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On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Julie Peters and Sam Taylor to talk about about the Pulitzer Prize-winning play SWEAT, presented by the Illinois Central College Theatre Program.Performances happen Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center.For more information visit ICC Theatre Program.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Nikki Romain and Vivian Standifird join host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Smart People."The play, written by Lydia R. Diamond, follows four Harvard University graduates each interested in different aspects of the brain, particularly how it responds to race. This marks ART Inc.’s first theatrical production, and executive director Nikki Romain promises it won’t be their last.Performances take place June 24-26 in the CEFCU Theatre at the Romain Arts and Cultural Center. For more information or to purchase tickets visit artincpeoria.org.

On this week’s episode of Out and About Ryann Pugh and Marie Nelson join host Jenn Gordon to talk about The Penguin Players upcoming production of “Back to the 80’s”. The Penguin Players is an extension of The Penguin Project, a national non-profit organization founded by Dr. Andrew Morgan in Peoria, Illinois with the vision of creating unrestricted access for children with special needs to the performing arts. The Penguin Players provides performing opportunities for adults who have aged out of The Penguin Project. Performances will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center on August 19 through August 21. For tickets and information visit https://icc.edu/arts/.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Chip Joyce joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the "practically perfect" musical, “Mary Poppins.” Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s "Mary Poppins" delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, David Commanday, Artistic Director of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the opening concert of their season, entitled "Going for Baroque". The concert features Susanna Perry Gilmore on violin, one of the world's premiere musicians specializing in the Baroque Style. The performance happens Saturday, September 17 at Five Points Washington. For tickets and more information visit https://www.heartlandfestivalorchestra.org/concerts-and-events/2022/9/17/going-for-baroque

On this week’s episode of Out and About Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors".

On this week's episode of Out and About host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by ballerina Jessie Williams to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s 10th Anniversary celebration, which includes a reception with a silent auction, a DJ, and dancing.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Shannon Cox and Nikki Wheeler from the Peoria Art Guild join host Jenn Gordon to talk about the 60th annual Peoria Fine Art Fair happening Saturday and Sunday (September 24 and 25) on the Peoria Riverfront.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sarah Marie Dillard and Brandon Mooberry join Jenn Gordon to talk about Ignite Peoria – central Illinois’ premiere arts and makers fest designed to spark creativity in the community. The event includes 2 performance stages, a live fashion photo shoot, over 90 arts and makers booths, and Sensory Ignite, a unique area designed for guests with sensory sensitivities. For more information visit https://artspartners.net/ignite-peoria/.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jerry Kolb joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the concert celebrating the release of The Accidentals and the Kaboom Collective’s album, Reimagined. The Accidentals, a 3-piece indie band, are said to be "among the most emotionally compelling songwriters of our time,” according to NPR. The band leads workshops across the country hoping to inspire other young musicians. Kaboom Collective, a 40-member studio orchestra comprised of professionals and students reinvented a repertoire of the Accidentals’ cinematic music. The full orchestra put a fresh, robust sound to the basic tracks provided by The Accidentals. The Reimagined concert happens on August 4th at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Downtown Peoria.For tickets and information visit: https://www.scottishritepeoria.com