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.

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.

Looking for some mid-week excitement? We got you covered EVERY Tuesday from 6:30-8:30

Ashlee Mack & Jeffrey Phillips perform John Cage's delicate number piece Two6 for violin & piano at the third concert of Season 11.
Free & open to the public.

You're invited to our next Lunch ala Art at the Fort Madison Area Arts Association!
Enjoy a creative midday break surrounded by art, conversation, and community. This monthly event offers an inspiring presentation or featured artist alongside the option to enjoy a delicious lunch in the gallery.

Lunch is optional—but the experience is priceless!

Lunch is included with registration, but purchasing a lunch is not required to attend the artist's gallery talk

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.

The Friends of Argyle Lake State Park will be hosting ‘Arts in Nature’ painting classes at Argyle Lake State Park at the park’s visitor center shelter. The November class will be held at the maintenance building unless it’s nice outside. West Prairie Elementary School art instructor, Jennifer Cordell, will share her passion for painting while instructing participants in creating a nature painting. The program fee is $20, as all materials and supplies will be provided. Locally handcrafted Amish oak frames will be available for $20 if you'd like to frame your one- of-a-kind masterpiece afterwards.

Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call the park office at (309)776-3422. Registration is limited to the first 20 people. All ages welcome with parental help.