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This month’s Arts Quincy magazine features students in the Quincy Notre Dame Madrigal Choir. Photos were taken by Lindseigh G. Photography at the Governor John Wood Mansion.

contents 4 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 6 MUSIC

Sounds of the Season

On A Starry Night

Hawk Express Jazz Band Concert

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New Singers Wanted for Youth Chorus

The Nutcracker Ballet

Ring In 2018 With a Sunday Music Tradition 16 HUMANITIES

Have Yourself a Historic Little Christmas

Quincy Museum Celebrates

HSQAC Hosts Retro Party & Candlelight Tours 28 THEATER

Find Love in the Theatre This Holiday Season!

Anne of Green Gables & Big Fish Need You! 20 CALENDAR 22 EXHIBITIONS

AQ NAMED 2017 TORCH AWARD WINNER 24 ART EDUCATION

Let's Dance!

Inspiring Hope and Healing Through the Arts

Who Do You Think You Are?

Tech Tutors at Quincy Public Library

Lifelong Woodworker 30 VISUAL ARTS

Scoggin Meyers & Kolleck at JWCC Gallery

Emerging Artists Sought for Annual HS Art Competition 34 ETC 36 DONOR SPOTLIGHT 38 BUSINESS DONORS/FUNDERS

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Art Patrons: I can hardly believe December is already here! It's been a beautiful year full of music, art, theater, dance and humanities, but now is that special time of year when magic is in the air and our local arts organizations really shine!

to hear St. Nicholas reading stories.

Visual artists showcase their talents at galleries and shops all over town, and many sell their one-of-a-kind creations to arts patrons who know that a gift of art will be treasured by their loved ones for years to come.

Fans pack local theaters, including those at Quincy Community Theatre and our local colleges, because they know that sometimes the best gifts are experiences that the whole family can enjoy together.

Festive garland is draped on the historic columns at the John Wood Mansion, and weekly candlelit tours provide a glimpse of Christmases past.

Local musical organizations including choirs, bands and orchestras ring in the holiday season throughout the community at events and perform joyous music that is near and dear to our hearts.

Twinkling lights and tinsel adorn majestic trees next to the grand staircase inside the Quincy Museum at the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion and eager children gather

It is my fondest wish that the joy and wonder of the holiday season surrounds you and your entire family. I hope your traditions include attending the special

seasonal offerings of our talented local artists, musicians and other performers.

And if you are still looking for that perfect present for your loved ones to unwrap, remember that season tickets, arts organization memberships and fine arts classes are the kinds of gifts that they'll enjoy in 2018 and beyond.

On behalf of the board and staff at Arts Quincy and the entire fine arts community, we wish you and yours all the magic of the holidays and a new year full of the joy of the arts.

Your friend in the arts,

Laura Sievert Executive Director

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Sounds of the Season

Get in the holiday spirit as Quincy lights up, sings out and celebrates the season right! Gather your family and friends to enjoy these joyful events and celebrate this festive time of year!

Quincy Notre Dame's Madrigal Choir is featured at the John Wood Mansion on the cover of this issue of Arts Quincy magazine!

The choir has several holiday performances scheduled around the area including Christmas Carols at Quincy Community Theatre on Friday, Dec. 1, the Christkindle Market on Saturday, Dec. 2 and the traditional Christmas Choral Concert on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm in St. Peter Church. Their final performance of the season will be during the opening night of the Governor John Wood Mansion Candlelight Tours on Friday, Dec. 15 from 6 – 8 pm. Students pictured above (L-R) include Hayden Donaldson, Adam Kirkpatrick, Sarah Steinkamp, Zoey Griffin, Jack Schieferdecker, Vivan Lin, Clare Schmitz, Jadon McKenzie and Ryan Cafun.

(Seated L-R) Madison Brueck, Veda Belew and Andrew Dixon. The group is directed by Monica Scholz.

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Celebrate the Season with Quincy Symphony Chorus

ON A STARRY NIGHT

Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3 pm Salem Church (435 S. 9th St.) qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 Quincy Symphony Chorus invites you to celebrate the wondrous sounds of the season during the On A Starry Night Concert at 3 pm on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Salem Church.

The joyful celebration features, “Mary’s Lullaby,” by John Rutter. Composed in 1978, this sweet and tranquil carol includes oboe, flute, harp and string accompaniment. “See Amid the Winter’s Snow,” will also be performed. This piece is Dan Forrest’s tender arrangement of a classic English carol and features a string quartet and percussion.

Other selections include, “He is Born,” “Three Nativity Carols,” “Little Tree,” and many other selections to create an inspiring and joy-filled holiday event.

The choristers are directed by Dr. Phyllis Robertson and accompanied by Helen Rothfuss.

are available at qsoa.org, at both Quincy Hy-Vee stores, Sturhahn Jewelers and County Market stores in Quincy and Canton, Mo. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $18 for adults and $15 for seniors. A special rate is available for church choirs or groups of ten or more. Call the Symphony Office to order group tickets at 217-222-2856.

The Quincy Symphony Chorus includes singers from all walks of life in Quincy and the surrounding area. They rehearse on Mondays evenings from August through April and perform two choral concerts each season and also join the Quincy Symphony Orchestra for large orchestral works. Area singers are invited to audition for the chorus by contacting Dr. Robertson at 217-228-2866. Spring 2018 performances include “Letters from Ireland,” a pops concert on St. Patrick’s Day, and a spectacular joint performance of “Sunrise Mass” with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra at “The Planets” concert on Saturday, April 21.

Flex-tickets, which include six single admission tickets to be used in any combination of concerts for the orchestra, choir or youth organizations throughout the season, will be for sale at the concert for $70. They are prepackaged in a special holiday envelope that is perfect for gift-giving!

Children 18 and younger are admitted free to all Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association events. Adult tickets

JWCC WINTER CONCERT

Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 pm Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, John Wood Community College (48th & Harrison Streets) jwcc.edu Audiences will be treated to a variety of vocal and instrumental selections performed by talented area students at John Wood Community College’s (JWCC) Fine Arts Department Winter Music Concert. The annual event is Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 pm in the JWCC Paul Heath Center Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium.

John Wood’s Concert Choir, Band and Vocal Show Ensemble will perform a showcase of traditional pieces and staged scenes. The chorus will perform pieces by Biebl, Rutter and Gilpin. The band will perform several jazz pieces. The Vocal Show will present

numerous staged selections, including scenes from Kiss Me Kate, Company, and Songs for a New World.

Regular admission is $5 and students are admitted free.

Proceeds from the event will support the groups’ tours.

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QU JAZZ BAND CONCERT

QU Choir Concert

Quincy University’s Hawk Express Jazz Band is on the road to spread Christmas cheer with a concert at Quincy Mall! Stop by on Thursday, Dec. 7 for some shopping and to hear the band play some fun holiday hits! The performance begins at 6 pm.

The sights and sounds of Christmas will be featured at Quincy University's Choir Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. Choose between two performances (3 pm or 7:30 pm) in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, located at 17th & Seminary Road.

Bring the whole family for an outstanding performance by these excellent vocalists!

Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 pm Quincy Mall 33rd & Broadway 217-228-5432 ext. 3159 or quincy.edu

Selections the band will perform include, “Swing the Songs of Christmas,” “Santa Rocks the House,” and “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Emily Cintron, vocalist, will join the band for an arrangement of “Santa Baby.”

The band is under the direction of Dr. Christine Damm. For more information, call 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.

Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 & 7:30 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music 17th & Seminary Rd. quincy.edu

Featured songs include, "O Magnum Mysterium," by Tomás Victoria and an arrangement by Dan Forrest for four-handedpiano and hand bells of, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing." Amy K. Stollberg is the choir conductor and accompanists are Laura Kammerer and Laura Mackrides.

For more information on these or other events visit quincy.edu.

C-SC CHRISTMAS CONCERT & RECEPTION Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm Alexander Campbell Auditorium Enjoy the grandeur of a candlelit procession and joyous holiday music as Culver-Stockton College welcomes the entire community to their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm. The Collegiate Choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Choirs will perform traditional Christmas carols. Immediately after the choir concert, the event will

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move to Merillat Hall where jazz combos and vocal a cappella groups will perform for a reception with dancing and refreshments.

an avant garde ensemble. Faculty and students will explore various musical elements and student composers an opportunity to present their works.

Then, on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the signature time of 8:08 pm, C-SC Camerata 808 will look to the New Year with experimental new music from

The music events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Office of Fine and Literary Arts at 573-288-6346 or visit culver.edu.

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The Quincy Civic Music Association presents the Arkansas Brass, Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30 pm at John Wood Community College’s Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. The skill, excitement and humor of the five musicians in The Arkansas Brass will make for an extremely enjoyable evening for the whole family!

The Arkansas Brass is a traditional brass quintet with two powerful trumpets, a stunning French horn, sinuous trombone and a deep-voiced tuba. The musicians play everything from Renaissance music to jazz and pop favorites. They are acclaimed for their ability to entertain all generations from laughing schoolchildren to applauding adults. The musicians

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to the bright, melodic sound of these ensembles. In the twentieth century, brass band repertory grew from the emergence of jazz in New Orleans and also began to include new arrangements of classical works.

Advanced tickets are $15 at Hy-Vee Broadway and Harrison Streets, Kirlin’s, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center, and Java Jive (Hannibal), and by mail

“A Sparkling Virtuoso Ensemble” “Sheer Sound Power and Rhythmic Drive” “A Group with Incredible Musical Versatility.”

“Arkansas Brass Exudes Warmth and the Love of Music.” are the principal brass players in the South Arkansas Symphony and all have deep musical educations. They are teachers as well as performers, and their audiences love them for their humor and musicality.

Collectively the members have over two hundred years of playing experience, and have played together as a quintet for thirty years.

(QCMA, Box 1165, Quincy 62306) or through quincycivicmusic.org. Entry at the door is $17. Students through high school are admitted free as are many college students. For further information, please go to the QCMA website above, or call 217-224-5499. Follow Quincy Civic Music Association on Facebook.

America’s brass band tradition dates back to the nineteenth century. The bands would travel the country to perform in small communities.

Because of the brass instrumentation, the powerful sound did not need amplification to be heard from a distance. Audiences would delight

The community is also invited to a free Brass Instrument Clinic at Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music before the concert from 2 – 3 pm. Members of the Arkansas Brass will work with area high school brass students.

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QAYC AUDITIONS

Saturday, Dec. 9 at 3 pm qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 The Quincy Area Youth Chorus (QAYC) is welcoming new singers who are interested in quality vocal training in a fun atmosphere. Singers in grades 3 – 12 are invited to audition for the spring 2018 semester. Accepted singers will perform at one QAYC concert as well as join the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for a spectacular finale performance in April 2018.

“Singing makes kids happier—and smarter, too! Lots of studies support the amazing things music does for your brain, your confidence, and even your social skills,” said QAYC Conductor Amy Walker. “The QAYC is a place where singers work hard to grow and learn— and they have lots of fun along the way.”

Auditions for the QAYC will be held Saturday, Dec. 9. Please call the Quincy

Symphony office at 217-222-2856 to sign up for an audition time.

QAYC includes girls and boys with unchanged voices, and consists of two performing groups. Walker directs the Kinderchor for the younger singers and Paul Shelor directs the Concert Choir for older members. Rehearsals are on either Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Additional information is available at qsoa.org.

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A time-honored holiday tradition is returning to the Tri-States!

Kaiser Dance Theatre and Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) will present The Nutcracker Ballet from December 15 – 17 in the theatre's auditoium at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.

Set to the gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker Ballet tells the story of a young girl named Clara who is given an enchanted nutcracker on the night before Christmas and finds herself engrossed in a battle between her toys and the evil Mouse Queen. As the evening unfolds, Clara is taken to the Land of Sweets where wonders from many lands await her. Staged against a tapestry of stunning costumes and backdrops, The Nutcracker Ballet is a time-honored tradition.

This will be the 16th time that the Kaiser Dance Theatre has brought the lovable ballet to local audiences. The first performance took place in 1985 and since then has become one of Quincy’s very best holiday traditions!

Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for children ages 12 and under. Show times are 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday and 1 pm Saturday and Sunday.

For tickets, visit 1qct.org or call the QCT Box Office, located in the Oakley-Lindsay Center, at 217-222-3209.

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Holiday Concerts Elementary Winter Concert Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 pm Baldwin Gymnasium QHS VESPERS Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 & 7:15 pm QHS Theatre

Welcome the holiday season with the annual winter concerts at Quincy Public Schools! The sights and sounds of the season will begin Sunday, Dec. 10 with the Elementary Winter Concert in the gymnasium at Baldwin School.

Students will perform at 2 pm.

The annual Vespers Concert will be held Sunday, Dec. 17 in the Quincy Senior High School Theatre at 3 pm and 7:15 pm. This annual holiday concert will feature the high school’s Concert Chorale, Concert Choir and Madrigal Choir. The choirs are directed by Paul Shelor and Kathi Dooley. The High School Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Christopher Gass, will also be featured during the performance. The Vespers concert features the stirring candlelight processional of over 175 choir members surrounding the audience and

Varsity Choral, Freshman Choral & Symphonic Orchestra Concert Monday, Dec. 18 at 7:15 pm Morrison Theatre Junior High Christmas Musical Concert Band & Choirs Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7:15 pm Morrison Theater performing "Come Singing Noel." The processional is followed by a concert of traditional carols. Admission for Vespers 2017 is $12 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets are on sale in the QHS Music Office. All seats are reserved.

The high school Varsity Chorale, Freshman Chorale and Symphonic Orchestra will present their winter concert on Monday, Dec. 18 at 6 pm in the QHS Theater.

The following evening, the Quincy Junior High will present its’ Christmas Musical. Students in the Concert Band and Choirs will perform in Morrison Theater at 7:15 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 19.

For more information stop by the Quincy Senior High Music Department or by call 217-224-3774.

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YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION

Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 am First Union Congregational Church (105 N. 12th St.) qsoa.org Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites the public to its 63rd Annual Young Artists Competition on Saturday, Dec. 16 at First Union Congregational Church, 105 N. 12th St. The competition begins at 11 am and is open to the public at no charge. Area high school competitors will perform instrumental or vocal repertoire to be judged by professional musicians. The winner(s) of this regional contest will perform as a guest soloist with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 11 in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School.

For over 60 years, the purpose of the competition has been to give outstanding high school musicians the opportunity to perform as a concert soloist accompanied by a symphony orchestra.

The annual Young Artists Concert rewards excellence in musicianship and enriches not just the performer, but also the audience and orchestra members!

The competition was open to current 10th – 12th graders who attend school within a 70-mile radius of Quincy.

Audience members should enter the building from the parking lot on the north side of the church, and will be given a brief introduction to the procedures and protocol of the competition.

Quincy Park Band Christmas Concert QUINCY PARK BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 pm Salvation Army Kroc Center Worship Theatre quincyparkband.com

Hear all your favorite holiday tunes during Quincy Park Band’s annual Christmas Concert! The band will play all the timeless classics including “I’ll be home for Christmas,” “Santa Claus is coming to town,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and many more!

The concert is Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 pm in the Salvation Army Kroc Center Worship Theatre. The concert is free of charge and is a wonderful tradition for families as they get in the holiday spirit! Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help fill the Salvation Army’s Food Pantry.

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Sunday, Jan. 28 at 4 pm Unitarian Church, 1479 Hampshire 217-228-2866 Usher in the new year with the gift that keeps on giving, Sunday Music! This free concert series happens once a month throughout the school year and there is no better time than now to enjoy one of the areas favorite ongoing music events!

This January, Carol Mathieson and Leonora Suppan-Gehrich will mark their 42nd Annual New Year's performance with the Sunday Music Series (SMS). Carol Mathieson and Friends will join additional performers, professional musicians and educators from around the region to entertain you with solos, instrumental duets, trios, vocal ensembles and chamber music.

Mathieson, of Canton, Missouri, is known to the region for her involvement with Muddy River Opera Company, Quincy Civic Music Association and Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

She is Emeritus Professor of Music at Culver-Stockton College. She and Gehrich often entertain local audiences together and cherish their New Year's custom.

As Mathieson recalls, it was quite an undertaking to perform those early concerts at the Unitarian Church in the 1970s.

With rented a piano, volunteers and warm hearts, they made memorable recitals that SMS concert-goers have come to look forward to every year!

She reminisced how those early concerts took place right after New Year’s Day. “Many area musicians probably remember freezing fingers and frosty breath as we rehearsed without much benefit from the ancient and finicky furnace. We hoped against the possibility of blizzards...hopes that were not always fulfilled.”

Over the years the musical options expanded for SMS performers as the congregation acquired its own pianos and updated their heating system! Today, the church is one of the most beautiful settings in the area for chamber music.

(L-R) Leonora Suppan-Gehrich and Carol Mathieson

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ST. NICHOLAS PARTY Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine Street 217-224-7669 or thequincymuseum.org Start your holiday fun at the Quincy Museum! Each room in the historic Newcomb-Stillwelll Mansion is beautifully decorated from top to bottom for the holidays. Local florists, designers and museum staff have brought the theme, "Following Yonder Star," to life! The Great Hall, the den, formal parlor, sitting room and library have magnificent Christmas trees, garland, lights and star displays that fill each room with the Christmas spirit.

The museum invites children and their parents to kick off the season with a St. Nicholas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 6 – 7 pm. Young guests will be treated to stories, songs and a special visit from the jolly old elf himself! Families will learn about a traditional European ritual of placing shoes outside bedroom doors to be filled with goodies by St. Nicholas. Parents will secretly be given the proper items to make the magic happen overnight to see their child’s reaction on St. Nicholas Day! Don't forget to bring your camera and child’s wish list for Santa. Admission is $2 per child and parents are admitted free.

NEW YEAR’S BASH Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 pm Town & Country Inn & Suites, North 54th Street 217-224-7669 or thequincymuseum.org Make plans to ring in 2018 with the museum during a New Year’s Eve Bash at Town & Country Inn & Suites beginning at 8 pm on Sunday, Dec. 31. Guests will be treated to appetizers, music, dancing, cash bar, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight! Discounted room rates are available to guests. Purchase your $60 ticket at Quincy Museum or Quincy Hy-Vee stores. All proceeds benefit the programs and activities at the museum.

The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 1 – 5 pm. For more information about these events or special tours, call the museum at 217-224-7669 or visit quincymuseum.org.

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a Historic Little Christmas Historical Society Hosts Retro Party & Candlelight Tours MERRY MAD MEN CHRISTMAS Friday, Dec. 8 from 5 – 8 pm History Museum, 4th & Maine This Christmas season, The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) will celebrate the holidays with a Merry Mad Men Christmas party!

On Friday, Dec. 8, HSQAC will host its second annual 1950s/60s themed Christmas party at the History Museum, located at 332 Maine starting at 5 pm.

Attendees are encouraged come in their best Mad Men Era dress. At the party, guests will enjoy the martini bar, classic Christmas music and retro-d’oeuvres.

HSQAC’s Christmas shindig is the perfect stop for those who want to bring back old memories, don their best Peggy Olson or Don Draper garb and celebrate the holidays in one of Quincy’s iconic buildings. The party is free and open to the public.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS Dec. 15 – 16, 22 – 23 & 29 – 30 from 6 - 8 pm Governor John Wood Mansion A Candlelight Tour is a magical excursion. On this wonderful holiday tour you can journey through a century old tradition and discover how early Quincyians celebrated Christmas with their family and friends.

The tours will take place from 6 – 8 pm on three consecutive weekends in December, the 15 – 16, 22 – 23 and 29 – 30. Tours are free and open to the public. The opening night will feature Quincy Notre Dame’s Madrigal Choir, directed

by Monica Schulz. Each evening will feature a new performer.

For further information, call the Historical Society at 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org.

The Governor John Wood Mansion will open six evenings this December for guided Candlelight Tours. Guests will truly feel like they have stepped back in time to the mid-1800s.

Members of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) have spent numerous hours decorating the mansion from top to bottom.

Guides will take small groups on a tour through the mansion. Each tour will feature Christmas music from local entertainers as well as holiday stories and history from Quincy’s past.

Mark Twain & Holidays in Hannibal The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is hosting an Old-fashioned Holiday Craft Party on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 3:30 – 5 pm in the museum gallery auditorium. Children are welcome to make handmade ornaments, gift tags and wrapping, decorate sugar cookies and hear Christmas stories with Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher in Hannibal! The fee is $5. Save your child’s seat by calling 573-221-9010 ext. 401 or 404.

HOLIDAY CRAFT PARTY Saturday, Dec. 2 from 3:30 – 5 pm LIVING WINDOWS Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 – 8 pm A CLEMENS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 pm Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Hannibal, MO marktwainmuseum.org

Also, don't miss the Christmas Parade which will begin at 6 pm in Hannibal’s historic downtown!

the Mark Twain Museum to see Santa’s Toy Shop, complete with real elves and Santa Claus! The museum will be open for browsing the gift shop.

Come back to Main Street to see the Living Windows on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 – 8 pm. Store staffs will dress in holiday attire as some our favorite Christmas characters. Numerous storefronts are participating! Stop by

The Museum will also present A Clemens Family Christmas with its Executive Director Henry Sweets on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 pm! Sweets will share stories of the Clemens’ family holiday traditions and will read a letter

Twain wrote to his daughter as Santa Claus. The event is free in the museum gallery auditorium.

The museum gift shop will host an Open House Saturday, Dec. 23 from 10 am – 4 pm. Visitors will enjoy free hot cocoa with candy cane!

For more information on these events and more visit marktwainmuseum.org or call 573-221-9010.

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Find Love in the Theatre

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

SHE LOVES ME Nov. 30 - Dec. 10 Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org or 217-222-3209 Audiences from around the Tri-States are falling head-over-heels for She Loves Me, a sparkling romantic comedy about two people who work together but cannot stand one another!

Luckily for them, both find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals.

When fate takes an unexpected turn over the Christmas season, the pair discovers that perhaps they’ve found love in the most unlikely of places!

Featuring a lush, romantic score by the composers of Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, which debuted in 1963, has long been hailed as one of the most charming musicals ever written. It has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its recent revival on Broadway.

During the rush of the holiday season, for both audience and the characters, this gift of love is the perfect present!

The story in She Loves Me is based on a Hungarian play called Parfumerie

by Miklós László. In addition to being adapted for musical theater, the storyline has been used in several famous films including in the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan box office hit You’ve Got Mail (1998), Judy Garland and Van Johnson’s In the Good Old

SHE LOVES ME Cast includes (front row, l-r) Elizabeth Mannhardt, Jasper Grossman, (second row, l-r) Adrienne Fisk, Hannah Komperda, Amber Martin, Jerilyn Dufresne, Julian AC King, Ziven Crist, (third row, l-r) Emily Dozier, Gretchen Wolfmeyer, Sage Mann, William Martin, Drew Quintero, Michael D. Perkins, R.J. Ley, Michael Gash, Jared Gardner. Photo by Kelsey Deter.

Summertime (1949), and James Stewart and Margaret Sullivan’s The Shop Around the Corner (1940.)

And as is the case with its sister films, it is the characters of She Loves Me that create loyal fans of the show.

At its heart, She Loves Me features very relatable and charming people.

Its leading man lives a very quiet and uneventful life while the leading lady is desperate for a job and looking for love in all the wrong places.

“A community theatre production pulls in a diverse group of individuals,” says Brandon Thomsen, Artistic Director.

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performances this eclectic group turns into a family. They care for each other and they respect one another.

This dynamic echoes the characters in She Loves Me. The co-workers are so different from each other, and we follow how their relationships evolve and become something that neither one would have ever thought possible.”

The hope the characters find and the magical transformations they undergo adds up to what the New York Times called a “daydream of the ordinary.”

She Loves Me is under the direction of Thomsen, with music direction by Stacy Taylor, choreography by Alison Shafer, scenic design by Technical Director Lorne Kelley, costumes by guest designer Julian AC King and stage management by David Samuels.

Tickets are $22 - $24. Performances are November 30 – December 3 and

Elizabeth Mannhardt and Jasper Grossman will light up the stage in She Loves Me!

8 – 10, Thursday – Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. For tickets, to volunteer backstage, or to serve as an

usher, visit 1qct.org or call the QCT Box Office, located in the OakleyLindsay Center, at 217-222-3209.

Anne of Green Gables, Big Fish Need You! ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Dec. 4 & 5, By appointment Show: Feb. 9 - 11 BIG FISH Jan. 16 & 17, By appointment Show: March 16 – 18 & 22 – 25 Make an appointment to audition for two musicals at Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) this winter: Anne of Green Gables and Big Fish.

Anne of Green Gables Home. It’s a place Anne Shirley has always dreamt of finding. Even though she isn’t the boy her new family is expecting, Anne’s vibrant spirit, imaginative nature and unexpected adventures win the hearts of the Cuthberts, Gilbert Blythe and the citizens of the town of Avonlea! Based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery with music

by Nancy Ford and book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer, Anne of Green Gables is a musical story of love and belonging for all ages!

Anne of Green Gables is under the direction of Head of Education Kelsey

Celek. Performances are February 9 – 11 with school shows on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and a sponsor performance on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Appointments are available for students in grades 6 – 12, Monday, and Tuesday Dec. 4 and 5.

All are welcome to audition regardless of experience.

Big Fish Edward Bloom has lived an incredible life. Giants, mermaids, witches—every tale he’s told his son is more whimsical than the last, but now his son wants to know the truth. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture, Big Fish is an unforgettable musical adventure inspired by one father’s incredible stories.

A diverse cast of six men, five women, and one young boy is needed for this new, 12-person version of the recent Broadway musical. Roles include Edward, a charming older man and charismatic storyteller; Sandra, Edward’s patient and calm wife; Will, Edward’s

adult son whose serious nature conflicts with his father’s; Josephine, Will’s brideto-be; and an eclectic ensemble of larger-than-life characters.

Big Fish is under the direction of Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen.

Performances are March 16 – 18 and 22 – 25 with a sponsor performance on Wednesday, March 14. Appointments are available for all ages on Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 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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Dec. 1 - 6 Friday, Dec. 1 QCT: She Loves Me 7:30 pm, Dec. 2, 8 & 9 2 pm, Dec. 3 & 10 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Friday, Dec. 1 JWCC Winter Concert 7 pm, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium $5 Admission jwcc.edu

Saturday, Dec. 2 QPL: Ornament Workshop & Ugly Sweater Party FREE 10 am & 2 pm QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

Dec. 1 - 6 Cont.

Monday, Dec. 4 FREE QPL Marionette Show Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 6 pm & 10:15 am Dec. 5, 7, 8 & 9 QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

Monday, Dec. 4 QCT: Auditions Anne of Green Gables

By Appointment, Dec. 5 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Tuesday, Dec. 5 Quincy Museum St. Nicholas Party for Children 6 pm, Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion QuincyMuseum.org

Dec. 7 - 13 Cont.

Friday, Dec. 8 FREE Merry Mad Men Christmas 5 pm, History Museum hsqac.org or 217-222-1835

Saturday, Dec. 2 QSOA: Symphony Chorus Christmas Celebration Concert 3 pm, Salem Church qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

Thursday, Dec. 7 QU: Hawk Express Jazz Band Christmas Concert 6 pm, Quincy Mall 217-228-5432 ext. 3159

Saturday, Dec. 9 Arkansas Brass at 7:30 pm JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium QuincyCivicMusic.org Free for kids & students!

Dec. 7 - 13

Dec. 14 - 20

Sunday, Dec. 10 QU Choir Concert 3 pm and/or 7:30 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music Quincy.edu

Friday, Dec. 15 FREE Candlelight Tours 6 pm, Dec. 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 John Wood Mansion hsqac.org or 217-222-1835

Sunday, Dec. 17 QHS VESPERS 3 pm & 7:15 pm $10 Admission 217-224-3744 or qps.org

Sunday, Dec. 17 Quincy Park Band Christmas Concert 3 pm, Kroc Center QuincyParkBand.com

Dec. 14 - 20 Cont.

Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker Ballet 7:30 pm, Dec. 16 1 & 7:30 pm Dec. 17 at 1 pm 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Sunday, Dec. 17 Christmas Celebration 1 - 5 pm, Quincy Museum 217-224-7669 or TheQuincyMuseum.org

Dec. 14 - 20 Cont.

Tuesday, Dec. 19 QJHS: Christmas Musical 7:15 pm, Morrison Theatre qps.org FREE

Thursday, Dec. 21 Beaux Arts Ball 7 pm, Oakley-Lindsay Center QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-779-5884

Friday, Dec. 22 QPL: Holly Jolly Holiday Party 10:30 am FREE QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

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Dec. 21 - 31

Sunday, Dec. 31 Quincy Museum New Year's Eve Bash, 8 pm Town & Country Inn 217-224-7669

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Jan. 8 - 13

Jan. 1 - 7 Tuesday, Jan. 2 FREE QPL: Tech Tutor 11 am Tuesdays & Thursdays QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

facebook.com/ArtsQuincy.QSFA Twitter @artsquincy www.artsquincy.org

Tuesday, Jan. 2 Exhibits & Museum Shop 10 am - 4 pm Tues. - Sat. History Museum hsqac.org or 217-222-1835

Sunday, Jan. 7 Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Party 3 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Monday, Jan. 8 Quincy Artists Guild 10 am, every Monday The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Monday, Jan. 8 Live Figure Drawing 6 pm, every Monday The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, Jan. 13 AAUW Speaker Series FREE 11 am Women's City Club 217-222-5259

Saturday, Jan. 13 Quincy Preserves Membership Party 7 pm, 217-257-2640

Jan. 8 - 13 Monday, Jan. 8 FREE QPL: Marionette Show Frosty the Snowman 6 pm & 10:15 am Jan. 9, 11, 12 & 13 QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

Jan. 20 - 31

Jan. 14 - 17 Tuesday, Jan. 16 FREE JWCC Gallery Exhibition 8-5, M-F through Feb. 23 Heath Center Art Gallery aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu

Tuesday, Jan. 16 QCT: Auditions Big Fish

By Appointment, Jan. 17 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Wednesday, Jan. 17 Quinsippi Needleworkers 7 pm First Union Congregational Church orgsites.com/il/quincyega or 217-222-9250

Saturday, Jan. 20 C-SC Senior Art Show FREE Opening Reception 6 pm, Mabee Gallery

Friday, Jan. 26 Teen Take Over Night FREE Gallery Reception 6 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Sunday, Jan. 28 Sunday Music Series 4 pm Unitarian Church 217-228-2866

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Jan. 20 - 31 Cont.

Saturday, Jan. 20 QUI-LTA Ceremony 6:30 pm, Town & Country Inn 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Wednesday, Jan. 24 Great River Watercolor Society 4:30 pm, 4th Wed. of the Month QU Brenner Library rummesu@quincy.edu

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EXHIBITIONS C-SC Mabee Gallery

Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Brenda Benson October 18 - December 12 Laura Wright December 13 - February 20, 2018

JWCC Heath Gallery

Satellite Exhibit at Broadway Hy-Vee: Blane Barnes November 29 - February 6, 2018 Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Permanent Collection May 26 – December 6

Conover, Kosciak and Weise Exhibit November 9 - December 13 Senior Art Show January 20 - February 15, 2018

Debra Scoggins Myers November 13 - January 2, 2018 Tom Kolleck January 16 - February 23, 2018

Quincy Art Center Tom Kolleck's artwork will be in the Heath Gallery in John Wood Community College beginning Jan. 16.

Mary S. Oakley Lee Lindsay Showcase November 17 - January 11, 2018 44th High School Student Art January 26 - March 2, 2018

QU Gray Gallery

Watercolor Exhibit January 15 - January 31, 2018 Ken Holder Watercolor Exhibit October 16 - November 11

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

quincyivh.org/museum, 217-222-8641, Tues–Sat: 9 am–12 pm & 1–4 pm, Sun: 1–4 pm Dr. Richard Eells House 415 Jersey St., 217-223-1800, Sat: 1–4 pm Friends of the Log Cabin Quinsippi Island Park, logcabinvillagequincyil.com Gray Gallery Brenner Library at Quincy University, 1800 College Ave, 217-228-5432 ext. 3150, Mon–Thurs: 8 am–11 pm, Fri: 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat: closed, Sun: 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–4 pm John Wood Mansion 425 S. 12th St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Fri: 10 am—4 pm, Sat: 10 am—2 pm Mabee Art Gallery Herrick Foundation Center at Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO, 573-288-6368, Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm

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–4 pm, Sun: 1–4 pm

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AQ Named 2017 TORCH Award Winner

This October, the Better Business Bureau presented Arts Quincy with a 2017 BBB Torch Award for Nonprofit Excellence. Arts Quincy is the first ever Quincy nonprofit to achieve this distinction which celebrates exceptional service, ethics and a commitment to the highest levels of financial stewardship with donated funds.

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“Arts Quincy has been a pillar of Quincy's BBB Regional Quincy since 1947, and continues to Director Mara Clingingsmith. be recognized for supporting quality arts programming that contributes to the culture and economy of our area,” said Executive Director Laura Sievert. “We are so appreciative to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for awarding us the 2017 TORCH Award, and will continue to strive to expand arts access while maintaining the highest standards in ethical fiscal and organizational accountability.”

Arts Quincy became a BBB Accredited Charity earlier this year, and the TORCH Award gives members, sponsors and donors assurance Arts Quincy is putting their dollars right back into the community! The BBB carefully examined Arts Quincy's financial statements, fundraising materials and annual reports to determine that it meets or exceeds all 20 Accountability Standards of Governance, Finance, Fundraising, Disclosures and Program Effectiveness.

Pictured during the Better Business Bureau TORCH Award Ceremony are (l-r) Suzanne Irwin-Wells; Heather Keller-Giltner, AQ Board Secretary; Laura Sievert, Executive Director; Danielle Fleer, AQ Board Treasurer and Holly Cain, AQ Board Vice President.

A highlight of Arts Quincy's full BBB report includes an exemplary program to cost ratio. Reports show that Arts Quincy spends 84.71% of donated funds for programs and services - well beyond the 65% required for certification. View the full report at tinyurl.com/BBBArtsQuincy. You can support Arts Quincy by becoming a member (see page 37) or learn more by visiting ArtsQuincy.org/BecomeAMember Thousands of residents and visitors to Quincy and the surrounding area benefit from Arts Quincy's awardwinning programs every year. In addition to being a marketing and advocacy arm for 55 area nonprofit organizations, Arts Quincy is also expanding access for children, the elderly, minorities, veterans and more.

By the Numbers 400+ Events in Arts Quincy Magazine each year 7500+ Students receive arts programming 17 Area Schools served including public, parochial and county schools

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ART EDUCATION

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Let's Dance!

Arts Quincy is excited to share a new column with our readers: Let's Dance! Dance is a way of making us feeling more alive and is an outlet for the body, mind and soul. We look forward to featuring more local dancers in future Arts Quincy magazines. The following is about a local dance instructor and how dance is an integral part of her daily life. If you know someone to be featured in this area please contact us at marketing@artsquincy.org.

By Cheryl Loatsch

Dance has always been the way Sarah Phillips expresses her full spectrum of emotion. Happiness, anger, joy, melancholy and more all find its way into her movement. She uses her movements and the music to tell a compelling and beautiful story.

Dance has been an integral part of Phillips’ story from her very first tendu.

“I remember when I was as young as three years old, feeling free to follow not only the beat of the music but my own unique rhythm,” she recalled.

"Strength and grace go hand-in-hand on the dancer’s stage, " she says. "This pairing also serves us well in our day-today endeavors. By accepting the outcome of daily events with grace and strength, one is able to persevere."

The inner strength Phillips found through dance became her personal anchor and continues to serve her when the life’s challenges appear.

For Phillips, the structure, focus and determination it takes to conquer the ballet barre has become a spiritual exercise.

Barre techniques are some of the most important building blocks of all dance.

Phillips sees the barre as a space where all dancers return and refresh their spirits.

As an instructor and adult dancer, Phillips is now experiencing the joy of instilling the love of dance in her students.

“There is no greater satisfaction than witnessing a child find the dancer within themselves,” she said. “My parents get the credit for encouraging me to dance. I see the pride they have in my dedication and journey as a dancer. The pride they have felt throughout my dance career is now magnified for me when I watch my students perform.”

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Phillips teaches ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, character and hip-hop to ages three and up at Cheryl Loatsch Dance Studio in Quincy.

Inspiring Hope And Healing Through The Arts Creative expression can help inspire a hopeful attitude, important for any kind of healing.

Chaddock school in Quincy specializes in teaching and treating children who have histories that include extreme trauma and/or attachment-related difficulties. The school integrates art, music and literacy elements into their curriculum as part of their therapy.

Recently, some of the students were able to participate in a three-day course led by Chaddock Choir Director Koretta Mayfield Sykes and local artist Stephanie Koscielski. The program combined music and visual art to help students express their emotions. The students were supplied paint brushes, pallets and canvases, and as different types of music played, they painted original pieces of art!

“We listened to upbeat jazz during the class. If we wanted a different outcome in the paintings we would set the mood by playing specific music genres and creativity would flow based on what we listened to,” explained Mayfiel- Sykes. The final step of their painting was to put a musical notation on their artwork.

The project was a natural extension of the students’ creativity.

“I believe that art, dance, singing, and music are great ways to express yourself. I believe they are all very personal ways to share how you feel or view a matter,” Sykes shared. “The students could have told any story they wanted to through their paintings.

Knowing these children’s struggles, stories and pasts, it is uplifting to see many positive pictures. There is even one featuring the word “Hope,” which warms your heart to see." says Sykes.

Photos submitted by Chaddock

At Chaddock, healing happens in a variety ways every day through programs designed to give kids the voice they need to heal and grow. Mercantile Bank was instrumental in funding the recent art program and some of the artwork will be displayed at the bank office at 33rd and Maine in Quincy.

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Bring Your Family History to Life!

Are you interested in preserving your family’s stories, roots and traditions? The Great River Genealogical Society is here to help aspiring family historians research their families and convey their unique genealogical narrative.

Henry Pratt, President of the Great River Genealogical Society, has assembled some advice to help you write your own family history book. Using some simple principles of good research, organization and preparation, you can build a basic family tree and begin to assemble stories into a lasting legacy book that will be treasured for generations to come.

1. Plan your project. Decide on what you want to accomplish. Are your writing a memoir, an informal publication or a book? If you are just starting, the best advice is to start small!

2. Commit to a style and format.

Review other legacy books and memoirs and choose a format to follow.

Assembling and recording information should be done systematically. Utilize index cards, family group sheets and computer software.

3. Break your writing tasks into smaller, manageable pieces. Begin by recording your full name, birth and present age. Next record the full names of all your siblings and parents with their birthdate and place of birth. Basic facts about your family should include marriages, significant events and places of residency. Move on to the extended family and include both the paternal and maternal sides of the family.

4. Gather your materials. Collect and file census data, certificates, newspaper clippings, photos and other published materials to add supporting material for your writing. Using your library card, you can access a computer in the Illinois

Room at Quincy Public Library to search online records. The Herald Whig and local newspapers also keep digital copies of past issues that can be referenced.

5. Ask Relatives to Help. A key step in preserving your family’s past is to ask elders in the family about their recollections. They may also be able to provide names, dates and information to personal photos or keepsakes. Some researchers ask older family members to make an audio recording to better preserve these stories.

6. Look for themes. Create an ancestor timeline against historical events both on the local, national and world level.

Examples of major historical events that may influence your story include war, politics, the Great Depression, etc. You may find themes of home and family, patriotism, faith, work and even cautionary tales. Identifying the historical background of your family will add depth to your history.

7. Write! After assembling the materials, begin to bring it all together. Enjoy this new adventure of recording the legacy of your loved ones! Begin with a blurb about yourself and build on it from there.

8. Review, edit and enhance. Details and context bring the story to life, and it’s important to make your writing clear, concise and focused. Ask a friend to review the writing to catch errors.

9. Publish, share and enjoy! Different historians choose to publish their stories in multiple ways. You can stay simple and just create a digital document that can be shared, or you can use a self-publishing service to create a bound hard or paperback edition that can be reprinted and ordered. Creating a book like this is a time-consuming process, but all of that hard work is worth it in the end when you can share your family’s history with the world. You may even inspire someone else to become a family historian!

Members of Great River Genealogical Society (GRGS) are available to assist in family searches on Tuesday mornings from 10 am – 12 pm in the Illinois Room at the library. The GRGS also welcomes new members and invite you to attend a monthly meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church (3340 State Street) on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm. For more information visit gr-gs.org.

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Tech Tutors at Quincy Public Library Befuddled by technology? Book a free, private tutoring session to get help with your questions so that you can get your work done!

During a reserved appointment time, Quincy Public Library (QPL) staff members can help you learn or improve the digital skills in the following areas: • Navigation of eReaders, tablets or laptops • Understanding Windows or other operating systems • Using a keyboard and mouse • Understanding Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or other social media sites • Basic word processing (resumes) • Excel Spreadsheets • Setting up an email account • Attaching something to an email • Using a document scanner • Using Hoopla or OverDrive • Using any of QPL’s online resources • Searching and applying for jobs online

Tech Tutors provide assistance in a relaxed, pressure free environment that is designed to help build skills people need to access the digital resources they want. Sessions will be tailored specifically to the experience and goals of the individual.

Tech Tutor sessions are intended for learning specific tasks that can be accomplished in one hour or less. If QPL Tech Tutors are unable to meet your needs, they may also connect you with other classes or community resources.

QPL’s Tech Tutors are not able to help with income taxes, health insurance, credit reports, legal issues, or other personal business or to do computer or hardware repairs.

Tech Tutor Services are provided by appointment only. To reserve your time, call QPL at 217-223-1309, ext. 277.

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QPL staff members provide individualized, free, tech tutor sessions designed to help you learn the digital skills you need at your own pace.

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Digital Resources at QPL Once you’ve got the hang of that new device, check out QPL’s many digital offerings. The wealth of digital resources available at no additional charge to those holding valid QPL cards includes magazines, movies, eBooks, television shows, music, graphic novels, audiobooks, games, study guides, and more. Visit quincylibrary.org/downloadables/ to view available items or ask for a Tech Tutor session for a guided tour!

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.

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ince high school, Terry Johnson had an interest in woodworking. He learned many skills from his father who also enjoyed the hobby and was an avid wood carver. Several of his father’s carved furniture pieces are treasured heirlooms in his home. In the 1990s, Johnson became a charter member of Quincy’s Woodworkers Guild and even served as the president of the organization for its first three years.

“I really enjoy being part of the club because I can continue to learn skills from other woodworkers in the area. Plus I can share my knowledge with people who are new to the hobby,” Johnson says, “and the club is really excellent at welcoming people no matter what their skill level is. We take beginners and experts and everything in between!”

Woodworking is a very popular hobby and can even be a lucrative profession. Many hobbyists take great pride making furniture or creating intricate pieces by carving, scrolling, sculpting and/or turning wood. Many woodworkers also enjoy tackling carpentry and home improvement projects or performing restoration work.

Terry has tried his hand at many different types of woodwork including making original items from scratch and restoring worn wooden objects to their former splendor. He also is skilled at woodturning and has created more than 200 bowls, Lazy Susans and cutting boards. All of his items are produced from high-quality oak, walnut and hickory. His wife, Kitty, has also gotten involved and has even restored antiques herself. One of her favorite projects was refinishing a 150-year-old chair.

“It’s good my wife is supportive,” laughs Johnson, “because my workbench has to share garage space with her car!”

The Quincy Woodworkers Guild welcomes new members of any skill level. The group meets once a month at rotating locations to share their works-in-progress as well as to exchange ideas and techniques. For more information including the location for the next meeting, please email quincywoodworkersguild@gmail.com.

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Wright's artwork is characterized by whimsical design and quirky messages.

Wright keeps it simple with mostly black and white images with pops of bright color.

She finds inspiration in everyday life and her adventures around the United States and Europe. Wright's work has also been featured in Arts Quincy promotions including the recent Come Fly with Me event.

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TOM KOLLECK Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 - 10 pm JWCC Paul Heath Art Gallery John Wood Community College’s Heath Center Art Gallery is currently featuring the artwork of Debra Scoggin Myers, senior lecturer in art at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo., now through Tuesday, Jan. 2. The gallery is located in the lower level of the Paul Heath Fine Arts and Community Education Center.

Myers works in a wide range of media, including watercolor, print making, acrylic, oil, pastel and encaustic.

The works of Tom Kolleck of Carthage will be on display at the gallery from Tuesday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Feb. 23.

The public is invited to view the artwork during regular college hours (8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday.) Some pieces are for sale. For more information about the Heath Center Art Gallery contact Addie Seabarkrob at aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

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Emerging Artists Sought for Annual HS Art Competition HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION & EXHIBITION Jan. 26 – March 2 DROP OFF Jan. 11, 12 & 13 TEEN TAKE OVER NIGHT Friday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 pm Quincy Art Center quincyartcenter.org or 217-223-5900 The Art Center is excited to announce the 44th Annual High School Student Art Competition! This competition and show is the venue for the emerging talents in, not only Quincy, but the surrounding region as well. Student artists will compete for $1,475 in prize money.

Students in grades 9 – 12 from schools within a 50-mile radius of Quincy are eligible to enter up to three works. Artwork can be dropped off at the Art Center, 1515 Jersey St., on Thursday, Jan. 11 from 4 – 5:30 pm; Friday, Jan. 12 from 9 am – 5:30 pm; or Saturday, Jan. 13 from 9 am – 4 pm. Entry forms and guidelines can be found at quincyartcenter.org.

The exhibit will open with Teen Take Over Night on Friday, Jan. 26 from 6 – 8 pm. This fun opening reception is for students, their families and the public to enjoy live music, view the exhibit, and enter to win raffle prizes! College representatives will be available to discuss art programs and degrees in all areas of art with students and their parents. Appetizers will also be served.

Awards announcements will be made at 7:30 pm.

Awards and prize money include: Best of Show, $500; Second Place, $300; Third Place, $150; Merit Award (2), $100, Great River Watercolor Society Award (2), $50; Honorable Mention (3), $50; and Quincy Artist Guild Award (3), $25.

The exhibit will be open during normal business hours through Friday, March 2. Call 217-223-5900, visit the website listed above, or email jteter@quincyartcenter.org for more information.

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C-SC One-Act Plays Culver-Stockton College’s StudentDirected One-Act plays allows theatre students to face the issues of expression and execution from the director’s chair. A Weekend of One-Acts will explore all aspects of performance and production, from comedy to tragedy, in dramatic miniature plays. Senior directors are Austin Pyrtl and Madison Landry.

Performances are in Mabee Little Theatre in the lower level of Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 pm. For more information call 573-288-6346.

GRGS Meetings

The Great River Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, Dec. 14 for a celebration of Christmas and again on Thursday, Jan. 11. The meetings begin at 7 pm at the Lutheran Church of St. John Family Life Center, 3340 State St. and are open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the program. For more information, visit gr-gs.org.

with proceeds from the sales going to restore the Village. For more information visit logcabinvillagequincyil.com.

during the Beaux Arts Ball Coronation to the young woman who has taken the additional initiative to volunteer at the Quincy Art Center.

Quincy Preserves Membership Party

Due to limited seating capacity and an increased volume of patrons at the Beaux Arts Ball, the Quincy Art Center suggests early table reservations.

General seating will also be available.

Contact the commission PR chair, Allison Hall at 217-779-5884 or visit quincyartcenter.org for more information.

You are cordially invited to a PostHoliday Membership Party with Quincy Preserves on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 7 – 9 pm at the home of Emily Brumfield, located at 326 S. 23rd St. This is a wonderful opportunity to renew your membership and to bring a friend to learn more about Quincy Preserves mission and programs. Memberships start at $15. Door prizes will be awarded! Please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 5 by calling Sue Allen at 217-257-2640.

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Friends of the Log Cabins Membership The Friends of the Log Cabins are offering end of the year Membership Specials! Until Dec. 31, a three year individual membership is $40 and a three year family membership is $70.

Consider giving a Gift Membership or honor that special someone this holiday season. The group has created a commemorative brick plaza at the entrance of the village to recognize generous donors. Donations fund the restoration and preservation of the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village. The organization is trying to raise $30,000 to restore the 1828 Fraser Log Cabin.

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AAUW Speaker Series

Please join members of the Quincy Branch of the American Association of University Women for the monthly American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the monthly Speaker Series at the Women’s City Club at 1550 Maine Street. These presentations are free and open to the general public.

AAUW meetings will precede each program beginning at 10:15 am.

The Saturday, Jan. 13 program will feature Dennis McGuire, PhD, with an interesting presentation on "Influential Women" at 11 am. Anyone interested in becoming a member of AAUW can contact Liz Schlembach at 217-2225295. AAUW has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. The national grassroots organization works to improve the lives of women and families.

Tickets available for Beaux Arts Ball

In 1930, members of the Quincy Art Club organized an event that has become a Quincy tradition, the Beaux Art Ball.

The annual event serves as the primary fundraiser for what is now the Quincy Art Center. This year will mark the 87th annual event! The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7 – 11 pm at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.

The Queen candidate who sells the most tickets will be crowned the 2017 Beaux Arts Ball Queen. The Beaux Arts Ball Commission will recognize not only the fundraising abilities of the Queen candidates, but the volunteer efforts as well. The Beaux Arts Ball Young Woman of Achievement Award will be presented

Memorial Sun Dial

Quincy High School's Class of 1962 presented the Villa Kathrine a memorial sundial for the rose garden on the front lawn this past September. The memorial is in honor of Ruby Brisco.

The QHS class of 1962 celebrated their 55th Class Reunion. Pictured from the class are (from left to right) Marcia Scharnhorst, Billie Steinkamp, Mary Jane Rischar, Mary Jane Logan, Nancy Friye and Judy Seeley.

Stop by the Villa Kathrine during normal visiting hours to see the sundial and to take a tour! More information can be found at villakathrine.org.

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Regularly Scheduled Organization Meetings 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 (L-R) Allison Hutson, Aaron Speckhart, Elizabeth Mannhardt, Emily Dozier, Doris Sanders, Adam Duesterhaus, Amanda Cox, Andy Caley, Camden Scifres, Jason Keller, Emily Huseman, Abby Biswell, Katie Kraushaar

Celebrate a Successful Season During QUILTA Imagination, creation and collaboration made Quincy Community Theatre’s (QCT) 2017 Season a success! Now the theatre invites the many volunteers, actors and patrons who made it all possible to celebrate during the annual QUI-LTA Ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of food and fun at Town & Country Inn and Suites.

Since 1970, the QUI-LTA Ceremonies (the abbreviation originally stood for Quincy Little Theatre Awards) is a timehonored tradition and serves as a time to recognize the volunteers involved throughout the previous season, all of whom make the theatre the wonderful place that it is!

The theatre will issue performance awards, voted upon by QCT’s season ticket holders, as well as the distinguished Director’s Award, Technical Director’s Award, Burning Flame Awards for outstanding effort in a student theatre production, and the Rosie Award

for dedication and contributions to the student theatre program. QCT will also name the recipient of its highest honor: The Enid Ireland Award.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. The awards presentation will be at 7:30 pm, followed by music and dancing. Dress is formal, and reservations are required.

Ballots for outstanding performances will be available Monday, Dec. 11.

Patrons who attend both plays and/or all three musicals may vote for their favorite performances of the 2017 Season.

Ballots are due by Wednesday, Jan. 10.

For a copy of the ballot, please visit the QCT Box Office or 1qct.org.

Guests must RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 10. Reservations must be made with payment online, in-person or via mail.

For cost information or to RSVP, please visit 1qct.org, call the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209, or visit QCT during business hours (Monday-Friday 10 am - 5 pm; closed Mon., Dec. 25 - Monday, Jan. 1.)

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 4th Wednesday of month at 4:30 pm Aug.-Oct. & Jan.-April Quincy University Brenner Library, 1800 College Ave. Quincy Artists Guild Mondays at 10 am Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St. gulyas@adams.net Quinsippi Needleworkers 3rd Wednesday of month at 7 pm First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine Quincy Woodworkers Guild 1st Monday of month quincywoodworkersguild @gmail.com

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Business Donor Spotlight

No More Excuses!

The Quincy Society of Fine Arts (now Arts Quincy) anchors our community to the very best of the heart and soul of human creativity. As a school-age child, I remember thinking anything that was connected to the Society of Fine Arts was cool: cool people, theatre, visual art, music and museums. Today the “cool” has exploded into options and offerings to meet every child, man or woman’s creative expectations. Arts Quincy is a gift to all of us who live here and enriches our community daily; it is viewed by those who visit or choose to relocate here as an asset.

The educational advantages provided through Arts Quincy are of benefit to children through many of their partner organizations. “Arts Dollars” is a program Cheryl Loatsch Studio has been involved with for decades. The funds provided to area schools make it possible for a variety of artists to expose students to their type of art. Over the years, staff at the Studio have provided area schoolchildren the opportunity to move with music. This year, the Studio staff have combined nutrition education with movement when we visit schools in an attempt to give our presentation even more value. We always leave a session with children excited about the next time!

Cheryl Loatsch Studio and our members are grateful for the opportunities and enjoyment provided to us by Arts Quincy.

Arts Quincy Business Memberships Memberships start at $100 YOUR investment in our community through Arts Quincy helps to support cost-effective, national award-winning programs that include: • Direct funds to arts organizations and area teachers • Student and Community Arts Awards • TV & Radio Marketing • Services to 55 nonprofit partner organizations and hundreds of individual artists For more information visit artsquincy.org or call 217-222-3432.

The Board of Directors and staff of Arts Quincy, along with our 55 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.

Individual Donor Spotlight Mary Ellen & Alan Stiegemeier My husband and I are longtime Quincy residents.

Former teachers in the public schools, we expected to stay a few years and then move on. The pull of Quincy was such that many years later we are still here!

From the beginning, we were impressed by the emphasis and place of importance given to the arts.

In a town this size, the variety of artistic experiences is unique. Having a symphony orchestra, an opera company, a theater, an art museum and many others all closely within reach—truly amazing!

I am a longtime member of the Symphony Chorus and play in a recorder group, The Early Music Society.

Alan, while not a performer, is a knowledgeable and avid supporter of music.

In our fragmented world, having access to living artists creating art is important as never before.

Support of the arts is crucial to their survival.

Arts Quincy serves a vital function in keeping us informed and connected and deserves our support.

We are proud to support Arts Quincy and encourage you to join us!

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Gift Memberships to Arts Quincy or any of our 55 partner organizations* are a great way to share the arts!

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