 KEN EXUM/The Register-MailRobert Spurgeon, 10, plays the piano Monday afternoon during a perfomance by home-schooled children at Heartland Health Care. Calendar of Events Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Today Kids' show "Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue," 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria. $16-$38. (309) 676-8700. Thursday (May 17) Art show Galesburg High School Spring Art Show, noon to 8 p.m., Thiel Gymnasium, free. Live music and dramatic readings, 5-8 p.m. 343-4146. Wine club Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits' monthly meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College. Kickapoo Winery will be featured winery. Registration fee: $12. Pre-register by calling 341-5233. Arts festival United School District 304 Fine Arts Festival, South campus. Art work display; Music Boosters serving barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, homemade cakes and pieces, ice cream and drink, 5-7 p.m., in cafeteria; Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., in gymnasium. Salad luncheon Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., OAKS, 176 N. Farnham St., $5. Crafts and flea market.
Friday (May 18) Film Orpheum Classic Film: "A Day at the Races," starring The Marx Brothers, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $2. 342-2299. Artists' reception Artists' reception for exhibits of ceramics by James White and mixed media by Velga Easker, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. Exhibit runs through June 16. Reading Poet and Knox College alumnus Jen Tynes reading from own works, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Ice cream Ice cream social, 6:30-8 p.m., Seminary Manor. Proceeds benefit resident Christmas fund. Connie Pople, 344-1300. Friday-Saturday (May 18-19) Music Country Legends Tribute featuring Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline and Johnny Paycheck, Farmington Music Theater, 45 N. Main St. Doors open: 6 p.m., show time: 7 p.m. Adults, $10, children under 10, half price. (309) 245-9966. Art show Galesburg High School Spring Art Show, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Thiel Gymnasium, free. 343-4146. Garage sale Huge Summer Garage Sale, Galesburg Rescue Mission gymnasium, 435 E. Third St. May 18: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 19: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (May 19) Kid's Kloset Sale Discovery Depot's semi-annual Kid's Kloset Sale, 7-11 a.m., 128 S. Chambers St. Rain or shine. Kid's clothing, toys, games, baby items and book; also baked items for sale. Nature Bird Watch and Identification, 7:30 a.m., Blackthorn Hill WING Nature Preserve, hosted by Phil Reyburn, Audubon bird counter, 1590 Angling Road to Alexis. Dress for the weather, protective clothing, bring binoculars. Pre-register by May 17. $1. 342-5493 or blackthornhill@insightbb.com. Book Sale Friends of the Galesburg Public Library's spring book sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sanderson Room, Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Children's books 25 cents; adult books, records, videos and audio books, 50 cents; CDs and DVDs, $1. 343-6118. Bicycle Rodeo Bicycle Rodeo for pre-k through fifth grades, 10-11 a.m., registration: 9:30 a.m., parking lot of the Knox County Courthouse, Cherry and South streets. 342-2036. Pets Guardian Angels Adopt-a-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Salads, fashions Fashion show and salad spread, "A Touch of Class," 6:30-8:30 p.m., presented by choir of Allen Chapel AME Church, 153 E. Tompkins St. Adults, $7; children younger than 12, $3. Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Jazz Knox College Jazz Ensemble spring concert, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Sunday (May 20) Cleaning Orpheum Cleaning Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Volunteers needed to give Orpheum Theatre a thorough cleaning. 342-2299. Wine event Pick a Plant/Pick a Wine annual nursery/winery event, Kickapoo Creek Winery. Cheese, crackers and wine, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tasting Room; hostas and perennials, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Nursery; corvette show, 2-4 p.m. (309) 495-WINE or www.kicka poocreekwinery.com. Horse show Horse show by Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club, 10:30 a.m., Bursie Williams Park. 22 classes. Fishing derby 20th annual Youth Fishing Derby, rain or shine, Lincoln Park Lagoon. Free. Registration: noon-1 p.m.; Fishing: 1-3 p.m.; Casting contest: 10 a.m.-noon; draft horse hayrack rides; refreshments. 345-3683. Tuesday (May 22) Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Illinois 41, Abingdon. Free. May 23 Band concert Knox Sandburg Community Concert Band's Spring Concert with guest conductor/composer Robert Sheldon, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Knox students, $5; all others, $8. 342-2299. May 25 Wine event Kick Back Friday, 6-10:30 p.m., Kickapoo Creek Winery. Buffet meal starts at 6 p.m. by reservation, music by Flying D'rito Brothers starts at 7:30 p.m. Tasting room open until 9 p.m. (309) 495-WINE or www.kickapoocreekwinery.com. May 25-26 Catfish Fry Abingdon Boy Scout Troop 4242 Whole Catfish Fry, 4-8 p.m., Abingdon Christian Church, 409 S. Main St. Catfish, potato wedges and drinks, $5 per plate. (309) 299-4716. May 26 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Coffee house Coffee House with songwriter Chris Vallillo, 7 p.m., Ellisville Opera House, Main St., Ellisville. Dessert and drinks during intermission. Free. May 26-27 Art show Ninth annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Charles. Juried fine art show. Free. May 30 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Missy Vail; Vendor: Pizza House. June 1 Dance All That Dance presents: "Dancing in Paradise," 6 p.m., Galesburg High School Auditorium. Advance tickets: Adults, $6; children 2-18, $4; under 2, free. Tickets at door: Adults, $8; children 2-18, $6; under 2, free. 345-0145. June 2 Strawberries 19th annual Strawberry Festival, Central Park, downtown Elmwood. Craft booths, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; pancake and sausage breakfast, 6-10 a.m.; car and bike shows; food tent, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; various entertainment. Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. June 2-3 Wine festival Central Illinois Wine Festival at Mackinaw Valley Winery and Vineyard. Kickapoo Creek Winery plus six other Illinois Wineries available to taste. Classic car show; art show; art booths; specialty foods; live music. (309) 495-WINE. June 6 Broadway CSC College for Senior's trip to matinee performance, "The Color Purple." Departure: 8:45 a.m.; return: approximately 10 p.m. $95 includes motor coach transportation and lower balcony tickets. 344-1512. Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Richard Selquist; Vendor: Hy-Vee. June 9 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. June 10 Fun Day Labor and Friends Fun Day fundraiser, noon-6 p.m., Galesburg Labor Temple, 2243 Grand Ave. Motorcycle and car cruise, raffles, children's games and attractions, food, 50/50 drawing. 289-4066 or 221-0592. June 13 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Charlie Hayes; Vendor: Q's Cafe. June 16 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. June 20 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Second Mortgage; Vendor: Landmark Cafe. June 23 Pottery Monmouth's annual Pottery on the Square Swap Meet, 8 a.m., Monmouth Public Square. Demonstrations, window displays, pottery appraisal clinic, consignment auction: 10:30 a.m. (309) 734-3181 or maccdir@maplecity.com. Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. June 26 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. June 27 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Bitterman; Vendor: Billiards On Main. June 30 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. July 7 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. July 11 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Surprizingly Hip; Vendor: Papa Johns. July 14 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. July 18 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Jera; Vendor: Pizza House. July 21 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. July 24 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. July 25 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Eddie Winter; Vendor: . July 28 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 1 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: No Reason; Vendor: Cherry Street. Aug. 4 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 8 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: 144th Divison Band; Vendor: Hy-Vee. Aug. 10 Car cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5-10 p.m., Abingdon American Legion, Route 41. Legion has steak fry. Aug. 11 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 15 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Almost Live; Vendor: Q's Cafe. Aug. 18 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 22 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Aaron Stevens; Vendor: . Aug. 25 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 28 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Aug. 29 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Country; Vendor: Papa Johns. Sept. 1 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 5 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Semenya McCord; Vendor: Packinghouse. Sept. 8 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 9 Duck Races Galesburg Public Schools Foundation's 12th annual Rubber Duck Race, Lake Storey Park. Cardboard boat regatta with duck races following around 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Free parking. 342-9229, gpsf@grics.net or www.gburgpsf.org. Sept. 12 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Knox Jazz Ensemble; Vendor: Billiards On Main. Sept. 15 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 20-22 Film festival Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Black Earth Film Festival. Films shown at Orpheum Theatre. 342-7415. Sept. 22 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 25 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. - The Register-Mail accepts items submitted for the calendar. Calendar items should be for events that are open to the public, are provided for enjoyment or entertainment and have broad public appeal. The Register-Mail prints appropriate calendar items free as space permits. Mail items for the calendar to Lorraine Stone, 140 S. Prairie St., Galesburg, IL 61401, or e-mail lstone@register-mail.com. Items also may be faxed to 343-2382.
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