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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists were invited to submit images of original works for the 10th annual Art in the Open billboard art competition, with 47 entries in the youth division and 95 entries in the adult division. The annual contest is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council in partnership with Robinson…
Read Full Article Jackson Hole attracts visitors worldwide for its legendary ski slopes, but the region offers much more than winter sports. Jason Ziernicki, founder of Jackson Hole news website Antlers Arch shares his insights on discovering the area’s lesser-known treasures. Discover the Authentic Side of Jackson The Grand Tetons create a stunning backdrop for Jackson Hole, but…
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Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is cranking up the volume on July 10-13 and July 17-20 with “Jersey Boys,” the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, continues Art Adventures, its creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. The June Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5. Participation registration includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will unleash their creativity and craft their designs using a…
Read Full Article This handsome 10-month-old mixed breed boy is as goofy as he is gorgeous! With his stunning rust-colored coat and playful personality, Bobby is sure to steal your heart—and maybe a few of your socks too. Bobby is a goofy pup with an even bigger personality. He’s full of energy, always ready for a game of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, invites the public to explore the creative process of papermaking with fiber artist Shannon Brock during a hands-on workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. In this three-hour session, participants will learn the fundamentals of papermaking and craft their paper vessel…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, in conjunction with the Women’s City Club, will offer its annual gala, Dine and Dance with the Bulls, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Quincy Country Club. This year’s dinner party features entertainment by Jazmin, a live auction and a raffle for a $2,800…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Downtown Summer Concert Series is back for another season of local entertainment in Macomb’s Chandler Park, beginning June 4. The series kicks off with a performance by Mari Loehrlein, taking the stage from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in historic downtown Macomb. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Encore!, the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, recently announced this year’s recipients of music camp scholarships. The 10 recipients attending music camps this summer are: Iysis Biggs, daughter of Sheila and Anthony Biggs, is a sophomore at Quincy Notre Dame High School. She plays violin with the Quincy Area Youth…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jen’s Dance Academy will present its 25th anniversary recital “Impossible Comes True” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The recital will feature more than 100 students ages 2 and up in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,…
Read Full Article Happy Memorial Day Weekend! The cookout fires will be great, but the pool will be a little cool. Still, enjoy your weekend and remember those who have left us. Brittany also takes you to Monroe City and BK’s new fried chicken spot and she hangs out at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home. News, weather and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two new boats will be docking in Hannibal this spring. Both are artistic renditions of water vessels representing stories of how history has been impacted by waterways. First to arrive is a three-dimensional boat crafted from fabric by Quincy artist Ann Miller Titus titled “Paperboat.” Titus was commissioned in the fall of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The communities of Hannibal and Canton recently hosted a two-day plein air painting event. Twenty area, regional and Midwest artists were involved in the events. Plein air artists captured each community by creating works outdoors and on site. After a full day of creating original works of art, the finished pieces were displayed…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — “Harmony,” Culver-Stockton College’s student-led literary magazine, recently was awarded first place in the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) national contest. “Harmony” highlights poetry, fiction, visual art and essays from students across disciplines and is produced at Culver-Stockton College under the guidance of Ralph Buckner, assistant professor of English. In a press release,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council showcasing a range of media will be on display from May 30 through June 28 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. A Friday night preview will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30, featuring musician Jerry Rosenkrans and…
Read Full Article Meet Bubba! This handsome 1-year-old mixed breed pup is as sweet as he is handsome. With his gorgeous dark grey and white short coat and the most heart-melting smile, Bubba is a total head-turner. He may be a little shy at first, but give him a bit of time and you’ll see his true personality shine — affectionate,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present their 32nd annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and…
Read Full Article Muddy TV Cribs takes you to 614-618 Maine and the home of Patrick Taylor. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) recently announced the return and expansion of one of its most popular education programs: Triple Threat Boot Camp (TTBC). The camp will offer this summer two sessions: Triple Threat Boot Camp Bravo and Triple Threat Boot Camp Ovation, giving students twice the opportunity to sharpen their skills and shine…
Read Full Article This cooking segment features Kohl Wholesale Executive Chef Brad Darnell and District Sales Manager Ramey Thurman guiding viewers around classic summer holiday food items. The gentlemen showcase a myriad of savory and sweet prepared food items which make entertaining family and friends low stress, and highly delicious. And you can get everything you need at the Kohl…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will present Cinderella, performed by the Chicago Festival Ballet, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Morrison Theater. Local dancers had the opportunity to audition for this production and will take the stage with the CFB company. Choreographer Kenneth von Heidecke founded Chicago Festival Ballet in 1989 as a not-for-profit ballet company with…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Spring Festival of Country Music will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, in the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The show will feature music performed by Memory Lane, which includes Martin and Betty Miller, Harlon Lain, Wendell Glance, Sue Taylor and Gregg Cornelius along with special guests. Admittance is free, but…
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