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Dolly Parton tribute show coming to Galesburg this week
“The Dolly Show,” starring Kelly O’Brien, will bring a tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton to the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. According to a community announcement, the performance is part of the Orpheum Theatre’s 2026-27 season. The show features O’Brien performing Parton’s music and stage persona through a production built around songs from across Parton’s career. Audience members also will have an opportunity to support a literacy program associated with Parton’s charitable efforts. Literacy partnership tied to performance As part of the Orpheum Theatre’s “The Gift of Performance. The Power of Community.” initiative, the theater is partnering with United Way of West Central Illinois to highlight Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Representatives from United Way of West Central Illinois will accept donations during the event to support the program, which provides books to young children and encourages early reading. Ticket information Individual tickets are available through the Orpheum Theatre website at galesburgorpheum.org or by calling the box office at (309) 342-2299. The Orpheum Theatre is at 57 S. Kellogg St. in downtown Galesburg. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com ,
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Music showcase, fall trivia among things to do around Galesburg
The weekend brings Knox Music Dept. Showcase and a Fall Music Trivia fundraiser, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area. Lost Lingo and Agatha Christie novels What: Agatha Christie’s earliest novels are 100 years old, with words and phrases that puzzle modern readers. Skipping over them to find out “whodunnit” means readers miss the pop culture references and in-jokes that make her books even more fun. In this presentation, author Kate Gingold deciphers the quirky slang and shares anecdotes from her research for Agatha Annotated, a comprehensive glossary of Christie’s 1920s novels. Husband and voice actor, Don, narrates the excerpts as Kate explains them. Take a deep dive into the wit and wordplay of Agatha Christie to discover hidden gems that have delighted readers for over a century. When: 2-3 p.m. Oct. 23 Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg Obsession What: See the movie, “Obsession.” Admission fee includes a free popcorn. When: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 23 Where: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg Cost: $5 Larry Jon David Master Class What: In this two-part class, participants can learn and attempt some of Larry’s techniques and approaches and see his painting in action.
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Adoptable Four-Legged Friends: Meet ‘Willie’
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Kings Harvest Pet Rescue features an affectionate, sweet natured 11-month-old black lab mix named Willie. He’s playful, loves outdoor time and does well with cats, dogs, men, women and kids—making the canine a perfect family companion. Willie came to the rescue with a bad case...
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Cooper Alan, Thomas Mac playing Rhythm City Casino
Cooper Alan and Thomas Mac are coming to the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino, 7077 Elmore Avenue in Davenport, on Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available online or at The Market at Rhythm City. There will be a presale starting on October 22 at 10 a.m. and general ticket […]
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Cooper Alan, Thomas Mac playing Rhythm City Casino
Cooper Alan and Thomas Mac are coming to the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino, 7077 Elmore Avenue in Davenport, on Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available online or at The Market at Rhythm City. There will be a presale starting on October 22 at 10 a.m. and general ticket sales start on October 23 at 10 a.m.
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Greenvalley Sports Complex hosts Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Kick off Halloween celebrations early at the 7th annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Greenvalley Sports Complex, 5920 52nd Avenue in Moline! The family-friendly event will be on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. Kids can dress up in costumes and walk through the parking lot to visit over 20 different vehicles while […]
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Wheeler Walker, Jr. With Colton Bowlin Hitting Davenport’s Capitol Theatre
Wheeler Walker, Jr. will be at Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21st with Colton Bowlin!. Wheeler Walker Jr. is country music’s loudest outlaw, a hard-drinking, foul-mouthed hellraiser determined to drag country music back to its outlaw roots, whether Nashville likes it or not. Backed by top-tier session musicians and armed with a complete disregard for industry rules, Walker built a cult empire through brutally honest songs packed with sex, bad decisions, and unapologetic Southern swagger. Blending classic honky-tonk, outlaw country, Southern rock, and arena-sized attitude, albums including Redneck Shit, Ol’ Wheeler, WW III, Sex, Drugs & Country Music, and Ram turned Walker into one of the most controversial, and undeniably entertaining, figures in modern country music.
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New Deanery music school director looks to build on strong foundation
Joe Chonto has already had a colorful, varied career in the arts around the world. The passionate 70-year-old Davenport native is starting his next chapter as director of musical activities for The Deanery School of Music, 1103 Main St., Davenport. The prior private school director (Gates Thomas) served as both...
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New exhibition at Sandburg, Galesburg, features artworks by Bishop Hill artist
The latest art show at Sandburg features works by award-winning local artist Katrina Morrison. Morrison’s “Politics of Intention” is up in the Sandburg art gallery on the Galesburg campus through Dec. 8. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. […]
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Illinois’ Old Railroad Museum Lets Kids Climb Aboard A Real Caboose For A Few Dollars
Grandpa’s stories about the old train days sound a lot better when your kids can stand inside the very cars he talks about. In one western Illinois town, a small volunteer-run museum sits right beside the active tracks, and families can step aboard a real caboose, a steam locomotive, and an old mail car for about the cost of a fast-food meal.