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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.

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