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March 1st, 2010
Agriculture History Lecture - 6:30 PM
Illinois Agriculture History Lecture!!!! Tom McMurren from the Illinois Agriculture Historic Preservation Society will present a lecture on the very rich local Agriculture History, including Browns Corn Planter, May Company, Avery Brothers Tractors, Frost Manufacturing, Colton & Company. Also included facts about John Deere, Cyrus McCormick and others. Held on the second floor of the Galesburg Public Library, there is an elevator. This lecture is FREE!!
Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons Street, Galesburg
Galesburg Historical Society 309-299-3590 rip1974@comcast.net
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March 6th, 2010
Annual Home Show - Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 PM Sunday Noon-5:00 PM
Annual Home Show with approximately 50 vendors from all phases of the building - remodeling industry. If you are interested in building, remodeling or anything to do with your home or business come and visit our vendors and check out what is new and exciting.
Sandburg Mall, route 150 and 34 bypass, Galesburg
Jennifer Sperry 309-343-2116 wiba@gallatinriver.net www.WibaWeb.org
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March 6th, 2010
Trivia Challenge - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
"I Know More Than You Do!!" Compete with friends and rivals to prove who's smarter at the 1st "W.I.N.G." Trivia Challenge! Come join us for Trivia, Food, Drink, Door Prizes & a 50/50 drawing. Teams of six or more preferred, but not necessary. 1st come - 1st served, come young & old all are welcome. $10 entry fee is required for each participant, all proceeds go to the Western Illinois Nature Group.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont Street, Galesburg
309-343-1845
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March 10th, 2010
Easter Bunny -
The Easter Bunny is coming to Sandburg Mall!!! The Easter Bunny will be arriving at the Sandburg Mall Center Court on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21, he will be back to see the children in center court on Friday, March 26th until Easter. The schedule is: March 27th noon-8, March 28th noon-5, March 29th thru April 3rd noon-8, Carrot breaks from 2-2:30 & 4:30-5:15.
On Monday, March 29th and Tuesday, March 30th customers can bring their pet for a photograph with the Easter Bunny. Customers must make an appointment at the Mall Customer Service Desk. Pet must be on a leash or in a carrier prior to entering the Mall. For information on photo prices, please speak with an Easter Set associate.
Sandburg Mall, 1150 W. Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg
Stacey Rucker 309-344-1331 srucker@sandburgmall.com
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March 11th, 2010
Rootabaga Jammers - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Grab your favorite partner and come dance the night away to Big Band Era music.
Lake Storey Pavilion, N. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Bob Clark 309-368-3742 brc@naeir.org
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March 13th, 2010
Spring Fling & Open House - 10:00 am - 3:00 PM
2nd Annual Home Based Party Spring Fling!!! 30 Local Home based businesses available to answer questions on starting your own business, having your own party, or just purchasing that special item that you don't find in a local retail store. Some of the vendors available will be; Thirty-One (purses & totes), Mary Kay Cosmetics, Wild Tree, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Silpada (silver jewelry), Scentsy, Stampin' Up!, Uppercase Living, Watkins, Avon, Juice Plus, Linen World, Southern Living at Home, Lia Sophia, Gold Canyon Candles, Longaberger Baskets, Homemade Gourmet and Many More!!!!
Lake Storey Pavilion, N. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Linda Pedersen 309-342-0073 ldpedersen2@comcast.net www.mythirtyone.com/lpederson
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March 13th, 2010
GALEX 44 - March 13 - April 10 - Tues. - Fri. 10:30 - 4:30, Sat. 10:30 - 3:00
Galesburg Civic Art Center's Annual National Juried Exhibition. The 2010 exhibition is juried by Jim Richerson the President of the Lakeview Museum in Peoria, IL. All different media will be on display for your viewing pleasure.
Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main Street, Galesburg
Heather Norman 309-342-7415 info@galesburgarts.org www.galesburgarts.org
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March 16th, 2010
Knox College During WWII - 7:30PM
Galesburg historian Tom Wilson will give a talk on: Knox College During World War II: Pilot Training and aldo a Former Knox Student's Involvement in John Brown's attempt to take over Harper's Ferry Arsenal. This talk is sponsored by the Civil War Discussion Group and is FREE and open to the public.
Carl Sandburg College Board Room, S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Mike Hobbs 309-343-9079 mhobbs@grics.net
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March 17th, 2010
St. Patrick's Day Party - 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join the fun as we celebrate St. Patrick's day at Discovery Depot Children's Museum. Make a leprechaun puppet and take him along as we parade through the museum, snack on Shamrock cookies and play some games. Anyone is welcome to join in and spread some Cheer!!
Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers Street, Galesburg
Discovery Depot 309-344-8876 susan@discoverydepot.org www.discoverydepot.org
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March 20th, 2010
Concert - 7:30 PM
Second in the Carl Sandburg College Concert Series. The Steve Duke Trio brings together the talents of saxophonist Steve Duke, pianist Kelly Brand and bassist Kelly Sill to form a unique collaboration in jazz. The trio performs standard and original works and has a sophisticated rhythmic and lyrical style. The members of the Steve Duke Trio are among the top solo artists in the country and have performed and recorded with jazz luminaries such as Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, Joe Henderson and Stan Getz.
Carl Sandburg College Student Center, Building B, S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
James Hutchings 309-341-5317 jhutchings@sandburg.edu
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March 20th, 2010
Indoor Yard & Bake Sale - 8:00 am - 1:00 PM
March is Red Cross Month and the Western IL Red Cross in Galesburg is having an Indoor Yard & Bake Sale. There will be something for everyone, furniture, clothing, toys and much, much more. Come find that special treasure you have been looking for while helping the area chapter of the Red Cross.
Western IL Red Cross, 143 E. Main Street, Galesburg
Carrie Bernett 309-344-1611 bernettc@usa.redcross.org
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March 21st, 2010
Spoon River Flyers RC Aircraft Show -
Spoon River Flyers RC Aircraft Show!!! Test your flying skills at the Real Flight G-4 Simulator!!! Show will feature WWII fighter planes, bi-planes, sport planes & much, much more. The First 95 children in attendance will receive a free plane giider.
Carl Sandburg Mall, 1150 W. Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg
Stacey Rucker 309-344-1331 srucker@sandburgmall.com
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March 25th, 2010
GHS Jazz Showcase - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Galesburg High School Jazz Showcase featuring Guest Artist Kevin Malley. The GHS Jazz showcase is an evening of music performed by the GHS jazz bancs and jazz combo. This year's guest artist is GHS alum Kevin Malley. Tickets are available in advance by calling Brie Shadensack at the Galesburg High School 343-4146 or bshadensack@galesburg205.org Tickets will also be available at the door.
Lake Storey Pavilion, off N. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Brie Shadensack 309-343-4146 bshadensack@galesburg205.org
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March 27th, 2010
Music Mornings Education Program - 10:00 am
"The Violin," FREE Knox-Galesburg Symphony concert preview for preschool through 5th grade children. It will be presented by Huej Chiang, KGS violin soloist. The program is co-sponsored by the KGS and Friends of the Galesburg Public Library in cooperation with Galesburg School District 205 and is open to the public.
Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons Street, Galesburg
309-343-6118 pstrickl@knox.edu www.knoxgalesburgsymphony.org
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March 27th, 2010
Knox-Galesburg Symphony Concert - 7:30 PM
Knox-Galesburg Symphony concert featuring Carled Coll as guest conductor and Huei Chiang on violin. The KGS and Chiang will perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Opus 35. The KGS will also perform Puigsoliu by Joaquim Serra and Mozart's Symphony Nr. 41, Jupiter.
Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Orpheum Theatre 309-342-2299 pstrickl@knox.edu www.knoxgalesburgsymphony.org
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March 27th, 2010
Style Show - 2:00 PM
Fashion Bug Style Show!!! Fashion Bug brings their Spring style show to Sandburg Mall Center Court. Come see whats new for Spring and all year round.
Carl Sandburg Mall, 1150 W. Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg
Stacey Rucker 309-344-1331 srucker@sandburgmall.com
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March 27th, 2010
Bishop Hill Spring Jubilee - Saturday & Sunday, March 27-28 - 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
BISHOP HILL SPRING JUBILEE!!! The Bishop Hill Spring Jubilee is the annual event to kick off the opening for Bishop Hill each year. Both days guests can enjoy coffee and cookies in shops and museums. Come and discover what is new in Bishop Hill. Delight in the familiar, be sure to ask for your flower seed packet compliments of the Bishop Hill Arts Council. We look forward to seeing you again.
Bishop Hill, just of Route 34 in Henry Hill
Bishop Hills Art Council 309-927-3008
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March 28th, 2010
KCCDD Guest Bartender Night - 6:00 - 10:00 PM
KCCDD GUEST BARTENDER NIGHT!!! Join us for a night out with friends at Sully's Pub on March 28th. John Hanlon, Randy Conlon, Bob Maus & Troy McCrery will be serving drinks as our guest bartenders for the night. There will be drawings and door prizes. A portion of all sales from the evening will be donated to KCCDD. So, Bring your family or friends for dinner or a few drinks and help out a local worthy cause.
Sully's Pub, 1075 N. Henderson Street, Galesburg
Ange Lee 309-344-2600 alee@kccdd.com
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