Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Thursday, March 16: Galesburg Community Chorus Guest Concert
Known for its vibrant approach to sound, the Bradley Chorale embraces the unique spirit and diverse color palate of each singer in exploring music of all genres and stylistic performance practices. Hear the performance at the Galesburg Community Chorus Guest Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at First Lutheran Church. Tickets are $12 for seniors and $15 for adults, students are free. Purchase them at the door on online at www.galesburgcommunitychorus.org.
Friday, March 17: Celebrate Responsibly this St. Patrick’s Day!
May the luck of the Irish rub off on you during the Miller Lite St. Pat’s Takeover, with FM95 and The Laser! For your chance to win $500, snap a selfie at each station, located at participating watering holes throughout Galesburg and submit online! Grab your friends and win some green, from 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday, March 17. For more information, visit www.FM95online.com.
Saturday, March 18: New Series Starts this Saturday at Cornucopia
Cornucopia is hosting a monthly health seminar series, called In the Know! Each month, a new topic will be discussed, featuring experts. On March 18, from noon to 3:30 p.m., learn from Laughing Tao Acupuncture out of Peoria, a nonprofit care center working towards bettering the health of the community, who specializes in women’s health, mental health, and PTSD. Stop by for live demos, presentations about Chinese medicine and acupuncture, plenty of time for Q&A, and chances to win giveaways!
Saturday, March 18: Shop Spring at a New Location!
Do some spring shopping at the Spring Pop-Up Market hosted by Ferris City Market, located at a new business in downtown Galesburg, The Shops at Main West! Featuring 20+ vendors with a variety of goods and products, as well as food served up by Johnson’s Smokehouse, this is a one-stop shop for all your wants and needs. Stop by from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at 154, 162, & 170 W. Main Street in Galesburg to shop this season!
Saturday, March 18: Tacos & Thai Truck Makes Grand Appearance
Come hungry and leave satisfied when you try The Tacos and Thai Truck at Reserve Artisan Ales beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Woman-owned and operated, this food truck serves locally sourced meats and produce that are as fresh as they are delicious. Taste for yourselves by stopping by their grand opening and ordering from their menu! For a sneak peek, visit www.Facebook.com/tacos.and.thai.
