83 episodes

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.

Out and About WCBU Peoria Public Radio

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

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.

    Peoria Ballet's 'Sleeping Beauty' brings the classic tale to life through dance

    Peoria Ballet's 'Sleeping Beauty' brings the classic tale to life through dance

    On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois to chat with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher of the Peoria Ballet about their upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, taking place at Five Points Washington on April 26-27.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 10 min
    Peoria's youth shines in ART Inc.'s production of 'Once on This Island Jr.'

    Peoria's youth shines in ART Inc.'s production of 'Once on This Island Jr.'

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Romain, Executive Director and co-founder of Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow, about their upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 8 min
    Film takes center stage at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

    Film takes center stage at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with John Morris, President and CEO of Peoria Riverfront Museum, about all things film at the PRM's Giant Screen Theater!
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 12 min
    ArtHAUS Peoria combines historic beauty found on Moss Avenue with art

    ArtHAUS Peoria combines historic beauty found on Moss Avenue with art

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chelsea and Alex Carmona about ArtHAUS Peoria, taking place April 20-21. Featuring five beautiful homes and seven world-renowned artists, ArtHAUS Peoria is an exciting event that will appeal to art lovers, history buffs and anyone interested in exploring the historical beauty and new creative relevance of Moss Avenue in Peoria.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 8 min
    From high fashion to street fashion, Peoria Fashion Week is back

    From high fashion to street fashion, Peoria Fashion Week is back

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Peoria Fashion Week co-founder Chanel Hargrave-Murray about the exciting events taking place April 2-6 at Expo Gardens.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 8 min
    Jazz up your spring with the Central Illinois Jazz Society

    Jazz up your spring with the Central Illinois Jazz Society

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with musician Ellen Monteith about upcoming Central Illinois Jazz Society performances — as well as exciting new opportunities for students!
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Top Podcasts In Arts

Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak
Lemonada Media
Fresh Air
NPR
The Moth
The Moth
99% Invisible
Roman Mars
Fashion People
Audacy | Puck
Fantasy Fangirls
Fantasy Fangirls

You Might Also Like