Out and About: Recent Episodes
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A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Each week, host Jenn Gordon 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Elizabeth Klise of the Peoria Historical Society details a new exhibition that examines the impact of urban renewal on Peoria’s Southtown neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
On this episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Jonelle McCloud, manager of Peoria Park District’s Proctor Recreation Center, about the upcoming event "Black Stories Matter: Celebrating Our Roots in Cinema," taking place Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at no cost to the public.
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by William Butler, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, who talks about the upcoming 'St. Valentine’s Live at the Five Spot' featuring the legendary jazz vocalist Judy Page.
In this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Josh Schnetzler, theater manager at Five Points Washington, to get an inside look at The Wizards of Winter show coming on Dec. 5.
In this episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Doug Leunig, co-founder of Big Picture Peoria, about the upcoming Big Picture Peoria Film Festival happening Nov. 22-23.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Diane Hahn, owner of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Susie Papenhaus, president of the Peoria Historical Society board of directors, about the society's upcoming events.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Katie VandenBerg about MUSE Morton, a creative space fostering community growth in Central Illinois.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Maestro George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s 127th season.
On this episode of WCBU’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Duncan Katlack, organizer of the upcoming Art and Music in the Garden event.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gillliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Robin Albright, owner of the Zinger Zanger Shop of Curiosities and Contemplation in Germantown Hills. They discuss the upcoming event, Maybe An Art Show, taking place at her store location on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners chats with Josh Schnetzler, theater manager at Five Points Washington.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair with executive director Shannon Cox.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with artist Barbie Perry about her art installation Hope Chest on display now through Oct. 18 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz talks with Heartland Festival Orchestra's artistic director David Commanday about their upcoming "sweet" 16 season.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jae Chae, artist and assistant professor of graphic design at Bradley University.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artist, environmentalist and community advocate Jessica Thomas McGhee about her upcoming exhibition, "An Unblighted Area." You can see it at Heartland Community College Aug. 15 through Oct. 11. They talk about McGhee's local mural work, her use of trash in artwork, as well as her advocacy work with unhoused people — and how it all ties together.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Peoria Irish Fest with the festival’s entertainment chair Tom McConnaughay.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Nine, the musical, with director Chip Joyce.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artist Duffy Armstrong Farrell about her work over the years — including her latest exhibition, A Semblance of Reality, which is on display now through August 2 at Exhibit A Gallery in Peoria Heights.
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about Frame to Frame: Film Meets Art, the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s first ever series that pairs film with art from PRM's exhibition FRESH: New Directions in Contemporary Art.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with the Community Children’s Theatre about their upcoming show, The Little Mermaid, with director Kayla Harvey.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. David Vroman, conductor of the Peoria Municipal Band, about their summer concert series.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with professional artist and designer Heather Ford about her upcoming exhibition Transformative Manifestations, taking place July 5-August 16 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with local artist Valencia Davis about the opening of V's Visions, her new studio in Peoria.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with local musician Barry Cloyd about a series of must-see upcoming performances.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with nationally renowned artist Alfred Conteh about the unveiling of his new painting The Unseen Majority.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with author Joe Chianakas about his new novel Pride and Persistence.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about the annual Peoria Bach Festival with the festival's executive director Dr. John Jost.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about Sculpture Walk Peoria 2024 with Shannon Cox, executive director of the Peoria Art Guild.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois dives into a jazzy collaboration between Youth Music Illinois and the celebrated Nashville-based band The BraziLionaires taking place May 18 at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Peoria Players Theatre’s upcoming production of Big Fish with director Chip Joyce.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale's artistic director and conductor Dr. Joseph D. Henry about their upcoming performances of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on May 3 and 4 at Five Points Washington and May 5 at First United Methodist Church in Peoria.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Maestro George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's upcoming New Horizons concert, which celebrates Women's History Month.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Heartland Festival Orchestra's Artistic Director David Commanday about the Musical Fables concert, taking place at the ICC Performing Arts Center on March 2, as well as another very special upcoming event celebrating the HFO's 15th anniversary.
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 ART Inc., about the upcoming event That's What She Said: Unveiling the Triumphs of Trailblazing Women.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Davis from Peoria Public Library about the many arts and culture events happening at their locations... all at no cost!
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's annual 'Romance' concert, taking place February 17 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with actor Caleb Johnson about the upcoming production of 'Something Rotten!' at Peoria Players Theatre.
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sat in as guest host and chatted about ArtsPartners' upcoming Business of Art conference with organizers Ross Miller and Sarah Marie Dillard.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the many activities you can enjoy indoors at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria during the coldest months of the year.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Doug Hoepker of River City DJs about their new vinyl record collective and weekly DJ nights at Black Band Distillery in Peoria.
On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Corn Stock Theatre’s upcoming production of 'Puffs' with theatre manager Kenney Delaney.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Bill Conger, curator of collections and exhibitions at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, about FRESH: New Directions in Contemporary Art, now on display through September 2024.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Maestro George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming holiday concert.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Dr. John Jost about Peoria's annual sing-it-yourself Messiah, taking place Sunday, December 10 at First Federated Church.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Project 1612's upcoming one-day exhibition "kind in the right stomach" with Project 1612 co-founder Jessica Bingham and artist Whitney Johnson.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Big Picture Peoria board members Mark and Maggie Misselhorn about the upcoming Big Picture Peoria Street Festival.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about the Heartland Festival Orchestra's upcoming season with conductor David Commanday.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s international exhibition “Violins of Hope,” showcasing Jewish stories of resistance and unity through the power of musical performance.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists John Heintzman and Ann E. Coulter about their joint exhibition 'Friendship on the Line,' on display now through August 27 at the Foster Center Gallery (First United Methodist Church, Peoria).
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about all things Ignite Peoria, taking place August 12 at the Peoria Civic Center.
On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with ART, Inc.'s Executive Director Nikki Romain about the organization's upcoming five-year anniversary celebrations on August 5 and 6.
On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about the Peoria Art Guild’s upcoming "Fives" fundraiser taking place Sunday, July 30 with Executive Director Shannon Cox and Director of Development Brittany Eson.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois digs into the 40th Anniversary celebrations taking place at Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about River City Pride Weekend.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and Kira Santiago, the owner, farmer, and designer at Kira’s Flowers about the upcoming exhibition "Flowers for Ukraine."
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and Kira Santiago, the owner, farmer, and designer at Kira’s Flowers about the upcoming exhibition "Flowers for Ukraine."
Beginning this summer, six new 48' x 14' Adams Outdoor billboards will display the work of local artists and students.
On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright talks about some of the exciting events, exhibitions, and celebrations taking place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum this summer.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Marc Supreme of the YANI Collective and William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, about two upcoming Juneteenth events.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. John Jost about the annual Peoria Bach Festival, taking place June 5-9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with actress Michelle Watson and choreographer Jennifer Morris about Corn Stock Theatre’s upcoming production of "Sister Act," taking place June 2-10.
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Conductor David Commanday about the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s upcoming Beatles tribute concert “Classical Mystery Tour,” taking place Saturday, May 27 at Five Points Washington.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Madison Boedecker and Jarod Hazzard about Peoria Player’s upcoming production of the Tony nominated musical "The Wedding Singer,” directed by Robin Hunt.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with George Stelluto, Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and vocalist Debbie Wileman about the final concert of the PSO’s 125th season on Saturday, April 29 at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum.
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jerry Kolb and artist Preston Jackson about the Peoria Heights Earth Day Garden Celebration, taking place this Saturday, April 22 at the Peoria Heights Public Library.
On this week’s Out and About during Jazz Appreciation Month, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Todd Kelly and Jim Kidder about the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra, performing this Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Dingeldine Music Center.
On this week’s Out and About, Chelsie Carmona and artist Rick “Dienzo” Blanco joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about ArtHaus Peoria, an exciting new event featuring studio and historic home tours with four world renowned artists taking place April 21-23.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, theater director and long-time Peorian Eddie Urish joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about the upcoming production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” at Illinois Central College.
On this week’s Out and About, artist Lisa Nelson Raabe joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about her exhibit “The Plot Thickens.”
In this special episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Executive Director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright about her extensive background and incoming role as host of Out and About.
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz is joined by assistant director Michelle Tipsword, stage manager Chris Peterlin, and actor Ryan Salisbury to talk about Corn Stock Theatre's upcoming production of She Kills Monsters.
On this week's episode of Out and About, actors Tommy Rosecrans and Lindsey Griffith join WCBU's Jody Holtz in the studio to talk about Chillicothe Player’s upcoming production of 'Romance in D.'
On this week's episode of Out and About, Jody Holtz speaks with Megan and Jason Johnston, organizers of PeoriaCon 2023, Peoria’s premiere pop culture fest.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Peoria Symphony Orchestra Music Director Maestro George Stelluto talks about the PSO’s upcoming annual Romance concert.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Angela Weck, Executive Director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council, and Elena Gabor, Associate Professor of Communication at Bradley University talk about Central Illinois GlobalFest 2023.
On this week's episode of Out and About David Commanday, artistic director of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, joins Jody Holtz in the studio to talk about the HFO's upcoming concert, 'West Side Stories'.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce joins WCBU's Jody Holtz to talk about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production of 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Paula Graves and Tameka Mason join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s upcoming production Cadillac Crew.
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Jenn Gordon to talk with Dr. Andrew Morgan, founder of The Penguin Project, about their upcoming production of 'Footloose' the musical - youth edition.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Joseph Henry and guest artist Angela Born from the Peoria Area Civic Chorale join host Jenn Gordon to talk about An American Family Christmas!
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Artistic Director Ian Thatcher and Executive Director Wendy Thomasson join host Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Director Mary Ellen Ulrich and student performer Lily Carmack join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Community Children’s Theatre’s production of "Annie Jr.".
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams and Dyson Ramey join Jenn Gordon to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker”. Dyson is one of several new professional dancers who have joined the company this year. He will be performing the iconic role of the Nutcracker.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Chris Peterlin, Melissa Hucal, and Jeremie Glass join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production “The ReGifters”.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Maestro George Stelluto joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Joy at the Cathedral”. This all-Baroque concert features several fine soloists, including Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Simon Michal.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Tommy Rosecrans and Michelle Rosecrans join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘Death of a Salesman’.
This week’s episode of Out and About is a follow-up to part 1 of WCBU's local theatre coverage that focused on theatre's past. This episode focuses on the future of live local theatre in Greater Peoria.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Executive Director Mae Gilliland Wright from Big Picture Peoria joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the dedication of eight augmented reality enabled murals honoring notable past Peorians (and those who called the area home) who have changed our community and our world.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Edie Barnard joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Inherit the Wind." The timeless drama depicting issues of science and faith and how society grapples with these controversies is an imaginative dramatization of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial."
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Bob Parkhurst joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Dan Fogelberg: Native Son.” An ensemble cast of singers and dancers joins a 12-piece band to perform over 30 iconic Dan Fogelberg songs.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Shannon Cox and Nikki Wheeler from the Peoria Art Guild join host Jenn Gordon to talk about the 60th annual Peoria Fine Art Fair happening Saturday and Sunday (September 24 and 25) on the Peoria Riverfront.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Maestro George Stelluto and Executive Director Anthony Marotta join Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s 125th season, which opens with a program featuring Beethoven’s Ninth and Beethoven’s “The Emperor” Piano Concerto (No. 5).For information or to purchase tickets visit peoriasymphony.org.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, David Commanday, artistic director of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the opening concert of their season, entitled "Going for Baroque."The concert features Susanna Perry Gilmore on violin, one of the world's premiere musicians specializing in the Baroque Style. The performance happens Saturday, Sept. 17, at Five Points Washington.Find tickets and more information.
On this week’s episode of Out and About Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors".
On this episode of Out and About seasoned Broadway performer Bart Shatto and Cindy Dermody join host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Peoria Notre Dame Alums have Talent”. Bart has starred in numerous roles on Broadway including the lead role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables." He will be joined by other alums who have excelled in the performing arts including Cheri Beever (BHS '74), Mike Reams (AOL/SI '84), Alex Palkovic (PND '07), Rusty Brost (PND '13), Annie Carroll (PND '15), Laurel Cramer (PND '16), Will Church (PND '22), and Carissa Phan (PND '22)."PND Alums have Talent" will be held ONE NIGHT ONLY on September 3 at 7:00 pm in the Livingston Auditorium. Get your tickets now for the performance at pndhs.ejoinme.org/pndtalenttickets
On this week’s episode of Out and About Chip Joyce joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the ‘practically perfect’ musical “Mary Poppins”. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
On this week’s episode of Out and About Ryann Pugh and Marie Nelson join host Jenn Gordon to talk about The Penguin Players upcoming production of “Back to the 80’s”. The Penguin Players is an extension of The Penguin Project, a national non-profit organization founded by Dr. Andrew Morgan in Peoria, Illinois with the vision of creating unrestricted access for children with special needs to the performing arts. The Penguin Players provides performing opportunities for adults who have aged out of The Penguin Project. Performances will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center on August 19 through August 21. For tickets and information visit https://icc.edu/arts/.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sarah Marie Dillard and Brandon Mooberry join Jenn Gordon to talk about Ignite Peoria – central Illinois’ premiere arts and makers fest designed to spark creativity in the community. The event includes 2 performance stages, a live fashion photo shoot, over 90 arts and makers booths, and Sensory Ignite, a unique area designed for guests with sensory sensitivities. For more information visit https://artspartners.net/ignite-peoria/.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jerry Kolb joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the concert celebrating the release of The Accidentals and the Kaboom Collective’s album, Reimagined. The Accidentals, a 3-piece indie band, are said to be "among the most emotionally compelling songwriters of our time,” according to NPR. The band leads workshops across the country hoping to inspire other young musicians. Kaboom Collective, a 40-member studio orchestra comprised of professionals and students reinvented a repertoire of the Accidentals’ cinematic music. The full orchestra put a fresh, robust sound to the basic tracks provided by The Accidentals. The Reimagined concert happens on August 4th at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Downtown Peoria.For tickets and information visit: https://www.scottishritepeoria.com
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about upcoming productions as well as NTA’s unique teaching model and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College. Their summer Shakespeare production, ‘Canned Hamlet’ happens July 31 - August 1. The Stage Kids Summer production of ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ runs August 2 – August 9. And ‘The Adams Family – The Musical’ runs September 9 – September 11. All performances take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center. To buy tickets or to sign up for fall classes visit: nitschtheatrearts.org
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jennifer Davis joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about arts and cultural events coming up at the Peoria Public Library. Classical Indian Music Festival happens on Saturday, July 23 at the North Branch. Deepashri Phatak will perform Raag or raga, a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, which has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. On Sunday, July 24, the library’s popular Music in the McKenzie series continues with a concert by Harvest Sons, a Peoria based band known for their blend of Americana, folk, and rock.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Willis Barber and Jada Davis from Community Children’s Theatre join host Jenn Gordon to talk about their current production Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for young performers and their audience! Featuring a cast of over 60, the show runs July 6 through July 10 at Peoria Players Theatre. For more information or to purchase your tickets visit cctil.booktix.com
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Connie Tomczyk joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Summer History Tours offered through the Peoria Historical Society. Walking and bus tours are available and cover a wide variety of themes including: “Roll Out the Barrel,” “Naughty to Nice,” “Notable Women,” “Historic Springdale,” “World’s Most Beautiful Drive,” and more. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Peoria Historical Society's website.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Wes Hunt and Selah Schertz join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production, "All Shook Up – The Musical."Featuring the music of Elvis Presley and a storyline inspired by Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night," you won’t want to miss this crowd pleaser directed by Mary Ellen Ulrich. Wes and Selah star in the production that runs June 24 through July 2 at the Big Tent in upper Bradley Park.For tickets and information visit Corn Stock's website.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Nikki Romain and Vivian Standifird join host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Smart People."The play, written by Lydia R. Diamond, follows four Harvard University graduates each interested in different aspects of the brain, particularly how it responds to race. This marks ART Inc.’s first theatrical production, and executive director Nikki Romain promises it won’t be their last.Performances take place June 24-26 in the CEFCU Theatre at the Romain Arts and Cultural Center. For more information or to purchase tickets visit artincpeoria.org.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sharon Samuels Reed joins Jenn Gordon to talk about "Juneteenth: An American Celebration."The annual concert is being presented by the Heritage Ensemble and will be featuring works by Glenn Edward Burleigh. The performance takes place on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center. For tickets and information visit the Heritage Ensemble's website.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. John Jost joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the in person return of the Peoria Bach Festival.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. John Jost joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the in person return of The Peoria Bach Festival.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Julie Peters and Sam Taylor to talk about about the Pulitzer Prize-winning play SWEAT, presented by the Illinois Central College Theatre Program.Performances happen Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center.For more information visit ICC Theatre Program.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Julie Peters and Sam Taylor to talk about about the Pulitzer Prize-winning play SWEAT, presented by the Illinois Central College Theatre Program.Performances happen Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center.For more information visit ICC Theatre Program.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by choral director Denise Adams to talk about Encore 2022 – A Musical Review Presented by the Morton Civic Chorus to benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Michelle Nielsen Ott joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Sculpture Walk Peoria opening day event on May 21, 2022.Beginning with a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the event includes a tour with the artists behind the eight new sculptures soon to be installed on Washington Street. You’ll hear about the types of sculptures featured on this year’s walk, as well as other activities surrounding the opening day event.Learn more on the Peoria Art Guild's website.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by Theresa McDade and Barb Milaccio to talk about the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair.
On this week's episode of Out and About host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by ballerina Jessie Williams to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s 10th Anniversary celebration, which includes a reception with a silent auction, a DJ, and dancing.
On this week’s episode, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by director Chris Peterlin and actor Laynie Zika to talk about Corn Stock for Kids' production, Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Maestro George Stelluto to talk about the final concert of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s 124th season, “Unity with Ukraine."
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with Shannon Cox and Heather Brammeier about the exhibits now on display at the Peoria Art Guild.TTAG (Third Thursday Art Group) is a diverse group of artists. They create in various media and eclectic imagery. The exhibiting members include Connie Andrews, S.J. Boyd, Sherri Burritt, Ken Clubb, Bob Doucette, Christopher Gauthier, Reid Hansen, Barbie Perry, David Seay, Steph Van Doren, and Peggy West. This group of professional fine artists are linked together through their individual creative curiosity and their desire to discuss ideology, process, and current art trends. TTAG offers support and critique of each other’s artwork, making each stronger in developing their body of work.I Found U Collective is a group of artists from all over the world, including Peoria's own Heather Brammeier. Brammeier was the intermediary for creating the artworks in I Found U by the River. She took a walk with her camera along the Illinois River and snapped photos continuously during that walk. At times, she turned around to capture the view behind her, at other times she zoomed in on details in the scene in front of her. Each artist selected the photos they were to manipulate, draw on, collage with, or otherwise transform into a new image of the Peoria Riverfront.The process of interpreting a scene from a distant location is what I Found U Collective calls roving reflection. An artist creates photographic imagery from their…
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher from the Peoria Ballet about their spring production of "Coppelia."This classic ballet is widely considered one of the greatest comic ballets ever staged. It follows the tale of a dancing doll created by the mysterious inventor Dr. Coppelius and is based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. New sets and costumes compliment the cast of 50 students performing alongside Ian Thatcher, who will play the role of Dr. Coppelius.Performances will take place on April 9 and 10 at Five Points Washington. For tickets and information visit Peoria Ballet.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Chip Joyce to talk about the Peoria Players Theatre’s production of the musical “Sweet Charity.” With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon, Sweet Charity is a tender, poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or rather, misadventures in the ways of love encountered by the gullible and guileless lady known as Charity Hope Valentine - "the lady of the evening" who always gives her heart, and her earnings, to the wrong man. “Hey Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” are just some of the well-known songs from this classic. The musical opens at Peoria Players Theatre tonight and continues with weekend performances through April 3. For tickets and information visit Peoria Players Theatre.
On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Rebekah Dentino and LaCora Holesome to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s production of When We Were Young and Unafraid, a play written by Sarah Treem. In the early 1970s, before Roe v. Wade, before the Violence Against Women Act, Agnes has turned her quiet bed and breakfast into one of the few spots where victims of domestic violence can seek refuge. As the drums of a feminist revolution grow louder outside of Agnes’s tiny world, Agnes is forced to confront her own presumptions about the women she’s spent her life trying to help. Show dates are March 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30pm and March 20 and 27 at 2:30pm at Corn Stock Theatre Center in Upper Bradley Park. For tickets and more information visit Corn Stock Theatre.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by jazz icon Chuck Israels and Heartland Festival Orchestra Artistic Director David Commanday to talk about the HFO’s upcoming concert “Iconic Jazz.”The concert is happening on Saturday, March 19 at Five Points in Washington. Chuck Israels found early fame as a bassist in the Bill Evans Trio in the 1960's, going on to collaborate with some of the greatest jazz artists of all time; including Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, and many others. Chuck and his jazz trio will perform his own charts and arrangements on stage with the HFO Jazz Ensemble. For tickets and more information visit Heartland Festival Orchestra.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by student director, Maggie Sullivan and Bradley Theatre Department Chair, Scott Kanoff to talk about Bradley University Theatre's Antigone.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by event organizer Jerry Kolb to talk about Time Out.
On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with Derel Monteith about the new release of an old album.
On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Jessie Williams of the Central Illinois Ballet to talk about Romance.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Travis Olson to talk about Peoria Players current production, "The SpongeBob Musical."Unabashedly optimistic and surprisingly inspirational, the show is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, and includes original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, They Might Be Giants, David Bowie and many more. The show runs Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 9-12 at Peoria Players Theatre. For tickets and more information visit Peoria Players Theatre.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Artistic Director and Conductor David Commanday joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s upcoming concert "A Heartland Homecoming."The concert takes place on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Peoria. The homegrown vocal stars return to their home state of Illinois to celebrate the spirit and warm the heart. Jodi Benson, original voice of Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" and Victor Solomon, 2021 Finalist on NBC's “The Voice,” join the HFO for an evening ranging from Disney favorites to traditional spirituals and crossover gospel.For tickets and information visit Heartland Festival Orchestra.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with William Butler from the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria about two exhibits currently on display at The Contemporary Art Center. "Home Sweet Home" by Iranian artist Shahrbanoo Hamzeh explores what occurs behind closed doors through melancholic and artful paintings and suggests that our bodies, domestic spaces and home countries function as three parallel homes on different levels. Her exhibit is on display in the Preston Jackson Gallery."Roger Bean & Chuck Flagg" showcases the collaborative work of these artists. From an early age, both Roger and Chuck took an interest in alternative photographic processes. Chuck was attracted to analog processes, like pinhole cameras. Roger worked most often with digital processes and print manipulation, like toning and dye transfers. Roger and Chuck met in 1969 as student and teacher respectively at IVC High School. Over the next 40 years, they developed a great friendship. This effort is their third collaborative exhibition and is on display in Gallery 3R.These exhibits are on display at the Contemporary Art Center now thru February 19. For more information visit Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert “John Williams Strikes Back.” The concert takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre and will feature iconic selections from John Williams’ expansive cannon of cinematic scores including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park, and more.For tickets and more information, visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Kerri Rae Ryan and Taylor Porter join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s production of "These Shining Lives."In this drama centering around Catherine Donahue and her three coworkers, the new financial independence of women working in the post-war 1920s is both liberating and exciting. The women earn a comfortable living, painting watch faces using a radium compound that glows in the dark. This new vision of freedom is shattered when one by one the women begin to fall ill to mysterious ailments. They discover the source of their sickness is the radioactive paint used for the watches, and decide to seek retribution in the form of a class-action lawsuit against their employer, Radium Dial Company. Though the women are doomed to die, their struggle to fix what is broken demonstrates the power of the female spirit, despite the curbing of women’s newly won social freedoms during the Great Depression. Corn Stock Theatre's production of "These Shining Lives" opens Jan. 14 at the Theatre Center at Upper Bradley Park and runs for two weekends.For tickets and more information visit Corn Stock Theatre.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Bill Conger and physician and pianist Dr. Tony Karam about the special upcoming concert and exhibition "From Peoria to Lebanon."One year ago, a massive warehouse explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, killing hundreds of people and displacing 300,000. Among the most prominent local populations of central Illinois are thousands of Americans whose family members immigrated from Lebanon.On this anniversary, the Peoria Riverfront Museum presents an unprecedented contemporary art exhibition featuring donated art from artists of Lebanon and a piano concert in partnership with the Scottish Rite Theatre. The concert features Karam, a renowned Lebanese physician and classical pianist. The concert will take place Sunday, Dec. 19, at 2:30 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Theatre. For tickets and more information visit From Peoria to Lebanon Concert.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Joseph Henry joins Jenn Gordon to talk about "An American Family Christmas."The annual holiday concert is known for featuring a variety of musical selections that appeal to all ages. This year’s music includes contemporary arrangements of favorite hymns such as O Come All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night, and secular favorites like It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.The concert takes place at Five Points Washington from Dec. 17–19.For tickets and more information visit Peoria Area Civic Chorale.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Wendy Thomasson, Executive Director of the Peoria Ballet, about the return of The Nutcracker to the Peoria Civic Center. This family holiday tradition features 100 dancers joined by professional guest artists dancing the roles of Drosselmeyer, Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, plus live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra. Three performances will be offered December 11 -12 with tickets starting at $10. For tickets and information visit The Peoria Ballet.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Chip Joyce joins Jenn Gordon to talk about “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” happening at The Scottish Rite Theatre on Dec. 2–5.A central Illinois tradition returns to the historic Scottish Rite Theatre with this presentation of the holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol. "This musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic will delight audiences of all ages and will get everyone in the Christmas spirit!For tickets and more information visit the Scottish Rite Theatre.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Kerri Rae Ryan and Michelle Tipsword join Jenn Gordon to talk about "The Comedy of Errors." Kerri Rae directs the No Fear Shakespeare rendition of the hilarious classic about mistaken identity. For tickets and information visit Corn Stock Theatre.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Maestro George Stelutto and Composer in Residence Stephanie Ann Boyd join host Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert "HerStory: A Musical Tribute to Betty Friedan."The historical concert honoring the famous Peorian will feature the world premiere of "Everywoman: A Friedan Centennial Memoire."For more information visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.Sound Clip: Daffodil from Flower Catalog by Stephanie Ann Boyd, played by Holly Roadfeldt
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the world premiere of Sweeney Todd, being presented by the Central Illinois Ballet Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 at the Scottish Rite Theatre. Jessie is a professional ballet dancer with Central Illinois Ballet, and also serves as the choreographer and director for this haunting production. To reserve your tickets visit: Scottish Rite Theatre.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Peoria Artist Jaci Musec joins Jenn Gordon to talk about her exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library now through the end of October. “Begin Where You Are” is a vibrant, playful, thoughtful, radical and true introspective into the life of a modern Peoria artist. Learn more about Jaci and her show here: Jaci Musec
On this week’s episode of Out and About, David Commanday joins Jenn Gordon to talk about “The Power of the Concerto.” The Concert presented by the Heartland Festival Orchestra features the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. Soloists Ji-Myung Kim and Victor Cayres bring superb musicality, flawless technique, and international creds to three masterpieces. In the concerto form, soloists and the orchestra “contend, compete, or do musical battle.” It’s a musical dialogue with a happy outcome - everyone wins!
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Craig Stanford and Ethan Johnson join Jenn Gordon to talked about ‘The Game’s Afoot’. The murder mystery is being produced by The Chillicothe Players with performances October 14 – 17 at Shore Acres Club House in Chillicothe. For more information visit Chillicothe Players.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland Wright joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the first anniversary of ‘Giving Voice’ the online magazine that is giving voice to young people in our community by both mentoring young writers and creatives and paying them to tell their stories. Learn more at Giving Voice.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon sits down with artist André Petty to talk about his work currently on display at the Contemporary Art Center now through October 15. The exhibit is entitled “Faces and Forms” and features Petty’s pop art portraits, as well as Sculptures by Scott Mossman. For more information visit Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Shannon Cox joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Fine Art Fair which will be taking place on September 25 and September 26 on the Peoria Riverfront. Find out why the Fine Art Fair has been ranked #20 in the “Top 200 Fairs” by Sunshine Artist Magazine. To pre-purchase your tickets or to learn more visit The Peoria Art Guild.
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Alison Meuth joins Jenn Gordon to talk about Peoria Players' production of “Little Women – The Musical." The show is directed by Peggy Breaux Hupp and runs from Sept 10 – 12 and Sept 15 – 19 at Peoria Players Theatre.