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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,…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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HANNIBAL, Mo.- The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal. The orchestra will play 11 pieces, each with a unique style that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Our selection of…
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QUINCY — Five Quincy Notre Dame students recently were named 2022 All-State musicians by the Illinois Music Education Association. Auditions were held throughout the state at nearly 300 Illinois high schools. Illinois students in grades 10-12 who were selected for the district level ensemble (QND is in District 4) are eligible for All-State. To be considered…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The orchestra will play 11 pieces. The selection of Christmas songs are: “Little Drummer Boy” a rhythmic arrangement of a beloved melody. Peaceful, yet energetic this piece…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre wants to put its fabric scraps from the costume shop to good use this winter with its Wrapped in Love event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza. Scraps will be turned into quilts for people in need of a warm blanket…
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QUINCY— Audiences will be treated to a variety of vocal and instrumental selections performed by area students during a holiday music concert presented by John Wood Community College’s fine arts department at 7 p.m. Friday in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at the JWCC Paul Heath Center, 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and…
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Hannibal High School will have its presentation of the musical “Mamma Mia!” beginning Thursday at the Hannibal High School auditorium. The show features songs from the singing group “ABBA”. Performances are 7 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday and 7 pm Saturday.
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QUINCY — The Heath Center Art Gallery, on the lower level of the Paul Heath Fine Arts Center at John Wood Community College, 48th and Harrison, is the site of a display of plein air paintings by Jamie Green of Quincy through Dec. 17. Green works in watercolor, pen and ink, pencil and marker. He creates…
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Situated in the Iowa River valley 25 miles northwest of Iowa City, the seven Amana Colonies are more than just another National Historic Landmark. Occupying 26,000 acres of rolling farmland, forests, and vineyards, Amana is, perhaps, the world’s geographically-largest church. Amana (which means “remain true” and is taken from the Bible’s Song of Solomon) was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will offer its popular Holly Jolly Holiday Workshop as a “take and make” program. Kids ages 5 to 12 can create holiday projects at home by picking up project kits that include supplies and instructions for projects. Projects to be included in the packets include a variety of…
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MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough chats with Muddy River Vibe writer Brittany Boll about the biggest bar night of the year.
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QUINCY — Kelly Eddington’s painting, “Like Father Like Daughter,” was named best of show at the 2021 Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Award winners were announced at a reception on Friday. Submission for the showcase was open to artists 18 years of age and older living…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department will be the host of a Saxophone Day for high school students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 18th and Seminary Road. The day will bring together local high school saxophone players to form a saxophone choir. Participants will spend…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s campus ministry and choral departments will be the host the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Francis Solanus Parish, 1721 College Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments in the parish hall will follow. “Lessons and Carols is an ancient service…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. – The Quincy University music department will present “Gloria! A Christmas Concert” at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Francis Solanus Parish, 1721 College Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied by Laura Kammerer on the piano and organ, the Quincy University choirs will sing “Gloria, RV…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a “Share the Joy” fundraising dinner and presentation at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. The event will offer homemade soups, breads and desserts followed by a presentation on the history of St. Nicholas. Share the Joy combines food for the body, knowledge…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Masters of Soul will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely Road, as the second concert of the Hannibal Concert Association’s 2021-22 concert season. For those without a season or patron membership, tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Single, season and patron member…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Moments That Matter fund, along with the Quincy Public Library, was the host two readings by author Tracy Schlepphorst on Nov. 10 in the Quincy Public Library. Schlepphorst had her dog, Ripley, with her, and all those in attendance received a copy of her book, “Eden and Her Happy.” The readings are…
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