A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Each week, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event.If you have an arts and culture event/happening and would like to submit it for consideration to be featured on Out and About, click here!Out and About is made possible in part by PNC Financial Services and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

Latest episodes of the podcast Out and About

• ‘That’s What She Said’: A night of empowering women’s stories in Greater Peoria
• 'Black Stories Matter': Proctor Recreation Center honors the power of Black cinema
• Swing into romance: Judy Page headlines Valentine's edition of CAC's 'Live at the Five Spot'
• Discover custom car culture in a new light at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's latest exhibition
• 'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' brings a sharp edge to Peoria Players Theatre
• Celebrating the Queen of Rock: Heartland Festival Orchestra’s Tina Turner Tribute
• 'His Light Still Shines' in Heritage Ensemble's 25th annual 'Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration'
• In the coldest months, Peoria Riverfront Museum offers chance for introspection in 'Solitude'
• Savor the acoustics with Peoria's first 'Tuba Christmas' concert
• Cherished melodies shine in 'An American Family Christmas'
• Celebrate literary legend Jane Austen at the Peoria Public Library, plus other festivities
• Find holiday joy within the arts at the Contemporary Art Center
• 'The Wizards of Winter' make a stop at Five Points Washington
• Celebrating film and creativity in the River City
• Mackinaw Valley Vineyard offers more to explore at their central location
• Exploring Peoria's past with the Historical Society
• MUSE Morton offers creative space, Fourth Friday events
• 'Magic Flute' opens the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's 127th season
• Art and music fills the space at Luthy Botanical Garden
• Curiosities shop in Germantown Hills hosts an art show...maybe