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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 ab... more
FAQs about Out and About:How many episodes does Out and About have?The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
August 26, 2025Tony Award winning musical 'Memphis' coming to Peoria Players TheatreOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with April Hudson, cast member in Peoria Players Theatre’s production of ‘Memphis.’...more5minPlay
August 20, 2025Peoria Irish Fest returns to the Peoria RiverFront August 22 - 24On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Tom McConnaughay, Entertainment Chair for Peoria Irish Fest....more5minPlay
August 13, 2025Peoria Riverfront Museum hosts ‘How Graphic Novels Became an Art Form for Everyone (Really)'On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Kristan McKinsey of the Fine Arts Society of Peoria about the upcoming lecture "How Graphic Novels Became an Art Form for Everyone (Really)."...more5minPlay
August 06, 2025India Fest returns to the Peoria Riverfront August 16On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Indo-American Society of Peoria board member Krupal Sanghvi about the upcoming India Fest....more5minPlay
July 30, 2025Kickapoo Creek Festival features live music, workshops, stargazing, and canoeingOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central talks with Friends of Rocky Glen board member Valerie Wolfe about the upcoming Kickapoo Creek Festival. This free three-day event takes place at Sommer Farm, August 8-10....more5minPlay
July 23, 2025Project 1612 presents Ripples: The 10th Anniversary Invitational in MortonOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jessica Bingham, co-founder of Project 1612, about Ripples: The 10th Anniversary Invitational. This milestone exhibition brings together seven past Project 1612 artists exploring powerful themes like identity, climate change, and history....more5minPlay
July 16, 2025Boogie Night disco costume dance party returns to Peoria’s Contemporary Art CenterOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, about the return of Boogie Night — the CAC’s annual disco costume dance party....more5minPlay
July 08, 2025Peoria Municipal Band ready for the 2025 summer seasonOn 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....more5minPlay
July 01, 2025Peoria Women's Club has long-standing impact on Peoria’s civic and cultural landscapeOn 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....more5minPlay
June 25, 2025Pekin First Fridays - a festive summer series and creative hubOn 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....more5minPlay
FAQs about Out and About:How many episodes does Out and About have?The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.