Out & About

Thursday, April 10, 2008

ART

Through April 12: GALEX 42, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415.

Through April 15, Exhibit of paintings, "Of Field and Wood," by Paulette Thenhaus of Galesburg, Picture This Custom Framing and Gallery, 4610 N. Prospect Road, Peoria. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (309) 681-1865.

MUSIC

April 11, Ryberg Countrytime Opry and The New Midnight Ramblers with special guests Wade Pitman, Mike Terry, John Heasley and Sunshine Rigicorte, 7 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge, free will offering. Concessions provided by the OAKS.

April 12, Galesburg Community Chorus host of performance by Bradley University Chorale, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Galesburg. Information, 342-8143.

April 12, Concert: Dave Paris Group, 7 p.m., Living Passions Studios, 332 E. 2nd St., Davenport, Iowa (at the foot of the Arsenal Bridge). Free. (563) 322-0107 or (888) 822-0107 or visit www.lpstudios.org.

April 13, Concert: Monmouth College Chamber Orchestra and Monmouth Winds, 2:30 p.m., Kasch Performance Hall of the Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, Monmouth College. Free.

April 17, Concert: Andre Rieu, 7 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. $51.50-$76.50 (309) 676-8700.

April 18, Punk Concert with Bands: FBS, Disorganized Crime, The Tom Arnolds of Tomorrow and Arlen, 6 p.m., Illinois Baptist College, 850 Mulberry St., Galesburg. $5. www.FTMconcerts.com.

April 19, Performance by the winners of the 15th annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition, 10 a.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. Information: 341-7268.

April 19, Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with guest artist Marcantonio Barone, piano, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $8 to $12, half price students, available at Orpheum Box office, 342-2299.

April 19, Junior Talley and Alisa Talley present Elvis and Country Music Legends: Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Fats Domino and Buddy Holly, Galesburg American Legion Hall. Doors open: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Tickets sold at American Legion and Casey's Party Creations. 341-1955.

April 22, Concert: Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood's "Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour," 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. $46.50-$86.50. (309) 676-8700.

April 22-23, Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. $37.50-$52.50. (309) 676-8700.

April 26, Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents "Vienna in Song" featuring singer Christopheren Nomura, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. $34-$69. (309) 671-1096.

April 26-27, Nova Singers presents, "Faure Requiem." April 26: 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. April 27: 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, Moline. $15 adults, $10 seniors, free for students. Information: 341-7038.

April 27, Orpheus Club of Peoria presents its Spring Concert, 3 p.m., Richwoods High School, 6301 N. University, Peoria. Admission: $5 at the door.

LITERARY

April 11, Reading: Poets Yuyusha R.D. Sharma, David Ray and Judy Ray, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. This is one of a series of readings presented by Knox College to celebrate two events in April - National Poetry Month and Sandburg Days Festival. Free. Information: 341-7337.

April 12, Lecture: "Underground America: Narratives of Undocumented Lives" by Author Peter Orner, 4 p.m., Bookfellow Room, Seymour Library, Knox College. Free.

April 16, Alejandra Vasallo, an Argentine historian and author, will give the 2008 Johnson Lecture in Modern Languages, "Gender, Class and Conflict in Argentina under Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner," 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free.

April 25, Reading: Poets Aeronwy Thomas and Peter Thabit Jones will read from their own works, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Information: 341-7337.

SPECIAL

April 10, Paula Huntley, author of "The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo," will speak of her experiences in Kosovo, 12:30 p.m., Crist Student Center in Building B on Carl Sandburg College campus. Reception will follow.

April 12, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County Bowl for Kids Sake, noon-4 p.m., Northgate Lanes. A minimum $40 donation per person with four to six bowlers per team is required; provides two games, shoes, food, drinks and a chance to win door prizes. 344-2252 or create an online donation site at www.firstgiving.com/hoibbs.

April 12, Sassafras Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ellisville Opera House on Main Street in Ellisville. Activities include: Ham and Bean meal for $5, ham sandwiches and homemade desserts also available for sale, free Sassafras tea; free tours of Opera House and Ellisville Post Office Museum; entertainment: Art Jones and Friends performing from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 12, Celebrity and Amateur Boxing Show, doors open: 6 p.m., bouts at 7 p.m., The Palace Skating and Reception Center, 1855 E. Knox St. Featuring four celebrity and 6-8 amateur bouts and George Carter Jr. vs. an as yet unnamed opponent. $200 ringside tables for groups, $10 general admission, $5 kids 12 and under. Tickets available at the door or at Gale Credit Union, Billiards on Main, Crappy's Sports Bar and Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

April 12, Share-the-Fun and Showcase of Performing Arts program by Knox County 4-H members, 6 p.m., costa Catholic Academy Auditorium. 4-H Clubs presenting skits related to theme: "4-H in Outer Space;" and individual and small group performances, including singing, dancing and instrument playing. Free.

April 12, Pro Wrestling, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont. Meet the Legends (free of charge), 1-4 p.m., Bob Orton, Jr., KoKo BWare, Greg Valentine, and others. Advance tickets available, food after 5 p.m.

April 12, Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, 2 and 7:30 p.m., i Wireless Center (formerly The MARK of the Quad Cities). $19.50-$26.50. (309) 764-2000.

April 15-18, Cirque du Soleil, i Wireless Center (formerly The MARK of the Quad Cities). April 15-18: 7:30 p.m.; April 17-18: 3:30 p.m. $40-$90. (309) 764-2000.

April 16, Carl Sandburg College for Senior Citizens trip: Hemingway's Roots: The Big Read Road Trip to Oak Park, home of writer Ernest Hemingway. $95 includes all tours, lunch, programs and coach transportation. 344-1512.

April 18, Galva Freedom Fest Fundraiser: Bingo Night, 7 p.m., FU White School, 300 NW 3rd St., Galva. No one under 18 will be allowed in the Bingo Hall. Cash prizes each game: $5 per set, 2 games off the floor, 2 sessions with intermission. Dinner can be purchaed from Galva Kids First on location from 6-9 p.m.

April 19, Trivia Night sponsored by Catholic Charities, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. Teams of six to eight are encouraged to register in advance, $10 per player. Silent auction items available throughout evening. 342-1136.

April 19, Prairieland Animal Welfare Center's Eastminster Dog Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., PAWC Shelter, 1855 Windish Drive.

April 19, April in Berwick. Activities include: breakfast, 7-10 a.m., at the Fire Station; lunch, beginning at 11 a.m., at Baptist Church; car cruise; tractor display; Warren County Saddle Club; arts and crafts; yard sales; bake sale; parade; quilt raffle. (309) 462-2033.

April 22, John Ashcroft, former Attorney General of the United States, will speak at 7 p.m. in Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free.

April 29, Web Savvy Class: Health Information, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Learn how to evaluate web sites to find current, reliable health information on the internet; participants must have basic computer knowledge. Class size limited, $1 required to reserve seat. (309) 734-3166.

April 29-30, Go, Diego Go Live!, 6:30 p.m., i Wireless Center (formerly The MARK of the Quad Cities). $16-$35. (309) 764-2000.

THEATER

April 10, YouTheater performance: "Beauty and the Beast," 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center. $6 for 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. shows; $10 for 6:30 p.m. show. (309) 676-8700.

April 11-12 and 18-19, Macomb Community Theatre presents: "Belles," 7:30 p.m., Pat Crane Memorial Theatre, South Johnson Road (1 1/4 miles south of Macomb High School), Macomb. $10 adults, $8 senior citizens, $6 students. For reservations, call (309) 837-1828 or e-mail: livetheatre@macomb.com.

April 16, YouTheater performance: "Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi," 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Peoria Civic Center. $6. (309) 676-8700.

Through April 20, "G.I. Jukebox" at Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. Doors open Thurs, Fri, Sat 6 p.m., buffet 6:30-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; doors open Sun. noon, buffet noon-1 p.m., show 1:30 p.m. Wednesday evening performances added in December. Thurs. $30, Fri. $32, Sat. $34, Sun. brunch $32. (309) 965-2545 or www.barn2.com.

April 22-23, Broadway Theater Series: "Jesus Christ Superstar," 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. $37.50-$52.50 or season tickets and "Pick 3" packages available. (309) 676-8700.

April 25-27, Performing Arts Academy of Galesburg presents: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Orpheum Theatre. April 25-26: 7 p.m.; April 27: 3 p.m. Main floor and balcony: $12 adults, $9 students (up to high school); Mezzanine: $15 all ages. 342-2299.

Through May 24, "Smoke on the Mountain" at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. Wed-Sat: Doors open 5:45 p.m., buffet 6-7 p.m., show 7:45 p.m. Sunday: Doors open 3:45 p.m., buffet 4-5 p.m., show 5:45 p.m. Wed. $39, Fri-Sun $41.60, students (18 and under) $24.96, group rates available for parties of 12 or more. (309) 786-7733 or circa21.com.