Out & About

Thursday, May 1, 2008

ART

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 9, Exhibit: Sandburg Days 2008 Photography, Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St.

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.

Through May 10, Exhibit: Merging into the Future 9 by Galesburg High School students, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St.

MUSIC

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 3, Galesburg Community Chorus presents Ernest Bloch's "Sacred Service," 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. $10 adults, $8 seniors, and student admission is free. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call 342-8143.

May 3, Umoja Community Gospel Choir's Spring Concert, "Keep on Praisin'," 3 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free.

May 3, Concert: The Christian Band "The Generations Band," 7-9 p.m., Living Passion Studios Inc., 332 East Second St., Davenport, Iowa (located at the corner of Second and Iowa Street at the foot of the Arsenal Bridge). Free. For more details, call (563) 322-0107.

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

May 7, The Scotsmen, a student run, all-male, a'cappella group at Monmouth College, presents its final concert of the year, 7:30 p.m., Dahl Chapel at Monmouth College. Special guest artists from Monmouth College Music Department: The Septet and The Belles. Admission: $2 ($1 of every $2 goes to the United Way).

May 9, Ryberg's Countrytime Opry with guest performers: Les Roberts, Jim Lindbury, Yon Wellerdieck and Tammy Rankin, 7 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge, free will offering. Concessions provided by The OAKS.

May 10, Concert: "Celebrate Mom at the Pops" with Semenya McCord, vocalist, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $8-$15 adults; students and children half price. 342-2299.

May 10-11, Concerts: Buchanan Community Chorus. Adults $5; students 17 and under $2. May 10: 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Galesburg, with special guests the Carl Sandburg College Children's Choir. May 11: 2 p.m., Dahl Chapel in the Kasch Auditorium, Monmouth College, with special guests the Monmouth-Roseville Junior High Jazz Band.

May 12, District 238 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Intermediate School, Monmouth.

May 15, 2008 Red Carpet Series: Tommy Dorsey Big Band, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $29 for Prime; $33.50 for Mezzanine; $26 for B Seating; and $21 for C Seating. 342-2299.

May 15, Monmouth-Roseville Junior High Band and Chorus Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Junior High in Roseville.

LITERARY

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.

May 7, Reading: Author Cris Mazza, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Information: 341-7337.

SPECIAL

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 2-3, Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Garden Sale, 691 Jefferson St. May 2: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 3: 8 a.m.-noon.

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.

May 3, Oak Run Garden Club's annual plant sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Brentwood Park Building. Perennials, annuals and hanging baskets available for sale. Also Oak Run Community Garage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, throughout Oak Run. Maps for garage sale locations can be picked up at Brentwood Park. For information, call Carol Genty at (309) 879-2374 or Rick Smith at (309) 639-2686.

May 3-4, 6th annual Kites Over Lake Storey, Lake Storey Park. Saturday: kite flying, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; candy drops at noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; silent auction; 50/50 drawing; kite vendor and cookout. Sunday: kite flying, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; candy drops at noon and 1 p.m.; silent auction; kite vendor and cookout. Bring your kite and fly with the professionals or just watch professional kiters.

May 4, Comedian Jeff Dunham, 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. $43. (309) 676-8700.

May 9-10, Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Rummage Sale, Cherry and Selden streets. May 9: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 10: 8 a.m.-noon.

May 10, Bird Watch hosted by Vince Hummel, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather, wearing sturdy shoes and jeans. $1. Pre-register by May 9, call 342-5493 or e-mail blackthornhill@insightbb.com.

May 10, Thrifty on 150 yard sales: communities of North Henderson, Rio, Alpha, New Windsor, Country Corners (north of Alpha) and Ophiem. Yard sales, food, antiques, entertainment, and outdoor activities for children including a petting zoo at Country Corners. For information, call (309) 629-9201 or visit: http://thrifty150.googlepages.com/thrifty150.

May 10, Alpha Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Route 150 and Main Street in Alpha. $5 registration fee; "Top 10" Peoples Choice. For information, contact Rod Taylor at (309) 629-4671.

May 16, Streaks Fundraiser, Knights of Columbus Hall, Galesburg. Doors open: 5:30 p.m.; Featured speakers: 7:30 p.m., Dale Kelley, GHS basketball legend and Mike Reynolds, GHS new coach. Taco dinner: starts at 6 p.m. with drinks available; silent auction includes Cub-Cardinal tickets; 50/50 raffle. Admission: $10 each; and for a family of four or more, cost is $9 each. All proceeds go towards a developmental program for GHS boys basketball.

May 17, Annual dance recital presented by Dianne's Dance World, "Awesome 80's," 7 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater. $9.50 for balcony, $10 for main floor. Call Diane at (309) 347-5334.

May 17, Henderson County Reads, celebrating the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, presents Movie Night, 7 p.m., Raritan Opera House. Free movie: "Young Abe Lincoln" and entertainment will be featured. Raritan Baptist Church offers a meal before the showing and dessert afterwards.

May 23, Trivia Night fundraiser for Illinois Youth Horse Contest Team, 7 p.m., Galesburg High School. Team Trivia Contest, silent auction, food, drawings, door prizes. For more information or to pre-register a team, call (309) 667-2112 or (309) 236-7131.

THEATER

May 7, YouTheater performance: "Romeo and Juliet," 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m., Peoria Civic Center. $6 for 12:15 p.m. show; $10 for 7 p.m. show. (309) 676-8700.

May 7-10, "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare, directed by Elizabeth Carlin-Metz, Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. May 7-10: 7:30 p.m.; May 10: 2 p.m. $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, students free. Information: 341-7329.

May 9-11, Broadway Theater Series: "Chicago," Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. May 9-10: 8 p.m.; May 11: 7 p.m. $37.50-$52.50 or season tickets and "Pick 3" packages available. (309) 676-8700.

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.

Through June 1, "The Sunshine Boys," 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.