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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery will feature the work of its two newest member artists, Brandy Hurt and Veronica Sandercock, with an opening reception to be held in conjunction with the gallery’s Second Saturday event on Feb. 11. The reception will run from 4-7 p.m. Saturday with refreshments provided by the artists. This…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Clarice Hetzler about therapy and how if you need help, get help. Please. Also, Shelley Arns talks about ENCORE’s upcoming Fairy Tale Tea.
Read Full Article Frankie gets yet another Facebook ban, this time for wishing someone dead. Bobby and Brittany tell him why that is wrong…why the wishing people dead part is wrong. Also, a quick chat about the Quincy couple’s involvement in Jan. 6 now that they have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s fourth concert of its 2022-23 concert season is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6, with the Travis Anderson Trio performing. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of HLGU. Travis Anderson Trio is a Minneapolis-based ensemble giving a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Hagerman Art Gallery will feature the work of HLGU marketing coordinator and graphic design instructor Todd Damotte titled “The Holy Ellipsis …” A gallery reception unveiling Damotte’s pieces will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 in the Hagerman Gallery in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Damotte’s…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad gets an anatomy lesson from Jeanie Rogers of Ultimate Creation salon in Hannibal and she chats with Meg Duncan about other happenings in Hannibal that don’t necessarily involve private parts.
Read Full Article Ashley and Brittany stop by The Liquor Booth to get ready for pregame with Chad Duesterhaus. The Liquor Booth is also hosting a Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day Kickoff event, starting at 3 p.m. on Feb. 10. Wine and other spirits will be available for tasting.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will have an interactive Discovery Night event for its upcoming production of “Disney’s Moana, Jr.” at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Quincy Community Theatre. Discovery Night is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Registration is not required. Attendees may optionally RSVP to the event on…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Chris Koetters about JWCC’s upcoming Truck Driver Training Open House as well as his Wild Quincy podcast. She also chats with Jill Miller from Culver-Stockton about The Bandana Project, which is bringing awareness to college suicides.
Read Full Article Monroe City student wins best of show at Quincy Art Center's 49th annual high school art competition
QUINCY — Quincy Art Center recently announced the winners of its 49th annual high school student art competition, and a piece called “Indefinite” from Kaitlyn Spence of Monroe City High School was selected as best of show. A total of 375 submissions were received for this competition, open to high school artists in grades 9-12…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently held its annual QUILTAs award ceremony at The Corinthian Event Center in Quincy. The QUILTAs, or Quincy Little Theatre Awards, have been awarded since 1970. They recognize volunteers whose unique talents contribute to the mission of QCT. Award winners were recognized for their work in the 2022 season. QCT…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Members of the Quincy Concert Band are inviting people to test their knowledge of movie trivia on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Eagles Lodge, 3737 N. Fifth. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the trivia contest beginning at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $100 for a table of up to eight players.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will begin rehearsing for their spring 2023 concert Saturday, Feb. 4. Individuals wishing to become members are welcome to join the group at the first rehearsal. The organization is made up the Beginning String Orchestra, Intermediate String Orchestra and the Advanced String Orchestra directed by Katie Schisler…
Read Full Article Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about the QHS basketball gym dustup and Ashley hates no one worse than those whom she lovingly calls “cart skanks”.
Read Full Article QUINCY — More than 10,000 students from elementary, junior high and high schools around Illinois participated in a virtual audition process in 2022. Of those auditions, more than 7,000 students were selected to participate in district festivals celebrating student musicians in bands, orchestras, choruses and jazz ensembles. Students in grades 10-12 who participated in the…
Read Full Article Ashley talks to Cindy Venvertloh of St. Peter School about Catholic Schools Week coming up next week and Bob chats with Jerry Nall of Camp Point, who shares a striking resemblance to a certain football coach for a professional team in Missouri.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Art Center invites the public to “Teen Takeover,” a high school art exhibit, on Saturday, Jan. 28. Viewing of the artwork will be from 1-3 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. when cash awards and scholarships from visiting universities will be presented. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Zoup.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center Art Gallery is hosting oil painter Nevin McNally in a solo exhibition titled “Mostly Faces.” The art show is free and open to the public through Friday, Feb. 24. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 in the gallery. McNally is a…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad chats with ladies from the American Business Women’s Association about their upcoming Mardi Gras event and then she and Brittany Boll talk about an idea to build a sports complex in Quincy.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Beth Mackenzie talk about the Souper Bowl of Caring coming up on the day of the big game and Ron Kinscherf tries to go toe-to-toe with Meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will be the host of an art exhibition in February featuring recent works from the Great River Watercolor Society members. An artist’s reception will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in the Gray Gallery. The exhibit runs through Feb. 17 and is free and…
Read Full Article WGEM reporter gets let go for making an opinionated statement during a live news cast. We talk about the blurry lines between news and commentary that we have in today’s world.
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater in Carthage will kick off its 2023 season with a showcase on Saturday, Feb. 11, to highlight the performers of the coming year. This free event will be held at the theater. Social time begins at 6 p.m. with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar serving wine and beer.…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Drew Quintero of Cornerstone and Kate Daugherty, who is this year’s Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year. Then, Ashley and Brittney Boll spill the tea on Prince Harry during ‘Coffee Talk’.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Maverick Messmer Management LLC is inviting people to the first Heroes and Starmen Winter Music Festival Jan. 20-22 at State Street Theater. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, with Country Night. Local band Southern Rail opens the show, followed by The Boys from central Iowa and ends with Brushville.…
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