Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Wednesday – Wheel Throwing Wednesdays
Art Defined presents: Wheel Throwing Wednesdays! Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. at Art Defined to make a bowl! Each Wednesday, Carly will take you step by step in making your very own bowl. Paint your bowl after its been fired. Buy tickets here!
Thursday – Joel Shoemaker Book Signing
Join us as Joel Shoemaker signs copies of his book ‘Bacon Grief’ and ‘Teeth & Crumpets’! from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at Wordsmith Bookshoppe! “‘Bacon Grief’ is a Christian romantic comedy novella that centers around two high school students, Tim and Charlie, as they navigate their relationship and life withing the church.” “There are twenty-eight teeth in the adult human mouth, absent wisdom teeth. ‘Teeth & Crumpets’ is a collection of twenty-eight stories. Similarly, absent any wisdom. All, at least vaguely, toothy.”
Friday – Flight Through Cinema: Only Angels Have Wings (1939)
The Flight Through Cinema movie series provides a FREE flight movie every Friday in September at 7 p.m.! Join us for Only Angels Have Wings at The Orpheum Theatre and enjoy this amazing story. At a remote South American trading port, the manager of an air-freight company is forced to risk his pilots’ lives in order to win an important contract as a traveling American showgirl stops in town. We hope to see you there!
Saturday – 52nd Annual Gazebo Art Festival at the Art, Wind, & Fire Fire Fest Weekend
As part of Macomb’s Art, Wind & Fire Festival which also features a Disc Golf Tournament & annual Hot Air Balloon Rally the annual The Gazebo Art Festival takes place as it traditionally has for an amazing 52 years in Chandler Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Featuring a juried art sale showcasing dozens of incredible regional artists exhibiting exceptional original works of art in all mediums including, paint, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, fiber and many more. The event is free and all works will be on sale to the public. Details at www.facebook.com/GazeboArtFestival.
Saturday and Sunday – Fall Festival Opening Weekend
Sept. 9 & 10 will be the opening weekend of Prairie Moon Farm’s pumpkin patch! We’ll be open 9am-5pm both days, with vendors, food, kids activities, farm animals, and of course, tons of pumpkins! We’re located at 1467 State Rte 97, Knoxville, IL – just off of I-74 Exit 54 (Lewistown Exit). Check out our Facebook for updates and if you’re interested in becoming a vendor!
