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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.

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Dr. Joshua Russell is the new Artistic Director of...

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2025/11/25

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Joshua Russell, the new Artistic Director of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale.

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5:00

Central Illinois Ballet to stage ‘The Nutcracker’

Out and About ·

2025/11/19

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jessie Williams, Artistic Director of Central Illinois Ballet, about their upcoming production of The Nutcracker.

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5:00

‘Annie’ coming to Peoria Players Theatre

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2025/11/04

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Mary Ellen Ulrich, Director of "Annie," opening November 7 at Peoria Players Theatre.

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Peoria Symphony Orchestra preparing for Handel at St....

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2025/10/29

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Maestro George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming concert Handel at the Cathedral.

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Bradley University Theatre’s first full musical since...

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2025/10/22

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners speaks with director Al Oltmanns about "Into the Woods," Bradley University Theatre’s first full musical since 2017.

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5:00

'Terrain Biennial 2025' grassroots festival brings...

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2025/10/15

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with artist Barbie Perry about Terrain Biennial 2025. This global art festival brings art to front yards, porches, and rooftops in neighborhoods around the world — including central Illinois!

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Peoria artist Qingjun Huang creates photographs...

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2025/10/08

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with artist Qingjun Huang, joined by translator Liu Yang, about the exhibition "In Her Silence, God" now on display at The Foster Gallery in Peoria.

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‘Fest in the Garden’ music and arts festival runs...

Out and About ·

2025/10/02

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Duncan Katlack about Fest in the Garden.

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4:50

From Cozy Reads to Creative Teens: Here’s what’s new...

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2025/09/24

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Davis of Peoria Public Library. Davis discusses the library’s wide array of programming this autumn that will be a perfect fit for falling temperatures and cozying up with a book.

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First-ever 'Readers and Writers Rendezvous' coming to...

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2025/09/17

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to Cheryl Langley, General Manager of The Book Nook about the first-ever ‘Readers and Writers Rendezvous’ event, taking place Saturday, September 27, 10AM-5PM at the Peoria Civic Center.

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4:50

Indian classical music part of Heartland Festival...

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2025/09/11

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanday, conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, about "Sitar and Symphony."

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Group exhibition ‘MAKE | BELIEVE’ explores the space...

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2025/09/03

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Susanne Nestory, gallery consultant for Bradley University’s Department of Art and Design, about “MAKE | BELIEVE” — a dynamic group exhibition curated by Marcella Hackbardt.

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4:50

Tony Award winning musical 'Memphis' coming to Peoria...

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2025/08/26

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with April Hudson, cast member in Peoria Players Theatre’s production of ‘Memphis.’

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Peoria Irish Fest returns to the Peoria RiverFront...

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2025/08/20

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Tom McConnaughay, Entertainment Chair for Peoria Irish Fest.

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Peoria Riverfront Museum hosts ‘How Graphic Novels...

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2025/08/13

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Kristan McKinsey of the Fine Arts Society of Peoria about the upcoming lecture "How Graphic Novels Became an Art Form for Everyone (Really)."

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4:30

India Fest returns to the Peoria Riverfront August 16

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2025/08/06

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Indo-American Society of Peoria board member Krupal Sanghvi about the upcoming India Fest.

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4:30

Kickapoo Creek Festival features live music,...

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2025/07/30

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central talks with Friends of Rocky Glen board member Valerie Wolfe about the upcoming Kickapoo Creek Festival. This free three-day event takes place at Sommer Farm, August 8-10.

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4:30

Project 1612 presents Ripples: The 10th Anniversary...

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2025/07/23

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jessica Bingham, co-founder of Project 1612, about Ripples: The 10th Anniversary Invitational. This milestone exhibition brings together seven past Project 1612 artists exploring powerful themes like identity, climate change, and history.

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4:30

Boogie Night disco costume dance party returns to...

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2025/07/16

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, about the return of Boogie Night — the CAC’s annual disco costume dance party.

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4:30

Peoria Municipal Band ready for the 2025 summer season

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2025/07/08

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Dr. David Vroman, conductor of the Peoria Municipal Band, about their exciting 2025 season.

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