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10 HUMANITIES Quincy Museum Hosts 22nd Annual Folk Life Festival Frontier Settlement Day is Sept. 9 Who Are My Ancestors? Celebrating 30 Years of Visitors What's It Worth: Antique Appraisal Event Returns 16
ART EDUCATION Fall Art Classes QPL to Host Big Read in Quincy Library Cards Are A Passport To the Future Beyond The Art
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MUSIC Milestones: The 70th Season of the Quincy Symphony Area Musicians Invited To Audition For QSOA Martial Arts, Acrobats, Ensembles & More Sunday Music Opens Season With Large, Free Woodwind Concert
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VISUAL ARTS New Exhibits At The Art Center Woodworkers Volunteer To Restore Statue Arts & Appetizers At The Kroc Center!
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Arts Quincy would like to welcome our new board President Mark McDowell! We are excited to have Mark at the helm to continue our mission to strengthen the arts community! artsquincy | Aug/Sept 2017
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Dear Art Patrons: In the past seven months as Arts Quincy Marketing Manager, it has been a real pleasure to have met so many interesting people and become acquainted with our many arts partner organizations. You may not know that I have lived in rural West Central Illinois over half my life and have always visited Quincy for shopping, dining and entertainment. It is a place that I have always wanted to take more time to explore and didn't realize it had such a vibrant arts scene until I got to know Arts Quincy. I have found it to be a community that is welcoming and is supportive for all its residents. As an artist myself, I couldn't hide my excitement when I read my first Arts Quincy magazine! The calendar was full of events, activities, classes and volunteer opportunities in the arts. Our fantastic partner organizations offer such a wide variety that I had a difficult time choosing which events I would attend and which organizations to join. I wasn't sure how I would be able to fit it all in my schedule and budget. Over time, I have found that I am able to be a part of it all because there are so many free and low cost events that I can take my whole family to, invite my friends to or do on my own time.
In February my family and I attended our first event which was sponsored by Arts Quincy: United Way Play Night at Quincy Community Theatre. I brought my two daughters, Sarah (5) and Suzanne (now 9 months) and my husband Jake. Sarah had looked forward to getting on stage, learning to act, and the minute possibility that she might get to sing "Let It Go" from the movie Frozen in front of an audience! Although she did not give a solo concert, her father and I were impressed with the educational side of the organization and the dedication from the QCT staff and volunteers to make a memorable and fun night for each child in attendance. I have found that to be the case with every organization we work with here at Arts Quincy. Each of these organizations is proud to call Quincy home and welcomes you to participate as a member, volunteer, patron or donor. Whether you have an interest in a specific area of the arts or just an appreciation for those people that make the arts happen, there is a place for you! In my role at Arts Quincy, I strive to support and strengthen these organizations. Thank you all for welcoming me to Arts Quincy and please let me know how I can work to bring more of the arts to enrich your life as well! Jenna Seaborn, Marketing Manager marketing@artsquincy.org
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
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• 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
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Fun Times Ahead at ArtFest! Stories by Lana Reed
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Painting on a giant canvas and working with clay is on our list of favorite things to do in Quincy this fall. ArtFest will be here Saturday, September 16, and everyone is invited to participate in this free event for the whole family! All ages will enjoy art activities, demonstrations and live music from noon to 5 pm at The Art Center's beautiful galleries and grounds located at 1515 Jersey Street. "ArtFest is the organization's quintessential event," says Jennifer Teter, The Art Center’s Executive Director. "It is a time when families from Quincy and the surrounding community can come together and have fun while creating art! Everyone is welcome." The event takes place in conjunction
with the Folk Life Festival held at the nearby Quincy Museum (16th and Maine.) The focus of the day is on free and low-cost hands-on activities which provide families and individuals a taste of the services The Art Center has to offer such as gallery exhibits, studio space, classes, parties, entrepreneurial opportunities for artists and more! The day is especially engaging for people who are unable to commit to a six week class. They can learn, imagine and create something special and have a one-of-a-kind experience. “The Art Center is the visual arts resource for the city of Quincy, but also the smaller surrounding communities such as Payson, Liberty and Ursa," Teter says. "While some area schools have visual art education programs, they are not consistent across the board. ArtFest provides an opportunity where people can try out many different types of visual arts that may not be accessible otherwise.” Scheduled activities include: • Canvas Painting • Live Drawing • Collaborative Mural Painting • Art Exhibit Scavenger Hunt • Art Games • Face Painting • Paint Your Own Pottery • Throwing on the Pottery Wheel • Raku Pottery Firing • Live Musical Entertainment • Food Vendors • And Lots of Other Family Fun While many of the activities are free, the funds raised by the low-cost activities support The Art Center’s art education programs and scholarships all year long. Costs for many activities have been significantly reduced thanks to the support of local business and individual donors. Local artists provide free and low-cost demonstrations and activities in addition to live musical entertainment. ArtFest also provides an opportunity for local artists to share their passion and craft with the community. For more information and a schedule of events visit quincyartcenter.org, call 217-223-5900, or follow the organization on facebook and twitter.
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(L-R) VICTORIA KING, CHLOE SCHAFER AND KATE SHUKER, EACH HOLDING THEIR OWN WORK OF ART. PHOTO BY JASON BEDDALL,BLACK SHEEP PRODUCTIONS
Arts Span the Ages One Family's Journey Into the World of Art For the King family, making art has become a family matter. Before being introduced to The Art Center, Victoria King and her daughter Kate Shuker had an interest in arts and various crafts but did not realize art events and classes were happening in Quincy and that they could be involved. In 2015, King and Shuker enrolled in one of The Art Center's popular Adult Thirsty Palette Canvas Painting Parties. It was the first time either of them had taken a painting class and they were hooked instantly! Soon after, Shuker's daughter Chloe enrolled in a Pint-Sized Picassos class at the Art Center's studio, leading Chloe to develop a love for clay and making collages. When ArtFest came around in September 2015 , it was “a must” for King and her family to attend together. As a first-time attendee, King was impressed with the wide range of activities and experiences that the festival made available to visitors of all ages. “Chloe loved getting messy while she squirted paint onto a giant canvas,” King said. “She also liked painting at the spin art booth. My favorite part was making a journal out of an old book at the Quincy Public Library’s booth; I hope the library will offer that craft again!” This is the third year King plans to attend ArtFest with her daughter and granddaughter. “There is always something new to try, along with the staples like Paint Your Own Pottery. The hands-on art projects inspire the kids
to try something new and the adults to keep learning,” she said. In addition to ArtFest, King says there are many more art classes and events in the future for her family to enjoy, now that they have become Art Center members. Their membership provides discounts on classes and many other perks. She has found that the whole family's artistic skills and techniques have improved over the last three years. King is currently enrolled in a pottery class and says she has been challenged by the experience of turning a lump of clay into something she can take pride in. “I love finding out that I can do it,” she said. “Especially in pottery, when you see what you made and think ‘Wow, that looks pretty good!’” King’s granddaughter Chloe has also remained active at The Art Center by attending Summer Art Camp as well as a Paint your Pet class. “We are going to keep her enrolled in classes as long as she is interested. I don’t see it stopping," King said. "She loves it and is developing an appreciation for all kinds of art.” King also hopes to attend more painting parties with her daughter and they both enjoy the couple's pottery dates with their significant others. "By becoming a member of the Art Center and taking classes you spark creativity, broaden your view, build confidence and are introduced to a new sector of the community," said King. "By trying out the different mediums offered through the Art Center, you are able to narrow down what it is you like to create and build on that skill." artsquincy | Aug/Sept 2017
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Firing at ArtFest Young to Demonstrate Western-style Raku Firing Anyone who has dabbled in pottery knows that there is a certain kind of magic that happens when you can turn a pile of clay into a beautiful and useful item. This year during ArtFest, Ceramics Instructor Jeremy Young will demonstrate an especially unique method for glazing pottery known as Raku. What is Raku? Raku is an ancient pottery technique that originates from Japan and produces unpredictable and beautiful results featuring intense colors, crackled surfaces and metallic hues. Due to the organic nature of the process, no two pieces are the same! In more traditional pottery making, dried clay pieces are loaded in a cold kiln where the firing process proceeds slowly until the desired temperature is reached, and then the piece is slowly cooled. At this point, the piece is referred to as "bisque" and is generally coated in colored glazes and is fired a second time to finish the piece. Raku pottery begins in a similar way by firing to the bisque state, but then things get interesting! The pottery is coated in a special glaze and is then placed in an outdoor kiln. A gas burner
"The best part of Raku is the instant gratification; firing pottery in a matter of minutes instead of days.”
rapidly brings the kiln's temperature to around 1830 degrees, and the pottery glaze melts and fuses on to the pots. Then pottery is removed from the kiln using a QAC Ceramics instructor Jeremy Young (left) and an assistant lift a kiln away from raku pots. pulley system and tongs. While at bright red heat, the pottery is placed into containers (metal trash cans) with combustible materials, such as leaves or newspaper. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction in the oxygen in the can and the super-hot material is allowed to smoke. The minerals in the glaze and the amount of oxygen the pottery has inside the can will affect the colors in glazes and the patina of the finished piece. The drastic thermal shock can also produce crackling and unique effects on to the surfaces of the pottery. When the pottery has cooled, it is washed to remove all residue, soot and ash. Finished pieces often have a metallic sheen that cannot be replicated any other way. Raku Demonstration: This year for ArtFest, Young has hand thrown more than 100 small pots and vessles. Festivalgoers will be able to purchase, glaze and watch Young fire the pots outdoors using the unique Raku technique. Stand back and watch magic
Raku pots are made prior to the festival. For a small fee, attendees can purchase a pot, glaze it and see it fired in front of them during the 2017 ArtFest.
happen! Finished raku pottery can be taken home that same day. Young hopes that his demonstration at ArtFest will appeal to those who are curious about how pottery is made. He confesses, “I know some people don’t have the schedule, time or resources to take a six-week long class. But at ArtFest, they can try throwing on the wheel, glaze a pot, then see it fired. The best part of Raku is the instant gratification; firing pottery in a matter of minutes instead of days.” FALL ART CLASSES ON PAGE 16
Roll up your sleeves and get dirty with ceramics courses with Jeremy Young. Call 217-223-5900 to register. View more education classes for all ages at quincyartcenter.org/education.
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Quincy Art Center When you think of the Quincy Art Center, you may picture the historic barn, cupola and art classes inside, but in the last of couple years the organization has expanded its focus to include programming that reaches beyond the iconic building’s walls. Over the past year, the staff and Board of Directors have worked closely with local advertising firm Rokusek Design to create a brand and look that represents this diverse programming and are excited to roll out this new look to better serve the community. “Our new brand captures the excitement, the energy, and the sense of community that is generated when people come together to enjoy and create art,” says Ann Miller Titus, The Art Center Board President. You'll see the new look everywhere The Art Center is out in public including in its logo, website, printed materials and more. Over the next year, The Art Center will continue to roll-out new pieces of the branding that will bring awareness to educational services including the smART Kids program, after-school art programs, exhibitions for local and emerging artists, enhanced benefits for members and more. "The re-branding will be visible anywhere our programs are offered, and we're excited to share the results," says Lana Reed, Director of Development and Marketing. "Our printed materials, the website, the logo, and all aspects of our communications will be affected, including new signage that will be installed in the coming year." The first major changes are to the logo and the website. "I think the bright colors and energy in our new logo is reflective of where The Art Center is right now as an organization," says Reed. "The previous logo was one color and did not reflect the liveliness and
stimulation of services we offer” says Kelli Langston, The Art Center Board of Directors. “Another big change is that the logo also takes ‘Quincy’ out of the name. This decision was based on the fact that the organization is utilized by the entire region, not just Quincy residents. The Art Center is for everyone!” The website is interactive as users have the ability to register for classes and members will have access to their account, renew their membership, to see upcoming events and more. To offer more visibility and easier access to the whole community, new signage and wayfinders will be installed both on the interior and exterior of the Art Center to give visitors a friendly welcome and an open invitation to explore the gallery exhibits, attend classes and other events in the coming year, according to Reed. "The staff is excited to continue providing relevant programming for our area - between all the classes, community outreach and opportunities for local artists there are always things going on at The Art Center," Reed said. "We come to the Quincy Art Center to learn, to imagine, to create," Titus says. "We leave with a new set of skills, with a new perspective, and a sense of accomplishment. We return because it’s so much fun!" If you haven’t visited the Art Center recently, what are you waiting for? The Art Center staff and Board encourage the public to stop in anytime during business hours which are Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Visit quincyartcenter.org or call 217-223-5900 for more information.
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Quincy Museum Hosts 22nd Annual Folk Life Festival Spend an autumn afternoon on the beautiful grounds of Quincy Museum celebrating the area’s cultural heritage during the annual Folk Life Festival! For more than 20 years the festival has shared past American arts and culture traditions. Music, demonstrations, period crafts, children’s games, old-fashioned foods and more will be highlights of the festival in the heart of Quincy’s historic Maine Street! 22ND ANNUAL FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 16 from 12 – 5 pm
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Vendors will be offering a variety of baked goods, caramel apples, oldfashioned bottled soda, hard candy and the ever-popular buffalo barbeque sandwich. Pumpkins, gourds, mums and other harvest produce will be sold during the festival.
The Folk Life Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon until 5 pm at the historic Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion, home of the Quincy Museum. Guests will enjoy all the activities on the grounds and admittance to the Quincy Museum, for $2; members are admitted free. Vendors, artisans and demonstrators will return to share their crafts. Some favorite exhibitors include members of the Quinsippi Needleworkers and Quincy Woodworkers Guild. Members of the Standing Bear Council will share Native American crafts, music and heritage. Artists will also be showcasing their work. Joseph Newkirk’s African artwork and Donald Raines’ woodcarvings will be displayed, flint knapper Earnest Jones will make arrowheads, and Matthew Mittelstaedt will demonstrate weaving on an old fashioned loom. Kids will enjoy a variety of old-fashioned children’s games like cup-and-ball and
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In addition to outdoor activities, guests are welcome to tour the historic home and explore local history through museum exhibits focused on archaeology, WWI, local wildlife, dinosaurs and more. The archaeology exhibit, “Hidden Underfoot,” traces the science of historic archaeology and contains a group of building models accompanied by artifacts found at historic Illinois archaeological sites. Part of the exhibit features a collection of artifacts recovered from an area north of Quincy discovered prior to the widening of Illinois 96 and the construction of the I-72 extension. The Quincy Museum is located at 16th and Maine Street. Operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 pm. For more information contact the Quincy Museum at 217-224-7669 or visit thequincymuseum.org.
Frontier Settlement Day is Sept. 9 9TH ANNUAL FRONTIER SETTLEMENT DAY Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 am – 4 pm logcabinvillagequincyil.com Celebrate frontier heritage with period impersonators, demonstrations and more throughout the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village during the 9th annual Frontier Settlement Day! On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Friends of the Log Cabins Association will host a variety of activities from the 19th century. This free event for the whole family will feature educational activities, log cabin tours, farm animals, pioneer games and much more! Frontier Settlement Day is a free activity designed to promote an interest in the history of the region and encourage people to see these authentic structures. The event is held in the Log Cabin Village located in Quinsippi Island Park, accessed via All America Park, located just past Lincoln Park on the river front off Bonansinga Drive in Quincy.
The opening ceremonies will begin at 11 am with the raising of a flag from the 1800s followed by a discussion in the log church about religion on the frontier. This will be accompanied by a performance of a typical wedding ceremony of the period. Lunch and snacks will be available including kettle corn and sarsaparilla. The Daughters of the Sangamon Chapter of the War of 1812 will model a period tea party as well. Bob Craig, Curator of the All Wars Museum, will display a mural depicting Medals of Honor given by Abraham Lincoln to Civil War soldiers. Fritz Klein will portray President Abraham Lincoln and will interact with guests who visit the village. Other demonstrations planned include wool spinning, needlework, chair caning, felt hat making and rug weaving. The Quincy Museum will set up a “Clat Adams Store” to sell replica toys from the 1800s. A Civil War nurse will demonstrate how to dress wounds on a soldier. Kids can also experience a classroom from the 19th century. The Quincy Park District will sponsor pioneer games including tug-
of-war and gunny sack races and period music will also be played all day! For information about events, tours and more visit logcabinvillagequincyil.com or like the group on Facebook.
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McMillin to discuss genealogy, German ancestry in September 30 lecture A DAY OF GERMAN RESEARCH INSTRUCTION Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 am – 3:30 pm Quincy Public Library People have many reasons to investigate their family history and learn about the origins and identities of their ancestors. Many seek answers to questions about the people whose existence predates their own. What do you share in common with your ancestors? What were their everyday lives like? What surprises from your family’s past are awaiting discovery? Investigating genealogy can allow a person to pass down a family’s historical legacy and reveal aspects of a familial identity that would otherwise be forgotten. Perhaps the information uncovered will become an intangible treasure to you and your family. Quincy has preserved many rich and unique aspects of its history, architecture and German heritage, and many of these records still exist. Members of the Great River Genealogical Society (GRGS) have experience in genealogical research through programs and projects that discover, preserve, produce and publish knowledge of a genealogical or historical nature. Along with the information GRGS catalogs at Quincy Public Library, members also volunteer their time to assist others in researching their own family history. GRGS is honored to host a one-day seminar that will be useful to members and non-members alike who are researching their German heritage. A Day of German Research Instruction, presented by Certified Genealogist Teresa
Steinkamp McMillin, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Quincy Public Library. McMillin, author of Guide to Hanover Military Records, 1514 – 1866 on microfilm at the Teresa Steinkamp Family History Library McMillin in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the owner of Lind Street Research (a company dedicated to helping people discover their German ancestry) and is a popular speaker for national, regional and local genealogical societies. Topics of the lecture will include: 9 – 10 am: Oh Where, Oh Where are My Ancestors From? Finding your immigrant ancestor's town of origin is often considered the holy grail of genealogical research. What if you've spent years trying to find this piece of information and have not been successful? This talk suggests many strategies that just might help you break down that brick wall. Highlights of this lecture topic include: • Basic information you should have for your ancestor • More obscure information that might be available • Branching out beyond your ancestor • Organizing and documenting your research 10:30 – 11:30 am: Hunting For Henry: A Case Study Using Collaterals. Henry Steren was a German immigrant who lived in Quincy. The United States records that were created about him indicate only that he was from the Province of Hanover in Germany. This lecture will detail how his town of origin and parents were identified,
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Celebrating 30 Years of Visitors VILLA KATHRINE 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Thursday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 pm Villa Kathrine Quincy’s official Tourist Information Center opened in the parlor of the Villa Kathrine at 532 Gardner Expressway in Quincy on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 1987. Since then, the center has served the needs of nearly 150,000 visitors from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries, plus countless local residents. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this opening, the Friends of the Castle invite you to celebrate with them during an Open House on Thursday, Sept. 7. Light refreshments will be served and entertainment will begin at 5:30 pm. A program reviewing the history of the Villa Kathrine will start at 6 pm, followed by the cutting of an anniversary cake and tours of the Villa and its grounds.
Trudy Rollins, President of the Board of Friends of the Castle, said, "We sincerely thank all the individuals and organizations - public and private who have provided support and help during the past 30 years, to restore and preserve this truly unique gem, so it can continue to be used and enjoyed as a community asset by the people of Quincy and her visitors." "We extend special thanks to all the individuals who have served as Volunteer Hosts over the years at the Villa Kathrine. These volunteers provide a very important service because, as
the Tourist Information Center, it is often the first stop in Quincy for visitors from throughout the United States and from around the world," says Rollins. Friends of the Castle is the nonprofit organization that restored and now operates the Villa Kathrine, designed by George Behrensmeyer and built by Quincy native George Metz in 1900 on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. It is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Illinois Register of Historic Places and Quincy Local Landmarks.
Quincy Preserves Announces New Program to Fund Home Renovation Members of the Quincy Preserves now have an opportunity to receive funding to renovate their private home within Quincy’s historic districts through a new grant program. Vicki Ebbing, president of Quincy Preserves, introduced its members to the new Private Home Façade Renovation Funding Program at its 2017 Annual Picnic. “We are very excited to be able to offer this program,” states Ebbing. “It will fill a much needed void for our members with historic homes. This enables Quincy Preserves a method to give back to the community and follow our mission statement. Each ticket that we sell for our home tours provides the money to continue this program along with the Commercial Façade Program and our Donation Program for 501(c) (3) organizations that own historic buildings.” A homeowner must be a paid member of Quincy Preserves for at least 12 months prior to the date of their application for funding. Priority 14
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preference will be given to applicants who commit in writing to open their home for one of Quincy Preserves Tours following completion of the granted project. Preference will also be given to Quincy Preserves plaqued structures and to residences Landmarked by the Quincy Preservation Commission or the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The home must have been constructed between 1830 and 1950. The Private Home Façade program is restricted to private homes within the historic districts of Quincy. The program aims to assist homeowners in restoring period architectural design details and characteristics of building facades and correcting property maintenance code violations relating to a building’s façade. The grant is a $1,000 grant that must be matched and will be made available annually until the budgeted funds for that year are depleted. Owners of homes located within the East End Historic District, the Northwest Historic District, the German Historic District, the Downtown Historic District, Zwick
Row Historic District, Brewery Area Local Historic District, and the South Side Bungalow Historic District are eligible to apply for these grant funds. Other significant historical architectural residences outside these boundaries may be considered by the Façade Committee and Quincy Preserves Board of Directors. The applications are available at quincypreserves.org. Printed copies can be obtained at the Preservation Commission office, at 706 Maine Street, third floor. For additional information visit quincypreserves.org, email info@ quincypreserves.org or call Vicki Ebbing at 217-257-9909.
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What's It Worth: Antique Appraisal Event Returns! QPL ANTIQUES APPRAISAL EVENT Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 am – 3 pm Quincy Public Library Mark Moran's antique appraisal was one of the most popular events offered at Quincy Public Library (QPL) the last two years. With such a great turnout and fun time had by all, QPL would be remiss to not bring him back again. Gather your treasures, sign-up early and join QPL for a great time of learning about your keepsakes! Pre-registration is required. The first item appraised is free for any active QPL patron. To best serve QPL patrons, only one free and one paid item will be allowed this year. Cost for second item or for non-library card holders is $15. Registration must be done via phone. Call Ruth Cuthbertson at 217-223-1309 ext. 209 or Jamie Marner 217-223-1309 ext. 221 to make a reservation. Moran has bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years and specializes in
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vintage folk art, Americana and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years. He is also editor and author of many antique related publications. Categories of objects for appraisal may include: • Fine art: paintings, drawings, prints and statuary • Small furniture • Ceramics: figural pottery, vases, dishes, kitchenware and stoneware • Glassware: lighting, marbles and souvenir items • Vintage photographs: snapshots, tintypes, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes • Advertising: including posters, lithographed tin, paper and figural objects • Folk art: carvings, quilts, weathervanes, windmill weights and "outsider" art • Assorted toys: dolls (bisque, composition and plastic), windups and mechanical banks • Metalware: iron, bronze, brass, pot
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metal, silver and silver plate • Clocks: mantel, hanging and figural • Costume jewelry: brooches, bracelets, earrings • Musical Instruments: string, wind and reed instruments • Books • Sports Memorabilia Moran is available to make home visits for people with large or fragile items. House calls are $75 an hour and there is no mileage charge unless it is more than 10 miles away from the library. To arrange, call 715-281-5060 or email moranm1953@gmail.com. Visit quincylibrary.org for more information.
Fall Art Classes Spark imagination, creativity and lifelong connections with art at The Art Center! Now is the time to sign up for fall art classes taught by experienced instructors. Classes are available for all ages, from preschool and up! Ceramics, drawing, painting and mixed media classes will inspire, challenge, prompt and encourage you to develop or enhance a skill while having fun! YOUTH CLASSES Kids classes and workshops help children create, imagine and learn! Some upcoming classes include Paint Your Pet (K-grade 3) and Crazy Clay Creations (4-8 grade). Pre-K through 8th grade fall classes meet on a weekly basis and generally last five to six weeks. Seasonal workshops for kids meet once and focus on creating artwork with a seasonal theme. For class offerings, fees, dates and to register visit quincyartcenter.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS Full youth scholarships are available for all Art Center programs to those who receive free or reduced lunches or have a written recommendation letter stating their need from a teacher, principal or mentor. To apply for a scholarship, please turn in a copy of the child’s free/reduced lunch status or recommendation letter with their class registration form to The Art Center. Contact Kayla Obert (kobert@ quincyartcenter.org) with any questions.
YOUTH ART CLUB The 4 – 8 Grade Art Club is a semesterlong program that will begin on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 4 – 5:30 pm and go through Thursday, Dec. 21. Students will create different projects each week, tour the current exhibits and complete a community service project. Bus transportation is available for Baldwin students. For fees, dates and to sign up visit quincyartcenter.org.
ADULT CLASSES The Art Center will offer Painting Parties, Ceramics Classes, Jewelry Classes and Live Figure Drawing Sessions this fall for adults and teens ages 15 and over. Adult classes meet once a week. Class fees typically include instruction, materials and studio space during regular business hours. For class offerings, fees, dates and to register visit quincyartcenter.org.
AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAMS The Art Center will also be offering off-site After School Art Programs for students of St. Francis Solanus School, St. Peter Catholic School and Madison Elementary School every Wednesday and students of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School every Thursday at their respective locations. Each class will be an hour long beginning after students are dismissed for the day. For fees, dates and to sign up visit quincyartcenter.org.
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.
Kieran Patel, son of Jessica and Alok Patel, paints during family day at The Art Center.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTIST WORKSHOP The Entrepreneurial Artist Workshop Series is designed to help adult artists navigate finance and law when selling artwork. The fall session will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23,10 am – 2 pm. This session will explore contracts, copyrights and will also include an insurance presentation. Guest speakers include Sue Greenburg, Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts of St. Louis; Mike Eaton, Winters Insurance Group LLP; Amber Smith Bauer, Rosewood Custom Framing; and Michael Gaines, Executive Director of the Hannibal Arts Council. This workshop is complimentary. Call to make your reservation, 217-223-5900! MEMBERS PROGRAMS Special programs such as Mindfulness Meditation, Family Day and Coffee with the Curator are free for members of The Art Center throughout the year. Members also receive a $5 discount on each class, are offered early bird registration, and receive a 10 percent discount on all artwork. Become a member today at quincyartcenter. org/leave-your-handprint/membershipprogram.
The Art Center is located at 1515 Jersey Street in Quincy. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm. To register for classes call 217-223-5900, visit quincyartcenter.org/education or email Kayla Obert at kobert@quincyartcenter.org.
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QPL to Host Big Read in Quincy! BIG READ KICK OFF Thursday, Sept. 14 from 4 – 6 pm Upper Moorman Park MOTORCYCLE MANIA Saturday, Sept. 16 from 1 – 3 pm WILDLIFE OF MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST PRESENTATION Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5 – 6 pm FIVE SKIES AUTHOR TALK Thursday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 pm
American Library Association’s national campaign for Library Card sign ups. Children enjoy exciting crafts and games at the Big Read Kick Off.
It's back! Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Quincy Public Library (QPL) will again host the NEA Big Read in Quincy! The event kicks off Thursday, Sept. 14, from 4 – 6 pm at Upper Moorman Park. Enjoy music, a keynote address by Western Illinois University’s Dr. Mark Mossman, special activities for kids and families, light refreshments and book giveaways! Readers can pick up a free copy of Five Skies by Ron Carlson for teens and adults; Hatchet by Gary Paulsen for 3 – 6 graders; or Flat Stanley Goes Camping by Jeff Brown and Macky Pamintuan for the youngest readers. One book per person, please. During September and October, patrons can enjoy the many events held at QPL during the Big Read including the Big Scapes Exhibit (details on page 30) at The Art Center. Other exciting Big Read events include Motorcycle Mania with a talk and exhibit of Motorcycles by the local Harley Owners Group on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 pm. Theresa Davidson, biologist and park ranger, will show photos of wildlife, landscape and fish of the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri in an exciting presentation on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5 pm. Movies shown during the Big Read will highlight adventure
Readers can pick up a free copy of one of three books during the Big Read Kickoff.
and the great outdoors, echoing themes found in Five Skies. Five Skies book discussions will take place in several book groups. Ron Carlson will visit with readers via Skype on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 pm during an Author Talk. Resources are also available for community book groups and for teachers to present the NEA Big Read books to their members or students. There are plenty of Big Read activities for children, too! Don't miss special themed story times, where children will receive a free book, while supplies last! View a complete list of NEA Big Read events at quincylibrary.org or call 217-223-1309 for more information. Library programs are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To see a complete list of library programs and services, visit quincylibrary.org.
Library Cards Are A Passport To The Future! Getting your family ready to go back to school? Remember to pick up the most important school supply of all – a Quincy Public Library (QPL) card! While September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the friendly QPL staff will be happy to help you and your family members get cards now! Libraries enhance the educational experience by providing additional material outside the scope of the classroom curriculum. Libraries meet the needs of all students by providing free access to internet, test preparation, study guides, research and resource material as well as educational databases. Studies have shown that children who use the library regularly perform better in school. Signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning. Library cards are provided at no charge to residents living in the city of Quincy as well as Ellington, Riverside, Melrose and parts of Gilmer Township. A photo ID and proof of address is required to be issued a card. Children are also eligible for their own cards, but parents must be present when their child signs up.
About the Book: Beloved story author Ron Carlson's
first novel in thirty years, Five Skies is the story of three men gathered high in the Rocky Mountains for a construction project that is to last the summer. Having participated in a spectacular betrayal in Los Angeles, the giant, silent Arthur Key drifts into work as a carpenter in southern Idaho. Here he is hired, along with the shiftless and charming Ronnie Panelli, to build a stunt ramp beside a cavernous void. The two will be led by Darwin Gallegos, the foreman of the local ranch who is filled with a primeval rage at God, at man, at life. As they endeavor upon this simple, grand project, the three reveal themselves in cautiously resonant, profound ways. And in a voice of striking intimacy and grace, Carlson's novel reveals itself as a story of biblical, almost spiritual force. A bellwether return from one of our greatest craftsmen, Five Skies is sure to be one of the most praised and cherished novels of the year. (Source: Amazon.com, 2008) artsquincy | Aug/Sept 2017
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Beyond the Art Instant Arts Classroom Funds Paint the Big Picture
A group of Ellington Elementary students hold up their artwork.
Parents are always proud of their children’s art projects, even if the clay pot is a little lopsided or the picture isn’t perfect. From pre-school on, the fruits of their child’s labor are displayed on the refrigerator or desk. It is fun to look back on these projects as they grow, but the less obvious benefits of arts education are sometimes missed. Visual art, theater, music, dance and humanities offer endless opportunities for exploration. Research bears out that the arts create positive learning outcomes that reach far beyond the art itself. Students who are engaged in the fine arts are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. In high-poverty areas, arts participation helps to close the achievement gap and increase graduation rates. Multiple studies show that the arts help curb behavioral issues and make students more engaged in school. Research also shows that music education raises math scores, theater education influences English comprehension and public speaking ability, dance increases empathy and fitness, and visual arts increases spatial relation skills that are in demand for tech industries. However, despite these positive outcomes, arts funding in our schools is consistently lagging. Teacher Lynne Scholz from Berrian School explains,
“School budgets are very tight and art programs are not
available in many schools. As we all know, every child is an individual: some shine academically, some in athletics and some would shine in the Arts, if given the opportunity!” Arts Quincy has been working to make up the funding gaps to ensure all children of our area have access to the fine arts. Since 1998, our Instant Arts Classroom Funds program has distributed over a quarter-million dollars to individual classrooms for arts experiences. In the 2016/2017 school year, Arts Quincy increased funding for this program by over 30% and helped about 7,500 students in 17 schools have a visual art, theater, history, dance or music experience. A second grader from Madison School put it this way in an Instant Arts Classroom Funds thank you note, “I wouldn’t
have liked school as much as I do if it weren’t for you. I really, really want to thank you.” Joy Zanger’s class from Unity Middle School used Instant Arts Classroom Funds to create a play from start to finish. The students created the script, the props and performed the play. Mrs. Zanger’s students learned that hard work pays off. She explained, “Many of our students are victims of wanting
instant results, but when we made bushes out of chicken wire and tissue paper, they realized that it takes time and that even though it looked terrible in the beginning, with some dedication, they turned out pretty awesome.” Many students were able to practice social skills through their participation in arts as a patron. Instant Arts Classroom Funds provided Kelly Curran’s special education class an opportunity to go to a performance at Quincy Community Theatre. The experience fits in well with life-skills curriculum saying, “My
A group of elementary students participate in an "American Fairytales" performance, given by Quincy Community Theatre to area schools in 2017.
students get to practice the process of purchasing a ticket for the play in the classroom and checking in at the theater. They get to work on appropriate social language and behavior specific to seeing a play in a theater with other people around.”
SPONSOR A CLASSROOM! Arts Quincy is asking for your help to continue the Instant Arts Classroom Funds Program and increase arts access throughout our public and private schools. Thanks to the generosity of arts organizations and local artists offering services at discounted rates, just $150 will sponsor an arts experience including transportation and supplies for an entire classroom. Plus, during the months of August and September, all donations to this program will be matched by State Street Bank of Quincy! This is an amazing chance to double your impact for this important program! All donation amounts for this program are appreciated, and any individual or business that sponsors an entire classroom for $150 will receive recognition in an upcoming issue of AQ Magazine. Donors can choose to donate to a specific classroom or school when they donate $150 or more. Donations of other amounts will be applied to our general classroom funds for all schools. To donate, please visit artsquincy.org and click on Sponsor a Classroom, or call 217-222-3432. Applications for teachers who are interested in bringing an arts experience to their classroom will be available in early September online at artsquincy.org and will also be distributed through your school’s main office. 18
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EXHIBITIONS Quincy Art Center Annual Member's Show & Permanent Collection Exhibit July 21 – August 25 Big Scapes Exhibit August 4 – September 30 Platonia & Tea Vessel [as] Subject Matter Exhibit September 8 – November 2 Platonia & Tea Vessel [as] Subject Matter Exhibit features works by Martin Weinstein, Norbert Marszalek, Doug McGoldrick and this one by Frith Meltzer.
Quincy University Gray Gallery Faculty Show August 18 – September 15 Outstanding Alumni Invitational Exhibit September 18 – October 13
Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Bonnie Clark, June 14 – August 15 Satellite Exhibit at Broadway Hy-Vee: Sarah Little, July 12 – September 26 Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Permanent Collection, May 26 – December 6
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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, 217-2285432 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
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum 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, Tues-Sun: 1–5 pm, thequincymuseum.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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August 2 - 4 Wednesday, Aug. 2 QPL: Tech Tutor Aug. 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 4 pm Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org
Thursday, Aug. 3 Quincy Area Youth Chorus Auditions 6 pm Christ Lutheran Church 217-222-2856 or qsoa.org
August 2 - 4 Cont.
Friday, Aug. 4 QPL: Summer Reading Finale Party Raised on Radio 6–9 pm, Washington Park QuincyLibrary.org
Sunday, Aug. 6 Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Parties, 3–5 pm The Art Center Studio QuincyArtCenter.org
August 6 -11Cont. Friday, Aug. 11 Socrates Cafe 10 am Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org
Thursday, Aug. 3 Music Under the Stars Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 7 pm Historic Hill Street, Hannibal MarkTwainMuseum.org
Friday, Aug. 4 Big Scapes Exhibit Mon.–Sat., 9 am–4 pm through Sept. 30 QuincyArtCenter.org
Monday, Aug. 7 Live Figure Drawing Session 6–8 pm, ages 15+ The Art Center Studio QuincyArtCenter.org
Friday, Aug. 11 Blues in the District Tim Budig Band, 5:30 pm Washington Park TheDistrictQuincy.com
Saturday, Aug. 12 Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase 7:30 pm, Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org
Saturday, Aug 12 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery 10 am–1 pm ,The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org
Thursday, Aug. 17 Arts & Appetizers 6:30 pm Kroc Center KrocQuincy.com
Wednesday, Aug. 23 What's It Worth: Antique Appraisal 10 am–3 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org
Thursday, Aug. 24 Quincy Symphony Orchestra Auditions 217-222-2856 qsoa.org
Friday, Aug. 25 Blues in the District The Green McDonough Band 5:30 pm, Washington Park TheDistrictQuincy.com
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August 18 - 25 Friday, Aug. 18 QU Faculty Exhibit Quincy University Gray Gallery through Sept. 15 Quincy.edu
August 27 Sunday, Aug. 27 Sunday Music Series Woodwinds Plus, 4 pm, First Union Congregational Church 217-228-2866
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September 3 - 8 Sunday, Sept. 3 Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Parties, 3–5 pm The Art Center Studio QuincyArtCenter.org
Tuesday, Sept. 5 QCT: Harriet the Spy Auditions Sept. 5 & 6 by appointment 217-222-3209 1qct.org
Thursday, Sept. 7 Villa Kathrine Open House & 30th Anniversary Celebration 5:30 pm, Villa Kathrine VillaKathrine.org
September 3 - 8 Cont. Friday, Sept. 8 Platonia, Tea Vessel, Big Scapes Opening Reception 7–9 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org
September 9 Cont. Saturday, Sept. 9 AAUW Speaker Series 11 am, Women's City Club 217-222-5295
September 9 Friday, Sept. 8 C-SC Camerata 808 8:08 pm Merillat Hall, Campbell Auditorium Culver.edu
Saturday, Sept. 9 Frontier Settlement Day 11 am–4 pm Log Cabin Village LogCabinVillageQuincyIl.com
Saturday, Sept. 9 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery 10 am–1 pm ,The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org
September 14 - 16 Thursday, Sept. 14 QPL: NEA Big Read Kick Off 4–6 pm, Upper Moorman Park QuincyLibrary.org
September 14 - 16 Cont. Saturday, Sept. 16 Folk Life Festival 12–5 pm, Quincy Museum TheQuincyMuseum.org
Friday, Sept. 8 QU: Faculty Recital 7:30 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music (18th & Seminary Rd.) 217-316-3518
Thursday, Sept. 14 QCT: Our Town Sept. 14-16 & 22-23, 7:30 pm Sept. 17 & 24, 2 pm 1qct.org
Saturday, Sept. 16 Motorcycle Mania 1–3 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org
Saturday, Sept. 16 ArtFest 12–5 pm,The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org
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Thursday, Sept. 21 C-SC Chicago 7:30 pm, Sept. 22, 23 & 3 pm, Sept. 24 Culver.edu
Saturday, Sept. 23 Entrepreneurial Artist Workshop 10 am – 2 pm The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org
Saturday, Sept. 30 Alumni Exhibit Reception 3 pm Quincy University Gray Gallery 217-228-5432
Saturday, Sept. 30 Arts Quincy Fly In Fundraiser 7–10 pm Quincy Regional Airport ArtsQuincy.org
September 28 - 30 Thursday, Sept. 28 Wildlife of Mark Twain National Forest Presentation 5–6 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org
Saturday, Sept. 30 GRGS: A Day of German Research, 9 am–3:30 pm Quincy Public Library 573-221-9132
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The 70th Season of the Quincy Symphony The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, led by award-winning conductor Dr. Bruce Briney, is preparing to celebrate its 70th anniversary season. "Milestones," the 2017-18 season of orchestral and choral concerts, includes premiere performances along with well-known works that audiences love! AWAKENINGS opens the season on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 3 pm at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. From the beautiful yet complex Brahms “Symphony No. 1” to the topsy-turvy “Short Ride in a Fast Machine,” this concert juxtaposes legacy and innovation. Adding to the diversified theme, guest artist Emily Hart will join the orchestra for “Concerto for Oboe,” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. HEROES & HEROINES FAMILY CONCERT! Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 pm in Morrison Theater will be a magical event for all ages. Exciting music from Disney, The Chronicles of Narnia, Star Wars and other epic tales will thrill adults and children alike! The audience is welcome to dress as their favorite superhero, princess or mythical character to fully immerse themselves in the magical atmosphere! The Symphony Chorus, conducted by Dr. Phyllis Robertson, will present ON A STARRY NIGHT on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3 pm at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ located at 435 S. 9th Street. This holiday choral celebration features Nativity carols including “Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day,” “Gloria! Gloria!” and “All on a Starry Night.” Full of sacred carols featuring flute and harp, this special presentation is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Journey to the "Land of the Midnight Sun" with the symphony orchestra’s
NORTHERN PASSAGES concert beginning at 3 pm on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at Morrison Theater. The orchestra will demonstrate their exceptional talent with Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 1.” The concert will also feature winners of the Young Artists Competition. In its 63rd year, the competition is open to area 10th-12th grade musicians. A side-byside performance of “Finlandia” with the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra will add even more energy to this exciting event! The EMERALD ISLE choral pops concert will be held Saturday, March 17, starting at 7:30 pm at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lively and lovely Irish music including the powerful “Letters from Ireland.” This work draws on actual letters sent from Ireland to America, and weaves them into a fabric of traditional Celtic melodies to create a suite that is a powerful testament to the first generations of Irish immigrants to America.
In March, the Symphony Orchestra will perform their 47th Young Peoples Concerts. The performances are free and open to the public. These inschool concerts introduce students to a new world of music through classical masterpieces. Children love experiencing live symphonic music in a setting just for them, but the 45-minute performances are enjoyable for grown-ups too! The season concludes on Saturday, April 21 with Gustav Holst's THE PLANETS at 7:30 pm in Morrison Theater. A spectacular fusion of music and galactic images, this collaborative effort with Science & Symphony Films will unite science and art in a beautiful multimedia concert. The Milestone season finale concert will also feature “Sunrise Mass” performed by the Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus and a brand new composition by Illinois composer Jacob Bancks.
SEASON TICKETS offer a great savings over single ticket prices. Season tickets are now available and include all of the concerts described above as well as all Quincy Area Youth Chorus and Quincy Area Youth Orchestra concerts. The price of a season ticket is $70 for adults and $60 for seniors. A special promotional offer allows first-time season ticket holders to get two season tickets for the price of one. Single tickets will be available throughout the season at the door or in advance from Quincy HyVee stores, Sturhahn Jewelers and qsoa.org. Single ticket prices are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors. Children 18 and under are admitted FREE to all concerts and are encouraged to attend. Season sponsors for MILESTONES are Blessing Hospital and The Knapheide Manufacturing Company. In-depth information, including program notes and soloist biographies, will be posted throughout the season at qsoa.org, and on the group’s Facebook page. For more details call 217-222-2856. 22
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Area Musicians Invited To Audition For QSOA The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites area musicians to participate in its 70th Concert Season! The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus are comprised of musicians from throughout the region. QUINCY SYMPHONY CHORUS: The Quincy Symphony Chorus is looking for additional singers to join the ensemble. The chorus meets from 7 to 9:15 pm on Mondays beginning Aug. 28. The chorus is a fun and talented group of musicians from all walks of life. Persons interested in singing with the Symphony Chorus should contact Conductor Dr. Phyllis Robertson at 217-228-2866 to set up a brief audition. Those who have sung with the chorus in the past are not required to re-audition and are encouraged to call the QSOA office at 217-222-2856 for registration information. QUINCY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Bruce Briney, rehearses from 7:30 to 9:45 pm Tuesdays beginning Aug. 29. The orchestra will perform four full programs throughout the season. Instrumental auditions will be held in the evening of Thursday, Aug. 24. Interested candidates should contact the office for the list of required excerpts. Players are needed for all string sections, second horn, brass and woodwind. Percussion players are needed both for works with larger instrumentation requirements and for the substitute list. Low string players are especially needed. Musicians should prepare a short solo example of their choice that will display their musical strengths.
QUINCY AREA YOUTH CHORUS: Singers in grades 3 through 12 are invited to audition for the 2017-18 Quincy Area Youth Chorus. Accepted singers will perform with the QAYC at two of their own concerts as well as join the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for a finale concert on Saturday, April 21. Auditions for the QAYC will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, beginning at 6 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 333 South 36th Street in Quincy. Auditioning children should prepare a song they enjoy singing. QAYC includes girls and boys with unchanged voices, and consists of two performing groups: the Kinderchor for the younger singers is directed by Amy Walker and the Concert Choir for older singers is directed by Paul Shelor. Rehearsals are held either on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. QUINCY AREA YOUTH ORCHESTRA: The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra will hold auditions for its 2017-18 season on Sunday, Oct. 8. All new and returning members must audition.
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QAYO candidates must be in grades 7-12 (qualified 6th graders are welcome) and have at least three years of experience. Membership may be limited to maintain a proper balance of instruments in the orchestra. String players are especially encouraged to audition. Students should prepare material found on the youth orchestra page of qsoa.org, along with a solo of their choice. Those selected to the QAYO will rehearse from November through March and perform in two concerts. To sign up for an audition time with the QSO, the youth chorus or the youth orchestra, call the symphony office at 217-222-2856 from 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. More information on performing ensembles may be found at qsoa.org.
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Martial Arts, Acrobats, Music Ensembles & More! Quincy Civic Music Presents 91st Season
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The Quincy Civic Music Association (QCMA) will open its 91st season this October and will present a season of wild surprises, bringing the world to Quincy! Shows will entertain audiences of all ages and will include an astonishing group from China, glorious singers from England, fabulous songsters from Ireland and two exquisitely talented American musical groups that will ring out their music all season long! Direct from Tianjin, China, QCMA is proud to present THE MARTIAL ARTISTS AND ACROBATS OF TIANJIN, for the season opener! "China Soul" will be performed on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:30 pm at Quincy Junior High School's Morrison Theater. The group’s 100+ award-winning performers will thrill the audience with novelty and superior acrobatic acts, martial arts displays, aerial stunts, swordplay and gut-wrenching feats of daring athleticism. The stage of Morrison Theater will barely hold these exciting acts! The skill, excitement, and humor of the five musicians in THE ARKANSAS BRASS will make for an extremely enjoyable evening on Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30 pm at John Wood Community College's Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. These five wonderful musicians are equally at home in the symphony or in the jazz band. They are a traditional brass quintet that performs music ranging from Renaissance to Ragtime. These fine musicians can both inspire and bring cheering concert audiences to their feet! The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is established as one of the world’s most versatile and best-loved singing groups and
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SEASON TICKETS are available now for all five concerts for $75. Students through high school age are always admitted FREE as well as local college students with identification. Tickets are on sale online through the website quincycivicmusic.org or by mailing a check to the QCMA at P.O. Box 1165, Quincy IL 62306. Tickets are also available at the Hy-Vee on Broadway and Harrison Streets, Kirlin's Hallmark, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center and Java Jive in Hannibal. For further information call 217-224-5499 and check out Quincy Civic Music Association on Facebook. will perform on Saturday, Feb. 17, 7:30 pm at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. BBC Radio says, "[VOCES8 is] the slickest of the lot--fans of a cappella ought to hear this!" VOCES8 is heard regularly on radio and television around the world and is in great demand for international performances. Eight beautiful voices, impeccable in tone, create music that is arresting, persuasive and gloriously beautiful. Irish quintet GOITSE will perform Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 pm in Morrison Theater. This multi-award winning quintet is one of the most sought-after bands in Irish music. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the country side of Ireland and abroad, which make each performance unique. Audiences will feel like dancing to the delights of this exciting fast-paced music with the group whose Gaelic name means "Come here!" THE JUPITER STRING QUARTET will conclude the QCMA season on Saturday, April 14, 7:30 pm at St. John's Anglican Parish. Members of this tightly-knit ensemble make it their mission to spread a love of chamber music through both performing and teaching. It was early exposure to chamber music that brought these four musicians to form the quartet. Known for closeness musically and personally, their performances are intense and sweep the audience along with them. The acclaimed Jupiters are in high demand, playing in famous concert halls around the globe. Chamber music like this, with the passionate intensity of its interplay, is a good way to both start and continue enjoying classical music.
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Sunday Music Opens Season With Large, Free Woodwind Concert SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES WOODWINDS PLUS CONCERT Sunday, Aug. 27 at 4 pm First Union Congregational Church Free concerts on a Sunday afternoon make for a delightful way to conclude the weekend! The Sunday Music Series concerts return with the Woodwinds Plus Concert on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 4 pm at First Union Congregational Church, located at 105 North 12th Street. Don’t miss this wonderful concert featuring the Quintessential Woodwind Quintet and several fine musical artists, all from Quincy! Quintessential will perform "Wind Quintet Op. 71," by Ludwig van Beethoven, in E-flat major. The quintet includes Kristen Anguiano, flute; Marianne Peters, oboe; Jean Murray, clarinet; Jane Holt, bassoon; and Mike Saul, horn.
Dr. Steven Soebbing, bass-baritone, will reprize his role in Muddy River Opera Company's Carmen, by singing "Vivat! Vivat le Torere!...(Toreador’s Song)." A unique instrumental duo will also be featured in the "Concertante for Harp and Bassett Horn" by Johann Georg Heunrich Backofen. The piece will be performed by Sarah Javeaux on the harp and Alan Nichols on the bassett horn. Mike Saul will play the natural french horn. He will perform Mozart's "Concerto in E-flat for Horn, K. 447," accompanied by Laura Kammerer on piano. Many of these talented musicians also play in many other ensembles and groups in the area including Quincy Concert Band, Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Quincy Community Theater pit orchestra, Quincy Park Band, Muddy River Opera Company and more.
All concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. Sunday Music Series concerts are held the last Sunday of the month between the months of August and May. For more information about the Sunday Music Series, contact Dr. Phyllis Robertson at 217-228-2866.
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Our Town at QCT
Deeply Moving Story For Everyone OUR TOWN On Stage Sept. 14 —17 & 22 — 24 “This is the way we were, in our growing up, and in our marrying, and in our living, and in our dying.” In 1938, Thornton Wilder told the story of a quaint American town and its families', lives, joys, and sorrows. This September at Quincy Community Theatre (QCT), we remember their story — our story — together, as Wilder’s Our Town returns to the Quincy stage.
Student Theatre Play HARRIET THE SPY Auditions Sept. 5 & 6 Performances October 26 — 29
It’s surprising how very real and vivid Our Town's portrait of American life remains after nearly 80 years. The story is still so familiar that audiences don’t just watch Our Town—they feel it like a memory. Grover’s Corners might sound very much like many small towns scattered across America whose residents feel like our own neighbors and coworkers.
age and body of the time his form and pressure.’”
Our Town's omniscient narrator, the Stage Manager, introduces audiences to George Gibbs and Emily Webb. Audiences witness their lives intertwine through 12 years of life changes that range from the mundane to magical and even tragic. “Our Town feels as timely today as it did 79 years ago,” says QCT Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen. “What this plays does for us is (to quote Shakespeare) ‘hold the mirror up to nature, to show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image and the very
And from this mirror, the Stage Manager reveals a secret: the extraordinary can be found in every single moment. As Emily Webb posits, “Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it – every, every minute?” This Pulitzer Prize-winning slice of American life reminds us to stop and appreciate the details of our lives. It is a celebration of our story—all of our stories. It is a celebration of our town. Tickets are $20-22 and are on sale Monday, Aug. 21. Performances are Sept. 14–17 and 22–24, Thursdays– 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 Quincy Community Theatre Box Office, located in the Oakley-Lindsay Center, at 217-222-3209.
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Sneak into Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) this September for your next top-secret audition—Harriet the Spy! Auditions are Tuesday, Sept. 5 and Wednesday, Sept. 6 for adults and students in grades 3-12. Harriet is a writer or, at least, she wants to be. Every afternoon, Harriet practices by following a spy route and writing down everything she sees. But when Harriet’s private notebook is read by her classmates and her snooping is exposed, she learns that her brutally honest opinions can hurt her friendships and others’ feelings. Based on the beloved novel by Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy is a sneaky family favorite with an important lesson. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script which is currently available online. To access the script, please call QCT for the password. Rehearsals will work with most schedules as performers may not be called for every rehearsal or for the full length of rehearsal. Harriet the Spy is under the direction of Head of Education Kelsey Celek. Performances are Oct. 26-29 with school shows on Tuesday, Oct. 24 and a sponsor performance on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Online registration, detailed audition requirements, audition tips, and character descriptions are available at 1qct.org/on-stage/auditions. Audition appointments may also be made by contacting the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209.
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QCT's Education Program Showcases Hard Work TRIPLE THREAT BOOT CAMP SHOWCASE Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 pm See the next generation of actors and actresses perform numbers from exciting thriller musicals at the Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase, Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 pm. The show features Quincy Community Theatre students who participated in an intense week of training in singing, acting and dancing in Triple Threat Basic Training and Boot Camp the week prior. Students who were accepted to the camp submitted letters explaining their passion for theatre. That passion is on display for this Broadway-style revue. The show is created with only one week of rehearsals and features songs, scenes and dances from classic and contemporary musical theatre. The Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase is directed by QCT's Head of Education Kelsey Celek. Also joining her is professional choreographer Julia Wiegert, a St. Louis native and teaching artist with a BFA in musical theatre from Missouri State University; and professional music instructor Megan Miller-Masterman, a Quincy native holding a BME with an emphasis on Choral Music Education. Basic Training Showcase is directed by professional music instructor and Camp Point Central Elementary teacher Paige Mueller.
General admission tickets are $5, on sale Monday, Aug. 7. To purchase tickets, visit the Quincy Community Theatre Box Office, open Monday-Friday from 10 am – 5 pm and one hour before curtain, or call 217-222-3209. For more information visit 1qct.org.
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C-SC Presents Chicago, Camerata 808 CHICAGO Sept. 21 - 23 at 7:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 pm C-SC Mabee Little Theatre CAMERATA 808 Friday, Sept. 8 at 8:08 pm C-SC Merillat Hall
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Do celebrities get away with murder? Can you charm any jury so long as you’re a star? The bluesy, jazzy musical Chicago asks these cynical questions in Culver-Stockton College’s (C-SC) opening production Sept. 21-23 at 7:30 pm with a Sunday matinee on Sept. 24 at 3 pm in Mabee Little Theatre on the lower level of Brown Performing Arts Center adjacent to Campbell Auditorium. Based on a true incident from the Roaring ‘20’s, Chicago tells the story of two stage stars clawing their way to fame and allowing nothing to stop them…including gunning
down obstacles. An ironic spoof with Brechhtian darkness contrasting with splendid jazz dance numbers inspired by Bob Fosse’s original staging, Chicago was nominated for three Tony awards in 1975 and won the 1997 Tony for Best Musical Revival. Dr. Haidee Heaton will direct the production with musical direction by Scotty Allison and production design by S. Kent Miller. The C-SC Division of Fine, Applied and Literary Arts offers Chicago to the public as part of its Performing Arts programming.
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Students and faculty will explore iconic dissonance and create experimental energy of their own as the avant-garde ensemble Camerata 808 opens the C-SC performance year in Merillat Hall of Campbell Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 8 at the ensemble’s signature time of 8:08 pm. Avant-garde music looks to the essence of the elements used in time-honored
artistic expression and recombines them for novel effects that often startle as much as they stimulate. With C-SC’s new programmatic emphasis on music technology, new sound possibilities created by electronic media will enhance radical performance approaches to playing traditional instruments which is so characteristic of the avant-garde. Dr. Tom Polett, Dr. Trent Hollinger, and Dr. Dylan Marney welcome new Music Technology colleague Dr. Joseph Skertich as Camerata 808 goes to the cutting edge of musical expression. The C-SC Division of Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts offers this and all concerts free to the public as part of its Performing Arts programming. Camerata 808’s performance is also part of C-SC’s Academic and Cultural Events program. For further information and ticket reservations, please contact the Office of Fine and Literary Arts at 573-288-6346, or visit the C-SC website at culver.edu.
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At 8 am Beethoven’s 5th Symphony will begin. Can you complete the 5K before the Symphony is finished? Proceeds support youth music in the tri-state area.
Saturday, Sept. 16 $30 per person or $90 for families of 4
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Register online at www.beatbeethovenquincy.com Register online at www.beatbeethovenquincy.com or send name and contact information with a check made out to: Encore c/o Shelley Arns, 1812 NE Wilmar Court, Quincy, IL 62301.
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New Exhibits At The Art Center BIG SCAPES EXHIBIT Friday, Aug. 4 - Sunday, Sept. 30 PLATONIA & TEA VESSEL [AS] SUBJECT MATTER EXHIBITS Opening: Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 pm Gallery Talk at 7:30 pm The Art Center will be hosting the opening reception for Martin Weinstein’s “Platonia,” Tea Vessel [as] Subject Matter and Big Scapes exhibitions on Friday, Sept. 8 from 7 – 9 pm. Opening receptions for all three exhibits are free and open to the public. Appetizers, beverages and live music will be provided by The Art Center. The exhibit will be on display through Thursday, Nov. 2. Martin Weinstein of New York, NY is featured in “Platonia.” Weinstein makes paintings of landscapes and flowers on multiple sheets of acrylic plastic, creating both a startling sense of depth and intriguing disruptions of space and time. His renderings of the living world become part of a larger inquiry into impermanence and transformation. Drinking tea goes back thousands of years and has a complicated history that spans multiple cultures. The Tea Vessel [as] Subject Matter Exhibit explores the interpretation of tea vessels through different mediums. This group show also features the work of Norbert Marszalek, painting, drawing and collage; Doug McGoldrick, photography; and Eugenia Frith Meltzer, ceramics. Marszalek’s paintings extract the grace and energy found in the shapes and design of these objects. He strips
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away the excess and gets to the core elements that make honest paintings and drawings. McGoldrick makes pictures rather than takes pictures; his photographs depict a discriminating sense of light, composition and the important understanding of cropping. Meltzer enjoys the challenge of reinterpreting the teapot and teacup. She views each of her pieces as a precious ceramic sculpture. Her work is inspired by the people and pets in her everyday life. The Big Scapes exhibit will be on display in the Jack W. Boge Library and Conference Room from Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 3. This exhibit is offered in collaboration with the Quincy Public Library’s Big Read (details on page 17) and will feature landscape artworks from The Art Center's Permanent Collection. The Art Center is located at 1515 Jersey Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm. For additional information call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.
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The Quincy University Gray Gallery is excited to announce its 50th Season of Art Exhibitions held in Brenner Library. The opening exhibition will feature the recent works by members of the Quincy University art faculty which will be on display from Friday, Aug. 18 – Friday, Sept. 15. A gallery reception honoring the members of the fine arts faculty will be held Friday, Sept. 8 from 4 – 5:30 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. The following artists have been invited to exhibit works: full-time faculty members Robert Mejer and Karl Warma; adjunct faculty members Ruth Ann Snowden, David Maas, Rebecca Butler, Peggy Ballard, and others. Additional information about the annual faculty exhibition is available by emailing the gallery curator, Robert Mejer, at mejerbob@quincy.edu. The Faculty show will be followed by an Outstanding Alumni Invitational Exhibition beginning, Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Oct. 13 with an Artist's Gallery Reception on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 3 – 4:30 pm during QU Homecoming weekend.
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Woodworkers Volunteer To Restore Statue A statue of Private Joe, a Union Civil War soldier, stands at parade rest on a mound at the Illinois Veterans Home. The soldier wears an intricate uniform and holds the barrel of a rifled musket with both hands. In life, Private Joe was Joseph Fifer of Bloomington who served as Illinois governor from 1889 to 1893 and was a Civil War veteran. As with many historical items, the statue has worn over time and needs continual maintenance. In 2015, the Illinois Veterans Home approached members of the Quincy Woodworkers Guild to build a replica rifle to replace the rotted wooden firearm held by Private Joe. Today, onlookers will appreciate the craftsmanship of the rifle made by Jerry Roush, Woodworkers Guild member. Roush, a military veteran who served with Quincy’s 126 Supply and Service Company of the Illinois National Guard unit during the Vietnam War, volunteered to make the replica. Guild members acquired a hedge wood log (also known as Osage orange), which is a very dense wood resistant to weathering, to fashion the new rifle. Roush completed the replica rifle in just three weeks. Carved from a single block of wood, the rifle was placed in the hands of Private Joe during the Woodworkers Guild’s annual picnic in September 2015. The new musket is made to withstand the elements. Because of Osage orange’s hardness and durability, the rifle will not need to be replaced for decades to come. Roush is a retired patternmaker. He has been woodworking since high school and enjoys making toys for his
"Arts & Appetizers” At The Kroc Center! ARTS & APPETIZERS Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 pm krocquincy.org Jerry Roush stands next to the statue of Private Joe at the Illinois Veterans Home.
grandkids. He also rebuilds and restores old furniture. Currently he is using only hand tools to build an intricate Thomas Jefferson themed revolving bookstand. The cube-shaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding books or letters. The rests can be folded down to form a cube. A central pole enables the bookstand to rotate at the bottom. The public is welcome to join Roush and other members of the Woodworkers Guild at its next monthly meeting. Everyone from beginners to accomplished woodworkers will share knowledge, project ideas and references. To become a member or for more information email quincywoodworkersguild@gmail.com.
The Kroc Center’s popular, “Arts and Appetizers” class will be making its return Thursday, August 17! The public is invited to relax and join local artist Becky Butler of The Budding Artist for step-bystep instruction on creating a beautiful piece of artwork. Participants will also enjoy snacks during the two-hour course, which will begin at 6:30 pm. Whether you have painted before or you are just beginning, this class is for you! Attendees will use acrylic paints on canvas to create a work of art. The cost is $21 for members, $35 for non-members. Those interested must register by Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont Street, or online at krocquincy.org. For more information on upcoming events at the Kroc Center, follow the Kroc Center on Facebook at facebook.com/krocquincy.
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GRGS Meetings Resume Sept. 14
Judy Litchfield has been honored as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year by Friends of the Castle, the nonprofit organization that restored and operates the Villa Kathrine.
The Great River Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 pm. The featured speaker will be Arlis Dittmer presenting “The WWI Era Thru a Nurses Viewpoint.” The Society meets at the Lutheran Church of St. John, 3340 State Street, Quincy. More information about the GRGS and upcoming meetings can be found at gr-gs.org.
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Litchfield has been a Volunteer Host for ten years, and has served in other important volunteer roles including Membership Chair for four years. She currently is the Annual Spring Open House Chair and was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Friends of the Castle. Litchfield enjoys greeting visitors and helping them learn about all the good things happening in the Quincy area.
AAUW Meeting Sept. 9 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 at 1550 Maine Street. These presentations are free and open to the public. AAUW meetings will precede each program. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the program features Joi Cuartero Austin, BA, Marketing and Communications from the Great River Economic Development Foundation, who will present an informative lecture at 11 am on "Building Community and Creating a Sense of Place."
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Can you beat Beethoven’s 5th Symphony? Join in for some musical fun on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 8 am at the Wavering Park baseball diamond. The iconic first notes of the symphony will launch a 5K run/walk benefitting youth music programs through Encore!, the Volunteer Council for QSOA. The cost to participate is $30 for individuals and $90 for families of four. For more information or to register online, visit beatbeethovenquincy.com.
History Museum Ongoing Exhibits
Join your friends for an exciting evening of Night Golf to benefit the programs and activities of the Quincy Museum on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Quincy Museum's 5th Annual Mid-Summer Night Golf Outing! The event will be held on the beautiful grounds of Westview Golf Course. Dinner and registration begin at 7 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated golf cart at 8:15 pm before moving onto the course for an 8:30 pm shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. Two person teams can register by calling the Quincy Museum at 217-224-7669. For more information about the Quincy Museum visit thequincymuseum.org.
The History Museum at 4th and Maine Streets houses exhibits on Quincy. These include a unique hand drawn map of Quincy ca. 1835 which shows the location of Browns ‘hotel.’ Also, don't miss the new interactive exhibit on the second floor which recreates the area around the square in the 19th century using touch-screen technology. Currently, the main floor of the museum is devoted to a major exhibit on Quincy and Adams county folks and their participation in the events of WWI, “The Great War.” In the Ernest Wood addition is an exhibit of iconography, as interpreted by Quincy Catholic school students. Iconography is a spiritual interpretation of the saint’s spirituality and service to God while on earth. The History Museum is open from 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Find out more at hsqac.org or by calling 217-222-1835.
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QCT Fall Membership Meeting Sept. 19 Quincy Community Theatre invites theatre enthusiasts to join the staff and board with the announcement of its 2018 Season during the theatre’s Fall Membership Meeting at Upper Moorman Park on Tuesday, Sept. 19. A potluck dinner will begin at 6 pm, followed by the business meeting. In the event of severe weather, the meeting will be relocated to Quincy Community Theatre. This informative evening will include staff and board presentations, volunteer opportunities and the announcement of the 2018 Student Theatre and Main Stage Seasons. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Visit 1qct.org or call QCT at 217-222-3209 for more information.
Fall Home Tour Oct. 14 Save the date for Quincy Preserves’ annual fall architectural tour! The “Behind Closed Doors” Historic Architecture and Homes Tour will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 am – 4 pm. Several homes are selected to be featured that represent a variety of the architectural styles found in Quincy. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour. Visit quincypreserves.org in September for a list of participating locations.
Come Fly With Us To Support Arts Programming Tickets are on sale for Arts Quincy’s “Come Fly With Me” fundraiser. The event will be held on Sept. 30 from 7-10 pm at the Quincy Regional Airport. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, auctions, dueling pianos, a live performance and more in the unique mid-century modern setting of the airport. Funds raised from the event will be used to award grants through Arts Quincy’s Instant Arts Classroom Funds program that provides arts education to Adams County schools. Research shows arts education benefits the entire school culture - especially student motivation, performance and attendance. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at the Arts Quincy office inside the Oakley Lindsay Center or online at artsquincy.org/fly. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Can’t attend? Donations for the Instant Arts program can be made by visiting artsquincy.org and click on Sponsor A Classroom or by mailing a check to 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite #244, Quincy, IL 62301. Please indicate that your donations is for the Instant Arts Classroom Funds program. For more information, contact Arts Quincy at (217) 222-3432 or by email at office@artsquincy.org.
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 Great River Genealogical Society 2nd Thursday of 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 Wednesday of month at 4:30 pm 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 month at 7 pm First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine Quincy Woodworkers Guild 1st Monday of month quincywoodworkersguild @gmail.com
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Roger & Mary Frankenhoff Carolyn Freiburg Tanner & Elisha Freiburg Don & Paula Frese Jamie Friye John & Betty Gebhardt Matthew & Kristin George Justin & Alana Gerhardt Dr. Scott Giltner & Heather Keller-Giltner Lowell & Vickie Glas Deborah K. Gorman Dennis & Barb Gorman Dick & Roseann Gosnell Dr. Leonard & Rosalin Grayson Mary Griffith John & Linda Groves Allison Hall Robert Hanson George & Dinah Harris John Heidbreder Judy & Ray Heilmann Michael & Carole Hennessy Blaine Hill & Burgundy Ramsey Nathan & Mindy Holthaus Joe & Linda Huie Dave & Jan Hummel Don & Rita Hummel Robert & Deborah Hutter Bob & Jil Johnson David & Christie Jones John W. & Karen Jones Lee & Joan Kammerlohr Bill & Lynda Keller James & Pamela Keller Norman & Kaye Kemner Jeff & Kim Kennedy Myron & Diane Kirsch John & Susan Kissick Mike & Barb Klingner Keith & Sandy Koehler Carl & Gladys Koehser Ken & Anita Laaker Ron & Joan Larner Mike & Karen Lavery Dr. Sheila Laws Ed & Carla Lentz Cheryl Loatsch & Dave Daniels Stefanie C. Longbrake Gene & Jackie Mann David & Terri May William & Christine McCleery Jr. Gene & Beverly McClellan Mary Lou McGinnis Joann McLaughlin Mike & Julie McLaughlin Ken & Joann Moenning
Richard & Jude MollenhauerDuesterhaus Robert & Sandra Moore Tim & Terry Moore Kent & Sheila Morgan Jeann Morrison Ted & Sandy Morrison Henry & Priscilla Murray Gary & Beth Musholt Brian & Debbie Naught Rich & Barb Newman Chris & Shannon Nicholas Alan & Carol Nichols Arthur O’Quinn Dave & Mary Oakley Tom & Kai Ortbal Terry & Jana Priepot James & Martha Rapp Dawn Reckers Jean Reddington Mary Reeve Melinda Rinella Pete & Mary Jane Rischar Betty Ann Robinson Ken & Trudy Rollins Dave & Elizabeth Schlembach Harold Schmalfeld John & Lani Schneider Susan Scholz Donald & Maureen Schuering Greg & Connie Scott Jenna Seaborn Terry & Mary Shaw Dan & Pamela Sherman Laura Sievert T.J. & Sally Stadler George Staerker & Sue Allen Jillian Starman Alan Steigelman & Nancy Moore Mark & Sarah Stephens Jeff & Dawn Stupavsky Mike & Jan Terry Margie H. Thompson Gerald & Laura Timmerwilke Ralph & Laurie Vandenboom Alason Ronn Vecchie Scott & Robin Walden Katie Walters H. Richard & Ronda Wand David & Angie Wedding Jim & Karen Weede Erin Wharton Willian Winn & Kae Blecha The Yates Family
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Nita Myers Meg Nagel Victoria Darlene Nasby Annette J. Newquist Janet Nicholas Mary Louise Nichols Jane Nolan Mary Lou Nuessen Dr. Edward Obrock Barbara Oerly Wanda O’Hara Joanne & John Ortwerth Chuck & June Otte Helen Pagel Delores Paley Maxine Paluska Denise Pearcy Patrick Peters Gary & Emily Peterson Ann Pfaffe Connie Phillips Chris Piette Roy & Karen Points Pamela Potter Ardath Potts Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Powers Marvin Purdy Chuck Radel Jeffrey & Shelly Rasche John & Greta Read Robert Reich Debbie Rhoades Douglas Rhoades Shirley Rhodes Donald & Charlotte Rodenhizer Franklin & Arlene Saeger Bucky & Renee Schlueter Janet Schneeberger Charles & Jamie Scholz Steven Schott Michelle Schwartz Vivian & Michael Schwartz Jean Schweda Debra Scoggin-Myers Peggy Short Dennis & Cathy Shortridge Pam Sievert Julie & Scott Simons Patricia Smith Howard & Ruth Ann Snowden Mary Snowden Robert & Sylvia Soule Elizabeth Stanley Karen Steinkamp Kent & Sheila Stevenson Jackie Stewart Sally Stoermer Barb Strieker Tracey Pat Surface
Judy Tarkington Jennifer Teter Brandon Thomsen Susan Till Mary Lou Timpe Bill Todd Barbara Turi Daniel Vale Alan & Judy Vandeboe Mack & Pam Vickrey Matt & Lori Walbring Lee & Jean Walton Jill Washausen Laura Waugh Dick & Robin Wellman Dick & Pat Wentura Robert Winkeljohn Mike Wolski Ann & Rick Wright
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
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Business Donor Spotlight Spectrum Reach
Adam Duesterhaus
Spectrum Reach is a proud sponsor of Arts Quincy! As the leader in local cable television advertising, Spectrum Reach offers local businesses opportunities to promote their brand online and on cable stations. Formerly known as Charter Media, Spectrum Reach is headquartered in St. Louis, MO and has a local office in Quincy located in the Comcast building. Spectrum Reach partners with Arts Quincy to air their local commercials on Comcast cable. These Public Service Announcements air on over 43 stations. Pam Elston, Sales Manager at Spectrum Reach said, "We are very dedicated to promote Arts and nonprofits in Quincy. It is our passion to help these organizations and continue to have a thriving art community." At Arts Quincy we are very fortunate to have partners that will donate their services to promote our programs. Thank you, Spectrum Reach!
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Prou d to a i Ar ts Quin r Publ c y i Anno c Ser vice unce ment s!
As a lifelong lover of the arts I know how incredibly important support for the arts in a community truly is. I was involved in art clubs and activities all throughout high school and even majored in the visual arts for my college degree. As state funding dries up the onus falls on us, the individuals and supporters, to ensure future generations can enjoy the lifelong learning and growth opportunities that go into creativity and imagination-type programs and services. If anyone thinks that they can't make a difference I say start with yourself. Do whatever you can to benefit others and when enough people witness your kindness and generosity, it will inevitably snowball into something we can all enjoy. Quincy is fortunate to enjoy the support in the Arts that we have throughout the years, but we mustn't take it for granted. We must cultivate, encourage and grow new participants in all areas to ensure that fortune never goes away. Only then does a community, and it's citizens, truly prosper.
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QUINCY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION AWAKENINGS
HEROES & HEROINES FAMILY CONCERT
Quincy Symphony Orchestra 3 pm Sun., Oct. 1 | QJHS
ON A STARRY NIGHT Quincy Symphony Chorus
3 pm Sat., Dec. 2 | Salem Church
Quincy Symphony Orchestra 7 pm Sat., Nov. 18 | QJHS
We start the season with A Short Ride in a Fast Machine, plus Brahms First Symphony and special guest artist
A glorious Christmas celebration with sacred carols, flute and harp, sure to put you in the holiday spirit!
A magical event for all ages. Music from Disney, Narnia, and more. Dress as your favorite superhero, princess or mythical character.
Emily Hart, oboe.
NORTHERN PASSAGES
THE EMERALD ISLE
THE PLANETS
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
7:30 pm Sat., March 17 | Salem Church
7:30 pm Sat., April 21 | QJHS
Journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun with Sibelius Symphony No. 1 and Finlandia. Plus Young Artist Winners.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lively Irish tunes and the powerful “Letters from Ireland” suite.
Quincy Symphony Chorus
3 pm Sun., Feb. 11 | QJHS
Also our annual Young People’s Concerts and three concerts of the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus.
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A spectacular fusion of music and galactic videos plus “Sunrise Mass” and a new work by Jacob Bancks.
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