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  • The Peoria Symphony Orchestra spices up the night with 'Romance'
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's annual 'Romance' concert, taking place February 17 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
  • Officials: IGNITE Peoria! a success
    The Ignite Peoria Event is being billed a success. More than 6,300 people turned out at the Peoria Civic Center for the first annual event. Kathy Chitwood…
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest, social realist painter Robert Ketchens. The image has the quote “THE POWER OF SOCIAL REALISM”, with a graphic icon to promote the artist’s work. As always, the graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be heard.
    Robert Ketchens feature exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with social realist painter Robert Ketchens about his current exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. On view through June 20 in Gallery 3R, Ketchens’ work uses bold color and symbolism to explore the complexities of the African diaspora and themes of dignity, memory, and humanity. The exhibition will culminate in the CAC’s Juneteenth Celebration, where Ketchens will speak about his work, with a combined art reception on May 16.
  • Out and About in Greater Peoria: Steve-O, Kristkindlemarkt and the Peoria Prowlers
    Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 15- Nov. 17, 2024, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.
  • Peoria REACHes to Address Opioid Epidemic
    The Peoria Recovery Project is planning a broad-based opioid awareness event in April at the Peoria Civic Center. Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis says the goal of…
  • All Things Peoria - Friday, December 16, 2022
    In today's episode, you'll hear about a new organization getting involved in Tazewell County school board races by recruiting school board candidates who will, as they say, restore parental rights and protect children. Plus, Dr. Joseph Henry and guest artist Angela Born from the Peoria Area Civic Chorale join Jenn Gordon to talk about An American Family Christmas on this week's episode of Out and About.
  • Goo Goo Dolls to Play in Peoria This November
    The Grammy Award-winning rock band Goo Goo Dolls are making a stop at the Peoria Civic Center this autumn.The Goo Goo Dolls will play in Peoria on…
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    Police: 7 juveniles arrested after fight at Peoria Public Schools graduation ceremony
    Seven juveniles were arrested by the Peoria Police Department after a fight broke out Saturday during a Peoria Public Schools graduation ceremony at the Civic Center.
  • Flowers for Ukraine exhibition coming to Peoria's Contemporary Art Center
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and Kira Santiago, the owner, farmer, and designer at Kira’s Flowers about the upcoming exhibition "Flowers for Ukraine."
  • Illinois Comptroller tours Peoria’s EP!C center
    The state's budget woes carry extra impact for groups serving people with developmental disabilities. That's according to state Comptroller Leslie Munger.…
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