Events Calendar

Come join the WIU Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rich Cangro as they perform Lili Boulanger's D'un Matin de Printemps, Silvestre Revueltas' exciting Sensemaya, and Howard Hanson's 2nd symphony. Also featuring retiring faculty Eric Ginsberg performing Carl Maria von Weber's First Clarinet Concerto.

Please join the Monmouth Civic Orchestra conducted by Rich Cangro as they perform a wonderful concert of music for our land. Pieces include For a Beautiful Land by Linda Coleman, Dusk by Steven Bryant, Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld and a medley of songs from the Sound of Music. Also featured will be a world premiere of Willow by Jordan Jinosko featuring Dr. Nicole Gillotti, trumpet professor at WIU.

Since 1995, the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival has kicked off the weekend early with the Knox Faculty and Friends Combo Jam Session. This collection of musicians represents the vibrant live jazz scene in central Illinois, showcasing the world-class talents of Knox jazz instructors and professional jazz performers from the Quad Cities, Galesburg, Peoria, and many points between. It is a rare pleasure to bring so many area performers together on one stage for this annual event, and the group never fails to inspire audiences, reminding us of the rich musical culture we have right here in our hometowns. Featuring:Justin Haynes, Joel Linscheid, Steve Jackson, Zoë Rose, Semenya McCord, Jason Brannon, Nikki Malley, Andy Crawford, Whitney Ashe, Jim Curless, Corey Kendrick and More!

All ages are welcome. There is a full bar and you can bring food from any of our fantastic local restaurants, some within walking distance. (No outside beverages are allowed.)
The Galesburg Community Arts Center is located at 349 E Main Street (the northwest corner of Main and Seminary Street. Look for the open sign.)

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.

Peruvian percussionist Juan Pastor brings his energetic Latin quartet Chinchano to the Galesburg Community Arts Center to headline the Friday night of the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival.

Peruvian percussionist Juan Pastor brings his energetic Latin quartet Chinchano to the Galesburg Community Arts Center to headline the Friday night of the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival.

100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. Backed by Neil and a small musical combo, three amazing Broadway performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway's newest hit shows.

The Keokuk Concert Association is hosting a concert, "Jared Freiburg and the Vagabonds", celebrating the early years of rock & roll with songs from Elvis to Sinatra to Jerry Lee Lewis on Sunday, May 11th at 4:00 PM. The concert will be held at the Keokuk Grand Theatre.

Admission options include a Keokuk season ticket, or a $25 at the door cost for adults. Kids and students are free.

Join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a fully inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer-songwriter.
National touring performer Jim Curry will have you clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit. From the very first song you
will know why Curry was cast to be the voice of John Denver in the CBS movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story. Curry was also
chosen as a key performer in the induction of John Denver into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame show, and hosted the official John
Denver Estate show that toured the United States and Australia, because of his pure clear voice that really delivers the music of John
Denver.

Join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a fully inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer-songwriter. National touring performer Jim Curry will have you clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit. From the very first song you will know why Curry was cast to be the voice of John Denver in the CBS movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story. Curry was also chosen as a key performer in the induction of John Denver into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame show, and hosted the official John Denver Estate show that toured the United States and Australia, because of his pure clear voice that really delivers the music of John Denver. “Jim Curry was over there sounding like John Denver… I closed my eyes and went back to the times when I worked with John.” Pete Huttlinger, guitar player for John Denver.

Friday nights are made for song, and EVERY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT we encourage you to find the courage to SING WITH CHARGING RHINO PRODUCTIONS at Montrose Sandbar!