PEKIN MAIN STREET HOST "ARTS FIESTA" AT THE SPEAKEASY ART CENTER IN DOWNTOWN PEKIN

Russ and Christal Hamm look over some art work displayed by Illinois Central College Students as part of Pekin Main Street's "Arts Fiesta" held at the Speakeasy Art Center in downtown Pekin

Story and Photos by Publisher Ed Emmons

Executive Director of Pekin Main Street Melida Heien had an idea for a fundraiser, have a make your own taco bar, music, refreshments, and art in one place for people to come and have a good time. That idea came true Thursday night as PMS hosted a "Arts Fiesta" held at the Speakeasy Art Center in downtown Pekin.

Left: Guest move through the taco bar at PMS "Arts Fiesta" held at the Speakeasy art center





Right: Jane Kuban and Amber Frazell look at some of the juried art by ICC students



Right: Saxophone player Nathan See of the jazz ensemble band Noodles and Chicken, 2011 winners of Pekin's got talent.

Food for the event was donated by Hacienda Fuentes located, with lettuce and cheese donated by Morton Villa and Morton Terrace. Pekin Main Street members also donated for the "Arts Fiesta"

Volunteering for the event were PMS members, Jim Donahue, Eileen Lash, Chris Deverman, Pat Rogers, Courtney Antonini, and Greg Henderson, and Director Melida Heien. Also volunteering was Holly Eitenmiller, a member of the art center.

Left: Artwork displayed by ICC students






Right: Artwork displayed by ICC students

Melida is hoping that proceeds from the "Arts Fiesta" will help hold Pekin Main Street through the winter months, as things slow down.

Right: Members of the jazz ensemble band Noodles and Chicken are, Eric Wrigley( Piano ), Nathan See ( Saxophone ), Derrick Sparrius ( Bass player ), Alex Nievar (Drums), and Adam Wiseman (guitar).

Winners of the 2011 Pekin's got Talent Noodles and Chicken provided music for the event.

Left: Wall artwork displayed by ICC displayed at the Speakeasy art center as part of PMS, "Arts Fiesta" tonight in downtown Pekin.

Right: More artwork displayed by ICC students


The mission of Pekin Main Street is to preserve, restore, and revitalize Pekin's downtown area, both aesthetically and economically, through educating the entire community to the benefits of Pekin's downtown.

Left: A Margarita glass holds the donations put in by event guest.




Right: artwork displayed by ICC students







Left: Guitarist Adam Wiseman plays with his jazz ensemble band Noodles and Chicken at Thursday nights "Art Fiesta held at the Speakeasy art center.


Right: Guest eat and enjoy the band Noodles and Chicken


Left: art work on display by ICC students











Right: art work displayed by ICC students as part of Pekin Main Street's " Art Fiesta" Thursday night at the Speakeasy art center in downtown Pekin.

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