Out & About

Friday, July 25, 2008

ART

Through July 26, 5th annual Amateur Artist Competition, Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square, Monmouth. For more information, call (309) 734-3033.

Through July 27, Exhibit: Cathy Crawford of Peoria, and Elena Rakochy of Chicago, 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.

Aug. 2-8, Exhibit: Studios Midwest, opening reception: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2, The Box Gallery, 306 1/2 Simmons St. (the former Wings Manufacturing building). 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. The Box Gallery will also be open Monday through Friday Aug. 4-8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Studios Midwest Artists will give presentations of their work and summer experience during "Lunch at the Box" on Aug. 5 and 7 at noon; attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch or purchase lunch from Q's Cafe hot dog cart.

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

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. 8, Ryberg's Countrytime Opry with Lee Jared's Gospel Hour and special guests: Tammy and Taylor Lufkin and Mike and Frank Terry as "The Bluegrass Cheeseburgers," 7 p.m., O.A.K.S. Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge; free will offering. Concessions provided by the O.A.K.S.

Aug. 8, Concert: Smashing Pumpkins, 8 p.m., Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, Iowa. $40. (563) 326-1111 or ticketmaster.com.

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.

Aug. 9, Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: Forgiven Quartet from Bartlesville, Okla., 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St., Galesburg. Doors open at 5 p.m., with food being served: Ham sandwich, chips, dessert and drink for $3.50. Free will offering taken at concert. For more information, call 343-2179 or 343-6320.

Aug. 17, Central Illinois Jazz Society presents "Rachael Lee 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.

LITERARY

July 24, Book signing by Texas author J.A. Joshi, 5-8 p.m., at Waldenbooks, Sandburg Mall, 1150 W. Carl Sandburg Drive. Author will sign her historical fiction novel, "Follow the Cowherd Boy." For more information, visit www.trafford.com/06-0382.

SPECIAL

July 24, Taste of Galesburg, 4-10:30 p.m., Simmons Street between Seminary and Kellogg and adjoining parking areas. Feature favorite foods from local restaurants, children's activities, raffles and prizes, and live entertainment: Justin Mooney with "Blue Skillet" from 4-6:30 p.m.; "Mr. Myers," a Chicago based group from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Gate admission: $3 from 4-5 p.m. and $5 after 5 p.m. Children under 12 are admitted free and all children's activities are free. $1 tokens can be redeemed for food and drink at all food and beverage booths.

July 24, Prairie Walk guided by Angelia Moorehouse prairie authority, 6:30 p.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. This will provide members of the community an opportunity to learn more about our 4 Acre Prairie of native grasses and wildflowers as well as the habitat it provides for wildlife. Sturdy clothing and shoes are helpful; bring family. $1 per person and pre-registration is required by calling 343-4321 or e-mail llwright@insightbb.com.

July 25-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.

July 26, Prairie Exploration, 10-11:30 a.m., meet at Lake Storey Park. Search for insects, spiders and learn about prairie plants. All ages are welcome. Pre-register at Lakeside Recreation Center. For more information, call the City of Galesburg Recreation Division at 345-3683.

July 26, Altona Day sponsored by Altona Lions Club, assisted by Altona Volunteer Fire Department. Parade at 10 a.m. (assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the Altona Grade School), food stand at noon at the village park, children's games, softball game, and fireworks at dusk.

July 26, Folkloric Dance Group, "Mexico Lindo." July 26: 2 p.m., Knox County Nursing Home (inside), Knoxville; free. For more information or to join the dance group, call Celia Campos at 371-5965 or Cristina Campos at 371-5920. Dancers of all ages are welcome.

July 26-Sept. 27, Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

July 26-Sept. 27, Local Growers' Network Farmstand every Saturday, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville.

July 26-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 28, Youth Education Seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Lake Storey Pavilion. Inviting all teachers, home school parents, community adult leaders and youth leaders to learn how a naturalist can create tailored programs to fit the needs of your classroom or group. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the City of Galesburg at 345-3683.

July 29, E-mail Basics class, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. $1 to reserve spot. (309) 734-3166.

July 29 and 31, Cheermania Camp for children 7-12 years old, 9-11 a.m., Lakeside Recreation Center. Cheer instruction by some of the Galesburg High School Cheerleaders. 345-3683.

July 29-Aug. 2, Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, 1392 Knox Highway 9, Knoxville. Entertainment, motor sports, livestock shows, carnival rides, free parking, food, crafts and grandstand events. www.knoxfair.com.

July 30, Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huckjam, 6:30 p.m., i Wireless Center Outdoor event of skateboarders, BMX riders and freestyle Moto-X. $35 general admission. (309) 764-2000.

July 30-Sept. 10, Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday, Park Plaza. July 30: Entertainment: Mike Budde; Vendor: Q's Cafe. Aug. 6: Entertainment: Charley Hayes; Vendor: Pizza House.

Aug. 2, Knox County Right to Life's annual Community Baby Shower Brunch for the Women's Pregnancy Center of Gales-burg, 8-10:30 a.m., at Lake Storey Park Shelter 1. Gently used items including car seats, bassinets, changing tables, baby cribs and mattresses as well as maternity clothing and diapers can be donated. If unable to attend and wish to give a gift or donation, contact Knox County Right to Life at P.O. Box 1462, Galesburg or call Pat Regnier at 375-6816.

Aug. 8-9, Promise Keepers Convention 2008, Peoria Civic Center Arena, Peoria. Aug. 8: 6:30-10:15 p.m.; Aug. 9: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For registration information, visit www.promisekeepers.org.

Aug. 8-17, Illinois State Fair, Springfield. Grandstand: Aug. 8: Fergie; Aug. 9: Weird Al Yankovic; Aug. 10: Huey Lewis and the News with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; Aug. 11: Illinois Symphony; Aug. 15: ZZ Top and Brooks and Dunn; Aug. 16: Natasha Bedingfield with Vanessa Hudgens; Aug. 17: Trace Adkins with Trent Tomlinson. All shows at 8 p.m. except ZZ Top and Brooks and Dunn at 7:30 p.m. (217) 782-1979 or ticketmaster.com.

Aug. 9, Comedian Lewis Black, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria. $47 and $57. (309) 676-8700.

THEATER

July 25-26, Coffee Bean Theatre presents "Summer Hysteria" at 2341 West Fremont St. (just over the 34 overpass). Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are requested to guarantee seating for all. To reserve seats, call 342-8942.

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.

July 25-Sept. 13, "Are We There Yet?" 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.

July 31-Sept. 7, "Smoke on the Mountain" 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.

Aug. 1-3, Nazarene Community Theatre presents: "Charlotte's Web, the Musical," at First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. Aug. 1-2: 7 p.m.; Aug. 3: 2 p.m. General admission: $5 / family $15. 342-9012.