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On this week’s episode of Out and About, Tom McConnaughay and John Martin join Jenn Gordon to talk about Peoria Irish Fest happening August 27-29 on the Peoria Riverfront. This year’s festival includes Highland Games, Irish Dance, the Cultural Village, and a fantastic line up of musicians on multiple stages.Learn more at Peoria Irish Fest.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, David Commanday joins Jenn Gordon to talk about “The Power of the Concerto.” The Concert presented by the Heartland Festival Orchestra features the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. Soloists Ji-Myung Kim and Victor Cayres bring superb musicality, flawless technique, and international creds to three masterpieces. In the concerto form, soloists and the orchestra “contend, compete, or do musical battle.” It’s a musical dialogue with a happy outcome - everyone wins!

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sam Hipp and Chris Peterlin join host Jenn Gordon to talk about The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]. The fast-paced parody of all 37 works by The Bard promises a night of laughter and entertainment. The show runs Thursday, July 29th under the big tent in Upper Bradley Park and continues through Sunday, August 15th with performances weekly from Thursday thru Sunday. For more information visit Corn Stock Theatre.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Beth Johnson joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the History Walking Tours offered throughout the summer by the Peoria Historical Society. Expert guides bring Peoria’s history to life through tours of Springdale Cemetery, the old Downtown Theatre District, and historical streets like Moss Avenue, Hight Street, and Randolph and Roanoke. Tours are offered Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30AM. For tickets and more information visit: Peoria Historical Society

On this week’s episode of Out and About, David Commanday of the Heartland Festival Orchestra joins Jenn Gordon to talk about “Blue Sky," the upcoming concert by the Heartland Festival Orchestra featuring virtuoso violinist and fiddler Tessa Lark.Tessa’s world premiere performance and recording of “Sky," Michael Torke’s bluegrass-inspired violin concerto, won widespread acclaim and a Grammy nomination in 2019. This performance marks the regional premiere of this piece.The concert takes place at Five Points Washington on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. In person tickets are available as well as online live streaming passes. For more information visit heartlandfestivalorchestra.org.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Marisa Bernotti and John Heintzman join Jenn Gordon to talk about “Reflective Noise.” Marisa Bernotti is a multi-disciplinary artist from Uruguay. She has been recognized for her contribution to the development of the land in artistic activity, addressing women's rights and for promoting children's literature. She is exhibiting during the month of August at the Peoria Art Guild as well as conducting a residency which will include two workshops. For more information visit Peoria Art Guild.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Gil Kramer and Belle Hardy join host Jenn Gordon to talk about The Community Children’s Theatre’s production of Big Fish – The Musical. The show runs from July 15th through July 18th at Peoria Players Theatre with in-person as well as live stream tickets available. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Community Children’s Theatre.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Shannon Cox joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Fine Art Fair which will be taking place on September 25 and September 26 on the Peoria Riverfront. Find out why the Fine Art Fair has been ranked #20 in the “Top 200 Fairs” by Sunshine Artist Magazine. To pre-purchase your tickets or to learn more visit The Peoria Art Guild.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Maestro George Stelutto, and Composer in Residence Stephanie Ann Boyd join host Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert "HerStory: A Musical Tribute to Betty Friedan". The historical concert honoring the famous Peorian will feature the World Premiere of Everywoman: A Friedan Centennial Memoire.For more information visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, chairperson for the Department of Theatre Arts Scott Kanoff joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about Bradley University’s triumphant return to live theatre with the production of Thorton Wilder's beloved "Our Town." Performances take place at the Hartmann Center on Nov. 4 -7.Find tickets at Bradley Theatre Arts.