Local Happenings
QUINCY — Carson Kirk, trustee emeritus at the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, will be honored with the Dream Big Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Dream Big Award is reserved for those who have made a remarkable impact on the QPS Foundation or the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On June 2, 1902, at the invitation of Rev. Dr. Gill, Mark Twain gave a sermon entitled “The Gospel of Good Cheer” at Fifth Street Baptist Church. Fifth Street Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church will present a reenactment of this speech on Sunday, Oct, 27. The two congregations routinely host community events and worship together on fifth Sundays. This upcoming event, beginning at 4 p.m.,…
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HANNIBAL, M. — The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with Two Fathoms Tattoo and Gallery to be the hosts of a one-night-only event to spotlight the art of the tattoo culture. Tattoos After Dark will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Hannibal Arts Council (HAC), 105 S. Main. The event…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced a special homecoming art gallery opening titled “Ruth (Ihrig) Foreman – A Retrospective: A Countrywoman with the Heart of an Artist.” The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Hagerman Gallery in the Roland Fine Arts Center. This exhibition…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites the community to its Fall Fest from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at its Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th. This family-friendly event offers a variety of fun fall activities for all ages.
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization has announced the return of its annual Haunted Trails experience from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, and from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Spring Valley Trails behind the Quincy campus at 1301 S. 48th. Open to the public,…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its semi-annual book sale Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26 in the large conference room at the library, 526 Jersey. Shopping hours on Thursday are 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The books are sold…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is the site of an art exhibition featuring visiting watercolor workshop artist Marilynne Bradley from St. Louis. Bradley is showcasing her watercolors “Geometric Transformations” through Nov. 2. The Great River Watercolor Society & QU Art Department are co-sponsoring the event. An artist’s reception/refreshments are scheduled from…
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QUINCY — Ray Burke returns to Quincy for the ‘Those who Rock the Dock’ performances at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8-9. Bands set to play over the weekend are The Hyland Church Band, Smokin Crawdads and Humanity Street Unplugged, Burke’s record with guest musicians. Forever will be reuniting to headline on Saturday, Nov. 9. This…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A.D. Stowell Elementary will offer its 69th annual chili supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the school. Since 1955, Stowell Elementary has welcomed families with its signature chili. This event, organized by the Stowell PTO, helps raise funds for the needs of the students. A menu of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special evening of big band, ballroom and swing with 18-piece Sentimental Journey Dance Band from St. Louis from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion, 3819 Highway MM. Attire is casual to formal. A cash bar will be available, and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department has moved all offices and practice rooms into the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. In a press release, Christine Damm, dean of the school of fine arts and communication, said, “The QU music program is so excited about the renovated space. Having the new…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets for this event are $75 a person. Participants will receive dinner, drinks and a bid number for all live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit Quincy Notre Dame…
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QUINCY — The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Quincy will host a comedy night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at John Wood Community College Orr auditorium. “An Evening with a Fruitcake” will feature local amateur comedians and friends in a night of family-friendly humor, improv and entertainment. Admission is a free-will offering. A…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Masonic Temple and Dot Foods will hold a Sloppy Joe lunch on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. Serving hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds from the meal benefiting Great River Honor Flight. The fundraiser will offer Sloppy Joes, baked beans, chips and a drink.…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company and The Quincy Museum will have a collaborative event, “Night at the Museum,” at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at The Quincy Museum. It will feature a free movie night, a costume contest and carnival-style lawn games. The event, designed for all ages, will celebrate community and…
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QUINCY — The 28th Octoberfest Invitational Parade and Field Competition will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Twenty-five marching bands from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will begin at 30th and Maine and travel west, ending at Quincy Junior High School at 14th and Maine. Bands will present their competition selections at the judges’ stand…
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QUINCY — The local chapter of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists invites the public to Camp Sacajawea, 4220 Ghost Hollow Road, to enjoy the changing colors of local trees. This guided walk, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, will take attendees along the less than one-mile accessible trail. It will include light hiking…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its fall jazz concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. The band is under the direction of Christine Damm, dean of the school of fine arts and communication. The jazz band…
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QUINCY — Ulmus Academy will hold a fall fundraiser, “Swing, Soul and Rock and Roll,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. Doors for the event will open at 4:30 p.m. Beginner swing dance lessons will be offered at 4:45 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. Sweetie and the Toothaches, St. Louis’ premier…
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QUINCY — AYR Wellness will be the host of a Movie Character Costume Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the State Street Theater. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Fans of film and fashion can celebrate their favorite characters. The evening will include a costume contest with prizes…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation and Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA are the hosts of the fourth annual Brown County Comedy Night on Saturday, Oct. 19. This year’s event, featuring performances by Marty Simpson and Shawn Reynolds, will be held in the Brown County High School auditorium and is appropriate for ages…
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Brittany stops by her favorite Hannibal haunt, Ole Wolfhound Pub, to talk about the comfort food fare just in time for fall and also in time for this weekend’s Hannibal Folklife Festival.
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CARTHAGE Ill. — The annual meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. Tracy Knight will share “Everyday Awe: Reflections of a Country Doctor,” from Dr. James Coeur’s recorded memories, which is a sampling of his entries that demonstrated the life experiences…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Doves No. 27 are sponsoring a zombie 5k run on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Bob Mays Park. Registration opens at 10 a.m., with the race lasting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants can walk, run, creep or crawl to the finish line as they dodge the zombie volunteers. The…
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