Thru October 31 Exhibit: Photos of the Santa Fe boxcar camp and its residents. Carl Sandburg College Library, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. 341-5221. <www.sandburg.edu>

October 21 Program: Alzheimer’s 101: A general View of Dementia. 9am-12noon. Monmouth City Hall, 100 E. Broadway, Monmouth. $5. 309/681-1100. <www.alz.org/illinoiscentral>

October 21  Naming ceremony for the Galesburg Election Office. 4:30pm. City Hall, Galesburg. 345-3660.

October 21 Scrabble™ Fest. 5-7pm. Stone Alley Books and Collectibles, 53 S. Seminary St. Free.

October 21  Community Forum on Economic Development. 6pm. Knoxville American Legion Hall, Knoxville. 342-5108.

October 21 Big Band Dance featuring the Rootabaga Jammers. 7pm. Lake Storey Pavilion. $6. 345-3604.

October 21  Lecture: Jason Steffen, Fermi National Laboratory: “Finding Other Earths.” 7:30pm. Hanson Hall, 726 35th St., Rock Island. Free.

October 21-22 Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics. 7pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $12-42.

October 22 Performance: Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show. 3:30 & 6:30pm. i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $15-45.

October 22  Lecture: “Kepler: Are There Any Good Worlds Out There?” by Jeffrey Smith. 4pm. D-108 Umbeck Science Math Center, Knox College. 341-7337.

October 22 Concert: Carl Sandburg College Choirs, “Faith, Hope, Love.” 7:30pm. First Christian Church, 301 N. Broad St. Free. 341-5238.

October 22  Ballet: Ballet Quad Cities presents I, Vampire. 8pm. The Capitol Theatre, 330 W. Third St., Davenport. <www.midwestix.com> 515/244-2771. $22.

October 22 Concert: Four 80 East and Marcus Anderson. 8pm. Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. 563/326-1333. <www.redstoneroom.com>. $53.50.

October 22  Concert: Little Joe McLerran. 9pm. Fat Fish Pub, 158 N. Broad St.

October 22-23 Comedy Improv. 7:30pm. Studio Theatre, CFA, Knox College. 341-7337.

October 22-23 Play: Wrestling With Angels and Demons. 7:30pm. Potter Theatre, Bergendorf Hall, 3717 7th Ave., Rock Island, Augustana College. $11. 309/734-7306.

October 22-24 “Wildlife Scary Park” at Wildlife Prairie State Park. 5-9pm. 309/676-0998.

October 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 Fright Night in Forest City. Multiple haunted attractions. 7pm-? Forest City, Ill. Turn at the Post Office. $15. 309/597-2922 <www.hauntedillinois.com>

October 23 Deep Blue Innovators Blues Festival. Rivoli Theatre, Monmouth. <www.monmouthblues.com>

October 23  Altrusa Club “Make a Difference Day.” Donations of paper goods for needy families accepted at E. Main St. Hy-Vee 9am-1pm.

October 23 Friends of the Library Book Sale. 9am-4pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>.

October 23 Halloween at the mall. Bounce house, face painting, balloon artist, games, contests, more. 10am-3pm. Sandburg Mall. Free. 344-1331.

October 23 “A More Perfect Union” rally to support the U.S. constitution and its progressive principles. 10:30am. Standish Park Arboretum, 200 S. Broad St., Galesburg. 343-6707.

October 23 Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics. 11am, 3 & 7pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $12-42.

October 23 “Take a Kid Fishing,” free fishing from 11am-4pm at Maple Leaf Park, U.S. Rte. 34, Earlville. 815/246-6200.

October 23 Guided Tour of Hope Cemetery led by Rex Cherrington. 1pm. Meet at Old Main, Knox College, Galesburg. Free.

October 23  Lecture: “Drugs, Sex and Donuts (The Neurology of What Drives Our Desires,” by Esther Penick. François Classroom, Umbeck Science Math Center, Knox College. Free.

October 23 Concert: Bradley Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds. 2pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley University, Peoria. 309/677-2595. Free.

October 23  Ballet: Ballet Quad Cities presents I, Vampire. 2 & 8pm. The Capitol Theatre, 330 W. Third St., Davenport. <www.midwestix.com> 515/244-2771. $22.

October 23  Lecture: Medium as Disruption: Pop Art Drawings” by Anna Kryczka. 3pm. Round Room, CFA, Knox College. Free.

October 23 Lecture: “Ernest Hemingway: The Man Behind the Mask,” by Robin Metz. 3pm. Olyve’s Martini Bar, 58 S. Cherry St. Free.

October 23 Concert: Bradley Women’s Choir, Chorale and Chamber Singers. 4pm. Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Bradley University, Peoria. 309/677-2595. Free.

October 23  Opening reception for exhibit of works by Christopher Reno. 4:30pm. The Box Gallery, 306 E. Smmons St. Free.

October 23 Up Close and Personal With Jupiter. Dusk. Open House at the John Deere Planetarium and Gamble Observatory, 820 38th St., Rock Island. Free. 309/794-7721.

October 23 Concert: Peoria Symphony Orchestra featuring pianist Terrence Wilson. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/671-1096. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $22-72.

October 23 Concert: Paul Taylor. 8pm. Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. 563/326-1333. <www.redstoneroom.com>. $63.50.

October 23-24 Gathering of Midwest Authors. Twenty authors meet fans, sign books, and share tips. Vagnhall Galleri, 203 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill. Free.

October 23-24 Grand Bear Pow-Wow. 10am-5pm. Grand Bear Resort, Route 178, Utica. $6. 773/558-1744. <www.midwestsoarring.org>

October 24 Panel Discussion: Working at the Old Galesburg Roundhouse. 1pm. Carl Sandburg Visitors’ Center, 313 E. Third St. Free.  <www.sandburg.org>

October 24 Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics. 1pm. Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $12-42.

October 24 Play: Wrestling With Angels and Demons. 1:30pm. Potter Theatre, Bergendorf Hall, 3717 7th Ave., Rock Island, Augustana College. $11. 309/734-7306.

October 24 Knox County Right to Life Festival of Life featuring Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director. Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 N. Academy St.

October 24 Concert: A Night With the Chapmans. 6pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

October 25 Friends of the Library Book Sale. 9am-2pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>.

October 26 Lecture: Hongxia Guan: “DNA/Drug Screening for Everyone.” 2pm. Physical Sciences Library, 201 Currens Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.

October 26 MVRBC Blood Collection. 2-6pm. Lake Bracken Country Club Clubhouse, 1036 Sunny Knoll Dr. 342-4431.

October 26 Film: The Life of Birds: Insatiable Appetite. 6:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>.

October 27 Lecture: Jim Vail: “What Real CSI’s Do.” 9 & 11am. Physical Sciences Library, 201 Currens Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.

October 27 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.

October 27  Mock jury rape trial to demonstrate domestic violence myths. 7pm. Warren County Courthouse, Monmouth. 309/837-6622.

October 27 Lecture: “The Needy are Always Adventurous: Archaeological Investigations of Roanoke Island, N.C. and the Lost Colony” by Luke J. Pecoraro. 7:15pm. Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union, Knox College. 341-7337. Free.

October 28 Film: The Woman in White. 5:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>

October 28  Things You Must Do Before You Die Video Series by John Izzo. “Reflect More: Living a Life of Intention.” 6:30pm. Blackhawk Room, Great River Center for Rehab, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Free. 319/768-4060.

October 29  Seminar: “A Closer Look at Eldercare.” 8am-5pm. Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. <www.sandburg.edu>. $75. 309/344-1512.

October 29 Trick or Treat throughout the Mall. 6-8pm. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.

October 29-31 “Wildlife Scary Park” at Wildlife Prairie State Park. 5-9pm. 309/676-0998.

October 30 Women’s Lifestyle Show. 9am-4pm. Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $10.

October 30  Concert: Hammer & Pick. 7pm. Carl Sandburg Visitors’ Center, 313 E. Third St. $3. <www.sandburg.org>

October 30 Concert: “1964: The Tribute.” 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $38.50.

October 31 Trick or Treat night in Galesburg. 5-8pm.

November 1 Methodist Breast Heath Center MammoVan screening mammograms. 8:30am-12noon. Sandburg Mall. 309/671-8282.

November 1 Taste of Home Cooking School. 5pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>. $15.

November 2 Lecture: Jill Myers: “Everything You Say and Do Will be Used Against You.” 12:30pm. Physical Sciences Library, 201 Currens Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.

November 2  Musical: Oklahoma! 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $35-55.

November 3  MVRBC Blood collection. Galesburg High School Learning Center. 1:30-5:30pm. 343-4146.

November 3 Musical: Burlington Civic Music Association presents “Forever Plaid.” 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

November 3-4 Play: The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performed by the Starry Night Repertory Theater. 7:30pm. Hainline Theatre, Western Illinois University, Macomb. 309/298-2900.

November 3-6 Play: EuripedesMedea. 7:30pm. Harbach Theatre, Knox College. 341-7337.

November 4 Play: Peoria YouTheatre presents “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.” 10am & 12:15pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $6.50

November 4 Classic Book Discussion for homeschooled kids. Gene Stratton-Porter’s A Girl of the Limberlost. 1pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>. $1.

November 4  Things You Must Do Before You Die Video Series by John Izzo. “Risk More: Living a Life of Courage and Adventure.” 6:30pm. Blackhawk Room, Great River Center for Rehab, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Free. 319/768-4060.

November 5 Lecture: Patricia Anderson: “What is Forensic Anthropology?.” 9am. 101A Morgan Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.

November 5 Concert: Bill Gaither Homecoming Tour 2010. 7pm. i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $30-40.

November 6  Great River Hospice 4 mile Fun Run/Walk. Great River Medical Center, 1221 S. Gear Ave. , West Burlington. $20 includes long sleeve t-shirt. 319/750-4063.

November 6 Gift Show. 9am-2pm. Methodist Atrium, 900 Main St., Peoria.

November 6 Doll Show. 9am-5pm. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.

November 6 Quilts of Valor Show. 10am-2pm. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.

November 6 Concert: Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 4 & 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>.

November 6  Concert: The Monmouth Civic Orchestra presents “Raise the Canopy,” an evening of Jewish Music, 7pm. Temple Sholom, 665 W. North St. Free.

November 6  Concert: the bluegrass of  Still on the Hill. 7pm. Tri-States Radio Studio, 320 W. University Dr., Macomb. $15. 800/895-2912.

November 6 Concert: Dark Star Orchestra presents the music of the Grateful Dead. 7:30pm. Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington. $23. <www.thecastletheatre.com>

November 6 Concert: Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Masterworks II. 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $28-60.

November 7 Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon featuring Preston Jackson and Friends. 2-6pm. GAR Hall, 416 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria. Music and food, $25. 309/636-7022.

November 7 Concert: Don Williams. 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $32-57.

November 8 Yoga and Smoothies for Teens. 6:30pm. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. <www.galesburglibrary.org>.

November 9  Meeting: Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society. 7pm. Erlicher Library, 719 N. 11th St., Pekin. Program: Tom Matheny, Lakeside Cemetery.

November 10 Performance: Comedian Daniel Tosh of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0”. 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $37.

November 11 Lecture: Eric Jameson: A Day in the life of the Coroner.” 1pm. Physical Sciences Library, 201 Currens Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Free.

November 11  Things You Must Do Before You Die Video Series by John Izzo. “Love More: Living a Life of Kindness.” 6:30pm. Blackhawk Room, Great River Center for Rehab, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Free. 319/768-4060.

November 11  Meeting: Peoria County Genealogical Society. 7pm. 101 State St., Peoria. Program: Norm Kelly: “The History of Peoria.” Free. 309/266-9834.

November 12  Recital featuring the 1901 Hinners Pipe Organ at First United Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Free — but donations accepted toward completing restoration of the organ.

November 12 Concert: Knox College Choir. 7:30pm. Kresge Hall, Knox College. 341-7337. Free.

November 12 Concert: Music, poetry and opera with Bruce Polay and Sara Moran. 7:30pm. Fine Arts Theatre, Carl Sandburg College, Bldg F, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. 341-5221. <www.sandburg.edu> $10.

November 13 Flea Market. 10am-9pm. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.

November 13  Venetian Carnivale, “A Taste of the Arts” fundraiser for the Buchanan Center for the Arts. 6pm. 64 Public Square, Monmouth. 309/734-3033.

November 13 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring soprano Sarah Moran. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.

November 13 Concert: Gabriel Igleias, “Fluffy Shop Tour.” 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

November 13 Concert: Peoria Symphony Orchestra featuring violinist Anna Lee. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/671-1096. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $22-72.

November 16 Performance: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family. 7:30pm. i wireless Center, Moline. <www.iwirelesscenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $59-64.

November 17 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.

November 18  Things You Must Do Before You Die Video Series by John Izzo. “Enjoy More: Living a Life of Joy.” 6:30pm. Blackhawk Room, Great River Center for Rehab, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Free. 319/768-4060.

November 21 Play: The comedy of Monty Python’s Spamalot. 7pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

November 27 Musical: “Cirque Dreams Illumination.” 3pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

November 28 Concert: The Judds, “The Last Encore Tour.” 7pm. i wireless Center, Moline. <www.iwirelesscenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com> $56-82.

November 28 Musical: “Cirque Dreams Illumination.” 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

November 30 Concert: Burlington Civic Music Association presents Boston Brass. 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

November 30-December 2 Musical: Broadway Theater Series presents Legally Blonde: The Musical. 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>. $39-61.

December 2 Things You Must Do Before You Die Video Series by John Izzo. “Return More: Living a Life of Significance.” 6:30pm. Blackhawk Room, Great River Center for Rehab, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Free. 319/768-4060.

December 3 Performance: Comedian Bill Maher. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $41.50-61.50.

December 4 Concert: Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Masterworks III. 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

December 4-5 Holiday Arts & Craft Show. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.

December 11 Ballet: The Nutcracker. 2 & 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $6-23.

December 12 Ballet: The Nutcracker. 2pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $6-23.

December 18 Play: Nebraska Caravan Theatre presents: A Christmas Carol. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $22-42.

December 19 Concert: 4Troops. 7pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.ticketmaster.com>. $25.

 

2011

January 7 Performance: Broadway Theater Series presents “The Blue Man Group.” 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

January 8 Performance: Broadway Theater Series presents “The Blue Man Group.” 2 & 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

January 11 Concert: Burlington Civic Music Association presents Intersection. 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

January 30 Bridal and Prom Expo. 12noon-5pm. Sandburg Mall. 344-1331.

February 1 Performance: Riverdance. 7:30pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

February 2 Play: Peoria YouTheatre presents “Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.” 10am & 12:15pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $6.50

February 5 Musical: Broadway Theater Series presents Grease. 2 & 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

February 5 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony Trio. 7:30pm. Kresge Hall, Knox College.

February 5 Concert: Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Masterworks IV. 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

February 12 Concert: Burlington Civic Music Association presents Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra. 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

February 19 Concert: Burlington Civic Music Association presents Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

February 25 Musical: All Shook Up. 7:30pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>

February 26 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring Guitarist Joseph Breznikar. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.

February 26 Play: Broadway Theater Series presents Bus Stop. 8pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

March 5 Concert: Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Masterworks V. 8pm. Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport. 563/326-8555. <www.ticketmaster.com>.

March 15-16 Musical: Broadway Theater Series presents The Color Purple. 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

March 24 Play: Peoria YouTheatre presents “Charlotte’s Web.” 10am & 12:15pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $6.50

March 26 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring Randall Faust on the horn. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.

April 5 Play: Peoria YouTheatre presents “My Heart in a Suitcase.” 10am & 12:15pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> $6.50

April 9 Concert: Burlington Civic Music Association presents Allan Harris. 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

April 14-16 Sandburg Days Festival for the Mind. Various sites, Galesburg.

April 16 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring pianist Michael Adcock. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.

April 22 Performance: Cirque du Soleil: Dralion. 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

April 23 Performance: Cirque du Soleil: Dralion. 3:30 & 7:30pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

April 24 Performance: Cirque du Soleil: Dralion. 3 & 7pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/673-3200. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com>.

May 7 Concert: MercyMe. 7pm. Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. 309/676-8700. <www.peoriaciviccenter.com> <www.ticketmaster.com>. $27.50-49.50.

May 7 Concert: Knox-Galesburg Symphony Pops Concert featuring singer Margaret Carlson. 7:30pm. The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg. 342-2299. <www.theorpheum.org>.

May 7 Concert: Burlington Civic Music Association presents Jeri Sager. 7:30pm. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. 319/754-4163. <www.burlcivicmusic.com>

June 4 Knox College Commencement. 10am. South Lawn, Old Main, Knox College. <www.knox.edu> Free. 341-7268.

 

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: Works by Joshua Dixon and Tanya Pshenychny thru Nov. 13

The Box Gallery 306 E. Simmons St. Exhibit:

Buchanan Center for the Arts 64 Public Square, Monmouth. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays until 2pm. 309/734-3033. <www.bcaarts.org> Exhibit: Bliss of Being, Color Reduction Woodcuts by Cathie Crawford. Oct. 15-Nov. 27.

VagnHall Galleri Blacksmith Shop second floor, 203 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill. 309/927-3008. Exhibit: The ceramics of Benjamin Watkins thru Oct. 8.

Steeple Building 103 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill. 309/927-3899. Exhibit: Baseball Big in Bishop Hill thru Nov. 1.

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:

Stone Alley Books and Collectibles 53 S. Seminary St. Exhibit:

Graham Hospital Atrium, Canton

Beanhive Coffeehouse and Tearoom (formerly Kaldi’s) 124 E. Simmons St. 9am-8pm. 344-0200. Exhibit: Photographs by Tom Foley and Paintings by Carla Markwart thru Sept. 30.

Carl Sandburg College Building D Lobby. Exhibit:

Western Illinois University Art Gallery, Macomb. 309/298-1587. 9am-4pm weekdays. <wiu.edu/artgallery> Exhibit:

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:

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.