Ava Easter is a 26-year-old folk/indie singer-songwriter from Metamora, IL who has been uplifted by community found in the Peoria music scene and karaoke scenes alike. A firm believer of no subject being too difficult to relive and find catharsis in through music, she has formed a devoted fanbase drawn to her brutally honest lyrics and raw guitar and vocals.

Founded in 2003, Princeton Theater Group is a volunteer driven, non-profit arts organization dedicated to developing Princeton and the surrounding region as a home for professional theater and theater arts education. Festival 56 offers professional theater in central Illinois and is produced by Princeton Theater Group.