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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Stand-up comedian Jeremy Nunes has been performing his brand of comedy – Front Porch Comedy – all over the United States for 20 years. He can be heard on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels. Nunes will be performing three shows live at the Bluff City Theater in Hannibal on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday,…
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QUINCY — Fall-Con 2022, a pop culture event for all ages, will return to the Quincy Town Center September 16-18. Featured events include Cosplay, costume contest, anime, tabletop gaming, vendors and special film screenings. Celebrity guests J.J. Cohen, Rob Mello and Mark Holton will sign autographs, and photo ops will be available for purchase. The…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 55th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin Friday, Aug. 5 near Hamilton and continue with three days of demonstrations and activities through Aug. 7. This year’s show highlights Allis Chalmers tractors, with this year’s button featuring an WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor owned by Ron Briscoe. The raffle…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 2022 Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids 3 to 12 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, August 6 in Hannibal’s Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Candy Land.” The Hannibal Arts Council will be partnering with many Hannibal…
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QUINCY — The YWCA of Quincy will honor three people Friday, Aug. 26 during its “A Voice for All Women” gala at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. LaTonya Brock will receive the Woman of Achievement award, Dallas Duncan-Klauser will receive the Phoenix award, and Kaitlyn Smith will receive the Young Woman of Achievement award. Doors will open…
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QUINCY — The Gold Star Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that honors and supports Gold Star families by preserving the memory of our fallen heroes through service to others in need. The mission strives to preserve the memories and ensure the names of nearly 300 fallen Illinois service men and women since Sept. 11,…
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QUINCY — Artwork from Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Aug. 6-12 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced a wide variety of art, working…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — If you are a string player and have had at least one year of playing or lessons, you are encouraged to check out the Hannibal Area String Orchestra. Potential new members are invited to join current orchestra members at Huckleberry Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, for an evening filled with…
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QUINCY — Two airlines have submitted bids to the United States Department of Transportation for the Essential Air Service program serving Quincy and its surrounding communities. The DOT has asked the city to submit a recommendation for the bid that best fits the community’s needs by August 19. The city’s Aeronautics Committee will be the…
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QUINCY — St. Peter Church will hold its annual picnic Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5 p.m.-midnight on the church grounds at 2600 Maine. In addition to live music by Brushville from 8:30-11:30 p.m., the picnic will also have a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and basket raffle. More than $6,00 in cash prizes will be awarded.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — ShredFest is back at the Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park after a two-year absence. The extreme sports competition and exhibition, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, Coolbyke and Independent’s Service, will be held Saturday, July 30. The ramp park will open at 10 a.m. with free entry into the park…
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MENDON, Ill. — Nashville country music artist Brandt Carmichael will perform as the opening act for the 2022 Adams County Fair STAR concert on July 30 featuring YouTube sensation Granger Smith. Carmichael was born and raised in northern Indiana, cutting his teeth in the music business by playing fairs, festivals and clubs. He performs upwards…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The memory of the late Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Macomb native and Civil Rights activist, is being celebrated one brushstroke at a time as Western Illinois University art professor emeritus Michael Mahoney works to complete a 70-foot public mural at the intersection of Macomb’s N. Randolph and E. Carroll streets. The…
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QUINCY — A family arts event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex. It will feature live music, art activities, a meal, and health and sun safety information. The event is free to the public. Those attending should bring a chair and/or blanket. The evening’s opening act is the Beat Arts Academy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An upcoming exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council will feature works from long-time Hannibal potter Steve Ayers as he celebrates 50 years in the profession. S and S Studios will showcase Seth Brown’s knapped glass and Sadie Brown’s stone jewelry, and New Mexico photographer Marco Wikstrom will display his silver gelatin photographs…
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QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District will have its sixth annual community dinner fundraiser returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s feast will seat 200 people on Hampshire between Fourth and Fifth. “We are fortunate to showcase Quincy’s historic architecture as the perfect backdrop for feast,” said Emily Lombardi, director of economic…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has announced a testing date of 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, for people interested in becoming a firefighter for the City of Quincy. The written test will be conducted at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. The written test is valued at 60 percent…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christmas in July is returning to the District for its second year. The Light the Park fundraiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Revelry, 121 N. Fourth. Monday’s event features food, a photo booth, drink specials, holiday treats and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear Christmas attire, with a prize awarded…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. No advanced skills are necessary. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor of the Burt Administration Building…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Bayview Bridge joins more than 350 buildings around the world to shine a light on Fragile X syndrome for World Fragile X Day on Friday, July 22. The event is part of the FRAXA Research Foundation initiative World Fragile X Day. “This year we are joined by 13 sponsors and 19 partners who…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will have its 22nd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for buyers, served from 5 p.m. until sale time at 6 p.m. All…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the host of a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. This event is free and open to the public. Local businesses are invited to participate in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is the sponsor of a movie in Huckleberry Park at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 22. The movie, “The Lorax,” tells the story of a 12-year-old boy searching for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it,…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — The Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 37804 State Highway 104, will be the site of an agronomy field day from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. The event will begin the University of Illinois Orr Crop Science shop with wagon tours starting at 9 a.m. Various presentation will be made outdoors through…
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QUINCY — To meet the demand for tickets, Quincy Community Theatre is offering an additional performance of “Legally Blonde” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. To purchase tickets, visit 1qct.org, call 217-222-3209, or stop by the QCT box office M-F from10 a.m.-5 p.m. Legally Blonde is sponsored by Hansen Spear Funeral Home, WGEM, Blessing Health Systems,and…
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