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Broad Ideas is a feminist show that has taken place annually since March of 2018. Join in celebrating the opening night for this special show that honors women’s stories, told through visual art and the written word.
The art and the stories will be on display through the end of March. Check broadideas.org for museum hours.
Celebrate the Opening of our 5th show. Bring a friend, see the artwork, and share in the joy.
September
2025sat06sep10:00 am3:00 pmRomantic Galena Reads10:00 am - 3:00 pm DeSoto House Hotel
Love to read? Come to the fourth annual Romantic Galena Reads book fair at the historic DeSoto House Hotel! In attendance will be around 30 romance authors from all over
Love to read? Come to the fourth annual Romantic Galena Reads book fair at the historic DeSoto House Hotel!
In attendance will be around 30 romance authors from all over the country, including bestselling and award-winning authors of every romance genre – Contemporary, Historical, Suspense, Western, Paranormal and more – everything from sweet to steamy. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Attending authors include bestselling authors Tess Summers, Measha Stone, Lori Matthews, Terri Reid, Jessa Aarons, PJ Fiala, Shannyn Schroeder, Aubrey Wynne, and many more. Cover models, Robert Kelly and Tony Brettman, will also be in attendance.
Bring your friends and find your new favorite books and authors!
September 6, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main Street Galena, IL 61036
2025sat06sep2:00 pm4:00 pm"Greetings!" Auditions2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Galena Center for the Arts
The Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear St, Galena, Illinois will be holding auditions for a fully staged play performance of “Greetings” by playwright Tom Dudzick, directed by Carole
The Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear St, Galena, Illinois will be holding auditions for a fully staged play performance of “Greetings” by playwright Tom Dudzick, directed by Carole Sullivan, with set design by Jan Lavacek.
This warm-hearted comedy centers on a young man who brings his Jewish atheist fiancée home to his Catholic family for the holidays. Performances are scheduled in the Center’s accessible 100-seat theater November 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7pm and November 16 and 23 at 2pm.
Seeking cast members to fill 5 roles:
Andy Gorsky: An uptight young Catholic man who questions everything
Randi Stein : Andy’s fiance, Jewish atheist, understanding and loving
Mickey Gorsky: Andy’s developmentally challenged brother
Phil Gorsky: Devout Catholic, lovable cantankerous patriarch
Emily Gorsky: Phil’s long suffering wife
For more information, please email Carole at info@galenacenterforthearts.com
September 6, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2025sat06sep5:00 pm8:00 pmKara Gordon5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Galena Cellars - Main St Galena
Join us for live music at our Downtown location, 111 N. Main! Kara Gordon will be rocking out your favorite tunes 5-8pm in the first-floor bar. Grab a glass, tasting flight,
Join us for live music at our Downtown location, 111 N. Main! Kara Gordon will be rocking out your favorite tunes 5-8pm in the first-floor bar.
Grab a glass, tasting flight, or bottle as you enjoy local music on Main Street. Galena Cellars wine, craft cocktails, select beer, and non-alcoholic options will be available.
Hope to see you there!
September 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Galena Cellars - Main St Galena
111 N Main Galena IL 61036
“Bee” Inspired: Taste, Create, Illuminate! Scent Workshop Galena and Dry Creek Beekeeping have teamed up for a special full sensory experience that you won’t want to miss! Attendees will make their
“Bee” Inspired: Taste, Create, Illuminate! Scent Workshop Galena and Dry Creek Beekeeping have teamed up for a special full sensory experience that you won’t want to miss!
Attendees will make their own beeswax candle and will participate in a fun and educational honey tasting with 7 honeys from across the United States. Attendees will select their favorite scents from a variety of flavors that will be included in the honeys they will be tasting, including: vanilla, wildflower, caramel, citrus, cinnamon, and many more.
This workshop is perfect for friends, families, or groups! Space is limited to 12 seats. Reserve your spot today! $55 per person
Event held at Scent Workshop, 307 S. Main Street, Galena, IL
September 7, 2025 10:00 am - 12:30 am
2025sun07sep10:00 am3:00 pmRomantic Galena Reads Book Fair10:00 am - 3:00 pm DeSoto House Hotel
Love to read? Come to the third annual Romantic Galena Reads book fair at the historic DeSoto House Hotel! In attendance will be around 30 romance authors from all over the
Love to read? Come to the third annual Romantic Galena Reads book fair at the historic DeSoto House Hotel!
In attendance will be around 30 romance authors from all over the country, including bestselling and award-winning authors of every romance genre – Contemporary, Historical, Suspense, Western, Paranormal and more – everything from sweet to steamy. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Attending authors include bestselling authors Aleatha Romig, Ashley Jade, Tia Louise, Jade Lee, Greta Rose West, Tracy Solheim, Melissa Haag, Skye Malone, Diane Wiggs, Sara, Whitney, and many more. Author Nancy Naigle, who has had many of her books made into Hallmark movies, will be there. Cover models, Robert Kelly and Katie Marie, will also be in attendance.
Bring your friends and find your new favorite books and authors!
September 7, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main Street Galena, IL 61036
2025sun07sep7:00 pm10:00 pmShekinah King7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Grape Escape
I love to play the piano and singing is my passion. Shekinah King is a Dodgeville, WI native. Growing up in church started her crazy love for music. Shekinah is
I love to play the piano and singing is my passion. Shekinah King is a Dodgeville, WI native. Growing up in church started her crazy love for music. Shekinah is on a mission to sing and spread the joy of music everywhere she can.
September 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
2025mon08sep6:00 pm9:00 pmJay Vonn6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Grape Escape
Jay Vonn is an Americana/Folk musician who wanders the country in an old Toyota camper.
Jay Vonn is an Americana/Folk musician who wanders the country in an old Toyota camper.
September 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
2025tue09sep7:30 pm10:30 pmLojo Russo7:30 pm - 10:30 pm The Grape Escape
“She’s a one-woman show that shows you only need one woman”. Lojo Russo has been making music along the ‘Big Muddy’ for most of her life. Born in California she likes
“She’s a one-woman show that shows you only need one woman”.
Lojo Russo has been making music along the ‘Big Muddy’ for most of her life. Born in California she likes to keep the river to her East and currently calls the Quad Cities (IA) home – performing mostly as a solo touring artist. But, most of her childhood and early adult years were spent in and around the Twin Cities (MN) music scene.
Self-taught on guitar and voice Russo spent her formative years in different bands in the Twin Cities (MN) playing guitar, bass and mandolin in all sots of folk, funk, jazz, jam, Irish and indie bands. The range of genres gave her a broader understanding of the music she played and a deeper understanding of the music she wanted to create. Those early years earned Russo a nomination for a “Mammy” (MN Music Award) for “Best Folk Artist” and the title of “Best Female Artist” from MN Women’s Press.
To look at her history it’s no wonder Russo likes to keep the music flowing along wherever it takes her. Russo’s musical style is as varied and unexpected as the river she calls home. One moment she’s laying down a furious rhythm on the guitar punctuated with a wailing vocal the next we’re floating along carried by intricate finger-picking, her voice as intense and haunting as her lyrics.
Performing is her passion and the road is a long, strange, wonderful trip full of promise and adventure. Whether playing festivals or front steps, coffee houses or concert halls Lojo Russo connects with her audience in a way few performers can.
September 9, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036