Tickets Flying for Galesburg's Great Bowls of Soup – Only ~80 Left

Tuesday Çetin, Executive Director of the Galesburg Community Arts Center, joins Galesburg’s Morning News to preview the 17th annual Great, Great, GREAT Bowls of Soup fundraiser—back in full in-person glory on Thursday, November 13th! 🎨🍲 After years of to-go and hybrid formats, this beloved tradition returns with soup tastings across three floors, charcuterie, desserts from nearly 10 local restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and the ultimate treasure hunt for your perfect handmade bowl (over 200 unique pieces from 25+ artists). Hear why the bowls are the true stars, the “bowl bouncers” enforcing the no-holding rule, and why tickets are limited to just 200 ($50 general, $65 early access at 4:30 PM). With only ~80 left, they’re going FAST. This critical fundraiser powers 160+ free and low-cost programs—like Kids Month, First Fridays, exhibitions, and partnerships with the NAACP and Great Galesburg Balloon Races—keeping arts accessible for kids, adults, and seniors. Less than 3% state funding, zero local taxes… your support makes it happen! Plus: - New Katherine Knott Memorial Scholarship for clay/wheel-throwing students - $250 Arts in the Classroom Award for teachers - GCAC updates: Jenny Chi exhibit (thru Nov 15), Merry Market (opens Nov 22), renovations, future kitchen + music studio 🎟️ Tickets: https://galesburgarts.org (or call the Arts Center) ⏰ Thursday, Nov 13 | Early 4:30 PM | General 5-7:30 PM 🎶 Larry Lucas (1st floor) + Sullivan’s Daughter w/ Erin Glasnovich (3rd floor) 🍷 Cash bar | Soup-themed exhibition | Three-floor party! Full event map & restaurant lineup drops soon on socials. Grab tickets before they’re gone and support Galesburg arts! Who’s ready for the best bowl ever? 🍲 Watch the full interview here: [widget id="custom_html-252"] 🍲 #GreatBowlsOfSoup