Events Calendar

For the tenth consecutive year, downtown Burlington hosts Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra's lunchtime chamber music group at First united Methodist Church. Enjoy a lunchtime interlude of excellent music performed by skilled musicians in this beautiful space.

This month: the La Moine Brass Quintet from Western Illinois University.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, follow Burlington Lunchtime Chamber Music on Facebook.

National Arts in Education Week Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Galesburg High School students Vivian Aldus, Mariah Burns, Audrey Green, Vainqueur Mulata, and Jayden Nguyen. On view at the Galesburg Community Arts Center September 26 - October 25, 2025.

Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 4pm.

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

National Arts in Education Week Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Galesburg High School students Vivian Aldus, Mariah Burns, Audrey Green, Vainqueur Mulata, and Jayden Nguyen. On view at the Galesburg Community Arts Center September 26 - October 25, 2025.

Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 4pm.

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

National Arts in Education Week Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Galesburg High School students Vivian Aldus, Mariah Burns, Audrey Green, Vainqueur Mulata, and Jayden Nguyen. On view at the Galesburg Community Arts Center September 26 - October 25, 2025.

Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 4pm.

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

Interested in learning chess or brushing up on your skills? Join us for this drop-in chess club in the Create Space. No
registration required; all skill levels welcome.

National Arts in Education Week Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Galesburg High School students Vivian Aldus, Mariah Burns, Audrey Green, Vainqueur Mulata, and Jayden Nguyen. On view at the Galesburg Community Arts Center September 26 - October 25, 2025.

Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 4pm.

You won’t want to miss it! On Saturday, October 4, 2025, during
the Knox County Scenic Drive former president, Abraham Lincoln
will be paying a visit to Maquon. Fritz Klein as Mr. Lincoln
will give three presentations, one at noon, 1:00 P.M. and 2:00
P.M. at Fruit Hill School. It has been said that “Klein’s
portrayal of Lincoln brings this American icon to life. He
bears a striking resemblance to Lincoln. His programs are
thoroughly researched, historically accurate and blends
Lincoln’s humor with his great humanity.” If you ever had a
question you wanted to ask President Lincoln, there will be a
question-and-answer period after each performance. This special
free event is made possible by a hometown benefactor.
The Historical Association’s Cemetery Walk is back for a second
year on October 18, (with a rain date of October 19) from 4:00
P.M. until dusk. Visitors will meet a Civil War drummer, a
former schoolteacher and a frequent customer at Haskel Sulteen’s
blacksmith shop, along with four other people from Maquon’s rich
history.
On the afternoon of the “Walk”, stop at Fruit Hill School to
purchase your $10.00 ticket, look at the displays and enjoy some
refreshments. Then caravan out to the Maquon Cemetery where a
guide will meet you, take you throughout the cemetery and
introduce you to costumed actors portraying people from the
village’s past.