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  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers. The image features a large, all capitalized text that reads “DANCE UNDER THE STARS”. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the upper right and corner. The left-hand corner features the WCBU and NPR logos. At the bottom of the photo there are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Heartland Latin Dancers present Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte
    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.
  • 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.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Rhonda Ossola Parker of the Italian American Society. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “A TASTE OF ITALY” with an underlying smaller text that reads “Rhonda Ossola Parker of the Italian American Society.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Annual Summer Festa Picnic coming to Hickory Grove Park
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rhonda Ossola Parker of the Italian American Society about the annual Summer Festa Picnic on Aug. 9 at Hickory Grove Park. Celebrating its 95th year, the family-friendly event features authentic Italian food, live music, artisan vendors, bocce, spaghetti-eating contests and a special tribute to the 100th anniversary of Agatucci's Restaurant.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest: performer, songwriter and historian Barry Cloyd. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “FROM WOODSTOCK TO TODAY” with an underlying smaller text that reads “featuring Barry Cloyd.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    For What It’s Worth: A Tribute to Stephen Stills in Song & Story, coming Aug. 22
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Barry Cloyd about For What It’s Worth: A Tribute to Stephen Stills in Song & Story, coming Aug. 22 to the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. Blending live music with storytelling, the multimedia performance traces Stills’ career through Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and his solo work.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest: Joyce Blank of Gems of the Prairie Quilters. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “GEMS OF THE PRARIE QUILT SHOW 2026” with an underlying smaller text that reads “featuring Joyce Blank, Threads That Connect.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Gems of the Prairie Quilters present annual quilt show Aug. 22 and 23
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Joyce Blank of Gems of the Prairie Quilters about the group’s annual quilt show, taking place Aug. 22 and 23 at the Life Together Center in Peoria.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Roseanne Urbanc, president of Chillicothe Players Theatre and director of The Great Gatsby. The image features an all capitalized text headline that reads “GATSBY ON STAGE” with an underlying smaller text that reads “Featuring Roseanne Urbanc.”, The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Chillicothe Players Theatre presents 'The Great Gatsby'
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Roseanne Urbanc of Chillicothe Players Theatre about their upcoming production of "The Great Gatsby."
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest: David Commanday, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “SETTING THE STAGE” with an underlying smaller text that reads “featuring David Commanday, Heartland Festival Orchestra.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Heartland Festival Orchestra opens new season Sept. 11 in Washington
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanday, artistic director and conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, about the HFO’s upcoming season, opening Sept. 11 at Crossroads Global Methodist Church in Washington.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest: Jennifer Brady, co-founder of the Peoria Area Repair Cafe. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “THE ART OF REPAIR” with an underlying smaller text that reads “featuring Jennifer Brady, Peoria Café.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Peoria Area Repair Café coming to River City Labs Sept. 12
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Brady, co-founder of the Peoria Area Repair Café, about its next free event on Sept. 12 at River City Labs.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest: Mengrong Taylor, chair of the Peoria Chinese Association and an educator at Illinois Central College. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “DRAGONS ON THE RIVERFRONT” with an underlying smaller text that reads “featuring Mengrong Taylor, Peoria Chinese Association.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Peoria Dragon Boat Race coming to the Peoria Riverfront Sept. 13
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Mengrong Taylor, chair of the Peoria Chinese Association, about the Peoria Dragon Boat Race on Sept. 13 at the Peoria Riverfront. The celebration offers visitors a chance to experience Chinese traditions while exploring the connections between art, culture, teamwork and community.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest: Amy McCoy, executive director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. The image features an all-capitalized text headline that reads “MARIGOLD WEEKEND RETURNS TO PEKIN” with an underlying smaller text that reads “featuring Amy McCoy, Pekin Chamber of Commerce.” The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right-hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left-hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Pekin Marigold Festival taking place Sept. 9-13 at Mineral Springs Park
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Amy McCoy, executive director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, about the 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival, taking place Sept. 9 through the 13. The event began as an art show over half a century ago, and today Art in the Park continues that creative tradition with more than 230 vendors offering handmade and homemade work ranging from painting and writing to woodworking and other crafts.
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