Events Calendar

Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance has announced its Fall 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic theatre, contemporary musical theatre, original dance works, and a showcase highlighting the talents of WIU students and faculty. The Fall 2026 season will take place in the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, with performances in the Clow Theatre and Hainline Theatre, in Brown Hall.

STAND/RESIST is a devised dance work that uses powerful movement and stillness to embody iconic protests throughout history. Through ensemble physicality, the piece explores courage, unity, and the human impulse to stand up and rise together for change.

Knox Galesburg Symphony Presents Light, Lyric, Lofty. Saturday, November 14th, 2026. 

Conductor: Justin Swearinger

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro Overture is light, moving quickly though at times fiery.

Carl Reinecke’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra is lyrical, featuring our principal flutist Paul Mizzi.

Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 is lofty, one of the most prominent pieces of late 19^th-century European art music by one of the genre’s most prominent composers.

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Seating @ 6:15pm
Performance @7pm

Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance has announced its Fall 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic theatre, contemporary musical theatre, original dance works, and a showcase highlighting the talents of WIU students and faculty. The Fall 2026 season will take place in the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, with performances in the Clow Theatre and Hainline Theatre, in Brown Hall.

STAND/RESIST is a devised dance work that uses powerful movement and stillness to embody iconic protests throughout history. Through ensemble physicality, the piece explores courage, unity, and the human impulse to stand up and rise together for change.

Experience The Victory Vertical Project, a moving musical tribute to the remarkable role of music during World War II. Between 1942 and 1953, Steinway & Sons produced 2,436 specially designed pianos known as “Victory Verticals,” which were shipped around the world to bring music, comfort, and inspiration to Allied troops far from home.

Dr. Garik Pedersen, a Steinway Artist and professor, honors the legacy of these historic instruments through an engaging concert featuring a diverse repertoire of music connected to the era. The program includes classical masterpieces, jazz standards, boogie-woogie, and popular music.

Join the Keokuk Concert Association at the Grand Theatre for an evening celebrating the history, resilience, and lasting power of music. Concert and ticket information at https://www.keokukconcertassociation.org/

Looking for some mid-week excitement? We got you covered EVERY Tuesday from 6:30-8:30

Ashlee Mack & Jeffrey Phillips perform John Cage's delicate number piece Two6 for violin & piano at the third concert of Season 11.
Free & open to the public.

You're invited to our next Lunch ala Art at the Fort Madison Area Arts Association!
Enjoy a creative midday break surrounded by art, conversation, and community. This monthly event offers an inspiring presentation or featured artist alongside the option to enjoy a delicious lunch in the gallery.

Lunch is optional—but the experience is priceless!

Lunch is included with registration, but purchasing a lunch is not required to attend the artist's gallery talk

Join us for the Annual Fort Madison Wine & Beer Walk. November 20th, 2026, in Downtown Participating Businesses.
Participating locations, vendors & route information coming soon!

Follow Fort Madison Beautification Foundation & Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for updates.

GLASS PRESALE INFORTMATION
$15 Glass
Friday, November 13
5–7 PM
Fort Madison Hy-Vee
Beginning November 14th

$20 GLASSES AVAILABLE AT:
Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce, Griffin Tire & Muffler, and Hy-Vee Courtesy Counter

The Mount Sterling Farmers Market began in 2017 as a grassroots effort led by community members with the goal of promoting local food access, small businesses, and community gathering, laying the foundation for the market we know today.