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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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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Department of Theatre’s production of “12 Angry Jurors” continues tonight and concludes Sunday. The premise of the play focuses on a 19-year old man who has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. What appears to be an open-and-shut case quickly gains speed as one of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Brenda Beck Fisher will be the host of a beginning watercolor workshop session from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11 the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The workshop is designed for the beginner or for those who are familiar with the watercolor medium but are somewhat frustrated. Fisher will cover…
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When I write for Muddy River Vibe, it is usually about something that has piqued my interest and something I want to share with the general public. That is exactly what Jeff and Shelly Rasche do with their knowledge and skillsets of art, life, and good parties. They make it interesting, and they share it…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery and the Great River Watercolor Society will be the host of the watercolor workshop, “From Sketchbook Studies to Watercolor Works: A Creative Process,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 in Room 436 in QU’s Francis Hall, 18th and College. Brian Anderson will review the process of using a portable…
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QUINCY — A wide variety of vocal and instrumental selections will performed by area students at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department fall music concert. The event is set for 7 p.m. Friday in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at the Paul Heath Center at 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show…
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QUINCY — Seventeen Quincy Notre Dame music students were recently selected by audition to participate in the ILMEA District IV Festival to be held Nov. 6 at Western Illinois University in Macomb. All-District Band – Elias Rabe, junior, flute; Ella Damm, senior, contra-alto clarinet; Paul Steinkamp, sophomore, trumpet All-District Chorus – Ryan Bergman, sophomore; Olivia Fuqua, senior;…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine. Founded in 1995, the QAYC offers two singing groups for children in third through 12th grades. The Concert Choir is under the direction of Paul Shelor, who…
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Quincy Art Center’s latest satellite exhibit at Quincy Medical Group, “SeeMe: Race and Culture” by artist Faye Dant, will be on display through Dec. 22. The exhibit is on the second floor near the breezeway at Quincy Medical Group, 1118 Hampshire, and will be open during QMG’s regular business hours. An artist talk with Dant…
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QUINCY — The Brubeck Brothers Quartet will be playing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Morrison Theater in Quincy Junior High School. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet are making their centennial tour, a huge multimedia musical extravaganza focusing on Dave Brubeck, the great musician’s life and work. His famous musician sons play glorious jazz on…
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QUINCY – To say Sami Bearden was a reluctant superstar would be an understatement. In 2017, Sami and two Quincy friends, Savana Santos and Sam Backoff, decided to head off to Nashville to pursue a dream. Their band, “Avenue Beat”, had performed locally and the three young ladies decided to see where their talents would…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s wind ensemble will perform its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. The concert titled, “War and Peace,” represents powerful and dramatic musical arrangements such as Barber’s “Commando March,” as well as emotionally moving peaceful works featuring Holsinger’s…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is in search of artwork for the upcoming Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase. It is open to artists age 18 and older living within a 50-mile radius of Quincy. Artists may enter original work in any medium. All works must have been completed since November 2018…
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QUINCY – Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will be the site of an art exhibition featuring recent works from the Great River Watercolor Society members. The GRWS also will include its popular 2×2 paintings as well as new work produced in the last year. The exhibit will run Nov. 1 through Dec. 9. It is free and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council is offering free “Take and Make” pinecone owl project kits for kids ages 5-12 on two Saturday nights. The h-OWL-o-ween project is a free, fun and quick activity to take home and complete. Free project supply kits can be picked up at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S…
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Photos from Thursday night’s Quincy Notre Dame Homecoming Parade courtesy of Quincy Notre Dame and Erin Humphrey Haugh.
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The 25th QHS Octoberfest Invitational Parade and Field Competition will be held Saturday. Marching bands from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will travel down Quincy’s Maine Street beginning at 2 p.m. The parade will begin at 30th and Maine streets and continue west to Quincy Junior High at 14th and Maine. Area and traveling marching bands…
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Matthew Kirby submitted these photos of the annual Hannibal Band Day field show. The parade and field show celebrate local high school marching bands and is usually held on the second Tuesday in October.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Hannibal’s historic Main Street on Oct. 16-17 for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 45th annual Folklife Festival. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The festival features artists, artisans, makers selling traditional arts, fine arts…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council recently recognized several community members with 2021 Paragon Art Awards. Award winners were presented original, one-of-a-kind award pieces by Hannibal painter Greg Celenze. Rita Plowman won the Ultimate Paragon, the highest award presented each year. Plowman was recognized for her commitment and dedication to the Hannibal Arts Council,…
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QUINCY — Twenty-nine performers will make up the cast for “Beauty and the Beast” production by the Quincy Community Theatre on Nov. 26-28 and Dec. 2-5. Cruel and vain, a prince is cursed to live as a hideous beast unless he learns to love and be loved in return. Strong-willed and smart, Belle is a…
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Brittany Boll shows you the biggest walk-in beer cooler in Quincy and gets a tour of whiskey, wine, seltzers, rums and tequilas, including her beloved Jose, as the city’s newest liquor store opens its doors today.
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The “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic will feature works by Martha Mudd Adrian through the end of November. An award-winning local artist, Mudd Adrian paints in oils and acrylics and enjoys a variety of subjects with many of them evoking memories of family and…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s music department will be the host a fall choir concert featuring the university’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Clara Voce at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the QU Chapel in Francis Hall, 1800 College. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied…
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“This is not a time for jokes, Brittany.” Ugh. If I had a penny for every time that I had to hear that one … I would probably have a dollar. But if that lady with the cringeworthy, nagging voice knew the power behind laughter when used to combat pain … I’d probably only have…
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QUINCY – The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded Arts Quincy, America’s first arts council, the 2021 Arts Engagement in American Communities Award. The award includes a $10,000 grant to support community arts access projects in the coming year. The award recognizes nonprofits committed to engaging their communities in the arts through robust outreach, multi-disciplinary collaboration…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An exhibit of 103 original works by 57 artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal is open to the public and runs through Oct. 30 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The Hannibal Art Club’s 57th annual area artist exhibit and competition is called ORiGINALE. A variety of achievement,…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center art gallery will be the site of the Quincy Artists Guild’s art show, beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday with an opening reception to view artwork and meet the artists. Handmade greeting cards will be available for purchase during the reception. Visitors also will learn about the…
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Avenue Beat’s Sami Bearden, Savana Santos and Sam Backoff came onto the Nashville music scene with clever, relatable songs and a fresh sound. With wry songs like “Delight” and “Be A Bro,” and relatable anthems “Ruin That For Me” and “Broke,” Avenue Beat charmed their way into the hearts of fans and industry members alike. After signing with Big Machine Label Group’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will celebrate its 85th season with a lineup of eight performances that balances classic and contemporary and celebrates hope and happiness. A season reveal party was held Thursday night in the large shelter house at Upper Moorman Park. “In crafting the season for 2022, I wanted our audiences to experience sheer…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Office of Equity and Diversity is joining Campus Ministry to co-host a Catholic Spanish Mass in the QU Chapel, 1800 College, at 6 p.m. Saturday in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month. “The presence and contributions of Latin American culture in the United States are invaluable,” said Measha Ferguson Smith, program…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will present its eighth annual art history luncheon at noon on Oct. 1 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The luncheon will educate, enrich and engage through focusing on a famous painter, painting or art period, and it’s designed to fit into a workday lunch hour. …
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will once again light up Friars Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, September 30. This free event will start at 6 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from TCBY, The Yum Factory, The Red Light…
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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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Brittany Boll is interviewing each of the three finalists for the Muddy Mississippi Mixer competition. The first finalist is Chris Austin of the Taproom, 104 North 6th, Quincy. Here’s a sample of Brittany and Chris discussing cocktails. We will have interviews with the other two finalists next week and then you can start voting on…
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Adams Saloon is located at 1619 N. 735th Avenue, Liberty (It’s in Adams, but has a Liberty address). The Doggie Derby starts at 2:30 pm and Coyote Bill starts playing at 6 pm. The Western Catholic Union is sponsoring the event.
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Possibly the funniest thing I’ve seen online all year…
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by Karen Allen On the morning of Saturday, June 26, family and friends were given the opportunity to gather to reflect and share memories of the lives of Leon & Marilyn Kowalski. Their family hosted a special dedication and blessing of a memorial bench and tree planting in honor of their parents. All in…
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by Brittany Boll, #Qmunity Connoisseur All too often, people turn to social media to air their woes about government leadership, trash on the street, or potholes (*cough* raises hand) and there’s always a question down in the comments asking the squeaky wheel how often they volunteer or what have they done for their community? And…
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by Brittany Boll, Qmunity Connoisseur Rich with German roots, the Midwest mindset yearns to quench the thirst for that refreshing euphoria. Life on our river town is know for it’s drink culture. Birthday parties, church picnics, concerts, and a night on the town: every event revolves around the perfect beverage. With “a bar on every…
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Being a father is its own reward. But, you know, sometimes other rewards are nice, too. That’s why we’ve put together this list of small, nice things you can do for fathers this Father’s Day. We’re not talking about spending money (although, if you want to get a little something, check out these gifts for dad).…
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Q-Fest is a community celebration of the arts — musical, visual and culinary — that will be presented by Refreshment Services Pepsi on June 25-27 in historic downtown Quincy. Top GunZ will be the headliner band for the 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26 street concert sponsored by Adams Fiber. The concert will take place on…
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QUINCY – The second location of the Liquor Booth liquor store is bigger, and owner Adam Booth says it will be better. With 6,200 square feet to fill at 3530 Broadway, Booth says he plans to bring in more high-end product by expanding his bourbon and tequila selections. A massive walk-in cooler with an automatic…
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Small Town USA. © by Zakiah Sayeed This is a sleepy river town. A town where people sit on the culvert by the Mississippi and throw their lines in the water, with a hope of catching some Bass or Catfish. They don’t mind the time as it ticks by, winking at them, telling them that…
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by Brittany Boll, Qumunity Connoisseur Rumors from the barstools: A reputable regular of the pine let me in on a little secret… Quincy is getting a Target! Ok, if that isn’t the thriftiest way to get you to read on… Cheap, I know. But anything cheap will be a part of our past with the wave…
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QUINCY — Blues in the District just wasn’t the same last year. The pandemic forced organizers to forego attempts to have live concerts in Washington Park last summer. Instead, two concerts were held in the Washington Theater, and blues lovers could watch the events on Facebook. “People still loved it,” said Bruce Guthrie, executive director…
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We’re getting questions about an app. You can create one yourself and it is easy! First… Then type in www.muddyrivernews.com. Hit the button at the bottom of your iPhone with the arrow pointing up (listed above) and then go to “Add to Home Screen” (below). And look what happens! You have an app! And that…
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By BRITTANY BOLL, #Qmunity Connoisseur Tacos? Burritos? What’s coming out of your truck? From survival to trend, back to survival again, food trucks have been a part of the ever-changing food world. Here is your look inside the magic mobiles and the newest addition to our food #Qmunity. Charles Goodnight invented the chuck wagon in…
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The American Bar Association will honor four individuals and a law firm for demonstrating outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services for the poor and disadvantaged at a virtual program later this summer. The Pro Bono Publico Awards represent the top honors given by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, which over the years has…
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Quincy Community Theatre announced three large productions to launch QCT’s 2021 Fall Series. Sixteen months after it was scheduled to premiere on stage, the production of Chicago kicks it off in July followed by Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook in October and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in November. While QCT has offered two in-house productions this spring, the Fall…
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Quincy American Legion Post 37 serves breakfast most mornings. It’s a good fundraiser for the group. And every Monday a group of local Republicans hold court and start off their week with eggs, coffee and toast and an update on party activities, happenings and gossip. But a few days ago, the griddle at the Legion…
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You wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for your mom. #facts Before you take her to brunch, fix her dinner or buy her this year’s plant/flower combo, Here are a few things you need to think about before you do so. It might make you spend a couple of extra bucks on her. I love…
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Mayor Kyle Moore of Quincy, Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami and Mayor Brian Barnett of Rochester Hills, MI traveled to Doha as part of a delegation Suarez’s office told a Miami television station the trip was aimed at attracting “investments to Miami and to continue promoting Miami as a global destination for business and investment that will lead…
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