Events Calendar

Nova Singers & Galesburg Community Chorus will join for our first-ever collaboration to perform Duruflé Requiem, along with a few a capella works by Nova. Galesburg Community Chorus is celebrating 80 years and Nova is marking 40 years as choral groups in the Galesburg area. Don't miss this historical concert!

Performances will be Saturday, April 25th at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Galesburg and Sunday, April 26th at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, IA. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, and students are no cost.

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

Join us for a free meal on the last Wednesday of each month

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!

Join the United Way Great River Region for the Grand Slam Golf Outing, a fun-filled day on the course supporting a great cause!

This exciting event will take place on May 1, 2026, at the beautiful Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course in Fort Madison, Iowa. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to step up to the tee and enjoy a day of friendly competition, community connection, and charitable impact.

The outing begins with a 10:00 AM tee-off, offering participants a chance to enjoy the course while supporting programs that make a difference across the region. Whether you're playing with a team, networking, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, this event promises a great time for all involved.

For more information, visit unitedwaygrr.org or contact (319) 524-4504.

MACOMB, IL – The Macomb Balloon Rally will host a “Name that Tune and Artist” trivia
night beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Park Place in downtown Macomb.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, with a
maximum of 10 people per table or team.
All proceeds benefit the annual Macomb Balloon Rally in September. This year’s rally will be
held Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12.
The event is being supported by J&J Entertainment and will include a 50/50 drawing, with
“mulligans” and “doublers” for sale.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase and snacks and popcorn will be available for a
free-will donation.
Park Place is located at 127 E. Carroll St., across from Macomb’s Chandler Park.
Registration checks and team names can be mailed to Macomb Balloon Rally Trivia Night, 196
Chestatee Lane, in Macomb. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be completed by emailing
knotballoons@gmail.com.

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

Join the Doug Stone Quartet for the opening day of the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival. As part of the Rootabaga Jazz School Tour, Louisiana-based tenor saxophonist Doug Stone performs a joint concert with the United High School bands.

Join the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival for an evening celebrating outstanding student jazz musicians from across the region.

Featuring:
Galesburg Junior High Big Band — Joanna Sieczka, director
Canton High School Big Band — Bethany Herink, director
ROWVA High School Big Band — Garrett Sprinkle, director

Also appearing: Doug Stone with the Cherry St Combo, directed by Andy Crawford
Guy McEntarffer (piano), Jude Reed (bass), Maya Kaufman (alto sax),
Eileen Sheetz (tenor sax), Maddie Goss (trumpet), Dylan Poniewaz (percussion),
Isabella Maldonado (vocals), Ian Catanzaro (drums)

Smokin’ Willies BBQ
6:00–10:00 PM
Admission: $3

For more than four decades, the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival has brought world-class jazz to Galesburg through a unique collaboration of schools, businesses, and the community.

Schedule, tickets, and donation information: www.knox.edu/jazzyear