Events Calendar

Julieta Mihai, a versatile violinist and chamber musician, is associate professor of violin at Western Illinois University School of Music in Macomb.

Julieta has performed extensively in solo concerts and recitals in Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Romania and the United States. Her performances have been broadcast on radio stations such as WILL-FM, WUIS (Springfield, Illinois), Tri States Public Radio (Illinois, Iowa and Missouri) and the National Radio Station in Bucharest, Romania.

Her violin studio at Western Illinois University currently includes undergraduate and graduate students from Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her students have won prestigious international and national competitions, including two national wins in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist String Competition. Her students also won concerto competitions at Western Illinois University and Brevard Summer Festival. They have gone on to receive graduate assistantships for master's and doctoral programs at some of the best schools of music. Also, they were awarded stipends at prestigious international summer festivals.

Parenting can sometimes feel like managing a three-ring circus, but you don't have to navigate the chaos alone!
Join us for the Keokuk Parent Cafe—a free, supportive space to connect with other parents, share experiences, and build strong relationships without judgment.

Event Highlights:
• Cost: 100% FREE!
• Perks: Complimentary dinner and childcare are provided.
• Format: Relaxed, peer-led, small-group conversations.
When: September 16th, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Where: 918 Timea St., Keokuk (old Wells-Carey School Building).
RSVP Deadline: September 9th, 2026
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

Hosted & Sponsored by The Best You Coalition, United Way of the Great River Region, and Lee County Health Department. Space donated by CCS.
Questions? Reach out to thebestyoucoalition@gmail.com

We are going to SPICE IT UP at our MEXICAN FIESTA PRE-PARTY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, starting at 5 pm. DJ Aaron will be playing all your favorite requests!
WALKING TACO BAR with all the fixings and Margaritas GIVEAWAYS

Don’t miss this event! On Saturday, October 17, 2026, send a crew to capture residents fighting against pancreatic cancer at the Lustgarten Foundation’s 11th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk.
In addition to uniting the community in the spirit of hope, 100% of the money raised goes to advancing research aimed at early detection methods, better treatments, and ultimately, a cure for pancreatic cancer, the most lethal cancer there is. Families and supporters of those affected by pancreatic cancer are encouraged to join and support.
- Erin Bangert, Walk Leader. Erin lost her grandfather after a short
4-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She decided to turn her grief into action by starting a pancreatic cancer fundraising walk. This year, she is continuing to mobilize her community to bring an end to the deadliest cancer that has a survival rate of just 13%. Since its inception, the Hannibal Walk has raised over $88,000 for pancreatic cancer research.

Registration Opens at 8:00 am
Walk Starts at 9:00 am
at Riverview Park, Hannibal, MO
Free parking will be available to all walkers & volunteers on site.
Post-walk, the Annual Folklife Festival is taking place in Downtown
Hannibal.

The Lustgarten Foundation is America's largest private foundation dedicated to funding pancreatic cancer research. Based in Woodbury, N.Y., the Foundation supports research to find a cure for pancreatic cancer, facilitates dialogue within the medical and scientific community, and educates the public about the disease through awareness campaigns and fundraising events. Thanks to private funding, 100 percent of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to pancreatic cancer research. For more information, please visit www.lustgarten.org.

Thrifty Thursday
Join us for an evening of reduced admission! 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
$6.50 for admission/members are free.
Advanced tickets required.

Fresh produce, baked goods, food, crafts, entertainment, and more in Downtown Burlington, Iowa!

Get those costumes ready because one of the cutest traditions of the Jefferson Street Farmers Market is back!
The Pet Parade & Costume Contest returns Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 PM, giving pets and their people a chance to strut their stuff through Downtown Burlington.

Participants should gather at The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery by 5:20 PM, with the parade stepping off promptly at 5:30 PM. Dogs, cats, and other pet friends are welcome to join in the fun.

Contest Categories

Pets will compete for Downtown Dollars in three crowd-favorite categories:

- Cutest Pet
- Best Dressed Couple, Pet + Human
- Most Creative

Matching costumes are always encouraged, so grab your four-legged sidekick and start planning your look!

While downtown, visitors can enjoy all the Jefferson Street Farmers Market has to offer, including fresh produce, local foods, handmade goods, live music from Diane DeJaynes, and free Horse & Trolley Rides throughout the evening.

The Pet Parade & Costume Contest is presented by Downtown Partners, Inc. with support from September Farmers Market sponsor Shottenkirk Superstore.

Come for the pets, stay for the market, and help celebrate one of the final Thursday evenings of the 2026 Jefferson Street Farmers Market season!

Thursday Night Jazz at Smokin’ Willies BBQ
A Galesburg tradition for more than 30 years—every Thursday night starting Sept 17th!
Join us for Jazz Night with the Knox Cherry Street Combo, featuring special events throughout the fall term. Musicians, come sit in with the band!
Every Thursday | Sept. 17–Nov. 12
7:00–10:00 PM (some special nights begin earlier)
FREE admission | All ages welcome
Full bar + the best BBQ around
Smokin’ Willies BBQ | Galesburg, IL

Special Events:
October 15 — Matt Wilson’s Leap Day Trip
Masterclass at 6:00 PM
Jazz Night performance to follow
October 29 — Galesburg High School Vocal Jazz Ensembles and the Cherry St combo
November 5 — Mirza Residency at Jazz Night
Featuring Jenny Scheinman’s All Species Parade

Imagine if all four members of The Beatles had reunited for one unforgettable concert. The Reunion: Beatles & Beyond brings that fantasy to life at the Capitol Theater on September 17 at 9 PM. Celebrating 60 years since The Beatles stopped touring, this live tribute combines beloved Beatles classics with legendary hits from the members’ solo careers. Veteran musicians and multimedia staging recreate the sights and sounds of what a 1970s Beatles reunion might have been. Beatles fans can experience the next best thing to a reunion that music history never gave us.

Lots of vendors selling flower baskets, veggie starts, freeze-dried fruit and candy, baked goods, home and personal care products, and more!