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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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Peoria Women's Club has long-standing impact on...

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2025/07/01

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lynette Steger, First Vice President of the Peoria Women's Club, about the organization’s long-standing impact on Peoria’s civic and cultural landscape.

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Pekin First Fridays - a festive summer series and...

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2025/06/25

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Terri Gambetti, President of Pekin Main Street, about Pekin First Fridays — a festive summer series that is a hub of creativity.

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Valencia Davis of V’s Visions on the one-year...

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2025/06/18

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners catches up with artist Valencia Davis of V’s Visions as she marks the one-year anniversary of her studio on Sheridan in Peoria.

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David Getz's original theatrical production 'Ruth:...

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2025/06/10

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with local composer David Getz to discuss "Ruth: The Musical". His original theatrical production returns to Five Points Washington on July 12 and 13.

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Peoria’s Juneteenth Fest designed to unite community...

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2025/06/04

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Ray Flacko, one of the founding members of Peoria's Juneteenth Fest, about the 2025 event taking place Saturday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at John H. Gwynn Park.

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Fondulac District Library serenades East Peoria with...

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2025/05/27

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Laura Warren-Roberts of Fondulac District Library about “Music in the Park” — a free, family-friendly summer concert series held in East Peoria’s Levee Park.

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Under 21 and love music? Harmonize Peoria has a stage...

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2025/05/20

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners chats with Kindall Reuschel, Founder and Director of Harmonize Peoria, about Garage Band Open Stage.

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New initiative provides free arts education to...

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2025/05/14

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Shannon Cox, Executive Director of the Peoria Art Guild, about "Art Without Boundaries." This bold new initiative provides free arts education to all youth under 18 across central Illinois, removing financial and transportation barriers.

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Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents 'Star Crossed...

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2025/05/07

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 the final concert of their 127th season, "Star Crossed Letters."

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Peoria artist Jeremie Draper celebrates women by...

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2025/04/30

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jeremie Draper, owner of J. Draper Glass, about a heartfelt way to celebrate the women in our lives.

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Youth Music Illinois Executive Director Lidia Riley...

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2025/04/23

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lidia Riley, Executive Director of Youth Music Illinois. YMI is preparing for an exciting concert with local band JC and the Redemption on April 28 at 7:30 PM at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton.

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'Place and Displacement' examines the impact of urban...

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2025/04/16

Elizabeth Klise of the Peoria Historical Society details a new exhibition that examines the impact of urban renewal on Peoria’s Southtown neighborhood.

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Artist Lori Reed talks about the Harvard Avenue...

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2025/04/09

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artist Lori Reed about the Harvard Avenue Artists Show, now on view through the end of April at Exhibit A Gallery in Peoria Heights.

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Director Scott Kanoff previews 'John Proctor is the...

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2025/04/02

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Scott Kanoff, Professor in the Theater Arts Department at Bradley University, about the upcoming production of “John Proctor is the Villain,” running April 9–13 at Bradley's Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts.

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Chanel Hargrave-Murray talks about the upcoming...

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2025/03/26

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois sits down with Chanel Hargrave-Murray, co-founder and organizer of Peoria Fashion Week, which takes place April 3–5 at Four Points Sheraton in Downtown Peoria.

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Jon Young shares his passion for making dance accessible

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2025/03/19

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jon Young, owner of Young Dance Inc., about his passion for making ballroom, Latin, and swing dance accessible across Central Illinois.

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Scottish Rite reborn: Upcoming changes to one of...

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2025/03/13

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Garrett Zimmerman, director of operations for TempleLive Entertainment and Events, to discuss the grand reopening of the historic Scottish Rite Theatre — now known as "TempleLive Peoria Scottish Rite".

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The Nikki Malley Quartet explores unique genre...

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2025/03/06

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Nikki Malley to discuss the upcoming Central Illinois Jazz Society concert featuring the Nikki Malley Quartet. Known for their innovative blend of traditional and contemporary jazz, the quartet explores everything from hard bop to unexpected genre influences, creating a fresh and dynamic sound.

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Atmospheric horror and local lore collide in...

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2025/02/27

On this episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with local author, human rights activist and educator Joe Chianakas about his upcoming horror novel Darkness Calls, set for release on March 4.

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"That’s What She Said": A night of empowering women’s...

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2025/02/20

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Nikki Romain, executive director of ART Inc., about the upcoming "That’s What She Said" event, taking place March 1 at the Romain Arts & Culture Center.

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