Peoria Civic Center Theater

Adam Kujawa began playing the violin in sixth grade under the leadership of Pete Martin in the Morton school district. He said the district's excellent music programs were a starting point for his now professional music career.

The downtown entertainment hub opened November with a record-setting weekend headlined by country star Keith Urban and comedian Bill Burr that attracted more than 22,000 guests.

Peoria Civic Center General Manager Rik Edgar tells WCBU that recent concert crowds have exceeded expectations after the venue stayed dormant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nearly four months ago, Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar declared “it’s time to turn the machine back on,” after the downtown entertainment venue had been shuttered for more than 500 days by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar, this weekend can’t arrive fast enough.

This week, we're talking with George Stelluto, Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra; and with Todd Kelly, about the PSO's concert this weekend.…

This week, we're talking with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's George Stelluto, and with violinist Arnaud Sussman. The PSO is presenting a concert with…

This week, we're talking with George Stelluto, Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. They're presenting a matinee concert this weekend,…

This week, we're talking with George Stelluto - Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra - and with cellist Richard Hirschl. The PSO presents a…

This week, we're on the phone with jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new season in a concert with the Ramsey Lewis…