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  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Roseanne Urbanc, president of Chillicothe Players Theatre and director of The Great Gatsby. The image features an all capitalized text headline that reads “GATSBY ON STAGE” with an underlying smaller text that reads “Featuring Roseanne Urbanc.”, The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
    Chillicothe Players Theatre presents 'The Great Gatsby'
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Roseanne Urbanc of Chillicothe Players Theatre about their upcoming production of "The Great Gatsby."
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Roseanne Urbanc, president of Chillicothe Players Theatre and director of The Great Gatsby. The image features an all capitalized text headline that reads “GATSBY ON STAGE” with an underlying smaller text that reads “Featuring Roseanne Urbanc.”, The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the center with the WCBU and NPR logos in the left-hand corner. In the bottom right hand corner are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded. In the bottom left hand corner is Out and About spelled out in large, white graphic letters.
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    Chillicothe Players Theatre presents The Great Gatsby
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Roseanne Urbanc of Chillicothe Players Theatre about their upcoming production of The Great Gatsby. Running Aug. 6-9 at Shore Acres Clubhouse, the production combines the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with an immersive theater experience, inviting audiences to dress in 1920s attire and become part of Gatsby's world. The adaptation explores timeless themes of ambition, love, friendship and the pursuit of the American Dream.
  • Gratus Choral Ensemble presents The Lost Birds
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Cory Boulton of Bradley University about The Lost Birds, a powerful choral work presented by the Gratus Choral Ensemble on July 26 at First Federated Church at 4 p.m.
  • Local News
    Gratus Choral Ensemble presents The Lost Birds
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Cory Boulton of Bradley University about The Lost Birds, a powerful choral work presented by the Gratus Choral Ensemble on July 26 at First Federated Church at 4 p.m.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers. The image features a large, all capitalized text that reads “DANCE UNDER THE STARS”. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the upper right and corner. The left-hand corner features the WCBU and NPR logos. At the bottom of the photo there are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Heartland Latin Dancers present Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers about Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte, located in Peoria's Warehouse District. Held on the last Saturday of every month, the evening features a beginner-friendly dance lesson followed by an outdoor social dance where no partner or experience is required.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers. The image features a large, all capitalized text that reads “DANCE UNDER THE STARS”. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank in the upper right and corner. The left-hand corner features the WCBU and NPR logos. At the bottom of the photo there are icons of the various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Local News
    Heartland Latin Dancers present Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers about Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte, located in Peoria's Warehouse District. Held on the last Saturday of every month, the evening features a beginner-friendly dance lesson followed by an outdoor social dance where no partner or experience is required. Bavdekar says the goal is to help people build friendships while learning something new: “Anyone can learn it as long as you want to just come out there and have fun.”
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Jake Bowers. Jake is the interim president of Peoria Proud. The image has the quote “PRIDE THROUGH THE ARTS”, with a rainbow colored graphic that reads River City Pride Peoria, IL. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platform’s icons where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    River City Pride Festival adds Artist Row for July 18 event
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jake Bowers of Peoria Proud about this year’s River City Pride Festival on July 18 at the Peoria RiverFront. The free festival features live entertainment, community organizations, interactive art, food vendors, educational programming and a new Artist Row showcasing local creatives.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Jake Bowers. Jake is the interim president of Peoria Proud. The image has the quote “PRIDE THROUGH THE ARTS”, with a rainbow colored graphic that reads River City Pride Peoria, IL. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platform’s icons where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Local News
    River City Pride Festival adds Artist Row for July 18 event
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jake Bowers of Peoria Proud about this year’s River City Pride Festival on July 18 at the Peoria RiverFront.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s distinguished guest Dr. David Vroman. Dr. Vroman is the director of the Peoria Municipal Band. The image has the quote “CONCERTS UNDER THE SKY”, with a graphic representing the Peoria Municipal Band. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platform’s icons where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Peoria Municipal Band celebrates 89th season of free summer concerts
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. David Vroman, director of the Peoria Municipal Band, about the band’s 89th season of free summer concerts.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s distinguished guest Dr. David Vroman. Dr. Vroman is the director of the Peoria Municipal Band. The image has the quote “CONCERTS UNDER THE SKY”, with a graphic representing the Peoria Municipal Band. The graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platform’s icons where the Out and About podcast can be streamed/downloaded.
    Local News
    Peoria Municipal Band celebrates 89th season of free summer concerts
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. David Vroman, director of the Peoria Municipal Band, about the band’s 89th season of free summer concerts.