Muddy River Vibe
Meet Brittany and Tiffany, two gorgeous 3-year-old tabby sisters with stunning green eyes and hearts full of love! These sweet girls are the best of friends and would love to stay together as a bonded pair. They’re incredibly sweet, affectionate, and love cuddling up with their favorite humans. Brittany and Tiffany are spayed, microchipped, and…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — January, an up-and-coming band from Quincy, Ill., will perform Friday, Feb. 21, at Halls Hall and Chuckwagon, 220 S. Main. January brings a fresh and vibrant sound to the music scene. Comprised of young musicians, January blends various genres to create a captivating experience for audiences. Their music, characterized by heartfelt lyrics…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, recently announced the History Happy Hour program at the museum for February. Rob Mellon, local historian and executive director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, will present “Mission Impossible: The Washington Peace Conference of 1861,” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. A…
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QUINCY — The cast of “Waitress” at the Quincy Community Theatre is ready to serve up a story filled with heart, hope and a lot of pie. Waitress performances are March 14-16 and March 20-23. Flex season ticket holders may reserve their tickets now, and general tickets go on sale Feb. 18. Seating is reserved.…
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QUINCY — Twenty-two Quincy High School students participated as Illinois All-State musicians during the Illinois Music Educators Association Convention in Peoria from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1. More than 10,000 students from elementary, junior high and high schools around Illinois participated in a virtual audition process during the fall of 2024. Of those auditions, more…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center recently announced the winners of its 51st annual high school student art competition. This year’s Best of Show was awarded to Kaitlyn Spence for her oil painting, “Pursuit.” Second place went to “Newspaper Boat,” a photograph by Kayden Warner, and third place went to “Large River Birch Bowl,” a…
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Brittany Boll and Emma Dalke get to sample the cuisine at the Indian Grill House, which is opening TODAY at 1800 State in Quincy.
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QUINCY — Have a play in your heart? Have you always wanted to unlock it and write that play, but you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment? Maybe you’ve been working on a play (or plays). and all you need is an audience? Now is the time. Submissions are open for the Quincy Community Theatre…
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QUINCY —Quincy University’s Music Department will be the host for auditions for its Virtuoso Awards on Saturday, Feb. 15. QU will award up to four full-tuition scholarships to high school seniors. The scholarships are renewable each year the student attends QU and participates in the music program, regardless of major. Other music scholarships will be…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Theatre Department of Culver-Stockton College’s production of “Staged Readings” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb. 15, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Mabee Foundation Little Theatre/Black Box in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Admission is free to all C-SC…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery will be exhibiting the work of art by students from Hannibal-LaGrange University and Culver-Stockton University during February. An opening reception was held Feb. 8. The gallery is pleased to be presenting the extraordinary talent that is being developed by two of the college art programs in the region.…
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Meet Indigo, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu with a heart as sweet as his fluffy face! This adorable little guy is a bundle of joy, always ready for snuggles, belly rubs, and the occasional walk around the block. Indigo is in perfect health, microchipped for his safety, neutered, and up to date on all his yearly…
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CANTON, Mo. — Andrew D. Walsh, professor of religion and philosophy at Culver-Stockton College, has been recognized for his contribution to The Routledge Handbook of Politics and Religion in Contemporary America, a comprehensive volume that explores the intersection of politics and religion in contemporary society. The book, edited by Jeffrey Hayes and leading scholars in…
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Donna Grote has not performed on Broadway, but she’s doing a concert filled with tunes that have been. Grote and Raintree Arts Council will present “A Salute to Broadway” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at The Apple Shed in Clarksville. Tickets will be available at the door at $10 for adults…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will host a dinner and performance event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Soup Dinner + Concert combines two great things: food for the body and music for the soul. Admission includes music by HAC executive director and pianist Michael Gaines. Before the…
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Get to the The Liquor Booth for your Super Bowl booze needs. And you might as well grab the Valentine’s Day wine while you are at it.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, directed by Bruce Briney, will present Adventures and Explorations, a concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Mart Heinen Athletic Booster Club will be the host of its 35th annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The event is open to the public and features all-you-can-eat chili and soup tasting.…
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QUINCY — Quincy area organizations that direct projects toward literacy will benefit from the Altrusa Club trivia night to be held Saturday, March 1, at Knights of Columbus in Father McGivney Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The cost to enter is $100 per team of up to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA, in partnership with Kelly’s Tavern, is sponsoring the 42nd annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 16, at Kelly’s Tavern. This cherished community event supports the YMCA’s healthy living programs. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to runners, walkers and strollers of all ages. Participants…
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Meet Zeus, a handsome 2-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a striking black-and-white coat and a heart as big as his name! This sweet, affectionate boy is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to find a family to share his love with. Zeus is the perfect combination of playful…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees and Golden Eagle held the Wing Ding at the Admiral Coontz Armory on Jan. 25. More than 800 people attended the event which included a chili dog eating contest, beer Olympics and a hot wing eating contest. Awards were given for first, second and third place for chili, best…
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QUINCY — Golden Collective recently announced the return of 217 Day at Quincy Brewing Company from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. 217 Day was created to honor and celebrate the people and places that keep Quincy moving forward. This event highlights the 217 area code with a lineup of local artisans, brews…
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BARRY, Ill. — John Ator, a senior at Western High School, recently published his first graphic novel, “Thunder Bread.” This project began as an independent study course at the high school. Ator utilized Adobe InDesign to bring “Thunder Bread” to life. The graphic novel is now available on Barnes and Noble’s online platform. Ator also…
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January: Clean up your act