Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle-The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer
Feb
7
9:00 AM09:00

Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle-The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer

In collaboration with Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the PWC invites you to join the Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, recognized as the oldest continuous book club in the United States. Lynette Steger, a professional educator and Peoria Women's Club board member, is the moderator.

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Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle- Apple: Skin to the Core
Mar
7
9:00 AM09:00

Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle- Apple: Skin to the Core

In collaboration with Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the PWC invites you to join the Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, recognized as the oldest continuous book club in the United States. Lynette Steger, a professional educator and Peoria Women's Club board member, is the moderator.

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Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives
Mar
7
to Mar 20

Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives

Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives 

In celebration of Women’s History Month 2025, the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), in collaboration with the Illinois Women Artists Project (IWAP), is proud to present the inaugural juried exhibition showcasing the work of contemporary female artists from Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. The exhibition will feature both 2- and 3-dimensional media, and marks the beginning of an annual tradition honoring women and the arts in our community.

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Électricité Lecture-            Creating a Stir: Early Women Artists of the Peoria Area
Mar
14
10:30 AM10:30

Électricité Lecture- Creating a Stir: Early Women Artists of the Peoria Area


Kristan H. McKinsey, Director of the Illinois Women Artists Project, will present an illustrated lecture on the lives and artistic contributions of several women from central Illinois who pursued creative careers in the 19th and 20th centuries, including two founding members of the Peoria Women’s Club. Through their stories, McKinsey will highlight their significant impact on the region’s cultural history during a time when societal norms largely discouraged women from working outside the home.

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Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Apr
4
9:00 AM09:00

Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

In collaboration with Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the PWC invites you to join the Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, recognized as the oldest continuous book club in the United States. Lynette Steger, a professional educator and Peoria Women's Club board member, is the moderator.

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Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle- Horse: A Novel
May
2
9:00 AM09:00

Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle- Horse: A Novel

In collaboration with Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the PWC invites you to join the Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, recognized as the oldest continuous book club in the United States. Lynette Steger, a professional educator and Peoria Women's Club board member, is the moderator.

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