Episodes

  • Peoria Public Library celebrates 100 years of Black History Month
    Feb 5 2026

    On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Rose Farrell of Peoria Public Library about how the library is celebrating 100 years of Black History Month.

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    5 mins
  • ‘Breaking Free’ is a community art project on the meditative folk art of pysanky
    Jan 29 2026

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Crystal Potthoff, artist and facilitator of Breaking Free, a community art project centered on the meditative folk art of pysanky.

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    5 mins
  • Peoria Players Theatre presents Young Frankenstein
    Jan 22 2026

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Steve Hausler, Director of "Young Frankenstein" at Peoria Players Theatre.

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    5 mins
  • Morton Public Library Director Alissa Williams details winter activities
    Jan 15 2026

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Alissa Williams, Director of Morton Public Library.

    From the “Take Pieces of the Past” historic giveaway event to Olympic-themed youth programming, and book challenges for every taste, the library is full of winter activities for all ages. Learn how to participate... whether you live in Morton or not!

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    5 mins
  • Heritage Ensemble’s 26th consecutive Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration is January 18
    Jan 7 2026

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to Sharon Samuels Reed, founder and artistic director of The Heritage Ensemble. Sharon reflects on founding the Ensemble and the mission that continues to guide its work.

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    5 mins
  • DJ and dance instructor Ed Caballero details New Year’s Eve Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
    Dec 18 2025

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with DJ and dance instructor Ed Caballero about New Year’s Eve Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center of

    Peoria.

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    5 mins
  • Peoria musician Barry Cloyd leads The Celtic Winter Solstice Celebration
    Dec 10 2025

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with musician Barry Cloyd about The Celtic Winter Solstice Celebration, now in its 25th year.

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    5 mins
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens this weekend at Eastlight Theatre
    Dec 3 2025

    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Ashley Fischer, narrator of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening December 5th at Eastlight Theatre.

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    5 mins