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  • Fine Arts Society of Peoria welcomes art aficionados and novices alike
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Kristan McKinsey, long-time board member and past president of the Fine Arts Society of Peoria.
  • Promotional graphic for WCBU’s Out and About podcast episode titled “Memphis Comes to Life.” The image features the WCBU and NPR logos at the top, and text reading presented by PNC. At the bottom left is the Memphis: The Musical logo in bold red letters on a blue background. On the right side is a smiling woman with glasses and long braids, identified as featuring April Hudson. At the bottom right are icons for Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify with the words Listen Here.
    Tony Award winning musical 'Memphis' coming to Peoria Players Theatre
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with April Hudson, cast member in Peoria Players Theatre’s production of ‘Memphis.’
  • Warming Center Locations
    The city of Peoria has opened several warming centers this week in response to the bitter cold and below zero wind chills. See the image (left) for…
  • Promotional graphic for WCBU’s “Out and About” presented by PNC. The episode is titled “Baroque Sounds” and features Maestro George Stelluto, shown in a portrait wearing a tuxedo and glasses. The image includes the WCBU and NPR Network logos, a “Handel at the Cathedral” concert image with an ornate church interior, and podcast platform icons for Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify with the caption “Listen Here.”
    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.
  • Dr. Joseph Henry and Angela Born
    An American Family Christmas features sacred and seasonal classics in annual choral concert
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Joseph Henry and guest artist Angela Born from the Peoria Area Civic Chorale join host Jenn Gordon to talk about An American Family Christmas!
  • Cherished melodies shine in 'An American Family Christmas'
    On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks 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.
  • Peoria council approves LST 325 project, defers other issues
    The City of Peoria is making a bid to have the LST 325 dock on its Riverfront. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce reports:The Council voted seven to four…
  • Peoria Author, Historian Norm Kelly Dies
    Norm Kelly, the well-known Peoria historian and author, has died following a year-long battle with cancer.A graduate of Bradley University and Woodruff…
  • A gavel rests on a judge's bench in a blurry courtroom. The text "WCBU Courts" sits on top of that photo.
    Former doctor pleads guilty to video recording of women in Peoria hospital bathroom
    A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria faces six years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally recording video of female employees using the bathroom.
  • The Accidentals return to Peoria with Kaboom Collective youth orchestra
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jerry Kolb joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the concert celebrating the release of The Accidentals and the Kaboom Collective’s album, Reimagined. The Accidentals, a 3-piece indie band, are said to be "among the most emotionally compelling songwriters of our time,” according to NPR. The band leads workshops across the country hoping to inspire other young musicians. Kaboom Collective, a 40-member studio orchestra comprised of professionals and students reinvented a repertoire of the Accidentals’ cinematic music. The full orchestra put a fresh, robust sound to the basic tracks provided by The Accidentals. The Reimagined concert happens on August 4th at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Downtown Peoria.For tickets and information visit: https://www.scottishritepeoria.com
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