



Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens this weekend at Eastlight Theatre
On 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.

Dr. Joshua Russell is the new Artistic Director of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale
On 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.

Central 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.

Morton Community Chorus and Orchestra to perform of Handel’s Messiah
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with conductor Phil Witzig about the Morton Community Chorus and Orchestra’s upcoming performance of Handel’s Messiah.

‘Annie’ coming to Peoria Players Theatre
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Mary Ellen Ulrich, Director of "Annie," opening November 7 at Peoria Players Theatre.

Peoria Symphony Orchestra preparing for Handel at St. Mary’s Cathedral
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Maestro George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming concert Handel at the Cathedral.

Bradley University Theatre’s first full musical since 2017 is ‘Into the Woods’
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners speaks with director Al Oltmanns about "Into the Woods," Bradley University Theatre’s first full musical since 2017.

‘Terrain Biennial 2025’ grassroots festival brings art to where you are
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with artist Barbie Perry about Terrain Biennial 2025. This global art festival brings art to front yards, porches, and rooftops in neighborhoods around the world — including central Illinois.

Peoria artist Qingjun Huang creates photographs overlaid with hand-copied biblical text
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with artist Qingjun Huang, joined by translator Liu Yang, about the exhibition "In Her Silence, God" now on display at The Foster Gallery in Peoria.

‘Fest in the Garden’ music and arts festival runs October 5 at Luthy Botanical Garden
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Duncan Katlack about Fest in the Garden, a one-day music and arts festival taking place on Sunday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Luthy Botanical Garden.