 Submitted by KAREN S. LYNCH/GalesburgREADER PICS: A tree house on Olive Street is the ultimate in "Green Building" by recycling a dead tree. Even squirrels are not immune to "foreclosures." Calendar of Events Advertisement
Friday, May 22, 2009 Today (May 22) Artist reception Opening reception for exhibit: art quilts by Liz Berg, ceramics by Mary Schuytema, 6-8 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. Exhibit runs through June 20. Plant sale KCCDD annual plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2015 Windish Drive. Plants from local gardeners, area nurseries and cedar products from Cedar Creek Illinois. Proceeds used for 2010 KCCDD Auction. Information, Lynndel Messmore, 344-1700. Today-Saturday (May 22-23) Theater "Intimate Apparel," by Lynn Nottage, directed by Kelly Lynn Hogan, visiting instructor in theater, 7:30 p.m., Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. $10 adults, $5 seniors, students free. Big Read event Big Read performance: Mark Twain's classic story of friendship and adventure on the Big Muddy, directed by Monmouth College professor Janeve West, Wells Theater, Monmouth College. Today: 7 p.m.; Saturday: 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $6 adults, $2 students and children. Reservations (309) 734-3033. Saturday (May 23) Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Fundraiser American Cancer Society Relay for Life Yard and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 945 N. Kellogg St. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Knox County. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., in Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Comedians Comedians Dan St. Paul with Paul and Storm (veterans of the Bob and Tom Show), 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $18 in advance or $20 at door. 342-2299. Sunday (May 24) Music Blues and soul vocalist Janiva Magness, 8 p.m., Fat Fish Pub, 158 N. Broad St., Galesburg. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 at door. 343-1200. SOLD OUT. Monday (May 25) Parade Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Galesburg. Wednesday (May 27) Animanga Mania Animanga Mania, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Watch anime series, swap manga, open-draw session. No registration required. 343-6118. Friday (May 29) Dance All That Dance presents "Here's to the Heroes," 6 p.m., Galesburg High School. Advance tickets: $7 adults, $5 youth 2-18; tickets at door: $8 adults, $6 youth. 345-0145 or www.allthatdance.us. Friday-Sunday (May 29-31) Concert Choral Dynamics presents Magical Musicals, Orpheum Theatre. May 29-30: 7:30 p.m.; May 31: 3:30 p.m. $15 adults, $11.50 students. 342-2299. Saturday (May 30) Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Taste of Abingdon Taste of Abingdon, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Rotary Park, Main Street, Abingdon. Food samples from area restaurants, pedal tractor pull. Information, Don Smith, (309) 462-3353, docbop@yahoo.com. Pancakes Abingdon Boy Scout Troop 4242 "Pancake Extravaganza," 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Christian Church, 409 S. Main St., Abingdon. Pancakes, sausage, drinks, $5. Information, Kraig McCluskie, 462-2085; Mark Johnson, 462-5712. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Saturday-Sunday (May 30-31) Ag Heritage Show Ag Heritage Show sponsored by Spoon River Ag Antique Association, Abingdon American Legion Hall. Featuring antique tractors, farm equipment, hit-and-miss engines, garden tractors, field demonstrations, parade, tractor ride, poker run and food. Information, Mike, (309) 462-3517, www.spoonrivertractor.com. June 3 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Charlie Hayes. Vendor: . Wii Wii Wednesdays for teens, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. (upstairs in Sanderson Room). No sign-up necessary; games available vary (or bring own rated T or lower). Four-person simultaneous play in 10-15 minute increments. 343-6118. June 5 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Surprisingly Hip. June 6 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony 24th annual Concert on the Lawn, 5 p.m., South Lawn, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Rain location: T. Fleming Fieldhouse. Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Concert Wizard Rock concert, 2-4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St., featuring The Whomping Willows, The Moaning Myrtles and Justin Finch-Fletchley. Bring a chair. 343-6118. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Billiard tournament Billiard Education Foundation Junior National 9-Ball Qualifier Tournament - Boys and Girls Division, Billiard's on Main, 156 E. Main St. Sign-up, noon. Information, Mark, 342-7665. Fundraiser B. Karlene Miller Relay for Life Team hosting an Ice Cream Social and Children's Carnival, 4-7 p.m., at 955 Lawrence Ave., Galesburg. Available dinner items include BBQ pork sandwiches, hot dogs, assorted chips, pop and water. For tickets, call 299-2303 or 371-7932. June 7 Dance Dancers' Studio 10th Dance Concert "A Day at the Circus," 2:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $8 children age 4-12, under 3 free. 342-2299. June 9 Teen event Teen event: customize garden bench with paint (and more), 6:30-7:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. No sign-up needed. 343-6118. Book club Galesburg Public Library Tuesday Book Club: book discussion of "Heyday" by Kurt Andersen, 1 p.m., at the library, 40 E. Simmons St. New members welcome. 343-6118. June 10 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Second Mortgage. Vendor: . Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Away We Go! Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. For ages 1 1/2-4 accompanied by parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. June 11 Ice cream festival Strawberry Ice Cream Festival, 5-8 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 110 South B St., Monmouth, in fellowship room (handicap accessible). BBQ sandwiches, cake, ice cream, strawberries, drink. Donation $5 adults, $3 children under 10. Municipal Band Concert, 7 p.m., in church sanctuary. Proceeds benefit Warren County Relay for Life. Concert Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter's annual Summer Concert of Gospel Music, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 120 S. Kellogg St. Featuring 60-70 youth from United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kan (orchestra, hand bell choir, vocalists). Free admission. Book club Galesburg Public Library Thursday Book Club: book discussion of "Sleeping with Strangers" by Eric Jerome Dickey, 6:30 p.m., at Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. New members welcome. 343-6118. June 12 Concert Tina's Countrytime Opry: Lee Jared and The "New" Midnight Ramblers with guest, Bob Carmeen, 7 p.m., The OAKS, 176 N. Farnham St. Free-will offering. Concessions provided by The OAKS. June 13 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Watercolor class Introduction to Watercolor Class: Paint the Summer Colors, 9 a.m.-noon, at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve. May bring a lawn chair and/or picnic lunch for after class. $5 per participant. For list of materials needed and pre-registration, call Ron Hunt at 341-5278 or e-mail: rhunt@sandburg.edu. Map available at www.blackthornhill.org. June 16 Movie of the book club Galesburg Public Library Movie of the Book Club: evening viewing of a new movie with literary ties at the Showplace 8 Theaters, followed by discussion at Perkins Restaurant. Newcomers welcome. Call the library reference desk at 343-6118 for more information. June 17 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Missy Vail. Vendor: . June 19 Summer concert Summer Concert, 6 p.m., Maquon Village Park. Performances by Chris Postin, The Worship Team from Abingdon's First Assembly of God Church, Touch of Country; magic show by Jon Gallagher. Pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs, 4:30 p.m.; also homemade ice cream, pies, brownies. Free concert sponsored by MUMC Ministry Team. Concert Gospel Music Concert: An Evening with Rachel West Kramer featuring Jairu Avizu and 4 Heaven's Sake, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $6 children 18 and under. 342-2299. June 20 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. June 21 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., South Lake Storey Road. June 23 Archery seminar Youth Archery Basic Skills seminar, 6-8 p.m., at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. $5 per person and pre-registration is required by calling Mike at 337-8664 or e-mail: jamw3@hotmail.com. Map available at www.blackthornhill.org. June 24 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Bitterman. Vendor: . Animanga Mania Animanga Mania, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Watch anime series, swap manga, open-draw session. No registration required. 343-6118. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Milk and Cookies Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2-4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. June 27 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 3 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Bitterman. July 4 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 8 Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Fiddle-dee-dee Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2-4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. July 11 Pottery show Flea Market and Pottery Show sponsored by Abingdon Pottery Collector's Club, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Abbe Lanes Banquet Rooms, Illinois 41, Abingdon. Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 18 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 22 Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Wiggles and Giggles Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2-4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. July 25 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 1 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 7 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Ryan McCullough. Aug. 8 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 15 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 22 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 29 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through Oct. 31, located in the parking lot on the south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Sept. 4 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Sway Breezy and Moondog Collective. - 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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