Celebrating the Queen of Rock: Heartland Festival Orchestra’s Tina Turner Tribute
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by David Commanday, conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra. They talk about the HFO's exciting upcoming 'A Tribute to Tina Turner' concert taking place Saturday, Jan. 25 in the Peoria Civic Center B…
'His Light Still Shines' in Heritage Ensemble's 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration
On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Sharon Samuels Reed, founder and artistic director of The Heritage Ensemble, to discuss their 25th annual "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration".
In the coldest months, Peoria Riverfront Museum offers chance for introspection in 'Solitude'
This week on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Bill Conger, curator of collections and exhibitions at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, about the exhibition Solitude: The Necessity of Art.
Savor the acoustics with Peoria's first 'Tuba Christmas' concert
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about Peoria's first "Tuba Christmas" concert with event organizer Dan Dietrich.
Cherished melodies shine in 'An American Family Christmas'
On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speak with Dr. Joseph Henry, artistic director and conductor of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale, about their beloved annual concert, An American Family Christmas, taking place Dec. 13-15 at Five Points Washington.
Celebrate literary legend Jane Austen at the Peoria Public Library, plus other festivities
On this week’s Out and About, Jennifer Davis, manager of public relations at Peoria Public Library, joins Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois to discuss the upcoming "Jane Austen Birthday Celebration" on Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the McClure Branch.
Find holiday joy within the arts at the Contemporary Art Center
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with William Butler, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, about their exciting lineup of holiday events and programs.
'The Wizards of Winter' make a stop at Five Points Washington
In this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Josh Schnetzler, theater manager at Five Points Washington, to get an inside look at The Wizards of Winter show coming on Dec. 5.
Celebrating film and creativity in the River City
In this episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Doug Leunig, co-founder of Big Picture Peoria, about the upcoming Big Picture Peoria Film Festival happening Nov. 22-23.
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard offers more to explore at their central location
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Diane Hahn, owner of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.