My work often necessitates that I stay indoors, where I've got 24/7 phone access and Wi-fi. But I've been feeling jittery to get outdoors and enjoy the summer. Before we know it, autumn will make the air crisp before winter ices the streets and blizzards keep us indoors. The only season I find Peoria remotely manageable to live in is the summer. I love how Midwesterners live it up from May to August, grilling out every week and playing host to fun events...like Thursday night Jazz at the Riverfront Landing. It's the place where Jeff and I fell in love...and for just a moment when I'm walking along the water I can pretend I live in an actual city and not disconnected in the midst of hundreds of acres of corn.
Every Thursday night from 7:30-9:30 p.m., a different jazz band will play on the Riverfront...a pretty good crowd usually turns up, especially since admission is free. It's really relaxing to enjoy the evening, listen to classic music and read a good book on a bench overlooking the sunset.
Of course the kids couldn't care less about the music...They love to slap on their swimsuits and play in the fountain with their friends. It's a great "family outing" because the kids and adults can both find their niche to enjoy yet still mingle in the same quarters.
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