Children create art work with Marjorie Blackwell, then their art work is displayed.  The theme this year is; Fabrics of our World.

KCAP presents their annual Family Swim & Gym Activity Day.  Safe physical fun for the entire family on this school holiday in celebration of Martin Luthur King Jr.'s Birthday.  Swim from 1 - 4 pm while the gym is open for shooting hoops, parachute play, hula hoops and other play from 2 - 4 pm.  Children under 8 must be accompanied in the pool and gym by an adult.  Children are to be picked up at the pool entrance at 4PM.  Join us for supervised, enjoyable and affordable fun.

Poet and performer Peter Cook will present a workshop and a performance featuring the use of American Sign Language.  Cook is an internationally known deaf performing artist whose works incorporates American Sign Language, pantomime, storytelling, acting and movement.  Cook has been featured in Public Broadcasting System programs and has performed at festivals worldwide.  For more than two decades Cook and poet Kenny Lerner have collaborated in the Flying Words Project, which showcases the poetic and performance potential inherent in American Sign Language for both deaf and hearing audiences.  Cook lives in Chicago where he teachs at Columbia College and operates his own video company PC Production.

Closing reception for Kid's Month is; January 30th from 5 - 9 pm.

Sabrina's 2009 Bridal & Prom Expo will have a Style Show at 4:00 pm featuring the latest in wedding and prom attire.  Over 40 various area businesses will be set-up in Center Court and throughout the mall with information for those planning a wedding or attending a prom.  All proceeds from the Expo will be donated to Safe Harbor.

Kohl's Diamond Gallery will be providing a complimentary jewelry cleaner and polishing cloth. Brides should register in Kmart Court where they will receive a drawing card for a chance to win a prize.  Some of the prizes include:

8 Day - 7 Night Condominium Dream Vacation ($2,000 Value)  3 Day - 2 Night Vacation at a location of your choice from list. ($175 Value)  $500 Wedding Package for Brides from Sabrina's

The 28th Annual Knox College International Fair will showcase food, educational exhibits and entertainment from 11 am to 5 pm. Students in the International Club represent 36 countries from around the world, and have chosen Global Sustainability as the theme of this year's International Fair.

A Midwest Haunting welcomes you to a night of mayhem at the Orpheum Theatre.  A night of Metal Mayhem and the paranormal.  A PRE-TOUR show by Peoria based band Fear of Clowns with special guests henry hill will awaken the spirits that some say still lurk in the old theatre.  A Midwest Haunting will be offering a guided tour at 8:30 pm to seek out the truth behind the Orpheums haunted past and present.  So, bring your cameras, flashlights and be ready for an adventure.

Exhibition by T.J. Thompson (paintings) and Ric Larson (metalwork).  Opening reception February 8th from 5 - 7 pm.

Maple City Antique Tractor Association presents their 9th annual tractor show at Sandburg Mall.  A variety of tractors will be lining Center Court and the corridors of the Mall.  This year's show will feature Allis Chalmers, Case and Minneapolis Moline tractors.  Nationally known painter, Charles Freitag will be set-up in Center Court painting pictures that depict American farm life.  Reinertson's Embroidery will have a kiosk set-up in Kmart Court.  Lyle Reinertson is from Albert Lea, Minnesota and will have tractor sweatshirts and t-shirts for sale.  New this year, raffle tickets will be available to purchase for a chance to win a door prize.

Galesburg Girl's Junior Silver Streaks Invitational Tournament for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls.  To be held at Hawthorne Center Gym, Costa Catholic Gym, Carl Sandburg College Gym & Lombard Junior High Gym.

WHOOOOOOooooo is out at night?? Naturalist, Jennifer Bunde, has led this special night hike for the past two years. We have been fortunate to find owls and hope to do so again this year. There will be an owl pellet dissection along with a discussion to learn more about these facinating winged animals. All ages are welcome, adults must accompany children under 15.

Galesburg celebrates Lincoln Bicentennial with a birthday party at the Orpheum Theatre.  The event will include birthday cakes, giveaways, and a screening of the acclaimed movie "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" starring Raymond Massey & Gene Lockhart.  The film covers much of Lincoln's life, from his early years in Springfield to his election as the 16th President of the United States.  There will be exhibits about Lincoln's time in Galesburg and activities for all ages.  The party is free and open to the public, doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm.

Galesburg Historic Society's annual festival featuring homemade & commercially made chocolate treats. It is an endless buffet of tortes, cakes, pies, cookies, beverages and much more. A chocolate lovers dream. Being held on the third floor of the Antiques Mall, please use the elevator.  We will once again have our Chocolate Fountain this year and there will be a Chocolate Art Sculpture contest.  Bring the family and enjoy chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!!

The Galesburg Community Chorus presents The Con-Artists an all-male acappella group from Lawrence University.

Galesburg Boy's Junior Silver Streaks Invitational Tournament for 5th and 6th Grade Boy's.  To be held at Hawthorne Center Gym, Costa Catholic School Gym, Carl Sandburg College Gym and Lombard Junior High Gym.

The Western Illinois Red Cross Chapter presents their 14th Annual Country Music Concert will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM.  The concert will be at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg.  This year's entertainment will be Kevin Sharp and Kurt Wooldridge direct from Nashville.  Doors open at 6:30 PM.  For ticket information call 309-344-1623.  Bring your sweetheart to a concert for your Valentine's Day.

Are your children suffering from Cabin Fever???  Grab the kids and come to the Sandburg Mall for a kids carnival.  All kinds of childrens games, prizes and much more.

Improvisational Comedy Troupe Chicago City Limits features the comedy revue "My Space or Yours?"  This new improvisational comedy revue, My Space or Yours? , is a dot com-edy without a computer, as the Chicago City Limits cast takes aim at the faces, places and events from today's headlines, bylines and sidelines.  Whether it's social networks or internet jerks, board rooms or bored grooms, gas prices or a leadership crisis, tainted toothbrush or tainted celebrities, Chicago City Limits will take you on a virtual tour de force of high energy improvisations and gut splitting laughter for a completely unique evening of comedy!!!   This performance is the rescheduled date from the cancellation of the December 18th show, tickets for the December performance will be honored for the new date.

Let Nova Singers warm your heart and soul with an evening of sacred a cappella music that spans four centuries.  Peace can be found in the simple perfection of 17th century melodies by Gibbons, Tallis, Weelkes and Purcell, hopeful thanks in the fun and spirited early American tunes by William Billings.  British composer John Rutter is one of the most popular and widely performed composers of his generation.  Known for his sweetly melodic church anthems and Christmas carols, Rutter has also written Gloria, Requiem, and the exquisitely beautiful Hymn to the Creator of Light.  This moving work, scored for double-choir a cappella, is a prayer of gratitude and serenity.  Familiar American folk hymns We Gather Together and What Wondrous Love is This, join the stirring and uplifting rhythms of African-American spirituals by Moses Hogan to close the concert with joy.  Bring friends and family to share in the warmth!!

Nova Singers is pleased to be joined by local high school singers for our annual Project Sing! performances.  Our high school choral guest for 2009 is the Dunlap High School Choir under the direction of Jen Reece.  Eight selected students will sing with Nova Singers for two songs near the middle of the concert, and the Dunlap HS Choir will sing a few selections on their own in Galesburg.

Come and enjoy a day of classes and fun!!!  The 26th Annual Class Day offers over 40 classes presented by volunteer instructors on many topics of current interest.  Instructors come from the educational, legal, local businesses and other venues.  Choose five 50 minute classes (some are two 50 minute classes) with lunch included in the registration.  Teachers earn 5 CPU credits, scholarships are available for 4-H members and the public is invited and welcomed..  Early registration is recommended as class size is limited, first registrants get first choice of classes.

Our Second Old Time Country Gospel Concert brought to you by the First Church of the Nazarene.  Featuring Gospel Singers/Musicians: Jake Chastain, Linda Hankins, Ruel Howerton, Jim Inman & the Westerners, Diane Johnson, Rod Morss, Chris Postin & his Quartet, Rita Shinn, Don White, the Whitson Sisters.  There will be door prizes courtesy of Perkin's & the Brighter Life Book Store.  Lunch will be available; chili, chicken salad sandwich, dessert, drink for $4.00.  Free Will Offering.

A discussion of the booklet "Lincoln as Self-Made Man," which contains readings from the Lincoln Anthology: Great Writers on His Life and Legacy from 1860 to Now (2009), edited by Harold Holzer and published by The Library of America.  Made possible with the support of the National Endowment of the Humanities "We the People" Initiative.

Western Illinois Builders Association presents their 32nd annual Home Show in Sandburg Mall.  Various member businesses display building supplies, services and home accesories for your viewing pleasure.  Planning on building or re-modeling??  Come to the Home Show and talk to financial people, insurance people, builders, suppliers.  Every phase of the building industry will be represented.  Sign up for drawings, buy a ticket for the 2009 Play House from D.A.R.E of Knox County.

Annual National Juried Exhibition and Competition.  Tuesday - Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm.

One-man show featuring the world's best Groucho impersonator, Frank Ferrante.  The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes, and songs.  This show is a great connection with the Orpheum's past since Groucho performed on our stage and was a personal friend of William Olson who built our little jewel. Groucho and his brothers were given their nicknames in Galesburg in 1914.

Mother Bickerdyke: Mrs. Barbara Schock will present a talk about Mother Bickerdyke and the efforts of the Women's Relief Corps to place a monument in her memory on the grounds of the Knox County Court House.  The talk is free and open to the public.  Park in Lot E at the college and go up the ramp to the Administration building to the Board room.

Soldiers' Angels presents a Salute To The Troops, past and present.  Entertainment by Eternity Road and The Payup Band.  There will be a 50/50 drawing, hourly door prizes, cash bar.  A donation of $5 would be greatly appreciated, all proceeds to be used for our Troops and Veterans.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is having a Doll Boutique from March 30th thru April 4th.  There will be doll clothes and accessories for Barbies, baby dolls and 18" girl dolls will be available to purchase.  Public is welcome.  All proceeds to benefit the church.

Bring your family and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy: Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations.  Shopping is now available for your convenience until 8:00 PM on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.  Step into Spring with the Seminary Street Merchants and see what is new this month and get a preview of the special events in the months to come.

As part of the year-long Lincoln celebrations, the Orpheum Theatre proudly presents "Our American Cousin".  This farcical comedy gained notoriety as the last play Lincoln ever saw when he was assassinated half-way through the play's third act at the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C.  The play contains important cultural undertones as its plot is based on the introduction of an awkward, boorish American to his aristocratic English relatives.  This show is a co-production effort between the Orpheum Theatre and Monmouth College Theatre Department.

These six world-class performers come togther to make music like you've never heard.  Join us for an evening of swing hits!!  Tap your toes from your seats or get up and show your best swing dance moves.  There will be a brief swing dance class an hour prior to the concert at 6:30 PM.

Author Richard Carwardine speaks about his book Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power, which won the prestigious Lincoln Prize and was called "an illuminating and thoroughly intelligent assessment of Lincoln the politician" by the New York Times.  Carwardine is Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University.

This unique entertaining and educational event combines local scholastic talent with regional and internationally recognized jazz artists.  April 16, Knox Faculty & Friends Combo, 8:00 - midnight, McGillacuddy's - April 17, Knox Alumni Big Band, 8:00 - 9:00 pm followed by The Romaniacs 9:30 - midnight, McGillacuddy's - April 18, The Aaron Goldberg Trio with the Knox Jazz Ensemble, 5:00 pm, Orpheum Theatre. 

Some gifts you hold in your hand, others you hold in your heart, for the Lowe Family, this musical heritage is a gift they cherish.  Versatile on many instruments, the Lowe Family offers an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, Jazz, Bluegrass, old-time favorites, spectacular dance, 6-part harmony, gospel, a stirring patriotic tribute and more!!

Exhibition by David Griffin (sculptors), Darrell Roberts (abstract paintings).

Nova Singers present their final concert of season.  Bringing you "A Night in Vienna" which showcases the work of composers whose careers are strongly tied to the city.  Soloists drawn from the ranks of Nova Singers will entertain the audience with well-known excerpts from Mozart operas.  Following the intermission, the audience will embark on a wild ride out of Europeon legend with Hugo Wolf's Der Feuerreiter (The Fire-Rider).  The program closes with the romantic agony and ecstasy of Neue Liebesliedr, Johannes Brahm's popular love songs.  Immediately following the performance, members of the audience are invited to join us for a Viennese-themed reception, featuring coffee and desserts from Innkeepers.

Performances by winners of the 16th Annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition with Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey, international pianist and KGS soloist. Awards presented by Bruce Polay and Tom Schmidt, President, Carl Sandburg College, event sponsored in cooperation with Friends of the Galesburg Public Library and School District 205.

KCAHCE presents their annual Spring Fling 2009!!  This is the 6th Annual presentation of this show.  Plant sale, craft sale, gardening tips.  Crafters from around the county will display and sell their wares.  A soup and sandwich linch will be served from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for your convenience.  There will be presentations by Master Gardeners on gardening tips.

Rockin' Around the Clock, dinner & auction annual fundraiser for KCCDD.  Don't be a Square!!  Make plans to be there!!  Ticket includes admission, dinner and a drink.  Auction at 7:00 PM. some items up for auction are; getaway packages, celebrity autographs, sports items, theme baskets, local items and much more.  For a complete list of auction items go to www.kccdd.com.  Proceeds from the auction will benefit KCCDD clients.  There will be door prizes, contests, live entertainment for attendees.

The Laughing Corn Art Walk is a one day art walk in downtown Galesburg.  Area artists will display and sell their work along Main Street.  A map will be available at the Galesburg Civic Art Center at 114 E. Main Street the day of the event

Laughing Corn is a poem written by Carl Sandburg that was part of his second collection of poetry, Cornhuskers, published by Henry Holt & Co. in 1918.  That book won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize for poetry. 

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy: Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations.  Shopping is available for your convenience until 8:00 PM on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.  Entertainment; Music by "No Reason"

Always held the first weekend of May. A family oriented event all ages are welcome!! Saturday; kite flying from 11:00 am - 6:00 PM, Hy-Vee Food Store will be cooking out, Candy drops are scheduled for Noon, 2PM and 5PM (weather permitting), silent auction available for bids all day and evening, Kite Vendor.  Sunday: kite flying from 10:00 am - 2:00 PM, Hy-Fee Food Store will be cooking out, Candy drops are scheduled for Noon and 1PM (weather prmitting), silent auction will end at 1:30 PM, Kite Vendor, Antique Cars on display around noon.

Spring wildflowers identification hike, wear sturdy shoes, jeans, long-sleeved shirt and hat; dress for the weather.  Bring your camera and learn much. Pre-register at blackthornhill@comcast.net or (309) 342-5493 by May 1st.

First Farmer's Market of the year!! Come meet friends and neighbors while you find the freshest locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, crafts and much more.  Hand made pine needle baskets!!  Sign up for drawings each Saturday, submit your name and the winner will be drawn the following Saturday.

The story of To Kill a Mockingbird is simple, yet it speaks deeply and eloquently of human nature and of human values.  The action is set in the 1930's in a sleepy Southern town, where Atticus Finch, an attorney and the widowed father of two young children, stands against his fellow townspeople by defending a young black man falsely accused of relations with a white woman. Produced by the Montana Repertory Theatre, one of the oldest and most-respected touring theatrical companies in the nation.

Let Mom choose her own Mother's Day gift!  Take the family on a cruise, something fun for everyone.  Yard sales and more from Coal Valley to Galesburg and places between on Route 150.  Along the way there will be; Entertainment, Flea Market, Yard Sales, Antiques, Art Work, Food, Flowers, children's activities.  There will be a Car Show in Alpha with judging at Noon. Check out the website for more information and updates.

Fresth, locally grown produce, fruits, homey, baked goods and much more.  Come and meet old friends and make new as you look over the locally grown products.  Sign up for the weekly drawing, put your name in today and they will pick the winner at the next week's Farmers Market

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all MOTHERS, FREE CARNATION TO FIRST 100 MOTHERS!!!!!!  Donated by the Galesburg Flower Company.

Fabulous 50's Breakfast in the Community Room at the Midwest Bank of Western Illinois.  With guest speaker Lora Carlson of Collette Vacations showcasing an October11, 2009 trip to New York City.  RSVP by May 6, 2009

The United Way of Knox County will host their annual "Girls Night Out" event at the 21 Club this year.  This event for the ladies will feature: dinner, socializing, games, dancing, costume prizes, guest bachelors and she-males, and 50/50 drawings.  In keeping with the spirit of making this event fun for all, the theme this year is "1980's", guests are encouraged to dress for the era and have a great time.

The Galesburg Community Chorus will be joined by the Knox College Choir and a fifty-person orchestra to present Brahms Requiem, one of the greatest choral-orchestral works ever composed.  Featuring music of incredible beauty, depth and power.  Christine Steyer, a professional singer and former Galesburg resident, will join the Chorus for the performance.

Vince Hummel will be hosting this birdwatching session.  Bring your binoculars and locate the many different birds around the area.  Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, jeans and a long-sleeved shirt.  Pre-register at blackthornhill@comcast.net or call (309) 342-5493 by May 15th.

What a great way for the community to come together on a Saturday morning.  Locally grown vegtables, produce, fruits, honey, baked goods, crafts and more.

Exhibition - Liz Berg (quilts) and Mary Schuytema (ceramics).

Fresh vegetabels, fruits, crafts, honey, baked goods and much more.  Come join us on a Saturday morning and learn about who is growing the food and where it comes from.

BOOK SIGNING by Galesburg Historian Tom Wilson who wrote "Remembering Galesburg".  Books available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Memorial Day Parade - come see and honor all our veterans, and watch our great parade.  Make sure to go to the beautiful Veterans Memorial in Lincoln Park at 6:00 PM for a dedication of 50 new bricks and the Memorial Day service.

FOOD, FUN & MUSIC, what a wonderful combination for lunch.  Entertainment by Jera, food vendor - Cellar Pizza.  Bring or join your co-workers and friends on Wednesday a the Park Plaza for Cafe-In-Park.

Fresh locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, crafts and more!!  Come pick the best of best in the area!!

FOOD!!  FUN!!  MUSIC!! What a wonderful combination for lunch.  Entertainment by; Charlie Hayes, Food from Coney Island, Sponsored by; Wacovia.

Galesburg native and historian Tom Wilson has written a very informative book on Galesburg called "Remembering Galesburg".  Tom will be at the Welcome Center to personally sign his book on Tuesday, June 3rd from 11 - 2.  Tom's books are available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy: Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations.  Shopping is also available for your convenience until 8:00 PM on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.   Music by: "Surprisingly Hip"

24th Annual "Concert on the Lawn", will feature the award-winning Knox-Galesburg Symphony under the direction of Bruce Polay, artistic director/conductor.  Ian Pappas, 2008 Walgreens Midwest Young Artists Competition winner, will join the KGS as soloist performing Rosauro's Concerto for Marimba & Orchestra.  Knox College junior and KGS violinist Jonathan Peirce-Ruhland will perform st. Saens "Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso."  This year's "Concert on the Lawn" will consist of a variety of popular selections requested primarily by previous audiences, including selections from "Lord of the Rings", Polay's arrangement of "The Knox Hymn," Sousa's stirring "Stars & Stripes Forever," "Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," and works by Victor Herbert, Leroy Anderson & Chabrier.

This FREE outdoor concert is open to the public, bring the whole family, lawn chairs and relax and enjoy the great music in a beautiful Knox College campus setting.

Rock out at Galesburg Public Library's Wizard Rock Concert on Saturday, June 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  Bring the family and a chair to the library parking lot to enjoy the rock stylings of; The Whomping Willows, The Moaning Myrtles and Justin Finch-Fletchley as they perform at the Galesburg Public Library as part of their 2009 national tour.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.

Join your fellow workers and friends on Wednesday in Park Plaza for Cafe in the Park!!

Entertainment by Second Mortgage, food by; Papa Johns

Come and meet old friends and make new ones as you look over the locally grown produce and crafts.  Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.

Paint the Summer Colors on Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 am to Noon.  Blackthorn Hill will be having an Introduction to Watercolor Class open to members of the community.  Bring the family, some friends or a date.  It will be taught by Ron Hunt, watercolor instructor at Carl Sandburg College and promises to be lots of fun.  You may want to bring a lawn chair and/or picnic lunch for after the class is over.  Call or e-mail Mr. Hunt for a list of materials needed.  Cost is $5 per participant.  See our website for a map.

Food, Fun & Music, what a great combination for lunch on hump-day.  Entertainment by Missy Vail, food by Pizza House.

100+ Miles of Yard Sales through seven counties from Sandwich, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois GREAT FUN - entertainment, demonstrations, historic sites. GREAT SALES - bargains, treasures, unique collectibles, antiques. GREAT TIME - food, lodging, attractions, shopping.  In Galesburg stop at the Hawthorne Centre Craft Mall, 2188 Veterans Drive just of the Seminary Street exit on Route 34, crafters, free Elvis impersonator on Saturday evening at 6PM, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show after shopping the mall.

There will be a Summer Concert in the Maquon Village Park on Friday, June 19th, starting at 6:00 PM.  Entertainment for the evening will feature performances by Chris Postin & The Worship Team from Abingdon's First Assembly of God and "Touch of Country" for a pleasant blend of gospel music.  There will be an exciting magic show by Jon Gallagher.  Bring the family and come early to eat!!  The Maquon Masonic Lodge will be serving pork chop sandwiches & hot dogs at 4:30 PM and the Maquon Historical Society will be churning out homemade ice cream along with pies and brownies at 5:00 PM.  After the concert stay for a drawing for all kinds of gift certificates.  This is a FREE concert.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.  Come look around, see old friends, meet new people and look over the locally grown produce.

FOOD -- FUN -- MUSIC!!!  What a wonderful combination for your fellow workers, friends, relatives to enjoy a great meal and entertainment in beautiful downtown Galesburg.  Entertainment by; Bitterman, food by; Q's Cafe and sponsored by Blick

Exhibition - Tim Schroll (photography) and Akiko Edmondson (raku).

"Old Galesburg Trolley Tour", take a Tram ride and see historic Galesburg. Saturday & Sunday 10 - 3. A touch of the old trolley lines in Galesburg one hundred years ago. Sponsored by the Galesburg Historical Society. 

Cruise to Sandburg Mall and see classic cars, hot rods and future classics.  Enjoy food, entertainment and much more.

The Galesburg Women's Club presents their Historical Homes Tour.  A tour is given of historical homes in Galesburg.  The homes that will be showcased this year are located at;  516 N. Prairie Street, 560 N. Prairie Street, 888 N. Broad Street, 546 N. Academy Street.  Strawberry shortcake is served at the Women's Club.

2009 Induction Ceremony in honor of; Stepehn A. Douglas, the Citizens of Nashville and George M. Pullman, 10:00 am at the Seymour Library, Knox College

2009 Inductee Lecture; "Visionary Railroader: Jarvis Langdon, Jr. and the Transportation Revolution" presented by H. Roger Grant, Kathryn and Calhoun Lemon Professor of History, Clemson University.  At 1;30 PM in the Alumni Room, Knox College. Both events are free and open ot the Public.

Come out and meet old friends and take the opportunity to meet new friends as you look over the locally grown products.  Area wide merchants bring in fresh baked goods, produce, fruit, crafts and much more.

Food, Fun & Music, what a great combination for lunch.  Entertainment by; Almost live, Food from; Billiards on Main.  Meet your fellow employees and friends on Wednesday at Park Plaza for Cafe in the Park.

This weekly market features locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.  Come out and greet old friends and make new ones as you browse the local products.  Mark Compton antique tractor display.

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations, Tastings.  Shopping is also available on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.  Music by: "Bittermen"

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.  Come and buy your locally grown products to take to the Big Bang Boom fireworks this evening.

Grab your co-workers, employees, friends and family and come enjoy great food and entertainment.  Entertainment by; Suprisingly Hip, Food by; Chez Willy's, sponsored by; Comcast. 

Weekly farmers market featuring locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, food & drink and special events.  Come browse our market.

Nees Harley-Davidson is celebrating their third Anniversary with a party for the whole family.  There will be entertainment, food, drawings and many Harley's to look at.  Come join us!!!

Bring the kids and the whole family for the Sandburg Mall HARRY POTTER event.  There will be a magician, face painting, Merlin's magical carnival booth, craft making and prizes.  Come join the fun!!!

Want a different way to enjoy good food at lunch??  Come to Park Plaza and enjoy the entertainment by; No Reason, food by: The Cellar, sponsored by; OSF St. Mary Medical Center.  Food, Fun & Music, you can't beat that for lunch.

Many customers drive more than 30 miles to shop at the Oneida Farmers Market where they feature locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.

Fun!! Food!! Music!!  What a marvelous way to spend your lunch time on a Wednesday.  Come to Park Plaza and enjoy entertainment by; Eddie Winter, food by; Billiards on Main.

Come to the Oneida Farmers Market to look over the locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.  The Special Event for this evening is the Walnut Grove Progressors 4-H Day, members will be displaying some of their upcoming 4-H fair projects.

A colored filled weekend of 25 plus hot air balloons flying overhead. Featuring night glows, competition, and opportunity to view the balloons up close and talk to the pilots. A family oriented event.  Friday, July 24th, HyVee Grill Out 6 - 10 PM, Brown's Oakridge Zoo 6 - 8 PM, Dance Party 6 - 8 PM, Face painting, Kid's Balloon Release 6 PM, Hot Air Balloon Launch 6 PM, Night Glow at Dusk.   Saturday, July 25th, Hot Air Balloon Launch 6 am, HyVee Grill Out 3 - 10 PM, 5K Run/Walk Registration 3 - 8 PM, Art & Craft Show 3 - 7 PM, Kids activities, face painting, crafts, jump house, live DJ, Hot Air Balloon Launch 6 PM, Balloon Glow at Dusk.  Sunday, July 26, 5K Run/Walk registration at 6 am, Race begins at 8 am, Hot Air Balloon Launch 6 am.  Hot Air Balloon launchs and Night Glows will occur weather permitting.  Free admission & free parking, handicap parking available.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, honey, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more!!

Come meet old friends and make new ones as you look over the locally grown/made goods.

Are you feeling sluggish on hump day, how about some great food and music for your lunch hour!!  Entertainment by; Randl Turner, food by; Pizza House in Park Plaza. 

Locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, food & drink and special events.  Come out and see old friends and make new ones as you purchase these fresh home grown items.  Oneida Fire Department will have a fire truck onsite for touring.

Members & Friends Exhibition, Juror Harlow Blum of Monmouth, IL

The Wyatt Earp Birthplace Museum is proud to sponsor "Olde West Day", Saturday, August 1, 2009.  Annual Wyatt Earp Birthday Celebration, Birthday luncheon 11:30 am at Cloud Nine Restaurant - $15, entertainment and door prizes, for reservations call: 309-734-3181 or 309-734-6771.  1:30 Birth place open for Visitor's tours, 2:00 PM "Shootout at the OK Corral", by Shady Creek Shootists, contest for best Wyatt Earp look-alike.  A Family Friendly Event!!

Free outdoor event that celebrates diverse cultures & folk artists of the sponsoring states of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.  The once bustling 19th century communal settlement of Bishop Hill preserves a cultural legacy & provides an exciting location for this event.  The festival will showcase the music and dance styles of a diverse group of ethnic and folk artists from the region.  Work created by approximately a dozen artists and showcasing a variety of cultures represented in the Midwest will also be on display.  A family area, led by participating festival artists will offer hands-on activities for children of all ages.

"As Time Goes By---" a Stearman Big Band Show, co-directed by Kurt Killam & Dean Petrie.  Reserved seating so get your tickets early to get the best seat for this great musical show.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, honey, fruits, crafts and much more.  Live music, special drawings for free merchandise and produce.  Visiting chefs preparing local fare in season.

The Happiest Baby program, is a training session presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois on the "calming" techniques to soothe a crying infant.  It is based on the natural responses to the infant which mimics conditions in the womb and is consistent with recent studies showing that there is a very normal period of excessive crying during the first six months after birth.  It triggers the "calming reflex", for the last 25 years, parents, grandparents, nurses and childcare providers have been using the technique.  Training information includes ways to help babies sleep longer and how to soothe a fussy baby in minutes.  Training presentation includes information on the calming reflex, the five "S"s, the cuddle cure, and the missing 4th trimester.  Although the presentation is FREE, seating is limited: first come, first served basis, for reserving a seat call, 309-335-4325.

159th Knox County Fair, Carnival, Livestock Shows, Entertainment, Nightly Grandstand Shows, Food, Crafts, Beer Garden.  Something for everyone.

Meet your friends, co-workers and family for lunch on Wednesday in Park Plaza and enjoy good food and music.

Entertainment by; Rodney Morss, food by; Papa John's.

Oneida Farmers Market features locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.  Come meet and talk to Register-Mail Food Columist Carol Moore.

Bring your friends and family the first Friday of the month and enjoy Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations, food tasting, beverage tasting and special events at different stores.  Music by: "Ryan Mullock"

Come and meet old friends while making new ones as you look over the locally grown produce.  Fresh produce, baked goods, honey, fruits, crafts and much more.

Bug Walk at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, everybody of any age is welcome.  We'll look for any insect and will actually identify some!!  Butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, flies, true bugs, bees, ants and...... Led by bugophile Daniel Thompson.  Bring net and/or jars if you want, cost is $2.  See our website www.blackthornhill.org for a map to the property which is just 7 miles from Galesburg.

Food!!  Fun!!  Music!!  Entertainment by; Suprisingly Hip, food by;Coney Island.  Come join us for the fellowship, great entertainment and wonderful food.

This weekly farmers market features locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, homemade crafts, and special events.   Come out and see old friends and meet new ones while you browse the local produce.

Feel the excitement, experience the history of two time periods in America, featuring a Civil War Battle, Reenactments and Pre 1840's Rendezvous. A traveling family circus, period food stands and crafts for sale, fishing contest for children, canoe races on the lake, President Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, night firing of cannons and a military ball. A great family outing to end summer.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, honey, fruits, crafts and much more!!

Entertainment by; Jera, food by the Packinghouse.  Come enjoy great music and wonderful food for your lunch.

Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street Friday night. Food, entertainment, vendors - celebrity drivers and collectors - fun for the whole family.

Locally-grown produce, fruits, baked goods, crafts and much more.  As you look over our locally grown/made items greet old friends and meet new ones.

5th Annual Knoxville Car Cruise sponsored by the Early Ford V8 Club.  Street Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 PM with music provided by Miss Fortune, Poker Walk, 50/50 drawing, free admission.  Food Vendor is the "Boy Scouts".  Sign-in starts at 2:00 PM, cruise starts at 4:00 PM

Come to the Sandburg Mall and join us for our Back To School Event.  There will be a balloon artist, face painting, Winnie The Pooh Bounce House, performance by Judy's Dance Studio, demonstrations by; Onesimus Martial Arts.  Many other informational booths and much more, great family fun.

Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve with Sarah Kosmicki will host a walk/talk on Invasive Species at the Preserve, Tuesday, August 25th.  See the websit for a map to the property which is 5 miles North West of Carl Sandburg College.

Food, Fun & Music!!!  What a wonderful way to spend your lunch hour on hump day.  Entertainment by; Cow (Bluegrass),  food by; Chez Willy's.  Come enjoy good food and music.

There will be a Summer Concert in the Maquon Village Park on Friday, August 28th starting at 6:00 PM.  Entertainment for the evening will feature performances by Chris Postin & The Worship Team from Abingdon's First Assembly of God and "Touch of Country" for a pleasant blend of gospel music.  Bring the family and come early to eat!!  The Maquon Masonic Lodge will be serving pork chop sandwichs & hot dogs at 4:30 PM, drinks, chips & popcorn provided by the Parish Youth and the Maquon Historical Society will be churning out homemade ice cream along with pies & brownies at 5:00 PM.  Bring lawnchairs.  After the concert stay for a drawing for all kinds of gift certificates.  This is a FREE concert!!!

The Western Illinois Red Cross will have a Glow Golf Outing on Friday, August 28, at Lake Bracken Country Club.  Registration will be at 6:30 PM with tee off at 7:00 PM.  The cost is $50 a team which includes 9 holes of golf, glow golf items, cart and dinner.  All of the proceeds will benefit the Western Illinois Red Cross, registration forms are available at the Red Cross office, 143 E. Main Street.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, honey, fruits, crafts and much more!!

Knox County Nursing Home's 3rd Annual Pet Appreciation Day, Entry fee $3.  Join us and our critters, Bob, Patches, Guy, Jewel, Mugsy, Heidi, Casper & Larry the Llama.  Bring yourself, your family and your pets for a morning of fun.  Jog the Trails, Enter a Contest, Win Prizes.  Homemade Dog Biscuits & Human Hot Dogs for sale.  Proceeds will be shared equally with Guardian Angels, friends of the Knox County Nursing Home-Pet Fund and Prairieland Animal Shelter.

Food, Fun & Music!!!   What a wonderful combination for lunch.  Entertainment by; Mike Budde, Food by; Q's Cafe.

Exhibition - Lyle Salmi (abstract painting) and Kakoli Sen (acrylic sculptures).

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations, food & beverage tastings and special events at different stores.  Music by: "Sway Breezy" and "Moondog"

Area wide merchants bring in fresh, produce, fruit, baked goods, honey, crafts and much more.  Come & meet old friends and make new ones as you look over the locally grown/made products.

Annual event that hosts the largest gathering of Stearman airplanes in the world and includes fun flying, commercial exhibits, mini air show, flour bombing, precision aerobatics, wing walkers, aviation antics.

Fly a WWII Stearman yourself during the Galesburg National Stearman Fly-In.  Ready to experience the thrill & challenge of flying the legendary Stearman yourself??  "Hands-On" biplane flights in a Stearman PT-17 - a World War II primary trainer will be available to fly daily from 10:00 am - dusk, weather permitting, off the scenic runways of the Galesburg Airport.  The Stearman Pt-17 has two cockpits, both with full controls, the flight is for 30 minutes and the PASSENGER will be flying the plane.  The pilot will handle the take off and landing leaving the rest of the flying to the guest.  No prior flying experience is necessary to enjoy this adventure.  Whether this is your first-time, or you are a seasoned flyer, the thrill of open cockpit flight is something you will never forget.  Flights in the Stearman are $200 (one passenger at a time).  Don't worry, we tailer the flight to you, so wild or mild, it's your choice.  For more information about these flights or to reserve your flight time, please call 863-899-4322 or visit www.stearmanflights.com  or www.stearmanflyin.com

Last chance to enjoy Galesburg's Cafe in the Park for 2009.  Come join old friends, make new friends, listen to some great music by the Knox College Jazz Ensemble and some wonderful food provided by; Landmark Cafe & Creperie.

Take a leisurely stroll through downtown Galesburg's Standish Park Arboreteum and view the creations of regional artists working in a variety of media. In addition to the over 50 booths attendees will enjoy an assortment of food, family activities, dance and musical entertainment.

A chance to look over locally grown and homemade produce, fruit, baked goods, honey, crafts and much more.  Come join old friends and make new ones as you stroll through the locally produced offerings.

Annual regatta, held at Lake Storey Recreational Area, features competition among a wide variety of cardboard boats created to be attractive and unique as well as "seaworthy."  Fun and entertainment for the entire family!

Come and enjoy the Beach Fun Run with school representatives and then see the winning ducks plucked from 10,000 duckies swimming in the water slide pool.

To all little ladies & gentleman, A Magical Tea Party.  On Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM A Magical Tea Party is being held at the Galesburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1263 E. Main Street, Galesburg.  There will be a program on fairies by author Sandra McCone, a free copy of "The Secret in Nana's Garden" and CD signed by the author, introduction of her new book, "The Magical Tea Party", tea & goodies and a fairy wand for all.  So, put on your party clothes and hat & fairy wings if you like and join the magic of the Three Little Lasses.

Limited seating so call for your reservation now, 309-344-3288, tickets are $16, deadline for reservations is September 11th, program starts promptly at 2:00 so get there early.

Locations, times and participants will be announced at a later date.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, fruit, baked goods, crafts, honey and much more.  Come join old friends and make new ones as you stroll through these great offerings.

Make some new friends and greet old ones as you stroll through the locally produced fruits, honey, baked goods, produce, crafts and much more.

Knox County Museum in Knoxville grand opening.  After much work and effort of many people the Museum is now ready to be opened to the public.

Last chance to experience 1st Friday on Seminary Street for the year!!  Bring your families and friends for the last chance to enjoy the 1st Friday event and enjoy Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations, Food & Beverage tasting and special events at different stores.  Come and Celebrate Fall!!

Eighth Annual Scarecrow Festival held in Standish Park Arboreteum. Enjoy live entertainment, handmade crafts, children's activities, food and much more. View and vote on home made scarecrows in four different categories, only festival visitor's vote on their favorite scsrecrows to win.

Click Here to download the entry form.

Special attraction this year: Sit in a retired NASCAR set up with a gaming system and take laps around one of fans favorite tracks Daytona.  Five lap & ten lap rides available from 9 - 5 on Saturday and 9 - 4 on Sunday.  If you take ten laps you get to finish the race and see where you ended up, if you win the race your ride is FREE!!

Auction of decorated benches at 2:00 PM with proceeds to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters & Children's Advocasy Center. 

Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations, crafts, antiques, flea markets, country cooking as you take a self-conducted driving tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the historic Spoon River valley.

Come stroll through an average of 20 area wide merchants offering; produce, fruit, honey, meats, baked goods, crafts and much more.

Exhibition - Kay Smith, Artist Laureate of Illinois, the American Legacy Collection.

As part of an upcoming Bishop Hill symposium this weekend, the Henry County Historical Museum will host an Open House Saturday, October 10th.  There will be a special agricultural exhibit in and outside the museum.  A live plowing demonstration with dreft horses, single bladed plow and area students in period costumes will plant crops from 1 - 4.  A blacksmith, several farm animals, antique traxtor display and other old farm implements will be on display in and around the musum.  Complimentary coffee, lemonade, and cake will be offered..  For more informaiton call; 309-927-3528

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, fruits, baked goods, meat, crafts and much more.  Stroll through an average of 20 vendors offering their products.

Come enjoy United Way's annual Beer & Wine Tasting event which include Hors D'Oeuvres, silent auction and much more.

A Knox-Galesburg Symphony free concert preview for preschool through 5th grade youth.  Presented by KGS violist & soloist Ariel Chapman.  The program is co-sponsored by the KGS and Friends of the Galesburg Library in cooperation with Galesburg School District 205 and is open to the public.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony concert featuring Ariel Chapman on viola.  The KGS will perform Schubert's Overture to Rosamunde.  Bloch's Suite Hebraique and Beethoven's Symphony Nr. 7.

A chance to greet old friends and make new ones as you stroll through local area wide vendors offering fresh produce, fruit, baked goods, crafts, meat and much more.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts, meat and much more.  Come check them out and greet old friends and meet new ones.

Balckthorn Hill Nature Preserve will be having a Many Hands Make Light Work Day on Saturday, October 17th.  Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve which is located at 1590 Angling Road.  This will provide members of the community an opportunity to volunteer at the nature preserve helping to maintain this treasure in our community.  We will finish roofing a picnic shelter, preparing to pour concrete floors for 3 cabins at our future campsite for organized groups and other tasks.  Bring the family, drinking water, gloves, tools, etc.   See our website for a map to the property.  Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it.  For information call, Kraig 309-299-4176

6th Annual Bridal Show!!!  Future brides and grooms can come walk around and talk with vendors about their possible services.  Get ideas and information to make your special day perfect.  Their will be give-aways periodically during the show.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, fruits, meat, baked goods, crafts and much more.

Bring the kids for a day of fun!!!  Harry the Hunted Inflatable Bounce House, Merlin's Magical Carnival Booth, face painting provided by Alethea Pealeric, balloon artist from The Unique Twist.  Prizes and all activities are FREE!!!!! 

Nova Singers, led by award-winning conductor Dr. Laura L. Lane is beginning its 24th year with the group performing a set of Cathedral Classics.  The Nova Singers will also perform this program at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, IA on Sunday, October 25th at 4:00 PM.

Carl Sandburg College will host almost 40 College, University and Vocational School representatives during College Night 2009.  The event will be held in the John M. Lewis Gymnasium in building F on the Main Campus in Galesburg.  Representatives from the following institutions are scheduled to be on hand;

The Art Institutes, Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University at Springfield, Bradley University, Carl Sandburg College, Culver-Stockton College, Drake University, Eastern Illinois University, Eureka College, Graham Hospital School of Nursing, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Illinois Welding School, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Wesleyan College, Knox College, Lincoln Christian University, Methodist College of Nursing, Monmouth College, Nashville Auto Diesel College, Northern Illinois University, Northwest Missouri State University, Southeastern Community College, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, St. Ambrose University, St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Truman State University, University of Illinois-Springfield, University of Illinois-Champaign, US Army, US Marines, US Merchant Marine Academy, US Navy, Western Illinois University.

Bob & Tom's show regular Bob Zany & special guest Chick McGee for one night only.  Bob Zany appears weekly on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show performing his wildly popular "Zany Report" segment.  Chick McGee appears each morning on the Bob & Tom show as the "sports guy" and has been a writer and star on the show since 1986.

Trick or Treat inside and receive treats or coupons from the Mall tenants.  Children may wear a costume, individuals 16 and over may not wear a mask inside the Mall.

Over 30 home based businesses in one place for your enjoyment and convenience. Come look them over and find that special gift for family and friends. Bake Sale by Emanuel UM Church Youths.

Last Farmers Market for the Year!!  Come and meet old friends, make some new friends.  Local area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, meat, fruit, crafts, honey, baked goods and much more.

GBA proundly announces "Treat Street" to be held on Halloween, October 31st in downtown Galesburg.  On Halloween Day from 10 am until noon, GBA merchants will be handing out treats to youngsters 5th grade and younger.  Pick up your reusable bag at Casey's Party Creations and your list of participating merchants.  Merchants that are giving out treats will have balloons in front of their store.  The event will end at Stone Hayes Center where there will be pizza and soft drinks.  Prizes include bicycles, savings bonds, and much more!!

The Warren County Doll Club's Antique and Modern Doll and Toy Show and Sale!!!  Dolls and toys for sale will include modern, antique and fashion dolls, including Barbie and Pullip, as well as other collectibles.  A portion of the proceeds will go to a local charity.

"This concert is one of contrasts," says Choir Director Laura Lane.  "The first half comprises three a cappella works from late Renaissance period, while the second half of the concert features only works by living composers."  The Choir will perform "Venite exsultemus Domino," by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: "Sfogava con le stele," by Claudio Monteverdi; and "Crucifixus," by Antonio Lotti -- three works dating to the 1500's and 1600's.  After the intermission, the choir will perform works by contemporary composers Jonathan Dove, James MacMilan, Carol Barnett, Stephen Paulus, Josephine Poelinitz, Robert DeCormier.

Halloween Buy Back which is a national campaign that buys back wrapped Halloween candy for $1 a pound and sends the candy to Operation Gratitude which sends the candy to our military troops to help cheer them in their mission.  This is not a ban on Halloween -- far from it since the trick or treating aspect of the holiday is exciting and fun!  What the buy back does is give kids an alternative use for their excess candy that they can feel good about.  Dr. Kandy Sayrs, DDS is the dentist for this area representing this campaign.  On November 2nd from 3;30 - 6:00 PM children are encouraged to being their excess candy from Halloween to Dr. Sayrs' office where it will be weighed & the children will be given $1 per pound along with a goodie bag filled with a tooth brush, stickers, coloring sheets and coupons/samples from area businessess.  A drawing for prizes will also take place.  Wrapped candy in their original packaging and candy without expiration dates only with a limit of 5 lbs. per child.  Children 12 and under can participate.  ALL CANDY WILL BE SENT TO OUR TROOPS VIA OPERATION GRATITUDE!!!

A special evening for toddlers and their families. Toddlers will explore art, science, math and language through crafts and activities.  There will also be time to expolore the museum.  Admission for this program is FREE for children and their adult companions.

Annual Fall Gala put on by the Galesburg Christian School.  Join us for an evening of dinner and entertainment.  Dinner and program will be at 6 PM followed by "Joyful Noyz".  Individual dinners are $25, reservations are required by October 26th.  Call 309-343-8008 for tickets or information.

St.Mary's Square Living Center's Trivia Night Competition!!!!  Can't find anyone to play Trivia Pursuit with you??  Is your family tired of your phrasing everything with a question??  Do you hum old television theme songs while you shower??  How about showing off your brain's sponge-like ability to remember things that most people don't care about??  Join us --- we understand you.  If you have never attended a trivia night fund-raiser before, relax---- it's easy!!  First--talk to your family and friends into committing to the night and start thinking of a fun team name.  Teams should consist of 4 to 8 people.  No need to register in advance, you can do so at the Legion on the night of the event.  You don't have to get up in front of anyone or beat your opponents to the buzzer to answer a question, everyone gets to play at all times.  GIVE-AWAYS!!  TROPHIES!!  CASH PRIZES!!  GAME SURPRISES!! You can bring your own snacks or purchase goodies from us, there will be tacos, chili dogs, chips, soda and adult beverages available.  50/50 raffle.  Doors open at 5 PM game starts at 6PM.

Bring your child, nephews, nieces, grand children to the Discovery Depot to discover balloon art.  FREE ADMISSION

Visit the museum for a story and related activity.  FREE programming designed for 3 - 8 year olds and their adult companions.  Children will be able to choose from a variety of titles, their own book to take home -- FREE!!!!

The Carl Sandburg College Concert Series kicks off with Barry Cloyd, a touring singer/songwriter who has spent a lifetime creating a performance style that weaves the genres of Celtic, Blues, Folk and Roots music into a unique blend all his own.  A strong vocalist and multi-instrumentalist as well as a storyteller, theatrical performer and historian.  Barry delivers his music on a multitude of instruments.  His stories of travels and history of the songs that he sings provide an added dimension to his performances. 

Knox-Galesbury Symphony concert.  Under the direction of artistic director/conductor Bruce Polay, and the KGS will perform Brahms' "Variations on a Theme of Haydn" and Mozart's Divertimento K. 131.  KGS principal bassoon Douglas Huff will perform Johann Michael Haydn's Concertino for Bassoon in D Major and Franz Joseph Haydn's Concerto Number 3 in G Major for Flute and Oboe will be performed by KGS principal flute Carol Neuleib and KGS principal  oboe Nancy Gillett.

A Knox-Galesburg Symphony free concert preview for preschool through 5th grade youth presented by KGS principal oboe and soloist Nancy Gillett.  The program co-sponsored by the KGS and Friends of the Galesburg Library in cooperation with Galesburg School District 205.  This event is open to the public.

The Galesburg Civic Art Center opens its expanded gallery space with a curated exhibit of nine local artists.  "Galesburg Painters Paint Galesburg" is an exhibit of Galesburg places, both of city and of rural areas.  Paintings will document the parks, buildings and fields of Galesburg, Illinois in both representational and abstract styles.  Artists includ: Michael Acerra, Tina Browder, Werner Buser, Harland Goudie, Joanne Goudie, Lynette Lombard, Carla Markwart, Susie Richardson and Paulette Thenhaus.

Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 am - 4:30 PM, Saturdays 10:30 am - 3:00 PM

Girl Scouts come join other scouts for the annual cookie bake.  Girl Scouts will be baking cookies for nursing homes, missions in the area for delivery.  What a wonderful event for all girl scouts.

FREE and Open to the Public!!  Herschel & Jacque Stroud presents Mother Bickerdyke - "Cyclone in Calico"  The story of Galesburg's very own famous Civil War nurse as told by two wonderful speakers.  The Strouds will present their very factual story in Civil War era dress.  They have participated in numerous reenactments across the country and have done extensive research on the Civil War and Mother Bickerdyke.  Don't miss this very informative and fun speaking engagement.   Brought to you by; Galesburg Historical Society.

Antitam, Named for a Creek & Saved by a Hill, a talk by John Rehn & Churchill Jr. High School student Jensen Rehn.  FREE and open to the Public.  Sponsored by Civil War Discussion Group.  Please park in parking lot "C", enter building "C" go up stairwell to second floor.

Come join us for the GBA Open House, there will be a give-away of $1,000 in GBA bucks to be used at GBA merchants.  A free carriage type ride from 11:00 am until 1:00 PM at WAIK, it is actually called a people mover and it will be decorated with a holiday theme.  SANTA will be available at WAIK from 10:30 am until 2:30 PM.  Grab the whole family and come down to enjoy the Holiday Season with GBA merchants.

Annual Holiday Festival Parade in downtown Galesburg with this year's theme of "Holiday Enchantment."   Come down to see SANTA rescued from the top of the bank building at 1:15 PM then the parade will be starting at 2:00 PM promptly.  Santa will be riding on the fire truck at the end of the procession.  Bring the whole family to enjoy this yearly event.  Deadline for entries is November 6th. 

Cherish family traditions!! Begin your holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas. Take home natural Christmas trimmings and exquisite one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. End your visit with a horse-drawn wagon ride through the walnut grove!!

Discovery Depot Children's Museum's annual Festival of Trees!!!  Come spend an adults only evening with complimentary food and drink as Discovery Depot presents their annual festival of trees fund-raiser.  Live Auction of large decorated trees and wreaths, Silent auction of items donated by local merchants, Small trees and wreaths available for purchase.  If you haven't been to this before you should try to attend.  It is a Great Time, Great Food, Great Fun for a Great Cause.

Every year Choral Dynamics puts on a great show to benefit a great cause and this year is no different!!  "Ringing in the Season," Choral Dynamics always-popular holiday show will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Knox County.  Bring the whole family to enjoy this wonderful production and help a great orgainization.

40th Annual Christmas Craft Show.  Come join the celebration of one of the longest on-going craft shows in the Midwest.  Area crafters and vendors will be selling wonderful hand-made gifts and bake goods.  There is breakfast with Santa at 9:00 - 10:30 am and Santa will remain the rest of the day for Photos.  There will be a silent auction where you can place your bids, this will close at 2:30 to allow time to pick up your items or we will make arrangements with you.  Bring a non-perishable food item to be given to the local food pantry.  Come and start or finish your Christmas shopping for friends and family, find that special gift that no one else will duplicate.

Last chance in 2009 to bring your favorite partner and dance to Big Band Era music. What a fun way to spend an evening.

Enjoy the holiday season and come out to sing along or just come listen to the sounds of the Holidays.  There will be prizes and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Visit the museum for a story and related activity.  This program is FREE!!!  An adult must accompany the child.

Pick your favorite partner and come dance the evening away to Big Band Era music.

This year the Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Holiday House Walk is taking place at Soangetaha Country Club.  Four houses will be all decked out for the holidays for your viewing pleasure. The houses to be toured are:  George & Mary Burgland, 20 Hiawatha Lane: Dr. Thomas & Sue Patterson, 128 N. Soangetaha Road: Adam Vitale, 6 Ottawa Trail: Pete & Sue Peterson, 187 Seminole Drive.  New this year, a lunch ticket can be purchased that will entitle you to a wonderful lunch in the clubhouse.  Tour tickets are $12 and lunch tickets (including the tour) are $25, this price includes gratuity.  Tickets are available now and can be purchased at the Civic Art Center, Anderson Florists, Applebees, The Galesburg Antiques Mall, Cooks & Company, Galesburg Flower Company, Dove Tail Arts, Hawthorne Centre Craft & Antique Mall, Landmark Cafe & Creperie, Office Specialists or Sandburg Mall.  The Menu Is: Roasted Rosemary Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Chef Choice Vegtables, Christmas Cookies or Brownies, Coffee or Tea. 

The Galesburg Community Chorus under the direction of Director Tim Pahel will present Haydn's "Mass in Time of War," composed in 1796 in response to war raging in Europe.  It is a powerful work for chorus, soloists and orchestra.  The program's second half will celebrate the Holiday Season through a variety of selections featuring the Carl Sandburg Children's Choir.

A variety of vendors will be set up throughout the mall showcasing their wares for your perusal.  Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list and maybe something special just for you. 

Sandburg Mall is offering individuals an opportunity to have thier pets photograph taken with Santa Claus.  The event will be held from 11:00 am - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15th.  Customers need to make an appointment on a first come, first served basis.  The pet owner or children may be in the photograph, as well.  Photo packages are made available by IPI and prices range from $10.99 up to $29.99.  Participating customers will need to sign a basic hold harmless waiver at the Santa Set prior to photos being taken.  All pets need to be on a leash or in a carrier prior to entering the Mall.

A Nova Christmas will feature holiday favorites in both the sacred and secular traditions; some pieces will be performed with local children's choirs.  This program will also be performed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, IA on Friday, December 18th at 7:30 PM

Due to overwhelming popularity, Sandburg Mall is again offering individuals an opportunity to have their pets photograph taken with Santa Claus.  Customers need to make an appointment on a first come, first served basis.  In order to schedule an appointment, customers should phone Sandburg Mall at 309-344-1331 or visit the Customer Service Desk, located in Bergner's Court.  Individuals may be in the photograph with their pet as well.  Photo packages are made available by IPI and prices range from $10.99 up to $29.99. 

Participating customers will need to sign a basic hold harmless waiver at the Santa Set prior to photos being taken.  All pets must be on a leash or in carrier before entering the Mall.

The BIGGEST name in comedy - literally!!  Costaki's jokes have appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and Best Damn Sports Show Period.  He has written jokes for Bette Midler's "Kiss My Brass" tour.  Costaki spent Spring Break one year in Cancun (tough job) writing on the MTV show "Parental Approval."  But he is easily best known for "The Economonologue," a weekly segment on the syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show that reaches some 5 and half million people in 150 markets.  This national exposure has opened the door to Costaki's dream: people coming to see his live performances "on purpose."  Don't miss this hilarious show----tickets are sure to sell-out fast!!!

Prairie Inn presents their New Year's Eve Celebration Party Package, enjoy fine dining & entertainment.  The package includes: dinner buffet for 2, New Year's Eve party favors, deluxe accommodations, complimentary bottle of champagne in room, entertainment by "Dry" in the Grand Ballroom, hot breakfast on New Year's Day.   If the package does not interest you, come for dinner and the entertainment and dancing until the New Year.  Give us a call and we will adjust your package to suit you.