Arts, Culture & Library Services Department

What's Up Peoria!

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This podcast gives Peoria, Arizona residents and others in our surrounding communities updates on all the events and activities going on in our city. We will also have special guests who will provide insight on some of the things happening in Peoria!

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Arts, Culture & Library Services Department

Episodes

What's Up Peoria! S1E9 "Veterans Day Ceremony Discussion with Marylou Stephens & Bill Moss" 09.11.2022 30:44

What's Up Peoria discusses the Veterans Day Ceremony, the Honor Wall and the John McCain Plaza at Rio Vista Community Park. Bill and Marylou discuss the history of the Plaza and the Honor Wall as well as other Veteran related topics.

Native American Heritage Special Episode Part 2 with Micheon Gorman, Ann Durkin & Jill Thomsen 08.11.2022 20:50

What's Up Peoria celebrates Native American Heritage month with Micheon Gorman from the Phoenix Indian Center. Micheon discusses the culture history of Native Americans and some of the challenges Native Americans face today.

Native American Heritage Special Episode Part 1 with Mark Hackbarth, Ann Durkin & Jill Thomsen 08.11.2022 28:11

What's Up Peoria celebrates Native American Heritage month with Mark Hackbarth a archeologist who worked on the Palo Verde Ruin site in North Peoria. Mark tells stories about artifacts found at the site and the history of the area.

What's Up Peoria! S1E8 "Sustainability Discussion with Victoria Caster & Beckie Borquez " 04.11.2022 31:06

What's Up Peoria discusses the importance of sustainability and going green in the City of Peoria. We touch on everting from composting to recycling. Tune into learn about what you can do to make a difference in the Peoria community.

What's Up Peoria! S1E7 "Theater Works discussion with Chris Hamby & Marylou Stephens" 21.10.2022 40:44

What's Up Peoria discusses Theater Works productions and all of the happenings at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Chris talks about the history of Theater Works and his own journey in the theater world.

What's Up Peoria! S1E6 "Library Fall Fest & StoryWalk with Jill Thomsen & Heather Sorden" 14.10.2022 24:24

What's Up Peoria discusses the Library Fall Fest at the Main library and the third StoryWalk instalment at Rio Vista Park. There are amazing things happening at the Peoria Public Libraries!

What's Up Peoria! S1E5 "Second Saturdays with Micah Bentley" 07.10.2022 22:27

What's Up Peoria discusses Second Saturdays in Old Town Peoria with Micah Bentley. Micah is a local musician with deep roots in Peoria. Tune in to hear about Micah's musical journey as well as what you can expect at the Second Saturday events.

What's Up Peoria! S1E4 "Peoria Film Fest with Jason Carney" 30.09.2022 29:28

What's Up Peoria discusses the Peoria Film Fest with Jason Carney. Jason talks about some of the films that will be at the fest over the course of the four days. Tune in to hear about this great weekend of films and fun!

What's Up Peoria! S1E3 "911 dispatch discussion with Brittany Brunet & Tina Leoni" 23.09.2022 29:06

What's Up Peoria discusses what it takes to be a 911 dispatcher with Brittany Brunet and Tina Leoni plus how to become a dispatcher if you are interested. Also we run down the list of upcoming events in Peoria.

What's Up Peoria! S1E2 "Somos Peoria and Entrepreneurism with Stephanie Vasquez" 19.09.2022 20:33

In this episode we discuss Somos Peoria and being a small business owner with the creator of E.L.L.A and the Mujeres Mercado with Stephanie Vasquez. Stephanie discusses what its like to run a small business and make a difference in the community.

What's Up Peoria! S1E1 "Arts Culture & Library with Marylou Stephens" 09.09.2022 24:01

Pilot episode for What's Up Peoria! A discussion on all things Peoria events and activities in the City!