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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra commemorates Black History Month with its “Courage and Spirit” concert at 3 p.m. Feb. 13 in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The performance features Illinois composer James Stephenson’s “there are no words,” written in response to the Charleston, S.C., shooting on June 17, 2015, when a white supremacist murdered nine Black worshippers…
Read Full Article The Quincy High School theater department is presenting “Dear Ruth” this week as the traditional winter play returns to the “A Building” stage. “Dear Ruth” is a play by playwright Norman Krasana in which young Miriam Wilkins (Senior Natalie Newendyke) carries a pen pal conversation with the dashing Lt. William Seawright (Senior Harrison Knapp) using…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled “Sunrise/Sunset.” To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature shots of the sun rising or setting — pics taken locally or while vacationing. The images will be viewed on the Hannibal Arts Council’s 55-inch…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is looking for art submissions featuring representing recent works created by area artists. Submitted works should be new, fresh art representing what the artist created recently. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, mixed media or any media is accepted, as long as it has been recently completed. The exhibit will be on display…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Sunday Music Series opens its new year at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church, 16th and Hampshire, with its “Carol Mathieson and Friends: Colleagues in Concert” recital. Mixing non-traditional music with Sunday Music’s usual blend of classics and favorites, this year’s concert showcases the artistry of faculty colleagues and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The winners of the 48th annual High School Student Art Competition at the Quincy Art Center recently were announced. Submission for the competition was open to high school artists in grades 9-12 from 20 counties. One hundred works of art were selected from those submitted for the Art Center’s latest exhibit. The juror…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s 2021-22 concert season continues on Jan. 30 with a group paying tribute to the Everly Brothers at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Without a season or patron membership, tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students.…
Read Full Article ‘Colorful Quincy: Quincy, Illinois Coloring Book’ by Robert Turek combines historical elements along with hand-drawn illustrations of Quincy’s iconic buildings. Single sheet coloring pages featuring well-known places, together with famous people from Quincy, are perfect for coloring enthusiasts and Quincy history lovers. Quincy, Illinois, January 5, 2022/ Robert Turek with History in the Heartland, announces the release…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Local artist and educator Stephen Schisler recently completed a mural, titled “Native Spirits,” on the north-facing wall at the back of 113 S. Main, which offers a Broadway-facing view in the 200 block of Broadway. The project was a partnership between the Hannibal Arts Council and the Rotary Club of Hannibal. “I wanted to…
Read Full Article Eight couples to compete for mirror ball trophy at Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser on Feb. 4
QUINCY — Eight couples of local “celebrities” will perform before hundreds of spectators while trying to impress judges at the 12th annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane, on Feb. 4. The event benefits Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a nonprofit mental health counseling agency. The event starts with a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra is looking for new members. The orchestra will begin rehearsing Feb. 5 for its spring 2022 concert. The theme this year is nature. Practices are on Saturday mornings at the Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. Beginning string orchestra, under the direction of Katie…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Cornerstone will honor Ann Boland as its Humanitarian of the Year at this year’s edition of Dancing with Local Stars. Boland has worked as a drug and alcohol prevention specialist, bus driver and served on committees for the Quincy School Board and the Quincy Public School Foundation. She is a past Board Member…
Read Full Article Nearly $50,000 distributed to support local programs for youth opportunities Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations received grants in Samantha Otte’s memory that will benefit hundreds of area youth for artistic, leadership, and humanitarian efforts. The grants, totaling an annual fund record of nearly $50,000, were distributed from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund with the Community…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Preston Trinh, violin, and Ashlan Tullock, xylophone, are the winners of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association’s 67th annual Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition. The competition, open to 10th through 12th graders, was held Dec. 18 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. The winning musicians will receive a cash prize and perform as…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center Art Gallery is the host of a show of artwork by John Steinkamp through Feb. 18. Steinkamp is a self-taught oil painter who has worked with advertising agencies, television stations, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs. In recent years, he has steadily increased his scope to include fine…
Read Full Article Lydia Miller and Scott Smith have been selected as chairpersons of the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation’s 45th Fund Drive which kicks off January 21. The QND Foundation has raised more than $17 million in the past 44 years and exceeded its 2021 goal of $447,500 by more than $124,000.The money raised helps keep tuition affordable…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Auditions for “Mame” will be held Feb. 7-8 at the Quincy Community Theatre, and performances are April 1-3 and April 7-10. Actors, singers, and dancers are needed to create an eclectic cast of characters. Roles for men and women ages 18 and older, as well as two young boys, include Auntie Mame, a flamboyant…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will host the art exhibition Color Digital Photography with Thematic Carve Frames, featuring works by John Gebhardt from Quincy and Rudy Gebhardt from Argyle, Wis. This free exhibition will take place from Jan. 24 – Feb. 18 and is open to the public. John, a photographer,…
Read Full Article “Axe of Caring” will assist local non-profits with giving and outreach programs QUINCY — Axe of Caring (Acts of Caring) is Quincy Axe Company’s new giving and outreach program to help support local nonprofits, social service agencies, and religious groups by raising funds and promoting their respective missions. The first event to be held in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — You know them, you love them, and now you’ll see them live, on stage at Quincy Community Theatre this February! The gang’s all here as Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters come to life in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a joyful, Tony Award-winning musical that will be live on stage at Quincy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Art For The Health Of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic features works by Cherie McLeod through the end of January 2022. McLeod, a native Midwesterner, lives in Quincy, Ill. In the past, McLeod dabbled in metal yard art and rug braiding. In 2001, she began…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Mid-Century Trees Arty Party is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Using choice of colors and composition, participants will create a modern composition of trees inspired by mid-century design using acrylic paint and decoupaged paper on a 12-inch by 12-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. Step-by-step instructions and all…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Warm up with hot jazz at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, on Dec. 19. The performance will feature smooth jazz and holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison and guest musicians, including Morrison’s son Marty Morrison on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom Byrne on guitar and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Mabee Art Gallery at Culver-Stockton College was the site of the annual senior art and design capstone show on Dec. 4. The show is on display through Dec. 17 featuring the work of six graphic design students and three K-12 art education students. Seniors showcasing graphic design work are Brandon Collins,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College welcomes audiences to campus for its annual Christmas Concert on at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Performances will include the Collegiate, Concert, and Chamber Choirs, under the direction of Scott Allison, assistant professor of music, with Dylan Marney, associate…
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