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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 60 episodes available.
February 05, 2026Peoria Public Library celebrates 100 years of Black History MonthOn this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rose Farrell of Peoria Public Library about how the library is celebrating 100 years of Black History Month....more5minPlay
January 29, 2026‘Breaking Free’ is a community art project on the meditative folk art of pysankyOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Crystal Potthoff, artist and facilitator of ‘Breaking Free’, a community art project centered on the meditative folk art of pysanky....more5minPlay
January 22, 2026Peoria Players Theatre presents 'Young Frankenstein'On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Steve Hausler, Director of "Young Frankenstein" at Peoria Players Theatre....more5minPlay
January 15, 2026Morton Public Library Director Alissa Williams details winter activitiesOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Alissa Williams, Director of Morton Public Library....more5minPlay
January 07, 2026Heritage Ensemble’s 26th consecutive Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Choral Celebration set for Jan. 18On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to Sharon Samuels Reed, founder and artistic director of The Heritage Ensemble. Sharon reflects on founding the Ensemble and the mission that continues to guide its work....more5minPlay
December 18, 2025Ed Caballero details New Year’s Eve Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center of PeoriaOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with DJ and dance instructor Ed Caballero about New Year’s Eve Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center ofPeoria....more5minPlay
December 10, 2025Peoria musician Barry Cloyd leads The Celtic Winter Solstice CelebrationOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with musician Barry Cloyd about The Celtic Winter Solstice Celebration, now in its 25th year....more5minPlay
December 03, 2025Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens this weekend at Eastlight TheatreOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Ashley Fischer, narrator of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening December 5th at Eastlight Theatre in East Peoria....more5minPlay
November 25, 2025Dr. Joshua Russell is the new Artistic Director of the Peoria Area Civic ChoraleOn this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Joshua Russell, the new Artistic Director of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale....more5minPlay
November 19, 2025Central Illinois Ballet to stage ‘The Nutcracker’On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jessie Williams, Artistic Director of Central Illinois Ballet, about their upcoming production of The Nutcracker....more5minPlay
FAQs about Out and About:How many episodes does Out and About have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.