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staff Executive Director Laura Sievert Marketing Manager Jenna Seaborn Executive Assistant Kelsey Deters Arts Quincy Quincy Society of Fine Arts 300 Civic Center Plaza Suite #244 Quincy, IL 62301 (217) 222-3432 artsquincy.org

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The Arts Quincy Magazine is made possible by the individual and business members of Arts Quincy, National Endowment for the Arts ART WORKS, the Illinois Arts Council and our advertisers.

board members Executive Committee: Holly Cain Cinda McClain Heather Keller-Giltner At Large: Anne Cashman Daniel McCleery Jennifer Teter Chuck Scholz Alison Shafer Endowment Chair: Dave Oakley

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This month’s Arts Quincy cover features a photo of Nik Broekemeier, Erica PerryBroekemeier and their children, Dawsyn (age 12) and Sutton (age 7) with the books featured in the 2018 NEA's The Big Read: Quincy at the library.

contents 4 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 5 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS 6 THE BIG READ 8 MY SUMMER AS AN INTERN FOR #ALLTHEARTS 10 HUMANITIES

10th Annual Frontier Day

Honoring Potawatomi Tribe

Celebrating Our Folk Life Traditions 12 MUSIC

QCMA Kicks Off 92nd Season This September

Wondrous: A Quincy Music Story

QCB Meet the Musician: Nicole Smart

Bob Havens Earns Highest Arts Quincy Honor

Symphony, Chorus and Youth Auditions 20 CALENDAR 22 EXHIBITIONS 23 ART EDUCATION

Gearing Up For ArtFest

Unique Harmony Created From Day Program 26 VISUAL ARTS

Unique Installations Coming To Quincy

Call For Entries in Fall Exhibits

Exhibit Highlights Homelessness & Poverty in Quincy 28 THEATER

Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase

New Drama This September

Students Needed for The Witches 32 ETC 34 INDIVIDUAL DONORS LISTING 37 BUSINESS DONORS/FUNDERS 38 DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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Arts Quincy would like to welcome our new Board President Holly Cain! We are excited to have Holly at the helm to continue our mission to strengthen the arts community! artsquincy | Aug/Sept 2018

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Art Patrons: The summer is flying by and we’re already talking about back to school! I hope your kids have had an amazing summer filled with great arts activities and are looking ahead to a wonderful school year!

Every year, Arts Quincy provides funding for 7,500+ children in 17 area public and private schools to have arts experiences through a program called Instant Arts Classroom Funds. The program allows teachers to select an activity that fits with their curriculum like a musical performance, theatrical show, art class or historical site visit. Then Arts Quincy pays for the instructors, supplies, and/or transportation to make that event happen!

Through the generosity of our donors, Arts Quincy has tripled this program’s impact in the past two years. The program focuses on the area of greatest need, which is arts access for our youngest learners. Due to funding cuts, Quincy Public School system does not currently employ a professional visual arts teacher in the elementary levels, nor do most of the private schools in the area. Arts Quincy’s program seeks to fill in those gaps so that our K-5 learners throughout Adams County get to have amazing arts instruction from professional artists.

Teacher evaluations show that the program is having a great impact!

“This program allows students to see literature coming to life! They learned about scripts, plots and public speaking from (QCT instructor) Kelsey Celek, and then the follow-up with seeing a real theatrical show is so beneficial to the students.

Thanks to your donors who make this possible!”

Kevin Genenbacher, Amanda Kaitschuk, Susie Westerman and Brenda Winking Madison School, Quincy Community Theater activities and show

We’re asking for your help to continue to grow this important program. Make a donation online at artsquincy.org for our Sponsor a Classroom campaign. Every dollar you donate will go straight to students in Adams County. You can donate to a general fund for the program, or choose a specific school or teacher to sponsor.

Thank you for all your support and for helping us provide arts activities this school year!

“The Arts Quincy program gives students an opportunity and transportation to visit a museum that they may not be able to afford to go to on their own. Thank you for all you do to help our students.

This program is invaluable!”

Kathy Humphry Dewey School, Quincy Museum visit

“Some students are not exposed to Arts education, so school should be a place that it can be learned. It’s so important that kids be able to express themselves.”

Brook Rupple St. Francis School, Dance Activity

Your partner in the Arts,

Laura Sievert, Executive Director PS: Teachers may apply for activities beginning in August; look for an email from your school administrators!

“Because we are in the county, it’s harder for our students to see live performances. Since the show travels to us, even our youngest students can get exposure to the theater and learn important skills by being a good audience member.”

Paige Muller Central Elementary School, Traveling Theater

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partner organizations • All Wars Museum • American Association of University Women • American Guild of Organists • Chaddock • Culver-Stockton College • Friends of the Castle • Friends of the Dr. Richard Eells House • Friends of the Historic Woodland Cemetery • Friends of the Log Cabins • Friends of the Washington Theater Commission • Golden Historical Society • Great River Genealogical Society • Great River Watercolor Society • Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County • John Wood Community College • Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum • Moberly Area Community College • Muddy River Opera Company • Quincy Art Center • Quincy Artists Guild • Quincy Brewery Arts District (QuBA) • Quincy Civic Music Association • Quincy Community Theatre • Quincy Concert Band • Quincy Conservatory/Illinois State Music Teachers Association • Q-Fest (formerly Midsummer Arts Faire) • Quincy's Lincoln Legacy • Quincy Museum

• Quincy Notre Dame High School • Quincy Park Band • Quincy Park District • Quincy Preserves • Quincy Public Library • Quincy Public Schools Fine Arts Department • Quincy Sister City Commission • Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association • Quincy University • Quincy Woodworkers Guild • Quinsippi Needleworkers • St. Peter School Fine Arts • Sunday Music Series • Teen REACH • The District • Transitions of Western Illinois • Women’s City Club • WQEC/PBS Quincy

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• Community Foundation • Great River Economic Development Foundation • Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex • Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce • Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • Quincy Family YMCA • Quincy Humane Society • The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center • Trees for Tomorrow

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NEA's The Big Read: Quincy & the Little Read Get your FREE copy of Station Eleven during The NEA Big Read: Quincy Kick Off on Thursday, Sept. 13 at Quincy Public Library! The Little Read includes The Big Dark for upper elementary ages and Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin for the youngest readers. During the kick off you'll hear from speakers, watch performances and listen to live music!

NEA'S BIG READ: QUINCY KICKOFF Thursday, Sept. 13, 4–6 pm Quincy Public Library “The Big Read Kick Off is the prelude to a month’s worth of exciting programs for all ages designed to bring the book selections to life and to spark discussion within our community,” said Ruth Cuthbertson, Marketing and Events Librarian at QPL. This year's adult selection, Station Eleven follows the "Traveling Symphony," a band of thespians and musicians making their way on tour 20 years after a global pandemic decimates 95 percent of the Earth’s population.

Despite that macabre-sounding introduction, author Emily St. John Mandel describes the book as ultimately and intentionally a hopeful novel.

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Readers queue to receive their free books at last year’s NEA Big Read: Quincy kick off.

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National Public Radio’s reviewer said “While reading the book, you can't help looking around yourself, and thinking, ‘Everything is a miracle.’” Station Eleven contends that “Survival is insufficient,” and that music, art and personal connections make life worth living.

library’s check out desk as long as supplies last.

“The NEA Big Read: Quincy is very much a community effort, with multiple events hosted in various locations throughout the month,” Cuthbertson said. “Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Quincy Art Center, Quincy Public and Parochial Schools, Arts Quincy, as well as Quincy University are all hosting NEA Big Read programs.”

The Big Dark, by Rodman Philbrick, is told from the point of view of a middle schooler who must risk his life to save his mother after a solar event that knocks out all electricity on the planet.

Quincy Art Center will be exhibiting The Big Dark explores similar themes artwork made as Station Eleven from recycled and and describes a NEA Big Read: Quincy reclaimed material difficult topic that broadens our understanding in Salvage Salon. ultimately resolves of our world, our communities, The exhibit opens with hope. The Aug. 31, page-turning and ourselves through the joy Friday, with a reception Newbery-Honored of sharing a good book. on Friday, Sept. 28 book explores at 7 pm. Quincy the personal Public Library connections that will be at ArtFest drive us in the decisions we make. on Saturday, Sept. 15 with musical Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, by Lloyd Moss, crafts for children to make and take highlights musical instruments and home. Quincy Art Center’s traveling orchestras with charming illustrations interactive Sound and Light exhibit and fun rhymes, to play off the will be displayed on the front lawn of “Traveling Symphony” idea in the library on Thursday, Oct. 4 and Station Eleven.

Friday, Oct. 5. View the details on page 26 and et more information online at If you can’t make it to the kick off, quincyartcenter.org. you can pick up your free book at the

Quincy Symphony Orchestra will open its season on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3 pm with the Epic Romance concert, and as part of the NEA Big Read: Quincy, it will feature Shakespeare, which is referenced in Station Eleven. A highlight of the concert are several movements from William Walton’s, “As You Like It: A Poem for Orchestra after Shakespeare.”

As with all Symphony concerts, students and children under 18 are admitted free.

University’s 4th Annual Homecoming Kick Off Hot Air Balloon Glow on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 6-9 pm.

QPL will host a number of book discussions on Station Eleven and one with a video of the author Emily St. John Mandel explaining her thoughts about writing this book. The public is welcome

Monday movies for adults, special lectures and events and an escape room. View a complete list of NEA Big Read events online at quincylibrary.org/ nea-big-read-and-little-read/.

The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. QPL undergoes a competitive grant process to bring federal dollars to our community to provide NEA Big Read events.

The federal grant is matched Let your youngsters touch by many local donors who and try playing a variety of make it possible to offer musical instruments during the NEA Big Read: Quincy. an Instrumental Petting QPL is grateful for such Zoo on Friday, Oct. 5 at strong community support 1 pm at QPL. Quincy for programs that enhance Symphony Orchestra literacy and make reading fun musicians will graciously for the whole family. share their instruments Books will be available free of charge at the kick off event on for kids to try. Read more September 13 and at QPL while supplies last. Submitted photos.

To see a complete list of about the concert and the Quincy Public Library services Symphony season “Every Note Tells a to attend. To join a book discussion and programs, including digital Story,” on page 18 or online at qsoa.org. group, stop at QPL’s Ask Here desk. offerings, visit quincylibrary.org.

Quincy Public Library will also take Additional programs at QPL include a NEA Big Read table to Quincy story times for children, teen events,

What It’s Worth?

Mark Moran Returns to QPL to Appraise Antiques Live WHAT IT'S WORTH? Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 10 am Quincy Public Library Quincy Public Library will be hosting its popular Antique and Collectibles Appraisal Event: What It’s Worth this August with antiques expert Mark Moran!

“This event will be both entertaining and educational for those interested in the history and value of antiques,” said Ruth Cuthbertson, Marketing and Events Librarian at QPL. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are required to have an item appraised. Everyone is welcome to view the fascinating live appraisals and to stay for the event!

On Wednesday, Aug. 22 beginning at 10 am, Moran will appraise a variety of items. The first item is appraised free for those with an active QPL card. Cost for the second item or for non-library card holders will be $15 per item, limit two items. Call 217223-2309, ext. 209 to reserve your appraisal time.

While in the Quincy area, Moran will be available for house calls for people with large items or with many items to be appraised. House calls are $75 per hour within 10 miles of QPL. To arrange house calls, contact Moran directly at 715-281-5060 or email moranm1953@gmail.com.

Formerly the senior editor of antiques and collectibles books for Krause Publications, Moran has also been a

Antique expert Mark Moran displays the most valuable item appraised at last year’s antiques event at QPL. Submitted photo.

contributor for Antiques Roadshow on PBS, and editor for Antique Trader magazine, Antique Review East and editorial director of F +W Media’s Antiques Group. He’s the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles. *Items excluded from appraisal include all weapons, traps, Nazi memorabilia,coins and paper money, precious gems and Beanie Babies.

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My Summer as an Intern for #AlltheArts!

Hello everybody! I am Taylor Tweedell, and this summer I served as Arts Quincy’s 2018 Intern. In the past few months I was given the amazing opportunity to work with this awesome organization, and I have grown as both a person and a businesswoman because of it. The lessons I have learned at Arts Quincy have been invaluable, and I want to share a few of them with you!

1. Quincy is Fun! I have lived in Quincy my entire life, and before this internship I found myself guilty of saying “There’s nothing to do here,” but boy was I wrong. There is almost too much to do! Between all of the arts organizations Arts Quincy partners with, there is always an event, activity or class available for you to participate in. Many of the events on the AQ calendar I would have never attended until this internship, but I had so much fun participating in them. I encourage everybody to pick some arts events that you have never tried before and test them out! As I previously mentioned in one of my AQ blogs, “Many people do not know that they love what they love until they try it.”

2. Trying Again a Good Thing During my internship, I had the opportunity to help Arts Quincy write a grant for funds to benefit the Instant Arts program in area schools. This project intimidated me, and neither my first or second drafts were what Arts Quincy was looking for. So, I continued editing my writing by taking the critiques I had gotten and applying them. This process helped me not only to better understand how to write a grant, but it also impressed upon me that trying again is essential to learning. There's always a learning curve when we try something new, and if we use that as motivation rather than discouragement, we can achieve great things.

me and befriended me while fulfilling their own responsibilities: creating this magazine, attending arts events, raising their children and, in the case of Office Manager Kelsey Deters, working another job in the arts! It is incredible how much these women care about making all forms of art available to everyone in our community. Next time you see them at an event, thank them for all that they do to make Quincy’s art community flourish!

4. There is an Organization for Everyone Arts Quincy has so many wonderful arts organizations that they partner with, and there is truly something for everyone! From the Quinsippi Needleworkers to the Quincy Public Library and Quincy Civic Music Association, and the other 53 orgs, there are tons of areas to get involved and use your talents to serve the artistic community here in Quincy!

These partner organizations also offer a variety of activities, concerts, etc., and Arts Quincy will work with you to help you find an arts activity you enjoy.

Laura Sievert and Taylor at QFest

Taylor Tweedell, Bob Havens and Laura Sievert

Taylor Tweedell, Kelsey Deters, Alta King and Jenna Seaborn volunteering at a local event.

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6. There is Always Room to Improve During my internship, I was able to do live media including radio interviews, television and Facebook Live segments. After each, I'd review with Laura, the Arts Quincy director who does these live interviews every single week. She would give me tips on how to make my communication even more effective. These reviews helped me feel more confident about my delivery on the air. However, this philosophy of constant improvement goes far beyond my public speaking. Arts Quincy is always looking for ways to make the organization better and reach out to get more arts access more people, and it is so rewarding to work with people who who refuse to settle for mediocre work.

5. The Quincy Art Community is Inspirational!

During my summer with Arts Quincy, I was able to attend several arts rehearsals and shows. Throughout these events, I met some of the most inspirational and encouraging people.

I wrote a blog about the Muddy River Opera’s Magic Flute performance, and after interviewing the cast during rehearsal, I was reminded of all the great friends I have made through my involvement in the arts as a dancer.

7. Writing is Fun! Before starting this internship, I was asked to submit a writing sample as part of my application. I often times do not enjoy writing, and this sample made me nervous that writing would be a big part of my internship. My suspicions were correct, and a large part of my time with Arts Quincy has been spent writing everything from blogs to Instagram captions. Even though this scared me, I learned that I actually love writing! Blogs have been a joy for me to work on and I am so grateful that Arts Quincy helped me find a writing style that I can enjoy and excel at!

A great way to connect to Quincy's past, to get involved in Quincy's present and to make an impact on Quincy's future is to get plugged into an arts organization that you love!

Photos clockwise: Taylor at Quincy Park Band's Memorial Day Concert, Taylor and Kelsey Deters at Good Samaritan Home, Taylor made her first facebook live video on opening night of Blues in the District with The Coyote Bill Boogie Band and the next at the Log Cabin Village with John Gebhardt. Finally is Taylor with Mark Schneider at KHQA the night she spoke during the Arts Beat segment on KHQA's Live at 5.

8. Art Reveals History This summer I have discovered that the best way to learn about Quincy is to become immersed in the arts community.

Through art, I learned about what life used to be like in Quincy by talking with the Friends of the Log Cabins. I’ve learned about famous artists that have come from Quincy by attending the Quincy Art Center exhibit openings. I’ve

learned about Quincy’s involvement in America’s wars by exploring the All Wars Museum. A great way to get connected to Quincy’s past, to get involved in Quincy’s present, and to make an impact on Quincy’s future is to get plugged into an arts organization that you love!

lessons that I can confidently say I will never forget. I am so grateful for this opportunity to give back to the arts community that inspired me to pursue my dream of dancing in college! Thank you to everyone who has made this experience so memorable and enjoyable!

My summer internship with Arts Quincy has taught me so many wonderful

Read more of Taylor's summer at artsquincy.org/blog.

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10th Annual Frontier Day & Honoring Potawatomi Tribe FRONTIER SETTLEMENT DAY Saturday, Sept. 8 from 11 am–4 pm Log Cabin Village Get ready to experience life the way early pioneers did during the 10th annual Frontier Settlement Day on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 11 am-4 pm at Quincy’s Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village.

“The day will include a variety of free activities that recreate this historic period in America,” said John Gebhardt, President of the Friends of the Log Cabin Association. “This is a great opportunity to celebrate our past and teach the younger generations firsthand how these early pioneers lived.”

During the day, the log cabins will be open for tours and visitors will learn the importance each structure played in the daily life of a pioneer. These buildings include the Lord’s Barn, a general store, a smokehouse and a one-room cabin that housed the family of D.D. Hull, his wife and their 13 children in

REMEMBERANCE WITH THE POTAWATOMI TRIBE Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 pm Log Cabin Village The Friends of the Log Cabins also invites the public to a potluck dinner and ceremony with members of the Potawatomi Indians Commemorative Caravan who will be stopping at the Log Cabin Village on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 pm.

In the summer and fall of 1838, 42 Potawatomi tribe members perished on the Trail of Death, which passed through this area. The caravan has traveled across the Midwest in their memory every 5 years since 1988. This year will mark the 180th anniversary of the procession.

The route takes the caravan through Eastern Illinois, to Jacksonville, along Route 104 to Quincy and crosses into Missouri where it continues southwest to the end of the trail in southeast Kansas near Centerville at the St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park.

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1835. The village herb garden will be in full splendor and visitors will learn how homesteaders not only used herbs in cooking but also as homeopathic remedies.

Guests can see the reenactment of a period wedding and learn about Civil War medical practices. Also see reenactors bring historical figures from the era to life, including Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Fritz Klein of Springfield. Musicians will play period music and artisans will demonstrate traditional crafts like candle making, wool spinning, chair canning and more.

“Children will have many opportunities to see how kids from this time period learned and were entertained,” Gebhardt said. Retired educators, Paul and Jane Moody, will be on site with their traveling log cabin display of a one-room schoolhouse complete with antique desks, chalkboards, textbooks and more.

Children will also be able to participate where the Native Americans crossed the Mississippi River on their forced march to Kansas,” said Gebhardt.

“Caravan members include historians and Potawatomi who had ancestors on the Trail of Death. The goal of the caravan is to make the public aware of this history and to provide a setting for people to meet and greet Potawatomi, shake their hands and hear their stories. The caravan is both an adventure and spiritual journey for all who participate.”

Visit potawatomi-tda.org to learn more about their tragic forced passage from diaries, photographs and more.

in old-fashioned games like gunny sack races and tug of war, and see farm animals on-site from local agriculture college students.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event benefit the preservation of the cabins.

To learn more or to become a member of the Friends of the Log Cabins, please visit logcabinvillagequincyil.com and follow Friends of the Log Cabin Village on Facebook for important updates.

Celebrating Our Folk Life Traditions You are invited to spend the afternoon celebrating the vibrant culture of Quincy during the Folk Life Festival on Saturday, September 15 from 12-5 pm at the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion (1601 Maine). The festival showcases Quincy’s diversity and rich heritage through a wide variety of food, music, dance and arts and crafts n the lawn at The Quincy Museum.

“This year marks the 23rd annual Folk Life Festival at the museum,” said Barbara Wilkinson, Executive Director of The Quincy Museum. “Visitors will have the chance to experience the crafts and lifestyles of yesterday. We have many artisans demonstrating their crafts and displaying their wares. We will be offering plenty of delicious food options and fun old-fashioned games for the kids!”

FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 15 from 12–5 pm Quincy Museum

Demonstrations will include weaving on a loom, drawing, painting, flint knapping, Native American crafts and music, stained glass, needlework, African art, wood carving, lace tatting, china painting, paper making and so much more.

Admission is $2 and includes access to the 14,000+ square foot mansion which sits on a two and a half acre lot. Visitors will see the pristine interior which was built in 1890-91 for Richard Newcomb and his family. The home has 33 rooms, 13 fireplaces and is in the Richardson Romanesque Revival Style.

The museum, housed inside the historic home, showcases exhibits on both the second and third floors on archeology, historic Quincy businesses, World War I, Native Americans, riverside wildlife, dinosaurs and more.

To learn more about the museum or to schedule a tour, call 217-224-7669 or visit thequincymuseum.org.

Stop by Quincy Art Center for ArtFest happening at the same time! See page 23 for details.

Forever Learning POLIS REGISTRATION Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 2–4 pm Quincy University's North Campus (18th & Seminary) Quincy University’s Pursuit in Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class list has been released. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning among senior citizens. There are no tests and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Enjoy coffee and cookies during the first hour of each course.

Fall classes include a variety of topics taught by local professionals. The cost of a POLIS membership is $15 per semester, and each two-hour class is $4 to attend. Everyone is welcome and invited to bring friends to attend one class free of charge. Registration is Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 2-4 pm at Quincy University’s North Campus. Forms can also be submitted by mail. Classes during the semester will be held at the North Campus (18th and Seminary), and signs will indicate directions to the individual classes.

One of the most popular POLIS learning days is the bus tour to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. The trip is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24.

To receive a brochure describing all the fall classes and a registration form, please email polis@quincy.edu with your name and address, call 217-228-5594 or visit the POLIS webpage at quincy.edu/polis.

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QCMA Kicks Off 92nd Season This September There’s no need go to New York or Europe to see a fabulous, world-class performance. Stay right here in the Gem City and let Quincy Civic Music Association (QCMA) bring the best performers in the world to you during the 2018-2019 season! Performances are always free for ages 18 and under!

THE FIVE BROWNS Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm Morrison Auditorium The 92nd season of Quincy Civic Music Association will kick off on Monday, Sept. 17 with the internationally famous Five Browns and their five magnificent grand pianos. Then, the great New York a capella ensemble Backtrack Vocals will perform Monday, Oct. 8. Ring in 2019 with the famous Russian National Ballet with two ballets in January. In March, the Russian String Orchestra will perform and the season will conclude with the Frisson Ensemble in April that includes some of the best young musicians from New York!

“For 92 years, the QCMA's been bringing world-class music to town and this year is one of its best seasons yet,” said Liz Berghofer, QCMA. “First off, the famous Five Browns are returning to Quincy for their second performance in a decade.”

These siblings are critically acclaimed, Julliard-trained concert pianists. You will get swept up in the excitement and energy of this young and very famous quintet and their five glorious grand pianos. Their superlative music includes complex arrangements of classical greats, as well as lighthearted medleys of childhood favorites.

On Monday, October 8, comes the award-winning New York a capella group Backtrack Vocals who explore the power of voice through unique vocal settings, tight harmonies and worldclass beat-boxing. The group pushes the limits of song and creates impressive covers of pop music. The powerhouse group has amassed millions of views and subscribers on YouTube.

Winter will be illuminated by the superb Russian National Ballet which returns to Morrison Auditorium on Monday, Jan. 14 with two beautiful ballets: Romeo and Juliet and Les Sylphides.

The Five Browns will perform Sept. 17

Fifty dancers will perform with beautiful costumes, fine sets and extraordinary music.

Their intricate skill, vast experience and soulful dancing preserve the grand history of Russian ballet to share it with the world.

The Russian National Ballet performing Romeo & Juliet

“They are outstanding performers and actors and are one of QCMA's best attended ensembles,” Berghofer said.

“Audiences applaud them and almost weep for the beauty of the dance and storytelling. This will be a grand performance for everyone!”

On March 20, another group of young musicians from the other side of the world will deliver their signature warm, high-energy performance at Salem Church. The Russian String Orchestra is one of Russia's finest groups and their music will stay with listeners long after the last note has been played! The orchestra features young performers and has been on tour in over 25 countries.

The variety of the music they play includes over 1,000 compositions from Baroque to Modern eras. The orchestra prides itself on offering extremely unique programs.

Lastly, on April 5, the best young string players from New York arrive to play at St. John's Anglican Parish. The ninepiece explosive Frisson Ensemble plays cool classical music that expands and contracts into a variety of powerful, intricate arrangements, including quintets, sextets and a small chamber orchestra. These rising stars are skilled graduates from the top music schools in America. They showcase a myriad of rarely performed masterworks, standard and popular music.

Season tickets for all five concerts are $75. As always, students through high school age are admitted at no charge. Season tickets can be purchased online through the website listed below, or by mailing a check to the QCMA, PO Box 1165, Quincy IL 62306. Season tickets are also available at Quincy Hy-Vee stores, Kirlin's Hallmark, Brown Drug Company, Quincy Steamboat Company, Second String Music, Arts Quincy and Java Jive in Hannibal. Individual tickets for The Five Browns are $25 in advance at the ticket outlets listed above or $27 at the door. For further information, please visit quincycivicmusic.org, call 217-224-5499 and follow Quincy Civic Music Association on Facebook.

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WONDROUS: A QUINCY MUSIC STORY Sunday, Sept. 2 at 7 pm Morrison Auditorium Something for Everyone! That’s what is in store for audiences attending Wondrous: A Quincy Music Story concert at Quincy Junior High School's Morrison Auditorium on Sunday, Sept. 2 at 7 pm. This music scholarship fundraiser pays homage to generations of Quincy musicians and six decades of song in Quincy!

The concert is documentary in nature and showcases the diversity of music this community so generously supports.

Unique arrangements of familiar tunes from “Roll out the Barrel,” to “Amazing Grace,” will engage audience members.

“Quincyans often speak of the special legacy of music in this relatively small community,” says Jillian Miller, concert organizer. “But it all boils down to the people, the musicians themselves, who give of their time and talent every day to keep this tradition of excellence alive.”

Special tribute will be given to the musicians who perpetuate Quincy’s rich musical heritage including Quincy University music alumni connected to the late Dr. Lavern Wagner and Quincy Public School music directors featuring longtime choral director Dan Sherman.

Among the many musical offerings are two groups performing arrangements

by Dr. Wagner including a barbershop ensemble singing “Tell Me Why,” and the Quincy Early Music Consort playing works by Orlando di Lassus and Clement Janequin. Robust musical numbers will highlight the Quincy Music Story with performances by a Dixieland Ensemble

featuring Dan Sherman on drums, the 12th Street Brass, a trombone quartet made up of area music directors, the Wagner Family Sisters paying tribute to Quincy musicians who have passed on and a full “legacy” orchestra made up of generations of Quincy musicians playing Johann Strauss’s “Tales from the Vienna Woods” under the direction of Pam Potter.

“The camaraderie and talent of these musicians makes it a privilege to be a part of this one-time event,” says Potter.

Tickets are available at artsquincy.org, County Market and Hy-Vee stores in Quincy and are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors over 65 and free for students through high school. Proceeds from the social hour and concert benefit music scholarships to summer camps and music education in the names of Dr. and Mrs. Lavern and Joan Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Pam Sherman. Donations toward these scholarships can be made at artsquincy.org.

The concert wraps up with the QHS Concert Choir Alumni choir conducted by Mr. Sherman. Hundreds of QHS alumni from California to New York are returning to sing together again on the QJHS stage.

“It is overwhelming and humbling to be a part of this amazing tradition of choral music in the Quincy Public Schools,” expounds Sherman. “I cannot wait to reconnect with each one of these former students one more time. The alumni choir will sing three favorite pieces: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” arranged

by Gilbert Martin, “Witness” arranged by Jack O’Halloran and Peter Lutkin’s “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.”

Dr. Lavern Wagner

Dan Sherman

Rehearsals will be held at QJHS on Saturday, Sept. 1 with a coffee hour beginning at 9 am. QHS Choir Alumni are still being invited to participate and are encouraged to register now at qpsfoundation.org/alumni-choir.

After rehearsals on Saturday, QHS alumni are invited to socialize at the Quincy Country Club from 7-11 pm.

Registration and tickets for the social can be found at artsquincy.org.

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Nicole Smart Q&A submitted by Susan Deege

When did you start playing an instrument? I started playing the trombone in 6th grade beginning band at age 11 in Cabool, Missouri, which is my hometown.

Often people are surprised when they meet females that play the trombone.

How did you choose this fantastic instrument? From the time I was a little kid, I always loved the deep rich sounds of the low brass. I wanted to play the tuba in band, but they didn't start students on tuba. My band teacher talked me into playing the trombone and promised me that if I did it, she would teach me how to play the tuba. I have yet to play the tuba, but have not stopped playing and loving the trombone!

What do you like about being in the Quincy Concert Band? I like being in QCB because it gives me another opportunity to practice and perform my craft. I get to engage with other band

members who share the same passion for creating music and bringing joy to others through music. One of the biggest advantages for students who play in QCB is that the group is made up of amazing instrumentalist which makes it a productive learning experience. It also gives students an opportunity to network and develop professionally with others in musical careers.

What is your favorite type of music? Is there a particular type of group you like to play with? I don't have a favorite type of music because there are too many great types! My favorite type of group to play with is one that has members that are hard-working and don't settle for just playing the right notes. I love when they exceed expectations and that is exactly the kind of musicians that make up QCB! What other groups have you played with? At Culver-Stockton, I play with the Symphonic Band, the All-College Band, the Wind Ensemble and Camerata 808 where anything goes. I have also played in a trombone quartet.

Tell me about your opera experience, or another musical performance you particularly enjoyed. It was so much fun to be a part of Hansel and Gretel with Muddy River Opera. I grew tremendously as a vocalist and performer. My favorite

part of the opera was watching all of the childrens' reactions as the story unfolded.

I also enjoyed answering their questions and seeing what they thought about the show.

What type of school would you like to teach in the future? I would like to teach both vocal and instrumental music in a small rural school.

Nicole Smart

Is your family musical? Some members of my family are very musical, but some of them are also tone deaf. My grandma, aunt and parents have helped me experience all kinds of music from heavy metal to opera. I know I wouldn't be the person or musician I am without their support and encouragement.

Mark your calendars for Quincy Concert Band's Nov. 4th fall performance!

featuring the music and musicians of the Quincy community 1960-present

Labor Day Weekend

Concert September 2 @ 7:00 pm Morrison Auditorium

$20 Adults/$15 Seniors Students K-12th Grade Admitted Free!

Tickets Available at Quincy County Market or Hy-Vee Stores or online at artsquincy.org The event will help generate needed scholarship funds to support music education!

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QHS Alumni & Friends!

Join us at Quincy Country Club on Sept. 1 from 7-11 pm Light refreshments & many memories! $20 alumni/$25 guest Sign up at artsquincy.org

QHS Alumni Choir participants can sign up at qpsfoundation.org/ alumni-choir or through email at wondrousqms@gmail.com.

The Registration fee is $10.

Rehearsal on Sat., Sept. 1.

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Bob Havens Earns Highest Arts Quincy Honor Musical legend and Quincy native, Bob Havens, has been named the winner of a 2018 George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for Music and Performing Arts! The award is in recognition of a lifetime of vision, passion and dedication to trombone performance as well as enduring cultural contributions in the Quincy area and beyond.

Mr. Havens is beloved by area residents and his contributions to the music world brings enjoyment to jazz and Dixieland music fans everywhere!

Born into a family of musicians in 1930, Mr. Havens was destined to make an imprint on the world. At age seven, he could play the violin and piano and began learning the trombone, which would become his signature instrument.

His first professional gig was with a local dance band at the age of 12! In his teens, at George M. Irwin's recommendation, he was awarded a scholarship to attend the Interlochen Music Camp in Michigan. He earned first-chair trombone in the school’s 250 piece concert band. He later held the same position with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra.

During the Korean War, Mr. Havens served in the Illinois National Guard’s military band playing ceremonial and marching music.

In 1955, he left his hometown of Quincy to tour with the Ralph Flanagan Orchestra and ended up in New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz. In 1956 he met his idol, Jack Teagarden while he was performing with George Girard’s Dixieland Band at the Famous Door.

Mr. Havens joined the first band of Al Hirt at Dan’s Pier 600 on Bourbon Street. The front line included Hirt, Havens and Pete Fountain. During his time in the New Orleans, he recorded albums for the record labels Good Times Jazz and Vic with the Girard Band, and on Verve and Audio Fidelity with Hirt. He recorded about dozen albums for the Southland label with many other jazz musicians from New Orleans.

(L-R) Carlos Fernandez, Bob Havens and Laura Sievert at Quincy Park Band's finale concert in Madison Park in July.

The George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award is in recognition of a lifetime of vision, passion and dedication to trombone performance as well as enduring cultural contributions in the Quincy area and beyond. series. His line, “Look out folks, I’m going to play a trambone cadenza!” was a fan favorite! The show ended in 1982 and Mr. Havens found freelance opportunities with the Bob Crosby, Bob Cats and the Benny Goodman Orchestra. From 1985-95, he played with the Great Pacific Band along with members Bob Ringwald , lead vocals/piano; Don Nelson, saxophone; and Zeke Zarchy, trumpet.

Today, Mr. Havens lives in his hometown of Quincy. He serves as the music coach and as a regular guest soloist for the local jazz group, The Dixie Dads. He has also continued to record and appear at festivals and concerts around the world.

Mr. Havens was nominated for the award by John Schneider, member of The Dixie Dads and Quincy Concert Band President. An award was presented in July during the Quincy Park Band's finale concert. Mr. Havens was a charter member of the Park Band which was founded in 1948.

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Symphony, Chorus and Youth Auditions The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites area musicians to participate in its 71st Concert Season, "Every Note Tells A Story!" Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are invited to audition for The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus, Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus.

The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Bruce Briney, rehearses from 7:30- 9:45 pm on Tuesdays beginning Aug. 28. The orchestra will perform four full programs throughout the season. Symphony concert dates are Sunday, Sept. 30, Saturday, Dec. 1, Sunday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Apr. 13. In addition, the QSO will perform children’s educational concerts in March at local schools.

Dr. Bruce Briney & the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. File photo.

Instrumental auditions will be held Monday, Aug. 27.

Players are especially needed for all string sections, and additional brass, woodwind and percussion players are needed for works with larger instrumentation requirements and for the substitute list.

Musicians should prepare a short solo example of their choice that will display their musical strengths.

The Quincy Symphony Chorus is a fun and talented group of adult singers from all walks of life. Persons interested in singing with the Symphony Chorus should contact Dr. Phyllis Robertson at 217-228-2866 to set up an audition. The chorus rehearses from 7-9:15 pm on Mondays beginning Aug. 13 and will present concerts on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Mar. 9. They will also join the Symphony Orchestra and the Youth Chorus on Saturday, Dec. 1 for The Snowman Holiday Family Concert.

Singers in grades 3-12 are invited to audition for the 2018-19 Quincy Area Youth Chorus.

Accepted singers will perform with the QAYC at two of their own concerts as well as join the Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for The Snowman Holiday Family Concert.

Auditions for QAYC will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, beginning at 10 am. Auditioning children should prepare a song they enjoy singing. QAYC is for girls and boys with unchanged voices, and consists of two performing groups: The Kinderchor for the younger singers, directed by Amy Walker, and the Concert Choir for older members, directed by Paul Shelor.

The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rich Cangro, will hold auditions in early October.

New and returning members must audition.

Candidates must be in grades 7-12 and have at least three years of playing experience (qualified 6th graders will be considered). Students should prepare material found at qsoa.org along with a solo of their choice. Those selected for the QAYO will rehearse weekly through March and perform in two concerts.

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To sign up for an audition time with the QSO, QSC, the youth chorus or the youth orchestra, call the symphony office at 217-222-2856 Monday-Friday or email qsoa@ adams.net. More information on performing ensembles and season tickets can be found at qsoa.org.

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Every Note Tells a Story The 2018-19 season of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has announced its 2018-19 concert series of orchestral and choral performances. A mix of classical masterpieces, popular favorites and unique artistic collaborations will be showcased, and each piece has a story to tell!

The orchestra, led by Dr. Bruce Briney, opens with EPIC ROMANCE on Sunday, Sept. 30. This concert is part of the Quincy Public Library’s 2018 Big Read event schedule. This year’s novel, “Station Eleven,” depicts a ragtag symphony who travels the Midwest performing Shakespearean plays and orchestra music. The QSO will perform an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” in honor of the novel.

The voices of the Quincy Symphony Chorus, conducted by Dr. Phyllis Robertson, will present ETERNAL LIGHT & LOVE on Saturday, Nov. 3. Performed in memory of Quincy musician Robert Bedell, this music will surround the audience with love, healing and hope. The song “Many Waters Cannot Quench,” will be performed. The piece uses text from the Song of Solomon to convey eternal hope and redemption.

THE SNOWMAN film by Raymond Briggs will be accompanied live by the QSO at the FAMILY CONCERT on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Symphony Chorus and Quincy Area Youth Chorus will join the orchestra for a variety of songs and carols. The concert will include the winner of Encore’s Battle for the Baton contest conducting Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” The audience is asked to bring non-perishable items for Horizons Food Pantry.

The LEGENDS & LORE orchestra concert on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, is full of music from epic productions such as Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” The winners of our annual Young Artist Competition will be showcased and The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Richard Cangro, will perform Kabalevsky’s “Colas Breugnon,” alongside the QSO. A BRITISH INVASION will occur at the choral concert on Saturday, March 9, 2019. This pops concert includes music

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from James Bond movies, the Beatles, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and more.

COMPOSE YOURSELF! will be the theme of the Young Peoples Concerts performed this March by the QSO. These concerts give area students the opportunity to experience live symphonic music in a setting just for them, but the 45 minute performances are enjoyable for grown-ups as well!

The season ends with the grand AMERICAN SALUTE concert on Saturday, April 13. This performance includes Copland’s “Old American Songs,” featuring baritone Ricardo Sepulveda and popular American musical pieces from “The King and I,” and “The Music Man.” More information will be posted throughout the season at qsoa.org. Call 217-222-2856 for more details or a brochure.

Single tickets, $18 for adults and $15 for seniors, will be available throughout the season at the door or in advance from Sturhahn Jewelers, HyVee and County Market stores. Children 18 and under are admitted FREE to all concerts and are encouraged to attend. Fill out a subscription form on page 19.

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Stravinsky Kabalevsky Khachaturian

Festive Overture Symphony No. 4 Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ Theme & Variations

Firebird Suite Colas Breugnon Spartacus Suite

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British Invasion

Eternal Light & Love Chorus

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Chorus 7:30 pm Sat., March 9 | Salem Church

7:30 pm Sat. Nov. 3 | Salem Church

Chorus pops from British artists including Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beatles, Elton John and more.

Goodall Eternal Light: A Requiem A tribute of unsurpassed beauty, this concert will lift your spirit and warm your heart.

American Salute

Orchestra 7:30 pm Sat., April 13 | QJHS 3 p.m. Sun. April 14 |Keokuk Grand Theatre

The Snowman

Orchestra, Chorus & Youth Chorus 3 pm Sat., Dec. 1 | QJHS “The Snowman” animated film comes to life with music by the QSO. Suitable for all ages, not just kids.

Festive carols, lively choirs and our Battle for the Baton winner round out this holiday event.

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music • visual arts • theatre & dance • art education • humanities • museums

August 1 - 7 Wednesday, August 1 Casting Call: Good People

By Appointment Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org FREE

Thursday, August 2 Music Under the Stars Every Thursday through Aug. 30 7-9 pm, Mark Twain Museum MarkTwainMuseum.org FREE

Friday, August 3 Student and Instructors Show Gallery Exhibit Opening 7-9 pm, Quincy Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, August 4 Night Golf Outing 7 pm, Westview Golf Course $55 per team TheQuincyMuseum.org

Saturday, August 11 Family Day and Paint Your Own Pottery 10 am-1 pm, Quincy Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, August 11 Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase 7:30 pm, Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org $5

Saturday, August 11 Auditions for Quincy Area Youth Chorus

By Appointment Qsoa.org

Saturday, August 18 Photojournalism Exhibit Opening 7-10 pm, Washington Theater Facebook.com/ QuincyPovertyProject FREE

Monday, Aug. 20 Figure Drawing Class 6-8 pm, Every Monday through May Quincy Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org $5

Saturday, August 25 Too Cool For School Art Class 10 am-2 pm, Quincy Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Monday, August 27 Good People Discovery Night 6-7 pm, Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org

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August 8 - 14 Friday, August 10 Noon Blues, 12-1 pm Blues in the District 5:30-9:30 pm, Aug. 24 Washington Park TheDistrictQuincy.com

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August 15 - 21 Saturday, August 18 QCT Big Clean 10 am, Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org FREE

Saturday, August 18 Entrepreneurial Artist Workshop 10 am-2 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org FREE

August 22 - 28 Wednesday, August 22 Antique Appraisal Event 10 am-3 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org FREE

Saturday, August 25 Super Saturday 10:15-11 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org FREE

August 22 - 28 cont.

Monday, August 27 Auditions for Quincy Symphony Orchestra

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Tuesday, August 28 Genealogy Assistance 9 am-12pm, Every Tuesday Quincy Public Library FREE gr-gs.org

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September 1 - 5 Saturday, September 1 Wondrous Rehearsal 9 am-3:30 pm QJHS Morrison Auditorium $10 ArtsQuincy.org

Sunday, September 2 Wondrous: A Quincy Music Story Concert, 7-9 pm, QJHS Morrison Auditorium ArtsQuincy.org

Tuesday, September 4 Casting Call: The Witches

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Wednesday, September 5 POLIS Fall Registration 2-4 pm, Quincy University North Campus $15 Quincy.edu/polis

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Wednesday, September 5 Made In America: Veterans Art Class 5:15-6:45 pm, Sept. 12, 19 & 26 Quincy Art Center Free for Vets!

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Saturday, September 8 Frontier Settlement Day 11 am-4 pm, Log Cabin Village LogCabinVillageQuincyIl.com

Thursday, September 13 Good People September 13-16 & 21-23 Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Thursday, September 13 QPL: NEA Big Read Kick Off 4-6 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org

Saturday, September 15 ArtFest!

12-5 pm, Quincy Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, September 15 Folk Life Festival 12-5 pm, Quincy Museum TheQuincyMuseum.org

Monday, September 17 The Five Browns Free for 7:30-9:30 pm kids up QJHS Morrison Theatre to 18!

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Thursday, September 20 QU Homecoming Kick Off Hot Air Balloon Glow 6 pm, Friars’ Field Quincy.edu FREE

Saturday, September 22 Park District Fall Festival 10 am-1 pm Upper Moorman Park QuincyParkDistrict.com FREE

Thursday, September 27 QHS Homecoming Parade 6 pm, Quincy Senior High School QpsMusic.org

Sunday, September 30 QSOA Epic Romance Concert 3 pm, QJHS Morrison Auditorium Qsoa.org

Sunday, September 30 Sunday Music Series 4 pm, Salem Church 217-228-2866

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September 14 - 21 Saturday, September 15 Beat Beethoven 5K Run/Walk 8 am, Wavering Park EncoreQuincy.com

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Friday, September 28 Salvage Salon & Craig Colorusso Opening Recpetion 7 pm, Quincy Art Center FREE QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, September 29 Genealogy Workshop 9:30 am-3:30 pm Quincy Public Library $30 gr-gs.org

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EXHIBITIONS Gray Gallery

Annual Faculty Art Exhibition August 17–September 14 Closing Reception: Friday, Sept. 14 at 4 pm Annual Alumni Art Exhibition September 17–October 10 Gallery Reception: Saturday, Sept. 22 at 3 pm

Quincy Art Center

Annual Students & Instructors of the Art Center Exhibit Mark Chatterly: Personal Insights August 3–September 15 Opening Reception: Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 pm Salvage Salon August 31–November 3 Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 28 at 7 pm

Craig Colorusso: Light and Sound & Sun Boxes September 28–October 31 Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 28 at 7 pm

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Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Illinois Bicentennial June 6–August 14 Satellite Exhibit at Hy-Vee Market Cafe & Bar on Broadway: Kris Cadwell July 11–September 11 Bryant Holiday September 12–November 27 Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 12 at 5:30 pm Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Illinois Bicentennial: Celebrating 200 Years of Adams County May 17–December 12

Quincy Community Theatre Good People Exhibition September 13-16 & 21–23 Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 14, 6:30 pm

Washington Theater Quincy Illinois Poverty Project Exhibition August 18–25 Opening Reception: Saturday, Aug. 18, 7-9 pm

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

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

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

120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO 573-221-9010, marktwainmuseum.org 9 am–5 pm daily, 7 days a week Quincy Art Center 1515 Jersey St., 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org Mon–Sat: 9 am–4 pm Quincy Museum 1601 Maine St., 217-224-7669, thequincymuseum.org, Tues-Sun: 1–5 pm April–Oct. & Dec. Villa Kathrine 532 Gardner Expy., 217-224-3688, villakathrine.org Mon–Sat: 9 am–5 pm, Sun: 1–5 pm.

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ARTFEST Saturday, Sept. 15 from 12–5 pm Quincy Art Center ArtFest returns with free and fun visual arts activities for the whole family at the Quincy Art Center on Saturday, Sept. 15!

“Having a fun space for expression and growth in art is important both socially and mentally and we are happy to provide it,” says Vicki Sandercock, art instructor. “Many people are intimidated to try new things when it comes to art, which is why ArtFest focuses on creating art activities so that everyone can explore different mediums and find out what they like!”

Visitors will enjoy free demonstrations, hands-on art projects, music and tours of the galleries. Most activities are free, however select activities are available for a low cost. Activities include: wheel throwing, paint your own pottery, raku pottery, an art exhibit scavenger hunt, balloon drawing, live drawing, art games, splatter painting, a silent auction, live music and entertainment and more!

The day will provide the last opportunity to see two gallery exhibits, Mark Chatterley’s whimsical sculptural

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pieces: Personal Insights and the 5th Annual Student and Instructor Exhibit.

Various organizations will be on-site with crafts and information on how they can incorporate the arts into people’s everyday lives.

Funds raised from the low-cost activities and silent auction will be used to further the mission of Quincy Art Center’s art education programming and scholarships throughout the year.

For more information about ArtFest and to see the full schedule of events, please visit quincyartcenter.org or call 217-223-5900.

Stop by The Quincy Museum for the Folk Life Festival happening at the same time! See page 11 for details.

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Unique Harmony Created From Day Program Participants of the New Horizons Day Program at Transitions of Western Illinois are spending their Tuesdays at The Crossing Church where participants are engaging in music appreciation, vocal choir, hand bell choir and drama.

This day program provides wonderful opportunities for adults to go on outings in the community, learn social skills, independent living skills and recreational/ leisure skills.

“The Crossing Church has been a tremendous supporter of our New Horizons Day Program that serves adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability,” says Barb

Chapin, Director of Development at Transitions. “In discussions with Chloe Lovelace, Ministry Counselor at the Crossing, Transitions’ staff mentioned that they would like to do more with the arts in the New Horizons Program.

A dream of Chloe’s had been to have a hand bell choir. The result was Transitions Tuesday, a day of musical and dramatic offerings at the Crossing.”

Thanks to a donation, hand bells were purchased and a hand bell choir was initiated. It was soon realized that there were some serious performers in the group and a performance team was created, named Unique Harmony.

According to Kelly Moore, Supervisor of the New Horizons Program, the name suits the group perfectly.

“The team is ever evolving as interest in it grows and as the members master new skills,” she said. “At this time the performance team acts, sings and plays hand bells. They are looking to further expand their group to include dance, as well as prop production.”

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Unique Installations Coming to Quincy!

Life-sized sculptures, end-of-the-world creations and interactive pieces are sure to have everyone talking about the new, unique and exciting exhibits at Quincy Art Center this fall!

First to open is a largerthan-life exhibit that features ceramic figures

by Mark Chatterley entitled Personal Insights. Chatterley is a nationally and internationally renowned artist who has worked in figurative sculpture for over 30 years. Also opening the same night is a display of artwork created by students who were inspired by classes or workshops they took at the art center. This is the 5th Annual Students and Instructors of the Art Center Exhibit and allows emerging artists the opportunity to receive recognition for their work and present their talents to the community. Quincy Art Center will be opening these two exhibits with a reception Friday, Aug. 3 from 7-9 pm.

The Art Center is partnering with the Quincy Public Library with an exhibit opening Friday, Aug. 31. Salvage Salon is inspired by this year’s NEA’s Big Read: Quincy selection, Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel. The exhibit will showcase artwork upcycled to transform garbage and unwanted products into something new and useable. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 28 from 7-9 pm. The exhibit will be open through Saturday, Nov. 3.

Also opening Friday, Sept. 28, is an interactive exhibit featuring a fascinating installation by Arkansan Craig Colorusso.

This two-part installation features Light and Sound. The exhibit infuses light and sound into a display of four foot, internally lit cubes. Light and shadows are projected from cubes from the floor to the ceiling of the gallery while each cube supplies a guitar chord that changes with the lighting. The second part of his exhibit is entitled Sun Boxes nd will be outdoors and traveling throughout Quincy. These sun boxes contain sound installations comprised of 20 independent speakers that are powered by solar panels. When the piece is activated, both soothing and energizing guitar sounds are made that provide a relaxing environment to its viewers.

Colorusso’s installations will be on display through Wednesday, Oct. 31.

The Quincy Art Center is located at 1515 Jersey Street and is open from 9 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday. Go to quincyartcenter.org or call 217-223-5900 for more information.

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Call for Entries in Fall Exhibits Reuse, recycle, repurpose, restore! These are all terms associated with upcycling, a trend that has been seen a lot in crafting and decorating. Now the Quincy Art Center asks you to apply it to new artwork for an upcoming fall exhibit, Salvage Salon. Upcycling is a process that transforms by-products, garbage materials and useless or unwanted products into something new and useful. This exhibit is in conjunction with Quincy Public Library’s NEA Big Read and will feature artwork inspired by the novel Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. The artwork drop-off is August 25, 27 and 28 from 9 am-4 pm.

The exhibit will be open Friday, Aug. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 3. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 28 from 7-9 pm.

This year marks the 43rd Color Run, one of Quincy’s most exciting events full of Early Tin Dusters rolling into town!

The streets are cool with the crisp fall air and it gets nostalgic with a blast from the past: hot rods. These are not just ordinary cars because the entire vehicle is a well-planned masterpiece from the inside out. The owners work endlessly to not only keep the engine purring but to also keep the design of their cars looking sleek. The restoration

is a unique process that brings out the inner artist in these rod enthusiasts.

In the spirit of this nostalgia, the art center will be hosting its 2nd annual Fall Colors of Street Rodding Exhibit October 19-21, during tin dusters weekend. Artists living within a 50-mile radius of Quincy may enter up to three works in two divisions: Students (High School, College or University) and Individuals (18 years of age and over.)

Artwork can be entered in any medium and at no cost. Artwork must reflect the fall season and depict a pre-1949 Street Rod. Participants are eligible for multiple prizes. Artwork can be dropped off Oct. 13, 15 or 16 from 9 am-4 pm. The exhibit will be displayed during the Tin Dusters weekend, October 19-21. The opening reception will be Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 pm.

Regional artists will be able to participate in the upcoming Mary S. OakleyLee Lindsay Artist Showcase this November. This annual exhibition includes entries of original art in all media and is open to artists 18 years of age and older who live within a 50-mile radius of Quincy. The Best of Show receives a $1,000 cash prize and local recognition. Artists are encouraged to represent their hometown from around the Tri-State area and showcase their talent in their community. Artwork must be dropped off November 3, 5 and 6. The show will run from November 16-January 11, 2019.

Those wanting to participate can find the prospectus and entry forms online at quincyartcenter.org/exhibitions. Quincy Art Center is located at 1515 Jersey Street. Hours are 9 am-4 pm Monday through Saturday.

Visit quincyartcenter.org or call 217-223-5900 for more information.

VISUAL ARTS Art Exhibitions at Gray Gallery this Fall FACULTY ART EXHIBITION OPENING Friday, Sept. 14 at 4 pm ALUMNI ART EXHIBITION OPENING Saturday, Sept. 22 at 3 pm Gray Gallery The Gray Gallery, located in Brenner Library, will host the annual Faculty Art Exhibition featuring the recent visual works of current and former faculty members. The exhibition features the work of Robert Lee Mejer, Gray Gallery curator and distinguished professor of art; Karl Warma, chair of the Division of Fine Arts/associate professor of art; and adjunct professors of art David Maas, Larry Siwek, Ruth Ann Snowden and Peggy Ballard. The exhibit will open Friday, Aug. 17 with a closing artist reception on Friday, Sept. 14 from 4–5:30 pm.

The Gray Gallery will also host the Alumni Art Exhibition featuring Quincy University alumnus Marty Cannif ’89. This exhibition will take place from Monday, Sept. 17– Wednesday, Oct. 10, including Quincy University Homecoming weekend. There will be a gallery reception on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 3–4:30 pm.

Caniff works with mixed media including acrylics, oil stick and pencil on wood. His approach reflects traits of neo-expressionism, urban graffiti and a punk attitude. Cannif lives in Chicago and is an executive creative director at an advertising agency. His professional work is all about methodical problem solving to address a specific goal but his artwork is the opposite. His expression is personal, and he hopes that it echoes universal truth.

Photography Exhibit Highlights Homelessness & Poverty in Quincy QUINCY ILLINOIS POVERTY PROJECT Saturday, Aug. 18, 7–9 pm Washington Theater The Quincy Illinois Poverty Project is opening a photojournalism exhibition on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 from 7-9 pm in the Washington Theater, 427 Hampshire St., in Quincy.

The documentary-style exhibit features the stories of 25 individuals and families who are homeless or living in poverty in Quincy, Illinois. The exhibit consists of approximately 100 13x19 inch black and white photographs with captions, stories and audio stories.

Steve Bohnstedt is the photographer and artistic director of this exhibit.

Bohnstedt left his position as the Director of Photography at the Quincy Herald Whig to devote himself fulltime to this endeavor. He spent approximately two years researching, interviewing and documenting the lives of the people in Quincy who are either homeless or poverty stricken.

“I think when people hear and see these stories, they will be as moved and concerned as I am,” Bohnstedt said.

“Most Quincy residents don’t even know this is happening. It’s heartbreaking to see how this population is suffering.”

The direction and focus of the project is to enact an awareness campaign about

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homelessness and poverty in Quincy, especially the lack of affordable, safe housing. Two of the stories and photo essays demonstrate living conditions in the city, where there is no rental housing occupancy ordinance establishing minimum health and safety standards.

The exhibit will be on display through Saturday, Aug. 25. There is no admission fee but donations to support the exhibit are appreciated.

A website of the project will launch in conjunction with the exhibit. View it at quincyilpovertyproject.org on Saturday, August 18. Follow the group on Facebook at facebook.com/ QuincyPovertyProject.

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QCT Welcomes New ED & New Members The Board of Directors of Quincy community Theatre are pleased to announce the appointment of Reagan Costigan Reagan Costigan as the new executive director at QCT! “I am so honored to be a part of Quincy Community Theatre,” Costigan said. “I love that QCT’s mission is not only to produce quality entertainment but to also educate the community and the younger generations. I am grateful for the opportunity to offer strategic leadership and continue the rich tradition of QCT into the future.”

Costigan is excited to work with the wonderful staff and to meet all those that support the theatre as members, donors, ticket holders, students, cast, and volunteers.

QCT also invites theatre enthusiasts to create, collaborate and imagine with the announcement of its 2019 Season during the theatre’s Fall Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Upper Moorman Park.

A potluck will begin at 6 pm, and a business meeting will at 7 pm.

For more information please visit 1qct.org or call QCT at 217-222-3209.

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Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase TRIPLE THREAT BOOT CAMP SHOWCASE Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 pm Quincy Community Theatre See the next generation of singers, dancers and actors perform numbers from thriller musicals at the Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase, Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 pm!

Featuring the students of QCT’s education program, the showcase is the culmination of QCT’s week-long musical theatre intensive for serious young performers in QCT’s Basic Training class for grades 1-4 and in the Triple Threat Boot Camp for grades 5-college.

Both camps focus on the three essential theatrical disciplines: singing, dancing and acting. Students who were accepted

to the Triple Threat Boot Camp submitted letters explaining their passion for theatre. That passion is evident in their Broadway-style revue, created with only one week of rehearsals, and featuring songs, scenes and dances from classic and contemporary musical theatre.

The Triple Threat Boot Camp is directed

by Head of Education Kelsey Celek. Also joining her is professional choreographer Erin Lafferty and professional music instructor Megan Miller-Masterman. Basic Training is directed by professional music instructor and Central Elementary teacher Paige Mueller.

General admission tickets are $5, on sale Monday, August 6. To purchase tickets, visit the QCT Box Office, open MondayFriday from 10 AM-5 PM and one hour before curtain, or call 217-222-3209.

Register Now for Fall Classes at QCT There’s something for everyone this fall at Quincy Community Theatre! This brand new slate of theatre courses is designed to offer professional insight into the performing arts in a fun and engaging environment. Regardless of a student’s age or experience level, QCT classes are the perfect way to enhance acting training and technique, gain confidence in one’s skills, meet other creative people, and try something new.

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Stories Alive! Fall classes start Saturday, Nov. 3. Registration is open at 1qct.org.

For those who would benefit from financial assistance, scholarships are available. Applications can be found online at 1qct.org/education/ scholarships or in the QCT Box Office.

QCT's volunteer program uses volunteer hours at the theatre to pay for classes is also available for parents and students ages 10+. For more information, visit 1qct.org/education/class-punch-cards/.

New Drama This September DISCOVERY NIGHT Monday, Aug. 27 at 6 pm GOOD PEOPLE September 13 – 16 & 21 – 23 Quincy Community Theatre

Call for Artists ARTWORK DROP-OFF August 27-31 OPENING RECEPTION Friday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 pm Quincy Community Theatre

Have you ever been down on your luck? Put in situations beyond your control that snowball into a series of unfortunate events? If so, you can relate to the characters and situations in Good People, Quincy Community Theatre’s newest production, debuting this fall.

“Good People is an incredible script by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. This play is tough, tender and pulls at the audience’s heart.

It addresses the socio-economic divide between those who make it out of a blue-collar neighborhood and those that find themselves left behind,” said Brandon Thomsen, Artistic Director.

The show features Margie Walsh, a middle-aged single mother struggling to stay afloat and care for her adult daughter with special-needs. In her unfortunate circumstances, she must face the choices she’s made (or had no other choice to make) in the past that sent her down her current path.

After losing her job and facing eviction from her South Boston neighborhood, Margie turns to an old flame, Mike, for help. Mike is now a successful physician that lives a different life in an upscale community which is something that she is unfamiliar with.

The audience roots for Margie to get back on her feet and sympathizes with how easily misfortune comes around.

Supported by fiery and sometimes funny, working-class characters, Good People is for any of us that wonder if our fate depends more on luck and where you came from hard work.

“With sharp doses of comedy laced throughout, the script is dynamic and certainly packs a punch. I think audiences will be captivated by one of the most thrilling scripts we’ve produced in years. I’m excited about the conversations this play will spark," Thomsen said.

Tickets are $20-22, on sale Monday, August 20. Performances are September 13-16 and 21-23, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Runtime is approximately two hours. Audiences are encouraged to stay for a discussion with the cast, director and members of the Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee following every performance of Good People.

Audiences can get a sneak peek at the show during “Discovery Night” on Monday, Aug. 27 at 6 pm. This backstage, behind-the-scenes look at the making of this comedy-drama is free and open to the public. Pre-registration 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.

Arts Quincy, Quincy Community Theatre and Quincy Art Center have teamed up for an art exhibit inspired by the play Good People.

Artists are being sought to submit their work which explores social class in America and how the divide influences perceptions and stereotypes.

The exhibition will be displayed each night of the play (September 13-16 and 21-23) from 6:30-9:30 pm in the Oakley-Lindsay Center lobby. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 14 starting at 6:30 pm.

Artwork will be judged by renowned local artist Ann MillerTitus. Awards include $250 Best of Show, $150 Second Place, $100 Honorable Mention and gift certificates.

The exhibit is open to artists of all ages. There is a $10 entry fee per artist. Each artist may submit up to two works in any medium.

Artists are encouraged to read the script, online now at 1qct.org, for inspiration. Artwork can be delivered to Quincy Community Theatre between August 27-31 from 10 am-5 pm.

Artists can go to artsquincy.org to download the prospectus and entry form.

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Students Needed for The Witches THE WITCHES Show: October 25 – 28 Auditions: September 4 & 5 Quincy Community Theatre is searching for 10-15 actors to play multiple roles in Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Actors auditioning for this piece should be ready for an exciting world of magic, movement, puppetry and thrilling events that bring out the enchantment of live theatre! Auditions will take place September 4 and 5 by appointment.

David Wood’s adaptation of Dahl’s classic novel pits a young orphan boy against child-hating witches determined to rid England of all its children. Even when the boy is turned into a mouse, he and his Grandmother find a way to thwart the witches’ plan.

“I’m a huge fan of the imaginative worlds Roald Dahl creates and I love that

his young protagonist characters are consistently intelligent, loyal, and ready to take on the chaotic, fantasy worlds around them,” said Director Kelsey Celek.

“The Witches is a play that asks its actors and its audience to take on some big challenges, challenges I’m certain our student actors are ready for. This play will invoke frightful family fun, just in time for Halloween!”

Roles are open to actors in grades 3-12 of any race or gender. Many actors cast will play more than one role including the portrayal of adult characters.

“Most of these characters are from Norway or England, but no accent or native dialect is necessary,” Celek said.

“The witches themselves, however, speak in a manner very specific to the script.

It is highly recommend that actors who wish to play a witch read the script in advance.”

The Witches is under the direction of Head of Education Kelsey Celek.

Performances are October 25-28 with a special post-show Question and Answer session on Friday, October 26.

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Online registration, audition requirements, tips and character descriptions are available at 1qct.org. Audition appointments may also be made by calling 217-222-3209.

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Register for Night Golf to Benefit Quincy Museum The Quincy Museum’s 6th Annual Mid-Summer Night Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 4 at Westview Golf Course. Golfers will be treated to dinner and are invited to participate in a silent auction, a golf cart decorating contest and door prizes before moving onto the course for nine holes of exciting night golf using glow in the dark materials and balls.

Dinner and registration begin at 7 pm.

The fee is $55 per golfer. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. Twoperson teams can register by calling the Quincy Museum at 217-224-7669.

Proceeds benefit the programs and activities of the Quincy Museum.

Turning Your Art into a Business If you love making and selling art and want to take it to the next level, Quincy Art Center invites you to another installment of its free Entrepreneurial Artist Workshop Series! This program is designed to help local artists learn, share and discuss various topics related to professional development.

The fall session of this complimentary workshop will be on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 am-2 pm at the art center.

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Pre-registration is encouraged. Register online at quincyartcenter.org or so call 217-223-5900 to reserve your seat.

Hosts Needed at Tourist Information Center

To learn more about the organization and the Villa, to schedule a tour or book an event, please visit villakathrine.org for more information.

Volunteer hosts greet visitors, provide information, and offer recommendations of great places to visit, stay or dine that only local residents would know about.

Help is needed all year-round, but especially through the month of October when the travel season along the Great River Road is at peak.

The Great River Genealogical Society invite you to the second annual allday workshop on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Several topics will be presented by board-certified genealogist, Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, that will help individuals with German ancestry research. The day’s topics of “Read the Tabloids: German Church Records,” “Boost Your Germanic Research: Understand Historical Jurisdictions,” “CompGen: Germany’s Largest Genealogical Website” and “Piles to Files: Let’s Get Organized!” will help with family history research regardless of your origin. More information on the times and a registration form is available at gr-gs.org.

Volunteers receive training to offer tours of the historic structure and sell items from the gift shop. Shifts are very flexible, available during the week and on weekends. The Villa is open yearround, Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm and Sundays 1-5 pm.

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a side-dish to share. Quincy Community Theatre will provide meat and tableware.

To volunteer, for more information or to inform the Box Office that you will bring a side dish, please visit 1qct.org or call QCT at 217-222-3209.

Art Center Fall Classes QU Faculty Recital

The music faculty of Quincy University will present a Faculty Recital on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 pm. The recital will be held in the Connie Niemann Center for Music located at Quincy University’s North Campus (18th and Seminary Road). Performers will include Dr. Christine Damm, clarinet; William Machold, percussion; Amy Stollberg, voice; Christina Duffy, Euphonium and Michael Saul, Horn. Laura Kammerer will accompany on piano. Works by Mozart, Magnani, Neuling, and more will be presented. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Christine Damm at 217-316-3518 or dammch@quincy.edu.

The Big Clean

Groups and individuals are needed to help with The Big Clean at Quincy Community Theatre. Work will begin at 10 am, Saturday, Aug. 18. Cleaning supplies will be provided.

This one-day clean-up needs volunteers to help reorganize and tidy so the theatre is ready to go for the 82nd season of great community theatre!

Groups of three to four will be assigned to work in various departments including the scene shop, costume shop, office areas and more. Volunteers are invited to stay for lunch but are asked to bring

Youth Classes: Fall classes include Fun & Funky Jewelry and Fall Factory (K-3 grade) and the returning Crazy Clay Creations (4-8 grade). Holiday Workshops meet once and incorporate seasonal based art projects for kids to give as gifts or keep for themselves. Art Club meets every Thursday after school and features a creative safe space for kids in grades 4-8 to learn and grow their artistic skills.

Adult Classes: New and experienced artists ages 15 and up are encouraged to come learn or develop their creative minds. Three-dimensional Mosaics will give students the opportunities to learn tiling and grout application on a dimensional surface to create original patterns and imagery. For beginning and experienced ceramic artist The Art Center is providing Glazed & Confused? an educational four-week class in glaze mixing. Learn basic glaze chemistry, test methods and learn proper safety studio procedures. Class fees typically include instruction, materials and studio space during regular business hours.

Live Figure Drawing sessions are held every Monday, 6-8 pm from August to May. The Art Center provides a model, but artists should bring their own art materials. A guardian’s signature is needed for participants under 18 years of age. A $5 donation is requested. Preregistration is not required.

For more information or to register, visit quincyartcenter.org or call 217-223-5900.

Regularly Scheduled Organization Meetings American Association of University Women: 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept.– May at 10:15 am Women’s City Club, 1550 Maine St. 217-223-6175 Great River Genealogical Society 2nd Thursday of the month, Sept.–April at 7 pm Lutheran Church of St. John Life Center, 3340 State St. www.gr-gs.org Great River Watercolor Society Last Tuesday of the month at 4:30 pm Aug.-Oct. & Jan.-April Quincy University Brenner Library, 1800 College Ave. Quincy Artists Guild Mondays at 10 am Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St. gulyas@adams.net Quinsippi Needleworkers 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine Quincy Woodworkers Guild 1st Monday of the month quincywoodworkersguild @gmail.com

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Lowell & Vickie Glas Dennis & Barb Gorman Dr. Leonard & Rosalin Grayson Mary Griffith Bob & Madeline Hagemann Allison & Dustin Hall Robert Hanson George & Dinah Harris John Heidbreder Judy & Ray Heilmann Michael & Carole FAMILY $50+ Hennessy Ron & Heather Amos Joe & Linda Huie Kazem Attai Dave & Jan Hummel Blane & Angie Barnes Bob & Jil Johnson Terry & Becky Bauer David & Christie Jones Rod & Cathy Becks John W. & Karen Jones Dennis & Rachel Lee & Joan Kammerlohr Bergman Jeannie Kanauss Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bill & Lynda Keller Bergman Dennis & Maria Bingheim James & Pamela Keller Jeff & Kim Kennedy Don Blattner Dale & Jacque Kirlin Jr. Gail Boatman John & Susan Kissick Elizabeth Bowles Mike & Barb Klingner Carol Bramer-Mitten Kris Kutcher & Todd Jonica Bretz Shackelford Dan & Sherry Brothers Ron & Joan Larner Ryan & Elizabeth Brown Mike & Karen Lavery Charles & Kathy Jim Lawrence Buckman Doris Malacarne Dan & Robin Buckman Penny Marks Daryl & Linda Buechting Gene & Beverly Tom Burnett McClellan Elizabeth Busbey Mary Lou McGinnis Jerry & Sue Carnivale Michelle McKeever Mark & Mara Mike & Julie McLaughlin Clingingsmith Ken & Joann Moenning Gayle Mast Coan Richard & Jude David & Mary Costigan MollenhauerTony & Trish Crane Duesterhaus Shirley Crank Dawn Moncey Greg & Shirley Davis Richard & Joyce Moore Jim & Julie Dehart Kent & Sheila Morgan Kelsey Deters Jeann Morrison Tom & Jane Deters Gary & Beth Musholt Kay Dodds Brian & Debbie Naught Mike & Jennifer Drew Rich & Barb Newman Richard & Laura Ehrhart Chris & Shannon Mike Elbe Nicholas Mrs. Chris Fauble Alan & Carol Nichols Jennifer Finley Dave & Mary Oakley Ed & Barbara Flowers Dave & Theresa Oakley, Rosie Foster Jr. Roger & Mary Arthur O’Quinn Frankenhoff Father Lewis & Margaret Carolyn Freiburg Payne Jamie Friye Matthew & Kristin George Gary & Emily Peterson Terry & Jana Priepot Justin & Alana Gerhardt Jean Reddington Dr. Scott Giltner & Melinda Rinella Heather Keller-Giltner

Pete & Mary Jane Rischar Ed & Emily Robbearts Betty Ann Robinson Ken & Trudy Rollins Dave & Elizabeth Schlembach Harold Schmalfeld Janet Schneeberger John & Lani Schneider Charles & Jamie Scholz Chris & Monica Scholz Susan Scholz Donald & Maureen Schuering Greg & Connie Scott Jenna Seaborn Laura Sievert T.J. & Sally Stadler George Staerker & Sue Allen Mark & Sarah Stephens Jeff & Dawn Stupavsky Margie H. Thompson Gerald & Laura Timmerwilke Ralph & Laurie Vandenboom Alason Ronn Vecchie Katie Walters H. Richard & Ronda Wand David & Angie Wedding Jim & Karen Weede Willian Winn & Kae Blecha Rick & Ann Wright The Yates Family

FRIEND $25+

Anonymous Karen Anderson Joe & Diane Ary Prudence Backlin Steve & Sara Bange Tim & Connie Barnes Iona Barry Clinton Begley Iris Bell Matt & Gina Bergman Michelle Bickhaus Donald & Roynola Blair Kay Boese Michael & Julia Boren Jay & Shirley Bower Michael & Carol Brennan Earl Bricker Evelyn Ann Brink Robert & Carolyn Brown Billie G. Browning Rose Burling Sandy Callahan Don & Karen Campbell J. Devin & Anne

Cashman Armando & Armida Cepeda Bonnie Clark Larry & Kathie Clark Merrie Colgrove Joan Cook Lois Crickard Alice Cripe Susan Deege Patricia Dillon Martha Disseler Arlis Dittmer Jeff Dorsey Kristin Dreasler Jim & Dienna Drew Adam Duesterhaus Jim & Doris Duvendack Randall Egdorf Karen Eaton Judith Echternkamp Larry & Reva Ehmen Maddi Ehmen Clara Ehrhart Nancy Elliott Deb Esnault Janell Farmer Kitten Ferrell Marleigh Fifer John Frankenhoff Mary Ann Freeman Joan Frey Richard & Barbara Fry Don Gnuse Ken & Clare Goerlich Joan Green Joan Groh Robert & Jane Haas Nancy Hadler Gary & Cheryl Hamilton Felix Hammock Sarah & Jon Hanchett Gail & Pat Henderson Ron & Rita Heubner Brenda Holton Sharon Humke Don & Rita Hummel Virginia Hunter Alison Hutson Robert & Deborah Hutter Dr. & Mrs. Merle Jacobs Janet James Debby Johnson Richard & Joy Jurrens Alta King LuAnn Kleemeyer Richard & Joan Klimstra Velma Klusmeyer William Kniel Stephen & Jan Koester Randy & Jan Krutmeier Howard Kuo Stephanie Laboray

Mary Lammers John Landis Family Michelle Lavery Roger Leach Ed & Carla Lentz Judy Litchfield Wayne & Mary Lock Meenal Mamdani Robert March Sara Martin Lois Mason David & Terri May Anne Mays Marion McCleery Louis & Diana McClelland Randy & Jane McFarland Adam & Michelle Miller Dave & Joan Miller Annette J. Newquist Mary Louise Nichols Jane Nolan Mary Lou Nuessen Dr. Edward Obrock Barbara Oerly Wanda O’Hara Joanne & John Ortwerth Chuck & June Otte Helen Pagel Maxine Paluska Denise Pearcy Patrick Peters Ann Pfaffe Connie Phillips Chris Piette Roy & Karen Points Pamela Potter Ardath Potts Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Powers Jeffrey & Shelly Rasche John & Greta Read Dr. Robert & Ann Reich Doug & Debbie Rhoades Shirley Rhodes Donald & Charlotte Rodenhizer Steven Schott Vivian & Michael Schwartz Jean Schweda Debra Scoggin-Myers Peggy Short Pam Sievert Julie & Scott Simons Crystal Smith Howard & Ruth Ann Snowden Mary Snowden Robert & Sylvia Soule Elizabeth Stanley Jakay Steckler Karen Steinkamp Kent & Sheila Stevenson

Jackie Stewart Sally Stoermer Brandon Thomsen Susan Till Bill & Glenda Todd Barbara Turi Daniel Vale Alan & Judy Vandeboe Mack & Pam Vickrey Matt & Lori Walbring Lee & Jean Walton Laura Waugh Dick & Robin Wellman Lisa Wigoda Robert Winkeljohn

Endowment Funds Arts Quincy has three endowment funds.

The Mercantile Bank Endowment provides supprt to all AQ programs. Through the Community Foundation, the George M. Irwin Endowment Fund provides funding to Arts-in-Education Programs. The Jack Boge Endowment Fund provides scholarships to worthy students.

GEORGE M. IRWIN ENDOWMENT

Carson W. Kirk Joseph Messina & Mary Ann Klein

In Honor of Mara Clingingsmith

In Memoriam AVRIL MARIE BERNZEN Edward Bernzen

DOROTHY DEEGE Susan Deege

GLENN FOSTER Rosie Foster

Gifts, cards, socks, jewelry, art, handmade goods, lots and lots of laughs!

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FREE Printmaking Class for Veterans!

During the fall session of Made in America, students will learn several printing techniques using a variety of mediums such as watercolor, tempera and natural dyes. Real leaves and other items from nature will be used to create beautiful images.

Wednesdays 5:15-6:45 pm on Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at Quincy Art Center

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Made in America: Veterans Arts Program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri by a gift from the late Al Beck, a local Korean War veteran and art instructor, Quincy Exchange Club and the individual and business members of Arts Quincy.

for veterans!

Seating is Limited!

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Sign up to attend this free course at ArtsQuincy.org/MadeInAmerica Call 217-222-3432 for more information.

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Business Membership Founder $10,000

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Patron $2,500

Gully Transportation, Inc.

Benefactor $1,000

Blessing Health System Mercantile Bank Peoples Prosperity Bank Quincy Medical Group Royal Printing

Sponsor $500

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Associate $250

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Principal $100

AMBIT ENERGY Income Options & Energy Supplier Consultant Terri Feld Cary Celebrations Party & Event Rental Cheryl Loatsch Studio Craig Moncey, ChFC, IPI Wealth Management Dozier Insurance Agency, Inc. First Bankers Trust Company First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Freiburg Insurance Agency Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Funders ADM Cares Illinois Arts Council Agency Tracy Family Foundation Community Foundation: Arthur O. & Lela B. Lindsay Fund Jim & Jil Tracy Fund Katherine Broemmel Endowment for the Arts Paul H. & Anne B. Gardner Memorial Fund George M. Irwin ARTS Fund Jack W. Boge Fund Stillwell Foundation Quincy Service League

Penny Power: Adams Electric Cooperative Anonymous Friend of the Arts

Sponsors

Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corporation Klingner & Associates Lindseigh G. Photography Dr. Paul E. Miller, DDS, PC Mr. K’s Fabric Shop Niemann Foods Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning Peoples Prosperity Bank Quincify Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Quincy Health Arts Quincy Regional Airport Robert E. Burghart Insurance Roy Bennett Furniture Shottenkirk Toyota SoftUsurp State Street Bank Stoney Creek Inn The District Walter Louis Fluid Technologies Windsong Acres With You In Mind, Image Management Services Zehender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson Funeral Home

Sponsor A Classroom: State Street Bank

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The Herald-Whig WGEM Media Development Spectrum Reach KHQA-TV STARadio/WTAD-AM/KGRC-FM Townsquare/Y101/97.9 KICK-FM

Children’s Art Programs:

ETC Computerland

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Oakley-Lindsay Foundation, WGEM and The Herald-Whig

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Partner Organization Spotlight

Individual Donor Spotlight DD & Janie Fischer

The District features the very best shopping and dining in downtown Quincy but it also represents the vibrant arts and culture community through music, dance, theater, history, visual arts, literary arts and culture. Spanning from the mighty Mississippi, east to 12th Street and from State Street to Broadway, The District includes rich arts organizations, local and national historic districts and magnificent architecture and people who support and love the arts.

June 28, 2017 is a day that will forever be remembered in the lives of DD and Janie Fischer. DD received the gift of a double lung transplant that day, which gave DD and Janie a second chance at life together! While living in St. Louis for three months after the transplant, the Fischer’s realized even more how important arts and music are in a person’s life.

Quincy's historic downtown area is full of entrepreneurs who continuously support the arts. Whether it is selling items created by area makers, featuring a local musician or supporting various events and organizations financially, these boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and more create opportunities that increase access to the arts while bringing the downtown to life.

“While in recovery, we so enjoyed being able to listen to music together, visit art museums and read our Arts Quincy magazine," Janie said.

As a partner organization of Arts Quincy, The District has benefited from the Arts Dollars granting program which helps support downtown events like Blues in the District, Lincoln in the District, QFest and more. If you love experiencing the arts, we encourage you to become a member of Arts Quincy and support the organization’s efforts to bring arts to all.

“The Quincy Society of Fine Arts is just an amazing organization and does so much to enhance the quality of life for people in Quincy and the surrounding area," she said. "We have always supported QSFA and always will as it just makes living in Quincy all the better!”

We urge you to explore the businesses and restaurants in The District. Stop in and purchase items made by local artists, attend live music events and plays and then grab a bite to eat. While you celebrate the arts, you can support this vibrant, artistic culture in Quincy.

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$10,000+ $5,000+ $2,500+ $1,000+ $500+ $250+ $100+ $50+ $25+

Speaking of living, the Fischer’s would like to ask everyone to consider being an organ donor as it truly is the gift of life for someone in need.

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Your gift has numerous returns!

Please mail completed form and payment to Arts Quincy, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite #244, Quincy, IL 62301 Sign up online at artsquincy.org/SupportUs. We appreciate your support!

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Quincy Steamboat Company The Tri-State Areas Only Gourmet Specialty Kitchen Shop and Cooking School!

833 Kentucky, Quincy, IL 62301 • (217) 224-6644

“Food as art for 38 years!”

EVERY HOME HAS A STORY!

MASTERFULLY RESTORED HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE BEAUTY!

613 Broadway

JOE MAYS 217-316-1375 Managing Broker

1617 Hampshire

ROBERT W. GARDNER HOUSE, CIRCA 1873

FINLAY-INGHRAM HOUSE

$352,000

$222,000 LATE VICTORIAN - SECOND EMPIRE STYLE!

Built in 1873, this beautiful home built by the founder of Gardner-Denver Company has been beautifully restored into office space. An important part of Quincy’s architectural history, all the original woodwork has been restored and the home beautifully brought to life by the Klingner family.

This home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Your business will stand out in this gorgeous piece of history, a short walk from the Adams County Courthouse and downtown Quincy. Three levels and over 5500 square feet of office space is available with ample parking.

This stately Italianate home is architecturally as well as historically significant.

Built in 1861 it has been occupied by only two families. The first owner, Matthew B. Finlay, was walking downtown on the day the house was completed and heard that Fort Sumter was fired upon. It has been designated a Local Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property of the East End Historic District.

This excellent example of Italianate architecture, built by master crafstmen, features a low pitch hip roof, double cupola, elaborate brackets, arched entryway, narrow double hung windows with hoods and a large central hall off which are located the parlors and library. The basic square of the Italianate house is extended to the rear, on a reduced scale, to accommodate the twostory service area. A heavy gold frieze in the dining room ceiling is one of the most unique decorating features. Other features include six bedrooms, four baths, a three story winding staircase, fourteen feet ceilings, screened in side porch, patio, four car garage, tool shed and an extra lot-sized yard, perfect for gardening, sports and entertaining.

1435 Hampshire JOAN MAYS 217-316-7575

THE HENRY AND JULIA KONANTZ HOUSE, CIRCA 1904

$218,900

THIS GEORGIAN REVIVAL STYLE HOME IS A TRUE BEAUTY BOTH INSIDE AND OUT!

It features decorative limestone keystones above each of the windows and a central semi-circular portico. Georgian motifs carry into the interior as well, where false keystones ornament the broad arches between the rooms, and finely turned neoclassical spindles line the staircase. The woodwork on the 1st floor is exclusively butternut while the 3rd floor is cypress. There are 3 sets of pocket doors, one a very unusual half glass pocket door between the dining room and the parlor.

1230 Park Place $259,900 THE JULIUS SILBERMAN HOUSE, CIRCA 1889

MASTERFULLY RESTORED HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE BEAUTY!

ALAN MAYS

This home is one of the earliest structures to be built on Park Place, the first 217-316-7575 planned neighborhood in Quincy. The home features a flat facade , its corners are molded into curves, and detailed brickwork is seen on every side. Current owner is a historical restoration preservationist and has brought the home back to its original grandeur. Completely restored, this home boasts period looks with modern conveniences. The kitchen features a 6 burner gas range. Leaded glass adorns the upper cabinets. Work area countertop is Ubatuba granite in a suede finish with an undermount farm sink. Service countertops are Honduras mahogany. There are 2 fireplaces w/gorgeous mantels, 6 stained glass windows and 7 closets on the bedroom floor. The en-suite master bathroom features a walk-in marble shower.

300 Civic Center Plaza • Suite #244 Quincy, IL 62301 • 217-222-3432 artsquincy.org

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