Community Calendar

Free, family-friendly concerts of the Burlington Municipal Band featuring talented local musicians performing traditional band music selections, marches, show tunes, etc. Audience members typically bring lawn chairs or blankets though seating on benches is provided. The setting in beautiful Crapo Park overlooks the Mississippi River.

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Country singer Angela Meyer! Hailing from the Quad Cities, her set includes acoustic covers along with her own country/western original songs.
The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Barn
313 E Third St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 342-2361
Songbag Concerts are a collaboration between the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Carl Sandburg was a collector and performer of America’s folk songs. The concert series is named in honor of Sandburg’s book “The American Songbag” published in 1927. The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site includes the home where the famed poet and biographer was born. For more information, visit www.sandburg.org.
This program is funded in part by the Mark & Celia Godsil Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Galesburg Community Foundation.
Photo credit Joshua Kidman

Free, family-friendly concerts of the Burlington Municipal Band featuring talented local musicians performing traditional band music selections, marches, show tunes, etc. Audience members typically bring lawn chairs or blankets though seating on benches is provided. The setting in beautiful Crapo Park overlooks the Mississippi River.

Free, family-friendly concerts of the Burlington Municipal Band featuring talented local musicians performing traditional band music selections, marches, show tunes, etc. Audience members typically bring lawn chairs or blankets though seating on benches is provided. The setting in beautiful Crapo Park overlooks the Mississippi River.

Join us for our July Songwriters Showcase featuring The Gutheries and Chad Aaron Olson Jr. The showcase will be held at the Center on July 21 at 7 pm. This event is free, but donations are appreciated.

The Guthries are an American Roots music duo creating music peppered with influences such as rock, folk, blues and country. They are multi-instrumental musicians, playing guitars, banjo, bass, mandolin, and light percussion.

Chad Aaron Olson Jr.’s creates rock music with a touch of blues and a singer-songwriter flair. He describes himself as a young man with an old soul, who plays many genres of music for everyone to enjoy!

For more info, visit galenacenterforthearts.com. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency.

Free, family-friendly concerts of the Burlington Municipal Band featuring talented local musicians performing traditional band music selections, marches, show tunes, etc. Audience members typically bring lawn chairs or blankets though seating on benches is provided. The setting in beautiful Crapo Park overlooks the Mississippi River.

Free, family-friendly concerts of the Burlington Municipal Band featuring talented local musicians performing traditional band music selections, marches, show tunes, etc. Audience members typically bring lawn chairs or blankets though seating on benches is provided. The setting in beautiful Crapo Park overlooks the Mississippi River.

Enjoy an afternoon of music and poetry with Ken Waldman! Featuring music on the fiddle and mandolin, Ken's show will also include original poetry.
The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Barn
313 E Third St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 342-2361
Songbag Concerts are a collaboration between the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Carl Sandburg was a collector and performer of America’s folk songs. The concert series is named in honor of Sandburg’s book “The American Songbag” published in 1927. The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site includes the home where the famed poet and biographer was born. For more information, visit www.sandburg.org.
This program is funded in part by the Mark & Celia Godsil Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Galesburg Community Foundation

Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Dance Hall Doves! The duo of Erin Glasnovich and Corie "Cow" Weisenberger feature a mix of bluegrass, folk, rock, oldies, and original tunes.
The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Barn
313 E Third St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 342-2361
Songbag Concerts are a collaboration between the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Carl Sandburg was a collector and performer of America’s folk songs. The concert series is named in honor of Sandburg’s book “The American Songbag” published in 1927. The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site includes the home where the famed poet and biographer was born. For more information, visit www.sandburg.org.
This program is funded in part by the Mark & Celia Godsil Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Galesburg Community Foundation.

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Charlie Hayes! A multi-instrumentalist, Charlie's set will include classic songs on acoustic guitar and piano. His appearance will be the final performance of the 2022 Songbag Concert Series.
The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Barn
313 E Third St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 342-2361
Songbag Concerts are a collaboration between the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Carl Sandburg was a collector and performer of America’s folk songs. The concert series is named in honor of Sandburg’s book “The American Songbag” published in 1927. The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site includes the home where the famed poet and biographer was born. For more information, visit www.sandburg.org.
This program is funded in part by the Mark & Celia Godsil Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Galesburg Community Foundation.