Exhibition of Jared Lacy work!!!  The Galesburg Civic Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by Jared Lacy in the new Blick Gallery.  The exhibition will feature Lacey's most recent works.  Mr. Lacey has been a local artist and art teacher for over 38 years.  His work has been featured in previous GALEX exhibitions as well as in regional galleries.  The NEW Blick Gallery is located behind the One 12 Gift Shop and is also connected to the Galesburg Civic Art Center's main gallery.

National Wear Red Day - Friday, February 3rd!!!!  On February 3rd, everyone is encouraged to wear red to show support for women and their fight against heart disease.  Join us for our Women's Health & Fitness Fair and have your Blood Pressure Checked, Blood Sugar Screenings, Cholesterol Screenings ($20), Ideal Weight Calculation, Body Mass Index, Excercise Programs, Chair Massages ($3).  DOOR PRIZES, GIVE AWAYS, REFRESHMENTS, FREE!!!

Exhibition by Rich Ankeney & Marianne Vick!!!  The Galesburg Civic Art Center proudly presents a wonderful exhibition of photographs by Rich Ankeney of Galesburg and paintings by Marianne Vick of Chicago. Rich Ankeney will be exhibiting a photograph collection entitled Rich Ankeny's Car Show.  This show includes images taken around Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin and is inspired by Rich's interest in using current technologies to create pehotgrapsh with a historical and perhaps nostalgic aspect.  Marianne Vick is a self-taught artist that has developed her detailed, realistic style of painting over the past 45 years.  For the past 10 years the focus of her paintings has shifted from representational wildlife painting to allegorical pictorials featuring birds and their various characteristics as stand-ins for our unique human conditions.

Pancake Breakfast to benefit St. Jude!!!  The Galesburg-To-Peoria St. Jude Runners will be serving a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's on Saturday, February 4th.  Come enjoy great food and support these local runners for a wonderful cause.  Area participants and runners will help serve all the pancakes you can eat, along with bacon, juice, milk or coffee for just $5.  The money raised will go 100% to support the St. Jude Galesburg to Proria Run benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  The 2012 run will be held on July 21st when runners from Galesburg and 29 other satellite communities will all run, relay-style to Peoria. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony First Chairs Forward Quartet Recital!!!  This wonderful recital will feature Louise Polay on violin, Carolyn Suda on cello, Carol Neuleib on flute and Bruce Polay on piano.  They will be performing for your enjoyment, works by Grieg, Poulene and Shostakovich.

Annual Galesburg Noon Lions Club Pancake Day!!!  Some of the greatest pancakes around with local club members cooking.  Menu includes sausage, eggs, pancakes, coffee and milk. 

Galesburg Historical Society Chocolate Festival!!!  Galesburg Historical Society's Annual Chocolate Festival featuring homemade and commercially made chocolate treats.  It is an endless buffet of  tortes, cakes, pies, cookies, candies, beverages and much more.  A chocolate lover's dream!!!!  Being held on the third floor of the famous Galesburg Antiques Mall, please use the elevator.

Nova Singers presents Sun & Moon, Sea & Sky!!!  Under the direction of Laura Lane the Nova Singers presents Sun & Moon, Sea & Sky.  As different as night from day, so are the selections for this thematic program.  The lush somorities of Eric Whitacre's Nox Aurumque, the poignant sadness of Tormis; Singing Aboard Ship, and the uplifting inspiration of Clausen's In Pace make this a concert that should not be missed!!  Additionally, Nova will bring to the audience Szeroka Woda, a set of Polish folk songs, arranged by Gorecki, as well as the smooth, soothing sounds of Cells Planets, arranged by Vince Peterson.

Great Bowls of Soup!!!  Once again the Galesburg Civic Art Center brings a unique and playful fund raiser to Galesburg.  Each participant will receive a ceramic bowl created by a local artist and a tasty soup made by local restaurants.  Art, Food, Fun what a wonderful combination to support the Civic Art Center.  Tickets may be purchased from any Civic Art Center Board member, Innkeeper's Coffee and the Galesburg Civic Art Center.  Get your tickets early as the number of tickets sold is limited to the number of bowls available.

2012 Red Carpet Series kick-off; Doubt: A Parable!!!  The theatre's 2012 Red Carpet Series kicks off in February with the critically-acclaimed stage production of Doubt: A Parable by the Montana Repertory Theatre.  Doubt was written in 2004 by John Patrick Stanley and quickly won accolades in the theater world; including a 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play.  Doubt was adapted for film in 2008 starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman and was nominated for five Academy Awards.  The play is set in a fictional Bronx Catholic school in 1964 in which a progressive parish priest and a rigidly conservative nun become at odds over perceptions of inappropriate behavior with a student.

Presidents' Day Program!!!  Get swept up in the excitement of Teddy Roosevelt's campaign for president with performer Darrel Draper.  Draper is one of the most requested speakers in the Nebraska Humanities Council's Speakers Bureau Program.  Appropriate for adults and children age 10 and older.  FREE

Knox-Galesburg Symphony Subscription Concert!!!  This fantastic concert will feature cello soloist Maurice (Maury) Cohn.  Maury is a senior at Galesburg High School, and has been a member of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony for three years.  He will perform works by Hallagher, Saint-Saens and Beethoven. 

Music Mornings "The Cello" Education Program!!!  FREE Knox-Galesburg Symphony concert preview for preschool through 5th grade children.  It will be presented by Maurice (Maury) Cohn, KGS orchestra member and concert soloist.  This educational event is open to the public.

Author Presentation & Book Signing by Owen Muelder!!!  Local author Owen Muelder discusses his newest book, Theodore Weld and the American Anti-Slavery Society.  This program is FREE and open to the public.  Owen Muelder is director of the Underground Railroad Freedom Center at Knox College.

Annual GALEX 46 Exhibition!!!  The Galesburg Civic Art Center presents its' annual exhibit and competition.  Works are from across the country and all Media will be displayed.  Come enjoy this great annual exhibit.

2nd Chance Prom in support of the Knox County United Way!!!  "Relive the special memory with that special someone you took to prom.  Or go with the person you should have gone with in the first place."  Entertainment for the evening will be Thrillsville.  Lets make this in 80's style!!  Appetizers will be provided, cash bar, King & Queen will be crowned, prom pictures will be available.  Advance tickets $10, at door $15.

Renowned Chicago Staff Band of the Salvation Army Concert!!!  In support of the social work the Salvation Army does this band will perform for your listening pleasure for an offering.  Come listen to this fantastic group and enjoy great music. 

Renowned Chicago Staff Band Concert!!!  The Salvation Army is bringing in their ever popular Chicago Staff Band to perform a concert for listeners pleasure.  An offering for the social work of the Salvation Army is requested.

Knox-Galesburg Subscription Concert!!!  This concert will feature Eva Leon, violin soloist.  Works to be performed include excerpts from A Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn, Concierto de estio by Rodrigo, Sonata Nr.1 for Violin by Turina (orchestrated by Polay) and La Boheme Fantasie by Puccini and Luporini.

"Dancing with the Violin" Music Mornings Education Program!!!  This educational program and concert preview is for preschool through 5th grade children.  It will be presented by Eva Leon KGS guest soloist.  This event is open to the public.

Rootabaga Jazz Festival!!!  Fantastic jazz music with internationally recognized jazz artists, plus regional bands and the award-winning Knox College Jazz Ensemble.  A great weekend of great music.

Merging into the Future 11 Exhibition!!!  The Galesburg Civic Art Center's biennial exhibition of work by Galesburg High School Juniors and Seniors.

Celtic Crossroads!!!  Back by popular demand, the Orpheum Theatre presents Celtic Crossroads for a return engagement.  The show was a near sell-out in March 2011 and Orpheum president, Kate Francis, said that the office "received so many phone calls asking for the group to come back that we had to break our unwritten rule and have them return in consecutive years."  Celtic Crossroads is an Irish band comprised of seven world-class musicians and two dancers.  The live concerts are a spectacle of talent, displaying how Irish music influenced the global birth of a multitude of musical genres.  The musicians play over twenty instruments on stage from traditional to modern.

Sandburg Days - festival for the mind!!!  Annual festival celebrating the life and legacy of Galesburg native, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and Lincoln biographer --- Carl Sandburg!!!   Includes three days of literary, history, sporting and children's events.

Bruce Polay and "Old Friends" Piano Recital/Commentary!!!  On a first-reserve basis, patrons may sit with Bruce Polay on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre, at the concert Steinway piano.  He will share entertaining tidbits and perform works by "old friends" including Debussy, de Falla, Rachmaninoff, Schubert and others.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Music Mornings Program!!! Performances by winners of the Carl Sandburg College sponsored 19th Annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition with Mikhail Petkhov, acclaimed pianist and KGS soloist.  Piano Competition awards will be presented by Bruce Polay of the KGS and Dr. Lori Sundberg, President of Carl Sandburg College.  The April Music Mornings program is open to the public.

 Knox-Galesburg Subscription Concert!!!  This concert will be featuring piano soloist Mikhail Putukhov.  The KGS will perform Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky/Ravel, as well as works by McClellan and Bach.

Sacred Art Exhibition!!!  An exceptional exhibition of work dealing with spiritual ideas and influences.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition Recital!!! Performances by winners and honorable mentions of the 19th Annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony "Celebrate Mom at the Pops" Concert!!!  This annual Mother's Day tribute concert featuring Terry Cavanaugh, narrator.  The KGS will present an evening of memorable melodies from past KGS Pops Concerts, including the Best of Broadway.

Joanne Goudie Memorial Exhibition!!!  An exhibition of work celebrating the life and art work of Joanne Goudie.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony Annual Concert on the Lawn!!!  Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the 27th Annual Concert on the Lawn.  This free outdoor concert is presented by the Knox-Galesburg Symphony and will feature popular music as well as favorites including "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and the "1812 Overture".

"Railtown Rumble" by Limited Rods of Western Illinois!!!  Join us for the Limited Rods Cruise-In at Lake Storey Pavilion #4.  There will be lots of FUN, MUSIC, FOOD and nice VEHICLES for you to look at.  Bring the whole family and spend a day having some great family fun.

More On 34 - 100+ miles of yard sales!!!   From Galesburg to Aurora Illinois, 100+ miles of yard sales through seven counties. GREAT FUN - entertainment, demonstrations, historic sites GREAT SALES  - bargains, treasures, unique collectibles, antiques GREAT TIME - food, lodging, attractions, shopping

Galesburg Railroad Days!!!  Annual event celebrating the city's railroad heritage with a carnival, exhibits, a street fair, railyard tours, 5 & 10K runs, hobby train show, die cast toy show, flea market, beer garden and much more.  Over 40 events -- most of them are free.

Concert by British Mania!!!  The Red Carpet series brings a fresh flavor to its programming with British Mania, one of today's most authentic and popular British cover bands in the nation.  British Mania takes audiences on a memorable trip back to the experience of seeing the Beatles at venues like The Cavern Club in Liverpool, The Star Club in Hamburg, The Hollywood Bowl in California and the Budukon Hall in Japan.  British Mania uses only period correct musical gear and costumes to create an unbelievable but authentic Beatles experience. 

Annual Historic House Walk!!!  Annual tour of various Galesburg homes  and some garden tours.  Houses to be toured will be listed later please come back to this site at a later time for this information.

Grass Volleyball tournament in support of the Knox County United Way!!!  Will be hosting a co-ed sixes & co-ed fours grass volleyball tournament both June 23rd and June 24th.  Provided enough teams, divisions will be divided between competitive and non-competitive with pool play going into an elimination tourney.  Entry fee is $20 per person with pre-registration.  T-shirts will be provided for entrants as well as cash prizes for winners.  Food & beverage vendors will be at the park.  Games will begin promptly at 9:00 am once pools and divisions are set.

Lisa Mohr & Steve Carleson Exhibition!!!  A wonderful exhibition of Abstract Paintings by Lisa Mohr of Galesburg, IL and Mixed Media by Steve Carleson of Bishop Hill, IL.

Pirates of Penzance Musical!!!   The Orpheum Theatre, Prairie Players Civic Theatre & Director Kurt Killam partner to present a wholly original co-production of Gilbert and Sullivan's musical extravaganza, The Pirates of Penzance.  A comic operetta presented in two acts.  The Pirates of Penzance has charmed audiences since its critically-acclaimed debut in 1879.  The play continues to be one of Gilbert & Sullivan's top three musicals performed world-wide every year. 

Taste of Galesburg!!!  Annual event which is always held the fourth Thursday in July.  Numerous area restaurants set up for your chance to sample their food, enjoy live entertainment, beer garden, drawings, children's area and much more.

The Great Balloon Race!!!   A colored filled week end with 25 plus beautiful hot air balloons flying over head.  Weather permiting balloons will take of at dawn & dusk for competition between the pilots and balloons.  At dusk each night a "night glow" will be featured, if you have never seen numerous hot air balloons tethered and glowing with the most gorgeous colors before now is the time to bring your family and see this.  This is also your opportunity to walk amongst the balloons and talk to the pilots up close and personal.  There will be food available, crafts, children's activities, admission to the event is FREE.

Knox County Fair!!  Come Celebrate the 162nd Knox County Fair held in the historic fairgrounds which has been in existence since 1851.  Enjoy FREE entertainment, beer garden, food, vendors, nightly grandstand events, exhibits.  Figure 8 racing and the ever popular demolition derby.

Members & Friends Exhibition!!!  An annual exhibition featuring the artwork from Members and artists in a 50 mile radius of Galesburg.  The 2012 exhibition will be a juried event.

Piecemakers Quilt Guild Quilt Show!!!  Over 125 quilts on display.  National Quilting Association judging and Viewer's Choice Awards.  Featured Author/Quilter: Kathleen Tracy.

Galesburg Heritage Days!!!  Galesburg Heritage Days is held annually on the third week end in August.  Feel the excitement, expeience the history of two time periods in America, featuring a Civil War Battle Reenactments & Pre 1840's Rendezvous.  A traveling circus, period food stands, demonstrations, pie auction, crafts, fishing contest for children, canoe races on the lake, President Lincoln & Benjamin Franklin, night firing of cannons, a military ball and much more.  A great FREE event for the whole family, fun, educational and exciting.

Galesburg River '2' River Car Cruise!!!  This annual event is always held the third Friday in August.  Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street Friday night.  Registration is free and begins at 1:00 PM.  Food, Entertainment, Vendors, Celebrity Drivers and collectors.  Fun for the whole family, come look these great vehicles over.

Family Fun Day!!!  The United Way of Knox County annually hosts Family Fun Day and this event continues to grow. In 2011 over 500 people attended Family Fun Day and enjoyed the experience.  This is an economical day of great fun for the children.  For only $1 per entrant, experience touch-a-truck, bounce house, games, demonstrations......as well as learning valuable information about the programs sponsored by United Way of Knox County.  A great way to spend the day as a family!!! 

41st Annual Stearman Fly-In Days!!!   Annual event always starts on Labor Day thru the following Saturday.  This event hosts the largest gathering of Stearman bi-planes in the world and include fun flying, exhibits, seminars and fly-outs to various locations.  The event also includes numerous contests including; flour bombing, precision aerobatics, formation flying, short field take-offs, spot landings and much more.   Take a narrated tram ride down the flight line, view these historic planes up close, bring a lawn chair and the family and enjoy a day of wholesome family fun.

Gwen Kaitis and Mary Phelan Exhibition!!!  An exhibition of mixed media mosaics by Gwen Kaitis of Joliet, IL and paintings by Mary Phelan of Chicago, IL.

Art-In-The-Park!!!  One day fine art fair in Downtown Galesburg.  Featuring food, music, family activities adn over 50 artists booths.

Art-In-The-Park!!!  Always held the Saturday of Stearman Fly-In week this is a must attend event.  Take a leisurely stroll through downtown Galesburg Standish Park Arboretum and view the creations of regional artists working in a variety of media.  In addition to over 50 artists booth attendees will enjoy an assortment of food, family activities and musical entertainment.  This is a juried art fair.

The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta!!!  This annual cardboard boat regatta is held at Lake Storey Recreationl Area and brings entries from all over Illinois and other states.  Features competition among a wide variety of cardboard boats created to be attractive and unique as well as "Seaworthy."  Fun and entertainment for the whole famil.

The Rubber Duck Race will follow the boat regatta!!!

Black Earth Film Festival!!!  Galesburgs' independent film festival, featuring independent films from around the world.

Black Earth Film Festival!!!  The Black Earth Film Festival will feature films made by independent filmmakers.  The festival is held in Galesburg, IL each year at a variety of different venues.

Shannon's Tourney hosted by Knox County United Way!!! This memorial tournament is in honor of Shannon Jansen; long time supporter of the United Way of Knox County.  We will be hosting a co-ed sixes grass volleyball tournament.  Provided enough teams, divisions will be divided between competitive and non-competitive with pool play going into an elimination tourney.  Entry fee is $20 per person with pre-registration.  T-shirts will be provided for entrants as well as cash prizes for winners.  Food & beverage vendors will be at the park.  Games begin promptly at 9:00 am once pools and divistions are set.

Manhattan Short Film Festival!!!  The Galesburg Civic Art Center will host the Galesburg Venue of the International Manhattan Short Film Festival.  Ten short films are shown every year and the Audience choses the winner.

"Quilt Display"  The First United Presbyterian Church will be having a quilt display during the Knox County Scenic Drive on both Saturdays only.  They will be featuring a sanctuary filled with quilts and a special display of Quilts of Valor with over 40 patriotic quilts on display.  There will be a limited number of quilts and crafted items for sale.  Downstairs food will be available featuring homemade pies and cinnmon rolls.

Knox County Scenic Drive!!!  Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations and country cooking as take a self-conducted driving tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the historic Spoon River valley.  All stops have crafts, food, produce and much more.  A great time to start your holiday shopping.

11th Annual Scarecrow Festval!!!   Festival always held the first full week-end in October in conjunction with the Knox County Scenic Drive.  Fair goers vote on scarecrows in five categories and Best of Show for cash prizes, scarcrows made by groups, individuals and business.  Enjoy live entertainment, handmade crafts, children's activities, food and much more.  Vendors and scarcrow entries needed!!!

Robert Radin Exhibition!!!  An exquisite exhibition of photographs by Robert Radin of Venice, CA.

Wicked!!!  Annual Civic Art Center Fundraiser featuring music and food.  Return to this site for more information as we get it.

Knox County Scenic Drive!!!  Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations and country cooking as take a self-conducted driving tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the historic Spoon River valley.  All stops have crafts, food, produce and much more.  A great time to start your holiday shopping.

A Round Town Exhibition!!!  A exhibit to please everyone.  An exhibition of Round Artwork inspired by the community, created by the community.

Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm - Cherish Family Traditions!!!  Begin your winter holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend by enjoying an old fashioned Christmas at a National Register Farmstead.  Enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride, visit with St. Nick, eat festive foods while shopping for exquisite hand made one-of-a-kind gifts, wreaths and holiday decor.  This is a juried artisan event of all locally produced goods.  Come experience rural Knox County Illinois at its best.

Annual Holiday House Walk!!!  Galesburg Civic Art Centers Annual Holiday House walk of a selcetion of 5 area homes in Galesburg.  All the homes will be decked out for the holidays and filled with the sounds of festive music.  Each home has its own unique style and is sure to delight everyone who takes this fun-filled walk.  Check back to see a listing of homes to be viewed and places to buy tickets.

The Lowe Family Holiday Show!!!  The Orpheum Theatre rounds out its 2012 Red Carpet Series with the return of the Lowe Family for a spectacular holiday show.  The Lowe Family last appeared at the Theatre in April of 2009.  with over 250,000 hours of practicing, 10,000 music lessons, playing over 50 instruments and 25 years entertaining the world, The Lowe Family has earned the distinction of America's Most Talented Family.  Versatile with many instruments, the Lowes offer an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, Jazz, Bluegrass, old-time favorites, gospel and more, peppered with spectacular dance routines and six-part harmonies.