by phone at 309.686.7000.
(Note: These shows contain lyrics to popular songs and some may not be suitable for all ages.)
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | Reception at 5:30 p.m., Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Experience silent film as never before in the first ever partnership between the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is proud to present a digitally restored version of Henry King’s 1925 Stella Dallas with live musical accompaniment featuring the the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. This special performance offers an extraordinary evening combining the art of film with a live musical score a that elevates the cinema into a truly immersive experience.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
5:30 p.m. - Welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
6:30 p.m. – Performance begins in the Giant Screen Theater
Tickets $75 for members, $100 for non-members
Get tickets HERE
Stella Dallas. 1925. USA. Directed by Henry King. Screenplay by Frances Marion, based on the novel by Olive Higgins Prouty. With Ronald Colman, Belle Bennett, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Digital restoration by the Museum of Modern Art and the Film Foundation, from a 35mm print held by MoMA. Accompanied by a new orchestral score composed by Stephen Horne. 110 min.
This film program is organized by Dave Kehr, Curator of Film, Sean Egan, Senior Producer, Film Exhibitions and Projects, The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Live musical accompaniment featuring Maestro George Stelluto and the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Generously sponsored by Flo and Sid Banwart
Friday, May 17, 2024 | Doors Open 6 p.m., Performance 7 p.m.
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is pleased to announce a partnership with Steinway and Sons and Sue Lutz, bringing stunning performances in the galleries to enhance our current exhibits.
Steinway and Sons is providing a Spirio B|r in our gallery, for Guest Artist Leon Lewis-Nicol to perform.
A Native of Sierra Leone, Leon Lewis-Nicol is a jazz pianist whose musical inspiration, compositions, and improvisational voice are deeply rooted in his West African Heritage and Christian beliefs. Leon is an active performing/touring artist who leads his own group and has made numerous appearances with other groups including the New York based band ‘Michael Mwenso and the Shakes’ whom he made his debut performance with at The Lincoln Center in New York City.
Lewis-Nicol will play a one-hour set in current exhibition: FRESH: New Directions in Contemporary Art , pairing his unique, modern sound with outstanding pieces of contemporary art for a visual and auditory experience like no other.
Tickets
Light hors d'oeuvres will be served before the performance. A cash bar will be available.
Sponsored by Visionary Society, Steinway & Sons and Susan Lutz, A Museum+ Program.
Laser Light Nights are back at the DOME featuring an all-new 3D experience & fresh playlist!
Sit back, relax and rock out with our new laser light system from "the worldwide leader in planetarium laser light shows," Laser Fantasy! Experience the full 3D excitement! The system features a graphics laser projector with special effects, a haze machine & a new beam projector, plus a fresh playlist of 20+ performances, from Beyoncé to The Beatles! Pick up show-enhancing spectrum glasses and refreshments at concessions!
SAT June 8
6:00 – Lasers of Oz (family friendly, 35 min)
7:15 – Laser Taylor Swift
8:30 – Laser Daft Punk
$7 Members | $10 Public
Buy tickets online here.
Tickets & more info also available at the Museum or by phone at 309.686.7000.
(Note: These shows contain lyrics to popular songs and some may not be suitable for all ages.)
