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Big Band Fall Concert

Ferguson Fine Arts Center

Join the Big Band for an evening of music including: “Big Swing Face” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” from the Buddy Rich Band. "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You" from Dean Martin sung by John Hartman Also being performed will be a new song written by Gary Brubaker.

Instrumental Music Holiday Concert

Ferguson Fine Arts Center

Feel the warmth of music and the season's spirit with the Highland Orchestra and Concert Band! The groups will play fun and traditional songs to end the semester with a sentimental homage to Christmas. Selections include traditional carols, "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Greensleeves" and more! Free concert!

Vocal Music Holiday Concert

Ferguson Fine Arts Center

Get into the holiday spirit with the Highland Chorale and Youth Choir! Festive selections include "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Up on the Housetop," "Christmas Songs of Joy," " We will Jingle," "Think Snow," and "A Very, Merry Christmas." Free concert!

Reflections of Light: Christmas Around the World

Galena United Methodist Church 125 S. Bench St., Galena, IL

Join the Royal Scots and Chamber Singers for an evening of seasonal music from around the world and across time. Presented in the historic Galena United Methodist Church as part of Galena's Luminaria Night celebrations, concert goers will additionally be bathed in the lights from the sanctuary's 12 magnificent stained glass windows and immersed in the sounds […]

53rd Annual District Juried Art Exhibit Submissions Due

Highland Gallery (F-48)

Learn more about submission guidelines, rules of entry and find the entry form on the Call for Artists: Prospectus web page. The 53rd Annual District Juried Art Exhibit runs Feb. 14 - March 11. The reception & award ceremony from will be from 4:30 – 6 p.m. (awards presented at 5:30 p.m.) on Feb. 14.

Leaving Iowa

Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre

Leaving Iowa is a touching story about Don Browning, a writer honoring his late father's dying wish by returning his ashes to their childhood home. Unfortunately, he finds the house transformed into a grocery store. Undeterred, Don sets off on a meaningful road trip across Iowa, blending present moments with fond memories from his past […]

Leaving Iowa

Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre

Leaving Iowa is a touching story about Don Browning, a writer honoring his late father's dying wish by returning his ashes to their childhood home. Unfortunately, he finds the house transformed into a grocery store. Undeterred, Don sets off on a meaningful road trip across Iowa, blending present moments with fond memories from his past […]

Leaving Iowa

Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre

Leaving Iowa is a touching story about Don Browning, a writer honoring his late father's dying wish by returning his ashes to their childhood home. Unfortunately, he finds the house transformed into a grocery store. Undeterred, Don sets off on a meaningful road trip across Iowa, blending present moments with fond memories from his past […]

Chorale and Youth Choir Choral Concert

Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre

Enjoy the musical sounds of both the Highland Chorale and Highland Youth Choir in their spring concert! The Highland Chorale, accompanied Nadia Wirchnianski, will be singing such selections as “Deep River” arranged by Victor C. Johnson, “All Things New” by Elaine Hagenberg and more. Highland Youth Choir selections will include the folk songs “Chumbara” and […]