Events Calendar

GriefShare is a 13-week seminar and support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one due to death. The group meets in the chapel at First United Methodist Church, 120 N. Kellogg St. Galesburg at two different times beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The morning session is from 9:00 – 11:00. The evening session is from 5:30 – 7:30. Cost will be $20 for a Participant Guide. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Scholarships are available for workbooks. If School District 205 is closed due to bad weather, the Church will be closed and GriefShare will not be held.

For additional information, or to register, please contact the Church office at 309-342-3197.

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and you can order food from any of our fantastic local restaurants (some within walking distance) and have "Supper at the Center." (No outside drinks allowed.)

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and you can order food from any of our fantastic local restaurants (some within walking distance) and have "Supper at the Center." (No outside drinks allowed.)

Come skate at Memorial Auditorium! This is a free program hosted by the library at the auditorium. Children's skate sizes are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis, for limited intervals of time. Feel free to bring your own skates! No registration is required.

Create your own Abominable Snowman

Join us this month as we celebrate our backyard birds by creating a simple and sweet upcycled bird feeder that can be used all season long! In this workshop we'll walk through a series of simple steps as we learn to transform an empty glass jar into a buffet for our overwintering winged friends! We can’t wait to create with you!
*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is required
Deadline to register: January 16th
3 ways to Register :
💻Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
📞Call 309-833-4562
📋or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

When: Saturday, January 18th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Where: Night Cap Listening Lounge

Cost: Free

Matt Landon, a gifted guitarist, educator, and songwriter from Burlington, Iowa, is renowned for his expertise in jazz guitar. He has performed alongside jazz greats like John Patitucci, Joey DeFrancesco, and Chris Potter. After earning his Bachelor’s in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University in 2012, Matt gained recognition in international guitar competitions, including third place in the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival and second place in the Wilson Center Jazz Guitar Competitions in 2017 and 2018. Matt also holds a Master’s in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, where he was a teaching assistant. Over the past five years, he has been a faculty member at Western Michigan University, teaching jazz guitar, theory, improvisation, and coaching ensembles. Beyond jazz, he is an avid singer-songwriter, performing across various popular music genres.

Hickory Ridge Concerts kicks off the 2025 season with the bluegrass band Misspent Youth on Saturday, January the 18th at 7:00 PM at the historic Ellisville Opera House in Ellisville, IL. A band formed in the 1980’s, Misspent Youth likes to play all kinds of bluegrass, and particularly likes finding good, old songs that are not heard very often and bringing them back into the main genre once again.

The three members, Dale Ludewig (banjo), Mike Warfel (bass) and Dave "DK" Kolars (guitar) bring over 150 years of combined playing together into a tight mix of vocal harmony and musicianship, playing the music the way Bill Monroe himself would have.

DK has been a staple in the Northern Illinois bluegrass music world since the 70's and has played in countless bands over the years. He was also one of the owners of Juicy John Pinks club in downtown DeKalb in the mid-70's, and one of the founders of the Northern Illinois Bluegrass Assoc (NIBA) in 1995. Dale comes from a musical home, growing up hearing his Dad, Laverne, with his group Laverne & the Boys practicing and playing all over the Freeport/Stockton/Rockford area. Dale is best known as the maker of Ludewig mandolins & does custom builds and repair work. Dale & DK met in 1968 and they have been playing together in multiple ensembles since then. Mike is the relative newcomer to the group, only playing with Dale & DK for the past 15 yrs or so in various bands of various styles; bluegrass, country, blues and Hawaiian.

The Hickory Ridge Concert Series is hosted by singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo. Concerts are usually (but not always) held on the 3rd Saturday of the month and begin at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. The Ellisville Opera House an intimate listening room where folks can relax and hear a wide range of acoustic music. though it is a historic second story venue, they have an elevator and air conditioning. Audience members can enjoy Coffee, drinks, and a variety of desserts before the show and during intermission. There is an admission charge of $10.00 per adult and $5.00 for children under 12.

Hickory Ridge Concerts is supported in part by WIUM 91.3 FM, your source for NPR programming, local news and a variety of music and by a grant from the Two Rivers Arts Council. Follow Hickory Ridge Concerts on facebook, or on the website, www.hickoryridgeconcerts.com.

The Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum plans to be open as part of the Carthage Christmas Open House on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring the model train displays of Galen Wollbrink.

There is no charge to enter the museum or see the displays. All the other exhibit rooms at the museum are open for viewing.

Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon films) and Chris Columbus (Harry Potter films) collaborate to create an epic children's adventure of subterranean caverns, sunken galleons and a fortune in lost pirate treasure waiting to be found by a group of friends known as The Goonies.

With brothers Mikey (Sean Astin) and Brand's (Josh Brolin) house slated for demolition by greedy land developers, the boys decide their only hope lies in finding a long-lost treasure. They uncover a treasure map and with their friends descend to a subterranean sea and an abandoned galleon in this fun-filled, fast-paced adventure.

This Fathom’s Big Screen Classics event includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.

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