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A M ERICA’S FIRST A RTS COU N CIL AUDITION AT QUINCY COMMUNITY THEATRE

PIGEONHOLES ARE FOR THE BIRDS CHICAGO GARGOYLE BRASS, SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE & MORE!

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Germanfest spans two days this year

Quincy Preserves Annual Spring Home Tour

History Museum Opening New Exhibits

Dogwood Festival Celebrates Connections

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Q-Fest Preview

Prints by Salvador Dalí Coming to QAC

Quincy Born & Raised

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: Kellie Henke Mark McDowell Mariann Barnard Danielle Fleer Michaela Fray At Large: Holly Cain Chris Daniels Carlos Fernandez Alana Flynn Elisha Freiburg Lee Lindsay Daniel McCleery Frankie Murphy Giesing Raquel Piazza Michael Smith Jennifer Teter Laura Wright

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Siblings Advocate for Library

Pedals, Pipes & Pizza

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Sunday Music Series

USAF Woodwind Quintet Coming to QU

QCMA: The Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble

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Auditions Set for Three QCT Productions Pigeonholes are for the Birds The Dixie Swim Club

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A 1996 photograph of George Irwin, the founder of Quincy Society of Fine Arts.

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Dear Art Patrons:

Photo by Mark Tyler

Wow, 70 years! The Quincy Society of Fine Arts, or Arts Quincy, truly has an amazing legacy. Not only were the founders of this organization critical in making visual arts, music, theater and humanities part of the cultural fabric of our area, they revolutionized how the different fine arts organizations could work together as a council to increase their audiences and inspire both children and adults to find creative outlets all around them.

As America’s First Arts Council, the model created right here in Quincy in 1947 has promulgated across the country and countless other communities have benefited from our example. QSFA’s Founders proved that community investment in the arts would enhance citizens’ quality of life, provide children creative outlets, give audiences something to cheer about, and would create a robust economic sector in a small town.

The positive impacts of Arts Quincy and its 58 nonprofit Partner Organizations are more than just these large-scale notions though, they are thousands upon thousands of individual stories and everyday influences that make our area an especially great place to live and work.

In fact, my own story is certainly not possible without QSFA. Some of my earliest memories are magical encounters with the arts. My mom was fond of taking my brother, sister and I to the Art Barn (now Quincy Art Center) to create something

beautiful. We attended band and symphony events and I imagined myself on stage. We heard QSFA Director Rob Dwyer’s voice on commercials with the friendly invitation “Arts Quincy, it’s for you!” and I believed it was true!

In Quincy Public Schools, I was inspired by some of Quincy’s greatest arts leaders including Clyde Bassett, Cheri Hulsen, Les Fonza, Dan Sherman, Dan Brown, Tom Burnett and Kathi Dooley. I learned the violin and clarinet, I made art, I acted on stage and I even sang a bit, though it never was my forte!

These talented people and organizations shaped the trajectory of my life, made me proud of my community, helped me remain invested in my academics and encouraged me to approach every problem with creativity and gusto.

The best part is that I’m just ONE little story among countless others that Arts Quincy has impacted in similar ways!

Now, as the director at Arts Quincy for almost a year, I am proud to be working every day to carry on the legacy of this historic organization. I see the wonder and excitement in my young son’s eyes when he takes part in the arts and I know that QSFA will continue to inspire his generation and many generations to come. Cheers to the next 70 years!

Your Partner in the Arts,

Laura Sievert, Executive Director

partner organizations • All Wars Museum • American Association of University Women • American Guild of Organists • Big River Harmonizers • Chaddock • Culver-Stockton College • Dollhouse Museum • 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 Artisans • Great River Genealogical Society • Great River Watercolor Society • Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County • John Wood Community College • Mark Twain Boyhood Museum • Mid-Mississippi Muddy Water Blues Society

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• Moberly Area Community College • Muddy River Opera Company • Quincy Art Center • Quincy Artists Guild • Quincy Civic Music Association • Quincy Community Theatre • Quincy Concert Band • Quincy Conservatory/Illinois State Music Teachers Association • Q-Fest (formerly Midsummer Arts Faire) • 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

• Quincy Writers 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

partner affiliates

• 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 • Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center • Trees for Tomorrow

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By Mariann Tsilis Barnard This year, the Quincy Society of Fine Arts is celebrating 70 years as America’s First Arts Council! The movement that was started right here in Quincy in 1947 has grown to be a force to expand the fine arts, performing arts, and arts in education in every corner of the country.

In 1947, Quincy already had the beginnings of a thriving arts scene with several great organizations including the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, the Quincy Conservatory of Music (1888), The Art Club (1923), the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (1906), and the Civic Music Association (1927).

The conductor of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra at that time was a talented musician named George Irwin.

Mr. Irwin recognized that Quincy was full of talented citizens looking for ways to participate in creative activities in a variety of disciplines. He realized that there was an opportunity to create an umbrella organization to speak on behalf of all of the arts. His vision was to sustain organization through increased funding from local businesses and to grow membership by connection citizens wtih with groups of interest. He also saw the importance of encouraging arts education for youngsters in our area.

it, she noted how seamlessly the council was formed. “The Quincy Society of Fine Arts was founded naturally and easily over the teacups.”

George Irwin explained the grassroots way the council was formed in a similar fashion as Gibans mentioned – though he recalls it was over cocktails! He became the first volunteer chairperson of QSFA, and remained in this capacity through 1956.

Along with likeminded leaders working on the same page, and with support form the wider Quincy community, the council set to advocate for all the arts. This tradition has continued through several generations and is responsible for making the arts a core cultural component of our area.

Every entity has a spark, but George Irwin started a bonfire," Nina Gibans, Author

Irwin also had a strong desire to help arts organizations who might be struggling, such as the Quincy Community Little Theatre, which was founded in 1923 but had been disbanded during World War II. Mr. Irwin gathered some of the other leaders in the arts and held a meeting to define the goals of the newly formed Quincy Society of Fine Arts. The group set the initial mission for QSFA, including coordinating a calendar for arts events, providing basic management services to existing organizations, driving membership, providing financial support to struggling groups, and founding fine arts organizations that were not already represented in Quincy.

Author Nina Gibans wrote a book in 1982 called The Community Arts Council Movement, and in

In 1957, QSFA hired its first paid coordinator, Leonard Pas. Pas experienced much success in the newly created staff position. He oversaw the addition of 7 new fine arts groups and built stronger partnerships with local businesses and media partners, including the Quincy Herald Whig.

Meanwhile, George Irwin had begun to bring his arts council model to more communities. He founded Community Arts Councils, Inc. in 1960 and then worked with Illinois Senators Paul Simon, Thomas McGloon and Alan Dixon to sponsor the legislation that led to the creation of the Illinois Arts Council Agency in 1963.

When Leonard Pas was installed as the first director of the Illinois Arts Council, George Irwin stepped back into his role as the volunteer chairperson of QSFA until, in 1980, Rob Pocklington was hired as Executive Director.

After Pocklington's resignation, Robert Dwyer was hired in 1983 and the magic of marketing the arts unfurled.

Rob Dwyer introduced many firsts for the organization. He saw the need to create financial stability in order to grow community arts programming and reached out for the first time to Quincy’s local business community for memberships. The volunteer board of directors were community leaders in all areas: education, manufacturing, finance, social services, and Rob

used his energy wisely by relying on the combined expertise of the prestigious Board of Directors to accomplish many important organizational functions.

This allowed Rob to focus his time on creating a marketing powerhouse for the arts.

As the organization expanded, Rob realized that the “broom closet” at Emerson School wasn’t the appropriate office location, and he facilitated a move to the majestic State Savings Loan and Trust Co. (now Granite Bank Gallery) Building at 428 Maine. The purpose of the move was two-fold.

First, this building was more easily accessible for Partner Organizations to utilize the services of QSFA, and second, this location highlighted one of Quincy’s finest and most visible arts legacies, its beautiful architecture.

Next, Rob and his team created a monthly newsletter coined Arts/Quincy Magazine. Former members of his staff fondly recall the cut-and-paste days of creating articles for the magazine, which could be found spread out on a huge table at 428 Maine St. Dwyer also made great strides in achieving a sustainable financial future for the arts in Quincy. He and a dedicated team of volunteers hosted the first Black & White Ball in 1984 and began to build Quincy Society of Fine Arts Endowment Fund. The income from the endowment supported new outreach programs such as Arts=Education, Kids & Arts, Arts Week and Arts/Quincy Magazine.

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Also introduced in the early 80’s were partnerships with WGEM and other local media outlets to broadcast monthly TV and radio public service announcements featuring local citizens touting the arts. “Arts Quincy: It’s for you!” was the message, and the invitation was clear. Everyone was welcome to participate in the arts!

Over the years, hundreds of volunteers have worked together for QSFA and all of the arts organizations in the region.

They encouraged arts participation, increased arts awareness, and have provided funding to maintain arts programming for all.

In 2013, after 30 years at the helm, Rob Dwyer retired, and the new director Lenny Bart led the charge for two years.

Under his direction and with a robust marketing committee, the crown jewel, Arts Quincy Magazine, was rebranded and the Quincy Society of Fine Arts formally made the decision to function under the name Arts Quincy.

In May of 2016, Laura Sievert became the executive director of the historic organization. She grew up in Quincy and has personally benefited from QSFA's services throughout the years.

She brings a strong commitment to the mission of “Arts for All” from the start of her tenure. Sievert has been faced with the challenge of finding new arts financial support to maintain Arts Quincy's unique programs in an era of uncertain funding.

Working alongside board committee members and with the help of generous

business partners, Sievert energized the Instant Arts Classroom Funds Program, increasing the funding for this program by 30% for the 2016 school year.

Sievert’s previous career experience as a Marketing Director for a major regional retailer has also been put to good use supporting partner organizations’ marketing efforts and helping introduce new audiences to the full breadth of local arts programming.

Inclusion throughout the community has been a major driver for the director and the current board as evidenced by the creation of an Underserved Communities Outreach Committee. The committee's focus is to bring fine arts programming to the elderly, minority communities, local veterans, disabled communities and low-income families throughout the region.

The future looks bright for Arts Quincy and its 58 nonprofit partner organizations because Quincy remains a community that is committed to and invested in its significant history in the arts. The arts have truly been woven into the cultural fabric of this community, and Arts Quincy will continue to help partner organizations cultivate new audiences, encourage creativity, and make Quincy a beautifully artistic place to live.

Author Nina Gibans so rightly stated, that because of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, “Arts have a new era of community which builds on everything that came before.”

Quincy: An Arts Gem! Quincy was recently honored to be named one of Expedia Viewfinder Travel Blog’s “Most Artistic Towns in America.”

The popular blog site is a great way to find unusual destinations and hidden gems like the Gem City. The blog notes that Quincy is home to Arts Quincy, America’s First Arts Council, and has ample arts opportunities for every citizen and visitor.

“Arts Quincy’s events calendar is packed with items such as art exhibitions, live performances, and a Sunday music series. The Midsummer Arts Faire [now Q-Fest] blends art, food, music, and Restaurant Week for a jam-packed schedule of activities that will feed your soul and your stomach.” notes the blog.

“Also, Quincy Art Center hosts an annual fall art festival, as Quincy Museum’s Folk Life Festival is also in full swing. Collaborative murals and live figure drawings are among the activities featured.”

The Arts in Quincy are a crucial part of our cultural make-up, and hardly a day goes by that you cannot find an arts activity or performance on the Arts Quincy calendar. This national-level recognition can only help boost the thriving arts scene which already boosts over $15.6M in economic impact in Adams County each year.

Other nearby cities that received recognition include Kansas City, Columbia, and Joplin, Missouri. To read the full list, visit https://viewfinder.expedia.com/ features/americas-artistic-towns/

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Germanfest Spans Two Days This Year SISTER CITY COMMISSION: GERMANFEST June 2 & 3 Bring the family to an event that is known for its authentic food, culture and entertainment: Germanfest!

On Friday, June 2 and Saturday June 3, the Quincy Sister City Commission will hold its annual Germanfest in Quincy’s beautiful South Park. This year the event will last two days instead of one! The festivities begin Friday from 6–10 pm and last into Saturday from 3–11 pm. Live music will be available both days.

You are invited to bring the family, raise a stein, polka the night away and make it YOUR tradition!

The Sister City Commission was created to establish a greater understanding and friendship between Quincy and its sister city, Herford, Germany, and to celebrate the cultural connections of the United States and Germany.

German immigrants helped shape the city’s unique cultural background. The first German family came to Quincy in the early 1830s, but the city’s first true German immigrant was Michael Mast.

He arrived in the late 1820s and was a

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tailor. Artisans like Mast made up a large portion of the German immigrants to the U.S. and have left an especially lasting legacy in our area. Quincy's German background is also honored with the designation of the South Side German Historic District.

Villa Kathrine Open House FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE: ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, May 9 at 5:30 pm

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It is on the National Register of Historic Places, Illinois Register of Historic Places, and Quincy Local Landmarks.

FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE: ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 14 from 12—6 pm

The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Castle will be on Tuesday, May 9.

Refreshments begin at 5:30 pm and the meeting begins at 6 pm.

Come experience a unique example of Mediterranean-style architecture at the Villa Kathrine as the Friends of the Castle host their Annual Meeting and Open House this May! The Villa Kathrine is open year round as Quincy’s Tourist Information Center.

It was built as a home in 1900 on the

All members, donors, volunteers and guests are invited to this 30th Anniversary meeting. Celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, discuss plans for the future, elect board members and honor the “Volunteer of the Year.”

The Annual Open House will be on Sunday, May 14 from 12–6 pm. Tour the restored 117–year old Mediterraneanstyle Villa! This event is free to the public (donations appreciated) and refreshments will be available all day.

For information about these events or to learn about membership call Paul Brown, Vice President of Friends of the Castle, at 217-617-5460.

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Quincy Preserves Annual Spring Homes Tour QUINCY PRESERVES: ANNUAL SPRING HOMES TOUR Sunday, May 7, 1—5 pm quincypreserves.org The first weekend in May always finds the Quincy community bursting to get outdoors and enjoy the best of the Dogwood Festival. The Annual Spring Homes Tour is always a highlight of the weekend and the Quincy Preserves are proud to present this annual event to display Quincy’s rich architectural tradition. The tour gives people a chance to take a step back in time and enjoy the culture and heritage of Quincy’s finest historic homes, and will be Sunday, May 7 from 1–5 pm.

The architecture of the Spring Tour will span the time frame from the 1830s to the mid-century modern John Benya homes. Not only will residential architecture be on display, but the old Emerson School (now apartments) will also be opened up for the public. Quincy Preserves is also continuing its partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County to bring history to life with an extended tour of the John Wood Mansion!

View specific addresses for the tour or purchase advance tickets for $12 at quincypreserves.org or at Kirlin’s Hallmark, Emerald City Jewelers, Adam Florist, Arts Quincy, and the Quincy History Museum. In Hannibal tickets will be available at Dempsey and Dempsey. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at the John Wood Mansion at 12th and State the day of the tour.

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Day-of-the tour tickets are $15 and can be purchased at any location, however credit or debit cards will only be accepted at 230 S. 24th Street. Proceeds from the tour benefit Quincy Preserves Scholarship Program and the Façade Program of Quincy Preserves.

Quincy Preserves is still looking for some energetic volunteers for this event! If you are interested, please contact the tour chairperson, Emily Brumfield at 985-290-3409 or email her at emily.brumfield@aol.com.

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History Museum Opening New Exhibits war impacted Quincy and Adams County. The program will also include WWI era music, food and drinks.

REMEMBERING WWI EXHIBIT Saturday, April 22 at 2 pm A WINDOW ONTO THE SQUARE: INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT Friday, May 5 from 12—6 pm Quincy History Museum at 332 Maine Street To commemorate the centennial of the start of America’s involvement in the Great War on April 6,1917, the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) is proud to present a new exhibit: Remembering World War One. The opening reception will be held Saturday, April 22 at 2 pm at the Quincy History Museum.

The exhibit will be on display for several months and will feature photos and a timeline of local WWI events, a listing of the Gold Star veterans from our area, and will display WWI uniforms including those from a balloonist, Red Cross personnel and Navy sailors.

A program during the opening will include a Fireside Chat with George Buxton York, son of Sergeant Alvin York who was a highly decorated WWI soldier that became an American legend. Judge Bob Cook will give a presentation on local WWI history and how the

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The History Museum will have an ongoing WWI exhibit through 2018 to commemorate the centennial of the Great War and new items will be added periodically.

Another exhibit will be opening this Spring: A Window onto the Square: Interactive Exhibit will display the rich history of Washington Square with a Grand Opening from 12–6 pm on Friday, May 5, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 12 pm.

The interactive exhibit, which is operational now, features touch screen technology.

Learn how the Square was transformed from timber and prairie in the early 19th century to the thriving business district it is today. The exhibit focuses on the topics of commerce and architecture and historic artifacts from the square will also be on display.

Other exhibits are open for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am–4 pm, including the Lost Art of Edward Everett, which features 11 paintings of Quincy from the mid–1800s.

For more information visit hsqac.org or call 217-222-1835.

AAUW Speakers & Garden Party Please join members of the Quincy Branch of the American Association of University Women for the monthly AAUW Speaker Series at the Women’s City Club (1550 Maine St).

These presentations are free and open to the public. General AAUW meetings will precede each program.

AAUW has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. For more than 130 years, they have worked together as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families.

The Saturday, April 8 program will feature Dr. Laura B. Schellenberger, Chair of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Division and Professor of Biology at Culver-Stockton College.

She will be presenting “Women in STEM: What’s Old, What’s New and What’s Next.” The program starts at 11 am.

The Saturday, May 13 program, also at 11 am, features Heather Keller-Giltner, Adjunct Professor at John Wood Community College, Quincy University, and C-SC, discussing “English 4.0: The New Rulebook for the 21st Century for Writers, Speakers and Collaborators.”

The AAUW is holding their Annual Garden Party that same evening at the Women’s City Club, from 5:30–­8 pm. The money raised goes toward the AAUW Scholars­hip Fund that awards scholarships each year to women furthering their education at QU or JWCC. Tickets are $25 each. Seating is limited. Early reservations are recommended. To reserve your seat contact Judy Heilmann at 217-224-3391 or 217-242-4490 by May 6.

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Dogwood Festival Celebrates Connections!

2017 DOGWOOD FESTIVAL SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MAY 4

7 pm Little King and Queen of Dogwood Pageant, Quincy Mall Center Court

FRIDAY, MAY 5

11:30 am-1 pm Concert in the Plaza, First Mid-Illinois Bank Plaza next to St. Boniface Church

SATURDAY, MAY 6

QUINCY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: DOGWOOD FESTIVAL Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, May 7 quincychamber.org The annual Dogwood Festival is Quincy’s favorite spring tradition and this year boasts an exciting line-up! The theme for the Dogwood Festival and Parade is “Community Connections.” Each event will highlight how businesses and organizations are connected to the people of Quincy and the wider world around them.

The festivities begin on Thursday, May 4 with the Little King and Queen Pageant at Quincy Mall and will continue all weekend with many fun events for the whole family!

The Dogwood Parade will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 6 and will start at 24th and Maine Street and end near Washington Park. Other event highlights include the Dogwood Dance, entertainment, rides, food and crafts in Washington Park and the Quincy Preserves Spring Homes Tour on Sunday.

7 am–noon Quincy Farmer’s Market, Washington Park 8 am–1 pm Charitable Street Food Collection for the Madonna House, 18th & State and 24th & Harrison 8:30 am Breakfast on the Lawn, First Christian Church, 1415 Maine 9 am-6 pm Amusement Rides, food, crafts in Washington Park 9:30 am Parade, 24th and Maine to 6th St. Please bring a canned food item for the “Operation Serve” collection for local pantries.

Noon-4 pm Live acoustic concert inside Washington Theater, 425 Hampshire 6 pm Dogwood Dance sponsored by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), at The Elks Club, 311 N 2nd Street. Music by Raised on Radio.

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Noon-4 pm Amusement Rides, food, crafts in Washington Park 1-4 pm Log Cabins Open House, Quinsippi Island 1-5 pm Quincy Preserves Spring Homes Tour. For details, visit quincypreserves.org The schedule is subject to change and will be updated on quincychamber.org

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Q-FEST Preview - Celebrate Art, Music & Food!

The Q-FEST Street Concert will feature Members Only, the nation’s premier 80’s tribute band. Tickets to enter the concert area are $5 per person. VIP tickets will also be available and include access to a special VIP section as well as drink specials. A large beer and wine tent will open to accommodate the large crowds.

Photo from Midsummer Arts Faire, 2014

Q-FEST: PRESENTED BY REFRESHMENT SERVICES PEPSI June 3 & 4 Kick off summer with a fun and festive atmosphere at Q-FEST! The event, formerly Midsummer Arts Faire, will be bigger this year and better for the Tri-State region and will celebrate art, music, and food!

The first annual Q-FEST will be held in and around Washington Park in downtown Quincy on Saturday, June 3 from 10 am–11 pm and on Sunday, June 4 from 11 am–4 pm.

ART Q-Fest and Quincy Art Center (QAC) are kicking it up a notch and expanding their fine art focus to include makers of one-of-a-kind, handmade items in order to attract a wider, art-buying audience.

Fifty "fine and fresh" artists will be selling their artwork!

A full schedule of hands-on art activities is returning to Q-Fest for the whole family! Free activities, including pottery and painting, will be available all day Saturday and Sunday. The Young Collectors Gallery will be open both days and will offer original, donated works of art for kids ages 4–14 for $10 or less. No adults are allowed in the Gallery so that kids can discover their own individual taste in art. A portion of the proceeds from the Gallery support arts education in the region. New this year, QAC will offer “Arts After Dark,” interactive, roaming art projects for adults only on Saturday night.

MUSIC Local and regional musicians will perform throughout the festival in the gazebo while patrons browse artist booths, participate in art activities and grab a bite to eat.

When the sun goes down, Maine Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets will come alive with music and dancing!

FOOD Brand new this year is a true Taste of Quincy Food Court. Maine Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets will turn into a culinary showcase of the Quincy area’s fantastic dining establishments. Hungry festival attendees may purchase tickets for “tastes” of their favorite restaurant specialties. Limited larger food options will also be available from each food vendor for an additional cost. The delicious food will be accompanied by a selection of beer and wine curated specifically for the occasion.

Q-FEST is a community celebration of the arts (visual, musical and culinary) in Quincy presented by the Quincy Arts Festival (previously Midsummer Arts Faire), Quincy Art Center, The District, and the Great River Restaurant Association. Q-FEST will be held annually the first weekend in June in Washington Park. Find out more at theQfest.com.

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ARTISTS WANTED

BIENNIAL QUAD-STATE EXHIBIT Opening Reception Saturday, May 20 at 7 pm; Awards Ceremony at 8 pm Exhibit open May 20—July 7 The Quincy Art Center (QAC) is calling all artists to enter the Biennial Quad-State Exhibit, an exciting juried exhibition of artists eighteen years of age and older who live in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 7 pm and the exhibit will be on view through Friday, July 7 during regular QAC hours.

The Best of Show cash award is valued at $1,500 and there are $3,150 in additional prizes. The award-winners are kept secret until the awards ceremony which will be Saturday, May 20 at 7 pm with awards at 8 pm.

Quincy Art Center’s Biennial Quad-State Exhibit Best in Show

This year’s judge is Lauren Haynes, the Curator of Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Haynes holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Oberlin College. She is a specialist in African-American modern and contemporary art.

The prospectus and entry details can be picked up at the QAC or at quincyartcenter.org/exhibitions/biennialquad-state-exhibit. The entry fee for up to three works is $30. Artists may submit up to two additional artworks for $10 each. A maximum of three art works can be accepted by the judge from each artist.

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April 9 at midnight in order to be judged. Please contact help@ onlinejuriedshows.com or call 949-2878645 for help entering your images.

QAC gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am–4 pm. For more information, please contact staff at kobert@quincyartcenter.org.

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Prints by Salvador Dalí Coming to QAC! QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP SATELLITE: Q-FEST ARTWORK COLLECTION April 5—June 13 HYVEE SATELLITE EXHIBITS: STEVE BOHNSTEDT March 29—May 30 LINDA BUECHTING May 31—July 11 QUINCY ART CENTER LIBRARY: THE ZODIAC II, PRINTS BY SALVADOR DALI May 20—June 24 Works by Spanish artist and Surrealist icon Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) will be on display at the Quincy Art Center (QAC) this Spring!

Dalí is perhaps best known for his 1931 painting of melting clocks in a landscape setting, The Persistence of Memory.

The Zodiac II prints are twelve etchings made from Dalí’s original drawings. They were published by Leon Amiel (New York and Paris) in 1975, in a total edition of 550 examples.

They are on loan to the QAC through a private collection. The collection will be on display at the QAC Library May 20 through June 24.

QAC Satellite Exhibits

Two Quincy artists are featured at QAC’s satellite location at the Broadway Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar through July 11. Steve Bohnstedt’s photos are on display now through May 30.

The Zodiac II prints, Salvador Dali

Linda Buechting’s paintings will follow beginning May 31 through July 11. The opening will be Wednesday, May 31 from 5:30–7 pm.

Bohnstedt graduated from Texas A&M in 1989 with a B.S. in photojournalism.

He has worked as a staff photographer for various publications across the country. Bohnstedt seeks to communicate ideas, capture the unexpected, and instill compassion through photography. He explores subjects including diversity, social justice, and shared human experiences.

Buechting is a painter who uses watercolor and oil paint to render

floral arrangements, landscapes, and whimsical still lifes. She is a decorated artist with numerous regional awards.

The Quincy Medical Group Satellite Location will feature The Q-Fest Artwork Collection April 5 through June 13. The collection consists of the annual Best of Show Purchase Awards winners chosen at Q-Fest (formerly known as the Midsummer Arts Faire).

The collection showcases the artwork of many regional artists and contains paintings, drawings, sculpture, and jewelry. This collection is showcased year round at Quincy’s City Hall and will be on special public display for this QMG exhibit.

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Quincy Born and Raised Student Exhibits & QU Retrospective QUINCY UNIVERITY’S GRAY GALLERY ART EXHIBITS: ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION March 27—April 21

The Annual Baccalaureate Senior Retrospective Art Exhibition at Quincy University's (QU) Gray Gallery is called "Quincy Born & Raised" and opens Monday, April 24.

ANNUAL BACCALAUREATE SENIOR RETROSPECTIVE ART EXHIBITION: SHANE WINGERTER April 24—May 14 Opening reception Sunday, April 30 from 2—3:30 pm

This exhibit features artist Shane Wingerter, a non-traditional student at the age of 39. He is working towards his Bachelors in Graphic Design at QU and is the feature artist.

The exhibit explores the many mediums that Wingerter studied at QU. Wingerter’s work explores Quincy through multiple mediums including his detailed pen and ink sketches of local landmarks.

“Real Flowers”, watercolor by Alicia Peterson

For additional information about Gray Gallery exhibits, contact Robert Mejer, Gray Gallery curator, at mejerbob@quincy.edu.

or a school that I attend, most of my inspirations are built around the Quincy community.”

Wingerter says “Juggling a family of five, a job, and a full school schedule has been a struggle,” but it has been doable with strong support at home from his wife of 20 years, Jennifer, and three children; Ben (19), Bethany (18), and Corrie (16).

There will be an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, April 30 from 2 to 3:30 pm.

Admission is free and open to the public. The exhibit is open April 24 through May 14.

The 2017 Annual Student Art Exhibition will be at Quincy University's Gray Gallery March 27 through April 21.

This exhibition will feature a variety of student artwork selected by the various art faculty that was produced during the current academic year by students in the QU Art Program.

Shane Wingerter’s works will be featured at QU's Gray Gallery Annual Baccalaureate Senior Retrospective Art Exhibition. He is working toward a Bachelor's in graphic design at the university.

“I use my artwork in place of taking photos. My sketches document the places that I have been or memories shared with others,” Wingerter explained. “Architecture is generally an object of interest because I can relate most memories or experiences back to or around a building. Whether it was the winning basketball shot in a gymnasium

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EXHIBITIONS QU Gray Gallery

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition March 27–April 21 Annual Baccalaureate Senior Retrospective Art Exhibition April 24–May 14

JWCC Heath Gallery Tricia Dietrich & Shawn Palmer March 6–April 7 Student Show & Sell April 24–May 31

C-SC Mabee Gallery Linda Buechting of Quincy will be featured in the Quincy Art Center’s satellite location at the Broadway Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar May 31-July 11. Buechting is a painter who uses watercolor and oil paint to render floral arrangements, landscapes, and whimsical still-lifes.

A Professor’s Influence: The Sperry & Thompson Collection, African American Art Collection Feb. 10–April 20 Student Honors Exhibit April 27–May 12

Quincy Art Center

The Mini & Massive Glass Exhibition March 17–May 5 Students of the Art Center Exhibit March 17–May 5 Joan’s Journey in Watercolor March 17–April 15 Biennial Quad-State Exhibit May 20–July 7 The Zodiac II, Prints by Salvador Dali May 20–June 24 Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Amber Smith Bauer, Feb. 8–April 4 Q-Fest Artwork, April 5–June 13 Satellite Exhibit at Broadway Hy-Vee: Steve Bohnstedt, March 29–May 30 Linda Buechting, May 31–July 11

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 Doll House Museum Taylor Furniture Store, 123 N. 4th St., 217-228-0088, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11 am–4 pm, Wednesdays by appointment 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, 217-2285432 ext. 3150, Mon–Thurs: 8 am–11 pm, Fri: 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat: closed, Sun: 1–11 pm

Golden Windmill Museum 902 Prairie

Mills Rd., Golden, IL, 217-496-4678, goldenwindmill.org Sat–Sun: 1–4 pm Heath Gallery The Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center at John Wood Community College, 48th & Harrison History Museum 322 Maine St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Sat: 10 am–2 pm John Wood Mansion 425 S. 12th St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Fri: 10 am—4 pm, Sat: 10 am—2 pm Mabee Art Gallery Herrick Foundation Center at Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO, 573-288-6368, Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm

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120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO 573-2219010, 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 REOPENS FOR SEASON APRIL 5, 2017 quincymuseum.org Villa Kathrine 532 Gardner Expy., 217-224-3688, villakathrine.org Mon– Sat: 9 am–5 pm, Sun: 1–5 pm

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April 1 - 2 Saturday, April 1st QPL: Who Am I? A Teen Improv Event 1–3 pm, Quincy Public Library 217-223-1309, quincylibrary.org

April 3 - 11 Cont.

Tuesday, April 11th C-SC: Annual Pops Concert 7:30 pm Culver-Stockton Alexander Campbell Auditorium, culver.edu

Sunday, April 2nd QAC: Public Thirsty Palette Adult Painting Party 3–5 pm, Quincy Art Center quincyartcenter.org

Thursday, April 6th C-SC: War is Coming, Ernie Pyle 7:30 pm, April 7–8 at 7:30 pm April 9 at 3 pm, culver.edu

Thursday, April 6th QHS New Faces, 7:30 pm April 7–8 at 7:30 pm, April 9 at 2 pm QHS Theatre, 217-224-3774

Tuesday, April 11th JWCC: A Night at the Opera, 7 pm JWCC, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium ssoebbing@jwcc.edu

Thursday, April 20th QHS Band Concert, 6:30 pm QHS Theatre, 217-224-3774

Thursday, April 20th QND Spring Band Concert, 7 pm Quincy Notre Dame Gym 217-223-2479

April 17 - 22

Monday, April 17th QPL: Process Art, 6 pm and April 21 at 10:15 am quincylibrary.org

April 17 - 22 Saturday, April 22nd HSQAC, Exhibit Opening: Remembering WWI, 2 pm Quincy History Museum, 332 Maine, 217-222-1835

Saturday, April 1st QCT: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 7:30 pm April 2 at 2 pm 217-222-3209, 1qct.org

April 3 - 11 Monday, April 3rd QPL: Wizard of Oz Marionette Puppet Show 6 pm, April 4, 6–8 at 10:15 am quincylibrary.org

Saturday, April 1st Golden Windmill Follies: Nana's Naughty Kickers at 6:30 pm April 2 at 1:30 pm, April 7–8 at 6:30 pm; goldenwindmill.org

April 26 - 30

Saturday, April 22nd QCMA: Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble, 7:30 pm St. John’s, 7th & Hampshire quincycivicmusic.org

Wednesday, April 26th QU: USAF Band Woodwind Quintet 7:30 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music, 217-228-5432, ext. 3159

Friday, April 28th Concerts in the Plaza 11:30 am–1pm, 647 Maine St. thedistrictquincy.com

Saturday, April 29th AGO: Pedals Pipes & Pizza 10 am—2 pm, 818 Vermont 217-224-5441

Saturday, April 29th QSOA: Symphonie Fantastique 7:30 pm, QJHS Morrison Theater 217-222-2856, qsoa.org

Sunday, April 30th Sunday Music Series, 4 pm Jesse Krebs, Unitarian Church 217-228-2866

April 26 - 30 Cont.

Friday, April 28th JWCC: Spring Concert, 7 pm JWCC, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium ssoebbing@jwcc.edu

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May 1 - 5 Thursday, May 4th Parochial Music Organization Spring Band Concert, 7 pm QND Gym, 217-223-2479

Friday, May 5th Concerts in the Plaza, 11:30 am-1pm Also May 12 & 19, 647 Maine St. thedistrictquincy.com

Friday, May 5th JWCC/QU-Choir Concert, 7 pm JWCC, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium ssoebbing@jwcc.edu

Friday, May 5th HSQAC, Exhibit Opening: Window onto the Square, 12-6 pm, Quincy History Museum 332 Maine St., 217-222-1835

Sunday, May 7th Friends of the Log Cabins Open House, 1–4 pm Quinsippi Island Park logcabinvillagequincyil.com

Sunday, May 7th Quincy Preserves Spring Home Tour, 1–5 pm quincypreserves.org

Sunday, May 7th QAC: Public Thirsty Palette Adult Painting Party 3–5 pm, Quincy Art Center quincyartcenter.org

Monday, May 8th QND Spring Choral Concert 7 pm, 217-223-2479

Tuesday, May 9th Baldwin Intermediate Choirs & Show Choirs Concert, 7:15 pm Baldwin School, 217-224-3774

May 6 - 8 Saturday, May 6th Dogwood Parade, 9:30 am Festival May 6–7, Washington Park quincychamber.org

May 6 - 8 Cont.

Sunday, May 7th QU: Spring Jazz Showcase, 3 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music, 217-228-5432, ext, 3159

May 9 - 11

May 9 - 11 Cont.

Thursday, May 11th QCT: The Dixie Swim Club May 11-13 & 19-20, 7:30 pm May 14 & 21, 2 pm, 1qct.org

Tuesday, May 9th C-SC: Camerata 808, 8:08 pm Culver-Stockton College Merillat Hall, culver.edu

May 13 - 22 Thursday, May 11th QHS Spring Play May 12-13, 7:30 pm QHS Theatre, 217-224-3774

Saturday, May 13th QAC: Family Day 10 am-1 pm, Quincy Art Center quincyartcenter.org

Sunday, May 14th Friends of the Castle Open House 12-6 pm, Villa Kathrine villakathrine.org

Monday, May 22nd QJHS 7th Grade Orchestra & Jazz Bands Concert, 7 pm Quincy Mall, 217-224-3774

Thursday, May 25th QJHS Choral Pops Concert, 7:15 pm, QJHS Morrison Theater 217-224-3774

May 13 - 22 Cont.

Sunday, May 21st QHS Choral & Jazz Pops Concert 2 pm, Quincy Senior High 217-224-3774

Sunday, May 21st Sunday Music Series, 4 pm Briney & Ginsberg Salem Church, 217-228-2866

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Siblings Advocate for Library Brother and sister serving as presidents recall memories of Children’s Dept.

Ask siblings Malinda Vogel or Chris Pratt about Quincy Public Library (QPL), and their eyes light up.

regularly every two weeks. Each time, we’d check out as many books as were allowed.”

The sister and brother are each currently serving terms as presidents of the two boards charged with managing Quincy Public Library. Malinda is president of the Townships of the Quincy Area Public Library District and Chris is president of the Quincy Public Library Board of Trustees.

Malinda, who earned a degree in psychology and works as a licensed clinical professional counselor, explained, “Educationally, because of our exposure to the library, we could keep up with people who had more financial resources.”

The brother and sister advocate for the library and both recall fond memories of their visits to the QPL Children’s Department when they were young.

“The link between young literacy and success is so strong,” said Chris.

“Studies have shown that early readers have a leg up on their education. We want to have a community of educated fellow citizens contributing to the work force. Quincy Public Library can help with that, from early literacy and reading, to tech tutors and computer and job skills. QPL has stepped up to fill the gaps in learning.”

“I grew up with this building,” said Chris.

“The children’s department, which was downstairs at the time, had a real wooden bridge over a carpet river. There were trees with cubbyholes and I could curl up and read for hours.”

Visits to the library were a “very fundamental thing,” said Malinda. “We had books. As children, we had toys, but we spent most of our time reading.”

Both agree that visits to QPL were instrumental in helping them build skills needed for success in school.

The pair described a childhood of humble beginnings. “We did not come from wealth. We were two of six kids,” said Chris. Their mother stayed at home and their father worked as an electrical technician. “But we came to the library

“The interest in reading and the library given to us by our parents gave us a solid foundation and a leg up in our education,” said Chris, now an attorney.

“And I continue that foundation with my own children.”

Chris Pratt and Malinda Vogel

“No one could have afforded (to purchase) the number of books that we read,” Malinda interjected. “We were constantly burning through the children’s collection,” said Chris.

The Pratt parents set the example for their children that reading was important.

“Dad read, but I remember mom reading more than dad,” said Melinda. “She liked murder mysteries.”

Malinda said, “The library has an amazing wealth of resources with no further outlay beyond your taxes. Why wouldn’t you use it?”

Chris finished, “The library is there, waiting for you. You just have to walk in the door!”

To see a complete list of Quincy Public Library services and programs, including digital offerings, visit quincylibrary.org.

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Puppet Show at QPL! QPL: WIZARD OF OZ PUPPET SHOW

April 3 at 6 pm and April 4 & 6—8 at 10:15 am Quincy Public Library Dorothy must find a way to get back to Kansas to her Aunt Em’s house!

What happens when she meets some unlikely friends who will travel with her to the Emerald City to see the great and powerful Oz? Join the Quincy Public Library for this puppet show April 3 at 6 pm, April 4, 6, 7 and 8 at 10:15 am to find out! Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages and fill up fast so reserve your spot today by calling Natascha Will at 217-223-1309 ext. 224 or emailing her at nwill@quincylibrary.org. More information on this and other events can be found online at quincylibrary.org.

Reading With Your Kids Reading to your infant or young child is an easy, inexpensive way to provide them with skills they’ll use as they grow and go to school.

There are no special skills or equipment needed — just you, your child, and a few books.

Childrens' brains develop so quickly.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the March of Dimes both recommend that parents read to their children beginning at birth. By a child’s first birthday, they will have learned all the sounds needed to speak in their native language. Reading to a child also provides them with opportunities to learn skills in listening, memory and critical thinking. They will also develop social and emotional skills and start to grasp concepts like numbers, colors and shapes.

Adult Coloring Club QPL: COLORING CLUB FOR ADULTS

April 25 & May 23 (Last Tuesday of the Month) Quincy Public Library There's no need to be an artist to enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring! The Quincy Public Library’s Coloring Club for Adults will meet at 5 pm on Tuesday, April 25 and Tuesday, May 23. Coloring pages, pencils, hot tea and music will be provided.

To register for this club or for more information visit quincylibrary.org or contact LeAnne Balzer at 217-223-1309 ext. 221 or email lbalzer@quincylibrary.org.

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Reading aloud helps children bond with their parents and sets the stage for school readiness. Children who are read to as newborns have a larger vocabulary and more advanced mathematical skills when they start school.

Quincy Public Library has story times, parent resources for reading to children, and books appropriate for every reading level and interest. To learn more, stop in the Children’s Department at Quincy Public Library, or visit quincylibrary.org/ kids-corner/.

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Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza!

Introduction to the Pipe Organ, “The King of Instruments” The pipe organ is often referred to as “The King of Instruments” because in many ways, playing an organ is like having an entire orchestra at your fingertips!

On Saturday, April 29 from 10 am–2 pm, the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present “Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza,” an introduction to the pipe organ for junior high and high school students. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn about how the organ is built, have a brief look at its long history (it dates to Roman times!), hear it being played, and, best of all, have an opportunity to play it themselves, if they so desire.

AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS: PEDALS, PIPES & PIZZA: INTRO TO THE PIPE ORGAN Saturday, April 29 from 10 am—2 pm Starting at Vermont Street UMC (8th & Vermont) and ending at St. John’s Anglican Parish

The program will begin at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, at 8th and Vermont in Quincy, and will later move across the street to St. John’s Anglican Parish, so that those in attendance can experience two very different and wonderful pipe organs.

The organ consists of four families of pipes: Principles, which have a sound unique to the organ; Flutes, which are lighter in character; Strings, which are narrower pipes that give a somewhat nasal sound; and Reeds, whose character resembles a variety of brass and woodwind instruments.

In addition to having all of these sounds from which to choose, organists generally play on two or more keyboards for the hands, as well as a set of 32 pedals with their feet. By choosing from the wide array of tonal colors, using both hands and feet in playing, and reading from three staff lines at the same time, playing the organ engages the mind and body in ways that make it very fun to play!

Cost for the event is $5, which includes a pizza lunch. To register, or for more information, contact Rhonda Basinger at 217-224-5441.

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New Programs at Quincy Art Center No need to lounge on the couch this Spring and Summer; the Quincy Art Center is offering a wide variety of programs to get you immersed in art!

Classes and workshop topics include ceramics, drawing, painting, fibers, and mixed media. Art classes at the QAC are a great way to get kids engaged and learning while also having fun! Students will express their creativity and meet other students with mutual interests.

Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Spring classes meet once a week, while Summer Art Camp meets Monday through Thursday with new sessions each week.

Full youth scholarships are available for those who receive free or reduced lunches or have a written recommendation letter stating their need from a teacher, principal, or mentor.

QAC Family Days, will be held the second Saturday of each month from 10 am–1 pm. Make memories with your family while exploring, learning, and creating hands-on art projects for all ages. The event is free for members or $5 per family for non-members.

Paint Your Own Pottery will be in the QAC Studio on the second Saturday of each month from 10 am-1 pm. The class is for all ages. Purchase individual molded and handmade items, and paint them with glaze. Pottery will be fired in the kiln and ready to pick up a week later. Prices start at $5 per item.

Join QAC for Coffee with the Curator, a new program that will start on Monday, May 22 at 9 am. Get the inside scoop (and grab a cup of joe!) during this lively conversation with Jennifer Teter, QAC Executive Director and Curator. For the first meeting, Teter will walk you through

2017 Biennial Quad-State Exhibit which features artwork of artists from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri (more on page 16). Complimentary coffee and breakfast pastries will be available for QAC Members. This program will be held the fourth Monday of every other month. For more information and future sessions, please visit quincyartcenter. org/event/member-events.

To register for a class or to find out more information, visit quincyartcenter.org, call 217-223-5900, or stop in for a visit at 1515 Jersey Street. Office hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 am-4 pm.

Private parties can be booked for a minimum of seven participants, plus a group rate of $30 per hour. For information or to schedule your party, please email Steven Stoll at sstoll@quincyartcenter.org or call 217-223-5900.

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Music is in the Air at JWCC this Spring A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Tuesday, April 11 at 7 pm JWCC FACULTY CONCERT Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm STUDENT SPRING CONCERT Friday, April 28 at 7 pm JOINT JWCC/QU CONCERT Friday, May 5 at 7 pm All performances at Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium A variety of engaging concerts are coming to the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College (JWCC) this Spring!

A Night at the Opera Dr. Steven Soebbing, JWCC Instructor of Music and Theatre, will perform a solo performance entitled “A Night at the Opera” on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 pm. The performance will include selections from various operas and operettas and will go chronologically through the history of opera from 1600 through today. It will feature arias by Monteverdi, Rameau, Mozart, Bellini, and more. He will be accompanied on piano by Helen Rothfuss. The performance is free to the public.

JWCC Faculty Concert The JWCC music faculty will present a concert on Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm.

Performers are Soebbing, Rothfuss, Keith Wiemelt, Amy Walker, Allen Means and Kristen Anguiano. The concert is free to the public.

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JWCC Spring Music Concert Audiences will be treated to vocal and instrumental selections performed by talented area students at JWCC’s Fine Arts Department Spring Music Concert on Friday, April 28 at 7 pm.

JWCC’s Band and Vocal Show Ensemble will perform a showcase of pieces and staged scenes from musicals such as Showboat, Avenue Q, West Side Story, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Pop hits by ABBA, Queen and Pentatonix will also be performed. Admission is $5 for adults.

Students are admitted free of charge.

The vocal show ensemble is under the direction of Soebbing and the band is under the direction of Wiemelt.

JWCC/QU Choir Concert A joint concert between the choirs of JWCC and Quincy University (QU) will be held Friday, May 5 at 7 pm.

Admission is $5 for adults. Students are admitted free of charge.

The choirs will combine to perform John Rutter’s Gloria, accompanied by an orchestra. In addition, individual selections will include pieces such as Andrea Bocelli’s Time to Say Goodbye and Eric Whitacre’s Five Hebrew Love Songs.

The JWCC choir is under the direction of Soebbing, and the QU choir will be directed by Amy Stollberg.

JWCC Scholarship Auditions JWCC Fine Arts Department will hold auditions for music scholarships and portfolio reviews for visual arts scholarships on Friday, April 7.

High school seniors, first-time college students and transfer students from other colleges interested in auditioning for full or partial scholarships to JWCC for the 2017–18 academic year may audition on the day of the event without an appointment.

Contact Dr. Steven Soebbing at 217-641-4999 or ssoebbing@jwcc. edu to set an appointment for a music audition.

Contact Addie Seabarkrob, JWCC Associate Professor of Fine Arts, at aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu or 217-641-4997 to schedule a visual arts appointment.

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QU Hawk Express Jazz Showcase Concert in May QU: SPRING JAZZ SHOWCASE Sunday, May 7 at 3 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music

The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its Spring Jazz Showcase Concert on Sunday, May 7 at 3 pm at Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music (18th and Seminary Road).

The band is under the direction of Dr. Christine Damm, Assistant Professor of Music, and will perform a wide array of jazz tunes including: Blackbird arranged by Mike Tomaro, Well You Needn’t by Thelonious Monk, Satin Doll by Duke Ellington, and other jazz favorites.

Vocalist Sam Dust will be featured on the beautiful ballad, The Look of Love.

The band will play a fun arrangement of Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen and will feature vocalists Ann Schuhriemen, Annie Weiler, and Jennifer Williams.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact Dr. Christine Damm at 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.

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Jesse Krebs — April 30 Clarinetist Jesse Krebs will be the featured musician on Sunday, April 30 at 4 pm at the Unitarian Church (16th and Hampshire).

Bruce Briney & Eric Ginsberg — May 21 Bruce Briney and Eric Ginsberg, on the trumpet and clarinet respectively, will be the featured musicians on Sunday, May 21 at 4 pm at Salem Church (9th and State).

Both concerts are free and open to the public. For more information call 217-228-2866.

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USAF Woodwind Quintet Coming to QU QU: MILITARY QUINTET CONCERT Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Woodwind Quintet will perform a concert at Quincy University (QU) as part of a Midwest university tour! The concert will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 pm in the Connie Niemann Center for Music at Quincy University’s North Campus (18th and Seminary Road.)

The Midwest Winds Quintet is an ambassador of the Air Force Band of Mid-America. The group embodies esprit de corps and renders honor to our Airmen and country. Located at Scott Air Force Base, O'Fallon, Illinois, this ensemble is committed to honoring veterans and active duty military members across a ten state region in the Midwestern United States.

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The Midwest Winds present public concerts and educational outreach events and inspire and connect with audiences. The group offers a wide range of musical literature including classical and contemporary music, marches, patriotic crowd pleasers, and light popular music. The Midwest Winds also reaches out to America’s young music students by offering concerts, clinics and master classes in wind chamber repertoire and instrumental technique. These performances allow students a unique opportunity to see a professional music group up close and talk to members about music and careers in the United States Air Force.

“It is very exciting to have a group of this caliber visit Quincy University. QU music students will have the unique opportunity not only to hear a worldclass performance, but also to work individually with the musicians in

a clinic,” says Dr. Christine Damm, Assistant Professor of Music. “It is a true honor to host this military group on campus. I’m really looking forward to having the Quincy community join us for this wonderful concert!”

There is no charge to attend, but people must have a ticket due to limited seating. Tickets can be picked up at the front desk of Francis Hall on QU’s Main Campus (18th and College) during normal business hours. There will be a maximum of four tickets per person.

For more information, contact Dr. Christine Damm at 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.

QCMA Presents:

Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble QUINCY CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION: CHICAGO GARGOYLE BRASS AND ORGAN ENSEMBLE Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 pm St. John’s Anglican Parish (7th and Hampshire) Echoing brass sonorities and the great pipe organ’s thundering majesty, the Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble will perform at the lovely hall of St. John’s Anglican Parish (7th and Hampshire) on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 pm.

The Chicago Brass and Organ Ensemble is comprised of classicallytrained musicians who have toured, performed major liturgical works, commissioned and recorded exciting new works, and given concerts for chapters of the American Guild of Organists.

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The group takes its whimsical name from the stone figures atop the Gothic buildings at the University of Chicago, where the now-professional ensemble got its start. Under its founder and artistic director, it has evolved over the decades into its current incarnation as a specialized touring brass and organ concert ensemble.

The group plays with warmth, elegance and panache, and is a perfect companion for the music lover who needs calming nourishment but also craves the excitement of big instruments played with gusto and power! Audiences will enjoy the spectacular sound of brass and organ together.

The organ at St. John’s is itself a miracle of restoration. It was built in New Hampshire in 1863 and went through various permutations before being purchased for St. John’s and

brought to Quincy. The organ was being rebuilt by Quimby Pipe Organs and was luckily safely in storage when lightning struck St. John’s in 2002. The fire caused the church interior, roof, and the old pipe organ to burn to the ground.

With the help of the local community, St. John’s rose from the ashes. The rebuilt acoustics of its hall match the beautifully restored, nineteenth century organ which audiences will hear in its full glory during the Gargoyle concert.

Tickets are $15 in advance at QCMA ticket outlets: Hy-Vee, Kirlin’s Hallmark, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center, and Java Jive (Hannibal), and by mail (QCMA, Box 1165, Quincy 62306) or through quincycivicmusic.org.

Individual tickets for the concert at the door will be $17. Students are admitted free as are area college students with student IDs.

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Symphonie Fantastique

QSO Season Finale Features New Commissioned Music

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QSO SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 pm Quincy Junior High School Symphonie Fantastique is a masterpiece like no other and is the finale of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) Passions & Reveries season! The concert is at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 29 in the Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater.

Through its movements, Symphonie Fantastique, by French composer Hector Berlioz, tells the story of an artist’s self-destructive passion for an alluring young woman. The music follows him through bouts of euphoria, obsession, jealousy and despair. Each movement depicts a ‘scene’ in the lovers’ tumultuous relationship.

Adding to the piece’s originality is the orchestration. Berlioz employs four bassoons, four types of clarinets, double harps, tubas, timpani, large bells, and both cornets and trumpets to lend this score a unique sound.

Hannibal artist Brenda Beck Fisher will host an exhibit of her work before the concert and during intermission. Beck Fisher’s work is featured on the QSOA Passion & Reveries season programs and brochures.

Music director Dr. Bruce Briney and the QSO will also perform Ignite! a new composition by Missourian Stephanie Berg that was commissioned by the QSO Association. Berg has been heralded as a “promising new compositional voice” by the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Ms. Berg will attend the performance.

The Grand Prize Drawing for the 12th Annual QSOA Raffle will be held at the conclusion of the intermission. Raffle proceeds support the many programs of the QSOA, including the youth orchestra and youth chorus, as well as in-school concerts for over 3500 students.

“I’m excited to conduct the premiere performance of Stephanie Berg’s Ignite! which was composed for the QSO,” Dr. Briney said. “Our season finale program balances this new experience with Symphonie Fantastique, one of the most significant programmatic works of the 19th century.”

Dr. Dylan Marney will also be featured as the group performs Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Dr. Marney is Chairperson of the Division of Fine, Applied and Literary Arts and Assistant Professor of Music at Culver-Stockton College (CS-C). He is a frequent soloist and performs annually as artist-inresidence at the Lake Chelan Bach Fest in Washington State. His efforts resulted in the creation of a new Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree at C-SC.

The grand prize of $1,000, second place prize of two Cape Air round trip tickets and third place prize of two QSOA season tickets will be awarded.

Raffle tickets are on sale for $10 each or 12/$100, and may be purchased at the concert, in advance from any orchestra, chorus, Encore! or Symphony Board member, or by calling the Symphony office at 217-222-2856.

Tickets for Symphonie Fantastique will be available at the door or in advance at Quincy HyVee stores, Sturhahn Jewelers or the symphony office.

Tickets are $15 for seniors and $18 for adults. Children 18 and under are admitted free to all QSO concerts.

Current students, faculty and staff of area colleges are admitted free by showing their school identification.

“Our season finale program balances this new experience with Symphonie Fantastique, one of the most significant programmatic works of the 19th century.” - Dr. Bruce Briney, Music Director

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Spring Music at Culver-Stockton College C-SC ANNUAL POPS CONCERT Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm Alexander Campbell Auditorium C-SC OPERA WORKSHOP May 6 & 7 C-SC Merillat Hall C-SC CAMERATA Tuesday, May 9 at 8:08 pm C-SC Merillat Hall The Culver-Stockton College Pops Concert will be held Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm in Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The Collegiate Choir and the Symphonic Band will join the Jazz Ensemble for this annual favorite.

The ensemble will display technical virtuosity applied to music that hdefines popular culture. Under the direction of Dr. Trent Hollinger, the Symphonic Band will play Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances and John Phillip

Sousa’s cheeky Mother Goose March.

The Collegiate Choir, conducted by Professor Scotty Allison, offers an acknowledgement of the power of cinema with pieces from the movie Shrek, Slumdog Millionaire, and Working Girl. Stage music from Guys and Dolls then contrasts with a piece from the modern tonal palette of composer Eric Whitacre.

Each year during the Pops Concert, graduating seniors each provide a featured solo during the jazz performance.

C-SC Opera Workshop presents a performance that is open to the public on Saturday, May 6th at 7pm and on Sunday, May 7th at 3pm. The show takes a look at how Mozart, Moore, and Copland brought out the power and expressiveness of the female voice in a pastiche of operatic scenes titled Of Lyrical Ladies. Selections include scenes from Mozart’s The Magic Flute and several gems from the American

classics The Tender Land by Aaron Copland and Douglas Moore’s The Ballad of Baby Doe. For the finale, Director Dr. Elizabeth Thompson welcomes the C-SC Chamber Choir, directed by Prof. Scotty Allison, to celebrate the vibrancy of the opera chorus.

Camerata 808, C-SC’s avantgarde ensemble, presents Howard Skempton’s The Flight of Song May 9th at its signature time of 8:08 pm, in Merillat Hall. This piece sets Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poetry to a graphic score that includes free interpretation, recitation and serendipitous synchronization.

Expressive creativity continues with the première of several student works composed under the direction of Dr. Trent Hollinger but crafted by the Camerata for this performance.

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Auditions April 10

Auditions May 1 & 2

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Auditions Set for Three QCT Productions AMERICAN FAIRY TALES Monday, April 10 On Stage May 1—June 9 Students in grades 7-12 are needed for the world premiere of a new interactive production – American Fairy Tales.

Auditions are Monday, April 10, by appointment.

Written and directed by Quincy Community Theatre’s Head of Education Kelsey Celek, American Fairy Tales adapts the fanciful stories of L. Frank Baum to an exciting, interactive touring show for grades K-2.

Corey and Morgan are siblings who LOVE to read. They love it so much that they’ve put together a play to share a few of their all-time favorite stories.

With help from the audience and some important theatrical and literary terms, these siblings teach us that we each have the power to do incredible things when we use our imaginations!

As performances will be held in “found theatres,” such as gymnasiums and cafeterias, it is necessary for the actors to fill a room with their voices and energy. QCT is looking for four to six performers. Those with improv skills are encouraged to audition.

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Performances will be during school hours May 1–June 9. Students must be able to be excused from class.

For more information about booking a performance of American Fairy Tales, contact Celek at education@1qct.org or 217-222-3209 ext. 108.

TWENTY-THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2 On Stage June 15—8 A harrowing, undersea adventure is taking place at QCT and students in grades 3–12 are needed to ensure it sails smoothly to the stage. Auditions for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea are Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2, by appointment.

Climb aboard Jules Verne’s classic science fiction novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! In this environmental staging, the audience moves with the actors throughout the QCT facility, as the hallways, sneak ways and corridors transform into Captain Nemo’s legendary ship, The Nautilus. Whether you’re fighting giant squids or looking into the eyes of a madman, this show doesn’t keep you on the edge of your seat—it pushes you out of it.

“This play is unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” said Head of Education Kelsey Celek. “With the audience taking on roles within the story, our actors will have to expect the unexpected at every turn. This is definitely a show for actors who are seeking a new adventure!”

HELLO DOLLY! Saturday, May 20 On Stage July 20—23 & 27—30 Auditions are now open for musical spectacular, Hello Dolly! Appointments are available Saturday, May 20 for men and women ages 18 and older.

Dolly is back where she belongs! Join QCT as one of the greatest musicals ever written lights up the stage. Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and a professional meddler – but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is one for herself. Sparkling, dazzling, delightful – this is one musical that you cannot miss!

Hello Dolly! is under the direction of Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen.

Performances are July 20–23 and 27–30.

Those auditioning will be asked to prepare a minute of a song of their choice. A piano accompanist will be available, so please bring sheet music if performing a song not from the musical Hello Dolly!

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

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Pigeonholes are for the Birds!

Written by Brandon Thomsen Artistic Director Quincy Community Theatre I was thinking about the expression “pigeonhole” and wondered where that came from, and of course, that led me to Google. It was literally a hole where pigeons would nest, and then it became the name for a section of a desk where you could stuff mail and papers. Now, it’s an expression for being narrowminded and limiting someone to a particular category. Does anyone want to be pigeonholed? I certainly don’t.

As a director, I see people do it to themselves frequently by turning down the opportunity to audition for a show because they assume it’s not a show for them or they would never be cast

in a certain role. They think only a certain type of person can be onstage, or you have to already have some kind of experience, or you need to look a certain way. I encourage you to fly out of that pigeonhole, and go for it!

For our recent production of Peter and the Starcatcher, the original plan was to cast 11 men and 1 woman. We had so many wonderfully talented women audition for the show that I decided to

cast women in some of the male roles.

If you picture Smee in the Peter Pan story, you might think of an elderly man.

We cast a young woman! If you think of Hello, Dolly!, maybe you think of Carol Channing or Barbra Streisand, but did you know that Pearl Bailey played the role on Broadway and all over the country? It’s about finding yourself within the character. All are welcome at Quincy Community Theatre. We encourage you to give auditioning a try!

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The Dixie Swim Club THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB May 11—14 & 19—21 Summer means the return of outdoor fun and poolside afternoons. For the ladies of The Dixie Swim Club, it means the celebration of a friendship meant to last a lifetime.

Quincy Community Theatre is bringing their powerful, touching, and often hilarious story of friendship to the stage this May. The Dixie Swim Club tells the story of five very different women who met on their college swim team.

Although their college days are a thing of the past, the bond they made is unbreakable. Every August, the ladies meet at a beach house to rekindle their relationship. Free from husbands, careers, and kids, their long weekends bring love, challenges, and support, strengthening the connections they made those many years ago.

The Dixie Swim Club isn’t your average comedy. Far from it. This is a play as unapologetically funny as it is moving, and is on par with all-time favorites such as Steel Magnolias and The Golden Girls. Much of its heart—and comedy— comes from the show’s relatability.

Each of the women inhabits a character audiences will know from their own lives—the career-driven woman, the friend who lives in chaos, the pampered beauty queen determined to hold onto her looks, the woman who has the perfect life, and the sweet friend who is always there. Their challenges, too, are not unfamiliar—men, parenting, divorce, surprise pregnancies, and ageing, just to name a few.

And so, as thirty-three years of their lives pass by, The Dixie Swim Club feels less and less like a play. Instead, it becomes a chance to catch up, to discuss life’s hurdles, and to celebrate those who keep us afloat: our friends.

“This is a story that both men and women will enjoy,” said Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen. “It’s filled with hilarious one liners and friendly jabs, and I’m sure audiences will be able to connect these zany characters to the friends in their own lives.”

The Dixie Swim Club is under the direction of Thomsen, with scenic design

by Lorne Kelley, costumes by Janaé Lafleur, and stage management by Cathy Gooding.

Tickets are $20-22, and are on sale Monday, April 17. Performances are May 11–14 and 19–21, Thursday-Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. 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.

In addition to its regular performances, QCT will celebrate all mothers during a special Mother’s Day performance on Sunday, May 14. Mothers attending this special performance will have the chance to win special gifts from the theatre, including two tickets to another 2017 production of her choice and a pair of 2018 Season Tickets! All mothers will be given one free entry to the raffle before the production. Additional entries are only $1. artsquincy | April/May 2017

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Quincy YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Summer is around the corner! It’s the time for kids to get up, get out and grow. But for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. In fact, research shows that kids are prone to gain weight and fall behind in studies over the summer months.

An evening every month devoted to the appreciation for historic literature

On Saturday, April 29 from 10 am–1 pm, the Y will celebrate Healthy Kids Day®, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids at the Quincy Family YMCA at 3101 Maine Street.

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Historical Society's New Book Club

The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) has started a new book club! The club will meet in the historic Governor John Wood Mansion (12th & State) on the first Thursday of every month from 7–8:30 pm. An interesting aspect of the new club is the chance to MEET EVERY AUTHOR! If you love history, this is the perfect book club for you. If you are interested in joining or would like more information call the HSQAC at 217-222-1835.

C-SC Student Honors Exhibit

On Thursday, April 27, the student honors exhibit will open at 6 pm at the Mabee Gallery at Culver-Stockton College (C-SC). This exhibit will feature a variety of media including ceramics, pottery, graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

The top pieces created in the C-SC Art and Visual Design Department will be on display. Many pieces will be available for purchase and this exhibit will close May 12. For more information, contact Kayla Houchin, at pr@culver.edu or at 573-288-6312.

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Activities include a bounce house, obstacle course, youth games and activities, face painting, water games in the pool, and bike helmet safety.

Prizes and several health and wellness vendors will be available. For more information call 217-222-9622.

Concerts in the Plaza

The return of Concerts in the Plaza is Friday, April 28! Live music and a food truck will be at First Mid-Illinois Plaza (located on Maine Street beside St. Boniface Church) from 11:30 am–1 pm.

The concerts will also take place Friday, May 5, 12 and 19.

Each week will be a new opportunity to hear a local performer for free over your lunch hour. Bring a friend and enjoy this fun District activity!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Great River Genealogical Society

The Great River Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm.

Ed Reiter, of Davenport, IA, will discuss his book History of 108th Infantry Regiment. The meeting will be held at the Lutheran Church of St. John Family Life Center, 3340 State Street, and is open to the public. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

The Friends of the Library will have their semi-annual booksale, April 6—9. Most books are 50 cents per inch. Coffee table books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and books on tape are individually priced.

Books will be half-price on Saturday.

Stop by the library for a great deal!

The Annual Dinner meeting will be Thursday, May 11. Join the group to hear about another fascinating aspect of history. The dinner meeting will be held at the Lutheran Church of St. John Family Life Center, 3340 State Street. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner will begin at 6:30 pm, and the program will begin at 7 pm. The meeting is open to the public, however, reservations are required for the dinner. For more details go to gr-gs.org.

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Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) presents its 2017 Guest Artist production from noted actor Michael Brainard. He will premier his own script, War is Coming, Ernie Pyle, on April 6–8 at 7:30 pm with a matinee on Sunday, April 9 at 3 pm in Mabee Theatre.

“The play is based on actual events in the life of Ernie Pyle,” says Brainard.

Featuring wartime realism, the plot is harsh and honest at times, but it is also a wonderful character study filled with all sorts of colorful characters with relationship and vice struggles.

Its episodic structure echoes Brechtian Expressionist elements, as does the organizing feature of a narrator/ balladeer and a small Greek chorus sort of band of actors and musicians.

As the Balladeer, Michael Brainard will guide the production, which is directed

by C-SC theatre professor Dr. Haidee Heaton with music direction by Dr. Tom Polett of the C-SC music faculty.

All performances will take place in Mabee Little Theatre/Black Box on the lower level of Brown Performing Arts Center adjacent to Alexander Campbell Auditorium on campus. For more information call 573-288-6346.

American Association of University Women: 2nd Saturday of month, Sept.– May at 10:15 am Women’s City Club, 1550 Maine St. 217-223-6175

Spring Events in Log Cabin Village

Great River Genealogical Society 2nd Thursday of month, Sept.–April at 7 pm Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York St.

Visit the Log Cabin Village for an Open House Sunday, May 7 from 1–4 pm.

Most of the 1800’s structures will be open and self-guided tours will be available. One highlight of the day will be the Hull Family Cabin. This one-room cabin was once home to a family with 13 children!

Great River Watercolor Society Last Wednesday of month at 4:30 pm Quincy University Brenner Library, 1800 College Ave.

The Friends of the Log Cabin 10th Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 6 pm at the Shelter House on Quinsippi Island. The board invites members and anyone interested in being a part of the team to come to learn about the progress that has been made to restore, preserve and promote the Log Cabin Villiage, and what the future holds for these historic treasures of the Lincoln Era.

Quincy Writers Guild 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm JWCC, Room D024, 1301 S. 48th St. quincywritersguild.wix.com/ quincywritersguild

Reservations for meetings, tours or special events can be made by calling 217-223-1257 or emailing logcabinvillagequincyil@gmail. RSVPs for the Annual Meeting are requested by Monday, May 15 to the email listed.

Quincy Artists Guild Mondays at 10 am Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St. gulyas@adams.net

Quinsippi Needleworkers 3rd Wednesday of month at 7 pm First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine Quincy Woodworkers Guild Meets 1st Monday of month quincywoodworkersguild@gmail.com

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Response to beauty can be a shared experience as when members of a group dress up for a social event.” — Renee Weiss Chase, Author

Arts Quincy has a history of involvement in helping and funding all of our schools. They put our community first, and we believe the arts have a substantial economic impact on Quincy and the region as well.

As a business donor and a professional who works in the field of visual design, I know the value of art and the joy it brings. Art appreciation events, concerts, and performances are all social occasions which are shared experiences where people dress up. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Arts Quincy Partnership.

I love the fact that the organization is constantly growing and evolving with new member organizations, festivals and events. This unique collaboration stimulates creative experiences, helps us value and appreciate diversity in the arts and gives us respite from the chaos of everyday life.

This community is blessed with the talent we have, the opportunities to perform and the volunteers who contribute their skills and time for the enjoyment of all. Please join us in investing in our community partnership to ensure that the arts continue to have a voice, nurture relationships, touch our senses and make our hearts sing!

Arts Quincy assists nearly 60 other art related partner organizations in our city. Joe served on the board of QSFA for over twelve years and served as its president. We believe in giving back to the community that has been so good to us.

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