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Contemporary Art Center News - March 21, 2023
Arts and Entertainment
March 23, 2023
From: Contemporary Art Center
Live at the Five Spot:
Lizzi Neal Band (Blues / Rock)
Friday, March 24, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
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.
Decades of combined experience and a love of all genres by Lizzi Neal Band culminates in a contemporary Blues/Soul sound. From an early age, Blues, Soul and Jazz influenced powerhouse performer Lizzi Neal’s extensive vocal range along with songwriting skills. Together with lead guitarist Dave Neal, the originals range from witty, upbeat jazzy numbers to sultry heart wrenching soul songs. Melodic rhythms mixed with smokin’ leads pour fluidly from Dave Neal’s guitar. The rhythm section, consisting of Chuck Loth on bass guitar and Danny Garcia on drums, glues it all together.
Win a chance to stay overnight in an Airbnb property in Peoria Heights with tonight’s raffle:
“airbnb in the Heights Basket”, a $400 value is donated by Jim & Rebecca Brunmitt / 360 Home Design.
Extra March Five Spot Music Event!
Live at the Five Spot:
Joe Metzka Band (Blues, Vintage Soul)
Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm -
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.
Joe Metzka has explored just about every genre of music and has settled in on the blues. His set list may still wander about into Jazz or R&B, but it’s all colored in the deep blue of blues. Joe leads the way down the road to nostalgia like no one else can, laid back and easy, his raspy voice a counter to the crisp licks from his guitar. Joining Joe is Rusty Hall on keys, Tim Brickner on bass and Courtez Banks on drums. Hear his music and learn more about this St. Louis based artist at www.joemetzka.com
CAC Artist's Member Group Exhibition
at Studios on Sheridan
March 3 - April 15
Award Winners:
Best of Show/$250, Natalie Jackson, Feeling Butterflies, photography
1st Place/$150, Tanya Bayer, Joni, mixed media on paper
2nd Place/$100, Kent Broadbent, Sorrow, cold wax and oil on panel
3rd Place/$50, Janet Newton, Elie in the Woods, acrylic on canvas
Honorable Mention, Quingjun Huang, The Stuff of Live Streamers, photography
The judge for awards was Nana Ekow Maison, instructor of Art at Bradley University and curator of art at 1st United Methodist Church. Nana Ekow Maison was born in Ghana and studied there through his undergraduate education. He then came to the USA to complete a master’s degree at Bradley University. In 2004, he completed his MA in Fine Art.
The public is invited to the Closing Reception on Saturday, April 15, 6:00-8:00pm.
There is no charge to attend the 1st Friday event or the closing reception.
Photographer Seeks Subjects
Photographer Qingjun Huang seeks subjects to immortalize in a photograph. He wants to photograph some people in Central Illinois in the next few months as Fuji is sponsoring him to participate in a traveling international group photography exhibition. So far, he has created one of Peorian Whitney Jensen, that was displayed in his exhibit at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria in 2022.
UPCOMING EDUCATION:
Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesdays, April 11 - May 9, 6:30-7:25 pm
Tuesdays, April 11 - May 9, 7:30-8:25 pm
Saturday, April 22 - Sunday, April 23, 9:00-4:30pm
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, April 6, 2023 ~ 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.
Friday, April 7, 2023 ~ 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.
Gallery Talk at 6:30pm: Jonathan Higgins - Preston Jackson Gallery
Gallery Talk at 7:30pm: Hattie Lee - Gallery 3R
Live at the Five Spot: The Brazilionaries (Samba/Pop)
Friday, April 14, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
Sponsored by Joseph Borsberry Law Offices
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, April 20, 2023 ~ 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
Friday, April 21, 2023
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
Live at the Five Spot: ZA FUNK! (Soul, Funk, Blues)
Friday, April 28, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
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, May 4, 2023 ~ 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.
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, May 18, 2023 ~ 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