Out & About

Thursday, June 26, 2008

ART

June 27-July 25, Exhibit: Cathy Crawford, opening reception: 5-7 p.m. June 27, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. Art center hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 342-7415.

June 28-July 26, 5th annual Amateur Artist Competition, opening reception: noon-2 p.m. June 28, Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square, Monmouth. Artists may submit up to three works; works must be original works produced by the artist within the past two years and not been previously displayed at the BCA. Several award categories: Best of Show, 3-Dimensional, Works on Paper, Mixed Media/Fiber, Photography and Painting. For more information, call (309) 734-3033.

Aug. 2-8, Exhibit: Studios Midwest at Knox College. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2, Knox College Center for Fine Arts. Participating artists are: Elizabeth Blau of Las Vegas, Nev.; Iku Higuchi of New York, N.Y.; Jen Moon of Rochester, N.Y.; and Matt Moyer of Columbia, Mo.

Aug. 2-29, Exhibit: Members and Friends, opening reception: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2, Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. Art center hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 342-7415.

MUSIC

June 29, Concert by Gospel group, Sunday Edition from Nashville, 6 p.m., Alpha United Methodist Church, 211 North Scandia St., Alpha. Free; love offering will be taken. For more information, call (309) 629-5161.

July 15, Concert: Poison with special guest Sebastian Bach, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena. $25 and $49.50. (309) 676-8700.

July 20, Central Illinois Jazz Society presents "Johnny Slu's Dixie Daredevils," 6 and 8:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel in the Mozart Room, 117 N. Western Ave., Peoria. $5 members; $7 non-members; children 14 years and under free with an adult.

July 26, Old Time Country Gospel Concert, 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. Food served from 5-7 p.m. includes Sloppy Joes, potato salad, dessert and drink for $4. Performers include Chris Postin and his Quartet, Jim Inman and the Westerners, Linda Hankins, Sarah Miller, Diane Johnson, Rita Shinn and Ruel Howerton. Free will offering. 342-9012 or 344-2274.

July 29-Aug. 3, Mississippi Valley Fair, Davenport, Iowa. July 29: Sugarland; July 30: Ted Nugent; July 31: Alan Jackson; Aug. 1: Jason Aldean; Aug. 2: Darrel Worley; Aug. 3: Ronnie Milsap. For more information, visit www.mvfair.com or call (563) 326-5338.

Aug. 9, Bandfest 2008 at the Rivoli Theatre, 219 S. Main, Monmouth. Featuring: Crossfire, 2-2:45 p.m.; Eddy Winter, 3-3:45 p.m.; Pay Up Band, 4-4:45 p.m.; Eternity Road, 5-5:45 p.m.; Paul and Eddie, 6-6:45 p.m.; Warren County YMCA Dancers, 7-7:30 p.m.; Jam Band for Parkinson's, 7:45-9 p.m. Food by Eddie B's BBQ. Donations accepted at the door. All proceeds go to Parkinson's Research in Western Illinois.

SPECIAL

June 27, 2008 Bushnell Horse Show, 6-10 p.m., Illinois Route 9, west edge of Bushnell. $12 adults, $7 children age 12 and under; advance tickets: $10 adults, $5 children age 12 and under. Concessions available on site. Tickets may be purchased at Bushnell City Hall, Riden Farm Supply or No Place Like Home (Macomb). (309) 341-6223.

June 27-29, Maple City Antique Tractor Association Summer Show at Sandburg Mall during normal mall hours. 344-1331.

June 27-Oct. 31, Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181.

June 28, Pottery on the Square Swap Meet, beginning at 8 a.m., downtown Monmouth. Pottery consignment auction and appraiser's booth. For more information, call the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181.

June 28, Campfire and S'mores with City of Galesburg Naturalist Jennifer Bunde, 7-8:30 p.m. at Allison Campground. Pre-registration is required. For further information, call the Galesburg Recreation Division at 345-3683.

June 28, Galesburg Woman's Club's annual Walking Tour of Historical Homes, 1-4 p.m. Tour begins and ends at the Woman's Club House, 516 N. Prairie St. Strawberry shortcake and beverages served at the end of the tour. $6 adults, $2.50 children. Tickets available at the Galesburg Woman's Club House.

June 28, The Morss Family annual Day of Gospel, 6 p.m., Park Plaza, Galesburg. Featuring Tim "Montana" Morss, Mark and Christine "Morss" Sweeney, Rodney Linn Morss, with special guests Nila Purifoy, The Burns Brothers and Calvary Assembly Drama Team. No admission charge; love offering will be taken. In case of rain, event will be at the Community Center, 150 E. Simmons. 368-5202.

June 28, Cruise Night sponsored by the Spoon River Regional V-8 Group of the Early Ford Club of America, 4-8:30 p.m., west parking lot of Sears at Sandburg Mall. No entrance fee. Music, food, prizes, drawings. Event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. 344-1331.

June 28, Knox County Nursing Home's Grand Opening of its Prairie Garden Trails, 1 p.m. Honored guests: U.S. Rep. Phil Hare and State Rep. Don Moffitt. Entertainment and refreshments. 289-2338.

June 28, Blick Art Materials' Railroad Days run/walk, Hawthorne Center. A 1/4 mile kids race starts at 6:30 p.m.; the 1 mile race starts at 6:45 p.m.; and the 5k and 10k run/walk starts at 7:15 p.m. Fee for the kids run is $5; the 1 mile and 5k and 10k are $14. Forms available at Knox County YMCA or online at www.grrc.net. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by June 25 or register online at www.getmeregistered.com. All races start and finish at the Hawthorne Center pool area. For more information, contact Patty Gustafson at 342-1964 or gustafson@grics.net or Ron Wilson at 343-1789.

June 28, Teen Dance sponsored by Knox County Teen Court for area teens age 14-19 during Galesburg Railroad Days, 8:30-11:30 p.m., parking lot at Kellogg and Simmons St. Admission: $5.

June 28-29, Galesburg Railroad Days. Events include carnival, exhibits, street fair, railyard tours, hobby train show, flea market, car show, rib cook-off. Train show and toy show at Carl Sandburg College Campus; Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2-day admission to both shows: $5 (children 12 and under free); free shuttle bus to and from the Amtrak Depot. See complete list of events at www.GalesburgRailroadDays.org.

June 28-29, Galesburg Historical Society's Tram Tour: "Ghosts of Galesburg" with a north tour and a south tour. Featured ghosts include Chauncey Colton, Mother Bickerdyke and George Washington Gale. Saturday: North tours will at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; South tours will be 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday: North tour will leave at noon; South tour will leave at 1:30 p.m. Each tour is a $2 donation for ages 6 and up. Proceeds benefit the Galesburg Historical Society's museum.

June 28-Sept. 27, Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

June 28-Sept. 27, Local Growers' Network Farmstand every Saturday, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville.

June 28-Aug. 30, Abingdon Farmer's Market every Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, on Main Street by the Clock Tower in Abingdon. No vendor fee but reservations requested. Call (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727.

July 2-Sept. 10, Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday, Park Plaza. July 2: Entertainment: Aaron Stevens; Vendor: Billiards on Main. July 9: Entertainment: Eddie Winter; Vendor: Packinghouse. July 16: Entertainment: Jera; Vendor: Pappa Johns. July 23: Entertainment: No Reason; Vendor: Chez Willy's. July 30: Entertainment: Mike Budde; Vendor: Q's Cafe.

July 4, Freedom Fest Celebration, Wiley Park in Galva. Talent show: 4 p.m.

July 4, Big Bang Splash Bash, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Lakeside Splashzone. Relays, games and prizes. Regular admission is $5 per person. 345-3683.

July 4, Cameron Old Time Days, begins at 11 a.m. Antique tractor pull, food, band, fireworks.

July 5, Abingdon's Fireworks Celebration, dusk, Abingdon High School. Daytime events hosted by the Abingdon Rotary/Blue Ribbon Committee at the Martin Street ball park include: mother/son softball, family softball, Bocce Ball tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Big Foot horseshoes and "The Beast" water balloon launch; all free events. Food and music all day. Advance registration for softball games appreciated, contact Bonnie Froelich at (309) 462-2905 or Don Smith at (309) 462-3353.

July 9 and 23, Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. July 9: Away We Go! Favorites; July 23: Milk and Cookies Favorites. Participation for ages 1 1/2 through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512.

July 12, CASA and Prairieland Gardeners' Garden Tour 2008, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Locations in Galesburg: 1836 N. Broad St.; 2321 N. Broad St.; 1540 Clark St.; 856 Lilac Lane; 816 Monroe St.; 1317 N. Academy St.; 550 Mayo Drive; and Colton Park, Seminary and Mulberry. Advance tickets $8, available at Cooks and Company, Antiques Mall, Burgland Drug, Landscape Solutions, Timanda Nursery (Knoxville), Innkeepers, Galesburg Flower Company; or $10 available at the gardens the day of the event.

THEATER

Through July 5, Youth Theater Musical: "Snowderella," at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. July 1: doors open at 9:30 with show at 10 a.m. June 28 and July 3, 5: doors open at 12:30 with show at 1 p.m. All seats $8, groups of 12 or more: $7. (309) 786-7733 or circa21.com.

Through July 19, "Empty Nest" 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 July 27, "It Runs In The Family" 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.