Out and About

Thursday, May 31, 2007

ART

June 1-July 31, Exhibit: "English and American Landscapes and Florals," fine art photography by John Van Kirk, artist's reception: 1-3 p.m. June 16, Chez Willy's Restaurant, 41 S. Seminary St. Restaurant business hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday and 4:30-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

June 4-July 31, Exhibit: "Summertime," paintings by Paulette Thenhaus, Q's Cafe, 319 E. Main St.

Through June 23, 4th annual Adult Amateur Art Competition, Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square, Monmouth. Artist reception and awards presentation: 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 1. Center hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. (309) 734-3033.

Through June 26, Exhibits of ceramics by James White of Joliet and mixed media by Velga Easker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. Art Center hours: 10:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 342-7415.

MUSIC

June 1-3, Choral Dynamics presents: "All American Country," Orpheum Theatre. June 1-2: 7:30 p.m., June 3: 2 p.m. Adults, $10; children, $6; Orpheum Preservation fee: $2. Proceeds benefit LaGrace Hall of Hope. 342-2299.

June 2, Knox-Galesburg Symphony 22nd annual Concert on the Lawn, 5 p.m., Old Main South lawn, Knox College (rain location: T. Fleming Fieldhouse). Free.

June 9, Concert: Southern gospel quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, 7 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. $16.50-$31.50. (309) 676-8700.

June 20, Concert: Tool, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. $39.50 and $49.50. (309) 676-8700.

June 22, Concert: Montgomery Gentry with special guest Billy Currington, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. $24.50 and $34.50. (309) 676-8700.

June 24, Central Illinois Jazz Society presents: Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 117 N. Western Ave., Peoria. Members, $5; non-members, $7 (children 14 and under free with an adult). (309) 692-5330 or 691-3259. www.peoriajazz.com and www.midil.com/cijs.html.

July 15, Central Illinois Jazz Society presents: Trefen Owen guitar and Peg Schickendanz voice with the Larry Harms Trio, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 117 N. Western Ave., Peoria. Members, $5; non-members, $7 (children 14 and under free with an adult). (309) 692-5330 or 691-3259. www.peoriajazz.com and www.midil.com/cijs.html.

July 27, Concert: Keith Urban, 7:30 p.m., MARK of the Quad Cities. $37.50 and $47.50. (309) 764-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

July 27, Concert: Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. $37.50 and $48.50. (309) 676-8700.

July 28, Concert: Art Garfunkel with special guest Alice Peacock, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. $37.50 and $48.50. (309) 676-8700.

SPECIAL

May 31-June 2, Carl Sandburg College Community Education program: auto restoration basics class, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 31-June 2, Room B129, CSC campus. $215 includes all supplies and lunches. Register: 344-1512 or 341-5233; Information: 341-5231.

June 2, Hike n' Bike event on National Trails Day, Lewistown. Walkers and bicyclist can line up at 7:30 a.m. for an 8 a.m. start - choose either a 2-mile walk or 7-mile bike ride, ending at Ratcliff Park with free refreshments and prizes for participants. Advanced registration suggested, call Alicia Campbell at (309) 547-4306.

June 2, Tour of prehistoric burial mound sites and the Emiquon Wetlands Restoration Project, 1-4:30 p.m., Dickson Mounds Museum. Advanced registration required, (309) 547-3721.

June 2, 19th annual Strawberry Festival, downtown Elmwood. Pancake and sausage breakfast: 6-10 a.m., Elmwood Fire Dept.; car and bike show; food tent: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; kid's corner; street dance with Glenn Reader Band: 5-7 p.m. Entertainment schedule: United Methodist Church Contemporary Music: 10-10:30 a.m.; Elmwood High School Drama and Choral Students: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Rainbo Cloggers: 11:30 a.m.-noon and 2-2:30 p.m.; The Spectors: noon-2 p.m.; Danny Blakey: 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Lee Hall's "Tribute to the King," 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Erin Cruse, 4:30-5 p.m.

June 2, Benefit for ovarian cancer patient Alice Folger, 1-10 p.m., Billiards on Main.

June 2-3, 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 5, Latin and Ballroom Dance Lessons, 8-week course on Tuesdays through July 31, Orpheum Theatre. "Shall We Dance I" at 6:30 p.m. "Shall We Dance II" at 7:30 p.m. "Latin" at 8:30 p.m. $30 for singles, $50 for couples. 342-2299.

June 6, Carl Sandburg College for Seniors trip: matinee performance of "The Color Purple." $95 includes motor coach transportation and lower balcony tickets. Depart Galesburg at 8:45 a.m. and return by approximately 10 p.m. Information and registration: 344-1512.

June 7, Babysitting Clinic for youth 11-14 years of age, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., American Red Cross. $30 per person; bring sack lunch. Pre-registration required by May 31, 345-3683.

June 10, Labor and Friends Fun Day Fundraiser, noon-6 p.m., Galesburg Labor Temple, 2243 Grand Ave. Motorcycle and car cruise; children's games and attractions; raffles; drawings; food.

June 10, Golf Outing to benefit Knox County and Warren County United Way, Laurel Greens Golf Course, Knoxville. Deadline: June 4. Contact Knox County United Way at 343-4434 or Warren County United Way at (309) 734-6364.

June 13-July 18, City of Galesburg Recreation Department's summer nature camp programs, meet on Wednesdays through July 18. Adventure Leaders for 9-11 year olds, 7-9 a.m.; Adventure Seekers full (waiting list); Wiggly Worm for 4-5 year olds: 9:30-11:30 a.m. $75 per camper. Information: call Elizabeth Varner at 345-3683.

June 14-15, Sandburg Educational Network Cyber Camp, information and technology tools for K-12 teachers to use in classrooms. $50 includes admission to all classes of choice, camp materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Register by May 31 at www.sandburg.net or call (309) 341-5286.

June 16, Introduction to Watercolor Class taught by Ron Hunt, watercolor instructor at Carl Sandburg College, 9 a.m.-noon, Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. $3 per participant. Bring lawn chair and/or picnic lunch. Pre-registration and list of materials: call Ron Hunt at 341-5278 or e-mail rhunt@sandburg.edu.

June 16, Taste of Abingdon, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Main Street in Abingdon. Food and drink, games, live music.

June 18-22, Girl Scout Day Camp for girls in grades 1-6 as of fall 2007, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. Native American Theme with crafts, games and hikes; archery, campfire cooking, camp songs. Girl Scouts: $45; if not registered Girl Scout: additional $10 for insurance. Register by June 8 or information: call Carin at 342-4360 or Lora at 343-4321.

June 18-29, Prairie Players Civic Theater's summer theater camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Carl Sandburg College. Contact Melissa Agar at mellablue@hotmail.com.

June 23, Pottery on the Square Swap Meet, 8 a.m., Monmouth. Pottery and stoneware swap meet; pottery throwing demonstrations; window displays; pottery appraisal clinic; consignment auction begins at 10:30 a.m. (309) 734-3181.

June 24, Vineyard Jazz Festival at Kickapoo Creek Winery, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Music all day with Bill Cook Quartet featuring Steve Thomas, Randy Ernert Quartet, Central Illinois Orchestra and Judy Page Quartet. (309) 495-WINE or www.kickapoocreekwinery.com.

June 26, Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day," Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. Show times: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (309) 676-8700.

THEATER

June 1-July 21, "Oklahoma!" 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.

June 15, Classic Film Series: "National Velvet," 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $2. 342-2299.

June 19-July 14, Youth Theater Musical: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. June 19, 23, 28, 30 and July 5, 7, 14: Doors open: 12:30 p.m., show: 1 p.m. June 21, 26 and July 3, 12: Doors open: 9:30 a.m., show: 10 a.m. All seats $7; groups of 12 or more, $6. (309) 786-7733 or circa21.com.

Through July 1, "What the Rabbi Saw," 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. Thurs. $29, Fri. $31, Sat. $33, Sun. brunch $31. (309) 965-2545 or www.barn2.com.