Out & About

Thursday, April 17, 2008

ART

April 18-May 10, Exhibit: Merging into the Future 9 by Galesburg High School students, opening reception: 5-7 p.m. April 18, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415.

April 25, Reception of entries of Sandburg Days 2008 Photography Contest, 4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library. Selection of entries will be exhibited at Galesburg Public Library until May 9.

Through May 3, 40th annual Town and Country Art Show, comprised of art works produced by kindergarten through high school students in both Warren and Henderson county schools, Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square, Monmouth. Exhibition hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (309) 734-3033.

Through May 31, Exhibit: Photographs by members of the Galesburg Camera Club, artists' reception: 5-7 p.m. April 25 (part of the Sandburg Days Gallery Walk), Kaldi's Coffeehouse and Tearoom, 124 E. Simmons St. Kaldi's hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. 344-0200.

May 9, Reception and award ceremony for the annual Al Young Art Exhibition. Show features works by Knox College students in painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media. 4 p.m., Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. On display through May 17. Free. Information: 341-7337.

MUSIC

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 18, Carl Sandburg College Concert Series presents pianist May Phang, 7:30 p.m., CSC Fine Arts Theatre in Building F. $10 adults, $5 students, CSC students, faculty and staff admitted free. 341-5317.

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.

May 2, Concert: Knox College Choir, directed by Laura Lane, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information: 341-7337.

May 4, 2008 Red Carpet Series: Jazz and Soul Chanteuse Simone, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $25 for Prime; $30 for Mezzanine; $20 for B Seating and C Seating. 342-2299.

LITERARY

April 17, Reading: Fantasy author Patricia Wrede will read from her own works, 4 p.m., Muelder Room, Seymour Library, 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.

May 1, Reading: Poet Sheryl St. Germain reads from her own works and presents the annual Davenport Prizes in Poetry, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Information: 341-7337.

SPECIAL

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 purchased from Galva Kids First on location from 6-9 p.m.

April 18, Yard/Garage Sale sponsored by Abingdon Rotary Club/Blue Ribbon Committee, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Abingdon Fair Grounds. No fees, bring items and table if needed. Set-up Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. Sell indoors or outdoors; groups interested in selling food items, contact Don Smith at docbop@yahoo.com.

April 18, Galesburg Christian School's annual Auction, First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Silent auction: 3:30 p.m.; Live auction: 6:30 p.m. A dinner and bake sale also are planned.

April 18, Galesburg All-Star Pie in the Face event to benefit the March of Dimes sponsored by Kmart, 1-4 p.m., Sandburg Mall's center court. Purchase a pie to throw for $2; all proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. For more information, phone Kmart at 344-2979.

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 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free.

April 23, Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District's rain barrel sale order deadline. Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9. Cost $79 each with proceeds to benefit educational programs offered by the District. Order forms at District office, 233 S. Soangetaha Road, Galesburg, or http://knoxcountyswcd.tripod.com under "Rain Barrels" tab.

April 26, Larry Lynch Benefit and Car Cruise sponsored by Spoon River Regional Ford V8 Club, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds. Hog roast, cruise, music, auctions, games, raffle. Donations also may be made to Larry Lynch Benefit Fund, c/o Tompkins State Bank, Knoxville.

April 26, Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers St. Learn how to make paper out of leaves, flowers, newspapers and other throw-aways. Each child will take home a self-decorated recycling box as well as a piece of handmade recycled paper. $4.50 for each person one year old and older; members are free. 344-8876.

April 26, Valborg bonfire, a Swedish welcome to spring and farewell to winter, 6:30 p.m., Vasa Archives, Bishop Hill. Singing, playing kubb, roasting hot dogs and making s'mores. For more information, call Lars Jenner at (309) 927-3898.

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.

May 1, Cottage Gift Shop's annual Garden Day and Plant Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., outside Delino's. Proceeds will go towards health career scholarships.

May 3, Spring Wildflowers Identification Hike, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1950 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Wear sturdy shoes, jeans and dress for the weather. $1. Pre-register by May 2, call 342-5493 or e-mail blackthornhill@insightbb.com.

May 3, Father Daughter Dance sponsored by Abingdon Rotary Club/Blue Ribbon Committee, 6-8 p.m., Abingdon High School cafeteria. $5 in advance; $7 at door; registration forms may be picked up at any Abingdon School office. Casual dress; door prizes; drawings; DJ; refreshments; group pictures; and corsages available. For more information, call Bonnie at (309) 462-2905 or Don at (309) 462-3353.

THEATER

April 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.

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.