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board members Executive Committee: Mark McDowell Holly Cain Danielle Fleer Heather Keller-Giltner Kellie Henke At Large: Anne Cashman Daniel McCleery Michael Smith Jennifer Teter Endowment Chair: Dave Oakley Welcome New Board Members:

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contents 4 LETTER FROM THE Director 5 Arts Legacy 6 Music Symphony Finale Out of This World The Science of Sound Free Live Music Events This Spring Quincy Park Band to Open 70th Season Mark Twain's Summer Concert Series Returns 14 Humanities Monthly Program at the History Museum Community Centered Librarian Making an Impact Explore the Life & Times of Ulysses S. Grant in April Museum Showcasing Early Quincy at Work Preserves Home Tour and Garden Party on May 5 Sister City Going Big for 30th Anniversary 20 CALENDAR 22 EXHIBITIONS 23 Art Education Summer Camps 24 Theater Make an Impact, Volunteer Be in the Spotlight: Audition Twain's Comedy, Is He Dead?, Coming to QCT 28 Visual Arts Generation Painters Featured in Heath Gallery JWCC Visual Arts Scholarships Available Reveal Gala Set for April 7 Artists Wanted for Domestic Pet Exhibits Responding to the World Through Art 34 ETC 37 BUSINESS DONORS/FUNDERS 38 DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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Letter From The Director

Dear Art Patrons: As I’m writing this issue’s note, the fantastically talented kids at Quincy Notre Dame High School have just wrapped up their annual Spring Show, and the students at Quincy Senior High are gearing up for New Faces, their annual variety show, which will be held April 5th – 8th. When I attend these arts events at our local high schools, I am struck by the quality and sophistication of these performances. Not only are the performers on stage singing, acting, dancing or playing to the very best of their ability, but the sound, the lights, the set design and the auditorium all come together to create an experience that is so engaging, you’d be forgiven if you forgot you were watching high school students!

Right now, many schools and administrators are trying their hardest to combat bullying and increase engagement for their marginalized students, and it occurs to me that these big performances are one of the few places where kids from all different backgrounds and from everywhere in the social strata of a high school are working together toward one goal. There’s a quiet kid in the light booth who knows what a gobo is and how to calculate the angle and beam spread of every spotlight in the auditorium. There’s a group of students who generally love to spend their weekends playing video games, but right now are learning the ins and outs of running a sound board to optimize the acoustics for a soloist or a group. There’s a student on stage right now who’s stepped out of her comfort zone for the first time and, even though her heart is pounding, she will walk up to the mic and address a crowd. And there is a

small army of kids who have met after school for weeks to build and paint sets to bring an artistic vision to life. This group of young people, all very different in their everyday lives, have come together to dedicate their time and talent to staging a show we can all enjoy. They’ve formed a creative community in which everyone is important. For a moment, mistakes are forgotten and triumphs are celebrated as one big team. At the end of a show, it’s a tradition for kids to scribble their names in a group on a wall backstage. We can go back and look at these names and remember that, though each student is forging their own path through their time in high school, these kids found a home and belonging in the arts. Your Partner in All the Arts,

Laura Sievert

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Legacy

Arts Quincy (The Quincy Society of Fine Arts)

just celebrated 70 years as Quincy's umbrella organization for All the Arts, and so much of that success and longevity is because of generous donors who understand how important it is to have the Quincy Society of Fine Arts acting as a voice for the entire creative community. We hope that when you think about planned giving, you'll consider supporting Arts Quincy and our mission to expand arts access to every member of the community. Planned gifts offer a great opportunity for you to continue a legacy of supporting music, theatre, visual art and humanities for many years to come, and may also help you realize select tax/estate benefits. Arts Quincy, America's First Arts Council, has worked since 1947 to support all of the fine arts nonprofits in the area with media, resources and funding that make the arts part of the fabric of Quincy. We are committed to the highest levels of stewardship of your donations, and were recently awarded the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Nonprofit Ethics because we know our donors expect transparency and effectiveness with their funds. For more information on how you can create a legacy gift that supports all the fine arts for years to come, please call 217-222-3432 or email director@artsquincy.org to set up an appointment with Laura Sievert, Executive Director, and Dave Oakley, Endowment Chair.

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Symphony Finale Out of This World! Quincy Symphony Orchestra Presents “Science & Symphony” Concert Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus & Youth Chorus The Planets Concert Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 pm Morrison Theater, QJHS Dr. José Francisco Salgado’s passion for astronomy began when he found one of his father’s books on the moon landing. “I was captivated by the fact that we visited another world and the technology that took us there,” says Salgado. “I wanted to study space. I didn’t even know the word 'astronomy.'"

Dr. José Francisco Salgado

He achieved that dream, becoming an astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and an adjunct professor at Benedictine University. Later Salgado applied his skills in illustration and photography to create astronomy-themed artwork that would "provoke curiosity and a sense of wonder about the Earth and the Universe". This evolved into a series of projects where art is used to communicate science and to inspire people to learn about science on their own. The flagship project of this series has been the Science and Symphony films that consist of live performances of classical music accompanied by high-definition science films. 6

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The Quincy Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has teamed up with Salgado for a Science and Symphony performance at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 21. The QSO, under the direction of Dr. Bruce Briney, will perform Gustav Holst’s The Planets as Salgado’s critically acclaimed film plays on Morrison Theater’s new 20-foot projection screen. The screen and accompanying technology is a gift to the Quincy Junior High School through a collaborative effort of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association (QSOA), Quincy Public Schools (QPS), QPS Foundation, The Marion Gardner Jackson Trust and Encore! Symphony Volunteer Council.

"By partnering with symphony orchestras, scientific and educational institutions, this project connects disciplines such as astronomy, photography, music, and storytelling to increase the understanding and appreciation of these uniquely human endeavors."

By partnering with symphony orchestras, scientific and educational institutions, this project connects disciplines such as astronomy, photography, music, and storytelling to increase the understanding and appreciation of these uniquely human endeavors. The films feature images,

animations and science visualizations from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), as well as historical illustrations. They follow the tempo and tone set by the music, and are intended to be art pieces that inspire audiences and encourage them to learn more about the music and the universe.

"It gives the impression that the film came first and then someone scored the music, when in fact, it's the opposite." Salgado says audiences may expect a “pretty slideshow,” but instead he created “a film that follows the tone and the tempo of the music very closely—a film that augments the music instead of competing for attention. It gives the impression that the film came first and then someone scored the music, when in fact, it’s the opposite.”

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Dr. Salgado will take up a short-term residency in Quincy the week before the concert and conduct demonstrations at area schools. He’ll also discuss the creation of Science and Symphony films prior to The Planets performance on Saturday, April 21. The orchestra will also debut the newly commissioned “Steel and Smoke” by Illinois composer Jacob Bancks. “Steel and Smoke” is based loosely on the poem by Carl Sandburg. The QSO commissioned Bancks to write the piece to honor Briney’s 10th year as conductor, which coincides with the organization’s 70th anniversary. The Quincy Symphony Chorus, Quincy Area Youth Chorus, John Wood Community College Choir and Quincy University choirs join forces in a performance of movements from “Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjeilo. This spiritually-uplifting music, orchestrated for Dr. Phyllis strings and choir, uses ancient texts to take Robertson the audience on a journey from the heavens to earth. The Symphony Chorus is directed by Dr. Phyllis Robertson. The Youth Chorus is directed by Paul Shelor and Amy Walker.

The Grand Prize Drawing for the 13th Annual QSOA Raffle will be held at the conclusion of the intermission. Raffle proceeds support the many programs of the QSOA. The grand prize of $1,000, second place prize of two Hamilton tickets, third place prize of two SkyWest round trip tickets to Chicago and fourth place prize of two QSOA season tickets will be awarded. Raffle tickets are on sale for $10 each or 12/$100, and may be purchased at the concert, in advance from any orchestra, chorus, Encore! or Symphony Board member, or by calling the Symphony office at 217-222-2856.

Tickets for The Planets are available in advance at Quincy HyVee, County Market, Sturhahn Jewelers, the symphony office or qsoa.org. Tickets are $15 for seniors and $18 for adults. Thanks in part to support from the Tracy Family Foundation, children 18 and under are admitted free to all QSO concerts. Current students, faculty and staff of Quincy University, Hannibal-LaGrange University and Culver-Stockton College are admitted free by showing their school identification. The Golden Baton Season Sponsors are the Knapheide Manufacturing Company and Blessing Health System. The concert is made possible in part by Concert Sponsor Mercantile Bank, Music Sponsors Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, Media Sponsor WGEM and the Irwin Family Fund through the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area. artsquincy | April/May 2018

Sound

The Science of The Quincy Symphony Orchestra

has us inspired to look at the intersection of sound, art and science! Try this cool Tonoscope experiment at home to "see" sound!

What You'll Need:

• Round Container- Try an oatmeal or ice cream container! • A Large Balloon, big enough to cover the top of the container • Large Rubber Band • Two Paper Towel Tubes • Tape • Scissors • Sugar or Salt

For more fun ideas in science, art and music, check out academy.animaljam.com.

Instructions:

Parents: Please help smaller children with the scissors!

1. Trace and cut out a hole at the bottom of the container the size of your towel tube. 2. Trace and cut a hole at one end of the top towel tube so that you're able to insert the other tube. 3. Cut a 1.5 inch rectangle off of the top tube of the L shape, then insert it in the hole you cut in the bottom tube. 4. Secure with tape and tape off the end of the bottom tube. 5. Secure the balloon over the mouth of your object with a rubber band. 6. Pour a small amount of sugar or salt on the top. Sing and talk into the tube and watch what happens! Try different notes and volumes and talk about the different things the salt does when you change the sound!

We are so excited to share with you a great new feature on our website: a new events calendar! This attractive, modern calendar will allow you search for specific events, save events in your calendar, share listings with your friends and family, choose a viewing format you prefer and much more! See it at artsquincy.org/CalendarOfEvents and be sure to bookmark the page for quick, easy access as new events are added frequently.

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At School with Arts Quincy The Arts are essential to education and Arts Quincy is committed to making the arts available to every student through our Instant Arts Classroom and Arts Dollars programs. In the 2017/2018 school year, Arts Quincy and our generous donors have provided over 125 projects at 17 area public and parochial schools and have served 7500 students. Our programs have seen a 300% increase in requests over the past 3 years. Please watch this short video to learn more about this program!

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Jupiter String Quartet

Music Scholarships! Music Auditions Friday, April 20 from 11 am – 5 pm John Wood Community College John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department will hold vocal and instrumental auditions for high school seniors, first-time college students and transfer students for 2018-19 Academic Music Scholarship Awards. Auditions will be held on Friday, April 20 at the Heath Center on the JWCC Quincy campus from 11 am – 5 pm. Appointments are preferred but walkins will be accommodated.

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Students should prepare at least two contrasting vocal or instrumental pieces for the audition. An accompanist will be provided, but students may bring their own if preferred. For scholarship requirements, additional information and to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Steven Soebbing, instructor of music and theatre, at 217-641-4999 or ssoebbing@jwcc.edu.

QCMA's 91st Season Wraps Up With Jupiter String Quartet Jupiter String Quartet Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 pm St. John's Anglican Parish

Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Hy-Vee Broadway and Harrison locations, Kirlin's, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center, and Java Jive (Hannibal) or through the website below. Tickets will be available at the door for $17. Students through high school are admitted free to all QCMA concerts.

Join Quincy Civic Music Association (QCMA) for the finale of its 91st Concert Season with the international awardwinning Jupiter String Quartet! The well-loved quartet is an important voice in the world of chamber music and has given concerts all over the world. Attendees should be prepared for a deeply "Their performances are empathetic performance masterful, technically solid that will grip your heart and artistically inspiring." and never let go!

For more information, please go to quincycivicmusic.org, or call 217-224-5499. Follow QCMA on Facebook.

The Washington Post "Their concerts are Students through intense and intimate, and high school are they sweep the audience admitted FREE as are many college along with them. The members have an emotional depth and a special sense of students and faculty members with connection when they play together. " identification. For further information,

This tightly-knit group will perform Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 pm at St. John's Anglican Parish, located 7th and Hampshire. 10

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Spring Concert at John Wood Spring concert Friday, May 4 at 7 pm John Wood Community College Audiences will be treated to a variety of music during John Wood Community College’s Spring Music Concert on Friday, May 4 at 7 pm in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. JWCC’s Choir, Band and Vocal Show Ensemble will perform a showcase of pieces and staged scenes from musicals such as Dear Evan Hansen and Les Miserables. Pop hits by Charlie Puth, Christina Perri and Billy Joel will be performed as well as choral selections from around the world. Admission is $5 for adults. Students are admitted free of charge. Proceeds from the event will support JWCC music group tours. The vocal show ensemble and choir are under the direction of Dr. Steven Soebbing, JWCC music and theatre instructor, and the band is under the direction of Adam Stombres. For more information, visit jwcc.edu.

Spring is Full of Music at Culver-Stockton College Spring Pops Concert Monday, April 9 at 7:30 pm Culver-Stockton College Spring at Culver-Stockton College means Pops! The Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Choirs will mix and match their talents to feature many delightful styles of music on Monday, April 9 at 7:30 pm in Campbell Auditorium. The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Tom Polett, will showcase the improv skills of its seniors. This year’s jazz soloists include three graduating students who will also play in the Trombone Choir. The Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Trent Hollinger, will reproduce the likness of a Sunday afternoon bandstand concert with Wagner’s Cathedral Processional from Lohengrin, followed by De Meij’s Aquarium before finishing up with Rikudim, based on the Klezmer of Jewish wedding dances. The Concert and Chamber Choirs, directed by Professor Scotty Allison, will dip into vocal jazz, a cappella, folk music, gospel music and light classics, ranging from the wistful voyageur song Shenandoah to Offenbach’s operetta favorite Neighbors’ Chorus.

Casual Classic concerts Sundays, April 15 & 22 at 2 pm Hannibal Arts Council At 2 pm on Sundays April 15 and 22, C-SC will perform in the Hannibal Arts Council’s reimaged Casual Classics Concerts series, the first Sunday being a Faculty Showcase and the second being a solo piano recital by Dr. Dylan Marney.

Camerata 808 Tuesday, May 8 at 8:08 pm Culver-Stockton College The performance year will finish on Tuesday, May 8 with a nod to the past and a toast to an exciting future opened

by stunning advances in technology in Camerata 808. Camerata will welcome the C-SC Wind Ensemble to explore multimedia collaborations with Russell Peck’s Cave and with video sound painting in Eric Schultz’s Fireflies. Camerata explorers will then pay homage to the avant-garde co-creation classic Living Room Music by John Cage while contrasting it with today’s gestures and sound packages from the world of Launchpad and other cutting-edge digital composition technology in their own original compositions. The performance will begin at the signature time of 8:08 pm in Mabee Little Theatre.

The C-SC Division of Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts presents spring concerts free to the public as part of its Performing Arts and Academic and Cultural Events programming. For further information and ticket reservations, contact the FALA Office at 573-288-6346 or visit the C-SC website at culver.edu.

(Left to right) Jan Kendrick, Debbie VonderHaar and Marianne Peters. Photo Submitted by Susan Deege.

Meet the Musicians

Jan Kendrick, Debbie Vonderhaar and Marianne Peters each began playing their oboes at a young age. It takes years to perfect the sound of this unique and beautiful instrument. The women love that the oboe has some of the most beautiful music written for it, both in ensembles and in solo repertoire. Through many opportunities to practice and perform, these three Quincy Concert Band members have become lifelong friends. After a successful spring performance this past March, the Quincy Concert Band is preparing for its fall concert. Save the date for All That Jazz! on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 pm in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. The band is currently seeking saxophonists to join. Learn more by emailing quincyconcertband@gmail.com. Visit quincyconcertband.org for more information and history.

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FREE Live Music E QU Faculty Recital & Hawk Express Jazz Band Faculty Recital Sunday, April 15 at 3 pm Hawk Express Jazz Band Sunday, May 6 at 3 pm Quincy University Quincy University’s Music Department will host a faculty music recital on Sunday, April 15. Fr. Dennis Schafer, OFM, will perform several pieces on the clarinet. Schafer will be accompanied by Dr. Christine Damm (clarinet), Amy Stollberg (vocals), Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM (harp), Sue Winking (flute), Lana

Anderson (oboe), Michael Saul (French horn) and Cathy Flick (bassoon).

The Jazz Band is under the direction of Dr. Christine Damm, Assistant Professor of Music. Sam Dust, vocalist, and Josh del Rosario, bari saxophone player, will join the Jazz Band for arrangements.

The Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform a Spring Jazz Showcase Concert on Sunday, May 6.

Both performances are free and open to the public and begin at 3 pm in the Connie Niemann Center for Music (17th and Seminary Road). For more information, call 217-228-5432 ext. 3159. Dr. Christine Damm

Quincy Park Band to Open 70th Season! theme songs of the five military service branches) and play patriotic music including America the Beautiful, The Stars and Stripes Forever and America.

Memorial Day Concert Monday, May 28 Electric Blue at 5:30 pm Quincy Park Band at 6:30 pm Madison Park

Since 1948, regional musicians have volunteered their talents to make up the band. Director Keith Wiemelt looks forward to the return of more than 100 gifted musicians who perform through June and July!

The Quincy Park Band’s 70th summer concert season will kick off on Monday, May 28 at 5:30 pm with the traditional Memorial Day concert with special guests Electric Blue, Quincy Senior High School Show Choir! Attendees will salute our local veterans and honor those who gave their lives while serving our country during this patriotic concert.

Whether this is your first concert or your 100th, the park band provides residents and visitors with a fun, casual evening in the park to relax with family and friends! Thanks to generous corporate sponsors and donations from the public, the

Starting at 6:30 pm, the band will give a salute to the Armed Forces (featuring the

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Quincy Park Band is able to provide this high-quality entertainment for free! In addition to the normal concert schedule at Madison Park, special concerts are held on Independence Day at the Illinois Veterans’ Home and a holiday performance at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in December. See a full concert schedule below. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Kroc Center Worship Theatre at 405 Vermont St. The rainout phone number is 573-312-0637. Musicians interested in playing in the band should email kwiemelt@ quincynotredame.org or call 617-2997153 for details. Auditions are not required. For general information, visit quincyparkband.com. The QHS Show Choir, Electric Blue, will open with a variety of songs and dance numbers at 5:30 pm. The show choir consists of 40 talented singers and dancers, as well as a dedicated crew. Under the direction of Paul Shelor and Kathi Dooli, show choir members perform across Illinois and in exciting venues throughout the Midwest.

Events This Spring! Live Music Fridays Downtown Concerts in the Plaza Fridays, April 27, May 4, 11 & 18 from 12 – 1:15 pm First Mid-Illinois Plaza

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Mark Twain's Summer Concert Series Returns! Music Under the Stars Thursday, May 31 at 7 pm Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Historic Hill St., Hannibal The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is excited to begin the 2018 Music Under the Stars Concerts on Thursday, May 31. The local band Steppin’ Back will kick off this popular concert series. Grab your friends, your favorite chair and head to downtown Hannibal for another great season of free outdoor concerts! Music Under the Stars Concerts will continue every Thursday through August 30 from 7 – 9 pm on Historic Hill Street, right outside Twain’s Boyhood Home. Various nonprofit organizations, school clubs and groups will sell food on-site. Beverage vendors will sell water, soda and adult beverages. If you are interested in becoming a vendor to raise funds for your organization, please call Melissa Cummins at 573-221-9010 ext. 404 to discuss available dates. For weekly concert information, updates including participating vendors and weather related announcements, be sure to like the Music Under the Stars Facebook page. For more information about the concerts or the museum, please visit marktwainmuseum.org.

Mark your calendar for the return of Concerts in the Plaza! Each Friday from April 27 through May 18, a local musician will perform live during the lunch hour. The concerts are held at the First MidIllinois Bank Plaza, located beside St. Boniface Church on Maine Street. Bring a friend and enjoy this fun (and free!) activity, presented by The District! Concerts are from 12 –1:15 pm and will also take place on Fridays, May 4, 11 and 18. Limited bench seating is available so feel free to bring a lawn chair. Food will be available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring your own. To learn more about the concerts, upcoming events or to see what Quincy's

Local singer/songwriter Kayla Obert sings during a 2017 Concert in the Plaza. Photo courtesy of Mike Sorensen/Bad Wolf Media

historic downtown has to offer, visit thedistrictquincy.com. Check out the June/July issue for the summer concert schedule of Blues in the District's 21st Anniversary season!

Sunday Music Series Dr. Dylan Marney Sunday, April 29 at 4 pm Quincy Recorder Group Sunday, May 20 at 4 pm Unitarian Church Celebrate the artistry of fine musicians at two recitals this spring at Sunday Music Series! These intimate musical performances are the perfect opportunity to experience different instruments and styles up. It’s a great activity to share as a family on a Sunday afternoon.

Dr. Dylan Marney will play the piano on April 29 and Quincy's Recorder Group is scheduled to perform on May 20. These concerts will Dr. Dylan be at the Unitarian Church, Marney located at 16th and Hampshire. There is no charge to attend the concerts, as the performers freely share their talents. Donations are appreciated. For more information or to learn about performing in the 2018-19 season, please call Dr. Phyllis Robertson at 217-228-2866.

Golden Gospel at Prairie Mills The Perrys Friday, April 20 at 7 pm The Hoppers Sunday, May 13 at 6 pm Prairie Mills Windmill, Golden The Golden Historical Society is bringing two free concerts to the Prairie Mills Windmill this spring! On Friday, April 20, Steven Surrat will open for the band The Perrys at 6:30 pm. Concessions will be for sale at 5 pm.

You are welcome back to the windmill on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, for tours of the museum, gift shop, concessions and to hear the group The Hoppers at 6 pm. Both groups tour the nation to perform Southern Gospel music. For more information, visit goldenwindmill.org for more information. A donation is appreciated. All proceeds benefit the upkeep and maintenance of the windmill and museum. artsquincy | April/May 2018

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Monthly Programs at the History Museum Illinois Bicentennial Program Sunday, April 22 at 2 pm SS Admiral Presentation Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm History Museum Illinois has an amazing history! It is where one of the largest Native American cities once thrived, where automobiles got a start, home to the first World's Fair and where the first transistor gave rise to the computer age. Illinois' influence on the world through history, innovation, transportation, architecture and more are being celebrated statewide in honor of Illinois 200th birthday! Members of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County want to commemorate this great milestone with you! You're invited to hear two presenters that will reflect on these interesting historical topics on Sunday, April 22.

Quincy University's Dr. Joe Messina, Professor Emeritus of English, will address the work pioneer leaders did to shape and guide the Illinois territory to statehood. A special guest, Dr. James Cornelius, a member of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the curator at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, will share bicentennial initiatives and discuss findings in Illinois History. Visitors are invited back on Sunday, May 20 for a presentation about the legendary excursion steamboat the SS Admiral by author Annie Blum. She will look back on the glory days of the ship, an Art Deco masterpiece, which operated on the Mississippi River from the Port of St. Louis from 1940 – 1978. Blum is the author of The Steamer Admiral and served as a curator for the flagship’s historic family collection at the St. Louis Mercantile Library.

Both programs are free to the public and begin at 2 pm on the second floor of the History Museum, located at 332 Maine St. While you are at the museum, check out exhibits including Over Here and Over There, which commemorates the 100th Anniversary of America's involvement in WWI, the Lost Art of Edward Everett Gallery, the Stained Glass Sanctuary the Mormon History Room and more. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 – 4 pm year round. For more information call 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org or Facebook.

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Semi-Annual Book Sale Draws Near Semi-Annual Book Sale Thursday, April 12 from 12 - 6:30 pm April 13 – 14 from 10 am - 4:30 pm Quincy Public Library

Thousands of books will be for sale, including fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks and hardback books from many different genres. Most books are priced at 50 cents an inch.

Purchase books at bargain prices during the Friends of the Library semiannual sale, April 12 – 14 at the Quincy Public Library. Come early for the best selection! Books are half price on Saturday, April 14. Library cards are not required to buy gently used books during the event.

All proceeds from the book sale will be used by the Friends of the Library in support of library services and programs. For more information, call 217-223-1309 or visit quincylibrary.org.

Shoppers browse the vast selection of bargain books at the Friends of the Library book sale. Submitted photo.

Community Centered Librarian Making an Impact When most people retire from a job, they are free to pursue interests, hobbies and activities that are typically outside of their former careers. Not Rose Tynes. Her love of books and the library community has filled her life in all its' stages, even after retirement. “Coming to the library is like visiting an old friend,” explained Tynes. “I would have a big hole in my life if suddenly I couldn’t go the library.” Her sentiments, like many, express her lifelong love of the library and its constant presence in her life with books, programs and friends. That influence began in childhood when she and her siblings would spend afternoons at the library. Later, she even met her husband at the library! Originally from New York, Tynes earned an English degree and had sufficient computer skills to land a job with a publishing company. But her career took another path when she learned about a shortage of librarians in the state. Over the course of two years, she spent half her time finishing coursework for her Masters in Library Science degree and the other half of the time, she gained onthe-job knowledge by working in the New York Public Library System. “Those two years were magical! The class visited every branch of the library system and learned about each facility's specialty. At the Lincoln Center branch, I worked in the archives which had documentation of well-known performers. The Harlem Library branch was also particularly memorable for me.” Tynes came into her library career just

as digital software was replacing the card catalog system. Libraries were also introducing computers to patrons for personal use. Tynes enjoyed teaching adults how to use the new machines at various library branches.

“Coming to the library is like visiting an old friend, I would have a big hole in my life if suddenly I couldn’t go the library,” explained Tynes.

Since her retirement to Quincy, Tynes works in the Secondhand Prose Bookstore at Quincy Public Library each week as a Friends of the Library volunteer. She also contributes her time to the group's popular book sale twice each year. She especially enjoys introducing books to children and feels it helps to cultivate an early interest in reading that lasts a lifetime. “When I introduce the children to these books and new ideas, I learn something, too. Libraries are more than just places to check out books. It fills an important void in people’s lives. When people show their interest in the library, the library can respond to provide the materials and programs for you.”

Friends of the Quincy Public Library volunteer Rose Tynes. Submitted photo.

Quincy Public Library provides numerous services and programs to make reading materials accessible to everyone at every age! Please visit quincylibrary.org to learn about services, upcoming events, book groups, workshops, research methods, seminars and more. The library, located at 526 Jersey St., is open Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 7 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday from 1 – 5 pm. All library services are free and open to the public. Library cards are available at no charge to residents of Quincy and certain townships. Non-resident library cards are available for purchase. For more information, call 217-223-1309. artsquincy | April/May 2018

Explore Life & Times of Ulysses S. Grant in April Ulysses S. Grant Symposium April 27 & 28 One of the most influential Americans of the 19th century, Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and later helped steer the nation through Reconstruction during two terms as president. Join local history buffs on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 to explore the life and times of the 18th president during a symposium, co-sponsored by The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and Tri-States Civil War Round Table. The event is free and open to the public, but attendees must pre-register prior to Friday, April 13. Complete the form online at hsqac.org.

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Check-in will be from 2 – 5 pm Friday at the History Museum at 332 Maine. Light refreshments will be served during check-in, and a General Grant impersonator will be present to cut a cake in honor of his 196th birthday. Guests may view a display of Grant’s family memorabilia, period photographs, glasswork and china from private collections. The symposium will commence at 7 pm with two presentations. First, Dr. Samuel Wheeler will discuss “Remembering Ulysses S. Grant: An Illinoisan at the Bicentennial” followed by Larry Werlines who will discuss “U.S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln.” Saturday’s activities include tours of the Governor John Wood Mansion grounds (including the Livery, Log Cabin and Lincoln Gallery), the Eells House (Underground Railroad site), the LincolnDouglas Debate Interpretive Center, and presentations by John Alexander, Timothy Good and Steve Belko. Alexander will address the topic “Colonel Grant’s Journey from Springfield to Quincy.” Alexander will point out some of the misinformation that has surrounded this important time in Grant’s career. The day’s additional speakers, Good

and Belko, will discuss “Grant and African-Americans,” and “Sequel to Civil War: President Grant vs. the American Indian,” respectively. Good brings years of experience to his presentation as superintendent of the National Park Service Ulysses S. Grant Site outside St. Louis, and Belko looks at an aspect of Grant’s presidency that is rarely discussed. Venues for each presentation will be announced after the pre-registration deadline. All venues except Mansion grounds will be in downtown Quincy, within an easy walking distance of the History Museum. Shuttle service will be available for the tours Saturday morning. For more information call 217-222-1835.

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Museum Showcasing Early Quincy at Work Get a dose of old-time charm in a new exhibit at the Quincy Museum, Historic Quincy at Work. The display is dedicated to the business history of Adams County. Learn about the time when the corner drugstore and house calls were commonplace in the medical field. Also explore the mom-and-pop shops that were a vital part of each neighborhood, and hear how Quincy’s rich brewing tradition and other featured businesses shaped early Quincy. While you’re at the museum, explore the restored first floor of the NewcombStillwell Mansion to see how some of Quincy's first millionaires lived! Head to the second floor to see new items from a private collection in a facinating broadcasting exhibit. Visitors will also discover the unique archeology exhibit that walks visitors through the

early settlements of Western Illinois to modern day infrastructure projects. Ongoing exhibits on the third floor are an especially a fun way for kids of all ages to learn about Native Americans, Wildlife on the Mississippi and even dinosaurs! The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 1 – 5 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children age three and up. Quincy Museum members are always free. For more information, call 217-224-7669 or visit thequincymuseum.org.

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 5. The museum will host its Annual Yard Sale, from 8 am – 12 pm during the Dogwood Festival. Hot beverages will be available at 9 am. After the parade, stop by to purchase a hot dog and chips for lunch. All proceeds benefit the programs and activities of the Quincy Museum.

Preserves Home Tour and Garden Party on May 5 Spring Home Tour Saturday, May 5 from 1 – 5 pm 1617 Hampshire St. A local favorite, this year's Quincy Preserves 2018 Architectural Tours will be held on Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, October 13. These fundraisers allow attendees the privilege of seeing inside these beautiful and historic privately owned homes and gardens. You are welcome to tour the home located at 1617 Hampshire St. on Saturday, May 5 from 1 - 5 pm. Tour guides will point out architectural details and give historical information about the house. After touring the home, guests are welcome to partake in refreshments and entertainment in the backyard.

Cost of the tour is $15, which will include the snacks, soft drinks and entertainment. A cash bar will be available. Various nurseries and florists will have decorated flower pots on display and they will be for sale following the tour. Proceeds help with the preservation of historic structures in Quincy through the Commercial Façade Program, the Residential Façade Program and the Donations Committee that awards monies to nonprofit organizations to be used toward the renovation of their historic structures. Advance tickets will be available at Kirlin’s, Emerald City Jewelers, Adam Florish, Arts Quincy, History Museum; and at Dempsey & Dempsey in

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Hannibal. For additional information, please visit quincypreserves.org or call 217-257-9909.

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AAUW Speaker Series & Garden Party AAUW Speaker Series Saturdays, April 14 & May 12 at 11 am Women's City Club AAUW Garden Party Saturday, May 19 at 5:30 pm John Wood Mansion

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Spring into May at the Villa Kathrine! Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 8 at 5:30 pm Mother's Day Open House Sunday, May 13 from 1 – 5 pm Villa Kathrine

Please join members of the Quincy Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the monthly Speaker Series at the Women’s City Club (1550 Maine St.). These presentations are free and open to the public. AAUW meetings will precede each program beginning at 10:15 am. The Saturday, April 14 program will feature a presentation by Carla Gordon entitled "My Family's Involvement in the Holocaust." The Saturday, May 12 program will feature a presentation by Mary Lou McLaughlin entitled "My Experience with Asia."

Come experience a unique example of Mediterranean Revival architecture at the Villa Kathrine as the Friends of the Castle host their spring events!

Tour 19th-Century Log Cabins This May

All members, donors, volunteers and guests are welcome to attend the 31st Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 8. Refreshments begin at 5:30 pm and the meeting begins at 6 pm. Celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, discuss plans for the future, elect board members and honor the “Volunteer of the Year.”

DogWood Open House Sunday, May 6 from 12 – 4 pm Annual Meeting & Dinner Thursday, May 17 at 6 pm Log-Cabin Village

The annual Open House will be held on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 from 1 – 5 pm. The public is invited to tour the restored 117-year-old Villa and its grounds overlooking the Mississippi River. Guests will hear the interesting history and folklore of the home and its eccentric owner W. George Metz. The event is free (donations appreciated) and refreshments will be available all day. For more information about these events contact Donna Haire, President of Friends of the Castle, at 217-224-3688. To learn about membership or to volunteer, visit the organization online at villakathrine.org.

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The fresh smell of spring is in the air! Take a drive to Quincy’s Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village to explore the historic structures located just past All American Park on Quinsippi Island. The park is open every day from dawn until dusk, but visitors can take a special tour during the annual meeting and open house this May. During Quincy’s Dogwood Festival weekend, visitors can see the interior of the cabins from 12 – 4 pm on Sunday, May 6. Most of the 1800s structures will be open. Information will be available for self-guided tours. Guests are invited back on Thursday, May 17 for the organization’s Annual Meeting at 6 pm in the shelter house. Attendees will learn about the progress and future plans for the village. One such item includes the approval of a 20-year license agreement between the organization and the City of Quincy.

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The organization’s annual Garden Party fundraiser will be Saturday, May 19 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm outdoors at the John Wood Mansion (12th & State). If there is rain, the event will be held inside. Tickets are $25 each. Seating is limited to 100. Early reservations are recommended by calling 217-224-3391 or 217-242-4490 by Tuesday, May 8. Funds raised go towards the AAUW Scholarship Fund that awards scholarships annually to women furthering their education at Quincy University and John Wood Community College. Anyone interested in becoming a member of AAUW can contact Liz Schlembach at 217-222-5295. AAUW has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. The national grassroots organization works to improve the lives of women and families.

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“The agreement shows that the village is a treasured Quincy landmark. In the years to come, the agreement will also help our efforts to save, restore, preserve and utilize these historic structures,” says John Gebhardt, President of Friends of the Log Cabins. Annual meeting guests are asked to bring a side dish to share. The group will provide chicken, drinks and utensils. Reservations are requested no later than Tuesday, May 15 by emailing logcabinvillagequincyil@gmail.com. The public is welcome to use the village as a gathering place for events, reunions, weddings and more. Teachers are also encouraged to bring their students to tour the park. For more information or to make a reservation, please email the address above or call 1-800-978-4748.

Sister City Going Big for 30th Anniversary! Sister City Commission Friday, June 1 from 4 – 11 pm & Saturday, June 2 from 4 – 11 pm South Park Quincy Sister City Commission is celebrating 30 years! To commemorate the anniversary, a group of travelers from Herford, Germany will be special guests at this year's Germanfest! The event will take place in Quincy's beautiful South Park on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. Attendees will love dancing to German music including waltzes, polkas and foxtrots from the Heidelberg German Band who will perform Friday from 4 - 8 pm followed by Raised on Radio until 11 pm. On Saturday, the Waterloo German Band will start things off at 4 pm with their traditional German dress and Raised on Radio will be back to finish out the festivities. In addition to traditional German food, local favorites and craft beers, specialty brews and wine will available in the new Beer and Wine Tasting Garden. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Bring your appetite - some favorite menu items include thueringer, Kathy weisswurst, kraut and potatoes, and brats.

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April 1 - 8 Thursday, April 5 Impossible Marriage April 6 & 7 at 7:30 pm & Sunday April 8 at 3 pm Culver-Stockton College 573-288-6346

FREE

Thursday, April 5 QPS New Faces April 6 & 7 at 7:30 pm & Sunday, April 8 at 2 & 7:30 pm Quincy Senior High School 217-224-3774

FREE

Thursday, April 12 Friends of the Library Book Sale April 13 & 14 QuincyLibrary.org or 217-223-1309

Friday, April 6 Quinsippi Sew Down April 7 & 8 Quality Inn & Suites 217-222-9150

April 9 - 15 Monday, April 9 Spring Pops Concert 7:30 pm Culver-Stockton College 573-288-6346

April 9 - 15 Cont. Saturday, April 14 QCMA: Jupiter String Quartet 7:30 pm St. John's Anglican Parish QuincyCivicMusic.org Free for kids & students!

Saturday, April 14 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery, 10 am - 1 pm, QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-223-5900 $5

Friday, April 20 The Perrys 7 pm Prairie Mills Windmill, Golden goldenwindmill.org FREE

Saturday, April 14 AAUW Speaker Series 11 am, Women's City Club My Family's Involvement in the Holocaust 217-222-5295

FREE

April 16 - 22 Sunday, April 15 QU Faculty Showcase 2 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music, Quincy University 217-228-5432 ext. 3159 FREE

Monday, April 16 Discovery Night Is He Dead, 6 pm Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org or 217-222-3209 FREE

April 16 - 22 Cont.

Saturday, April 7 mARkeT: Reveal Gala 7 pm, Quincy Art Center, $50 QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-223-5900

Friday, April 20 Scholarship Portfolio Reviews/ Music Auditions 9 am - 12 pm & 11 am - 5 pm John Wood Community College 217-641-4997 or 217-641-4999

April 23 - 30 Saturday, April 21 QSOA: The Planets 7:30 pm, Morrison Theater, QJHS qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 Free for kids & students!

Sunday, April 22 HSQAC: Illinois Bicentennial Presentation 2 pm, History Museum 217-222-1835 or hsqac.org FREE

Friday, April 27 Ulysses S. Grant Symposium Saturday, April 28 History Museum 217-222-1835 or hsqac.org FREE

Saturday, April 28 How I Learned To Drive 7 pm, The State Room $20 in advance, $25 at the door quanada.org

Sunday, April 29 Sunday Music Series 4 pm, Unitarian Church Dr. Dylan Marney 217-228-2866

April 23 - 30 Cont. Friday, April 27 Concerts in the Plaza 12 - 1:15 pm, May 4, 11 & 18 First Mid-Illinois Plaza FREE thedistrictquincy.com

Saturday, April 28 Super Saturday 10:15 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or FREE 217-222-1309

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May 1 - 7 Thursday, May 3 QCT: Is He Dead? 7:30 pm, May 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 2 pm, May 6 & 13 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Friday, May 4 JWCC Spring Concert 7 pm, $5 adults, students free Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium jwcc.edu

FREE

Saturday, May 5 Quincy Preserves Home Tour 1 - 5 pm, $15 1617 Hampshire St. QuincyPreserves.org

FREE

Tuesday, May 8 C-SC Camerata 808 8:08 pm, Campbell Auditorium, Culver-Stockton College 573-288-6346 or culver.edu FREE

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May 1 - 7 Cont. Sunday, May 6 Annual Open House 12 - 4 pm, Log Cabin Village logcabinvillagequincyil.com

Saturday, May 5 Dogwood Festival Sunday, May 6 Washington Park QuincyChamber.org

Sunday, May 6 Hawk Express Jazz Showcase 3 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music, Quincy University FREE 217-228-5432 ext. 3159 FREE

Tuesday, May 8 Annual Meeting & Open House 5:30 pm, Villa Kathrine VillaKathrine.org

May 8 - 13 Cont. Saturday, May 12 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery, 10 am - 1 pm, QuincyArtCenter.org $5 or 217-223-5900

Saturday, May 12 AAUW Speaker Series 11 am, Women's City Club My Experience With Asia 217-222-5295 FREE

Sunday, May 13 Mother's Day Open House 12 - 5 pm, Villa Kathrine VillaKathrine.org

Saturday, May 19 Porches & Pies Home Tour 2 - 6 pm, Camp Point 217-593-7021

Sunday, May 20 The Admiral Presentation 2 pm, History Museum hsqac.org or 217-222-1835

FREE

Sunday, May 13 The Hoppers 6 pm Prairie Mills Windmill, Golden goldenwindmill.org FREE

May 14 - 20 Thursday, May 17 Annual Meeting 6 pm, Log Cabin Village logcabinvillagequincyil.com

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Sunday, May 20 Sunday Music Series 4 pm, Unitarian Church Quincy Recorder Group 217-228-2866

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May 21 - 31 Saturday, May 26 Super Saturday 10:15 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Monday, May 28 Quincy Park Band 6:30 pm, Madison Park QuincyParkBand.com FREE

Thursday, May 31 Music Under the Stars 7 pm, Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum MarkTwainMuseum.org FREE

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Exhibitions C-SC Mabee Gallery Honors Art Show & Reception Thursday, April 19 from 6 – 8 pm

JWCC Heath Gallery Generation & China Painters March 5 – April 6

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Robert Lee Mejer: 50 Year Retrospective - Inscapes March 16 – April 25 4th Annual Students & Instructors of the Art Center Exhibit March 16 – April 25 Deborah Baughman March 16 – April 25 Framed Fidos April 20 – June 9

Flaunting Felines & Atmospheric Paintings by Victoria Lowe May 4 – June 22 Opening Reception Friday, May 4 from 7 – 9 pm Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Debbie Lutz February 21 – April 10 Tim Laffey April 11 – June 5 Satellite Exhibit at Broadway Hy-Vee: Kelsey Strother March 28 – May 22 Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Blaine Troup December 7 – May 16

Self Portrait by Gwen Young

QU Gray Gallery Vince Seaver March 5 – April 5 Student Art Exhibition April 7 – May 12

Museums All Wars Museum 1707 N. 12th St.,

quincyivh.org/museum, 217-222-8641, Tues–Sat: 9 am–12 pm & 1–4 pm, Sun: 1–4 pm Dr. Richard Eells House 415 Jersey St., 217-223-1800, Sat: 1–4 pm Friends of the Log Cabin Quinsippi Island Park, logcabinvillagequincyil.com Gray Gallery Brenner Library at Quincy University, 1800 College Ave, 217-228-5432 ext. 3150, Mon–Thurs: 8 am–11 pm, Fri: 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat: closed, Sun: 5–11 pm Golden Windmill Museum 902 Prairie Mills Rd., Golden, IL, 217-496-4678, goldenwindmill.org Sat–Sun: 1–4 pm

Heath Gallery The Paul Heath

Community Education and Fine Arts Center at John Wood Community College, 48th & Harrison, jwcc.edu, Mon–Fri: 8 am–5 pm History Museum 322 Maine St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Sat: 10 am–4 pm John Wood Mansion 425 S. 12th St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Fri: 10 am—4 pm, Sat: 10 am—2 pm Mabee Art Gallery Herrick Foundation Center at Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO, 573-288-6368, Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm

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art education Art Camps Help kids create, imagine and learn by getting them enrolled in a summer art class! Quincy Art Center's Summer Art Camp classes are for kids in PreK-8th grade include Into the Wild, Paint Like a PRO and Waste Not Warriors!

Summer Camps

Art classes are a great way to get kids off the couch, so that they are engaged and learning while also having fun! Scholarships are available for eligible students. Register early to ensure a seat for your child. Classes start in June. Adults can get involved to through classes like iPhonography, Pottery Wheel 101, and Abstract Drawing. To register, call 217-223-5900, visit quincyartcenter.org/education, or stop by 1515 Jersey St. Direct questions to Kayla Obert, Director of Education, at kobert@quincyartcenter.org.

Theater Camps Quincy Community Theatre’s education opportunities are perfect for performers of all ages and experience levels. The staff at QCT is dedicated to creating a fun environment in all theatre classes where it’s impossible to fail, creativity is encouraged, and all participants feel safe and respected. Classes will be offered for students and adults this summer. To see a full schedule of classes, workshops, tours, and available scholarship information, please visit 1qct.org.

JDub Academy Students in K-12th grades can explore how their hobbies, interests and strengths might connect with their future career by participating in John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy! Courses offered during this

three-week summer school program provide area children a fun experience focused on interactive learning.

supervised by licensed and enthusiastic counselors throughout the day. Free lunch is provided.

Some of the creative classes offered include Books and Art, Trash to Treasure, So Many Painting Possibilities and Bring Out the Nature. These classes (and many others) are offered through the college’s Community Based Outreach. Registration opens Tuesday, May 1. Scholarships are available to students based on financial need on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call 217-641-4941 or visit jwcc.edu/communityed for a full listing of class offerings and descriptions.

Camp begins Monday, June 4 so register now! Financial assistance is available. For more information, call Cristy Fuller at 217-222-9622 or visit quincyymca.net.

YMCA Camps Summer Camp at the YMCA is what summer should be, non-stop fun! Children ages 5 – 15 will enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, gymnastics, games, horseback riding, youth fitness and much more! The YMCA focuses on keeping kids active while teaching honesty, respect, responsibility and empathy. Camps are open from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm on weekdays with part-time and full-time spots available. Children are

Did you know.. Studies show that students involved in art, drama, music, literature and fine arts and culture activities perform better in school, improve reading comprehension, communication skills and increased success in school, work and life? Encourage arts in education in your child while they enjoy their summer vacation. Seats fill up fast so register today!

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Make an Impact,

Volunteer!

Be in the Spotlight: Audition!

QCT Volunteer Social Tuesday, April 10 at 6 pm Oakley-Lindsay Center Learn how you can become involved at Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) during a Spring Social on Tuesday, April 10 in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. This casual evening will introduce new volunteers to theatre enthusiasts, theatre staff, board members and other volunteers that are ambassadors for the theatre. A short program will be presented at the beginning of the evening. "The theatre is made of a group of people that are like family," said Brandon Thomsen, Artistic Director. "Our regular volunteers will discuss how to become ambassadors of the theatre while also learning how they can fill our growing needs. Anyone who is interested in getting involved should take this opportunity to find out who we are and how they can fit into our family." A potluck dinner will start at 6 pm. Those attending are invited to carry-in a dish to share. Ice cream, toppings, water and tableware will be provided. Families are welcome. All are welcome to attend, regardless of prior involvement with the theatre. For more information or to RSVP, please call 217-222-3209 (option 1).

Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) is seeking actors for two productions including the student theatre production, Elephant and Piggie's "We Are In a Play!" and the next main stage musical, Mamma Mia! Make your appointment to audition by calling 217-222-3209 or visit 1qct.org/on-stage/auditions.

Elephant & Piggie's "We are in a play!" Show: June 14 – 17 Auditions: April 23 & 24

Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In A Play!" Looking For: Students in grades 3 - 12 Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) is looking for enthusiastic performers in 3rd-12th grades for the stupendous musical tale of two best friends, Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In A Play!" Auditions are April 23 and 24. All are welcome to audition, regardless of experience. This play puts Elephant and Piggie in the spotlight with fun songs and stories your family will love. Fancy pool costume parties, snazzy songs about ice cream, a possible Pigeon appearance, anything is possible with this pair!

MAMmA MIA Show: July 18 – 22 & 25 – 29 Auditions: May 14 & 15 Dance Call: Wednesday, May 16

Mamma Mia Looking For: Adults 18+ Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) is holding auditions May 14 and 15 for men and women ages 18+ to perform in the exclusive production of the worldwide musical hit, Mamma Mia! Auditionees will need to attend one of two dance call sessions on May 16: Basic Dance, a low-pressure option for the average auditionee, from 7 - 8 pm or Advanced Dance at 8 pm. This beloved international smash-hit turns ABBA's most electrifying songs into a story about a young bride named Sophie; her free-spirited mother, Donna; and the three men who could be Sophie's father. Sparkling with love, friendship and the greatest pop hits ever written, Mamma Mia! is a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

To Audition...

Online registration, detailed audition requirements, audition tips and character descriptions are available at 1qct.org/on-stage/auditions. Audition appointments may also be made by contacting the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209.

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Twain's Comedy, Is He Dead?, Coming to QCT sister, a widow who is a little mad, peculiar and unconventional.

Discovery Night Monday, April 16 at 6 pm Is he dead? May 3 – 6 & 11 – 13 Meet the cast Friday, May 11 Quincy Community Theatre

Hilarious complications ensue and the true comedics emerge as Millet tries to secure his fortune, get the girl and triumph!

Is He Dead? is the must-see comedy of the year! This previously unproduced play, written in 1898 by Mark Twain and adaped by American playwright David Ives in 2002, has at last made its way to modern day theater - and you can see it this spring at Quincy Community Theatre (QCT)! Set in Paris in 1846, Is He Dead? is a fictional story about a starving painter who is forced to don women's clothes. A group of friends that convince JeanFrançois Millet (based on the real-life painter) that faking is own death is just the ticket to increase the value of his paintings. So Millet disappears from life and re-emerges as his imaginary twin

“With our area’s ties to Twain, it’s fitting that we produce this play,” said Brandon Thomsen, Artistic Director. “I think he would be most amused to see his play performed here. The play feels like it was written today, and it’s a testament to Twain that his writing is so effective over one hundred years later. Good comedy is just timeless!” Tickets are $20 – 22, on sale Monday, April 9. Performances are May 3 – 6 and 11 – 13, Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. There will be a post-show Meet the Cast question and answer session on Friday, May 11 after the performance.

Audiences can also gain an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the making of Is He Dead? during Discovery Night on Monday, April 16 at 6 pm. This backstage tour is free and open to the public. Preregistration is preferred.

For tickets, to volunteer backstage, or to serve as an usher, visit 1qct.org or call the QCT Box Office, located in the Oakley-Lindsay Center, at 217-222-3209.

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Guest Artist at C-SC Impossible Marriage April 5 – 7 at 7:30 pm Sunday, April 8 at 3 pm Culver-Stockton College Culver-Stockton College’s (C-SC) annual guest artist production will be of Beth Henley’s Impossible Marriage. This year's guest artist is Tim Maple, a 2013 BFA graduate from C-SC in Musical Theatre and an actor and theatre administrator from Chicago. Bring a guest to the show that will run April 5–7 at 7:30 pm in Mabee Little Theatre on the lower level of Brown Performing Arts Center in Campbell Auditorium on the C-SC campus. There is also a 3 pm Sunday matinee on April 8. Performances are part of the C-SC Academic and Cultural Events program and are open to the public at no admission charge. For further information, call 573-288-6346 or visit culver.edu.

Barefoot in the Park Open Casting Call Barefoot in the park Auditions: April 28 & 29 from 11 am - 5 pm Lewis Street Playhouse, Canton Adults ages 22-60 are needed to audition for roles in Barefoot in the Park on April 28 and 29 from 11 am - 5 pm. Performances are June 21 - 24 at the Lewis Street Playhouse in Canton, Missouri. Auditionees are asked to prepare one 90-second comedic monologue, bring a resume (or fill out a theater application on-site) and to be ready to read from the script. Email cantonfestivaltheatre@gmail.com to schedule an appointment, walk-ins will be accommodated. Video submissions will be accepted at the email above through Friday, April 27.

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Local Actors’ Roles Shine Light on Domestic Abuse How i learned to drive Saturday, April 28 at 7 pm The State Room The State Room will be the setting for How I Learned to Drive, a benefit production for QUANADA on Saturday, April 28 at 7 pm. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and you are invited to the performance of the awardwinning play by Paula Vogel. Embrace the voice of survivors by experiencing the story of a young woman learning the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel of a car. Connie Phillips directs a cast that includes Drew Quintero as Uncle Peck and Hannah Denckla Komperda as Lil' Bit. Marion Denckla Dye, Mason Ellison, Bre Meyer, Pichi Fernandez and Victoria DeMent round out the cast in this funny, yet devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling sexual relationship between a young girl and an older man.

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Tickets for this moving piece of theatre are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Drew Quintero Advance tickets may be purchased by visiting quanada.org. All money raised will go to benefit the services that QUANADA offers the Quincy area. Doors will open at 6 pm and hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be a cash bar. You will not want to miss this deeply compassionate look at how we are shaped by the people who hurt us. Trigger Warning: How I Learned to Drive includes experiences of sexual abuse as a central plot point. Quanada staff will be present and available during the production in the event any of our guests find themselves in a crisis situation. Due to the intensity of the subject matter, we DO NOT recommend this play for children under the age of 15.

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Heaven Spiral Reach by Debbie Lutz

Broadband Booggie Woogie by Tim Laffey

Turtle Dragon Luck by Kelsey Strother

Current Art Center Satellite Exhibits on View Debbie Lutz (Good Hope, IL) enjoys many disciplines including the needle arts, Ukrainian eggs and more, but her favorite media is digital fractal design. See her work now through Tuesday, April 10 at Quincy Art Center’s Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group, 1118 Hampshire St. Fractals, a mixture of art and geometry, are patterns that generate shapes that reflect in natural phenomenons such as ferns and ice crystals. Hollywood designers use these fractal geometric algorithms to create Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) we see in the movies.

Laffey was raised on a farm in Carthage with his nine siblings and he developed a great love for nature. In his early adulthood, he realized he wanted to try his hand at painting, and now it's become a bit of an obsession! Laffey’s work includes painting, woodwork, plaster art and metal sculpting. His work is largely in the abstract expressionist style that combine with structural influences from Cubism, Pop Art and Minimalism. Laffey creates paintings in series which are organized around a central theme. His current focus is to bring narrative into his artwork.

Lutz’s wants to incorporate fractals into mainstream art and show how digital art can combine math and science to create unique and beautiful images. Her artwork has been featured on the show Illinois Stories on the local PBS affiliate Network Knowlege.

Laffey’s paintings have been exhibited throughout the Midwest.

Beginning Wednesday, April 11, see artwork by Tim Laffey (Carthage, IL) at the QMG satellite exhibit through Tuesday, June 5.

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Photography of Quincy architecture and landscapes by Blaine Troup (Quincy) are on display at Quincy Art Center’s satellite exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport through Wednesday, May 16

architecture and nature. His photographs have won numerous awards and can be found in private and corporate collections. Paintings and drawings by local artist, Kelsey Strother (Quincy) are currently featured in the Quincy Art Center’s satellite location at the Broadway Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar until Tuesday, May 22. A graduate of Quincy High School, Strother has acquired degrees and further education in the art departments at John Wood Community College and Quincy University. Her artwork is imaginative and prefers the finished products combine dreamlike images with everyday feelings such as humor, irony, and passion. Strother draws on the influences of Surrealism, Japanese animation and comics to inspire her. When creating, she prefers to use watercolor, Prismacolor markers, pens, and digital media. Strother’s objective as an artist is to create art, share it and inspire others.

Artists interested in exhibiting in any of the satellite exhibits can submit a proposal to Quincy Art Center. Exhibits are free and open to the public. For further information, please visit quincyartcenter.org, call 217-223-5900 or email Jennifer Teter, Executive Director at jteter@quincyartcenter.org.

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Generation Painters Featured in Heath Gallery John Wood Community College’s Heath Center Art Gallery is displaying work by 2 artist groups, the Generation Painters and the Rosebud Painters, now through Friday, April 6.

featured by the Rosebud Painters, which includes Barbara J. Niewohner, Angie Brown, Yvonne Franzen-Brown, Jane Baucom, Roseann Terwelp, Sandy Thompson and Viv Schwartz.

The Generation Painters are featuring oils, pastels and watercolors. The group includes Anita Little, Judy Emerick, Barbara J. Niewohner and Shirley Crank. China painting will be

The public is invited to view the artwork during regular college hours. Some pieces are for sale. For more information about contact Addie Seabarkrob at aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

JWCC Visual Arts Scholarships Available Visual Arts Portfolio Reviews Friday, April 20, 9 am – 12 pm John Wood Community College John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department will review the visual arts portfolios of high school seniors, first-time college students and transfer students for 2018-19 Academic Visual Art Scholarship Awards. Portfolio reviews will take place in 20 minute sessions on Friday, April 20 in Room D152 of the JWCC Heath Center from 9 am – 12 pm. Appointments

Portfolios should include 10 to 20 completed pieces of the students’ very best work. Students will be required to discuss their thought process behind each piece as well as the methods used and time spent on the artwork. For scholarship requirements, additional information and to schedule an appointment, contact Addie Seabarkrob, JWCC Associate Professor of Fine Arts, at 217-641-4997 or aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

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Reveal Gala Set for April 7 mARket Reveal Gala Saturday, April 7 from 7 – 10 pm Quincy Art Center The public is invited to the mARkeT Reveal Gala: an evening of art, music, appetizers and much more on Saturday, April 7 from 7 - 10 pm. The Art Center will be transformed into spectacular bazaar full of color and unique décor. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres prepared by local chefs, signature cocktails, performances by local musicians, and a variety of entertaining “spectacles” never before seen in Quincy. The main event is the revealing of oneof-a-kind commissioned artwork by local artists and will start at 8 pm. The crowd will see the surprise and delight of the new owners as they get their first glimpse of original artwork created just for them. Featured local artists are Linda Buechting, Peggy Buchard-Ballard, Joe Conover, Kelly Eddington, Zachery

Meyer, Nadine K. Mitchell, Elizabeth Rankin, Addie Seabarkrob, Amber Nicole Smith, Janice Teter, Vincent Udry and Kevin Warning. Spectacles include an aerial performance by Holly Schell, Christopher and Victoria Kelly as living artworks and much more! DJ Trevor Arrington will be mixing live music throughout the evening and Jake Schreacke will by playing the piano. Gourmet cotton candy and ethnic hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by Bittersweet Confections, BoodaLu Steakhouse, The Fuzzy Bubbler, Revelry, and Thyme Square Cafe. Specialty

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cocktails and drinks will be provided by Mississippi Belle. Tickets are $50 and support the Quincy Art Center’s exhibits and educational programs. Tickets can be purchased at quincyartcenter.org/event/the-market/ or by calling 217-223-5900. The Mission of the Quincy Art Center is to provide opportunities for growth and appreciation of the visual fine arts through exhibitions and programs in our community. Office hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm.

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Artists Wanted for Domestic Pet Exhibits Gallery Opening Reception Friday, May 4, 7 – 9 pm Gallery Talk, 7:30 pm Quincy Art Center

ARTISTS WANTED; INTERACTIVE GALLERY OPENING FOR ALL AGES Flaunting Felines and Framed Fidos, presented by the Quincy Art Center, are visual art exhibitions inspired by our beloved domestic pets! Local artists, collectors, and cat and dog lovers of all ages are invited to submit their original artwork in various mediums.

Flaunting Felines will be displayed from May 4 – June 22.

For those who are dog people, Framed Fidos will be displayed from April 20 – June 9. With the larger cat show, Flaunting Felines, displayed in the adjacent gallery, dog lovers must unite and represent man’s best friend!

The exhibit Atmospheric Paintings by Victoria Lowe and the two pet exhibitions will open during a gallery reception on Friday, May 4 from 7 - 9 pm at the Quincy Art Center. During the reception, guests will have the opportunity to create

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complimentary cat masks, ears, and toys! Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Lowe's paintings and drawings have focused primarily on atmospheric surfaces and gradations of color. In her earlier works, she used sprayed enamel to create abstract fields activated by coronas of color. Recent works employ lines and shifting color moving across multiple panels or sheets of paper that together create one large piece. Call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org for more details.

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Responding to the World Through Art

For over eight years now, artist C. Maura Poshka, an art activist and responder, has been creating narrative collage pieces often in response to major world events. Unfortunately, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a steady stream of tragedies for Poshka to respond to artistically. In a time of rapid social change and technological development, she has challenged preconceived and traditional artistic concepts to capture emotions that pay homage to otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences.

Limited by her own physical abilities, she has been able to explore narrative collage. The pieces are constructed in a small scale, on her lap, and are made to be laser printed on paper, canvas or vinyl. To tell a story, she begins with an idea and selects images from paper material, with influences from religion, world events, and also daily life. These images are combined with structural

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museums, galleries and educational institutions including Quincy University from November 2017 to January 2018 in the Gray Gallery curated by her first art professor, Mejer.

Somewhere in Between Mejer Featured in International Exhibition

The watercolor collection, “Somewhere in Between” by Quincy University’s Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, will be featured in the ninth annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center, through April.

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Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will host the annual Student Art Exhibition Saturday, April 7 – Saturday, May 12. This exhibition features artwork selected by art faculty and produced by students enrolled in the studio art courses during the 2017-18 academic year. For more information about the exhibit, contact Robert Mejer, Gray Gallery curator, at mejerbob@quincy.edu.

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Quincy's annual Dogwood Festival will celebrate the efforts of team work and collaboration with the 2018 theme: #TeamQuincy. Don't miss a weekend full of special events and activities, including everyone's favorite: the Dogwood Parade! Participants will use the theme to show how their teams make Quincy's businesses and organizations successful. There is something for everyone! Events include: Thursday, May 3: 7 pm: Little King and Queen pageant 7:30 pm: Quincy Community Theatre presents Is He Dead? (May 3 - 6 & 11-13), 1qct.org Saturday, May 5: 9:20 am: Parade down Maine Street 1 - 5 pm: Quincy Preserves Home Tour & Garden Party, quincypreserves.org 1 - 4 pm: Renovation Concert Series at Washington Theater, quincywashingtontheater.org 6 pm: ABWA Dogwood Dance Sunday, May 6 12 - 4 pm: Log Cabin Village, logcabinvillagequincyil.com Find the full schedule of events and more information at quincychamber.org.

Fashion, Drinks & Shopping, Oh My!

Take a trip to the runways of Paris as Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum presents, “Fashion, Drinks & Shopping, Oh My!” on Friday, April 27 at the Museum Gallery during Hannibal’s Great Girlfriend Getaway. Models will take to the catwalk showcasing the newest fashion trends! Then pamper yourself as you shop at the various

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Masonic Temple at 205 E. Jefferson St. Follow the organization on facebook for updates and additional information or call 217-593-7021. The mission of the Camp Point Historical Society is to preserve, protect and promote the history of Camp Point, located in eastern Adams County. This tour will highlight the various styles of architecture and places of historical significance.

Quincy Public Library is celebrating National Library Week’s 60th anniversary, April 8-14. The theme is “Libraries Lead.” Tuesday, April 10 is National Library Workers Day. Quincy Public Library joins in thanking all the employees and volunteers who help to provide library services to its patrons. To learn more, visit quincylibrary.org.

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Stars of Tomorrow is currently accepting entries from performers in two categories: ages 12-15 and ages 16- 21 for the competition, which will award a total of $1,200 in prizes. Performing acts can range from vocalists and bands to stand-up comedians and dancers. Acts must be three to five minutes in length and only family-friendly performances will be accepted. Entry forms are available online at jwcc.edu/talent.

Save the date for Saturday, May 19 to tour homes and buildings of historic and/or architectural significance during the “Porches & Pies” Home Tour, sponsored by the Camp Point Historical Society from 2 – 6 pm. Advanced tickets are $12 and $14 the day of the tour. Each ticket includes a piece of pie and a drink. Locations of the tour include the home of Lambert Huber at 331 N. Ohio St., the home of Samuel Griswold at 200 E. Park St., the home of Peter B. Garrett at 408 S. First St., the home of Dr. William Wright at 1003 E. Wood St. and the

The fifth annual Stars of Tomorrow Talent Show will be presented by the Quincy Golden K Kiwanis Club Sunday, May 6 at 4 pm in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College.

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through song and a choir composed of QHS alumni from 1969 - 2018 during a tribute concert, A Quincy Music Story on Sunday, Sept. 2 in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. Dan Sherman will direct the massive choir in beginning at 7 pm.

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Generation after generation, Quincy musicians and teachers weave music into the fabric of the community’s everyday lives. This tradition has been passed down to four decades of Quincy Senior High School choir students through their directors, the late Dr. Lavern Wagner and longtime choral director and percussionist Dan Sherman.

This is an excellent opportunity for former students to pay homage to their dedicated teachers and recollect on past times with fellow alumni. Participants should plan to rehearse on Saturday, Sept. 1 and are also invited to enjoy a social gathering that same day. More information will be available in the next issue of Arts Quincy magazine, but for now, interested participants should follow A Quincy Music Story Concert on facebook or call 217-224-0644. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the high school’s music program and choral scholarship fund.

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