Jan 19 Monday
The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.
This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.
Join us for GCC’s first rehearsal of our spring semester! Rehearsal begins promptly at 7 pm, so please come early to register. Make singing part of your New Year’s resolution! Semester dues are only $15 for adults, students are free. Questions? Email galesburgchorusmanager@gmail.com.We will be performing Requiem by Maurice Durufle on April 25th in Galesburg and April 26th in collaboration with Nova Singers!Photo credit: Gavin Waidelich
Jan 20 Tuesday
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30. We will not have the program the week of January 22nd, 2026.Book will be read at 10:30am.Engine and Caboose is a weekly preschool program for children ages 2 to 5 years old. It promotes early literacy, fine motor and math skills. FREE with paid admission.
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 ! 🎷🎶 ☕️
Jan 21 Wednesday
Jan 22 Thursday
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!
Jan 23 Friday
Jan 24 Saturday