Greg and Dan talk with Peggy Jacques, Executive Director of the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging, about the upcoming “Celebrate Generations, Peoria!” intergenerational mural project, happening Thursday, September 3 and Thursday, September 10 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. She explains the importance of connecting younger and older generations, why the painting is divided between two evenings and scheduled in 30-minute shifts, and how everyone can participate regardless of artistic experience with the paint-by-number design. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. each evening before painting begins. 

For more information or to RSVP, visit Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging or call 833-503-7773.

Greg and Dan talk with Peggy Jacques, Executive Director of the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging, about the upcoming &ldquo;Celebrate Generations, Peoria!&rdquo; intergenerational mural project, happening Thursday, September 3 and Thursday, September 10 from 5:30&ndash;7:30 p.m.&nbsp;She explains the importance of connecting younger and older generations, why the painting is divided between two evenings and scheduled in 30-minute shifts, and how everyone can participate regardless of artistic experience with the paint-by-number design. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. each evening before painting begins.&nbsp;
For more information or to RSVP, visit <a href="https://www.gracelandcenter.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging</a> or call 833-503-7773.

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Greg and Dan talk with Amy McCoy, Executive Director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, about the 54th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival, happening September 9-13. She previews what visitors can expect throughout the celebration, including live music, returning festival favorites, family-friendly activities, food, vendors, and plenty more happening around Pekin. She also highlights the Taste of Pekin on Wednesday, September 9, which helps kick off the festivities with local food and flavors before the main festival weekend. Amy explains why the Marigold Festival continues to be such a special Pekin tradition and how its wide variety of events means there's truly a little something for everyone. The festival itself dates back to 1973 and was created to honor Pekin native Everett McKinley Dirksen.

For more information and tickets, visit Pekin Marigold Festival.

Greg and Dan talk with Amy McCoy, Executive Director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, about the 54th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival, happening September 9-13. She previews what visitors can expect throughout the celebration, including live music, returning festival favorites, family-friendly activities, food, vendors, and plenty more happening around Pekin. She also highlights the Taste of Pekin on Wednesday, September 9, which helps kick off the festivities with local food and flavors before the main festival weekend. Amy explains why the Marigold Festival continues to be such a special Pekin tradition and how its wide variety of events means there's truly a little something for everyone. The festival itself dates back to 1973 and was created to honor Pekin native Everett McKinley Dirksen.
For more information and tickets, visit <a href="https://www.pekinmarigoldfestival.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Pekin Marigold Festival</a>.

Marigold Festival Returns!

Greg and Dan talk with chef and restaurateur David Burke about his impressive career and the passion that has driven him from his early days in the culinary world to becoming one of the country’s most recognized chefs. He reflects on his beginnings, the creativity behind his cooking, and some of the major accomplishments that have built his résumé. He also previews his upcoming “Beat Burke” culinary competition at Mt. Hawley Country Club in Peoria this October, where Burke will go head-to-head with a local chef in a live, friendly cooking showdown. The Beat Burke format combines dinner and entertainment as chefs create dishes in front of guests, putting their creativity, flavors and presentation to the test.

Greg and Dan talk with&nbsp;chef and restaurateur David Burke about his impressive career and the passion that has driven him from his early days in the culinary world to becoming one of the country&rsquo;s most recognized chefs. He reflects on his beginnings, the creativity behind his cooking, and some of the major accomplishments that have built his r&eacute;sum&eacute;. He also previews his upcoming&nbsp;&ldquo;Beat Burke&rdquo; culinary competition at Mt. Hawley Country Club in Peoria this October, where Burke will go head-to-head with a local chef in a live, friendly cooking showdown. The Beat Burke format combines dinner and entertainment as chefs create dishes in front of guests, putting their creativity, flavors and presentation to the test.

The Passion Behind the Chef!

Greg and Dan talk with Chad Taylor, Operations Manager, as he celebrates an impressive 30 years in radio. He looks back on where he grew up, the different places his career has taken him, and his first impressions of Peoria. He also shares his extensive background in the music industry, some of the successes and memorable experiences he's had along the way, and how his passion for music and radio has shaped his career over the past three decades. 

You can catch Chad weekday afternoons on 106.9 The Mix and connect with him on social media at @chadtaylorradio!

Greg and Dan talk with Chad Taylor, Operations Manager, as he celebrates an impressive 30 years in radio. He looks back on where he grew up, the different places his career has taken him, and his first impressions of Peoria. He also shares his extensive background in the music industry, some of the successes and memorable experiences he's had along the way, and how his passion for music and radio has shaped his career over the past three decades.&nbsp;
You can catch Chad weekday afternoons on 106.9 The Mix and connect with him on social media at @chadtaylorradio!

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