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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will host its first book club at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the museum gallery at 120 N. Main. The book of discussion will be New York Times best seller “James” by Percival Everett. A description of the book by Amazon calls it “a brilliant,…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton wind ensemble and jazz ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The wind ensemble, under the direction of professor of music Trent Hollinger, opens the concert with Bernstein’s “Slava! A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 56th annual Holiday Gift Show will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center Nov. 23-24. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the VIP Breakfast opens at 8 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m., allowing attendees to enjoy an early shopping experience with a meal, exclusive early shopping hours and a relaxed, quieter…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater invites adults and children to include a show as part of their Christmas celebration this year. First comes Rockapella Christmas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, with the blend of five a capella voices singing Christmas tunes with a contemporary rock twist. Rockapella is an American acappella musical…
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Take care of your teeth and they’ll take care of you. Dr. Kadi Fauble with Advanced Dental Care talks about how kids should brush and floss twice a day and cut back on the sugar! PAID PROMOTIONAL
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Meet Buffy, a sweet and gentle brown tabby with adorable white paws, looking for her forever home! This loving lady has been an incredible mom to her kittens, nurturing them with all the care and tenderness you could imagine. Now that her little ones have found their own families, Buffy is ready to find a…
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QUINCY — Margaret Bull, in conjunction with the Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, are the hosts of the first ever Tea at the Mansion on Maine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 17. The tea will be held at The Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine. The cost of admission for this event is $40…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently announced Beth Hinton has accepted the position of program coordinator with the organization. She began her duties in early September, training under Brenda Beck Fisher, who held the position since January 2011. Hinton comes to the program coordinator position with knowledge of the organization and its role in…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino helped to celebrate William Kraemer’s 100th birthday on Oct. 30 with his daughters Karen Huff of Auburn, Ill., and Sandy Elbe of Augusta, Ill. Kramer has been a loyal guest of the casino for 23 years. In a press release, Ryan Lounsbury, general manager of Mark Twain Casino,…
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QUINCY — Local author and historian Cleve Barkley will present a program titled Battle of the Bulge at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The program is free and open to the public. Barkley will speak about his book, “In Death’s Dark Shadow: A Soldier’s…
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QUINCY — Quincy Artist Alan Starkey is showcasing his acrylic paintings, prints and sculpture in the Gray Gallery in Brenner Library on QU’s main campus through Thursday, Dec. 12 Starkey has exhibited his work at the Illinois State Museum invitational and completed a few sculptural and portrait commissions over the years. Starkey’s larger metal sculptures…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Theatre Department’s upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family ties and the resilience of the human spirit by Beth Henley, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Mabee Little Theatre. Tickets are…
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QUINCY — Twenty students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were recently named Illinois All-District musicians after individual auditions. The selected students performed Nov. 2 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Two students also were selected to participate in the All-District Jazz Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16, in…
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QUINCY — The golden age musical hit “Hello, Dolly!” will soon take the stage at Quincy High School at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. Originating at first as a play in 1954, Thorton Wilder created the storyline and characters in a comedy entitled “The Matchmaker.” The play opened…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its third annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14. Ticket price for admission to the cookoff is $5 and includes tasting all the entries, a hot dog and a bottle of water. A kid’s meal will be available for $3, including a hot dog, chips…
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Butch is a handsome 5-year-old terrier American Pitbull mix, with a heart filled with lots of love. This handsome boy is always ready for belly rubs, a game of fetch, snuggles, or a walk in the park. With his gentle demeanor, Butch is the perfect mix of fun and affection. Butch is great with kids…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has an outside judge select special award winners for artists and food during its annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Awards are decided based upon the quality and uniqueness of the exhibitor’s work, adherence to the theme and overall presentation. Winning Best of Show in the artist category was fiber…
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Model railroad by Quincy Society of Model Engineers to be on display Dec. 7-8 at Good Samaritan Home
QUINCY — The Quincy Society of Model Engineers will hold a model railroad open house Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, at Good Samaritan Home. Viewing hours on Saturday are noon to 5 p.m. with Sunday hours of noon to 4 p.m. The open house will offer operating layouts, displays and information. For more…
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Meteorologist Brent Clair is a good sport who often pokes fun at himself. Like when he calls himself a D.I.M.W.I.T. But can you beat his first snowfall date prediction and win a $100 shopping spree? Here’s “How’s the Weather up There?” from Farm and Home Supply.
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At its annual conference in September, The Missouri Writers Guild named “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022” the second-best book published in Missouri in 2023. The book was written by Quincy native Tim Scherrer. “The Great Wooldridge Fire” is the true story of a wildfire that wiped half of a Missouri…
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QUINCY — The Southern Rail Band will be the host of a fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second. Music for Meals is an effort to restock the food pantry at the Quincy Salvation Army. Those attending are asked to bring donations of canned goods…
Read Full Article Take care of your teeth and they’ll take care of you. Dr. Kadi Fauble with Advanced Dental Care talks about how you get your kids ready for a trip to their office. It’s not a scary place at all! PAID PROMOTIONAL
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QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum invites the community to Tinsel Town, a festive fundraiser for the museum at One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 6. This fundraiser will offer an evening filled with live entertainment by Howl at the Moon, a live auction and an array of food.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will hold Gather and Glow from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Mahoney’s Coffee, at 1303 Buchanan. The evening will be filled with exclusive offers, fabulous giveaways and the opportunity to meet Dr. Gina Bell. Guests can book a free consultation with Bell and explore Memorial MedSpa’s innovative…
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