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.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

• Youth Music Illinois prepares for a jazzy collaboration with The BraziLionaires
• 'Big Fish' prepares to make a big splash at Peoria Players Theatre
• Peoria Area Civic Chorale concludes season with Fauré’s 'Requiem'
• Peoria Ballet's 'Sleeping Beauty' brings the classic tale to life through dance
• Peoria's youth shines in ART Inc.'s production of 'Once on This Island Jr.'
• Film takes center stage at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
• ArtHAUS Peoria combines historic beauty found on Moss Avenue with art
• From high fashion to street fashion, Peoria Fashion Week is back
• Jazz up your spring with the Central Illinois Jazz Society
• Peoria Symphony Orchestra celebrates music from women composers in 'New Horizons'
• A springtime of music with the Heartland Festival Orchestra
• Be inspired by 'That's What She Said' at ART Inc.
• Artistic adventures unleashed at Peoria Public Library
• The Peoria Symphony Orchestra spices up the night with 'Romance'
• Something Rotten is happening at Peoria Players Theatre!
• The Business of Art conference teaches artists how to take their craft to the next level
• Contemporary Art Center of Peoria offers plenty to do during coldest months
• River City DJs: A new vinyl record listening experience in Peoria
• Corn Stock Theatre's 'Puffs' is a spoof on a beloved wizardry classic
• FRESH: New Directions in Contemporary Art at the Peoria Riverfront Museum