Nathan Irwin

Out and About - June 14, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

This week, we're talking with Jennifer Lee, coordinator of the Art on the Promenade Fine Art Fair. It runs from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday on the promenade between Costco and Target in East Peoria. She talks about some of the challenges of organizing the first-time event, some of the activities that will be going on during the fair, and why she thinks its important both to the art community and to East Peoria.

Out and About - June 7, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

This week, we're talking with Caleb Finley. He's directing Peoria Players Theatre's production of "Bus Stop." The play revolves around a group of bus travelers, stranded in a remote bus stop by a heavy storm. Finley talks about drew him to the script, about trying avoid over-reliance on the film adaptation of the play, and about the two characters at the center of the script's main plot. "Bus Stop" continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Peoria Players.

Out and About - May 31, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Heartland Festival Orchestra and conductor David Commanday close their 2013-2014 season with a program of "Maestro's Favorites" -- works by Stravinsky, Wagner and Brahms. David Commanday talks about some of those pieces, and the significance they hold for him. The concert also includes an unannounced sneak preview of a special appearance at the Peoria RiverFront Museum. The orchestra performs Saturday night at 7:30 at Five Points Washington.

Out and About - May 24, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:58:40 +0000

Corn Stock Theatre is celebrating it's 60th season this summer. Theatre Manager Cindy Hoey joins us to talk about some of the productions planned for the season, including a visit by guest artist, and Peoria native, Steve Vinovich. Corn Stock will also present "The Wiz" for the first time, with a new director. The season kicks off with "The Music Man," which runs May 31st to June 8th.

Out and About - May 17, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:18 +0000

The Morton Civic Chorus is getting ready to present its annual spring benefit concert, with performances Tuesday through Sunday at the Hartmann Center at Bradley University. Director Denise Adams talks about the theme that runs through this year's concert, and some of the works on the programs. She also talks about the process leading up to performance week, and about watching her children grow up in the chorus.

Out and About - May 10, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:38:40 +0000

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra brings its 2012-2013 to a close with this weekend's concert, "Visions of Beauty." Music Director George Stelluto talks about the concert, which features a return visit by soprano Kara Shay Thomson. He talks about what he looks for when selecting soloists for each concert, and about the selections on the program: a Mozart overture, opera arias, and Mahler's Fourth Symphony. The concert is Saturday night at 8:00 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria.

Review - "Fiddler on the Roof"

Nathan Irwin — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:36:04 +0000

Peoria Players Theatre closes its current season with the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Marty Lynch has this review for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League.

Out and About - May 3, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

We're talking with Bobbi Rice, from the Wheels O' Time Museum. Their 2013 season is now underway. This year, the museum has expanded to a fourth building. They've also develop a partnership with a local auto club to present a rotating display of antique cars. Bobbi also talks about some of the non-vehicular items in the museum's collection. The museum's 2013 season continues through the end of October.

Out and About - April 26, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

This week, we're talking with Laura Garfinkel, the director of Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof." She talks about the universal themes which permeate the show: the tension between tradition and modernity, the bonds of a small community, and the expectations family members have of one another. Those themes, and memorable score, help explain how the show has endured for almost fifty years. "Fiddler on the Roof" runs May 3rd through May 12th at Peoria Players Theatre.

Out and About - April 19, 2013

Nathan Irwin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:30:00 +0000

This week, we're talking with Herrald Webster from Eastlight Theatre's production of "Dreamgirls." The musical tells the story of the Motown-era group "The Dreams." It closely parallels the real history of the Supremes, and features a score that ranges from R&B to early rock to disco. The Eastlight production opens tonight and continues through April 27th at the Byron Moore Auditorium in East Peoria High School.