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After a long COVID-induced pause in its 90-plus-year history, the Quincy Civic Music Association is presenting a full five-concert season to Quincy and the region. The season launches with TAKE3, a classical-pop smash-up of glittering musicians, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the John Wood Community College campus. Violinist Lindsay…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association opens its concert season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 with a tribute to one of America’s most cherished artists. Under the direction of Bruce Briney, the orchestra will perform “Ansel Adams: America” at Quincy Junior High School. Composed by Chris and Dave Brubeck, “Ansel Adams: America” integrates sweeping…
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QUINCY — When Bobbe White began writing a book about stress three years ago, she had no idea its 2021 release would coincide with the off-the-charts normal stress levels of today’s uncharted pandemic Facebook world. “There’s the COVID thing, the political thing, a sense of disarray,” White said. “People are on their last nerves. There…
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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, which features works by Connie Stephens, is available through the end of September. A native of Hannibal, Stephens enjoys taking family and vacation pictures, creating memories. Her interest in photography began to grow a few…
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QUINCY — Tickets now are on sale for the upcoming “Purple Xperience with special guest Micki Free” concert on Friday, Oct. 29 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace of Minneapolis. Front-man Marshall Charloff of Purple Xperience has been bringing the most authentic production of Prince and the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are encouraged to submit original works of art to the Hannibal Art Club’s 57th annual area artist exhibit and competition, ORiGINALE. Any 2-D and 3-D media are acceptable (except photography or computer-generated art). All works submitted must be original. Entry and fees are limited to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Explore the arts in a whole new way with an art experience with no art experience required. “Blooming Bouquet” Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will paint an acrylic painting of a fall-ish mixed flower bouquet on a 12”x12” gallery-wrapped canvas.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association kicks off its 2021-2022 concert season on Sept. 24 with the Route 66 Jazz Orchestra featuring guest singer, Hannibal vocalist Patrick Hedges. The orchestra will perform 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…
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Anjay Clark of Instant Replay won the first Muddy Mississippi Mixer award. Anjay created a Peach Long Island Tea FTW. Now, it would’ve been better if we had people actually TASTE the drinks. Maybe we’ll figure that out for next year. We received multiple nominations then picked the top three vote getters to get to…
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QUINCY- Many hundred area residents, musicians, actors, and artists made their way to the William Klingner Trail between 18th and 24th Streets at Quincy’s Bob Mays Park on Sunday to honor George Irwin, the Patron of Arts in Quincy (and far beyond). Their trek was richly rewarded with outstanding performances celebrating our community’s art legacy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will lead a pumpkin decorating project during the Rotary Club of Hannibal’s Harvest Hootenanny Festival from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Mark Twain Cave Complex. No fee for kids will be charged to attend the festival or participate in the project. There is a $5…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cancelled twice since 2020, the Hannibal Arts Council’s creative fundraiser “Bad Art by Good People” is back on Sept. 10. Works of art created by 15 area community leaders paired with artists/mentors will be auctioned at Finn’s Food & Spirits at 7 p.m. Attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres,…
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QUINCY — A cast of 12 performers has been selected to bring the Junie B. Jones book series to life on the Quincy Community Theatre stage in October. The cast for “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook” consists of: Caroline Seaman as Junie B. Jones Natalie Predmore as Grace Alexa Mosley as Lucille Reid Westemeyer as Handsome Warren…
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Sandwiches taste better when prepared by someone else. A study at Carnegie Melon University determined that old saying to be true. The study explained that when one focuses on a stimulus (the sandwich) for so long, it becomes less desirable or enjoyable after time. Makes sense. This must be where all those significant other “Honey, make…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — New members are welcomed to join The Hannibal Area String Orchestra, which will begin rehearsing for its Christmas 2021 concert on Sept. 11. Practices are on Saturday mornings from:9:15-10 a.m. — Beginning string orchestra10:10-10:55 a.m. — Intermediate string orchestra11:05-11:50 a.m. — Advanced string orchestra Practices are at Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Roland Fine Arts Center,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association kicks off its 2021-22 concert season at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 with the Route 66 Jazz Orchestra at the Roland Fine Arts Center on the Hannibal-LaGrange University campus. The Route 66 Jazz Orchestra is a 20-piece jazz band dedicated to the preservation and promotion of “Big Band” jazz through…
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HERE ARE OUR THREE FINALISTS! WATCH THE VIDEO, THEN VOTE BELOW:
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A nice crowd of friends and followers turned out to celebrate local author Ron Kinscherf’s first children’s book “The Baker’s Patio” on Sunday afternoon. “The Baker’s Patio” introduces the reader to the imaginary world of an ant colony living under the brick patio of an older couple, whose children have grown and moved away. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council’s Art Adventure workshop series, creative projects for kids ages 5-12, continues at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 with Kiln Fired Pottery. Tickets are $5 per child. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. To register, pay or request a scholarship, call the Hannibal Arts Council at 573-221-6545 or visit 105 S.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Auditions for Quincy Community Theatre‘s production of “Beauty and the Beast” will be Sept. 18-19. A large cast of actors, singers and dancers are needed. QCT is looking for men and women age 16 and older to fill many roles, as well as one child for the role of “Chip.” Many may associate the roles…
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In today’s world, our dogs and cats have become what is known to most pet owners as our “fur babies” They are family and family should take care of each other. Part of this care is grooming and maintenance; a place where a lot of people like to cut corners with both themselves and their…
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Brittany Boll talks to Anjay Clark of Instant Replay as our third and final finalist for the Muddy Mississippi Mixer contest.
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The second finalist in our Muddy Mississippi Mixer bartender contest is Caitlin Craig from Spring Street Bar. Brittany Boll gives us this preview.
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Muddy River Opera Company returns to the stage with the World Premiere of the opera Helen this weekend at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the John Wood Community College campus. Helen is an adaption of Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. This original opera was composed by Garrett Hope with the libretto by Quincy’s own…
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By BRITTANY BOLLSpecial for Muddy River News As I scrolled through social media, it seems the Midwest trend this vacation season was destination Destin. It was the choice for us and the 4.5 other million visitors of the Emerald Coast every year. Many minds think alike. The great ones make it happen. My family and…
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