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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Bluff City Theater for two free performances in Hannibal. The grant will help fund an upcoming show in May called “Forgottonia.” With the partnership of the Riedel Foundation, this show will have nine performances live in Central Park, with free admission. The award also funded the…
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Ashley Conrad talks to MRN Editor David Adam about what’s next for air travel out of Quincy, getting ready for Dogwood Weekend and what Mother’s Day means to her. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A be(e) happy Arty Party is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will create a cheery painting with daisies and a bee using acrylic paint on a 12-inch by 12-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. The project will be led by local artist and HAC program coordinator Brenda…
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Ashley Conrad gives us the scoop on flying out of Quincy, talks to Steve Eighinger about the return of racing to Adams County and being on both sides of the bar for Cinco De Mayo. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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Ashley Conrad asks why Quincy High School is considering ending the recognition for top graduates and talks to Brittany Boll about her experience with caviar on the Mississippi. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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Today, Muddy River News kicks off a daily video segment called “The Daily Muddy”. Host Ashley Conrad will take us around the Muddy River Region. She’ll talk to the people who make Muddy River News happen and will encourage debate on popular topics that affect our readers. We hope you enjoy “The Daily Muddy”.
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QUINCY — The return of QCT on the Road is buzzing with its 2022 traveling show, “Miss Electricity,” which tells the hilarious and heartwarming adventure of a young girl whose newfound superpowers cause her to lose sight of what’s important in life – friendship, family, and being happy with who you are. This show has two…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal artist Mark Wavering will showcase his artwork of flowers, illustrated with watercolors, in Hannibal’s Central Park from May 1-15 along the east side of sidewalk. Wavering has exhibited his artwork in venues in Hannibal, Moberly, Columbia and Quincy, Ill., and he has had several books of his artwork published. He recently…
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SAVERTON, Mo. — When I heard the words boat ride and caviar for this story, I thought to myself, “Well, that sounds just delightful.” Little did I know I was about to experience Mike Roe’s sloppy seconds. I still can’t believe I curled my hair for that boat ride. Clearly, I didn’t understand the assignment. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present its spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. This concert is free and open to the public. The Symphonic Band will perform: “Concerto D’Amore” by Jacob De Haan “Among The Clouds” by Brian Balmages…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will present its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. May 1, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The orchestra will capture Mother Nature and move us to the great outdoors with 11 nature themed pieces. The pieces to be offered by the orchestra are: “Ice…
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QUINCY — Concerts in The Plaza, presented by First Mid Bank and Trust with concert sponsor Shaker Hill, is set to resume May 6. All concerts are free of charge and will run from noon to 1:15 p.m., weather permitting. The concerts will be held in the First-Mid Bank and Trust plaza between Sixth and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration is open for the River Bluffs Paint Out. Hannibal and Canton will be the hosts of the two-day plein air painting event April 30-May 1. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they capture the community by creating paintings outdoors and on-site. Painters will converge upon Canton on April 30 and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Works of art created by 15 area community leaders paired with 15 artists/mentors will be auctioned April 28 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres/drinks and network. The art auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per…
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QUINCY — Prominent baseball historian and author Jack Bales will present a program on his book, “The Chicago Cub Shot for Love,” at 2 p.m. Sunday in the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is the host of the program, which is free and open to the public.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council fills its galleries each April with the Young Masters exhibit — select works by Hannibal’s fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students, including both public and parochial schools. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Holy Family 5th and 8th grades, Mark Twain Elementary, Oakwood Elementary, Veterans Elementary, Hannibal Middle…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 10th annual student “Show and Sell” spring exhibit is being held now through May 13 in the the Heath Center Art Gallery. The artist reception and awards ceremony was held on April 6. Steven Soebbing, chair of the fine arts department, judged this year’s art show that features numerous…
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MENDON, Ill. — Country music star Granger Smith and his alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr. will take the grandstand stage on July 30 during the Adams County Fair. The fair board announced Thursday the main grandstand entertainers for its 80th annual event. As a Nashville recording artist, Smith broke onto the national scene with “Remington,”…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will offer free Victorian Era American Frontier dance lessons beginning Monday for individuals 18 and older. Informational meetings will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 18 and 25 at the center. All other lessons will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3…
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QUINCY — After a two-year hiatus, Quincy Community Theatre celebrated the volunteer achievements of the 2020 and 2021 seasons on April 12 with its annual QUILTA ceremony at Pointe D’Vine. QCT Executive Director Burgundy Hill recognized current and former staff and board members for their devotion to the theatre as they navigated their way through…
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QUINCY — Bloody Mary…Bloody Mary… Bloody Mary. No, I am not talking about the seance ritual that is usually performed by elementary girls to call on the spirit of Mary Worth through a mirror. Or Mary Whales, Mary Jane, Mary Etc. …it’s folklore, folks. I am referring to a different kind of Bloody Mary… it’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will the site of the annual Baccalaureate Retrospective from April 18 to May 14, with an artist reception on from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on May 1. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibition presents a retrospective of each graduate’s growth and artistic development. Students exhibiting in the show…
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Gem City All Stars, the senior cheer squad for Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling in Quincy, took first place in Senior Level 2 Elite Division of the U.S. All Star Federation finals on April 9-10. The Gem City All Stars, comprised of girls and boys ages 12-18, competed against four other…
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QUINCY — The low-voice men’s ensemble Cantus will sing at 7:30 p.m. April 23 in Salem Evangelical Church, 435 S. Ninth. It will be the last concert of its season presented by the Quincy Civic Music Association. Cantus, a nine-man group, has toured throughout Canada, West Africa and Europe. The group has sung at…
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QUINCY – RiverFest Music Festival is moving from Fort Madison, Iowa, to Quincy this summer and will be held August 4-6. The Fort Madison riverfront is under construction, and RiverFest organizers made the decision to move the event down the Mississippi. Riverfest has been a staple of the Fort Madison community for 30 years. The…
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