Galena Events, Live Music, Activities,
Dining, Cocktails & Accommodations

It’s spring and the Art in Bloom exhibit will blossom at an opening reception on May 10 from 5 to 7 and continue in bloom on Thursdays thru Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm.  Flowers were part of art history from Egyptian times, the Renaissance and today’s modern eras.  Flowers have made their mark in jewelry, hairpieces and tattoos.  You’re invited to see the interpretations of regional artists, budding with their creativity.

“Substance of Fire” is a compelling drama by Jon Robin Baitz.  The story focuses on the clash between father and son as the latter moves to take over the family publishing empire.  The play examines this family business conflict.  It becomes a tug of war between family, money and morals.

John Schober will be presenting a chalk painting workshop at the Galena Center for the Arts.  John has worked for the Galena School District #120 the past 38 years.  He will be giving tips and tricks for chalk painting.  Interested people can also sign up for the ChalkFest event on June 15.

Chalkfest let’s you channel your inner artist on a canvas of concrete or street.  If you want to watch the creativity you can spend an hour or the day.  If you feel the spirit and have to try it, you can register online to participate as an individual, a family art day or a boasting competition among friends.  We even provide the chalk!

Keith Lienert, the principal percussionist with Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, has entranced audiences with his masterful performances on the marimba and the steel drums, in addition to other percussion instruments.  Keith has performed with numerous artists and ensembles, including Isthmus Brass.  He currently serves as the percussion faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  Keith will present an entertaining and educational look at unique percussion instruments, including marimba and vibraphone, and the interesting sounds they can make.  www.keithlienert.com

The Black Oak Ensemble, made up of Grammy nominated violinist Desiree Ruhstrat, violist Aurelien Fort Pederzoli, and cellist David Cunliffe, has performed throughout the United States and Europe.  The ensemble presents exciting programs from Bach to the music of today, and is a passionate advocate of undiscovered and new works.  As dedicated educators,
the members of the ensemble have recently established a music festival in the southwest of France, which gives them the opportunity to work with young musicians and share their gift of music with the community.  The Festival is proud to present this special evening of classical music.

 

www.blackoakensemble.com

In the middle of New York City, in the heart of Times Square, sits the Brill Building, home to songwriters Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Lieber & Stoller, Neil Diamond, and Barry Mann
&Cynthia Weill among others.  The songs they wrote changed the sound of popular music and became some of the most iconic songs of all time. “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”, “Where the Boys Are”, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”, and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” all came from the famed music factory.  Multi-award winning vocalist Scott Coulter, who wowed the 2018 Festival audience with his renditions of the music of Ella Fitzgerald, will take you on a journey into the music and the stories of the singers and songs that defined a generation.

https://spot-onentertainment.com/dvteam/scott-coulter/

Back at the Festival after rave reviews in 2016, NOLA Jazz Band performs vibrant New Orleans-style jazz influenced by blues, gypsy swing, gospel, and rhythm and blues.  The band consists of eight
individuals who excel on cornet, clarinet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.  The performers love to expose audiences to traditional jazz music, its history, and emotion.  The band plays their own version of traditional jazz standards and current new music coming out of New Orleans, providing the audience with a refreshing, authentic New Orleans jazz club experience.
www.facebook.com/NolaJazzBand

Are

you tired of being bombarded with constant negativity? Are you tiredof feeling like you’re just going through the motions? Just need tomake some time for yourself?

Then

join us for Luna Rising: a women’s new moon empowerment circle.  Each circle will feel like you’ve just pushed an emotional reset button!

You can expect:

– Emotional detox- Deeper connection to intuition- Increased clarity and focus- More peace and calm

Each

month we gather in our local communities on the New Moon. Inspiredby a theme which changes each moon, we Meditate, Inquire, Share &Create Intentions for the Moon Cycle ahead. This circle will be ledby trained facilitator, Kristyn Avalos.

Circles will be held at Galena World Market on 203 S. Main St on the second Thursday of each month.

2019 Dates:

May 9, 2019 – Find Calm
June 13, 2019 – What’s your Truth?
July 11, 2019 – All About Self-Care
August 8, 2019 – Courage
September 12, 2019 – Focus
October 10, 2019 – Balance
November 14, 2019 – Transformation

These

circles are not associated with a singular path or religion, but rather an inclusive coming together with souls from all paths.  We all come from different spiritual/cultural backgrounds and gather around the ideas of: Sister (having each others’ backs, empowering one another), a respect for the earth (wildness, turning to nature as a teacher), & co-creation (the understanding that just as we co-create our experience in circle, so do we co-create life on earth).Tickets are $20 and registration is required.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/lunarisingcircle2 or emailkristyn@kristynavalos.com