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This is a one day music festival at the Scales Mound Park in the middle of our little village. Please bring your own lawn chair for this free event featuring local entertainers.
Scales Mound Park
802 Main Street
Scales Mound, IL 61075
Admission: Free Admission
September
Following a summer hiatus, Summit Street Singers will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, September 16. Regular rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. throughout the season. We welcome new
Following a summer hiatus, Summit Street Singers will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, September 16. Regular rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. throughout the season.
We welcome new singers high school age and up.
The goal is to enjoy singing together. There is no audition process and singers do not have to be able to read music to join the group.
The ensemble is directed by Larry Cording with Kori Skidmore as accompanist and Melanie Hoffman assistant conductor.
The singers will perform at the Community Sing-Along in November at the Center for the Arts. Admission is free and the community is invited to attend.
To learn more about joining the Summit Street Singers, contact Carole Sullivan at 815-402-3111, email info@GalenaCenterfortheArts.com, or simply attend the first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 16.
September 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This month’s Showcase highlights the work of three talented regional singer-songwriters, each bringing their own distinct voice and storytelling style to the stage. Bella Moss is an up-and-coming artist from Dubuque,
This month’s Showcase highlights the work of three talented regional singer-songwriters, each bringing their own distinct voice and storytelling style to the stage.
Bella Moss is an up-and-coming artist from Dubuque, Iowa, with a pure, mellow voice that has the power to captivate an audience. Her heartfelt folk style is clear and transcends genres.
Usually seen in concessions, Michele Sullivan steps out to perform her own music. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious, her music is reminiscent of the folk era in her unique story-telling style.
Raised on a broad range of musical influences that include classic rock & roll, honky-tonk country and a bit of blues, Sophie Coyote’s songwriting style is reminiscent of the raw and honest age of music; lyrically driven with interesting stories, unique twists and word-play.
Sour Joe’s food truck will be on-site offering specialty kolaches for purchase.
The event is free and open to the public, though donations are greatly appreciated to support the ongoing efforts to bring regional talent to the Center’s stage.
September 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025thu18sep7:00 pm10:00 pmMarty Raymon7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Irish Cottage
I’ll be singing and playing at Frank O’Dowds in the Irish Cottage. Come on by!
I’ll be singing and playing at Frank O’Dowds in the Irish Cottage. Come on by!
September 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Irish Cottage
9853 US Hwy 20 Galena, Illinois 61036
2025fri19sep8:30 pm11:30 pmJordan Danielsen8:30 pm - 11:30 pm The Grape Escape
Always on tour and never without a song in his throat, Jordan writes from his life experiences and reflects his personality through his music. With many more songs to record
Always on tour and never without a song in his throat, Jordan writes from his life experiences and reflects his personality through his music. With many more songs to record and endless gigs to play, he continues to strive for new audiences every day.
September 19, 2025 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
2025sat20sep2:00 pm5:00 pmGarrett Hillary2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Grape Escape
Garrett Hillary plays a wide variety of genres and has several years of entertaining under his belt. Solo acoustic guitar and vocals similar to the pop & country from Pink
Garrett Hillary plays a wide variety of genres and has several years of entertaining under his belt. Solo acoustic guitar and vocals similar to the pop & country from Pink to Zach Bryan.
September 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
2025sat20sep3:30 pm5:00 pmHoney & Mead Tasting Class3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eagle Ridge Resort
Enjoy a full sensory honey tasting and educational experience, as you taste light, medium, and dark colored honeys as well as creamed, crystallized, and direct from the comb honey. Engage
Enjoy a full sensory honey tasting and educational experience, as you taste light, medium, and dark colored honeys as well as creamed, crystallized, and direct from the comb honey. Engage all of your senses as you use a flavor wheel to identify the aromas and flavors you experience as you taste each honey. Each attendee will make honey tasting notes and will compare as they go along. At the end of the tasting, each attendee will receive a glass of honey mead wine to further enjoy honey in another delightful way.
Fun for all ages! Great for friends, groups, and families.
Tasting is led by local apiary, Dry Creek Beekeeping, and Bee-rista – B’Ann Dittmar.
See front desk at Eagle Ridge Resort to be directed to the event room.
Register in advance at www.drycreekbeekeeping.com.
September 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Eagle Ridge Resort
444 Eagle Ridge Drive Galena IL
2025wed24sep6:00 pm9:00 pmLojo Russo6:00 pm - 9:00 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 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
Catch the beauty of poetry and the change of the seasons! Our exciting open-mic style event is open to all area poets wishing to recite/perform their work, and to all those
Catch the beauty of poetry and the change of the seasons!
Our exciting open-mic style event is open to all area poets wishing to recite/perform their work, and to all those who would like to listen. All ages, all skill levels are encouraged to read their works.
Join us to experience the excitement of original spoken word performances hosted by Galena’s Poet Laureate Ted Williams.
Performance slots are limited! To sign up for a performance slot please write Ted Williams at: Poetlaureate@galenalibrary.org
September 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm