Arts Quincy Aug/Sept

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staff Executive Director Laura Sievert Marketing Manager Burgundy Ramsey Office Manager Dawn Reckers Cover Photo By Lisa Wigoda Arts Quincy Quincy Society of Fine Arts 300 Civic Center Plaza Suite #244 Quincy, IL 62301 (217) 222-3432 artsquincy.org

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

special thanks We want to thank Lisa Wigoda, Elite Dance Studio owner Holly Schell and her students for coordinating our cover shoot.

The cover features Sophia Schell. Makayla Drebes, Ava Strong, and Lydia Dusterhaus also participated. See them on page 7.

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

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QUINCY CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION

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PASSION & REVERIES

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ARTS FOR ALL

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Folk Life Festival

Frontier Settlement Days

Chautauqua: Election 1860

HSQAC: Exhibit Opening

Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit

Quinsippi Needleworkers

The Dollhouse Museum

Quincy Public Library

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QCT: Almost Maine 19

EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS

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Sunday Music Series

QSOA Auditions

Youth Chorus Auditions

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ARTS EDUCATION Quincy University POLIS Adult Art Classes & Workshops Triple Threat Boot Camp VISUAL ARTS QU Art Exhibitions JWCC Art Exhibitions ArtFest! See, Create, & Enjoy C-SC Exhibits Quincy Art Center Exhibits

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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BUSINESS DONORS

33 Arts Quincy would like to welcome our new board President Kellie Kurre! We are excited to have Kellie at the helm to continue our mission to strengthen the arts community!

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Letter From The Director

Dear Art Patrons: One of the major focuses of the Arts Quincy Mission Statement is to “make the arts more accessible to all of the residents of Adams County and the surrounding region.” We want every resident to experience the incredible music, theater, visual Executive Director arts and cultural events that our Laura Sievert partner organizations provide. Here are three major areas we’re working on to fulfill this mission!

Education: It’s back to school time, so we are incredibly happy to announce our 20th year for our Instant Arts Classroom Funds. Since 1996, this program has granted over $200,000 to individual classroom teachers in public, private and county schools to bring hands-on arts experiences to area students. This year, we’re hoping to expand this program’s reach even further through our Sponsor a Classroom Fundraiser— read all about it on page 9!

Information: Our most visible means of increasing access is acting as a marketing provider to our Partner Organizations and informing the community about what’s happening in our area. In addition to six issues of this magazine every year, Arts Quincy also partners with WGEM to create 52 different TV commercials a year which are broadcast over 19,500 times through Spectrum Reach. We’re all over the radio waves every Wednesday morning—catch us at 7:50 am on

WGEM News Talk 105, 8:40 am on Y101, 9:10 am on WTAD AM 930 with Mary Griffith, and, brand new this month, we have added an 8:30 am slot with 97.9 KICK-FM! We also appear every Thursday on the KHQA Live at 5 to highlight 3-4 area events. We cannot thank these media partners enough! Plus, you can find the full Community Arts Calendar at artsquincy.org, and follow our blog, Facebook and twitter pages, too!

Outreach: Arts Quincy has recently formed the Underserved Communities Outreach Committee and we hope to find ways to connect existing free and reduced-cost programs with people in our community that are sometimes missed: those who are living below the poverty line, the differently-abled, military veterans, the elderly and minority communities.

We’re looking forward to working with community leaders and organizations to make sure everyone can experience the arts! If you want to be a part of this important conversation, I encourage you to email me ideas at director@artsquincy.org.

As always, on behalf of the entire Arts Quincy Board of Directors and staff, we offer this heartfelt welcome to the entire community: Arts Quincy - It’s for you!

Laura Sievert, Executive Director

partner organizations • All Wars Museum • American Association of University Women • American Guild of Organists • Avenue of Lights • Big River Harmonizers • Chaddock • Community Foundation • Culver-Stockton College • Dollhouse Museum • Friends of the Castle • Friends of the Dr. Richard Eells House • Friends of the Historic Woodland Cemetery • Friends of the Log Cabins • Friends of the Washington Theater Commission • Golden Historical Society • Great River Artisans • Great River Economic Development Foundation • Great River Genealogical Society • Great River Watercolor Society

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• Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County • Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex • John Wood Community College • Mark Twain Boyhood Museum • Mid-Mississippi Muddy Water Blues Society • Midsummer Arts Faire • Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club • Moberly Area Community College • Muddy River Opera Company • Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce • Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • Quincy Art Center • Quincy Artists Guild • Quincy Civic Music Association • Quincy Community Theatre • Quincy Concert Band • Quincy Conservatory/Illinois State Music Teachers Association • Quincy Family YMCA • Quincy Humane Society • Quincy Museum

• Quincy Notre Dame High School • Quincy Park Band • Quincy Park District • Quincy Preserves • Quincy Public Library • Quincy Public Schools Fine Arts Department • Quincy Sister City Commission • Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association • Quincy University • Quincy Woodworkers Guild • Quincy Writers Guild • Quinsippi Needleworkers • Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center • St. Peter School Fine Arts • Sunday Music Series • The District • Transitions of Western Illinois • Trees for Tomorrow • Women’s City Club • WQEC/PBS Quincy

Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association 2016-2017 Concert Series RUSSIAN EXHIBITION

SHAKESPEARE’S VISION

3 pm Sun., Oct. 9

3 pm Sun., Feb. 12

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Prelude to Khovanshchina

Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Young Artist Winners Dvorak: Slavonic Dance No. 1

with the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra

(Dawn Over the Moscow River)

AMERICAN SPIRIT

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7:30 pm Sat., Nov. 5 Salem Church

Symphony Chorus “A World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” and works by American songwriters including Aaron Copland, John Ness Beck, Ron Nelson and others.

SONGS OF OUR HISTORY Symphony Chorus American music traditions through the decades, including folk songs, spirituals and Ragtime.

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7:30 pm Sat., March 4 Salem Church

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A grand production of music and song includes festive selections and traditional carols. Watch the winner of Encore’s Battle for the Baton conduct “Sleigh Ride,” and sing along to classic favorites of the season. This glorious concert has become a Quincy tradition!

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This jam-packed event includes a newly commissioned work by Missourian Stephanie Berg and a virtuosic piano performance by Culver Stockton College’s Dylan Marney. The season concludes with Hector Berlioz’s epic “Symphonie Fantastique.”

Also our annual Young People’s Concerts and three concerts of the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus.

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The Vienna Boys Choir will be performing in Quincy on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Photo courtesy of QCMA.

Quincy Civic Music 90th Concert Season One of the oldest arts groups in Quincy is reaching a major milestone as they open their upcoming season! The Quincy Civic Music Association will begin its 90th season in October, and will offer a diverse lineup to appeal to audiences of all ages. Founded in 1927, the nonprofit group has continuously booked professional musicians and performing artists to perform in Quincy. As the QCMA credo says with no exaggeration: “We bring the world to Quincy.”

Mary Ann Klein has been an active board member for the organization since the 1970’s and explains that Quincy’s rural location meant that national touring acts often skipped over this part of the state. People saw the need to create an organization which focused on bringing national and international touring artists and culture to Quincy, and QCMA was formed with that mission in mind.

Klein thinks that group contributes enormously to the quality of life in Quincy. “When people find out that this series exists they are amazed,” she said. “It demonstrates that Quincy can do something remarkable.”

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Dr. Carol Mathieson, active arts participant and QCMA board member, says that the group works to enhance the thriving arts culture that exists in Quincy. “We have wonderful music education and wonderful organizations, but we rarely get to see truly professional performers.”

The Civic Music Association is an allvolunteer organization whose members work to continue to make world class music accessible. The group is very conscious about setting affordable ticket prices so that these acts remain accessible to the majority of Quincians, and tickets here can often be a fraction of the price that it might take to see the same act performing in a larger city.

Megan Duesterhaus. It’s not unusual for the aspiring ballerinas to show up in their tutus and ask for autographs after the show!

While the concerts tend to bring in mostly classical music, the group works to branch out and cultivate a variety of different acts, like last year’s Touring Organ or A Capella groups.

“We’re trying to pull people in and introduce them to different kinds of music,” said Klein.

The group also maintains the Build Young Audiences Program, which works to introduce youth to unique genres of music that they may not otherwise be exposed to. This program, thanks to the support of generous sponsors, offers free admission to most students.

Some of the world’s best musicians have played in Quincy thanks to the hard work of the group. American violinist Isaac Stern, Russian pianist Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra under Kurt Masur have all performed for Quincy audiences. The upcoming season continues to impress with five amazing performances for the community to enjoy.

The group brings in a ballet every other year, including this season. The ballet is particularly popular with young dancers, according to publicity chairwoman

The 2016-17 season begins in October with violinist Jason Yang, who recently toured with Madonna. The concert will also feature beatboxer Jake Moulton.

Left: Jason Yang. Right: The Jupiter String Quartet. Photos courtesy of QCMA.

These two expert musicians fuse musical genres together in an unlikely combination of styles and instruments – classical segues into jazz, funk, and rock & roll. The concert will be Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 pm at Quincy Community Theatre.

Friday, Nov. 11 brings the Jupiter String Quartet to John Wood Community College’s Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at 7:30 pm. Known for closeness musically and personally, their performances are intense and sweep the audience along with them. The passionate power of the Chamber music will be a thrill for the classical music novice and expert, alike.

The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir returns to Quincy on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 in Morrison Theater. One of the world’s most beloved choirs has been thrilling audiences for over 500 years, with over 1,000 tours in 97 different countries. The choir will be making a stop at Carnegie Hall in New York City only a month before heading

to Quincy! The choir’s sound combines the pure, angelic voices of youth with the power and polish of professionals.

March is marked by a performance of Cinderella by the extraordinary Russian National Ballet Theatre. Fifty superb dancers perform the full ballet, with melodious music, lush scenery and sumptuous costumes. Historically, the ballets have been among the Association’s best attended concerts and offer a truly family-friendly venue.

This year’s performance will be held on Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 pm at Morrison Theater.

The season finale on Saturday, April 22 brings the spectacular sound of The Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble. The sound is stunningly harmonious and surprising. The Gargoyles perform with grandeur and subtlety, style and flair. Accomplished professionals playing with skill and energy, they are wonderfully entertaining. The concert will be held at

7:30 pm at St. John’s Anglican Parish at 7th and Hampshire.

Season tickets for all five concerts are only $75 and on sale now. Students through high school age are always admitted at no charge, as are most of the local college students. You can purchase tickets online through quincycivicmusic.org, or by mailing a check to the QCMA, P.O. Box 1165, Quincy IL 62306. Season tickets are also sold at both Hy-Vee stores in Quincy, both Kirlin’s Hallmark locations, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center and Java Jive in Hannibal.

The group has also partnered with the Hannibal Concert Association and the Keokuk Concert Association to allow season ticketholders free admittance to one of their season concerts and half price to any other.

For more information, visit quincycivicmusic.org, call 217-2245499 or check out QCMA on Facebook.

The Russian National Ballet Theatre will perform Cinderella in March. The ballet is typically well attended by aspiring ballerina’s like those at Holly Schell’s Elite Dance Studio. Teacher Holly Schell works with dancers Sophia Schell, Ava Strong, Lydia Duesterhaus, and MaKayla Drebes. Left photo by Alexander Daev. Right photo by Lisa Wigoda. artsquincy | Aug/Sept 2016

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The 69th Concert Season will begin on Oct. 9. All photos courtesy of QSOA.

Passion & Reveries Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association 69th Concert Season The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, led by award-winning conductor Dr. Bruce Briney, is preparing its 69th season: Passions & Reveries.

The 2016-17 series of orchestral and chorus concerts include a broad collection of works from the Romantic period with a sprinkling of modern and newly commissioned pieces.

Russian Exhibition opens the season on Sunday, Oct. 9. The orchestra will perform Capriccio Espagnol by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and two pieces

by Modest Mussorgsky: the beloved Pictures at an Exhibition and the lesserknown Prelude to Khovanshchina: Dawn Over the Moscow River.

American Spirit, the fall concert of the Symphony Chorus showcases American composers and their music styles. Under the direction of Dr. Phyllis Robertson, the chorus will perform a unique Bluegrass Mass and works by Aaron Copland and other American songwriters. American Spirit will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 in Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.

The Holiday Festival Family Concert on Saturday, Dec. 3 will include a variety of jolly songs and traditional carols.

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Quincy Area Youth Chorus will join the orchestra for a glorious production. A special part of the concert will include the winner of Encore’s Battle for the Baton contest conducting Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.

Shakespeare’s Vision highlights the love of Romeo and Juliet on Sunday, Feb. 12. The orchestra will perform both the Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev versions of this tragic love story. The winners of the annual Young Artist Competition will be showcased and a side-by-side performance of Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance No. 1 with the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Richard Cangro, will add to this exciting event.

The Songs of our History choral concert will be held Saturday, March 4, in Salem Evangelical UCC. This event traces American music traditions through many decades and includes folk songs, spirituals and ragtime.

Dance Party will be the theme of the 46th Young Peoples Concerts performed in March at Baldwin Intermediate School. These 45 minute concerts give area third through sixth graders the opportunity to experience live symphonic music in a setting just for them.

The season ends with the grand Symphonie Fantastique concert on Saturday, April 29. This event includes our newly commissioned piece by Missouri composer Stephanie Berg and a virtuosic piano performance by CulverStockton College’s Dr. Dylan Marney.

The concert concludes with Hector Berlioz’s epic Symphonie Fantastique.

Season tickets offer a great savings over single ticket prices. Season tickets are available now, and include all of the concerts described above, plus the concerts of the Quincy Area Youth Chorus and the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra. 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 if the ticket order is received before Oct. 9. Children 18 and under are admitted free to all concerts and are encouraged to attend.

Season sponsors for Passions & Reveries are Blessing Hospital, Gardner Denver and The Knapheide Manufacturing Company. In-depth information, including program notes and soloist biographies, will be posted throughout the season on the QSOA website, qsoa.org. Call 217-222-2856 for more details or a brochure.

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Arts for All

Arts Quincy making an impact Music, theater, visual art, dance and humanities add beauty and wonder to the world and make up the social character of a region. However, the impact the arts can have reaches far beyond the ephemeral, as they are also a crucial component of child development. Arts participation has been shown to: • Deter behavioral issues, regulate aggression, teach empathy & communication skills • Improve concentration & problem solving • Correlate with higher academic performance across all subjects • Build self-esteem & confidence • Create a sense of belonging that can help prevent suicidal ideation in teens & young adults • Develop in-demand creative skills for high-tech careers of the future In spite of this, the arts in schools remain woefully underfunded and are often cut first when budgets get tight.

For example, the Quincy Public Schools are only able to employ only four art teachers in a district with “Our students are only over 6,500 provided art one time per month. The [Arts students.

Quincy] program allows There is no us to do that. art teacher for We need to keep the art grades K–3. in the schools.”

Drama is a - Jen Drew, 1st Grade completely Teacher Ellington School unfunded until junior high school, and music is dependent on fundraisers to continue to offer such robust programming in multiple disciplines. Similar funding concerns face the parochial and county schools, who often don’t have the resources to offer classes in all of these areas.

Arts Quincy works to make up for these shortfalls by issuing grants directly to teachers to give their students hand-on arts experiences, through the Instant Arts Classroom Funds Program. Since 1996, Arts Quincy has granted over $200,000, and last year alone, this allowed around 7,500 students to take part in one of 110 arts experiences. These grants have allowed teachers to “Our students need bring an art or to experience culture. music teacher Many will never have into their the opportunity to see a musical theater classroom, production again.” take their class to see - Cindy Schneiter, Central Middle School, a theatrical Camp Point, IL performance live, try a dance class, check out a museum or take part in other arts activities. This year the program will expand to help cover transportation and supplies.

Sponsor a Classroom Arts Quincy is asking for your help to grow this program. Thanks to the generosity of arts organizations and local artists offering services at discounted rates, just $150 will sponsor an arts experience for an entire class.

Arts Quincy hopes to raise an additional $10,000 this year, to double the impact of the 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. To donate, please visit artsquincy.org and click on Sponsor a Classroom, or call 217-222-3432.

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Humanities Moberly, Mo., will also be attending, demonstrating the ancient art of flintknapping.

The Ragtag Irish Band will be providing entertainment throughout the afternoon. Don’t miss the square dancing demonstrations by the Q City Squares at 1 and 2 pm, and the always enjoyable square dancing dogs of the Quincy Kennel Club. For children and adults who are children at heart, there will be a old-fashioned children’s games including cup-and-ball and nine-pins.

Pumpkins and other fall harvest will be for sale at the 21st Annual Folk Life Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Photo courtesy of Arts Quincy.

21st Annual Folk Life Festival Date: Saturday, Sept. 17 Time: 12–5 pm Location: Quincy Museum Travel back in time with the Quincy Museum on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 5 pm at the 21st Annual Folk Life Festival. Visitors will be able to experience the lifestyles of the past with a wide variety of demonstrations, exhibits, food and games. Admission is $2, which will allow visitors to enjoy all the activities on the grounds and also includes admission to the museum.

Admission is free for museum members.

Vendors will be selling a variety of wares, including homemade soap and laundry products, lip balms and lotion bars, American Girl and Bitty Baby Doll fashions, woodcarvings, hand painted wooden signs, African Art,

old-fashioned wooden toys and games and so much more. Visitors can also purchase pumpkins, mums, and other harvest produce.

Native Americans from the Standing Bear Council will be attending for the first time this year. Earnest Jones from

Bring your appetite! Booths and tents on the grounds feature plenty of good things to eat, including old-fashioned bottled soda, caramel apples and hard candy, baked goods, bratwurst, hot dogs, and of course, the always popular buffalo barbecue sandwiches.

Spoonwave will also be on hand with their delicious frozen yogurt.

The Quincy Museum’s Folk Life Festival is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the business and individual members of Arts Quincy. For more information, contact the Quincy Museum at 217-224-7669.

Visitors browse a wide variety of old-fashioned vendors at the 2015 Folk Life Festival. Several of the vendors will be returning for 2016. Photo courtesy of Arts Quincy.

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8th Annual Frontier Settlement Days Date: Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 11 am–4 pm Location: Log Cabin Village The Friends of the Log Cabins Association is hosting the 8th Annual Frontier Settlement Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 am to 4 pm. This free, family-friendly event, is co-sponsored by the Quincy Park District at Log Cabin Village located in Quinsippi Island Park. The park can be accessed via All America Park off of Bonansinga Drive.

President Abraham Lincoln, portrayed

by Fritz Klein, will demonstrate how he split logs into rails in his youth. Other demonstrations will be held throughout the day, including wool spinning, needle work and chair caning.

The Quincy Museum will decorate the Clat Adams Store as it would have

been in the 1800’s with toys of the era available for purchase. The D.D. Hull cabin will also be decorated in period fixtures and there will be a guide on hand to explain how some of the items would have been used by pioneers. The Herleman Cabin will feature displays by the All Wars Museum, including a lifesize mural depicting recipients of the first Medals of Honor, awarded to Civil War soldiers. The mural was painted by museum curator Bob Craig.

The opening ceremonies will begin at 11 am. Other activities throughout the event include a petting zoo, pioneer games for children, presentations about religion in the 1800’s, and both a period wedding and tea party served by the Daughters in the Sangamon Chapter of the War of 1812. Lunch and snacks are available, plus kettle corn and sarsaparilla. For more information and a map go to logcabinvillagequincyil.com.

ABOVE: Fritz Klein will return as President Lincoln.

BELOW: Several demonstrations will occur throughout the day. Photos courtesy of the Friends of the Log Cabins

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Chautauqua: Election of 1860 Date: Saturday, Sept. 11 Time: 1 pm Location: John Wood Mansion A popular rural event of yesteryear returns to the area as the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County host a Chautauqua (prounounced Sha-takwa) Saturday, Sept. 11. The program is based on a popular adult education movement from the turn of the century, where the whole community was brought together for entertainment and speakers. The name “Chautauqua” comes from one of the first programs of its kind, which was held on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in New York State.

The Chautauqua will focus on the Election of 1860, which was one of the most consequential elections

in the history of the nation. The Democratic Party was fractured as the issue of slavery dominated the political discourse, and the subsequent presidential campaign forever changed the way candidates run for president.

The program will feature four presentations from area historians and political scientists: Dr. David Costigan and Dr. Neil Wright of Quincy University, Dr. Timothy Roberts of Western Illinois University, and Reg Ankrom, author of Stephen Douglas Political Apprentice.

In addition, there will be Civil War-era musical performances and vignettes featuring renowned Lincoln and Douglas reenactors.

A memorial remembering those lost during the tragic events of Sept. 11 will be held at the beginning of the event.

The drawing depicts people standing outside a newspaper office in New York City the night of the 1860 election. Photo courtesy of HSQAC.

The Chautauqua will begin at 1 pm on the south lawn of the John Wood Mansion. For more information on the event, contact the Historical Society at 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org.

HSQAC Exhibit Opening Date: Sunday, Sept. 25 Time: 2 pm Location: History Museum A ribbon cutting for Women in Medicine, a new exhibit at the History Museum at 332 Maine St, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 pm. The opening will begin with a program entitled Women Who Dared to be Different: Who were they?

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney was the first women physician to be regularly licensed in Illinois. Photo courtesy of HSQAC.

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The program presented by Arlis Dittmer, retired librarian from Blessing Health Professions Library. Dittmer will talk about the Nineteenth Century women

who are represented in the exhibit and what specific role they played in Quincy society. The women profiled in this presentation stepped out of their traditional roles. They made an impact on their community, by becoming doctors, nurses, and leaders in health care.

Visitors can see this exhibit during normal operating hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

For more information about any of the Historical Society’s programs, call 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit

The Wasmuth Portfolio was heavily influenced

by Japanese Art, as can be seen in Frank Lloyd Wright’s line drawings. Photo courtesy of HSQAC.

FLW Movie Night Date: Friday, Aug. 19 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Gallery Solaro FLW bus Tour Date: Saturday, Aug. 20 Time: 1:30 pm Location: Tour starts at Bittersweet Confections Frank Lloyd Wright Gala Date: Saturday, Aug. 20 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Gallery Solaro

Area residents will have the opportunity to get lost in the work of the designer that the American Institute of Architects called the “greatest American architect of all time.” The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will be hosting a Frank Lloyd Festival in partnership with Gallery Solaro, celebrating the work of the artist, who in his 70 year career, designed more than 1,000 structures.

The weekend will begin on Friday, Aug. 19 with a movie night at Gallery Solaro to watch the Sundance Award Nominated movie named after the famous architect. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a social hour before the movie starts at 7:30 pm. The event is BYOB and concessions will be available.

Tickets are $7 per person. Saturday, Aug. 20 will begin with a guided trolley tour of the Prairie Style Homes in Quincy. The tour is $20 per person

and will focuses on 12 historic houses, along with two interior tours. The tour will begin at 1:30 pm. A special threecourse lunch will be offered before the tour at noon at Bittersweet Confections.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Gala will be the grand finale of the event, held on Saturday from 7:30 to 10 pm. The event will showcase Wright’s famous Wasmuth Portfolio. Some of Wright’s most treasured prints will be sold.

Tickets to the gala are $12. A special viewing of the portfolio where one lithograph will be auctioned off will be held before the event, starting at 5:30 pm. Reservations are required.

The exhibit will be open to the public on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 5 pm. This will be free at Gallery Solaro. Exhibit talks will be held at 3 pm. For more information on the festival, call 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org.

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Members of the Quinsippi Needleworkers recently displayed embroidery pieces completed during the yearlong Great Stash Challenge at their Annual Meeting.

Officers reported on the chapter activities of the past year, including participation in the Quincy Museum’s Folk Life Festival and ArtsMania, and reception of the 2016 George Irwin Award for outstanding arts organization. Community outreach activities included “Wee Care” gowns for Blessed Beginnings and small embroidery projects for the Blessing Hospitality House.

Get a unique look at a privately owned collection of 80 dollhouses, furnished with period and modern accessories at the Dollhouse Museum! Located inside Taylor’s Fine Furniture Store at 123 N. 4th Photo courtesy of the Dollhouse Museum.

St. the museum offers visitors a walk down memory lane with children, grandchildren and friends.

Ann Bergman was recognized for being named the 2016 recipient of the Heartland Region Gold Thread Award. This prestigious award is given to one member in the 11 state region, who has given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify the mission of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America. That mission is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.

Janise Denton was installed as vice-president and Michelle Huseman as secretary. Ann Bergman and Pam Sturtevant continue as president and treasurer respectively. Quinsippi Needleworkers is an affiliated chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. Monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. For more information, call 217-222-9150.

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Visitors can experience the evolution of homes from four room houses to the multi room homes more commonly found today, all in miniature form. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm, and Wednesdays by appointment. Reservations are appreciated for groups of six or more. Call 217-222-1153 or 217-228-0088 to arrange a time to see this treasures!

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Popular Events at QPL Antique Appraisal Date: Wednesday, Aug. 24 Time: 10 am Location: Quincy Public Library Big Read kickoff Date: Thursday, Sept. 15 Time: 4–7 pm Location: Clat Adams Park Quincy Public Library brings two exciting events to Quincy in August and September.

Antique Appraisal Antiques expert Mark Moran will return to QPL for What’s It Worth: Antiques Appraisal on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 am, to appraise your keepsakes and family heirlooms. Reservations are required to have an item appraised, as space is limited. Moran’s friendly and knowledgeable appraisals at last year’s event were popular with viewers and participants in a sold-out crowd. Moran has appeared on Antiques Roadshow on PBS and has authored more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles.

QPL patrons with an active library card may register to have one item appraised free. One additional item may be appraised for $15, payable by cash or credit card the day of the event.

Individuals who do not have an active QPL card may register to have one item appraised for $15. All items to be appraised are required to be registered in advance of the event. To register your item, call Kathryn at the library at 223-1309, ext 221. Please leave a message if there is no answer. Moran’s

areas of expertise include: fine art, furniture, ceramics, glassware, vintage photos, advertising, folk art, toys, metal ware, clocks, costume jewelry, musical instruments, books, and sports memorabilia. He will not appraise weapons, traps, Nazi memorabilia, coins, paper money, fine jewelry, precious gems or beanie babies. For fragile, large, or multiple items, request a home visit. Home visits must be arranged in advance with Moran, at 715-281-5060 or at moranm1953@ gmail.com.

The Big Read The NEA Big Read returns to Quincy in September. The Big Read and the Little Read will kick off Thursday, Sept.

15, at Clat Adams Park from 4 to 7 pm.

Readers can pick up a free copy of one of the three selected titles: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan for adults and teens; The Five Ancestors: Tiger by Jeff Stone for students in grades 3-6; and Dragon Dance by Joan Holub for the youngest readers. Dr. Letty Chen, Washington University associate professor, will provide the keynote address on cultural identity. Exciting family activities will evoke the atmosphere of a Chinese mid-Autumn festival.

Readers can pick up a free copy of one of three books during the Big Read Kickoff. Photo courtesy of the Quincy Public Library.

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Antiques expert Mark Moran will be appraising items on August 24. Photo courtesy of the Quincy Public Library.

Adult events during the Big Read will include special weekly programs designed to highlight different aspects of life in China and among Chinese families. Monday movies during The Big Read will reflect Chinese culture.

Teens and children may enjoy handson activities highlighting aspects of life in China. For a complete list of Big Read and Little Read events, please check the Fall Class and Event Guide at quincylibrary.org.

Other Services QPL’s study rooms and meeting rooms are available for individuals and nonprofit groups to use at no charge. The study rooms are ideal for small group collaboration and all meeting and study rooms have tables, chairs, whiteboards and access to wi-fi. The rooms may be used on a walk-in basis, if available, but to ensure access, make a reservation through the library website or by calling 217-223-1309. More information about meeting and study room use is available at quincylibrary.org.

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QCT: Almost Maine & Auditions

Almost, Maine Date: Sept. 8–11, 16–18 Location: Quincy Community Theatre A Wrinkle in Time auditions Date: Aug. 29–30 Location: Quincy Community Theatre Endearing, funny, a little bit heartbreaking, and certainly nothing like you’ve ever seen before. There’s no denying that Quincy Community Theatre’s newest play, Almost, Maine, isn’t a typical love story. It’s more like a love story’s quirky, yet delightful cousin.

A hint of magic is in the air for the town of Almost, Maine—a tiny little place so far north it’s almost in Canada and so informally organized it almost

doesn’t exist. Against a backdrop of twinkling stars and the rich hues of the northern lights, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Rather than a simple, realistic representation of love, each couple’s story is told through vignettes that are punctuated by the physical expression of well-known relationship-oriented idioms. So when a couple is waiting for the other shoe to drop, a shoe literally drops from the sky! This unique, absurdist element creates beautiful, visually stunning flashes against the magical backdrop of Almost, Maine, and these moments of extreme literalness add an air of lightheartedness to the show.

Auditions QCT is also seeking an adventurous bunch of students entering grades 3-12 and adults to audition for A Wrinkle in Time. Audition appointments are Aug. 29–30, open to all regardless of previous theatrical experience.

Yet, there is more to this romantic comedy than clever interpretations of love; Almost, Maine is also about the people. Jimmy, Ginette, Glory, Lendall, Rhonda—audiences will recognize these very human characters from their own lives. And just like in life, each person’s story is intertwined in the most interesting ways.

Based on the Newbery Award-winning sci-fi novel by Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time is an exhilarating journey through time and space that proves that, with a little mettle and determination, anything is possible. The show is under the direction of Director of Student Theatre Kelsey Celek.

Performances are Oct. 20–23.

It comes as little surprise that Almost, Maine is one of the most popular plays in the world. And now, local audiences can experience QCT’s reimagining of this whimsically heartwarming dream of love.

Online registration, detailed audition requirements, audition tips, and character descriptions are available at www.1qct.org/on-stage/auditions.

Audition appointments may also be made by calling 217-222-3209.

Almost, Maine is under the direction of Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen.

Tickets are $18, on sale Aug. 15.

Performances are Sept. 8–11 and 16–18, Thursday-Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Almost, Maine is sponsored by Quincy Medical Group.

It was a dark and stormy night when adventure crept into Meg Murry’s life.

Her father, a government scientist, disappeared after working on a project shrouded in mystery. Armed with only the cryptic term “tesseract,” Meg embarks on a voyage to worlds unknown to battle the mysterious Black Thing—an evil force which threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.

For tickets, to volunteer backstage, or to serve as an usher, visit 1qct.org or call the QCT Box Office at 217222-3209. Media sponsors for the 2016 Season are STARadio, Spectrum Reach, WGEM, Herald-Whig, Media Development, and KHQA.

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Exhibitions Gray Gallery

Exhibit Opens: QU Faculty Exhibit, Aug 22–Sept. 16 Amy Hesselbacher, Sept. 19–Oct. 14

Heath Gallery

Exhibit Opens: JWCC Faculty & Staff Show, Aug 29–Sept. 30

Mabee Art Gallery Symphony Monotype Assemblegraph by Robert Lee Mejer. Mejer will be featured in the QU Faculty Exhibit, Aug. 22–Sept. 16. Photo courtesy of QU.

Exhibit Continues: Nicholas D. Sorrill: Retrospect, through Aug. 19 Exhibit Opens: Deby Gilley, Sept. 1–30

Quincy Art Center

Exhibit Continues: Membership Exhibit, through Aug. 3 Exhibit Opens: Year of Mercy, Aug. 12–Sept. 17 Jones & Gamble, Sept. 30–Nov. 5 Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group: Jennifer Bock-Nelson, Aug. 1–Oct. 11

Quincy Museum

Exhibit Continues: Quincy Collects, through December

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

quincyivh.org/museum, 217-222-8641, Tues–Sat: 9 am–12 pm & 1–4 pm, Sun: 1–4 pm Doll House Museum Taylor Furniture Store, 123 N. 4th St., 217-228-0088, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11 am–4 pm, Wednesdays by appointment Dr. Richard Eells House 415 Jersey St., 217-223-1800, Sat: 1–4 pm Friends of the Log Cabin Quinsippi Island Park, logcabinvillagequincyil.com Gray Gallery Brenner Library at Quincy University, 1800 College Ave, 217-2285432 ext. 3150, Mon–Thurs: 8 am–11 pm, Fri: 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat: closed, Sun: 1–11 pm

Golden Windmill Museum 902 Prairie

Mills Rd., Golden, IL, 217-496-4678, goldenwindmill.org Sat–Sun: 1–4 pm Heath Gallery The Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center at John Wood Community College, 48th & Harrison History Museum 322 Maine St., 217222-1835, 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 573-2219010, marktwainmuseum.org 9 am to 5 pm daily, 7 days a week Quincy Art Center 1515 Jersey St., 217223-5900, quincyartcenter.org Mon–Sat: 9 am–4 pm Quincy Museum 1601 Maine St., 217224-7669, Tues–Sun: 1–5 pm Villa Kathrine 532 Gardner Expy., 217224-3688, villakathrine.org Mon–Sat: 9 am–5 pm, Sun: 1–5 pm

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Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696

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QAC Exhibit Opening: Year of Mercy 7-9 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-2235900, quincyartcenter.org, Exhibit runs through Sept. 17 Acoustic Music in the Park: Steve Rees 11:30 am, Washington Park, 217228-8696 or thedistrictquincy.com Blues in the District: Soul Shaker 5:30 pm, Washington Park, 217-2288696 or thedistrictquincy.com

12 Friday

Music Under the Stars 7 pm, Historic Hill, Hannibal, MO. 573-221-9010

11 Thursday

QAC Thirsty Palette Painting Party 5 pm, Broadway Hy-vee, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org

7 Sunday

Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696 HSQAC First Saturday Walking Tour 10 am, Illinois Veterans Home, 217-2221835, info@hsqac.org Quincy Museum Golf Night Fundraiser 7 pm, Westview Golf Course, 217-224-7669

6 Saturday

QAC Down & Dirty Date Night 7 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org

5 Friday

Music Under the Stars: One More Round: A Tribute to Johnny Cash 7 pm, Historic Hill, Hannibal, MO. 573221-9010

4 Thursday

Music Under the Stars: Steppin’ Back 7 pm, Historic Hill, Hannibal, MO. 573-221-9010

25 Thursday

QPL Antique Appraisal 10 am, Quincy Public Library, quincylibrary.org, 217223-1309

24 wednesday

Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696 Shop Local Saturday 9 am–5pm, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696 HSQAC Bus Tour 1:30 pm, Bittersweet Confections, 217-222-1835, info@ hsqac.org HSQAC Frank Lloyd Wright Gala 7:30 pm, Gallery Solaro, 217-222-1835, info@hsqac.org

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QAC Down & Dirty Date Night 7 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org HSQAC Frank Lloyd Wright Movie Night 6:30 pm, Gallery Solaro, 217222-1835, info@hsqac.org

19 Friday

Music Under the Stars 7 pm, Historic Hill, Hannibal, MO. 573-221-9010 Quincy Area Youth Chorus Auditions 6 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, qsoa.org, 217-222-2856

18 Thursday

QAC Thirsty Palette Painting Party 6 pm, Harrison Hy-vee, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org

17 Wednesday

QCT Triple Threat Boot Camp 7:30 pm, Quincy Community Theatre, 1qct. org or 217-222-3209 Acoustic Music in the Park: Kayla Obert 11:30 am, Washington Park, 217-228-8696, thedistrictquincy.com Blues in the District: Hector Anchondo 5:30 pm, Washington Park, 217-228-8696 or thedistrictquincy.com

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aug events QCT A Wrinkle in Time Auditions Quincy Community Theatre, 1qct.org 217-222-3209, Aug. 29–30

29 MONday

Sunday Music Series: Simply Flutes 4 pm, Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, 217-228-2866

28 Sunday

Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696

27 Saturday Quincy Symphony Orchestra Auditions Quincy Symphony Office, qsoa.org, 217-222-2856

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GRGS Speaker: John Gebhardt 7 pm, Lutheran Church of St. John, gr-gs.org

8 Thursday

4 Sunday

QAC Thirsty Palette Painting Party 5 pm, Broadway Hy-vee, 217-2235900, quincyartcenter.org

QU POLIS Registration 2 pm, North Campus of Quincy University, polis@ quincy.edu, 217-228-5594, Sept. 7–8

7 wednesday

Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696

3 Saturday

Quincy Faculty Recital 7:30 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music, 217-316-3518

9 Friday

QCT Almost Maine 7:30 pm, Quincy Community Theatre, 1qct.org or 217222-3209, Sept. 8–10 at 7:30 pm, Sept.

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sept events Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy. org, 217-228-8696 Quinsippi Needleworkers Monthly Stich-in 10 am–1 pm, Quincy Public Library, 217-222-9150 Walk for Log Cabins 10 am, Log Cabin Village, Quinsippi Island, logcabinvillagequincyil.com Frontier Settlement Days 11 am– 4pm, Log Cabin Village, Quinsippi Island, logcabinvillagequincyil.com

10 Saturday

QAC Thirsty Palette Painting Party 6 pm, Harrison Hy-vee, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org Quinsippi Needleworkers Monthly Meeting 7 pm, First Union Congregational Church, 217-222-9150

21 Thursday

QAC Mindfulness Meditation 5:30 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-2235900, quincyartcenter.org Instant Arts Classroom Funds Application Deadline Arts Quincy, 217-222-3432, artsquincy.org

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Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696 Beat Beethoven 8 am, Wavering Park, beatbeethovenquincy.com ArtFest! 12–5 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org Folk Life Festival 12–5 pm, Quincy Museum, 217-224-7669 YMCA Glow Run 8 pm, Cedar Crest Country Club, 217-335-3030

17 Saturday

QCT Almost Maine 7:30 pm, Quincy Community Theatre, 1qct.org or 217222-3209, Sept. 16–17 at 7:30 pm, Sept.

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16 Friday

QPL Big Read Kickoff 4–7 pm, Clat Adams Park, quincylibrary.org, 217223-1309

15 Thursday

HSQAC Chautauqua: Election of 1860 1 pm, John Wood Mansion, 217222-1835, hsqac.org

11 Sunday

Women’s City Club Annual Barbecue 11 am, Lorenzo Bull Home, 217-222-2578 C-SC Camerata 808 8:08 pm, Merillat Recital Hall, Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO., 573-288-6346

QAC Exhibit Opening: Jones & Gamble 7-9 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-223-5900, quincyartcenter.org, Exhibit runs through Nov. 5 C-SC Little Shop of Horrors 7:30 pm, Alexander Campbell Auditorium, Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO, 573-288-6413, Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at 7:30 pm, Oct. 2 at 2 pm

30 FRIday

C-SC Deby Gilley Artist Talk 6:30 pm, Mabee Art Gallery, CulverStockton College, Canton, MO, 573470-0439, Exhibit runs Sept. 1–30

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HSQAC Women Who Dared to be Different: Who were they? 2 pm, History Museum, 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Sunday Music Series: Dr. Dylan Marney 4 pm, Unitarian Church, 217228-2866

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Quincy Farmer’s Market 8:30 am, Washington Park, thedistrictquincy.org, 217-228-8696 Great River Grape Escape 12 pm, Clat Adams Park, quincygrapeescape.com, Sept. 24–25 QU Amy Hesselbecher Exhibit Reception 3–4:30 pm, Gray Gallery, Quincy University, 217-228-5371, Exhibit runs Sept. 19–Oct. 14

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Sunday Music Series Simple Flutes Date: Sunday, Aug. 28 Time: 4 pm Location: Salem Evangelical Church of Christ Dr. Dylan Marney Date: Sunday, Sept. 25 Time: 4 pm Location: Unitarian Church The Sunday Music Series will kickoff its season on Aug. 28 with Simply Flutes.

The concert will be held at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, 435 S. 9th St., at 4 pm. The quintet will perform flute works by Bach, Debussy, Dubois, Handel, Mozart and other composers. The concert will feature Charlotte Stroot, Sue Winking, Fr. Robert Fromageot, Kristen Anguiano and Abbey Laws.

Stroot has been very active in the community for the past six decades as

a musician and teacher. She has served as first flutist with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra for 53 seasons, flutist and piccoloist with the Quincy Park Band for 60 seasons, and has enjoyed performing flute at many area events.

Winking, a Quincy native, began playing the flute at age eight with her father as her first teacher. She currently performs in the Quincy Park Band and as a substitute principal flute for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra.

Fr. Fromageot, assistant pastor at Quincy’s St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, was born into a family of musicians and learned to play the flute even before his fingers could cover all the keys. He has continued to play while serving in the military, studying in college and the seminary. Fr. Fromageot directs the parish choir.

Anguiano began flute study at age 10.

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She enjoys actively participating in many community arts organizations, including the Quincy Concert Band and Muddy River Opera.

Laws is a senior at Hannibal High School. She is actively involved in the music department as a member of the HHS Concert Band and Concert Choir, as well as several other clubs. She also plays in the Quincy Youth Orchestra, the Quincy Park Band, the Immanuel Baptist Church music team, and the Northeast Missouri All-District Band.

The September Sunday Music Series will feature classical pianist Dr. Dylan Marney performing solo works by Bach, Beethoven and Schumann.

Dr. Marney is Chair of the Music Department at Culver-Stockton College and Artist-in-Residence at Lake Chelan Bach Fest. The concert will be held on Sept. 25 at 4 pm at the Unitarian Church, 16th and Hampshire.

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QSOA Auditions The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites area musicians to participate in its 69th Concert Season. The orchestra and chorus are comprised entirely of local musicians from all walks of life.

The chorus meets from 7 to 9:15 pm on Mondays, beginning Aug. 29. Anyone interested in singing with the group should contact Chorus Conductor Dr. Phyllis Robertson at 217-2282866 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. There is no fee to join.

The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Bruce Briney, rehearses from 7:30 to 9:45 pm on Tuesdays, beginning in September. Instrumental auditions will be held Aug. 30. Call the symphony office to set up an audition

Musicians are needed for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Photo courtesy of QSOA.

time. The orchestra has immediate openings for 2nd Bassoon and Principal Bass. Applicants for these positions will be asked to perform a solo example of their choice, and orchestral excerpts. Contact the office for information on the excerpts. Players are also needed for all string sections, and additional brass, woodwind, and percussion players are needed for

works with larger instrumentation requirements and for the substitute list.

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

For more information on the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, Youth Orchestra, and Youth Chorus visit qsoa.org or visit 217-228-2866.

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Youth Chorus Auditions

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Singers in grades 3–12 are invited to audition for the 2016-17 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 their Holiday Festival Family Concert in December.

How many different ways can sound transform and still move an audience as music? Culver-Stockton College’s avant-garde ensemble Camerata 808 explores that question through creating and reinterpreting artistic elements at the extremes in the opening concert of the C-SC Performing Arts year on Sept. 10 at the ensemble’s signature time of 8:08 pm in the Merrilat Hall at the Performing Arts Center adjacent to Campbell Auditorium on campus.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 18 Time: 6 pm Location: Christ Lutheran Church

“It’s a rare opportunity for a young singer to be part of such a large choir, and to have a chance to perform with a 70-piece orchestra,” said QAYC Conductor Paul Shelor.

“It’s an amazing feeling singing with a live orchestra, especially one that size.” He notes that it’s almost equally rare for audiences to get to hear a combined orchestra and chorus of such substantial size.

Auditions for the QAYC will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, beginning at 6 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 333 S. 36th Street. Auditioning children should prepare a song they enjoy singing. Please call the Quincy Symphony office, 217-222-2856, to sign up for an audition time. Additional information is available at qsoa.org.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 8:08 pm Location: Merrilat Hall C-SC Performing Arts Center

Cheeky formality, serious nonsense, and other contradictory aesthetic approaches make Camerata 808 performances some of the most intriguing offerings in C-SC’s yearly Academic and Cultural Affairs programming. A world premiere by senior composition major Christopher Wilson is paired with other student generated work and more established avant-garde repertoire. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, contact the C-SC Fine Arts Office at 573-288-6346.

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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. 17

$25 per person or $75 for families of 4 Includes a Symphony Ticket & t-shirt (if registered by Sept. 1) $30 per person or $90 for families the day of the race Families must reside at the same address

Registration 7 to 7:45 am - Race begins at 8 am Wavering Park - North 36th St. Ball Diamond Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers for men and women and all runners who Beat Beethoven’s time - Professionally chip timed

Register online at www.beatbeethovenquincy.com Registration Form - Beat Beethoven

Participant Name: (Last) _____________________________________________ (First)__________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________ Phone Number: _______________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Age: ____________________ Birthdate: ________ / _______ / _______________ Sex: M / F T-Shirt Size: q Small q Medium q Large q X-Large Event Entering: q 5K Run q 5K Walk q 5K Family Unable to participate donation $___________________ Time to beat: 28 minutes 39 seconds Register online at www.beatbeethovenquincy.com or return this entry form with check made out to: Encore c/o Sandi Rose 3216 Coral Drive, Quincy, IL 62301 Beat Beethoven is a fundraiser for Encore! the Volunteer Council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra artsquincyAssociation | Aug/Sept 2016

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Eells House Tours The Dr. Richard Eells House is open for public tours each Saturday through November from 1 to 4 pm at 415 Jersey St. The tour features a presentation about Dr. Eells’ nationally significant role in the underground railroad system, which helped free slaves during the precivil war era. A suggested $3 donation for each tour helps to maintain the building. For more information, call 217-223-1800.

of the Quincy Gem City Kiwanis Club and the Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 217-224-6922 or 217-617-5460, or visit villakathrine.org.

and the home Library. The tour is $10 for nonmember or $8 for members.

Reservations are recommended. For more information, call 217-222-1835.

Quincy Museum Golf Outing

Artwork by Jennifer Bock-Nelson

Quincy Museum’s 4th Annual MidSummer Night Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 at Westview Golf Course. Dinner and registration begin at 7 pm and golfing starts at 8:30 pm.

The fee is $55 per golfer, and two person teams can register by calling 217-224-7669.

QAC Satellite Exhibit Hector Anchondo.

Blues in the District Don’t miss the last two concerts Blues in the District of the season on Aug. 12 and Aug. 26. The concerts start at 5:30 pm and will feature Soul Shaker and Hector Anchondo respectively. Pack a picnic and lawn chair, and experience this free concert series in Washington Park!

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Local artist Jennifer Bock-Nelson will be featured in the Quincy Art Center’s newly acquired satellite location at the Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center at 1118 Hampshire St. This exhibit is open to the public Aug. 1–Oct 11. Artists interested in exhibiting at QMG can submit a proposal to the Art Center. For more information, visit quincyartcenter. org or call 217-223-5900.

HSQAC Walking Tour The Historical Society will host their First Saturday Walking Tour on Aug. 6 from 10 am to noon on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home, established in 1886. This tour will center around three of the oldest remaining buildings on the campus, the central Administration Building, Lippincott Hall,

Women’s City Club at the Lorenzo Bull House.

Women’s City Club The Women’s City Club will hold its annual barbecue Saturday, Sept. 10.

Food and drinks will be available 11 am–1 pm and 4–6 pm. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go to the upkeep of the interior of the historic Lorenzo Bull House at 1550 Maine.

Membership in the club is open to both men and women, with annual dues of $70. Every third Saturday, the club offers a dinner that is open to the public for $14 per person. For more information, call 217-222-2578.

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Last year’s Beat Beethoven winners.

Beat Beethoven Can you beat Beethoven’s 5th Symphony? Join in for some musical fun on Saturday, Sept. 17 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 $25 for individuals and $75 for families of four. For more information or to register online, visit beatbeethovenquincy.com.

Community Foundation The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri holds several funds which benefit the arts, including the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund. This Fund supports organizations that maintain and enhance artistic, leadership, community betterment and humanitarian opportunities for local youth. The grants honor Samantha Otte’s short but significant life, enabling her spark and spirit to remain bright through the opportunities afforded to area children in her name. Requests for

3340 State St. John Gebhardt will speak about the restoration process of Log Cabin Village at the Sept. 8 meeting.

All meetings are open to the public. For more information go to gr-gs.org.

Suor Angelica. Photo by Lisa Wigoda.

Muddy River Opera The Muddy River Opera Company will host their annual fall fundraiser on Oct. 1 at the Quincy Country Club. The group celebrated a successful 2016 season with two operas: the children’s opera, How Nanita Learned to Make Flan and Suor Angelica. Plans for the 2017 season are under way with a new Board of Directors in place. Serving on the MROC board are President William Winn, Carol Mathieson, Steven Soebbing, Kae Blecha, Gary Blickhan, Bill Herrin, Donna Haire, Lee Lindsay and Christine Richardson.

Genealogical Society The Great River Genealogical Society meets the second Thursday of each month, September through May, at 7 pm at the Lutheran Church of St. John,

Little Shop of Horrors will be the fall Culver-Stockton College theater production held in Alexander Campbell Auditorium. Performances will be on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 7:30 pm, and Oct. 2 at 2 pm. For more information, contact the C-SC Fine, Applied and Literary Arts Department at 573-288 6413.

Great River Artisans Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Great River Artisans Holiday Show and Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will be held at the Quincy Art Center and feature many fine arts and crafts handmade by area artists. For more information call 217-221-9843 or visit greatriverartisans.org.

Cirque Allure Cirque Allure is returning to Quincy on Oct. 29! The Las Vegas and regional acts will provide a Latin-themed celebration this year, held at Quincy Community Theatre. All proceeds from this event benefits the Sarah Christine Birsic Memorial Fund, which supports young women in need. For more information, visit sarahandfriends.org.

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arts education the impact of natural disasters, freedom of speech, and transcendentalists.

Classes are taught by local college professors, with classes September through December. For a complete list of topics, email polis@quincy.edu for a brochure.

Classes are held at the North Campus of Quincy University. The POLIS Office is located downstairs in room D222.

The group also usually takes a bus trip each to semester, exploring a new and interesting venue.

Registration for POLIS will be in the upstairs lobby and the downstairs POLIS office on the North Campus on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7–8 from 2 to 4 pm.

Registration for POLIS begins on Sept. 7. Photo courtesy of QU POLIS.

Quincy University POLIS The Pursuit of Learning Society (POLIS) is back for active, retired adults to continue life long learning. Membership in POLIS is $15 a semester. Each class session costs $4 and last for two hours, with a break for coffee and

conversation. Anyone may attend one class for free. This fall will feature a compelling line up. Students have a chance to learn about a wide range of topics like the history of the Broadway musical and American musical theater,

If you’d like to be added to the POLIS mailing list and receive a brochure describing Fall classes plus a registration form, please email polis@ quincy.edu or call 217-228-5594 and leave your name and address.

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arts Education Roll ‘em out!: This is a beginning clay handbuilding class that will utilize red earthenware slabs to make simple utilitarian forms. The class is taught by Jennifer Teter, and is $68 plus a $20 material fee. Classes will be held on Thursdays, 6–8 pm from Aug. 18 to Sept. 8.

Jewelry I’ll Follow the Suncatcher Glass Jewelry: Students will have the opportunity to learn about fusible glass, while making bright suncatchers or an eye-catching glass jewelry pieces. The class will be taught by Linda Lucke, and is $17 plus a $15 material fee. The class will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

The Quincy Art Center will host Mindful Meditation on Friday, Sept. 19. Photo courtesy of the Art Center.

Adult Art Classes and Workshops Adult Classes are happening at the Quincy Art Center! The Art Center works to guide students to enhance their abilities while they try new things and have fun! Adult classes are open to high school aged students and older.

Spaces are limited, so register now by visiting quincyartcenter.org, calling 217-223-5900 or visiting 1515 Jersey St. Members of the Art Center receive a $5 discount on each class. Hours are Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.

For questions on classes or private parties, please email Steven Stoll at sstoll@quincyartcenter.org.

Ceramic Classes Beginning Wheel Throwing: Learn the introductory processes to throwing pottery! The class is taught by Jeremy Young, and is $85 plus $20 material fee.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays, 6–8 pm from Aug. 9 to Sept. 6.

Down and Dirty Date Night: Bring your sweetie, your own beverages, and prepare to get messy! Participants will make and glaze their own pots! The class is taught by Steven Stoll, and is $40 per couple per session. Classes will be Aug. 5 and Aug. 19 from 7 to 9 pm.

Painting Beginning Watercolor: Learn techniques including wet-into-wet, dry brush, lifting, glazing, color mixing and much more. The class is taught by Amber Smith-Bauer, and is $51 plus a $5 material fee. Classes will be held on Mondays, Aug. 1–15 from 7 to 9 pm.

Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Parties: Relax with friends and paint a step by step masterpiece guided by an art instructor. Classes are $30 and held twice a month. They will be held at the Broadway Hy-Vee on Aug. 7 and Sept.

4 from 5 to 7 pm, and at the Harrison Hy-Vee on Aug. 17 and Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 pm.

Special Events Mindfulness Meditation: Led by Jan Barrett of Redbud Yoga held on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This event is $8 for nonmembers, and free to Art Center members.

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arts education students of QCT’s education program, the Showcase is the culmination of QCT’s week-long musical theatre intensive for serious young performers in QCT’s Basic Training class for grades 1–4 and in the Triple Threat Boot Camp for grades 5–college. Both camps focus on the three essential theatrical disciplines: singing, dancing, and acting. Students who were accepted to the Triple Threat Boot Camp have worked hard to implement the skills learned in class.

The Triple Threat Boot Camp is directed

by Head of Education Kelsey Celek.

Working on this year’s boot camp are three professional instructors: Acting Instructor Brandon Thomsen, Music Instructor Megan Miller-Masterman, and choreographer Lauren Morgan.

TTBC teaches students acting, singing and dancing. Photo courtesy of QCT.

Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase Date: Saturday, Aug. 13 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Quincy Community Theatre

Witness the next generation of actors and actresses perform numbers from exciting jazz musicals at the Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase, Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 pm. Featuring the

General admission tickets are $5, on sale Monday, Aug. 8. To purchase tickets, visit the QCT Box Office, open Monday-Friday from 10 am–5 pm and one hour before curtain, or call 217-222-3209.

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Saturday Afternoon August 20th

Friday Evening August 19th

Movie Night & Social Hour

Frank Lloyd Wright: By Ken Burns Sundance Nomination

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Praire Houses Trolley Tour

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Visual Arts

QU Art Exhibitions

JWCC Art Exhibitions

The 49th season of exhibitions at the Gray Gallery will open with a free presentation of recent works by members of the Quincy University art faculty. The faculty show will be on display in the Gray Gallery Aug. 22–Sept. 16. Beginning on Sept.

19, the gallery will then feature mixed media artist and QU alumna, Amy Hesselbacher (’91), during the Outstanding Alumni Invitational Exhibition. A gallery reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 3–4:30 pm during Alumni Homecoming Weekend. Hesselbacher resides in Freeport, Ill., where she maintains an active studio and exhibits frequently in individual and group shows. She specializes in monotypes that she develops into mixed-media creations through application of pen or pencil sketching. The exhibit will continue through Oct. 14.

John Wood Community College is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit calendar!

All exhibits will be shown at the Heath Gallery, located in the lobby of the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the Quincy campus. The season will begin with the JWCC Faculty and Staff Show Aug. 29–Sept. 30. Artist Rebecca Butler and Amber SmithBauer will be featured Oct. Terry Newell will be exhibiting starting Nov. 14. Photo courtesy 10–Nov. 4. Visitors will have of JWCC. the chance to see the work of Terry Newell, photographer and digital artist from Carthage, Ill., Nov. 14–Dec. 16. The spring semester will feature photographer Gregg Boyer Jan. 23–Feb. 24, and painter and installation artist Tricia Dietrich from March 6–April 7. The season will conclude with the annual JWCC Student Show and Sell April 24–May 31.

For more information on any of the exhibits, contact Addie Seabarkrob, JWCC assistant professor of fine arts, at 217-641-4997 or aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

QU Faculty Exhibit Date: Aug. 22–Sept. 16 Location: Gray Gallery Amy Hesselbacher Date: Sept. 19–Oct. 14 Location: Mabee Art Gallery

Both exhibits can be viewed during normal operating hours of the Brenner Library. Additional information is exhibits is available from Bob Mejer, gallery curator, at 217-228-5371.

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Artfest will feature several hands-on activities. All photos courtesy of the Art Center.

ArtFest! See, Create, & Enjoy Date: Saturday, Sept. 17 Time: 12–5 pm Location: Quincy Art Center ArtFest, the annual art festival hosted by the Quincy Art Center, will feature hands-on art projects and other fun activities for adults and children on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 5 pm.

The outdoor festival will be held on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center, in conjunction with the Quincy Museum’s Folk Life Festival.

The whole family can enjoy free and low-cost hands on activities and demonstrations by local artists, an art exhibit scavenger hunt, a collaborative mural, throwing on the pottery wheel, and live figure drawing. There will also be art games, face painting, Paint your own Pottery, and lots of other family fun! Local musicians will provide entertainment throughout the afternoon, and the Quick Course food truck will also be serving food. The galleries

will be open and it will be the last day for the Year of Mercy and the Portrait Invitational exhibitions.

The Quincy Art Center wishes to thank the generous sponsors who made this event possible: Knapheide Manufacturing, Kohl’s Cash & Carry Showroom, Argabright Electric, BlueCross Blue Shield of Illinois, Boyer’s Boots & Shoe Repair, Esselman Counseling Services, First Bankers Trust, JM Huber Company, Keck Heating & Air, Mark Twain Casino, Prairie View Insurance Agency, Quincy Medical Group, Quincy Mall, John & Kathy Bozdech, John & Helen Cornell, Bruce & Lori Kruse, Meg Nagel, Michael & Sharon Troup, WGEM and the Herald-Whig.

The Mission of the Quincy Art Center is to provide opportunities for growth and appreciation of the visual fine arts through exhibitions and programs in our community. For more information call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

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Culver Exhibits Nicholas D. Sorrill: Retrospective Date: Through Aug. 19 Location: Mabee Art Gallery Deby Gilley Date: Sept. 1–30 Location: Mabee Art Gallery Culver-Stockton College will host two exhibits during August and September.

First, the upcoming art showcase Nicholas D. Sorrill: Retrospect, will be held at the Mabee Art Gallery at C-SC through Aug. 19. The exhibit will feature a variety of mediums. Sorrill is a senior art student perusing a Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis on drawing and painting at C-SC. C-SC will also be showcasing the work of Deby Gilley, Sept. 1–30. There will be an artist talk at 6:30 pm, on Thursday, Sept. 29. Gilley, born and bred in Missouri, enjoys creating images that reflect her Ozark heritage. Her chosen medium is relief-printmaking, specifically working with linoleum and wood to create her intricate prints. In this type of printmaking, it is the area that is not carved away that makes the prints. The negative areas of the image are gouged out of the linoleum or wood, and then ink is rolled over the areas left in relief. Paper is then pressed to the inked matrix and a print is pulled.

For more information about either exhibit at the Culver-Stockton College Mabee Art Gallery, contact Debra K. Myers at 573-470-0439.

Quincy Art Center Exhibits Year of MErcy exhibit opening Date: Friday, Aug. 12 Time: 7–9 pm Location: Quincy Art Center Exhibit COntinues: Sept. 17 Jones & Gamble opening Date: Friday, Sept. 30 Time: 7–9 pm Location: Quincy Art Center Exhibit COntinues: Nov. 5 The Quincy Art Center will host a wide variety of art exhibitions in the fall. First, the opening reception for Year of Mercy and the Portrait Invitation exhibitions will be Friday, Aug. 12 from 7–9 pm with the awards ceremony at 7:30 pm. These exhibitions of work by national and area artists will be on display through Sept. 17. The Jubilee Year of Mercy Adult Juried Art Exhibition is presented by the Art Center and the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. It is a component of the worldwide celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy as proclaimed by Pope Francis. The Portrait Invitational will be held in conjunction with the Year of Mercy. This exhibition will feature both 2-D and 3-D artwork by established regional and emerging local artists. This collection of work will pay homage to the classical portrait, while showing the imagination of modern day artists.

The Art Center will also host the work of two esteemed artists: Fred Jones and Misty Gamble. Jones earned a National Diploma in Design in 1961 from Cardiff College of Art in Wales. In 1970-1971 he attended the University of Wisconsin, completing a Master of Fine Art degree

Misty Gamble’s work will be on display at the Art Center Sept. 30–Nov. 5. Photo credit: EG Schempf.

specializing in the print technique of silkscreen. Since coming to Illinois in 1968, Jones has won numerous awards in national and regional exhibitions.

Misty Gamble is an Assistant Professor in the School of Foundation at the Kansas City Art Institute. Before receiving her MFA from San Francisco State University in the visual arts, she worked as an agent, publicist, and event producer in music and the performing arts. She has been widely published and her work is exhibited both nationally and internationally.

The opening reception for the Jones and Gamble Exhibitions will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 7 to 9 pm. Gallery talks will begin at 7:30 pm. These exhibitions will be on view through November 5, 2016. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am–4 pm. For more information call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

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Individual Donors Benefactor $1,000+

Brandt & Judy Crocker Norma Crossland Merle Crossland, M.D. Martha Danglade William & Laurie DeMont Rich & Beth Deters Kay Dodds Ed & Joyce Dodson Anthony & Katherine Doughtery Jane Drechsler Chris & Marion Dye Judith Echternkamp Betty Ann Einweck Sponsor $500+ Curtis & Kathy Fauble Terrell & Vicki Dempsey D.D. & Janie Fischer Brad & Gina Dietrich Roger & Linda Finnamore Principal $100+ Kurt & Jan Leimbach Dennis & Sharon Adams John & Alana Flynn Jr. Jacob Messmer Mike & Cindy Foster Kent & Theresa Adams Harry & Jenny Ruth Mark & Kim Freiburg Mark & Leah Adams James White Donna Gail Terry & Kathy Anastas Grover & Joyce Anderson Amy Altmix Garant Associate $250+ Henry & Jill Geise Paul & Kathryn Arrambide Albert & Doris Angerer William & Carol Gilliland Tom & Jo Arnold Bret & Joi Austin Dennis & Barb Gorman Dan & Tanna Barry William & Gena Dennis Grimm John & Liz Berghofer Awerkamp Bob & Madeline Dr. Leonard & Martha Jonathan & Mariann Hagemann Biallas Barnard William & Donna Haire John & Rhonda Basinger Robert & Dorothy Bizer Helen Hardy Joe & Jan Bocke Dr. Bill & Kathleen Birsic John & Kathryn Bozdech Ned & Reaugh Broemmel Robert & Phyllis Hofmeister Lloyd & Barb Bugh Jerry & Carolyn Barbara Hutchens Bugh Peggy Burchard-Ballard Brockmiller Suzanna Irwin-Wells Margaret Callahan John & Helen Cornell Robert M. & Erin Clayton Dave & Virginia Kater Jack Freiburg Gary & Jo Kirlin Dan & Jeri Conboy Jamie Green Lavonne Klatt Joe & Janet Conover Jewel Gwaltney Phillip & Bonnie Conover Tim & Wendy Koontz Kris Kutcher & Todd Kevin & Suzette Krummel Tim & Susan Costigan Shackelford Bruce & Lori Kruse Mary Brown Cox Dr. Floyd Marshall Jerry & Lois Kruse Rich & Linda Mettemeyer George & Maureen Crickard III Rose Mary Nesbit Ross & Sherry Centanni Bill & Chris Daniels Jerry & Gingie Holzgrafe Carson Kirk Carolyn Kirk Bo & Erin Knapheide H.W. & Ann Knapheide III Kellie Kurre Steve & Judy Siebers Walter & Darlene Stevenson

C. David Nuessen Hal & Kathy Oakley Ralph & Lisa Oakley Signe Oakley James L. Palmer Cleora Pezman Les & Linda Sacs Anita St. Ledger John & Dale Stevenson Jr. Dale & Judy Steinkamp Ron & Colae Vecchie Ernie Wallace & Rajah Maples Wallace Dennis Williams

Business Donor Spotlight

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman Roger Leach C.F. Lubbert Bonnie Madden Doris Malacarne Penny Marks Dr. Carol Mathieson Bill & Sharon Mays Mike & Cinda McClain Aurie & Mary Beth McGee Joseph Messina & Mary Ann Klein George & Mary Nell Meyer Terry & Carol Mickle Anna M. Miller Cole & Jillian Miller Tom & Mary Miller Delmer Mitchell Reuben & Mett Morris John Mungo Frank Musholt Claire Myers Mary Jane Neu Chris & Tammy Niemann Rita Niemann Riddell Noble Fred Nothold Dan & Kate Nuessen David & Theresa Oakley Jr. Thomas Oakley Delores Paley Bill & Pattie Paxton Lewis & Margaret Payne Todd Pettit Tom & Jane Polett Alfred Pogge Mark & Stephanie Rankin Dave & Jean Rees

David & Ann Reis James & Pam Rinella John & Carol Schaffer John & Tracy Schlepphorst Richard & Sandra Schlepphorst John Schnaufer & Ruth Lohrenz Chris & Monica Scholz Thomas & Carlene Shade Bryan & Donna Smith Richard J. & Cynthia Smith Dr. Kristin Spear Mr. & Mrs. Alan Stiegemeier Grace Stillwell Art & Sharon Tenhouse Mike & Janis Terry Elizabeth Topf Mike & Sharon Troup Jim Waterkotte Jan Webb Wayne Wheeler

Family $50+

Ron & Heather Amos Jill Arnold Blickhan Terry & Pat Arnold Kent & Judy Bainter Steve & Sara Bange Rod & Cathy Becks Don & Ruth Bennett Dennis & Rachel Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bergman Barney Bier & Debra Wellborn Dennis & Maria Bingheim Mary Bissell

Don Blattner Lawrence & Patricia Blickhan Gail Boatman William & Jacquie Brattain Dan & Sherry Brothers Ryan & Elizabeth Brown Jeffrey Bruce Charles & Kathy Buckman Dan & Robin Buckman Daryl & Linda Buechting Larry & Tracy Bugh Jim Burns Duke Busbey Elizabeth Busbey Don & Karen Campbell Jerry & Sue Carnivale Gary & Gerry Carter Dennis & Marianne Cashman James Conboy Toni & Trish Crane Alice Cripe Katherine Daniels Greg & Shirley Davis Jim & Julie Dehart Jim & Margaret Dennis Tom & Jane Deters Ronald & Mary Jo Dedert Mike & Jennifer Drew Richard Duesterhaus & Jude Mollenhauer Suzi Duker Ron & Kim Edwards Mark & Abigail Ehrhart Richard & Laura Ehrhart Nancy Elliott Kent Embree Chris Fauble Kitten Ferrell

Individual Donor Spotlight Bill & Kathleen Birsic

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First Bankers Trust Company is proud to be a sponsor and supporter of the arts in Quincy and the surrounding area. This community is very lucky to have the talented and dedicated people who work tirelessly to keep the arts alive and flourishing. For years the arts have played a crucial role in shaping our young people to help make them the vital leaders of our communities, and will continue to do so. This has also helped in attracting new leaders to our community as well.

The Arts Quincy Magazine is a great resource for local patrons and visitors to our community, and we are glad to be a part of such a fine publication. For seventy years, First Bankers Trust has been a part of the community and takes great pride in being able to offer financial support of the arts that help to make Quincy and surrounding communities what they are today.”

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The arts enable us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”

–Thomas Merton Our small family of four moved to Quincy in 1998.

Being longtime supporters of the arts in our hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we were immediately impressed by and appreciated the vibrant arts scene that Quincy had to offer. The opportunities for involvement in the arts were abundant, we participated and supported numerous artistic pursuits. Our children, Sarah and Bill Jr., immediately felt at home and were involved in the school music programs of the band and chorus, as well as the Quincy Community Theatre. Kathleen directly participated in organizations such as The Quincy Symphony Chorus, Encore!, and was a past board member of the Quincy Art Center.

The benefits of our active participation and support were obvious, as were the benefits to the entire community.

That is why we continue to support the arts in Quincy, an integral part of the education and development of our children, and a source of enrichment and delight to the community as a whole.”

–Bill & Kathleen Birsic

Ed & Barbara Flowers Rosie Foster Roger & Mary Frankenhoff Carolyn Freiburg Tanner & Elisha Freiburg Don & Paula Frese John & Betty Gebhardt Barb Gerdes Justin & Alana Gerhardt Lowell & Vickie Glas Deborah K. Gorman Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Grayson Mary Griffith John & Linda Groves Robert Hanson Mike & Lynda Happel George & Dinah Harris F. Donald Heck John Heidbreder Judy & Ray Heilmann Michael & Carole Hennessy Blaine Hill & Burgundy Ramsey John & Linda Hines Nathan & Mindy Holthaus Lloyd & Janet Holtman Joe & Linda Huie Dave & Jan Hummel Don & Rita Hummel Bob & Dottie Huseman Robert & Deborah Hutter David & Christina Jones John W. & Karen Jones Bill & Lynda Keller James & Pamela Keller Norman & Kaye Kemner Jeff & Kim Kennedy Dale & Jacque Kirlin Jr. Myron & Diane Kirsch John & Susan Kissick John & Edna Klingner William & Pat Kniel Keith & Sandra Koehler Carl & Gladys Koehser Gerald & Loree Korb Ken & Anita Laaker Ron & Joan Larner Mike & Karen Lavery Deborah Lee David & Emily Lewis Cheryl Loatsch Marsha Madsen Gene & Jackie Mann David & Terri May William & Christine McCleery Jr. Gene & Beverly McClellan Jim & Connie McDowell Mary Lou McGinnis Joann McLaughlin Mike & Julie McLaughlin Jeff & Kathy McPherson Steve & Cathy Meckes Lynn Mercurio Joe & Cindy Meyer Addie Mitchell Ken & Joann Moenning Paul & Jane Moody Robert & Sandra Moore Tim & Terry Moore Jeann Morrison Jon & Carla Morrison Ted & Sandy Morrison Dr. & Mrs. Robert Murphy Henry & Priscilla Murray Nita Myers Brian & Debbie Naught Richard & Barb Newman Alan & Carol Nichols David & Mary Oakley Robert Orr Gunta Prancane Jean Reddington Mary Reeve Pete & Mary Jane Rischar Betty Ann Robinson

Ken & Trudy Rollins Lawrence W. & Susan Saeger Bill & Anne Schanbacher Dave & Elizabeth Schlembach Linda Schlipmann Harold Schmalfeld John & Lani Schneider Donald & Maureen Schuering Mark A. & Kate Schuering Greg & Connie Scott Terry & Mary Shaw Dan & Pamela Sherman Virginia Slee Lynn Snyder T.J. & Sally Stadler George Staerker & Sue Allen Jillian Starman James & Cathy Stebor Alan Steigelman & Nancy Moore Jeff & Dawn Stupavsky Ron & Jenn Tallcott Azad & Rita Tayyab Gerald & Laura Timmerwilke Gus & Fern Traeder Alason Ron Vecchie Katie Walters Gerry & Holly Wagner Alice Walden Scott & Robin Walden H. Richard & Ronda Wand Byron Webb David & Angie Wedding Erin Wharton Betty Wiewel Marvin & Jeanette Winking William & Joyce Winn Willian Winn & Kae Blecha The Yates Family Leo Zanger Vernon Zinn

Larry & Kathie Clark Merle Jacobs Denise Pearcy Robert Winkeljohn David Costigan Joyce Job Patrick Peters Gary & Sue Ann Winking Dr. Gerald & Shirley Debbie Johnson Gary & Emily Peterson Mike Wolski Crank Debby Johnson Connie Phillips Sharon Youell-Morrison Lois Crickard Richard & Joy Jurrens Pamela Potter Mary Dadant Lee & Joan Kammerlohr Ardath Potts Susan Deege Jeannie Kanauss Dwain Preston Paul Denckla & Ann Harold & Judy Kirlin Marvin Purdy Pfaffe Richard & Joan Klimstra Chuck Radel Patricia Dillon Mike & Barb Klingner Jeffrey & Shelly Rasche Arts Quincy has three Martha Disseler Velma Klusmeyer John & Greta Read endowment funds.

Arlis Dittmer Randy & Jan Krutmeier Robert Reich The Mercantile Bank Lillian Dittmer Howard Kuo Shirley Rhodes Endowment provides Jeff Dorsey Hwa Lair Donald & Charlotte supprt to all AQ Jim & Dienna Drew Steven & Mary Lammers Rodenhizer Shay Drummond Bryan & Kellie Langston Franklin & Arlene Saeger programs. Through the Community Foundation, Adam Duesterhaus James Lawrence George & Renee the George M. Irwin Dan & Ginny Dugan Duane & Rebecca Leech Schlueter Endowment Fund Jim & Doris Duvendack Gayle Liebig Janet Schneeberger provides funding to Karen Eaton Judy Litchfield Charles & Jamie Scholz Arts-in-Education Randall Egdorf Wayne & Mary Lock Steven Schott Programs. The Jack Larry & Reva Ehmen Stephanie Longbrake Michelle Schwartz Boge Endowment Fund Brenda Ehrhardt Ronald & Linda Lucke Vivian & Michael provides scholarships to Stephanie Erwin Meenal Mamdani Schwartz worthy students.

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Crayons for Kids: Mercantile Bank

Media Sponsors:

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

Technology Partner: ETC Computerland

The Board of Directors and staff of Arts Quincy, along with our 59 partner organizations would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all who contribute as individual or business members, sponsors or media partners. Your support helps ensure a thriving fine arts community which cultivates cultural and economic opportunities for artists and audiences throughout our region.

Gully Transportation, Inc.

Benefactor $1,000

Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, LLC Blessing Health System Mercantile Bank People’s Prosperity Bank Quincy Medical Group

Sponsor $500

Kohl Wholesale Refreshment Services Pepsi Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell

Associate $250

Architechnics, Inc. Becky’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor & Emporium Danielle M. Fleer, CPA, PC Marlboro Wire, Ltd. Sharkey Transportation Transitions of Western Illinois

Principal $100

AMBIT ENERGY Income Options & Energy Supplier Consultant Terri Feld Cary Dadant & Sons First Bankers Trust Company First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Heimer & Associates Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corporation Jane & Paul Moody’s Countryside Boarding Kennel Klingner & Associates LOinLONDON Merek, Inc. Michelmann Foundation Mr. K’s Dr. Paul E. Miller, DDS, PC Poepping, Stone, Bach & Associates Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Quincy Chamber of Commerce Quincy School Music Center Specs State Street Bank Swick Realty The District Windsong Acres Zehender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson Funeral Home

Become a Business Member Memberships start at $100 YOUR investment in our community through Arts Quincy helps to support cost-effective, national awardwinning programs that include: • Direct funds to arts organizations and area classroom teachers • Arts Awards • TV & Radio Marketing • Services to 60 partner organizations and hundreds of individual artists For more information visit artsquincy.org or call 217222-3432.

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This publiication is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

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