'Big Fish' prepares to make a big splash at Peoria Players Theatre
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Peoria Players Theatre’s upcoming production of Big Fish with director Chip Joyce.
Peoria Area Civic Chorale concludes season with Fauré’s 'Requiem'
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale's artistic director and conductor Dr. Joseph D. Henry about their upcoming performances of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on May 3 and 4 at Five Points Washington …
Peoria Ballet's 'Sleeping Beauty' brings the classic tale to life through dance
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois to chat with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher of the Peoria Ballet about their upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, taking place at Five Points Washington on April 26-2…
Peoria's youth shines in ART Inc.'s production of 'Once on This Island Jr.'
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Romain, Executive Director and co-founder of Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow, about their upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr.
Film takes center stage at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with John Morris, President and CEO of Peoria Riverfront Museum, about all things film at the PRM's Giant Screen Theater!
ArtHAUS Peoria combines historic beauty found on Moss Avenue with art
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chelsea and Alex Carmona about ArtHAUS Peoria, taking place April 20-21. Featuring five beautiful homes and seven world-renowned artists, ArtHAUS Peoria is an exciting event that will ap…
From high fashion to street fashion, Peoria Fashion Week is back
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Peoria Fashion Week co-founder Chanel Hargrave-Murray about the exciting events taking place April 2-6 at Expo Gardens.
Jazz up your spring with the Central Illinois Jazz Society
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with musician Ellen Monteith about upcoming Central Illinois Jazz Society performances — as well as exciting new opportunities for students!
Peoria Symphony Orchestra celebrates music from women composers in 'New Horizons'
On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Maestro George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's upcoming New Horizons concert, which celebrates Women's History Month.
A springtime of music with the Heartland Festival Orchestra
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Heartland Festival Orchestra's Artistic Director David Commanday about the Musical Fables concert, taking place at the ICC Performing Arts Center on March 2, as well as another very spec…