Out & About

Thursday, June 5, 2008

ART

Through June 10, Exhibit: "Botanicals," by Marjorie Blackwell, Chris Dokolasa and George Olson, Vaganhall Gallery, 203 Bishop Hill St. (upstairs), Bishop Hill (across from the park). Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (309) 927-3008.

Through June 14, Exhibit: Uncovered, Discovered and Manufactured, work by Rob and Lori Reed, 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 June 20, Exhibit: Eden Stern and Todd Van Duren, 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 24, Meet the Artists, Studio Midwest Slide Show, 7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415.

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, 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.

MUSIC

June 7, Concert: Annual "Concert on the Lawn," featuring the Knox-Galesburg Symphony with a guest soloist from the Midwest Young Artist program, 5 p.m., Old Main, Knox College (Fleming Fieldhouse in case of rain). Free. Information: 341-7268.

June 7, Handbell Concert: "Peoria Rings My Bells," 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. Admission is free.

June 10-15, Burlington Steamboat Days, Burlington, Iowa. June 10: Shinedown; June 11: Sugarland; June 12: KC and the Sunshine Band; June 13: Vince Neil of Motley Crue; June 14: Kenny Loggins; June 15: Gretchen Wilson. For more information, visit www.steamboatdays.com or call (319) 754-4334.

June 12, Concert: KanYe West, 7 p.m., i Wireless Center( formerly The MARK of the Quad Cities). $42.50-$82.50. (309) 764-2000.

June 13, Ryberg's Countrytime Opry: Lee Jared and The "New" Midnight Ramblers with guest singer Garlan Leadbetter, 7 p.m., O.A.K.S., 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge, free will offering. Concessions provided by The O.A.K.S.

June 14, Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: Faithful Men Quartet from Wyoming, Minn., 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food being served. Free will offering. 343-2179.

June 19, Concert: Kenny Chesney with special guest Leann Rimes, 7:30 p.m., i Wireless Center( formerly The MARK of the Quad Cities). $69.50. (309) 764-2000.

June 20, Gospel Concert featuring Darrin Thurman and Jared's Gospel Hour, 7-9 p.m., Maquon Village Park. Maquon Masonic Lodge serving butterfly pork chop sandwiches, along with hot dogs, before the concert starting at 5 p.m. Maquon Parish Youth will sell chips, popcorn and drinks. Free concert sponsored by the Maquon United Methodist Ministry Team. Bring yard chairs.

June 22, Central Illinois Jazz Society presents "Manny Lopez Quintet," 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 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.

SPECIAL

June 6-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 7, Dancer's Studio 9th annual Dance Concert presents: "The Swan Princesses," 6:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $8 children, children 3 and under are free. 342-2299.

June 7, 20th annual Strawberry Festival in downtown Elmwood. Pancake and sausage breakfast, 6-10 a.m. at firehouse; car show; bike show; entertainment; street dance, 5-7 p.m.; crafts; kids games; food tent: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

June 7, Kim's Academy of Dance presents "Rocking the Red Carpet," 6:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. Tickets: $8-$11 for main floor and $18 for boxes. (309) 682-8277.

June 7, Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve's Many Hands Make Light Work Day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 1590 Angling Road. Bring the family, drinking water, gloves, shovels, saws, pruners, rakes, etc. Map of property at www.blackthornhill.org. Bring a picnic lunch. For information, call Kraig at (309) 299-4176.

June 7-8, League of Volunteers' Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 509 E. Broadway, Monmouth. For more information, call (309) 333-7394.

June 7-Sept. 27, Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

June 7-Sept. 27, Local Growers' Network Farmstand every Saturday, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville.

June 7-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.

June 9, One Stroke Painting Classes on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month beginning June 9, 1-3 p.m., Hawthorne Centre Craft Mall. $20 per student includes all supplies; advance registration required; minimum class size of 3 students. Instructor: Christine Lynn OSCi. (309) 314-3553, e-mail: rnclynn@sbcglobal.net or www.picturetrail.com/bloomsandbrushes.

June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. June 11: Fiddle-dee-dee Favorites; June 25: Wiggles and Giggles Favorites; July 9: Away We Go! Favorites; July 23: Milk and Cookies Favorites. Participation for ages 1 1/2through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512.

June 11-Sept. 10, Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday, Park Plaza. June 11: Entertainment: Surprisingly Hip; Food Vendor: Pizza House. June 18: Entertainment: Bitter Man; Food Vendor: Hy-Vee. June 25: Entertainment: Second Mortgage; Food Vendor: Q's Cafe.

June 12, Annual Strawberry Festival, 5-7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 116 South "B" St., Monmouth. Held in the fellowship room (handicap accessible). BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, strawberries, cake and drink. Suggested donation: $5 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Monmouth Municipal Band Concert, 7 p.m., in the church sanctuary.

June 12, Altrusa Club's wine and beer tasting event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Carr House, 560 N. Prairie St. Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 at door.

June 13-14, Funfest in Williamsfield. June 13: Events include - ice cream social, 6-8 p.m.; Master Gardener Pat Asbury and Shirley Pauer, storytelling, 6:30 p.m.; 18 and older games, 7:15 p.m. June 14: Events include - parade, 9 a.m.; kids games, 10 a.m.; food tent; sand volleyball contest, noon; 3 on 3 basketball, 9 a.m.; kids tractor pull, noon; garden tractor pull, 1 p.m.; hog roast, 5-8 p.m.; hot dog eating contest, 6 p.m.; talent show, 6:30 p.m.; and street dance, 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. (309) 639-368-1497.

June 13-15, More on 34. 100 miles of Yard Sales through seven counties from Sandwich to the Mississippi River.

June 14, Benefit for David Cook who was injured in a car accident and suffers from a brain injury, Eagles Club in Oquawka. Serving Sloppy Joe dinner starting at 11 a.m.; horseshoe tournament at 1 p.m.; auction at 2 p.m.; live entertainment starts at 3 p.m.; raffles; bake sale; and drawings.

June 16, Computer Basics class, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Space is limited; $1 to reserve seat. (309) 734-3166.

June 16 and July 14, Summer Wellness Series led by educator Sallee Wade, 7-9 p.m., at Walnut Grove Farm in Knoxville. June 16: Keeping a Personal Journal; July 14: How Healthy is Your Coping? Registration: $30 for each session; limited space; send a check one week in advance of each workshop payable to Sallee Wade, 899 Ohio Ave., Galesburg, IL 61401; include your address and phone number. For more information, call 341-4966 or e-mail: salleewade@yahoo.com.

June 21, Fundraiser for FISH Food Pantry: garage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 241 Circle Drive, Galesburg. No early sales; donations also accepted. All proceeds to benefit FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry. For information, call 344-1696.

June 21, Bishop Hill's Midsommar Music Festival, all day, in Bishop Hill. Free events include: main stage performances, music workshops, open jamming, Swedish Maypole celebration and old-fashioned barn dance at the Colony School in the evening. For more information, call (309) 927-3345 or visit www.bishophillartscouncil.com.

THEATER

June 5-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.

June 10-July 5, Youth Theater Musical: "Snowderella," at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. June 12, 17, 24 and July 1: doors open at 9:30 with show at 10 a.m. June 10, 14, 19, 21, 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.

June 14, "Things Money Can't Buy," 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. One night only premier. $29 in advance; $32 day of show. (309) 676-8700.

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.