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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has announced an open call for its upcoming art exhibit, themed “Connections.” An open call is an invitation for artists and collectors of all levels to submit their work for display in a public exhibition. Artists of all mediums, as well as collectors of art, are invited to respond.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of September, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from Hannibal High School entries from the 2024 Young Masters…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey, will host a special gallery discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The discussion is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A captivating panel discussion will feature local and regional Riverwork Project contributors alongside its creator, Sun Smith-Forêt. This experience…
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QUINCY — Maverick’s Landing Zone Lounge and Venue, 500 S. Eighth, will celebrate Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, to recognize one year of business in the downtown. Friday night is billed as country night, with Saturday labeled rock night. Doors will open at 5 p.m. each night with music beginning at approximately 6…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After 11 years and 10 seasons, Joe Anderson has stepped down as executive director for Bluff City Theater. He will assume a board role and continue to focus on fundraising and grant writing. Jayme Brown, who has served as production manager since 2021, took on the title of artistic director effective July…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The July/August Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by artist Brenda Benson. Benson was born and raised in Hannibal and now lives in Monroe City. She taught art for 26 years in public schools. Upon her retirement, Benson…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs.” To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature snapshots of your favorite feline or canine —portraits, in action, funny, cute and precious. The images will…
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QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex will be the site for “Summer of Rhythm Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The evening will see the return of the West African drum and dance troupe Afriky Lolo, a performance by the Quincy Concert Band’s low brass ensemble and the Beat Arts Academy.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A matching challenge campaign for The Legacy Theater Foundation could raise up to $150,000 to help pay for cost-saving improvements to the theater in Carthage. The campaign was announced at the theater June 22 during the Twitty and Lynn concert. Three donors from the area have each pledged $25,000 for a matching…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre invites you behind the curtain to discover its vibrant summer musical, “Newsies.” Discovery Night is a free event, open to the public, beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. The cast and production team will engage the audience in discussing the real-life events the musical is based on, how…
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QUINCY — Tyree Entertainment, in collaboration with Ruff Flow Entertainment, recently announced the upcoming “Quincy Sounds of Motown” concert at the Oakley Lindsay Center on Saturday, Oct. 19. This night of entertainment will feature two icons of Motown music — G.C. Cameron and Paul Williams, Jr. Cameron is perhaps best known as the lead singer…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb welcomes people to the front lawn of City Hall this summer for performances by the Macomb Municipal Band. Performances will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, August 15. These events are free and open to the public. Those attending…
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QUINCY — Midwest Monster Promotions will present Slozzfest 2024 on Saturday, July 6, at the State Street Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with music beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for all ages. Make plans to attend and hear the music of:
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-25 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts…
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QUINCY — Union United Methodist Church, Vermont Street United Methodist Church and Melrose Chapel have teamed up to bring a night of worship to Quincy. People of all ages can enjoy the music stylings of Christian recording artists Jason Gray and Nedy on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Kroc Center. General admission…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy will welcome the Illinois Arts Council for an in-person informational session on its new grant opportunities at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, at Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The informational session and Q&A will last about 60-90 minutes. An RSVP is not required but will ensure you receive updates before or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association recognized eight people and families at a ceremony on May 18 at Quincy Country Club. These charter members of the Key Holder Club donated $151,000 to the organization’s endowment fund. For more than 75 years, the QSOA has been a part of the region’s performing arts community, providing…
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QUINCY — Quincy fiber artist Ann Miller Titus is presenting work from her latest series at Cartel Strategies’ Paperboat Gallery, 900 N. Tucker, in St. Louis. This exhibition, titled “A Language for Connection,’ will run through Aug. 4. In 2022, Titus began to think about connection… how we wander and stumble and sometimes crash into…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists submitted images of original works for the ninth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. There were 183 entries submitted this year, including 133 entries in the adult division and 50 in the youth division. Adult division winning images to be featured on a digital billboard are…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Arts Quincy will offer a movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex, 701 N. Eighth. The featured movie will be the live-action version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” shown on a giant LED screen. The Quincy Children’s Museum, Quincy Art Center and Quincy Public…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater recently announced a new school field trip program for the 2024-2025 school year called “Inspiring Imaginations Series.” This free series invites young people from local schools to four shows at the theater from October 2024 through March 2025. All titles showcase nationally touring professional theater companies. “Our school series…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will be the host of a handmade market from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Those attending can shop at more than 45 vendors selling crafted products. Offerings at the market will include furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecaries, ceramics, art, books, candles, vintage upcycled wares and more. Enjoy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with musicians Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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