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  • 130 artists will take over the Riverfront at the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair with executive director Shannon Cox.
  • The image features a photo of trombonist Dan Dietrich of the Prairie Wind Ensemble with a quote of “Prairie Wind in concert” as well as icons for various podcast platforms.
    Prairie Wind Ensemble presents free concert on March 19 in Washington
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsParnters talks with Dan Dietrich, trombonist with the Prairie Wind Ensemble, about their upcoming concert on March 19 at Five Points Washington. Founded in 1977, the ensemble brings together professional and hobbyist musicians from across Central Illinois to perform everything from classic marches to modern medleys. Dan shares why you don’t want to miss this free concert full of energy!
  • The image features a photo of Artistic Director and Conductor David Commanday of the Heartland Festival Orchestra with a quote of “Salon To Stage” as well as icons for various podcast platforms.
    The Heartland Festival Orchestra presents 'French Impressions'
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanday, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, about their upcoming March 21 concert, French Impressions. The conversation previews Debussy, Ravel, and Bizet, highlights guest pianist Anila Aliu, and explores what audiences can expect from this immersive evening of color and sound. Looking ahead to May, Commanday also shares how the orchestra’s Legends of Country program shows that country music can be "dynamite!" when paired with symphonic sounds.
  • The image features a photo of Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Chip Joyce of the Brimfield Public Library District with a quote of “Celebrating Local Authors” as well as icons for various podcast platforms.
    Brimfield Public Library’s Local Author Fair
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chip Joyce, marketing and outreach coordinator for the Brimfield Public Library District, about the library’s Local Author Fair. It takes place Saturday, March 21.
  • The image features a photo of Chetna Maini of the Spandan School of Kathak with a quote of Indian Rhythm & Dance as well as icons for various podcast platforms.
    An evening of Indian classical music and dance
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chetna Maini, founder of Spandan School of Kathak, about SANGAM, an evening of Indian classical music and dance happening March 8 at the ICC Performing Arts Center. The program brings together Kathak dance and live Tabla in a three-part presentation that traces the artistic journey from student to master.
  • Curiosities shop in Germantown Hills hosts an art show...maybe
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gillliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Robin Albright, owner of the Zinger Zanger Shop of Curiosities and Contemplation in Germantown Hills. They discuss the upcoming event, Maybe An Art Show, taking place at her store location on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • MUSE Morton offers creative space, Fourth Friday events
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Katie VandenBerg about MUSE Morton, a creative space fostering community growth in Central Illinois.
  • Exploring Peoria's past with the Historical Society
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Susie Papenhaus, president of the Peoria Historical Society board of directors, about the society's upcoming events.
  • Art and music fills the space at Luthy Botanical Garden
    On this episode of WCBU’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Duncan Katlack, organizer of the upcoming Art and Music in the Garden event.
  • 'Magic Flute' opens the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's 127th season
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Maestro George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s 127th season.
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