Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Wednesday: Mini Makers
Bring your Mini-Makers and get Creative in the Children’s Interactive Area! Join us for an hour of worry-free artistic expression at the Arts Center on Wednesday August 14th from 11 a.m. to noon. The perfect combo: kiddos and creativity! All materials provided. Ages 2+. Parents must accompany children at all times. The event is free but we ask that you register so we have enough supplies. Let’s get messy! Register at the link here!
Thursday: Night Market on Seminary Street
Join us under the stars for a magical night market experience! Discover unique treasures from over 20 local vendors featuring produce, bakery, floral, woodworking, candles, pottery and art! Indulge in a night of shopping, food, and community vibes. See you on Seminary Street from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 15!
Friday: River-2-River Cruise Night
Rain or shine on Main Street in downtown Galesburg, from 1-9 p. m. Friday, August 16. Open to all! No Entry Fee, but with a $10 or more donation, first 100 registrations receive a goody bag with dash plaque, and draw a poker chip for a door prize. Special Guest: Joe Zolper, host of 0260 TV and formerly of “Garage Squad” Music by 3-D Sound with a 50/50 drawing. T-Shirts and Raffles. Food Vendors: Smokin’ Willies, Lenny’s Grill & Subs, Happy Joe’s, and Gramma Nana’s Kitchen.
Saturday & Sunday: Galesburg Heritage Days
Join us in the 29th year of the Galesburg Heritage Days at Lake Storey Park on August 17 and 18! Featuring both a Pre-1840 Early American Colonial/Frontier Rendezvous, and a thoroughly fielded Civil War Battle Encampment/ Reenactment, The 29th Galesburg Heritage Days is held at two separate but close venues at Lake Storey Park, all on the same weekend. Come share in the excitement with almost 1,000 Visual Story Tellers, Reenactors, Living Historians and almost 50 merchants and sutlers. Make plans to join us at The 29th Galesburg Heritage Days, a free public admission family friendly event. See the excitement, feel the history. Find the schedule and more information at https://www.galesburgheritagedays.org/
Sunday: Old Dogs New Tricks at The Orpheum
Local favorites, Old Dogs New Tricks, will once again take The Orpheum Stage, performing a benefit concert for The Orpheum at 2 p.m. August 18. These incredible artists, all with decades of musical experience under their belts, came together from different musical projects and bands to create Old Dogs New Tricks, a band dedicated to Old-Time Rock ‘n’ Roll, and bringing communities together.
Hailing from Galesburg, Coal Valley, Lewiston, Abingdon, Avon, and Bushnell, these “old dogs” bring a lot of communities together for good-times and music, all over Western Illinois.
Band members Chip Laub (keyboard), Reuel Owen (bass guitar), Paul Hamilton (keyboard, guitar & vocals), Gary Morgan (keyboard, guitar & vocals), Harry Bulkeley (guitar & vocals), Bob Miller (drums), and Bobby Dillard (lead vocalist) love classic rock music and old-time hits. They are generously bringing their show to The Orpheum as a benefit, and 100% of ticket proceeds will go to preservation and programing at The Orpheum Theatre!
Enjoy their music, and support community arts at the same time, August 18th at 2:00pm at The Orpheum Theatre. In lieu of an admission, the cost to attend is a $10 per person minimum donation. Advance purchase highly recommended. Tickets available at www.galesburgorpheum.org, or by calling (309) 342-2299. The Orpheum Theatre is located at 57 S. Kellogg St. in Downtown Galesburg, with office hours Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
