Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
January: Kids’ Art Month at Galesburg Community Arts Center
Calling all kids! Kids’ Month has returned to Galesburg Community Arts Center. Explore their Permanent Collection at a variety of Creation Stations and participate in a community collaborative art installation including Surrealist Handscapes, Figure Sculptures with Mache, Abstract Paper Painting, Relief Printmaking, and Impressionism with Light. Grades K-5 may attend Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, through Jan. 21. Grades 6-8 may attend Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Come once or come multiple times, but create art each time! There will be an exhibition with works created Jan. 26 and 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. with a closing reception and artwork pickup on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is free, in person, and while supplies last. For more information, visit www.GalesburgArts.org
Jan. 11-15 (Wednesday-Sunday): Reserve Artisan Ales One Year Anniversary Celebration
Galesburg’s only Pour-Your-Own craft brewery, Reserve Artisan Ales, and its attached event space, The Vault, is celebrating their first anniversary this week, January 11th through 15th at their business, located at 185 S. Kellogg Street in Downtown Galesburg. The celebration kicks off with not one, not two, but THREE beer releases beginning Wednesday with Vanilla Cream Ale, followed by Port Wine Barrel Aged with Cherries Wyld Juanita 4.0 on Thursday, and finally Cinnamon Bun Unvailing Imperial Stout on Friday. Come downtown for Happy Hour on Thursday and Saturday from 5-7 p.m. and 1-3 p.m., respectively, and eat delicious Big Catz BBQ from 5-9 p.m. on Friday or Saturday. Don’t drink alcohol? Come to the Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer Tasting in the Taproom on Saturday, from 3-5 p.m. Enjoy live music from John Drake Friday evening and some fun and games during BURGO, Galesburg’s version of BINGO, a partnership between Reserve Artisan Ales and Experience Galesburg, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Taproom. For full event details, visit www.Facebook.com/reserveartisanales
Jan. 13 (Friday): Miguel Zenon Quartet: Mirza Jazz Residency at The Orpheum Theatre
The Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency at Knox College brings world-renowned jazz artists to campus for a week of intensive and collaborative jazz activities with Knox College students, culminating in a free public concert at The Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13. This year, the concert features Miguel Zenon’s Quartet who is set to perform with various Knox Jazz Groups. Zenon represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. Widely considered as one of the most groundbreaking and influent saxophonists of his generation, the Puerto Rican born Grammy Nominated artist has developed a unique voice as a composer and as a conceptualist, concentrating his efforts on perfecting a fine mix between Latin American Folkloric Music and Jazz. For more information about this free event, visit www.knox.edu/jazzyear
Jan. 13-14 (Friday-Saturday): Healthy Living Fest at Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli
Start the year off strong by joining Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli at their inaugural Healthy Living Fest on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. When visiting at 176 S. Seminary Street, you will hear from experts and practitioners about special diets, yoga, ayurvedic health practice, acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, and more. Plus, there will be free giveaway every hour, on the hour! Interested in a store tour? Stop by at noon on either day for a tour led by Susan and learn more about their products and how Cornucopia can help you meet your health goals. Be sure to stop by during the first or last hour of either day for Power Hour and enjoy free coffee or tea with a chance to win a special prize. To find out more, visit www.CornucopiaNaturalMarket.com/20247/Upcoming-Events/
Jan. 15 (Sunday): The Belle Rangers Concert at Bishop Hill Creative Commons
Head on over to Bishop Hill Creative Commons in Bishop Hill, IL for a concert by The Belle Rangers, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. Tickets are $10-$20 and can be purchased online. The Belle Rangers are a roots-rock band shaped by earth tones and riveting tales. From whiskey-soaked tragedies to country-metal ghost stories, their music exhibits a unique display of depth, precision, and showmanship. They’re inventive, timeless, and their sound will fill the room! Concert will start at 7 p.m. after the potluck at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.Eventbrite.com.
