Brown Bag It

Holding true to a solid long-standing tradition of community entertainment for all ages, the 2008 Peoria Area Community Events Brown Bag-It Series presents another season of fine musical performances.  Held during the lunch hours in the heart of downtown Peoria, Brown Bag-It continues to offer a taste of quality local musicians with diversified talents and style.  From jazz combos to banjos, youth municipal bands to swing bands, PACE provides delightful melodies FREE for all ages.  The season kicks off in June and runs through August 30th.  Entertainers perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza.

2008 Schedule of Performances:

June 2 Ken Carlyle
June 4 Rich Selquist
June 6 Barry Cloyd
June 9 Singsations
June 11 Joe Couri
June 13 David McDonald
June 16 Ready Steady Go
June 18 Robin Akins & Jeff Steenrod
June 20 Chris Vallillo
June 23 Undivided
June 25 Jimmy Binkley - 21st Annual Sr. Citizens Day
June 27 PPD Community Children’s Theater Cast of Oklahoma & Park Troupe Mirage
June 30 The Local 26 All Stars

July 2 Barry Cloyd
July 7 Bill Hardesty Orchestra
July 9 Ken Carlyle
July 11 PPD Summer Band & Orchestra
July 14 Ready Steady Go
July 16 Joe Couri
July 18 Rich Selquist
July 21 Chuck Cunningham Combo
July 23 Robin Akins & Jeff Steenrod
July 25 John Heasly
July 28 Hugh Higgins
July 30 Ed and Janet Kaizer Quartet

August 1 Tim Holl Quartet
August 4 David McDonald
August 6 Chris Vallillo
August 8 Barry Cloyd
August 11 Nancy West & The Colleagues
August 13 Rich Selquist
August 15 Ready Steady Go
August 18 John Heasly
August 20 Ken Carlyle
August 22 River City Banjos
August 25 Hugh Higgins
August 27 Robin Akins & Jeff Steenrod
August 29 Jim Park & The Starlighters

Please come join us for outstanding entertainment!