October Luncheon: A Woman of Mystery
Thursday, October 9, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Doors Open at 11)
Peoria Women’s Club
Join us for an afternoon of intrigue and theatrical storytelling as we kick off a month of mystery leading up to the 007 Ball.
Following lunch, we welcome Laura Keyes, acclaimed historical interpreter with Historic Voices, performing as Irene Adler—the only woman to outsmart Sherlock Holmes. In A Scandal in Bohemia (1891), Adler earns Holmes’s admiration not through romance, but by matching his intellect and staying one step ahead.
Photo Credit: Robert Kaplafka
Adler’s independence and cleverness made her a rare figure in Victorian literature. She stood out at a time when women were often written as either villains or victims. That same spirit has long defined the women of the Peoria Women’s Club, who have pursued knowledge, creativity, and public service since 1886. This performance offers a fitting tribute to women who think for themselves and change the story.
**No video recording will be allowed of Laura Keyes’ performance**
REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 5th!
For more details on upcoming events, contact Connie Knoblauch at 309-231-0250 or social@peoriawomensclub.com
