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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.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon sits down with artist André Petty to talk about his work currently on display at the Contemporary Art Center now through October 15. The exhibit is entitled “Faces and Forms” and features Petty’s pop art portraits, as well as Sculptures by Scott Mossman. For more information visit Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, producer Daniel Musisi sits in for host Jenn Gordon and is joined by the owner of the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Diane Hahn to talk about the 13th International Music, Wine and Craft Beer Festival at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Todd Kelly joins Jenn Gordon to talk about The Water Street Stompers. The New Orleans Style Jazz Band performs at Five Points Washington on Sunday, July 25 at 5pm as part of its outdoor jazz concert series. For more information visit Five Points Washington.