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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.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Kerri Rae Ryan and Michelle Tipsword join Jenn Gordon to talk about "The Comedy of Errors." Kerri Rae directs the No Fear Shakespeare rendition of the hilarious classic about mistaken identity. For tickets and information visit Corn Stock Theatre.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland Wright joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the first anniversary of ‘Giving Voice’ the online magazine that is giving voice to young people in our community by both mentoring young writers and creatives and paying them to tell their stories. Learn more at Giving Voice.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the world premiere of Sweeney Todd, being presented by the Central Illinois Ballet Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 at the Scottish Rite Theatre. Jessie is a professional ballet dancer with Central Illinois Ballet, and also serves as the choreographer and director for this haunting production. To reserve your tickets visit: Scottish Rite Theatre.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Bill Conger and physician and pianist Dr. Tony Karam about the special upcoming concert and exhibition "From Peoria to Lebanon". One year ago, a massive warehouse explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, killing hundreds of people and displacing 300,000. Among the most prominent local populations of central Illinois are thousands of Americans whose family members immigrated from Lebanon. On this anniversary, the Peoria Riverfront Museum presents an unprecedented contemporary art exhibition featuring donated art from artists of Lebanon and a piano concert in partnership with the Scottish Rite Theatre. The concert features Dr. Tony Karam, renowned Lebanese physician and classical pianist. The concert will take place on December 19 at 2:30 PM at the Scottish Rite Theatre. For tickets and more information visit From Peoria to Lebanon Concert