Events Calendar

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency Concert: Shadowlands with S. Carey (Bon Iver) & John Raymond
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg, IL
🎟️ Free and open to the public
The thirteenth annual Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency culminates in a special performance by Shadowlands, the captivating collaboration between Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey.
Blending the warmth and beauty of Carey’s sound with Raymond’s lyrical, improvisational approach, Shadowlands transcends genres—melding indie folk, forward-thinking jazz, lush pop, and atmospheric electronic textures into a truly one-of-a-kind musical experience. Their performances move effortlessly between soaring, anthemic moments and intimate, meditative soundscapes.
The residency brings world-class artists to Knox College each year for a week of workshops, masterclasses, and community engagement, made possible through the generosity of the Jerome Mirza Foundation.
✨ Don’t miss this immersive concert experience that bridges jazz, indie, and contemporary sound worlds.
Free admission – no tickets required.
Learn more about the residency: knox.edu/jazzyear

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

The World Premiere of Endymion - Cantata by James West will be held February 21, 2026, in the Dahl Chapel & Auditorium at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. The cantata is written for choir, orchestra, piano, and soprano solo.

This performance is free and open to the public, with no ticket sales. There will be a section of reserved seats for family, friends, and donors. For more information on the performance and support, visit
Fundraiser by Jim West : Help Bring the World Premiere of Endymion to Life

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!