Events Calendar

Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik (meaning A Little Night Music) is one of his most famous compositions. 
The second piece, Antrópolis, written in 2019 by Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, is based on the composer's personal memories of her visits to Mexico City's legendary dance halls and nightclubs with its high energy urban music and nightlife. ("Antró" is Mexican slang for "nightclub.")

The third piece, Scheherazade, by the Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov, is based on the legendary stories of the "One Thousand and One Nights" (also known as "Arabian Nights” about a young woman who staves off execution at the order of the sultan by telling him stories night after night.

Lobby Doors Open @ 6pm

Seating @ 6:15pm

Performance @7pm

Elizabeth Crecca returns with Gershwin's electrifyingly dazzling Piano Concerto in F. And joining us for a glamorous evening of standards is American Idol Golden Ticket Recipient Kelsey Madison, bringing her stunning voice to classics like Fever, Sway, and the Carpenters I Just Fall in Love Again. Dress up, come out, and join us for a night that lives up to its name — Puttin' on the Ritz.
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Ticket Information:
Free for students and children
General admission: $25
Best Value - Season Pass:
From now until August 1, get 7 concerts (3 Masterworks, 3 Pops, plus FREE Hollydaze ticket) for just $99.
Great Saving - Pops Series Pass:
Get 4 concerts (3 Pops, plus FREE Hollydaze ticket) for just $75.
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Dinner Reservation:
Make it a night to remember with our elegant pre-concert dining experience.
Add a gourmet dinner reservation for $60 per person. Each dinner ticket includes:
- a complimentary alcoholic beverage
- a dinner reservation
The dinner is family-friendly, and all meal options are identical for kids/students and adults.
To order and pay for dinner tickets online, select the Add Pre-Concert Dinner option for your preferred performance location during checkout. A symphony board member from your selected venue will call to confirm your reservation prior to the concert.
Tables of 8 people for the dinner may be purchased for $ 600 - a $80 savings!
For additional dinner reservation information, please contact:
Ottumwa - Christine Bergan
(319) 530-7469 or voicedoc49@gmail.com
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1 weekend, 1 concert program, 2 locations, choose the one that works best for you:
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Bridge View Center, Ottumwa
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 6:30 PM
The Capitol, Burlington

Prairie Players Civic Theatre is thrilled to announce A Night of One Acts, an evening of short plays to be performed on Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 P.M. at their theatre at 160 South Seminary Street in Galesburg. Two shows are being presented: Wishing Well, written & directed by Charlie Vestal, and The Monkey’s Paw, directed by Adam Chasteen.

Everyone has something, or someone they’d wish away if they could. For siblings Bill and Andi, it’s the debt and strife brought on by their mother. For former child-star Hallie, it’s her parents themselves. Too bad we can’t just wish for something and make it true… Or can we? Find out the fates of these three, plus couple Dani & Leilah, as they learn what goes down must come back up in Wishing Well. The cast includes Cami Jensen as mBill, Marcella Dolezal as Hallie, Rachel Black as Andi, Khloe Lovin as Leilah and Madison Boyer as Dani.

The Monkey’s Paw centers on Henry and Eleanor White. Henry dismisses superstitious tales, but when a friend visits with a story about a mummified monkey’s paw that grants wishes, he becomes intrigued despite warnings of dire consequences. Will their wishes come true as hoped, or will reality prove far worse than they imagined? In the cast are Christopher Estrada as Mr.
White, Sandra Williams as Mrs. White, Stephanie Heiden as Herbert White, G. Pulley as Sergeant-Major Morris, and Cami Jensen as Sampson.

Fresh produce, local vendors, and community fun are right around the corner.
Still thinking about being a vendor? There’s time—reach out to the Hancock County Farm Bureau at 217-357-3141 or [hcfbmanager@gmail.com](mailto:hcfbmanager@gmail.com).
We can’t wait to see you there!

The Fort Madison Farmer's Market is growing, and we want you to be part of it! Join us on Mondays at Central Park from 4-6 pm in June-September.

Movie Mondays is a film series connected to the upcoming “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition. These films will be shown at the *Capitol Theater and will explore themes of communication, propaganda, and public understanding during World War II, highlighting how information shaped perspectives and decisions both then and now. Selections may include classic films from the era, such as “The Great Dictator”, along with other films that provide historical context and encourage meaningful discussion.

Arts Alliance Illinois is partnering with the Quincy Art Center and ArtsQuincy to bring the Illinois Creative Future Roadshow to West Central Illinois! 
Join us at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St in Quincy, on September 22nd from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. for a collaborative conversation about investing in Illinois' creative future. 

Click here to register!

This isn't a presentation followed by a listening session. It's a working session designed to get people talking, thinking, and building together. We'll kick things off with insights from the new Creative Economy of Chicago and Illinois: Impact and Assets reports, but the conversation will be driven by you and the other people in the room. Your ideas and experiences will help shape future advocacy and support for creative communities across Illinois.

Whether you're an artist, creative worker, nonprofit leader, educator, entrepreneur, elected official, or simply someone who cares about your community, we'd love to have you there.

The market emphasizes locally grown produce and products, ensuring that all items are sourced from Illinois growers. This focus on local sourcing helps to reduce transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.
The market welcomes new vendors and offers a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, as well as artwork and crafts. It operates between 3 and 6 PM, making it accessible for afternoon and early evening shoppers.

Internationally acclaimed Scottish band Skerryvore will bring its explosive blend of traditional Scottish music, folk, pop and rock to Wiley Park in Galva on Tuesday, September 22.
The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Black Hawk Pipe and Drum Band, followed by Skerryvore. Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, the all-ages event will also feature food and drinks available for purchase from Snazzy’s Lemonade and Azteca de Oro.

Known for a sound that is both deeply rooted in Scotland and unmistakably modern, Skerryvore combines bagpipes, fiddles, accordion and whistles with guitar, vocals, bass, drums and keyboards. The result is a powerful, expansive sound that moves easily between intimate melodies and festival-sized energy.

Every Tuesday Night!!
Come win some prizes. Free to play!