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The cultural and community impact of the Juneteenth holiday continues to grow in Peoria each year, evidenced by a month filled with several celebrations and activities.

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by William Butler, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, who talks about the upcoming 'St. Valentine’s Live at the Five Spot' featuring the legendary jazz vocalist Judy Page.

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by William Butler, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, who talks about the upcoming 'St. Valentine’s Live at the Five Spot' featuring the legendary jazz vocalist Judy Page.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with William Butler, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, about their exciting lineup of holiday events and programs.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with William Butler, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, about their exciting lineup of holiday events and programs.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with artist Barbie Perry about her art installation Hope Chest on display now through Oct. 18 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with artist Barbie Perry about her art installation Hope Chest on display now through Oct. 18 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Feb. 2 through Feb. 4, 2024, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Jan. 12 through Jan. 14, 2024, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

The photos for the exhibition at Creative Soul Gallery, 208 N. 2nd St. — running through Oct. 3 — were taken by Bennett Johnson, an award-winning photographer and retired architect.