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  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Nikki Wheeler, Special Events Assistant at Five Points Washington. The image has the quote “CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART”, with a graphic advertising the art fair that is taking place June 20, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm at Five Points Washington. 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.
    Five Points Washington’s Community Art Fair
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Wheeler, special events assistant at Five Points Washington, about the upcoming Community Art Fair on June 20. This curated outdoor event brings together regional artists, live music and hands-on art activities for children in a welcoming, community-centered setting.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Nikki Wheeler, Special Events Assistant at Five Points Washington. The image has the quote “CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART”, with a graphic advertising the art fair that is taking place June 20, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm at Five Points Washington. 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.
    Local News
    Five Points Washington’s Community Art Fair
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Wheeler, Special Events Assistant at Five Points Washington, about the upcoming Community Art Fair on June 20 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This curated outdoor event brings together regional artists, live music and hands-on art activities for children in a welcoming, community-centered setting. Wheeler shares how the fair supports local creatives while expanding access to arts and culture, and how it's the perfect way to discover something exciting and new.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Chanel Hargrave-Murray, Supervisor of Community Connections for the Peoria Park District. The image has the quote “JUBILEE DAY CELEBRATIONS”, with a graphic of the Juneteenth celebration taking place June 19, 2026 on the Peoria Riverfront. 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.
    Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chanel Hargrave-Murray of the Peoria Park District about Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 19 on the Peoria RiverFront. The free community event blends live entertainment, cultural experiences, family activities, food vendors, storytelling, an Ancestor Tree Activation Station and much more. The evening concludes with a special Juneteenth-themed drone show over the riverfront.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Chanel Hargrave-Murray, Supervisor of Community Connections for the Peoria Park District. The image has the quote “JUBILEE DAY CELEBRATIONS”, with a graphic of the Juneteenth celebration taking place June 19, 2026 on the Peoria Riverfront. 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.
    Local News
    Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chanel Hargrave-Murray of the Peoria Park District about Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 19 on the Peoria RiverFront. The free community event blends live entertainment, cultural experiences, family activities, food vendors, storytelling, an Ancestor Tree Activation Station and much more. The evening concludes with a special Juneteenth-themed drone show over the riverfront.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM. The image has the quote “JUNETEENTH ON THE RIVERFRONT”, with a graphic of the Juneteenth Fest magazine cover art. 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.
    YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest set for June 13 on Peoria Riverfront
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM about this year’s YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest taking place June 13 at the Peoria Riverfront.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM. The image has the quote “JUNETEENTH ON THE RIVERFRONT”, with a graphic of the Juneteenth Fest magazine cover art. 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.
    Local News
    YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest set for June 13 on Peoria Riverfront
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM about this year’s YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest taking place June 13 at the Peoria Riverfront.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Alissa Williams, Director of the Morton Public Library. The image has the quote “GROOVE RETURNS TO MORTON”, with a graphic that represents the event. 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.
    Morton Public Library's Groove in the Garden Concert Series returns
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Alissa Williams of the Morton Public Library about the return of the library’s popular Groove in the Garden Concert Series.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Alissa Williams, Director of the Morton Public Library. The image has the quote “GROOVE RETURNS TO MORTON”, with a graphic that represents the event. 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.
    Local News
    Morton Public Library’s Groove in the Garden Concert Series
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Alissa Williams of the Morton Public Library about the return of the library’s popular Groove in the Garden Concert Series.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest, Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. The image has the quote “SUMMER STARTS AT MACKINAW”, with a graphic that represents the vineyard. 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.
    Mackinaw Music International Wine and Craft Beer Festival
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, about the upcoming Mackinaw Music, International Wine, and Craft Beer Festival taking place Memorial Day weekend. The two-day event features live music, local food vendors, and the chance to sample wines and craft beers from around the world.
  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest, Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. The image has the quote “SUMMER STARTS AT MACKINAW”, with a graphic that represents the vineyard. 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.
    Local News
    Mackinaw Music International Wine and Craft Beer Festival
    Mae Gilliland Wright
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Diane Hahn, co-founder of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, about the upcoming Mackinaw Music, International Wine, and Craft Beer Festival taking place Memorial Day weekend. The two-day event features live music, local food vendors, and the chance to sample wines and craft beers from around the world.