Whisper & Shout:

Open Mic for Poetry

Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 ~ 8:00-10:00pm

Every 1st & 3rd Thursday

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: Sheri Purpose Hall

Sheri Purpose Hall is a prolific author, highly decorated performance artist and founder of East of Red ArtHouse and CEO of Poetry for Personal Power. She is the author of four books, including a workbook Writing Wrongs: Writing to Heal which won an award from Bike for the Brain. She has been awarded many high-profile honors, grants and residencies and represented Kansas City at numerous national Poetry Slams. Learn more at Sheri Purpose Hall (spokenpurpose.com)

Mardi Gras Salsa at CAC

Friday, Feb 17, 2023 - Dress up and compete for prizes!

Every 3rd Friday

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

No partner is required. Mostly Salsa music is played but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin styled pop and R&B also. Bring your own food and drink or order take out from the Rhythm Kitchen. Pop, water and ice for sale on the floor for $1.00

LAST WEEK!

Harold Boyd & Rhea Edge: Lost Lore 

Ends February 18 - Preston Jackson Gallery

As fellow artists, educators and administrators, Rhea Edge of Eureka College and Harold Boyd of Illinois State University have shared a long partnership in the downtown Bloomington arts community, both showing work at the Beluga Press Art Gallery. 

LAST WEEK!

Rhea Edge & Harold Boyd: PrintMakers 

Ends February 18 - Gallery 3R

Boyd’s gestural figures defy gravity, exploring lithography, etching and relief printmaking with fluid lines in a largely black and white world. Edge brings us the power of stealth bombers and predatory birds in these abstracted etchings, lithographs and relief prints. Unframed prints will be for sale during February 1st Friday.

Photos of Reception - Video

Live at the Five Spot: Turas (Irish/Folk)

Featuring dance performances by Flynn School of Irish Dance.

Friday, Feb 24, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm 

Every 2nd & 4th Friday

BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $12-nonmembers, $8-members, + fees

(till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $16-nonmembers, $12-Members

Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached.

Sponsored by: Norm & Louise Hodge, Peoria Irish Fest and St. Patrick's Society of Peoria

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

Thursday, March 2, 2023 ~ 8:00-10:00pm

Every 1st & 3rd Thursday

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: Arrie Lane

1st Friday Studio Tour

Friday, March 3, 2022 ~ 5:00-9:00pm ~ free event

Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique and creative talents of local artists

Live at the Five Spot: Dorann & The Soul Mystics (Soul, R&B)

Friday, March 10, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm

Every 2nd & 4th Friday

BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $12-nonmembers, $8-members, + fees

(till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $16-nonmembers, $12-Members

Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

Thursday, March 16, 2023 ~ 8:00-10:00pm

Every 1st & 3rd Thursday

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: Aubrey Barnes - Aubs

St. Patrick's Salsa at CAC

Friday, March 17, 2023 - Dress up and compete for prizes!

Every 3rd Friday

Introductory Dance Lesson: 8:30-9:30 pm

Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Jon Young

Open Dancing: 9:30-midnight - music by Jon Young

ADMISSION AT THE DOOR ONLY: $8.00 nonmembers, $5.00 CAC members

Combined Reception

Saturday, March 18, 6:30-8:30

free admission, donation requested.

featuring music by Natronicus, (aka, Nathan Parks) of Bloomington, who will perform on piano a mix of classical and improvisational works.

Artists of Manneken Press - February 24-April 14 - Preston Jackson Gallery

Hattie Lee: Joy Intwined - February 24-April 7 - Gallery 3R

*Seeking Donations for wine and food. Contact Darlene for information

Live at the Five Spot: Lizzi Neal Band (Blues / Rock)

Friday, March 24, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm

Every 2nd & 4th Friday

BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $12-nonmembers, $8-members, + fees

(till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $16-nonmembers, $12-Members

Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached.

Live at the Five Spot: Joe Metzka Band (Blues, Vintage Soul)

Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm

Added March Five Spot Music Event!

BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $12-nonmembers, $8-members, + fees

(till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $16-nonmembers, $12-Members

Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reache