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READER PICS: Queen Anne's Lace appears to be in bloom all over the Illinois region this time of year. These were found south of Galesburg.

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Today

Cruise Night

Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41.

Computer class

Internet Basics Class, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. $1 to reserve spot. (309) 734-3166.

Wednesday (Aug. 27)

Cafe in the Park

Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA.

Wine event

Ladies' Night, 6-8 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $20 per person. Reservations required, call 335-2744.

Bake sale

Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care's Memory Walk Team bake sale, 8 a.m., 275 E. Carl Sandburg Drive. Maid-rite sandwiches with chips, a drink, $2. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Association.

Thursday (Aug. 28)

Farmers' Market

Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot, U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: Knox County Sheriff's Department DARE, K-9, Neighborhood Watch programs.

Friday (Aug. 29)

Farmers' Market

Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181.

Friday-Sunday (Aug. 29-31)

Bluegrass music festival

36th annual Barnes Family Bluegrass Music Festival at Mercer County Fairgrounds, Aledo. Friday: 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. Admission: Friday: $12; Saturday: $15; Sunday: $12; weekend passes: $30. Children under 16 are free with a parent. Camping fee: $11 per day; electricity available. Rain or shine; bring lawn chairs. All proceeds benefit Children's Therapy Center. www.BarnesBluegrass.com.

Saturday (Aug. 30)

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

Farmstand

Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville.

Farmers' Market

Abingdon Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. 462-2629 or 462-3727.

Pets

Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. Adoption and viewing hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the Shelter, 1855 Windish Drive. 342-1275.

Dog wash

Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 342-1275.

Garage sale

Chapter W PEO's garage sale, 8 a.m.-noon at 1863 N. Broad St., Galesburg. All items for sale will be in excellent condition. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the projects of PEO, a philanthropic organization that supports women through education through grants, scholarships and awards and also helps women with emergency funds.

Saturday-Sunday (Aug. 30-31)

Horse show

Horse Show at Dan Griffith's Circle G Arena, 1327 Old Wagon Road, Knoxville. Aug. 30: 3 p.m.; Aug. 31: 11 a.m. Overnight camping and lunchstand. Free; bring lawn chairs. www.circle-g-arena.com.

Sunday (Aug. 31)

Benefit

Kevin Lyles Benefit, 11 a.m., Looker's Sport's Bar, 200 W. Main St., Beardstown. Meals, 11 a.m.; carry-out, delivery available. Raffle tickets, bake sale, pony rides, face painting and games for kids; music, 5 p.m.; auction, 8 p.m. All proceeds go to Kevin's children.

Ice cream social

Ice Cream Social, 4-7 p.m., Knoxville Christian Church. Serving ice cream, pie or cake and beverage. Cost: $3 adults, $2 children 10 and under.

Monday (Sept. 1)

Parade

Labor Day parade, 10 a.m., Main Street, Galesburg.

Breakfast

Labor Day Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., United Church of Altona. Serving biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs. Donations accepted.

Monday-Sunday (Sept. 1-7)

Stearman Fly-In

National Stearman Fly-In Days at Galesburg Municipal Airport. Events include programs on Stearman history, operations and maintenance, flying contests, a Dawn Patrol, tram rides for visitors. www.stearmanflyin.com.

Sept. 3

Cafe in the Park

Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: The Cellar.

Sept. 3-6

Prime Beef Festival

Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth. Food tent sponsored by First Lutheran Church of Monmouth; hours: 5-10 p.m. Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6.

Sept. 4

Farmers' Market

Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot, U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: Oneida Business Expo.

Sept. 5

Artist reception

Exhibit by Michelle Sales and Jennifer Casey, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Exhibit runs through Oct. 3.

Farmers' Market

Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181.

Concert

The Elvis Odyssey Tribute Tour starring Al Hull and The Legends Band, 7 p.m., at the Warren County Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth at ball diamond. Free. www.alhull.biz.

Sept. 5

Concert

Hal Ketchum with special guest The Wrights, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $32 mezzanine, $27 prime seating, $23 B seating, $19 C seating. 342-2299.

Sept. 6

Bug hunt

The Great Bug Hunt for 6th- through 8th-graders sponsored by city of Galesburg Recreation Division, meet at dusk at Lincoln Park Shelter 1. $8 per person. Must pre-register by Sept. 3. Information, 345-3683.

Art in the Park

Art in the Park fine arts fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Standish Park Arboretum. Fine art fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers, jewelers. Food, entertainment, children's art project booth. 342-7415 or www.galesburgarts.org.

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

Farmstand

Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville.

Dance

The PaJamas Band at Warren County Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth at ball diamond, 7 p.m. Free dance.

Dog wash

Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit shelter animals. 342-1275.

Sept. 7

Ice cream social

Community Ice Cream Social, 2- 4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. All ages invited to enjoy free ice cream, a 1958 movie, magician Rick Brammer. 343-6118.

Lincoln Tea

Knox County Historical Sites Inc. and Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter NSDAR hosting a "Lincoln Tea" (formal tea) at the Henry Knox Room of the historic Old Knox County Courthouse. Seating I at 2 p.m.; Seating II at 3:15 p.m. Celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Lincoln/Douglas Debate as well as the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln with special exhibits and period re-enactment. A donation of $8 per person is requested or $15 for two. Advance registrations are required. For tickets, contact Irene Caruso at 343-8404 or Peg Bivens at 289-4137.

Sept. 9

Book club

Tuesday Book Club: discussion of "Angel's Rest" by Charles Davis, 1 p.m., upstairs at Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Followed at 2 p.m. by a viewing of a documentary about nature photographer Jim Clark. Newcomers welcome. 343-6118.

Cooking show

Taste of Home Cooking Show at Orpheum Theatre. Doors open: 5 p.m.; show, 7 p.m. Tickets $12 (general seating) at Wal-Mart Supercenter customer service only.

Sept. 10

Cafe in the Park

Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Knox Jazz Ensemble. Food Vendor: Landmark Cafe.

Sept. 11

Farmers' Market

Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot, U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: Illinois National Guard vehicle onsite for touring.

Book club

Thursday Book Club: discussion of "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind" by Ann B. Ross, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. Newcomers welcome. 343-6118.

Sept. 12

Farmers' Market

Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181.

Music

Ryberg's Countrytime: Lee Jared and The "New" Midnight Ramblers, 7 p.m., OAKS, 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge; free will offering. Concessions provided by The OAKS.

Sept. 13

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

Farmstand

Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville.

YMCA Survivor

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

Dog wash

Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. All proceeds benefit shelter animals. 342-1275.

Old Settlers' Day

Old Settlers' Day in Bishop Hill. Program featuring Bishop Hill Colony Descendants Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association, 11:30 a.m.; chicken dinner served at 12:15 p.m.; High Society Band Concert, 1:30 p.m. www.bishophill.com.

Fundraiser

Fundraiser for Galesburg Terrace residents' Christmas party, 1-4:30 p.m., 1145 Frank St. Hayrack rides, drawings, food and music provided by "The Westerners" (band plays 2-4 p.m.) $7 in advance or $9 at door; $4 for children 6-12; and free for children under 5. Food is included in the price of the ticket (barbecue sandwich, baked beans, potato salad, chips, dessert and drink). For more information, contact Lynn Vancil, Krista Vestal or Teresa Sangster at 342-2103.

Sept. 14

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Cardboard Boat Regatta, noon, Lake Storey.

Rubber Duck Race

Galesburg Public Schools Foundation's annual Rubber Duck Race, 3 p.m., Lake Storey. Rain or shine. Information, 342-9229 or www.gburgpsf.org.

Concert

Terry Hall Concert, 6:30 p.m., Maquon United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Light supper served at 5:30 p.m. Free will offering. (309) 875-3333.

Sept. 16

Lecture

"The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for His Killer," George Hopkins, professor emeritus of history at Western Illinois University. Co-sponsored by the Galesburg Public Library and Civil War Roundtable. 7 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons. Free. Contact: 343-6118.

Sept. 18

Farmers' Market

Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot, U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: Beekeeper Bill Murdock will have live bees on display.

Sept. 19

Farmer's Market

Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181.

Sept. 20

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

Farmstand

Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville.

Dog wash

Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. All proceeds benefit shelter animals. 342-1275.

Sept. 21

Horse show

Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand.

Sept. 23

Cruise Night

Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41.

Sept. 25

Rootabaga

Rootabaga Jammers Big Band, 7-9 p.m., Lake Storey Pavilion. $5 per person. Concessions available for purchase.

Farmers' Market

Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot, U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: University of Illinois Extension program.

Sept. 26

Farmer's Market

Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181.

Artist reception

Opening reception for exhibit, "Quantitative Monochromes," paintings by Jeffery Cote de Luna, chairman of art department at Dominican University, 5 p.m., (artist's lecture at 4 p.m.), Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Exhibit on display through Oct. 23. Information, 341-7337.

Sept. 26-27

Quilt show

Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild 2008 quilt show: "Silver Threads - 25 Years of Quilting," Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport, Iowa. Sept. 26: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sept. 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Merchant mall, fashion show, boutique, second-hand treasures, gift baskets raffle, luncheon area. Free parking. Admission: $5 adults, free to children 12 and under. (309) 523-3027 or www.mvqg.org.

Sept. 27

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street.

Farmstand

Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville.

Dog wash

Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. All proceeds benefit shelter animals. 342-1275.

Sept. 28

CROP Hunger Walk

Galesburg Area CROP Hunger Walk sponsored by Church World Service, registration: 12:30 p.m., start: 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Prairie and Ferris streets.

Oct. 2-5

Lincoln tour

The "Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America" Bicentennial Tour will stop at Sandburg Mall. Visitors can tour the mobile exhibit for free while engaging in interactive elements, graphics, facsimile documents and artifacts. Exhibition highlights include a visual recreation of Lincoln's 1861 Farewell Address from a train car in Springfield as he left the White House, and the award-winning "The Civil War in Four Minutes" video presentation.

Oct. 4

Debate performance

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Performance: "Reunion Tour '08" with Lincoln and Douglas impersonators discussing the issues raised in the historic 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debates, 2 p.m., Knox College's Old Main, the only original building remaining from the debates. Free. Contact: 341-7337.

Oct. 11

Lincoln lectures

23rd Annual Lincoln Colloquium: Lectures by distinguished Lincoln scholars including Rodney Davis, Allen Guelzo, James McPherson, Garry Wills and David Zarefsky. Events begin at 8:30 a.m., Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Registration $25, deadline October 3. Contact: 341-7158.

Oct. 11-12

Concert

Nova Singers, directed by Laura Lane, performs "Baroque Masters: Bach and Handel." Oct. 11: 7:30 p.m. at Kresge Hall, Knox College; Oct. 12: 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Moline. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 senior citizens, free to all students. Contact: 341-7038.

Oct. 18

Concert

Knox-Galesburg Symphony with guest artist Felix Parra, violin, and narrator Harry Bulkeley, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Featured works, including Copland's "Lincoln Portrait," selected to celebrate 2008-09 as the sesquicentennial of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate at Knox College in 1858 and the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809. Tickets $8-$18. Contact: 342-2299.

Oct. 24-25

Theatre

"Tartuffe," by Moliere, directed by Neil Blackadder, 7:30 p.m., Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Tickets $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, free for students. Contact: 341-7337.

Oct. 26

Concert

Knox College Choir, directed by Laura Lane, 2 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Contact: 341-7337.

Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Theatre

"Tartuffe," by Moliere, directed by Neil Blackadder, 8 p.m., Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Tickets $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, free for students. Contact: 341-7337.

Oct. 30

Concert

"Honeyboy" Edwards with The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $25 mezzanine, $20 prime seating, $15 B and C seating. 342-2299.

Nov. 8

Concert

Knox-Galesburg Symphony with guest artist Marta Vieira, violin, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $8-$18. Contact: 342-2299.

Nov. 13

Concert

Cherryholmes with Chris Baker, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $25 mezzanine, $20 prime seating, $20 B seating and $15 C seating. 342-2299.

Nov. 22

Concert

Galesburg Community Chorus, directed by Tim Pahel, presents its Fall Concert, "Voices of the Earth," 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 senior citizens, free to all students. Contact: 342-8143.

Nov. 28

Musical

Christmas Carol: The Musical, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $36 mezzanine, $31 prime seating, $28 B seating and $25 C seating. 342-2299.

Dec. 18

Holiday show

Chicago City Limit's holiday show, "Revenge of the Reindeer," 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $28 mezzanine, $25 prime seating, $22 B seating and $19 C seating. 342-2299.

Dec. 19-20

Concert

Nova Singers, directed by Laura Lane, performs its annual holiday concert: "A Nova Christmas." Dec. 19: 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Moline; Dec. 20: 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Galesburg. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 senior citizens, free to all students. Contact: 341-7038.

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