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On this week’s episode of Out and About, Connie Tomczyk joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Summer History Tours offered through the Peoria Historical Society. Walking and bus tours are available and cover a wide variety of themes including: “Roll Out the Barrel”, “Naughty to Nice”, “Notable Women”, “Historic Springdale”, “World’s Most Beautiful Drive” and more. For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/history-tours.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jennifer Davis joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about arts and cultural events coming up at the Peoria Public Library. Classical Indian Music Festival happens on Saturday, July 23 at the North Branch. Deepashri Phatak will perform Raag or raga, a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, which has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. On Sunday, July 24, the library’s popular Music in the McKenzie series continues with a concert by Harvest Sons, a Peoria based band known for their blend of Americana, folk, and rock.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. John Jost joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the in person return of the Peoria Bach Festival.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sharon Samuels Reed joins Jenn Gordon to talk about "Juneteenth: An American Celebration."The annual concert is being presented by the Heritage Ensemble and will be featuring works by Glenn Edward Burleigh. The performance takes place on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center. For tickets and information visit the Heritage Ensemble's website.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by choral director Denise Adams to talk about Encore 2022 – A Musical Review Presented by the Morton Civic Chorus to benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund.

On this weeks episode of Out and About, Wes Hunt and Selah Schertz join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production: All Shook Up – The Musical. Featuring the music of Elvis Presley and a story line inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, you won’t want to miss this crowd pleaser directed by Mary Ellen Ulrich. Wes and Selah star in the production that runs June 24 through July 2 at the Big Tent in upper Bradley Park. For tickets and information visit: https://cornstocktheatre.com/tickets-events/summer-season/

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about upcoming productions as well as NTA’s unique teaching model and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College. Their summer Shakespeare production, ‘Canned Hamlet’ happens July 31 - August 1. The Stage Kids Summer production of ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ runs August 2 – August 9. And ‘The Adams Family – The Musical’ runs September 9 – September 11. All performances take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center. To buy tickets or to sign up for fall classes visit: nitschtheatrearts.org

On this week’s episode of Out and About. Producer Daniel Musisi sits in for host Jenn Gordon and is joined by Chair of the Sky Art Peoria Committee, artist and ArtsPartners Board Member, Alexander Martin to talk about the winning works and artists selected for the 2021 Sky Art Peoria program.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Alison Meuth joins Jenn Gordon to talk about Peoria Players' production of “Little Women – The Musical”. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Little Women reminds us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.” The show is directed by Peggy Breaux Hupp and runs from Sept 10 – 12 and Sept 15 – 19 at Peoria Players Theatre. For tickets and information visit Peoria Players Theatre.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Artistic Director of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, David Commanday joins Jenn Gordon to talk about their upcoming concert "Here Comes the Sun!” featuring the world's best Beatles Tribute Band, Classical Mystery Tour. The concert takes place at Five Points Washington on July 24 at 7:30pm. For more information visit Heartland Festival Orchestra.