Events Calendar

Come support a local student artist and shop at the
Department of Art Spring Sale.
Featuring original works of ceramics, prints, jewelry, photography and more. A portion of the proceeds provide financial support for the students.

Monday-Wednesday, May 5-7, 2025
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
WIU University Union Brattain Lounge-Macomb, Illinois 61455

For More Information:
Susan Czechowski
SA-Czechowski@wiu.edu
309.333-7455

Join the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival for an evening of young talent!
Featuring:
Galesburg Junior High Big Band (Joanna Sieczka, Director)
Canton High School Big Band (Bethany Herink, Director)
ROWVA High School Big Band (Wes Anderson, Director)
Jammers Big Band (Jeff Davis, Director)

Mar Vilaseca with the Cherry St Combo (Andy Crawford, Director)
Jude Reed ’27 – Bass | St. Louis, Missouri
Chris Regiacorte ’25 – Trumpet | Groveland, Florida
Ian Catanzaro ’26 – Drums | St. Louis, Missouri
Chieko Dunham ’25 – Vocals | Schaumburg, Illinois
Eddie Conversi ’27 – Trombone, Guitar | St. Louis, Missouri
Guy McEntarffer ’28 – Piano | Lincoln, Nebraska
Eileen Sheetz ’26 – Alto Saxophone | Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg Community Arts Center
6:00pm-10:00pm
Admission: $3

For over four decades,the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival, or “‘Baga” as it’s known to fans, has been a true celebration and affirmation of the unique spirit of the Galesburg community— a “small'' community that has achieved the rare accomplishment of sustaining and growing an annual jazz festival of national renown. The festival reflects a unique collaboration between schools, businesses, and the Galesburg community. The greatest jazz artists from around the world have graced the stages of Rootabaga. Schedule, tickets and donation information is available at www.knox.edu/jazzyear.

This captivating and richly layered musical weaves together beloved fairy tale characters into a single, complex narrative. While Act I presents the familiar "happily ever afters," Act II delves into the consequences of those wishes. Music and lyrics for Into the Woods are by Stephen Sondheim and the book is by James Lapine.

Auditions are May 4 from 2-4 pm and May 5 from 6-8 pm. The director of Into the Woods is John Siebken and music director is Bob Fornander.

Production dates are July 11-13 at the Galesburg Orpheum Theatre.

Join the Mar Vilaseca Quartet for the first day of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival. As part of the Rootabaga Jazz School tour, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and New York City based vocalist will perform a joint concert with the United High School bands.
United High School
7:00pm
Free and open to the public

For over four decades, the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival, or “‘Baga” as it’s known to fans, has been a true celebration and affirmation of the unique spirit of the Galesburg community— a “small'' community that has achieved the rare accomplishment of sustaining and growing an annual jazz festival of national renown. The festival reflects a unique collaboration between schools, businesses, and the Galesburg community. The greatest jazz artists from around the world have graced the stages of Rootabaga. Information, tickets and donation information is available at www.knox.edu/jazzyear.

Come support a local student artist and shop at the
Department of Art Spring Sale.
Featuring original works of ceramics, prints, jewelry, photography and more. A portion of the proceeds provide financial support for the students.

Monday-Wednesday, May 5-7, 2025
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
WIU University Union Brattain Lounge-Macomb, Illinois 61455

For More Information:
Susan Czechowski
SA-Czechowski@wiu.edu
309.333-7455

Lift weights and feel great! This hour-long, video-led program is designed for older adults or anyone looking for a gentle exercise routine. Weights and bands are available. In Feb & March, class will only be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In this class students will explore a varity of media in art making. Projects will involve painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, and printmaking.

Open Mic Nights are back at Sullivan Taylor. Anyone with musical talent is welcome to preform Tuesday nights from 5-8pm at SulTay! Not preforming? That’s okay! Anyone is welcome to stop by and check out some music, do some homework, hang out with friends, or just grab a late night treat! We thank everyone who’s attended the last few Open Mic Nights and will see you all at the next one ! 🎷🎶 ☕️

Join us for this fun and free annual event! Held rain or shine in the parking lot at the Lake Storey Pavilion, there will be so many amazing vehicles on wheels to explore, and so much more!

This is a great field trip event for families, day cares, preschool & elementary schools! Make a day of it and reserve a shelter for a picnic lunch and take a nature hike on the trails around the lake! Call 309-345-3683 to reserve a shelter!

Come support a local student artist and shop at the
Department of Art Spring Sale.
Featuring original works of ceramics, prints, jewelry, photography and more. A portion of the proceeds provide financial support for the students.

Monday-Wednesday, May 5-7, 2025
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
WIU University Union Brattain Lounge-Macomb, Illinois 61455

For More Information:
Susan Czechowski
SA-Czechowski@wiu.edu
309.333-7455