Greg & Dan Show Interviews

David Commanday joins The Greg and Dan Show to promote the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s 5th in Surround Sound at Venue Chisca on Saturday, April 6th from 7:30 - 9:30 PM.

Taking place in the Grand Ballroom at Venue Chisca, Commanday notes the excitement behind bringing Beethoven’s heralded symphony to a chamber setting and what to expect from this one-of-a-kind experience.

The program includes:

Visit heartlandfestivalorchestra.org for tickets and more information. 

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Lee Hall joins Greg and Dan for a preview of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s College Basketball Final Four matchups.

The guys break down the likelihood of this weekend’s Final Four games and where they stand in the office March Madness poll.

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Greg and Dan talk to Major Heath Sells about the Salvation Army’s recent approval to build a new men’s shelter on its Jefferson Street campus after the organization’s purchase of the Labor Temple building. 

Major Sells discusses the organization’s potential plans for the Labor Temple building, the gratitude for the community’s support, and the Salvation Army’s upcoming projects.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Rachel Carey ahead of Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington from April 11-14. 

Carey, a performer and award-winning skater, notes her dream come true to perform in the Disney On Ice series, how she discovered skating while growing up in Arizona, and what to expect from the show.

Disney On Ice brings the #1 animated feature of all time, Frozen and the award-winning Encanto to life for the first time. Audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs and witness world-class ice skating and aerial acrobatics.

Visit grossingermotorsarena.com for tickets and more information.

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Chuck Gabbert joins The Greg and Dan Show to preview the Peoria High School Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon on Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the High School. 

Celebrate the most recent team and individual inductees to the Peoria High School Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame. Inductees in this year’s class include Terry Cole, Cornelius Thomas, Christine Koehl, and many more.

Visit peoriahighalumni.org for tickets and more information.

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Craig Collins, the host of The Craig Collins Show from 3:00 - 6:00 PM every weekday on 1470 and 100.3 WMBD, joins Greg and Dan for a conversation on moral dilemmas, college basketball, and a brand new segment: “Have you seen that movie?”. 

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ART INC’s Jonathon Romain joins The Greg and Dan Show for a conversation on his new art show and book release titled “Change That Narrative” on April 13th at the Four Points by Sheraton from 12-7 PM.

Romain dissects the inspiration behind the thought-provoking movement, “Change That Narrative,” which captures the work of over 50 nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Each page exudes messages of positivity and mental reformation that challenge negative social norms. 

Visit changethatnarrative.org for more information.

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Greg and Dan speak with Jenni Davis of the Peoria Public Library about Peoria Reads 2024, a citywide literary event that invites all residents to read the same book at once chosen by a committee that has the ability to resonate with all Peorians.. 

This year’s book is Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. Nature’s Best Hope explores a grassroots approach to conservation that is practical, effective, and easy to implement. 

Peoria Reads 2024 kicks off during National Library Week, April 7-13, and the PPL will host Tallamy for a virtual author event on April 17th. Visit peoriapubliclibrary.org for more information.

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Marc Alghini's Music Monday segment features some love for the old ballgame ahead of the Chicago Cubs' home opener on Monday afternoon. 

This week's list includes: 

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Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) joins The Greg and Dan Show for a conversation of reflection and how the pandemic started the weekly talks. 

Setti recalls the pandemic and how it affected the economy, where we stand today, the impacts of remote work, a shrinking workforce, and more on the overall status of the economy after a life-changing experience.

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