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Galena Book Club Reviews: Reevaluating Grant’s Presidency

A visitor arriving in Galena would quickly realize that President U.S. Grant holds a special place in the hearts of its residents. Having been raised in Chicago, I didn’t know much about Grant. … more

Patty Wemstrom | 1/9/24

Accordion Divas to entertain Young at Heart group

SCALES MOUND–Scales Mound United Methodist Church is offering another Young at Heart community gathering, Aug. 23, 1:30 p.m. The Accordion Divas, featuring Denise Stadel and Colleen Yonda, will … more

8/16/22

Galena Center for the Arts involved with B2B Arts grants

GALENA–Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program. … more

4/4/23

Concert by singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m.

The community is invited to attend a concert by singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. at Calvary Church in Stockton. From countless appearances on “The … more

10/31/23

The Galena Public Library held a Lit Fest event in Grant Park on Sunday, May 21. During the event, Debra Miller gave a performance as Nellie Bly.

Nellie Bly performs at Lit Fest

5/23/23

Galena Public Library will host renowned magician P.T. Murphy for a magic show and teach-in on Monday, March 20 at 10 a.m.

P. T. Murphy brings magic to Galena Library

GALENA–In March, Galena Public Library is offering programs to serve youth from birth through teens. Magic Show & Teach-In with P.T. Murphy will be held Monday, March 20, 10 a.m. For … more

3/14/23

Hort for the Holidays - Jo Daviess County Edition

ELIZABETH– Gather your friends for an afternoon of decorating fun as the University of Illinois Extension hosts “Hort for the Holidays – Jo Daviess County Edition”. This … more

12/5/23

Paul Chase to honor Georgia O’Keeffe

GALENA–Local artist Paul Chase is taking part in a unique exhibit in Sun Prairie, Wis., that honors famed artist, teacher, painter and sculptor Georgia O’Keeffe. O’Keeffe and … more

7/26/22

Arts center invites artists to submit work for Summer Reflections exhibit

GALENA–Galena Center for the Arts invites artists to submit work for our newest exhibit, “Summer Reflections.” The theme is open to all interpretations and mediums, including … more

7/26/22

Improv takes to the stage at Galena Center for the Arts

GALENA–Galena Center for the Arts is hosting an improv show, “Hello my name is…” on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The show kicks off at 6 p.m., in the center’s performance space. … more

7/26/22

Galena lights up the night with Fire in the Sky

People gathered on the Green Street steps in Galena to watch the Galena Downtown Business Association’s firework display on Dec. 2. All Murphy Obershaw photos more

12/5/23