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  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Nikki Wheeler, Special Events Assistant at Five Points Washington. The image has the quote “CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART”, with a graphic advertising the art fair that is taking place June 20, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm at Five Points Washington. 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.
    Five Points Washington’s Community Art Fair
    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. This curated outdoor event brings together regional artists, live music and hands-on art activities for children in a welcoming, community-centered setting.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest, Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. The image has the quote “SUMMER STARTS AT MACKINAW”, with a graphic that represents the vineyard. 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.
    Mackinaw Music International Wine and Craft Beer Festival
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, about the upcoming Mackinaw Music, International Wine, and Craft Beer Festival taking place Memorial Day weekend. The two-day event features live music, local food vendors, and the chance to sample wines and craft beers from around the world.
  • 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.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Chanel Hargrave-Murray, Supervisor of Community Connections for the Peoria Park District. The image has the quote “JUBILEE DAY CELEBRATIONS”, with a graphic of the Juneteenth celebration taking place June 19, 2026 on the Peoria Riverfront. 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.
    Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chanel Hargrave-Murray of the Peoria Park District about Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 19 on the Peoria RiverFront. The free community event blends live entertainment, cultural experiences, family activities, food vendors, storytelling, an Ancestor Tree Activation Station and much more. The evening concludes with a special Juneteenth-themed drone show over the riverfront.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Emily Huff who’s promoting the new West Peoria Farmers Market. The image has the quote “NEW COMMUNITY MARKER”, with a graphic advertising the new event. 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.
    Introducing the new West Peoria Farmers Market
    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.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s distinguished guest Dr. David Vroman. Dr. Vroman is the director of the Peoria Municipal Band. The image has the quote “CONCERTS UNDER THE SKY”, with a graphic representing the Peoria Municipal Band. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platform’s icons where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Peoria Municipal Band celebrates 89th season of free summer concerts
    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.
  • Artist Lisa Nelson Raabe experiments with materials in 'The Plot Thickens'
    On this week’s Out and About, artist Lisa Nelson Raabe joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about her exhibit “The Plot Thickens.”
  • 'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress' elevates classic wedding shenanigans
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, theater director and long-time Peorian Eddie Urish joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about the upcoming production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” at Illinois Central College.
  • Corn Stock Theatre presents: When We Were Young and Unafraid
    On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Rebekah Dentino and LaCora Holesome to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s production of When We Were Young and Unafraid, a play written by Sarah Treem. In the early 1970s, before Roe v. Wade, before the Violence Against Women Act, Agnes has turned her quiet bed and breakfast into one of the few spots where victims of domestic violence can seek refuge. As the drums of a feminist revolution grow louder outside of Agnes’s tiny world, Agnes is forced to confront her own presumptions about the women she’s spent her life trying to help. Show dates are March 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30pm and March 20 and 27 at 2:30pm at Corn Stock Theatre Center in Upper Bradley Park. For tickets and more information visit Corn Stock Theatre.
  • The SpongeBob Musical features music by Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, and More
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Travis Olson to talk about Peoria Players current production, The SpongeBob Musical. Unabashedly optimistic and surprisingly inspirational, the show is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, and includes original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, They Might Be Giants, David Bowie and many more. The show runs February 4 - 6 and February 9 - 12 at Peoria Players Theatre. For tickets and more information visit Peoria Players Theatre.
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