On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers about Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte, located in Peoria's Warehouse District. Held on the last Saturday of every month, the evening features a beginner-friendly dance lesson followed by an outdoor social dance where no partner or experience is required. Bavdekar says the goal is to help people build friendships while learning something new: “Anyone can learn it as long as you want to just come out there and have fun.”

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jake Bowers of Peoria Proud about this year’s River City Pride Festival on July 18 at the Peoria RiverFront.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is celebrating a $1 million philanthropic gift for performance opportunities, and the addition of another rare historical American document to its permanent collection.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. David Vroman, director of the Peoria Municipal Band, about the band’s 89th season of free summer concerts.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum will represent Illinois with a pavilion on the National Mall as part of the upcoming Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Emily Huff about the new West Peoria Farmers Market, held every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Recreation Complex.

This Saturday night brings the last sunset before the summer solstice arrives early Sunday, beginning the longest day of the year. If the evening skies stay clear, it could be a great night for stargazing at the century-old Northmoor Observatory in Donovan Park.

Organizers of this year’s Red, White & Boom fireworks show along the Illinois River on Independence Day expect the turnout to be spectacular.

Veterans, local civic leaders and community members joined in celebrating Peoria’s new Patriot Plaza historic memorial Sunday during a dedication ceremony at Springdale Cemetery.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Wheeler, Special Events Assistant at Five Points Washington, about the upcoming Community Art Fair on June 20 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This curated outdoor event brings together regional artists, live music and hands-on art activities for children in a welcoming, community-centered setting. Wheeler shares how the fair supports local creatives while expanding access to arts and culture, and how it's the perfect way to discover something exciting and new.

The cultural and community impact of the Juneteenth holiday continues to grow in Peoria each year, evidenced by a month filled with several celebrations and activities.

As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a new memorial honoring Revolutionary War veterans with ties to the Peoria area is taking its place in the historic Springdale Cemetery.