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On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jerry Kolb and Sarah Marie Dillard join Jenn Gordon to talk about a new outdoor concert series coming to Blue Ridge Community Farm. The 245 acre working farm serves adults and children with special needs and is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Chillicothe, Illinois. The concert series is designed to build awareness about the farm and its mission, as well as provide an accessible live music experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Learn more and reserve your free ticket here.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Chris Ennis joins Jenn Gordon for a conversation about “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical”, now playing at Corn Stock Theatre under the Big Tent in Upper Bradley Park. This laugh out loud musical satire has been described as a comic valentine paying homage to Broadway legends Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, and Stephen Sondheim. The show runs Thursdays thru Sundays from August 19th thru September 5th. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Corn Stock Theatre.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Craig Stanford and Ethan Johnson join Jenn Gordon to talked about ‘The Game’s Afoot’. The murder mystery is being produced by The Chillicothe Players with performances October 14 – 17 at Shore Acres Club House in Chillicothe. For more information visit Chillicothe Players.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Peoria Artist Jaci Musec joins Jenn Gordon to talk about her exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library now through the end of October. “Begin Where You Are” is a vibrant, playful, thoughtful, radical and true introspective into the life of a modern Peoria artist. Learn more about Jaci and her show here: Jaci Musec

On this episode of Out and About seasoned Broadway performer Bart Shatto and Cindy Dermody join host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Peoria Notre Dame Alums have Talent”. Bart has starred in numerous roles on Broadway including the lead role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables." He will be joined by other alums who have excelled in the performing arts including Cheri Beever (BHS '74), Mike Reams (AOL/SI '84), Alex Palkovic (PND '07), Rusty Brost (PND '13), Annie Carroll (PND '15), Laurel Cramer (PND '16), Will Church (PND '22), and Carissa Phan (PND '22)."PND Alums have Talent" will be held ONE NIGHT ONLY on September 3 at 7:00 pm in the Livingston Auditorium. Get your tickets now for the performance at pndhs.ejoinme.org/pndtalenttickets

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Maestro George Stelluto and Executive Director Anthony Marotta join Jenn Gordo to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s 125th Season, which opens with a program featuring Beethoven’s Ninth and Beethoven’s “The Emperor” Piano Concerto (No. 5). For information or to purchase tickets visit peoriasymphony.org.

In this special episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Executive Director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright about her extensive background and incoming role as host of Out and About.

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/.