Feb 10 Tuesday
The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.
This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.
Feb 11 Wednesday
Feb 12 Thursday
The Knox Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Justin Haynes present a concert as part of the weekly jazz night at Smokin’ Willies BBQ with the Galesburg High School Jazz Bands. Followed by the Cherry St Combo for the regular jazz night.
Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!
Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!
Feb 13 Friday
Feb 14 Saturday
Come experiment with candy hearts in our Science lab!
Free with admission
Guitarist W. Mark Akin joins our children’s chorus for this new concert. Celebrate the magic of love with an enchanting afternoon of music, featuring our children's choir and returning classical guitarist W. Mark Akin. This special Valentine's Day concert will weave together heartfelt melodies, soaring choral harmonies, and the delicate beauty of guitar serenades, creating an afternoon of romance and musical wonder. Whether you're celebrating with a special someone or simply indulging in the joy of music, we hope this delightful afternoon will fill your heart with love and inspiration.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony presents its 3rd concert of the 2025-2026 season at the Orpheum Theater in Galesburg on Saturday, February 14 at 7:00pm. The concert is titled “A Symphonic Valentine”, featuring two late-Romantic Period classics: Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture” and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. Dr. Rossana Cauti, director of the SIU Orchestra, will serve as the guest conductor.
Tickets for the concert are available at galesburgorpheum.org, by calling the Orpheum Theater at (309) 342-2299, or by visiting the Orpheum Theater’s box office Tuesday – Friday between 10am and 2pm or just before the concert. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Jackson at the Symphony Center at (309) 381-3810 or by email at office@kgsymphony.org.