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  • The image features a photo of Diana Klein, Executive Director of the Wheels O’ Time Museum. The image has the quote “ALL ABOARD: OPENING DAY”, with a graphic icon to promote the event that reads Wheels O’ Time Museum. As always, the graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be heard.
    Wheels O’ Time Museum celebrates transportation history
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diana Klein, executive director of the Wheels O’ Time Museum, about the museum’s 2026 season opening on May 1 and a full lineup of events celebrating transportation history through hands-on experiences.
  • The image features a photo of Diana Klein, Executive Director of the Wheels O’ Time Museum. The image has the quote “ALL ABOARD: OPENING DAY”, with a graphic icon to promote the event that reads Wheels O’ Time Museum. As always, the graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be heard.
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    Wheels O’ Time Museum celebrates transportation history
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diana Klein, Executive Director of the Wheels O’ Time Museum, about the museum’s 2026 season opening on May 1 and a full lineup of events celebrating transportation history through hands-on experiences.
  • The image features a photo of the Executive Director of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony Lidia Riley. The image has the quote “A SYMPHONY HOMECOMING”. The image also features a graphic icon to promote the event that reads Central Illinois Youth Symphony, 60th Anniversary Concert, Alumni Welcome! As always, the graphic artwork also features icons of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where Out and About can be heard.
    Central Illinois Youth Symphony celebrates 60 years
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lidia Riley, Executive Director of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony, about the group’s upcoming 60th anniversary concerts on May 3 at Five Points Washington. This milestone event brings together current students and alumni for a homecoming-style performance celebrating generations of young musicians. Riley shares how the program reflects both the organization’s history and its future, with a mix of classic works, new compositions, and a grand finale featuring the 1812 Overture.
  • The image features a photo of the Executive Director of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony Lidia Riley. The image has the quote “A SYMPHONY HOMECOMING”. The image also features a graphic icon to promote the event that reads Central Illinois Youth Symphony, 60th Anniversary Concert, Alumni Welcome! As always, the graphic artwork also features icons of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where Out and About can be heard.
    Local News
    Central Illinois Youth Symphony celebrates 60 years
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lidia Riley, Executive Director of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony, about the group’s upcoming 60th anniversary concerts on May 3 at Five Points Washington. This milestone event brings together current students and alumni for a homecoming-style performance celebrating generations of young musicians. Riley shares how the program reflects both the organization’s history and its future, with a mix of classic works, new compositions, and a grand finale featuring the 1812 Overture.
  • The image features a photo of the Executive Director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council Angela Weck. The image has the quote “GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES” in quotes. The image also features a graphic of Weck’s book “Defending Life and Land” as well as the icons of sponsor PNC Bank and various podcast platforms.
    Peoria World Affairs Council looks at climate change and Indigenous communities
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Angela Weck, executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council. They chat about an upcoming program exploring Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and global climate challenges.
  • The image features a photo of the Executive Director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council Angela Weck. The image has the quote “GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES” in quotes. The image also features a graphic of Weck’s book “Defending Life and Land” as well as the icons of sponsor PNC Bank and various podcast platforms.
    Local News
    Peoria World Affairs Council looks at climate change and indigenous communities
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsParnters of Central Illinois is joined by Angela Weck, Executive Director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council. They chat about an upcoming program exploring Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and global climate challenges.
  • Liv Warfield performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Peoria native and singer-songwriter, director, and performer Liv Warfield about her upcoming April 17 concert with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater.
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    Liv Warfield performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Peoria native and singer-songwriter, director, and performer Liv Warfield about her upcoming April 17 concert with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater.
  • The image features a photo of Bradley University’s Dr. Claire McQuerry and poet Adrienne Su. The image also features the quote of “Poet Adrienne Su at Bradley” as well as icons for PNC Bank and various podcast platforms.
    Bradley University presents poetry reading and Q&A night with Adrienne Su
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Claire McQuerry, Associate Professor and Director of Creative Writing at Bradley University, about an upcoming poetry reading and Q&A with acclaimed poet Adrienne Su.
  • The image features a photo of Bradley University’s Dr. Claire McQuerry and poet Adrienne Su. The image also features the quote of “Poet Adrienne Su at Bradley” as well as icons for PNC Bank and various podcast platforms.
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    Bradley University presents poetry reading and Q&A night with Adrienne Su
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Claire McQuerry, Associate Professor and Director of Creative Writing at Bradley University, about an upcoming poetry reading and Q&A with acclaimed poet Adrienne Su.