Out and About

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A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

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Peoria Municipal Band ready for the 2025 summer season

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JUL 1

Peoria Women's Club has long-standing impact on Peoria’s civic and cultural landscape

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JUN 25

Pekin First Fridays - a festive summer series and creative hub

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JUN 18

Valencia Davis of V’s Visions on the one-year anniversary of her Peoria studio

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JUN 10

David Getz's original theatrical production "Ruth: The Musical" returns to Five Points Washington

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JUN 4

Peoria’s Juneteenth Fest designed to unite community and honor culture, history, and unity

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MAY 27

Fondulac District Library serenades East Peoria with Music in the Park

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MAY 20

Under 21 and love music? Harmonize Peoria has a stage for you

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. This free music series is designed especially for artists under 21, offering young musicians the chance to gain stage experience, jam with different host bands each week, and perform using a collection of donated instruments — all in a welcoming, garage-style setting. Kindall also shares how her work with Peoria Music Live connects to the mission of Harmonize Peoria and the vision behind this creative community space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.