Out & About

Thursday, June 19, 2008

ART

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.

Through June 21, 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.

June 24, Meet the Artists, Studio Midwest Slide Show, 7 p.m., Round Room of the Ford Center for Fine Arts, Knox College. 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. 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 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.

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.

SPECIAL

June 20-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 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.

June 21, YMCA Survivor experience guides youth participants through ultimate test of character development, teamwork and personal challenge. For students entering 7th through 12 grade, sessions run from 1 to 5 p.m. at YMCA Teen Center, 2015 Windish Drive, Unit 9. Four sessions: Session 1 (Caring) on June 21; Session 2 (Honesty) on July 12; Session 3 (Responsibility) on Aug. 16; Session 4 (Respect) on Sept. 13. Per session: $18 for Y members; $25 for activity members. Register at the Knox County YMCA, www.knoxymca.org or 344-1324.

June 21-22, Olde English Faire, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jubilee College State Park (located off I-74, take the Kickapoo exit, go 2 miles north to Rte 150 then west to Jubilee Road). $7 per car for parking. Jousting on horseback, medieval dancing, tournament of arms, strolling players and troubadours, English merchant's delicacies and crafts, medieval armor for sale, long bow archery competition, pony rides for children.

June 21-Sept. 27, Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

June 21-Sept. 27, Local Growers' Network Farmstand every Saturday, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville.

June 21-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 23, Computer Class: Online Catalog, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Learn how to use new library catalog. (309) 734-3166.

June 24, Internet for Beginners Class, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Space is limited; $1 to reserve seat. (309) 734-3166.

June 25-Sept. 10, Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday, Park Plaza. June 25: Entertainment: Second Mortgage; Food Vendor: Q's Cafe. 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.

June 25, July 9 and 23, Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. June 25: Wiggles and Giggles Favorites; 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.

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 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, Oquawka's annual "Dirty Hands" Garden Walk, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets available the day of the walk at Oquawka Museum Park on Oquawka's main street. Gardens are not within close walking distance of each other but brochures and maps will be available at sign up. All proceeds go to the Oquawka Christmas Belles Toy Drive. (309) 867-8021.

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 28-29, Galesburg Railroad Days. Events include carnival, exhibits, street fair, railyard tours, hobby train show, flea market, car show, rib cook-off. www.GalesburgRailroadDays.org.

THEATER

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

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.