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“I’m your Huckleberry” might as well have been the words Grant Severs whispered to himself when he chose Quincy to be the home of his new orthodontics practice. Quincy was a bit of an orthodontic desert with a calling for a licensed orthodontic specialist, and many locals have been referred to places right outside of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a basket weaving workshop with Pat Moore from on Saturday, June 15, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until participants’ baskets are complete. The workshop will include instructions for weaving and assembling a twill Nantucket basket. Students…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — BARKfest, an event sponsored by the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Hannibal Y’s Men Pavilion. There is a $5 cover fee. All the proceeds will help fund the Humane Society’s S.N.A.P. program. The Eric McKay Band, Stealin’ Copper and The…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A summer benefit concert for The Legacy Theater is planned for Saturday, July 13, with headliner Chenille Sheeran of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Carthage, scheduled to perform. As well as a singer, Sheeran is a motivational speaker and performance coach. The benefit performance will feature Sheeran singing Broadway tunes and pop songs,…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company is asking the community for volunteer support for the upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved opera, “La Traviata,” to be performed on June 28 and 30. Volunteers are needed to assist in various roles, including: Volunteers can find more information and sign up at muddyriveropera.org/volunteer. Since all Muddy…
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Brittany and Randy took time from slinging bier at Germanfest to ask people why they read, watch and love Muddy River News.
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QUINCY — The annual Juneteenth Community Celebration returns to Quincy for its third year, with First Baptist Church as the host. Events will be held throughout the city June 8-16. The theme for this year’s event is Celebrating Freedom, kicking off with the Juneteenth community picnic at Moorman Park at noon on Saturday, June 8.…
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SPRINGFIELD Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair from Aug. 8-18. Illinois is the epicenter of a rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, and IDNR wants to commemorate the occasion with a public art show in Conservation World. Anyone can participate…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb, Office of Downtown Development, has announced the lineup for the Downtown Summer Concert Series starting Wednesday, June 5. Bill Maakestad will kick off the 2024 season from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Chandler Park. Attendees can bring their lunch and lawn chairs or a blanket…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Gelli Print Cards Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will learn about gel printing and create one-of-a-kind prints using innovative techniques. The prints will be used to create a set of four cards and envelopes. The…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Congressman Sam Graves recently announced the winners of the annual 6th Congressional District art competition. Kaitlyn Spence of Monroe City High School was awarded second place for her piece titled “Girl on Fire.” Spence’s artwork will be displayed in Graves’ Washington, D.C., office. “North Missouri is home to some incredibly creative…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for “Newsies,” which will take the stage July 19-21 and 25-28. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When the titan of publishing raises distribution prices at…
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QUINCY — Midwest Monster Promotions will be presenting the third annual Metal Fest Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4 at Maverick’s Landing Zone, 500 S. 8th. Attendees will hear performances of both tribute acts and local talent. This event will feature a tribute to the legends of metal, Black Sabbath, alongside a high-octane homage to rap-metal pioneers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $6,000 matching grant to Bluff City Theater to engage students in the performing arts. Donations to Bluff City Theater will be matched up to $6,000 to fund the youth theater camp. The YETI program (Youth Education Theater Initiative) will use the Riedel grant to…
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QUINCY — Heinze Dance Academy will present its 31st annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, at the Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets are available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and up in…
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MENDON, Ill. — FireFest will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon. This event helps raise money for equipment purchases and improvements, safety gear and training opportunities for the fire department and the volunteer firefighters of the district. There is no charge to attend. Food and drinks…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Monroe City Singers will present “Cruisin’ and Groovin” on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m., at the Monroe City Middle School auditorium. The MC Singers will rock out to favorite ’60s and ’70s hits including tunes from the Fab Four, Beach Boys and…
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QUINCY — Tomo Sakurai, a versatile actress and singer from Tokyo known for her role of the strong trainer, Shirona (known as Cynthia in the U.S.) in the popular Pokemon series, will visit Quincy Country Club on Saturday, May 25. Sakurai will sign autographs from 2 to 3 p.m. and from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department recently awarded high school students Ian Malaney and Margaret Wright a four-year, full-tuition Virtuoso music scholarship. Malaney is from Quincy High School, plays the trumpet and plans to major in music education. Wright is from Effingham High School in Effingham, is a vocalist and flute player and plans…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Opera’s performances of its upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless classic, “La Traviata,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, in the Mary Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. Based on a play by Alexandre Dumas, this opera has…
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You have until May 28 to sign up for Wing Fest, presented by The Scoreboard on June 1 at 2 pm. Come try several great wings and sauces.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is looking for art submissions featuring the color green. Artists can create new pieces or submit pieces already created that fit the “Green with Envy” theme. The subject doesn’t matter. Just make sure the emphasis of the composition features the color green, or its tints and shades. Paintings,…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Michael Britt of Lonestar, who will be appearing in Quincy on May 26 at the Gem City Concert Series.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A longtime musician and now author will be signing books at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Virgil Watts wrote the book “The Life of a Steel Player” and will be signing copies of the book before the Spring Festival of Country Music, which begins at 6…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will begin to present on Friday “Wonder and Praise: Sun Smith-Forêt – Sculpture, Painting, SilverScreen Quilts, Riverwork Project,” an exhibit showcasing the artistry of Sun Smith-Forêt, an artist based in Alton. Visitors are invited to experience Smith-Forêt’s work through August 3 in the galleries of The Quincy Art Center,…
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