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.