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Out and About
A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Each week, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event.If you have an arts and culture event/happening and would like to submit it for consideration to be featured on Out and About, click here!Out and About is made possible in part by PNC Financial Services and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
Episodes
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United Presbyterian Church of Peoria presents Heart to Art
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rev. Debra Avery of United Presbyterian Church of Peoria…
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Yvonne Greer’s guide to arts and culture in Greater Peoria
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois turns the tables on longtime Peoria broadcaster, fitness…
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Casablanco Creative presents Blood Moon Oct. 15-31 in Downtown Peoria
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rick Blanco, founder of Casablanco Creative, about Blood…
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Peoria Players Theatre presents 'Dracula' on stage Oct. 9-11 and 15-18
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to Director Jake Van Hoorn about Dracula, on stage Oct. 9-11…
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Peoria Reads celebrates 25 years with block party
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Kathryn McBride of Peoria Public Library about the 25th…
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Photo exhibit explores Peoria's 'forgotten sculptor' Joseph Petarde
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Elizabeth Klise, executive director of the Peoria…
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64th annual Fine Art Fair returns Sept. 26 and 27 to the Peoria Riverfront
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Megan Scott, executive director of the Peoria Art Guild…
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Pekin Marigold Festival taking place Sept. 9-13 at Mineral Springs Park
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Amy McCoy, executive director of the Pekin Area Chamber…
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Peoria Dragon Boat Race coming to the Peoria Riverfront Sept. 13
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Mengrong Taylor, chair of the Peoria Chinese Association…
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Peoria Area Repair Café coming to River City Labs Sept. 12
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Brady, co-founder of the Peoria Area Repair…
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Heartland Festival Orchestra opens new season Sept. 11 in Washington
On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanday, artistic director and conductor of the…
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Gems of the Prairie Quilters present annual quilt show Aug. 22 and 23
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Joyce Blank of Gems of the Prairie Quilters about the…
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For What It’s Worth: A Tribute to Stephen Stills in Song & Story, coming Aug. 22
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Barry Cloyd about For What It’s Worth: A Tribute to…
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Annual Summer Festa Picnic coming to Hickory Grove Park
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rhonda Ossola Parker of the Italian American Society…
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Chillicothe Players Theatre presents 'The Great Gatsby'
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Roseanne Urbanc of Chillicothe Players Theatre about…
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Gratus Choral Ensemble presents The Lost Birds
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Cory Boulton of Bradley University about The Lost Birds…
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Heartland Latin Dancers present Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers about Latin…
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River City Pride Festival adds Artist Row for July 18 event
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jake Bowers of Peoria Proud about this year’s River City…
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Peoria Municipal Band celebrates 89th season of free summer concerts
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. David Vroman, director of the Peoria Municipal…
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Introducing the new West Peoria Farmers Market
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Emily Huff about the new West Peoria Farmers Market…
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Five Points Washington’s Community Art Fair
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Wheeler, special events assistant at Five…
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Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chanel Hargrave-Murray of the Peoria Park District…
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YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest set for June 13 on Peoria Riverfront
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM about this…
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Morton Public Library's Groove in the Garden Concert Series returns
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Alissa Williams of the Morton Public Library about…
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Mackinaw Music International Wine and Craft Beer Festival
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard…
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Robert Ketchens feature exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with social realist painter Robert Ketchens about his…
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Peoria Heights holds annual Fine Art Fair
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Angela Bottrell, co-chair of the Peoria Heights Fine…
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Wheels O’ Time Museum celebrates transportation history
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diana Klein, executive director of the Wheels O’ Time…
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Central Illinois Youth Symphony celebrates 60 years
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lidia Riley, Executive Director of the Central…
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Peoria World Affairs Council looks at climate change and Indigenous communities
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Angela Weck, executive director of the Peoria Area…
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Liv Warfield performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Peoria native and singer-songwriter, director, and…
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Bradley University presents poetry reading and Q&A night with Adrienne Su
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Claire McQuerry, Associate Professor and Director of…
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New Dallinger series celebrates the joy of learning and women’s voices
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Catherine Lawless, Bradley University's Associate…
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Prairie Wind Ensemble presents free concert on March 19 in Washington
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsParnters talks with Dan Dietrich, trombonist with the Prairie Wind Ensemble, about their…
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Brimfield Public Library’s Local Author Fair
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chip Joyce, marketing and outreach coordinator for…
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The Heartland Festival Orchestra presents French Impressions
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanday, Artistic Director and Conductor of…