Music, theater, crafts and more: Things to do this weekend in Galesburg
Celebrate Earth Day this weekend at Cornucopia or Discovery Depot. Or enjoy music, theater or crafts.
Check out these things to do in Galesburg this weekend:
Get Charged Family STEM Night
What: Learn about electricity and circuits through fun hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required.
When: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
For more: galesburglibrary.com
Guest Bartending Night
What: Support Galesburg firefighters and Tompkins State Bank employees as they fundraise for the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run.
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cactus Country, 3075 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free to attend
For more: 309-342-8686
Regenerative Fest
What: Regenerative Fest 2023 is Cornucopia's Earth Day celebration where you can learn more about how to protect and nourish the limited natural resources that are most valuable. Whether it is our earth or your body, stop by and learn how you can make Earth Day easy. Free samples, giveaways and seed swap.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli, 176 S. Seminary St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
For more: 309-342-3111
A Voice of Her Own: Nova Singers
What: Nova Singers presents an entire program of women composers. From medieval wonder Hildegard of Bingen to 17th century prodigy Vittoria Aleotti to 19th century geniuses Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Clara Schumann to modern composers Abbie Betinis, Joan Szymko and Hyo-Won Woo, you will be astounded by the variety of this music.
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: First Lutheran Church, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg
Cost: $20; $17 for seniors; free for students. Available at the door.
For more: https://www.novasingers.com/
April Craft Night Out: Whimsical Wire Flowers
What: Handcraft a unique wire flower bunch or botanical.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg
Cost: $10 per person, per project; all supplies provided.
For more: 309-345-3683
The Little Mermaid
What: Directed by Monmouth theatre professor Vanessa Campagna, the stage adaptation of the 1989 Disney movie is a collaboration between the Monmouth College departments of theatre and music, the Buchanan Center for the Arts, the Galesburg Community Foundation and the United Way of Greater Warren County.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Wells Theater, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway, Monmouth
Cost: $10; $8 for seniors and students; $6 for students and faculty with Monmouth College ID.
For more: monmouthcollege.edu/box-office
Crazy Grass Heads
What: Design a crazy grass heads jar and plant your seeds for Earth Day.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: $1.50 with admission
For more: discoverydepot.org
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
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