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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.Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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Peoria Bach Festival celebrates the life and legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach
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.
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May 23, 2023
Based on the 1992 film, musical comedy 'Sister Act' features disco, dancing and more
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.
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May 17, 2023
The Beatles take the stage through Heartland Festival Orchestra's 'Classical Mystery Tour'
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.
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May 15, 2023
New art exhibition celebrates Black botanists, horticulturists and plant lovers in Peoria
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.
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May 15, 2023
New art exhibition celebrates Black botanists, horticulturists and plant lovers in Peoria
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.
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May 12, 2023
New art exhibition celebrates Black botanists, horticulturists and plant lovers in Peoria
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.
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May 3, 2023
Peoria Players Theatre closes current season with well-known romantic comedy
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.
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Apr 27, 2023
Peoria Symphony Orchestra ends 125th season with a tribute to Judy Garland
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.
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Apr 20, 2023
Earth Day celebration in Peoria Heights features recently installed Preston Jackson sculpture
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.
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Apr 13, 2023
Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra celebrates jazz artist and educator
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.
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Apr 4, 2023
Peoria's ArtHaus debuts first annual art tour of its kind
On this week’s Out and About, Chelsea 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.
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Mar 30, 2023
'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress' elevates classic wedding shenanigans
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.
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Mar 22, 2023
Artist Lisa Nelson Raabe experiments with materials in 'The Plot Thickens'
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.”
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Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright steps in as new host of 'Out and About'
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.
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Mar 10, 2023
'She Kills Monsters' explores grief, monsters, and the warrior within us all
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.
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Mar 2, 2023
'Romance in D' features love, loss and music in the Windy City
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.'
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Feb 23, 2023
Comics, cosplay and more: PeoriaCon returns for its 5th year
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.
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Feb 9, 2023
PSO's annual Romance concert is back featuring music, poetry, acrobatics and more
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.
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Feb 1, 2023
GlobalFest Central Illinois: A festival celebrating diversity, culture and community
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.
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Jan 26, 2023
Renowned Harlem Quartet joins the Heartland Festival Orchestra to perform 'West Side Stories'
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'.
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