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.

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.

Join us for our THIRD Peoria Bookfest - a celebration of stories, creativity, and community—bringing together 135 incredible indie authors, unique bookish vendors, and passionate readers for an unforgettable, magical experience. Whether you're discovering your next favorite book, meeting your favorite author, or simply soaking in the charm of a book-filled day, Peoria Bookfest is where stories come to life.

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.

For six centuries, these young cultural ambassadors have been adored worldwide for their wide-ranging repertoire, purity of tone, and generosity of musical spirit. The Wiener Sängerknaben or Vienna Boys' Choir is the world's foremost children's choral group. It is also among the oldest of all musical organizations, having been founded on July 7, 1498. Over the centuries, illustrious composers have written masterpieces for the Boys' Choir of the Imperial Chapel, including Mozart, Bruckner, Gluck, and Schubert.

The Vienna Choir Boys have visited the United States more than 50 times since 1932 and have traveled to all six inhabited continents. They are beloved worldwide for their lively singing style and beautiful tone. The Vienna Boys Choir concert is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the whole family!

Generously sponsored by NAUVOO DISCOVERY PROGRAM, ZION'S MERCANTILE, and FIRESIDE BBQ

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.

Lobby Doors Open @ 6pm
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/

Join the Knox College String Ensemble under the direction of Jenna Ames for its fall concert in Kresge Recital Hall.