March 11 MVRBC Blood Drive. 9am-2pm. ROWVA High
School Gymnasium, Oneida. 309/483-6371.
March 11 Musical: Immaculate Conception School
presents “Geppeto and Son.” 12:45 & 7pm. Dahl Auditorium, Monmouth College.
Monmouth. Free. 309/734-6037. $6.
March 11 Chicken & Noodles Dinners. 4:30-7pm.
Faith United Methodist Church, Knox & Day Sts. $6. 343-8805.
March 11 Program: Math Night. 6pm. The Center, 123
S. Cherry St. <www.thecenteringalesburg.org> Free.
March 11 Book discussion: The Middle of Everywhere by Mary Pipher.
6:30pm. Kaldi’s Coffeehouse & Tearoom, 124 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 11 Big Band Dance featuring the Rootabaga Jammers. 7-9pm. Lake Storey Pavilion. $6.
March 11 Meeting: Peoria County Genealogical
Society. 7pm. Lakeview Branch, Peoria Public Library, 1137 W. Lake Ave.,
Peoria. Program: Dr. Vicky Loberg: “Quarantined: From
Pest House to Death House.” Free.
March 12 Lecture: “The Modern Day Experiences of
Immigrants” by Jeff Libman. 12noon. Warren County
Library, Public Square, Monmouth. Free.
March 12 Lecture: “The Modern Day Experiences of
Immigrants” by Jeff Libman. 4pm. Kewanee Public
Library, Kewanee. Free.
March 12 Musical: Immaculate Conception School
presents “Geppeto and Son.” 7pm. Dahl Auditorium, Monmouth College. Monmouth.
Free. 309/734-6037. $6.
March 12-14 C.U.S.D. #205 Art Show.
Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.
March 13 Health and wellness educational fair.
7:30am-12noon. Mercy Plaza Lobby, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington, Iowa.
319/768-4070.
March 13 Lecture: “The Modern Day Experiences of
Immigrants” by Jeff Libman. 10am. Galesburg Public
Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 13 Douglas/Maquon/Orange Chapel Consignment
Auction. 10am. Orange Chapel Church, Knox County Hwy 27, near Maquon.
309/289-6463.
March 13 Seminar: Design 101: Plan Before You
Plant. 10am. Green View Nursery, 2700 W. Cedar Hills Rd., Dunlap. Free.
309/243-7761. <www.greenview.com>
March 13 Book signing: Sandra McCone, author of The Magical Tea Party. 12noon-3pm. Stone
Alley Bookstore, 53 S. Seminary St. Free.
March 13 Opening reception for GALEX 44. 6-8pm.
Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Free.
March 13 Comedy Dinner Theatre: Neil and Caroline Shaffgner’s Natalie Needs
a Nightie. 6:30pm. Prairie Mills Windmill,
Golden, Ill. $25 includes roast beef dinner. 217/696-4678.
March 13 Concert: Comedian Ralphie
May. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $29.50.
March 13 Concert: One Night of Queen. 8pm. Adler
Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.onenightofqueen.com>
<www.ticketmaster.com>. $27.50.
March 14 Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest.
1pm. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331. <www.sunburstbeauty.com>
March 14 Concert: Willie Nelson & Family. 8pm.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $42-62.
March 15 Performance: Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! 4 & 7pm. Peoria Civic Center
Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>
<www.ticketmaster.com>. $16-39.
March 16 American Red Cross Blood Collection.
2-6pm. 143 E. Main St. 344-1611.
March 16 Meeting: Knox County Right to Life. 7pm.
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1372 W. Fremont St.
<www.knoxcountyrighttolife.org>
March 16 Meeting: Civil War Discussion Group.
7:30pm. Board Room, Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson, Blvd. Program:
Tom Wilson: “Knox College in Wartime.”
March
17 Film: O’ Pioneers. 6pm.
Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>.
March 17 Great Decisions discussion forum. Topic:
“Peace-building and conflict resolution” introduced by Fred Witzig.
7:30pm. Tartan Room, Stockdale Center, Monmouth College. Free. 309/457-2102.
March 18 Congressman Phil Hare mobile office hours. 9:30am-11:30pm.
Gladstone Community Building, 205 S. Main St., Gladstone. Free.
March 18 Congressman Phil Hare mobile office hours. 1:30-3:30pm. First
Street Armory, 215 S. 1st St., Monmouth. Free.
March 18 Program: What’s the deal with local food?
Community gardens and backyard gardening. 2pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E.
Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 18 Program: Pre-planning a Funeral by Tom
McKinnon. 4-5pm. Knox County Health Department, 1361 W. Fremont St. Free.
309/681-1100. <www.alz.org/illinoiscentral>
March
18 Program: Create a vegetable garden in your backyard. 6pm. Galesburg
Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 17-20 Gathering of the Green.
Conference, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations for John Deere collectors. RiverCenter, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. $35 or $10/day.
<www.gatheringofthegreen.com> 815/246-4121.
March 20 American Red Cross Blood Collection.
8am-12noon. 143 E. Main St. 344-1611.
March 20 Program: Caregiver Stress. 9am-12noon.
Warren County Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Free. 309/681-1100.
<www.alz.org/illinoiscentral>
March 20 Seminar: Garden 101: Awakening Your
Garden. 10am. Green View Nursery, 2700 W. Cedar Hills Rd., Dunlap. Free.
309/243-7761. <www.greenview.com>
March 20 Magical Tea Party with author Sandra
McCone. 1pm. Shoppes at Grand Prairie, Peoria. $16 includes a talk, snacks,
book and CD. 309/692-2880.
March 20 Animanga
Mania Special. Watch Miyazaki’s latest creation, draw, more. 2-4pm. Galesburg
Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
Free.
March 20 Family Fun Night. Games, food, movie.
4-7pm. Maquon United Methodist Church Fellowship
Hall, 322 E. St., Maquon. 309/875-3543.
March 20 Performance: Larry the Cable Guy. 5pm.
Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555.
<www.ticketmaster.com> $41.75.
March 20 Concert: Steve Duke Trio. 7:30pm. Crist
Student Center, Bldg. B, Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson, Blvd.
341-5317. <www.sandburg.edu>
March 20 Concert: Heartland festival Orchestra,
“Music Alive.” 7:30pm. Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points
Washington, 360 N. Wilmar Rd., Washington, Ill. $27.
309/444-8222. <www.fivepointswashington.org>
March 21 Knox County Right to Life Sausage and
Pancake breakfast. 8am-1:30pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St.
$4. <www.knoxcountyrighttolife.org>
March 21 Concert: Toscanellie
“Lady T” Marcelain. 6pm. Redstone Room, River Music
Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. 563/326-1333.
<www.redstoneroom.com>. $10-15.
March 23 American Red Cross Blood Collection.
2-6pm. 143 E. Main St. 344-1611.
March 11 MVRBC Blood Drive. 2-6pm. Lake Bracken
Country Club Clubhouse, 1036 Sunny Knolls. 309/342-4431.
March 23 Lecture: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend: “Has
the Protestant Church Lost its Bearings?” 7pm. Augustana
College’s Larson Hall, Bergendorf Hall, 3701 7th
Ave., Rock Island. Free.
March 25 Seminar: Design 101: Plan Before You Plant.
5:30pm. Green View Nursery, 2700 W. Cedar Hills Rd., Dunlap. Free.
309/243-7761. <www.greenview.com>
March 25 Teen Book discussion: My Antonia by Willa Cather. 6:30pm. Kaldi’s Coffeehouse &
Tearoom, 124 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 25 Lecture: James McCommons:
“Passenger Rail Service in America.” 7pm. Malpass
Library Garden Lounge, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.
March 26 Program: Fun and Kooky Chemistry in the
Kitchen With Carol. 10am. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. $1.
343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 26 Lecture and reception: Frank Trankina, painter. 2pm. Len G. Everett Gallery, Hewes
Library, Monmouth College. Free.
March 26 Lecture: Robert Frey: “Ordovician
Cephalopods.” 7pm. Western Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.
March 26 Performance: Trials of a Gladiator V. 7pm.
Danceland Ballroom, 501 W. Fourth St., Davenport.
<www.ticketmaster.com>
March 26 Concert: Knox College Choir. 7:30pm.
Kresge Hall, Knox College. <www.knox.edu> Free. 341-7337.
March 26 Performance: the Lippizaner
Stallions. 7:30pm. i wireless Center, Moline.
<www.iwirelesscenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $20-27.
March 26-28 Mid-America Fossil
Expo, largest fossil-only show in the world. 8am-5pm Fri. & Sat.;
8am-12noon Sun. Western Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.
March 27 Program: Music Mornings featuring
violinist Huei Chang. 10am. Galesburg Public Library,
40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>.
March 27 Seminar: Garden 201: Shaping Your Garden.
10am. Green View Nursery, 2700 W. Cedar Hills Rd., Dunlap. Free. 309/243-7761.
<www.greenview.com>
March 27 Spaghetti Dinner and silent auction Relay
for Life fundraiser. 4-7:30pm. Community Center, Alexis. 344-3314.
March 27 Catholic Charities. Trivia Night
Fundraiser. 7pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. $10 to enter. 342-1136.
March 27 Concert: Dan Zahn
and Kate Moretti, traditional folk and blues and
more. 7pm. Carl Sandburg Historic Site Visitors’ Center, 313 E. Third St. $3.
<www.sandburg.org>
March 27 Concert: Brooks Williams. 7pm. Tri States
Public Radio Music Performance Studio, 320 W. University Dr., Macomb. $15.
<www.tristatesradio.com>
March 27 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring
Huei Chiang, violin. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57
S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org> $12-30.
March 27 Concert: Peoria Symphony Orchestra
featuring cellist Adriana Ransom. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria.
309/671-1096. $36-72.
March 27-28 Antique Show. 9am-5pm.
Blackhawk Center, 10th & Jefferson Sts., Oregon. 815/732-2219. $5.
March 28 Lecture: Gerald Shea: author of Adda and Juanita: “The discovery and
restoration of the Carl Sandburg Birthplace.” 1pm. Carl Sandburg Historic Site
Visitors’ Center, 313 E. Third St. Free. <www.sandburg.org>
March 28 Concert: Bradley University Chorale. 3pm. Dingledine
Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Peoria. 309/677-2650. $5.
March 30 American Red Cross Blood Collection.
2-6pm. 143 E. Main St. 344-1611.
March 30 Parent-Child Book discussion: My Antonia by Willa Cather. 6pm.
Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>
March 31 Partners in Peace luncheon. 10:30am.
Peoria Civic Center Ballroom, Peoria. 309/691-0551. $50-150. Speaker: Vice
President Joe Biden.
March 31 Animanga Mania. Watch an anime series, cosplay, more. 3:30-4:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E.
Simmons St. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org> Free.
April 1 Concert: Mike Rayburn. 7:30pm. GOFAC
Recital Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. 309/298-2900.
<wiu.edu/bca>
April 3 Knox County Nursing Home Easter Egg Hunt
for preschoolers through 3rd graders. 2pm. 800 N. Market St., Knoxville. Free.
April 5 Free Wii Open
Play. 2-3:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 7 Western Illinois University Environmental
Summit. “Protecting the Planet While Creating a Green Economy.” 10am-3pm.
University Union, Western Illinois University, Macomb.
<www.wiu.edu/sustainability/summit>
April 7 Concert: Carrie Underwood with Craig
Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria.
309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $35-55.
April 8 Book discussion: My Antonia by Willa Cather. 6:30pm. Kaldi’s Coffeehouse &
Tearoom, 124 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 8-9 Rootabaga Jam Jazz
Festival. 8pm. McGillicuddy’s, 58 S. Cherry St.
April 9-11 Central Illinois Auto
Show. 12noon-8pm. Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Halls, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $5.
April 10 Carl Sandburg College 2 & 4 mile
run/walk. 9am (registration 7-8:45am). Carl Sandburg College Gymnasium. $19
includes shirt. 342-1964. <www.grrc.net> www.getmeregistered.com>
April 10 Guided Tour of the Living Prairie at Green
Oaks. 12noon-3pm. (Meet at the Galesburg Public Library at 11:30am) Free.
April 10 Concert: Rootabaga Jam Jazz Festival
presents Matt Wilson. 5pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg.
342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>
April 10 Concert: The Peoria Symphony presents the
music of Led Zeppelin. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $46-66.
April 11 Performance: The Spencers:
Theatre of Illusion. 2pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg.
342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>. $15-25.
April 11 Guided Green Oaks Tour. 1-3pm. Meet at
Galesburg Public Library at 1pm.
April 11 Concert: Bradley Community Chorus presents
Handel’s Messiah. 3pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley
University, Peoria. 309/677-2600.
April 11 Concert: Celtic Woman. 7:30pm. Peoria
Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>.
$27-60.
April 13 Book discussion: My Antonia by Willa Cather. 1pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E.
Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 13 Film: Willa
Cather: The Road is All. 2pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St.
Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 13 Spa Delight Night! Free masques and
moisturizers. 6:30-7:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free.
343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 14 Carl Sandburg College Pioneer Immigrant
Life Road Trip. 8:30am-5pm. Carl Sandburg College ETC, Sandburg Mall. 344-1512.
<www.sandburg.edu> $38.
April 15 Family Activity Night. Meet Laura Ingalls
Wilder. 6pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 15 Performance: Cirque Voilà!
7:30pm. GOFAC Recital Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. 309/298-2900.
<wiu.edu/bca>
April 15 Concert: Peoria Lunaire,
New Music Ensemble. 7:30pm. Dingledine Music Center,
1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley University, Peoria. 309/677-2650. Free.
April 15 Concert: Tim Reynolds and TR3. 8pm.
Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. 563/326-1333.
<www.rivermusicexperience.org>. $15.
April 16 Concert: Bruce Polay
and Friends, piano with commentary. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre stage, 57 S.
Kellogg St., Galesburg. 341-7268. $10.
April 16 Opening reception for exhibit: Merging
Into The Future 10. 6-8pm. Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St.
342-7415. Free.
April 16 Performance: The Harlem Globetrotters
“Magical Memories” Tour. 7pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $16-72.
April 16 Recital: Bruce Polay and “Old Friends.” 7pm.
The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 341-7268. $12.
April 16 Concert: Kim Brothers Trio. 7:30pm. GOFAC
Recital Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. 309/298-2900.
<wiu.edu/bca>
April 17 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring
Lisa Leonard, piano. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg.
341-7268. <www.theorpheum.org> $12-30.
April 18 Knox County Humane Society Eastminster Dog Show. Hawthorne Centre gym.
<www.kchs.com>
April 18 Genealogy Lock-In. 1:30-4:30pm. Galesburg
Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>.
April 19 Clean Water Celebration 2010. 9am-2pm.
Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> Free.
April 19 Concert: ABK. 7:30pm. Redstone Room, River
Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. 563/326-1333.
<www.redstoneroom.com> $15.
April 20 FAFSA Completion Workshop. 5-8pm. Crist Student
Center, Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson, Blvd. 341-5221.
<www.sandburg.edu> Free.
April 21 Tech Fest. Displays and presentations of
locally invented technology applications. 11am-1pm. Horrabin
Hall Gymnasium, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.
April 22 21st Century premiere of restored 1953
television show: “A Visit With Carl Sandburg.” 7pm. Carl Sandburg Visitors’
Center, 313 E. Third St. Free.
April 22 Concert: Bradley Jazz Combo. 7:30pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley
University, Peoria. 309/677-2650. $5.
April 22 Concert: Knox College Jazz Combo. 8pm.
McGillacuddy’s, 58 S. Cherry St. Free.
April 22-25 Sandburg Days Festival
for the Mind. Various sites, Galesburg.
April 23 Lecture: Photographer David Zalaznik. 5pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St.
Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 23-24 Play: Prairie Players’
production of Arthur Miller’s The
Crucible. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg.
342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.
April 24 Photography Seminar. 10am. Galesburg
Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>
April 24 Laughing Corn Art Walk. 10am-3pm. Downtown
Galesburg.342-7415.
April 24 Scrapbooking event. Demonstrations, food,
discussion. 11am-7pm. Sandburg Mall Community Room. Fundraiser for Friends of
Autistic Children Sharing Support. $10 for full day; $12 for half.
309/482-3462.
April 24 performance: MMA Clash at the Coliseum II.
6:30pm. US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington.
<www.uscellularcoliseum.com> 309/434-2843. $19-128.
April 24 Concert: the blues of Joe and Vicki Price.
7pm. Carl Sandburg Visitors’ Center, 313 E. Third St. Free.
<www.joepriceblues.com>
April 24 Banquet: Knox County Democratic Women’s
Camelot Dinner. 7pm. Best Western Prairie Inn. $30. Program: Semenya McCord and Congressman Phil Hare.
April 24 Concert: Nova Singers, “The Road Home:
American Folk Songs and Spirituals.” 7:30pm. Kresge Hall, Knox College.
<www.knox.edu> $15. 341-7038.
April 24 Concert: Peoria Symphony Orchestra
featuring pianist Gleb Ibanov.
8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/671-1096.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $36-72.
April 24 Marc Smith Poetry Slam. 9pm.
McGillacuddy’s, 58 S. Cherry St. $5.
April 25 Concert: Bradley Symphonic Winds and
Symphonic Band. 3pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W.
Barker Ave., Bradley University, Peoria. 309/677-2650. $5.
April 25 Lecture” Lowell Peterson: “O. N. Custer: a
Small-town Political Boss.” 7pm. Carl Sandburg Visitors’ Center, 313 E. Third
St. Free.
April 25 Concert: Bradley Guitar Ensemble. 7:30pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley
University, Peoria. 309/677-2650. Free.
April 28 Animanga
Mania. Watch an anime series, cosplay, more.
3:30-4:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org> Free.
April 30 YouTheatre
performance: “The Velveteen Rabbit.” 10am & 12:15pm. Peoria Civic Center
Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $6.
May 1 The Big Write writers’ reception. 2pm.
Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118.
<www.galesburglibrary.org>
May 1 Concert: Bradley Jazz Ensemble. 7:30pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley
University, Peoria. 309/677-2650. $5.
May 3 Concert: Collegium
Musicum. 7:30pm. Dingledine
Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley University, Peoria. 309/677-2650.
Free.
May 7 Opening reception for exhibit: District
#205 Permanent Collection. 6-8pm. Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St.
342-7415. Free.
May 8 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony pops
concert, Grande Romanza
featuring Stefano and Nina Tanchietti. 7:30pm.
The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 341-7268.
<www.theorpheum.org> $8-18.
May 11 Walking With Dinosaurs — The Arena Spectacular.
7pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>.
May 11-12 Musical: National
traveling production of “Avenue Q.” 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater,
Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.
May 12 Walking With Dinosaurs — The Arena
Spectacular. 3:30 & 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria.
309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>.
May 14 Concert: Knox College Choir. 7:30pm.
Kresge Hall, Knox College. <www.knox.edu> Free. 341-7337.
May 14 Performance: Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria.
309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>.
$43.75.
May 15 Concert: Brooks 7 Dunn with Jason Aldean. 7:30pm. US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St.,
Bloomington. <www.uscellularcoliseum.com> 309/434-2843. $50-65.
May 15-16 Honor the Eagle Pow-Wow. Matthiessen State Park,
Utica. 773/558-1744. <www.midwestsoarring.org>
May 16 Concert : Barenaked
Ladies. 7:30pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555.
<www.ticketmaster.com>. $35.50.
June 5 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony pops
Concert on the Lawn 5pm. Old Main, Knox College. <www.knox.edu> Free.
341-7268.
June 13 Concert: Daniel O’Donnell. 5:30pm. i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline.
<www.ticketmaster.com>. $55-85.
June 15-20 Burlington Steamboat
Days, Burlington, Iowa.
June 17 Concert: Zac
Brown Band. 8pm. Burlington Steamboat Days, Burlington, Iowa.
<www.steamboatdays.com>
June 18 Concert: Theory of a Deadman.
8pm. Burlington Steamboat Days, Burlington, Iowa. <www.steamboatdays.com>
June 19 Concert: Survivor. 8pm. The Orpheum
Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.
$30-50.
June 19 Concert: Buckcherry.
8pm. Burlington Steamboat Days, Burlington, Iowa. <www.steamboatdays.com>
June 20 Concert: Lady Antebellum. 8pm. Burlington
Steamboat Days, Burlington, Iowa. <www.steamboatdays.com>
July 9 Performance: WWE RAW Live! Tour.” 7:30pm.
Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700.
<www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $15-60.
July 23-24 American Cancer Society
Relay For Life. Knox College.
July 24 Performance: Golden Dragons Chinese
Acrobats. 7pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299.
<www.theorpheum.org>. $15-25.
August 20-21 Play: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 7:30pm.
The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299.
<www.theorpheum.org>. $15-20.
August 22 Play: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 2pm.
The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299.
<www.theorpheum.org>. $15-20.
August 28 ROWVA Public Schools
Foundation Dinner/Auction. 4-8pm. ROWVA High School Cafeteria, Oneida.
309/368-7152.
September 12 Great Cardboard Boat
Regatta. 12noon. Lake Storey.
September 12 Galesburg Public
Schools Foundation Rubber Duck Race. 3pm. Lake Storey. 342-9229.
<www.gburgpsf.org>
September 22-23 Musical: National
traveling production of “Stomp.” 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria.
309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.
September 19 Knox County Humane
Society Doggie Jog. Hawthorne Centre gym. <www.kchs.com>
September 25-26 Peoria Art Guild Fine
Arts Fair. Peoria Riverfront.
September 25-26 Harvest Pow-Wow. Naper Settlement.
773/558-1744. <www.midwestsoarring.org>
October 3 Concert: The Glenn
Miller Orchestra. 4pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg.
342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>. $20-25.
October 23-24 Grand Bear Pow-Wow. Grand Bear Resort, Utica. 773/558-1744.
<www.midwestsoarring.org>
November 27 Musical: “Cirque Dreams
Illumination.” 3pm. Peoria Civic
Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.
November 28 Musical: “Cirque Dreams
Illumination.” 8pm. Peoria Civic
Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.
2011
April 14-16 Sandburg Days Festival
for the Mind. Various sites, Galesburg.
Extended Showings
• Art—
Galesburg Civic Art Center 114 E. Main St.
342-7415. 10:30am-4:30pm Tues-Fri, 10:30am-3pm. Sat.
<www.galesburgarts.org> Exhibit: Galex 44 March
13-April10.
Buchanan Center for the Arts
64 Public Square, Monmouth. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays until 2pm.
309/734-3033. <www.bcaarts.org> Exhibit: “Journey Stories: How our
ancestors came to America” thru March 14.
Graham Hospital Atrium, Canton Exhibit:
Digital Art thru May 11
Kaldi’s Coffeehouse and Tearoom 124
E. Simmons St. 9am-8pm. 344-0200. Exhibit: Watercolors by Ron Hunt thru March
31.
Len G. Everett Gallery, Hewes Library,
Monmouth College. Mon-Thurs 8am-midnight; Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun
12noon-midnight. 309/457-2311. Exhibit: Paintings by Frank Trankina
thru March 26.
Carl Sandburg College Building D Lobby. Exhibit:
Juried Student Art Show March 20-May 1.
Western Illinois University Art Gallery, Macomb.
309/298-1587. 9am-4pm weekdays. <wiu.edu/artgallery>
Exhibit: The Cartographer’s Dilemma thru Feb. 18.
Cullom-Davis Library
Bradley University, Peoria. Exhibit:
Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave.,
Peoria. 309/686-7000. Exhibit:
Peoria Art Guild 203 Harrison St.,
Peoria. 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-3pm Sat. 309/637-2787. <www.peoriaartguild.org>
Exhibit:
Knox College Center For the Fine Arts Gallery
8am-4:30pm daily. 341-7337. Exhibit:
Arts Café at the Figge 225 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, Iowa. Tues. – Sun. 11am–5pm. Thurs. until 9pm. 563/326-7804. <www.figgeartmuseum.org>
Exhibit:
The Box Gallery 306 E. Simmons St.
Wed.-Fri. 3-6pm. 309/351-3466. Exhibit:
VagnHall Galleri Blacksmith Shop second
floor, 203 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill. 309/927-3008. Exhibit:
University of Iowa Museum of Art 150
N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA. Wed.-Sun. 12-5pm., Thurs-Fri until 9pm.
319/335-1727. <www.uiowa.edu/uima>
Catich Gallery St. Ambrose
University, Davenport. Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm. Exhibit:
Q’s Café 319 E. Main St. 341-4525. Mon.–Fri. 10am–3pm.
Exhibit:
Chez Willy’s 41 S. Seminary St. 341-4141.
Exhibit:
Galesburg Public Library 40 E. Simmons
St. Exhibit:
Figge Art Museum 225 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, Iowa. Tues. – Sun. 11am–5pm. Thurs. until 9pm. 563/326-7804.
www.figgeartmuseum.org.
The Family Museum 2900 Learning Campus
Dr., Bettendorf. 563/344-4169. www.familymuseum.org. Exhibit:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library 212
N. Sixth St., Springfield. 217/782-5764. www.alplm.org. Exhibit: The
Agricultural Vision of Abraham Lincoln thru August 31, 2010.
Galesburg Antiques Mall 349 E. Main St.
10am-5pm Mon-Sat and noon-5pm Sun. 342-8571. Exhibit:
Hartmann Center Gallery Bradley
University, 1423 W. James St., Peoria. Mon. – Fri. 9am–4pm. 309/677–2989.
Exhibit:
Hartmann Art Center Gallery Bradley University,
1400 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria. Mon. – Fri. 8:30am–4:30pm. Exhibit:
Dickson Mounds Museum Route 97 near
Lewistown. 8am-5pm. Free. 309/547-3721.
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria 305
SW Water St., Peoria. 309/674-6822. Exhibit:
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave.,
Rock Island. 309/794-0991.
Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center Gallery,
1 College Dr., East Peoria. 9am–4:30pm weekdays. Exhibit:
Illinois State Museum, Spring &
Edwards Sts., Springfield. Free admission.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site Museum Bishop
Hill 309/927-3345. 309/927-3899.
Arts for Living Center 7th & Washington,
Burlington, Iowa. Noon-5pm Tues-Fri. 319/754-8069.
David Mace Gallery/Two Rivers Arts Council
143 S. Franklin, Rushville. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. 217/322-3698.
Fulton County Arts Council Lower level
atrium, Graham Hospital, Canton. www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com. Exhibit:
• Theatre—
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third
Ave., Rock Island. 309/786-7733. www.circa21.com.
Main Street Dinner Theatre, Farmington.
309/245-2300.
Conklin’s Dinner Theatre, Goodfield.
309/965-2545
Windmill Follies Dinner Theatre, Golden.
217/696-4678.
• Gambling—
Rhythm City Riverboat Casino
President’s Landing, 130 West River Dr., Davenport. 800/262-8711.
Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino
East Peoria. 309/677-5858, 800/332-6346.
Jumer’s
Casino & Hotel Rock Island. 800/477-7747.
Isle of Capri Riverboat Casino
State Street Landing, Bettendorf. 800/724-5825.
Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino
Pzazz Fun City, Burlington, Iowa. 800/372-2946.
• Museums—
Carl Sandburg Birthplace State Historic Site
331 E. Third St. 342-2361. <www.sandburg.org>
Knox County Museum North side Square,
Knoxville. Artifacts, photographs, old jail and Sanburn
log cabin. By appointment. 289-6469, 289-2814.
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum.
128 S. Chambers St. 344-8876. 10am-7pm Thurs; 10am-5pm Tues.–Sat; Noon-5pm Sun.
$3.50. $1 on Thrifty (last) Thursday.
Galesburg Railroad Museum Exhibits of
memorabilia, Steam Engine, RPO Car and Caboose. 211 S. Seminary St. in Colton
Park. 342-9400. Weekends mid Apr/ May & Oct/ Nov. Tues-Sat. 10am–4pm; Sun.
Noon-4pm. Adults $5, kids $2, Families $10.
VFW Peace Museum Veterans Center, 1001
Michigan Ave. Mon.-Wed. 10am-Noon and 1-3pm. Free. 342-1181.
Knox College Old Main Only extant site of an
1858 Lincoln-Douglas debate. 341-7222. <www.knox.edu>.
Underground Railroad Freedom Station displays. Old
Knox County Jail, 337 S. Cherry St. Mon.–Fri. 8am–4pm. 341-7757.
<www.knox.edu>.
Galesburg History Museum 3rd Floor,
Galesburg Antiques Mall, Main & Seminary Sts., Galesburg. Mon.–Sat.
10am–5pm; Sun. Noon – 5pm.
Wyatt Earp Birthplace 406 S. 3rd St.,
Monmouth. 309/734-6419.
Dickson Mounds Museum Route 97 near
Lewistown. 8am-5pm. Free. 309/547-3721. Exhibit:
Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science 1717
W. 12th St., Davenport. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Sun 12-5pm. 563/324-1933. Exhibit:
The Family Museum 2900 Learning Campus
Dr., Bettendorf. 563/344-4169. www.familymuseum.org
Owen Lovejoy Homestead Underground
railroad site, Princeton. May Sept., Fri., Sat., Sun. 1–4pm. 815/879-9151. <www.lovejoyhomestead,com>.
IMAX at the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call for showtimes.
563/324-1933.
Rock Island Arsenal Museum History and
firearms. 10am-4pm daily. Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island. Free. 309/782-5021.
Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences and Planetarium.
1125 W. Lake Ave., Peoria.
Fort Crève Coeur
Route 29, between Pekin and East Peoria. Replica fort and nature preserve.
309/694-3193.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212
N. Sixth St., Springfield. 9am-5pm daily. 217/782-5764. www.alplm.org. Exhibit:
Old Carthage Jail Restored site of
Mormon martyrdom. 307 Walnut St., Carthage. 217/357-2989.
Phelps House Museum 512 Columbia St.,
Burlington, Iowa. Elegant restored Victorian mansion. Weds & Suns, 1-3pm.
$1. 319/753-2449.
Hauberg Indian Museum.
1510 46th Ave., Rock Island. Dioramas of daily life of Sauk and Mesquaki Indians. Daily 9am-noon & 1–5pm. 309/788-9536.
Bishop Hill Historic town is a
museum. Swedish utopian community. 309/927-3899.
McLean County Historical Society
200 N. Main St., Bloomington. 309/827-0428. Adults $2, Children $1.
Jubilee College State Historic Site
Off US 150, Brimfield. 309/243-9489.
Herbert Hoover Historic Site,
West Branch, Iowa. Birthplace of 31st President. 186-acre site with
schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, prairie. 319/643-2541.
Black Hawk State Historic Site
Open Daily. Watch Tower Lodge, State Route 5, Rock Island.
Deere & Co. Headquarters
John Deere Rd., Moline. Displays open 9am-5pm daily. Tours at 10:30am and
1:30pm Monday-Friday.
Q-C Kids and Company Children’s Museum.
600 Valley View Dr., Moline. 10-4 Mon-Sat, 12:30pm-4pm Suns. $2. 309/762-1995.
Center for Belgian Culture. 712
18th Ave., Moline. 1-3:30pm Weds & Sats. Free.
309/762-0167.
Rasmussen Blacksmith Museum 320
S. Main, Lewistown. 1-5pm. 309/547-7274.
100 Works by Olaf Krans Museum at
Bishop Hill. Free.
Glen Oak Zoo 2218 N. Prospect Rd.,
Peoria. 10am-4pm.
Wildlife Prairie Park I-74 at Exit 82,
Peoria.
George L. Luthy Botanical Garden
2218 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria. 8am-dusk. Free.
Illinois Historical Water Museum
Lorentz St. & McCluggage Bridge/Route 29, Peoria.
309/671-3700.
Illinois Railway Museum Union. Ride
streetcars, trolleys, interurbans, electrifications.
815/923-4000.
Nauvoo Historic Preservation Site
Largest in Mid-America. Dozens of homes and businesses. Free ‘’step on’’ bus
and carriage tours. 217/453-6648.
Horse and Buggy Museum Biggsville.
Horse drawn equipment for the 1800s. 309/221-0066.
The Zephyr Office Tours 251 E. Main St.,
Galesburg, By appointment, 342-2010.