Morgan Seabloom and Nikki Malley - Seminary Street First Fridays kicks off June 5

Seminary Street First Fridays kicks off this Friday, June 5, and two Seminary Street merchants joined Galesburg's Morning News to talk about what makes the event special — and what's ahead for the 2026 summer series. Morgan Seabloom, marketing and operations coordinator for Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium, and Nikki Malley, owner of Malley Farms, joined Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern on Tuesday, June 3. Listen to the full interview above. Topics covered in this interview: What First Fridays is and why it matters to Seminary Street merchants What's happening June 5 — Bits and Pieces, food vendors, and Discovery Depot kids activities The full 2026 music lineup Family and pet friendliness Sponsors and how the event stays free Weather policy and cancellation procedure   First Fridays runs 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, June through September, on Historic Seminary Street. Free. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, visit the First Fridays Facebook event page. Full story: ➡️ Read the full story at WGIL.com