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This month’s Arts Quincy magazine features Susan Scholz (photo by Ryan Stark) who portrays Minerva Merrick. Read more in the article on page 6.

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

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WOODLAND CEMETERY FEATURE

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Strassenfest Returns To The John Wood Mansion

Quincy Kicks Off Illinois' 200th Birthday

Discover Your Heritage During Family History Month

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THEATER Washington Theater Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show China Soul Coming To Quincy Explore, Dream & 'Discover'

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ART EDUCATION POLIS Offers Fall Classes Creative Courses at John Wood Big Read Activities Continue During October

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MUSIC FREE Back To Back Concerts 70 Years of Musical Theatre During Free Concert Symphony Opens 70th Season 'Milestones' Sympohny Youth Chorus Fall Concert Oct. 22 College Fall Concert Schedule

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VISUAL ARTS Halloween Art Crawl Oct. 27 JWCC Participating in Art Crawl QU Celebrates 50th Year of Gray Gallery A Professor's Influence Custom Artwork Street Rod Art Contest

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Art Patrons: me a hauntingly beautiful costume that helped me blend in with the spirits of the cemetery. I showed up to my volunteer spot, grabbed my script and was off to introduce a group of Quincians to the cemetery and its inhabitants - who had come back to life just for the night!

Looking back on it now, I think I had more fun as a volunteer at the event than I even would have had as an attendee!

And that's a common refrain from folks who volunteer. It's rewarding, it's helpful and most of all, it's FUN! The spooky photo you see here was taken on a really fun day for me. I had the privilege of volunteering as a docent last year for the Haunted Woodland Cemetery Tours which are featured on the cover of this edition of AQ Magazine.

I was invited to be a part of the team

by Iris Nelson, and though I didn't know anything about the cemetery at the time, she quickly had me up-tospeed on the role that I'd be playing for the event. Kay Blecha, who is instrumental in the success of the tours, took me under her wing and brought

Quincy's arts community is supported by some of the best volunteers in the area.

You'll find them at every single event, and they're the true fuel behind the fire in our vibrant arts community.

Volunteers greet you at every music and theatre event. They preserve and protect historic sites. They lead tours and maintain collections. They build sets, stitch costumes, teach children, and yes, they even clean up when the event is all done.

Volunteers sit on our boards of directors to ensure that each arts organization is

staying true to its mission and they help us to raise the funds needed to keep expanding arts access and programs throughout our community.

And while all of this might sound like a lot of work, and sometimes it is, the secret that they know is that volunteering in Quincy's arts organizations is just plain fun!

There is a volunteer position out there for you no matter your interests or skills. Arts orgs need accountants and builders, actors and artists, historians and storytellers, cleaners and organizers, teachers and leaders and so much more.

Find a subject that interests you, make a call, and find out how you can help. I promise, volunteering will be more fun than you ever expected!

Your friend in the Arts,

Laura Sievert Executive Director

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Here Lies...

This month’s Arts Quincy magazine features Susan Scholz (photo by Ryan Stark) who portrays Minerva Merrick.

Minerva was an especially unique Quincyian whose earthly remains are interred at Woodland Cemetary. The following article, reprinted with permission from Beth Lane, recounts her curious tale.

BY BETH LANE

About 100 years ago in Quincy, the phrase "Til death us do part" acquired new meaning for one woman and her two husbands. Mrs. Minerva Merrick, after enjoying her first 40 years of married life, became the widow of Dr. Charles Merrick in 1876. He left her a wealthy woman, living in a large home on 3rd & Chestnut Street.

After the passing of the doctor, she became interested in life after death and the study of spiritualism. This philosophy, based on the belief that spirits can communicate after death, rose in popularity in the early 1800s and flourished during and after the Civil War with its terrible loss of life. Many prominent people subscribed to these beliefs, including Mary Lincoln, Sir Author Conan Doyle and Mark Twain.

In tribute to her husband's memory, Mrs. Merrick had constructed, at the substantial expense of $8,000, a lovely brick building named Merrick Hall. The building stood at the northwest corner of Fourth and Lind Streets and was used as a meeting hall and lecture venue for sĂŠances and spirit communication.

Mrs. Merrick became a mainstay of the spiritualist movement in Quincy. She seized every possible chance to converse with her dearly departed husband through the agency of various mediums and believed that she was receiving direct communication from him. Quincy was a regular stop on the travelling spiritualist circuit, and Mrs. Merrick played host to many of them. She also promoted

Spiritualism through her weekly publication called "A Fountain of Light." The circulation for this journal that was printed in Quincy included a geographical area of several states, although actual numbers of subscribers were few.

In short order, she attracted the attention of Charles Orchardson, a distinguished looking older man, and his travelling companion, medium Vera P. Ava. Orchardson was the brother of wellknown English portrait painter, William Orchardson, and by most accounts a talented painter himself. He was also a proponent of Karl Marx and the Communist Manifesto and sympathetic to anarchists.

Vera P. Ava was an adventuress billing herself as a medium, who was wanted on various charges of fraud and theft as far away as New York City and as close as Elgin. She was short and blue-eyed, weighed more than two hundred pounds, and always wore padded wigs to hide a deformity.

A few days later, Elgin Police detective Powers arrived and arrested Vera Ava for stealing money from a widow in his city.

Orchardson and Ava had been boarding at the home of the widow Robinson at 827 N. Third, conveniently close to the Merrick estate. A short time later, Orchardson moved from the boarding house room he had shared with Ava into Mrs. Merrick's home. Mrs. Merrick was so fond of him she considered legally adopting the 45-year-old man, calling him the son she never had.

Mrs. Merrick's gravestone (pictured left) is one of the most interesting stones at Woodland Cemetery and reads: Here dissolves the house that for over 83 years sheltered the altruistic spirit of Minerva Merrick Orchardson The beloved embodiment of benevolent righteousness.

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A bound copy of the Merrick's "A Fountain of Light" can be found today in the Historical Society library. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Mrs. Merrick's thoughts: she was fervently in favor of women's suffrage and temperance, against "Free Love," concerned with the plight of the poor and orphans in Quincy, and outspokenly against the death penalty. She traveled twice to Missouri to petition the governor for clemency in the case of the two Talbot brothers, who had been sentenced to hang for the murder of their father. When she failed and they were hanged, she eulogized them in her paper.

For some time both Mrs. Merrick and Orchardson quite contentedly wrote and published books and articles on their various philosophies, until a spirit communication changed everything. Mrs. Merrick was told by a male medium (and friend of Mr. Orchardson) that a directive from Dr. Merrick himself instructed his widow to marry again to protect her estate.

Minerva, who believed firmly in guiding her actions by both inspiration and otherworldly communication, promptly proposed to Orchardson. He promptly accepted.

The 70-year-old bride and her 45-year-old groom were married on April 12, 1893. Her wedding gift to him by one account was $50,000 in cash. It scandalized the city. But their wedded state lasted just over a year before Mrs. Merrick-Orchardson died (and possibly reunited with her first husband) on June 11, 1894.

Fifteen days later, her widower submitted her will for probate.

Soon after that, Vera Ava reappeared in Quincy, newly released from Joliet Women's Prison where she had served two years for theft. She applied for the newly vacated position of Mrs. Orchardson but was soundly rejected. In a rage, she offered her services to the previous Merrick family heirs who had been cut out of the will in favor of Orchardson.

The heirs, two nieces and a nephew, filed suit, saying among other things that Minerva Merrick was "possessed of an insane delusion as to communications from spirits and that she was controlled ‌ by an insane delusion in the making of her will."

They carefully said that belief in spiritualism was not an insane belief; but that she had been under undue influence at the time she created her will in favor of Orchardson. A second suit was filed to annul the marriage.

After much entertaining publicity, courtroom drama and an appeal to the state supreme court, Orchardson lost. The court declared the Merrick-Orchardson marriage null and void, finding there had indeed been "an insane delusion." It took four years after the odd couple had been married, but they were indeed parted after death, rather than by death. And Quincy added another interesting case to its legal history.

Beth Lane is the author of "Lies Told Under Oath," the story of the Pfanschmidt murders near Payson, a member of the Historical Society and a facilitator of writing and creativity workshops in Quincy.

Historical Hauntings featured at Woodland Cemetery Tours Over 60,000 souls are interred at historic Woodland Cemetery (5th and Jefferson) on more than 40 pristine, rolling acres of Quincy’s river bluffs. This fall, thanks to the Friends of the Woodland Cemetery and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, the public has a special opportunity to step back in time and see the real ghosts of Quincy come to life.

This popular event features three unique presentations that uncover the stories of the people laid to rest at Woodland.

Tours are $15 per person. Reserve your tour by calling 217-222-1835 or visiting hsqac.org.

Tales from the Crypt Mausoleum Tours: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm and features stories of people interred inside the Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum.

The tour will acquaint you with stories told, visions seen and the culture of the unknown. Kae Blecha will be your psychic interpreter as you are transported to a time when mystery and intrigue reign. The 45 minute tour is completely housed within the main Mausoleum (four stairs to enter, no additional walking) and features three to four vignettes with actors.

Gone Too Soon: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6, 7, and 8 pm. In the late 19th century, it was not uncommon for young people to succumb to illness or injury. This walking tour of the cemetery explores the stories of those that were gone too soon. The 45 minute tour led by Kae Blecha includes several vignettes and features child actors at the main fountain.

Spirits and Scoundrels: Saturday, Oct. 21 and 28. See the gravestones, hear the stories and perhaps meet the phantoms that make up the diverse people laid to rest at historic Woodland Cemetery. Character portrayals will raise the dead for mystifying and fascinating tales of the early years of Quincy.

Halloween Ghost Tour: Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 6, 7 and 8 pm. Docents lead this 45 minute walking tour on the spookiest night of the year! A combination of the Spirits and Scoundrels themes and the Gone Too Soon stories, this is sure to be a haunted and historic experience for all.

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Strassenfest Returns To The John Wood Mansion STRASSENFEST AT THE MANSION Friday, Oct. 13 from 5 – 9 pm Governor John Wood Mansion 425 S. 12th St. Celebrate Quincy's German cultural heritage as the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) hosts the second annual Strassenfest at the Governor John Wood Mansion on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5 – 9 pm.

Drawing from the original Quincy Strassenfest, the Historical Society will put its unique twist on an old tradition!

The event will take place on the brick alley that runs through the grounds of the John Wood Mansion.

The evening will kick off at 5 pm with a ribbon cutting in honor of the Mansion's renovations, which were made possible

by the Quincy Preserves and HSQAC's Builder-level members. Following the ceremony, the Mansion and Livery will both be open for informal tours.

There will be live music from a local Quincy favorite, Jukebox Reloaded starting at 6 pm. Sparked by a tight horn section and made up of five music educators, Jukebox Reloaded is one of the most popular classic rock bands in western Illinois! The group covers hits by Chicago, Jimmy Buffett, The Temptations, The Eagles and more.

In addition to music, visitors will get a taste of German food and drinks including a beer tasting at the event.

Strassenfest admission is free to the public. For more information call 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org.

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Historic Trolley Tour Back By Popular Demand HISTORIC BREWERY TROLLEY TOUR Saturday, Nov. 4 at 1 pm The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s Historic Brewery and Trolley tours are back by popular demand! The tours will return on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Brewhouse at 9th and York streets. The tour will end with a beer tasting at a District tavern.

Dick Brother's Brewery, 9th & York

HISTORIC TAVERN TROLLEY TOUR Saturday, Nov. 4 at 3:30 pm

As early as the mid-1830s, Germans in Quincy began brewing their own beer; they considered beer to be liquid bread and believed that brewing beer would store the nourishing qualities of grain. At the peak of Quincy’s brewing industry, 18 breweries operated in the city. At that time, it was not unusual for Quincy beers to win notable industry prizes in the U.S.

Saloons and taverns were just as prevalent as breweries in early Quincy.

Many families ran successful saloons for several generations. Quincy’s riverfront and downtown were both full of saloons.

In 1897, there were 20 establishments on downtown Hampshire Street alone.

It is rumored that Abraham Lincoln even visited one saloon called The Apollo Gardens, also known as Old No. 9.

at each stop. Also, at the end of the tour, you will be able to go to Sammy O’Sullivan’s at 123 S. 4th St. for a posttour food special for an additional cost.

The Historic Brewery Trolley Tour will start at the History Museum, 332 Maine Street, at 1 pm and will run until 3 pm.

Over the course of the tour, you will visits six sites, including Quincy Brewery on Kentucky Street, Bluff Brewery on Bottom Road, Washington Brewery at 600 State Street, and the Dick Brother’s

The Historic Tavern Trolley Tour will start at 3:30 pm at the History Museum. It will consist of three stops before returning to the Museum. On the tour, you will hear the history and folklore concerning Quincy’s tavern trade, and you will have the opportunity to purchase drinks

The trolleys for both tours will load 15 minutes before their scheduled start times. For more information or to reserve your seat, call 217-222-1835 or visit the HSQAC offices in the Visitor’s Center at John Wood Mansion, 12th and State Street.

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Quincy Kicks Off Illinois' 200th Birthday!

On December 3, 1818, with only 34,620 residents, Illinois became the nation's 21st state! The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is planning a year of activities to commemorate Illinois' 200th birthday!

VISIONS AND DECISIONS: EARLY STATEHOOD OF ILLINOIS Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1:15 pm History Museum (332 Maine Street)

The kick off celebration will begin on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the History Museum when three local historians will examine the early history of Illinois. The afternoon will begin with a reception with the speakers at 1:15 pm. The presentations will begin at 2 pm with a program entitled "Visions and Decisions: Early Statehood of Illinois." The event is free and open to the public.

It is sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Interpretive Center.

Historians will also discuss the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which brought many settlers to what is now Illinois, and how the new state came to prohibit slavery. Speakers include Warren Speckhart, Dr. Neil Wright and Reg Ankrom.

Descended from one of Adams County’s first pioneer families in far Western Illinois, Speckhart will discuss some of the traditional history passed down through the generations of his first family. Speckhart is a well known Adams County farmer and retired school teacher, and has been active in sharing the history of “old Adams.”

Dr. Wright, assistant professor of political science at Quincy University, will examine the tensions—both personal and political—with which Thomas Jefferson struggled to envision a free republic in a land in which all but one state had legalized slavery. His topic will be, “Illinois, the Northwest Ordinance, and Thomas Jefferson’s Republican Vision.”

Ankrom, local historian, will discuss the issue that nearly derailed Illinois’ attempt to become a state and the controversy it caused after statehood. The title of Ankrom’s talk will be, “Illinois: Slave State.”

For more information about the program call 217-222-1835. For more information on local and statewide events visit illinois200.com.

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Discover Your Heritage During Family History Month Every family has its own history, and these events, personalities and traditions make each family unique.

Whether you’re new to genealogy, or have devoted a lifetime to it, there are many ways to investigate your past and celebrate National Family History Month this October!

From making a family tree to creating a personal history book, Great River Genealogical Society (GRGS) members are devoted genealogists. They pour through collections of family group sheets, photographs, copies of census reports, notes and more. These are all building blocks of our past.

Henry Pratt, GRGS President, has devoted three decades to his own family research and has written his own family history book entitled, Dusty Country Roads: Tracing the Footprints of the Pratt Clan.

“There is something within a person which brings on the desire to go back to his roots,” Pratt says. “Perhaps it is the onset of ‘middle age,’ those years of Henry Pratt maturation and acceptance of what life has dealt to us in happiness, joys and sorrows. An attempt to chronicle the years with some kind of historical perspective is both rewarding and stimulating.

“Looking back on my life events and the loss of siblings and parents, my desire to write about my family as well as World War II deepened,” he says.

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Through his research he found a cousin who is a professional Genealogist and planted a seed for him to write his own book.

“One of my siblings was also involved in writing what became a chapter in the book. I began to write details of our immediate family and as my research proceeded, I added to the information.

I just wrote as time permitted over 30 years.”

The book has chapters dedicated to Pratt's parents and siblings and to the setting for which they were born and raised in West Virginia. His efforts help to define some of the vague past of which none of him or his family knew very much about. The book delves into the family’s deeper roots, history, WWII legacy, and more. Chapters are also dedicated to his grandparents and their families. The book also includes newspaper clippings, photos, maps, handwritten letters, military documents, family group sheets and more.

He says the GRGS members share tips, ideas and information that are a real help in one's genealogy search.

“My involvement with GRGS has been beneficial in that I am in fellowship with others who are doing the same thing and ideas for research come forth."

Membership in GRGS exposes a person to a wide array of interesting programs.

Members also receive quarterly issues of the organization’s publication The Yellow Jacket, according to Pratt.

Have you been curious about your family tree but just aren’t sure where to start? Members of the GRGS are

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available every Tuesday to assist in ancestor research at Quincy Public Library (QPL), 526 Jersey Street, from 10 am – 12 pm in the Illinois Room.

The volunteers can show you how to use local history material and point out additional options for researching your family. No appointment is needed. QPL also offers free online resources to library card holders. For more information, to become a GRGS member or to sign up for The Yellow Jacket, visit gr-gs.org.

Historical records and materials are also available from the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. The organization maintains a collection of more than 20,000 items documenting the community’s architectural and social history from the formation of the county in 1825 to the present. The collection contains photographic images, maps, prints, drawings, diaries, books and even physical objects.

Research hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 am – 2 pm at the John Wood Mansion’s Visitor’s Center and Library at 425 S. 12th Street. To make an appointment call 217-222-1835.

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Behind Closed Doors Home Tour is Oct. 14 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS FALL HOME TOUR Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 am – 4 pm QuincyPreserves.org

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Do you ever wonder what the inside of Quincy's historic homes looks like? Would you like amazing interior design ideas? Do you appreciate historic architecture? Then mark your calendar to gain entrance to some of the most spectacular houses in Quincy on Sunday, Oct. 14! The Quincy Preserves Fall Home Tour will allow you to take a peek inside six featured homes, each with its own unique architectural style and history!

The “Behind Closed Doors” tour will include some houses that have been beautifully restored since their debut on the tour more than a decade ago. There are also homes that will be making their first appearance during this annual event.

Two of this year's featured homes have roots from the 1850s and highlight original hand-cut logs and stones.

As always, each residence on the tour is embellished with the skilled craftsmenship and designs of many Quincy architects. The homes have an abundance of domestic and imported materials and decorative beauty created by the artisans of past eras. These qualities represent the styles, culture, heritage and lifestyles of past days, and provide an interesting educational experience.

2017 Fall featured homes are located at: 1680 Maine Street, 2160 Maine Street, 2332 York Street, 319 Spruce Street, 432 North 20th Street and 2531 Prentiss Avenue.

Since its inception in the mid-1970s, Quincy Preservers has encouraged owners of historically and architecturally significant structures to restore and maintain them to their

original condition. Since that time, many homes and buildings have been preserved. This movement continues throughout the entire city.

The annual home tour also raises funds for the organization to provide financial assistance toward preservation and/or restoration work at locations including Washington Theater, Woodland Cemetery, Dr. Richard Eell's House, the Villa Kathrine, the History Museum and renovations currently taking place at the Governor John Wood Mansion.

Advance tickets are $12 and the day of the tour they will be $15. You may purchase tickets in advance of the home tour at the following Quincy locations: Kirlin’s, Emerald City Jewelers, Adam Florist or in Hannibal at the Law Offices of Dempsey and Dempsy or Java Jive. Tickets are also on sale online at quincypreserves.org. Visit 2332 York to claim your advance ticket or to purchase day-of-event tickets with a credit or debit card.

Renovations at JW Mansion The Governor John Wood Mansion, one of the oldest and most iconic homes in Illinois, is undergoing significant renovations this fall. The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) has planned more than $31,000 in painting projects, HVAC upgrades, building repairs and restoration projects. Both the John Wood Mansion and History Museum at 4th and Maine are part of these improvements.

The beautiful wrap-around porch at the founder’s home is getting a major overhaul with several rotted floorboards, balusters, stairs and railings being either repaired or replaced.

Included in the restoration efforts are extensive painting projects on the north side of the Mansion, several shutters and doors, and the entire picket fence at the edge of the property will be power washed and painted. Work is being done by Paul Womack (painting), Daniel Nutt (carpentry) and Freiburg Construction (restoration.)

The Historical Society depends on the community and its members to continue to preserve and protect these iconic buildings. The HSQAC would like to thank both the Quincy Preserves for a $7,500 grant and HSQAC Builder level members who helped fund the project. For more information please call the HSQAC offices at 217-222-1835.

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Washington Theater Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show Bring your sense of humor and some friends to watch the movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show, at Washington Theatre this October! Since 1975, the movie has been a cult classic. Over the years, some fans of the film have begun to interact with the movie. They dress in costume, use props, and even perform alongside the movie!

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 pm

Washington Theater 427 Hampshire Rocky Horror Picture Show is a B-movie musical comedy. The story begins when a couple whose car breaks down must call for help. Stranded, they make their way to a nearby castle only to find the most bizarre things happening! Many memorable songs are featured in the film including the pop hit, "Time Warp."

You are invited to view the movie and participate in the fun on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Washington Theater. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm. Minors must have a parent in attendance as the film is rated R. Admission is $5.

Attendees will have two options for viewing. They may choose to sit in the “No Throw Zone,” or they may sit in a participation area to interact with the movie. Participants can purchase a “Viewing Kit” for $5 at the door.

Adam Duesterhaus, Washington Theatre Board Chair explains the concept of the viewing kits: “Dating back to the mid-70's, when the movie was released, a few showings in select cities experienced viewers actually interacting with the movie... at times yelling and throwing props during certain scenes.

Basically when a character does something, YOU do the same thing!"

“Participants will cover their head with newspaper during a rain scene or throw Scott Brand toilet paper in the air when they hear 'Great Scott!’ for example."

“Outside kits will be allowed in the theater. Prohibited items include wet foods like hot dogs, prunes and buttered toast,” Duesterhaus said. “Again, you don't have to buy a kit to get it in, it's something to make it more fun!”

Movie newbies will be given How-To Watch Info Cards explaining how and when to release their Viewing Kit items.

Seating will be provided. Refreshments will also be for sale.

C-SC Presents "A Night With Edward Albee" A NIGHT WITH EDWARD ALBEE November 2 – 4 at 7:30 pm Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 pm

C-SC Mabee Little Theatre Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will present A Night with Edward Albee in three absurdist one-act plays November 2 – 4 at 7:30 and Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 pm. Professor Kent Miller assumes both stage and technical direction

Edward Albee, a playwright known for his Pulitzer Prize winning Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, satirized the American family, exposing their not-soperfect lives and cynically false values with biting wit. Three plays have been chosen for A Night with Edward Albee including The Sandbox, Fam and Yam and The American Dream.

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CHINA SOUL COMING TO QUINCY THE MARTIAL ARTISTS & ACROBATS OF TIANJIN, CHINA Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm QJHS Morrison Theatre Audiences of all ages will be in awe as they witness a spectacular performance as China Soul: Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, China take the stage for Quincy Civic Music Association's season opener! The show will be held at Morrison Theatre in Quincy Junior High School on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm.

“China Soul is one of the best acrobatic and martial art troupes from a country of famously skilled Kung Fu and circus athletes,” says Liz Berghofer, Quincy Civic Music Association (QCMA) Board of Directors.

The show features glittering costumes, breathtaking acrobatics and magnificent feats of athletic daring. This performance highlights China Soul's international awardwinning acts and is the first time the group has toured North America.

Chinese acrobatics are an ancient performing art with roots during the time when fighting monks guarded temples using the art of Kung-Fu. Even farmers and peasants would train in these art forms and vie for prizes in acrobatic competition.

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With more than 100 of the best acrobatic and martial artists in the world, the troupe from Tianjin mixes illusions, aerial stunts, magic, juggling acts, amazing feats of contortion, plus beautiful ballet moves and ferocious sword dances. With unparalleled grace and precision, they execute astonishing acts which are enhanced with eyecatching costumes, makeup, elaborate props and beautiful Chinese music.

A favorite all over the world, The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, China have performed since 1948 with organizations including Ringling, and Barnum and Bailey Circuses; Cirque du Soleil; Big Apple Circus; Swiss Knie Bros.; National Circus and in many other international circus

troupes. The Tianjin Troupe has won many international prizes, toured more than 40 countries and entertained over a million people.

Tickets are $25 in advance at Hy-Vee Broadway and Harrison Streets; Kirlin's; Brown Drug; Quincy Steamboat; Second String Music; Quincy School Music Center and Java Jive (Hannibal.) Individual tickets at the door are $27. Students through high school age are always admitted free to QCMA concerts. Many college students are also admitted free with student identification cards.

QCMA Season Tickets On Sale Now! Purchase your Quincy Civic Music Association Season Tickets now for substantial savings. For just $75, you'll experience 5 amazing shows including China Soul - Wednesday, October 11th Arkansas Brass - Saturday, December 9th VOCES8 (Brittish a capella ensemble) Saturday, February 17th GOITSE (Irish folk music) Wednesday, Feburary 28th Jupiter String Quartet - Saturday, April 14th Children under 18 are admitted free to all QCMA events!

QCMA Season Ticket Holders also receive free or discounted concerts for performances through the Hannibal and Keokuk Concert Associations.

Season tickets are available online at www.quincycivicmusic. org or can be purchased at the Arts Quincy offices in the Oakley Lindsay Center during regular business hours. Tickets are also available by mail to Quincy Civic Music Association, P.O. Box 1165, Quincy IL 62306. For further information, call 217-224-5499. And, follow QCMA on Facebook.

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Harriet the Spy HARRIET THE SPY Oct. 26 – 28 at 7:30 pm Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 pm Quincy Community Theatre A good spy never gets caught, but should a good spy really record everything she hears, even if it’s hurtful?

It’s a question all young spies—and grownups—must answer for themselves, and no children’s novel asks it better than Harriet the Spy. Opening at Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) this October, Harriet the Spy tells the story of an aspiring young writer named Harriet. With the encouragement of her beloved nanny, Ole Golly, Harriet keeps notebooks of her observations. Every afternoon, Harriet practices by following a spy route and recording everything. Her route takes her behind the grocery store, up one fire escape, inside a dumbwaiter, in the school yard and all the while Harriet writes everything down!

But when Harriet’s private notebook is read by her classmates and her snooping is exposed, Harriet discovers that her brutally honest opinions can hurt her friendships and others’ feelings.

“I remember reading Harriet the Spy as a kid and having lots of conflicting thoughts,” said Kelsey Celek, Director of Student Theatre. “Was it okay for Harriet to spy on her neighbors? Should she have written mean things about her friends, even if those things were true? It was odd but also enlightening to read a story that didn’t give clear cut answers, but instead forced its protagonist down a complicated and very grown-up path. Harriet has to create her own answers about honesty, research, judgement, pursuing a goal, and what to do with what she knows.”

Harriet’s lesson—to choose kindness instead of raw honesty—is a difficult lesson to both teach and learn. Yet, Harriet the Spy does this beautifully while cementing a secret, underlying message in the story: follow your passion.

Harriet’s determination to write and continue writing, even after being discovered, has inspired generations of children to work hard in pursuit of their dreams.

It’s easy to see why Harriet the Spy has cemented itself at the forefront of children’s literature since it was originally

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Romantic Musical written and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh in 1964. The story even had the honor of becoming the first film produced

by Nickelodeon. Now, Leslie Brody’s skillful adaptation is allowing it to come to the QCT stage!

Tickets are $10, and are on sale now. Performances are October 26 – 29, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

SHE LOVES ME Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 & 7 - 9 at 7:30 pm Sundays, Dec. 3 & 10 at 2 pm SHE LOVES ME AUDITIONS Oct. 2 & 3 By Appointment Quincy Community Theatre Find true love where you least imagine it in one of Broadway’s most romantic musical comedies – She Loves Me. Auditions for the Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) production are Monday, Oct. 2 and Tuesday, Oct. 3 by appointment for men and women ages 18 and over. She Loves Me will run November 30 – December 3 and 7 – 10.

Recently produced on Broadway, She Loves Me tells the tale of two opposing coworkers who find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals. When love takes an unexpected turn, the pair discovers that perhaps they’ve found love in someone they never would have imagined. Based on the play that became the film, You’ve Got Mail, this romantic musical by the composers of Fiddler on the Roof will have laughs roaring and hearts soaring!

She Loves Me is under the direction of Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen. Fun roles are available for men and women.

Those auditioning will be asked to prepare a minute of a song of their choice. A piano accompanist will be available.

Auditionees will also read from the script, currently available online.

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

Tickets are $22 – 24, on sale Monday, Nov. 6. Performances are Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 and 7 – 10, Thursday – Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees begins at 2 pm.

For tickets, to volunteer backstage, or to serve as an usher, visit 1qct.org or call the QCT Box Office, located in the Oakley-Lindsay Center, at 217-222-3209.

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EXPLORE, DREAM & 'DISCOVER' New and Old Favorites Coming to QCT in 2018!

Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) invites the Tri-States to "Discover" in 2018 with a brand new season of live theatrical events!

“In planning the 2018 season we were drawn to stories about identity

and the discovery for one’s true self,” said Brandon Thomsen, QCT Artistic Director. “As an audience member or as a volunteer, participants at QCT discover more of who they are and what they are capable of doing.”

Audiences will also have the opportunity to discover new productions including international megahits, newer works and family favorites, every show produced as part of this thrilling season is making its QCT debut!

Get Involved: Audience Member, Audition, Volunteer Audiences can catch every moment of the 2018 Season while receiving discounted tickets with Season Tickets. Packages are available for all schedules. Season Tickets are available to new Season Ticket holders beginning Monday, Oct. 16. Current season ticket holders may renew their seats beginning Monday, Oct. 2, with guaranteed seating renewals for Fixed Season Ticket holders through Friday, Oct. 13.

QCT is encouraging everyone to get involved in the theatre this year! Aspiring actors of all ages, genders and races are encouraged to audition. Auditions are usually held 6 – 8 weeks before each show. More information on audition dates, requirements and tips are available on QCT’s website.

Volunteers will also be needed backstage to help with set construction and with the technology crew, and front of house ushers for each performance. For more information about how you can get

The 2018 Season ticket includes all of the following: BIG FISH (March 16-18 & 22-25) Edward Bloom has told stories of his incredible life for years.

Now his son wants to know the truth. This unforgettable musical adventure is based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture.

IS HE DEAD? (May 3-6 & 11-13) JeanFrançois Millet can’t sell a single painting.

Facing debtor’s prison, Millet’s friends concoct a plan to escape this sticky situation: play dead to start selling.

MAMMA MIA! (July 19-22 & 26-29) This beloved international smash-hit musical turns ABBA’s most electrifying songs into a story about a young bride, her mother, and the three men who could be her father.

GOOD PEOPLE (Sept. 13-16 & 21-23) Margie didn’t choose to lose her job, but she is choosing to do something about it! When an old friend who’s risen above their impoverished lifestyle moves back into town, Margie sees her ticket out.

But is her fate really in her hands?

THE WITCHES (Oct. 25-28; Season Ticket Student Theatre Bonus) When a young boy accidently stumbles into a convention of witches with an evil plot, he teams up with his grandmother to do the only thing you can do: fight back.

Based on the infamous Roald Dahl story, THE WITCHES is a frightfully fun time for the entire family.

ELF: THE MUSICAL (Dec. 6-9 & 13-16) Buddy is an elf—or, actually, a human raised by elves. When he discovers his real home is in New York City, Buddy goes on a grand adventure to find his dad and save Christmas.

Based on the New Line Cinema modern Christmas classic, ELF: THE MUSICAL is the best way to spread Christmas cheer!

involved with the 2018 Season or season ticket prices, call the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209 or visit 1qct.org. Box office hours are 10 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.

The 2018 Season is sponsored by Gardner Denver. Media Sponsors for the 2018 Season are STARadio, Spectrum Reach, WGEM, Herald-Whig, Media Development, KHQA and Arts Quincy.

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

Family & Student Theatre Productions: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (Feb. 9-11) Anne Shirley isn’t the boy her new family is expecting, but she’ll change the town of Avonlea forever with her vibrant spirit, imaginative nature, and unexpected adventures!

Based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is a musical story of love and belonging for all ages.

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ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” (June 14-17) Inspired

by Mo Willem’s popular books, ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” puts Elephant and Piggie in the spotlight with fun songs and stories your family will love. Fancy pool costume parties, snazzy songs about ice cream, a possible Pigeon appearance— anything is possible with this pair!

QCT ON THE ROAD: IMPRESSIONS OF YESTERDAY

(Touring April 23-June 9) Lauren and Sarah’s mom just bought an old trunk. Little do they know, famous artists and innovators are waiting inside to teach them about the Impressionist Movement.

ART EDUCATION

POLIS Offers Fall Classes Continue a lifetime of learning while relaxing in a comfortable academic setting through Quincy University’s POLIS (Pursuit of Learning in Society) organization. POLIS is one of Quincy’s most fun adult educational groups!

Choose from more than a dozen courses in a variety of subjects and hobbies.

Courses are attended by retirees and mature adults who share a love of learning. Classes are taught by university professors, field experts, religious leaders and researchers and are designed to open your mind and stimulate thinking about a variety of subjects. These subjects can include history, music, art, literature, biology, political science, philosophy, theology, criminal justice, law and business.

One highlight of the fall semester is a bus trip on Oct. 23 to the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis for a guided tour.

The ride to St. Louis is likely to be at the peak of the fall colors, which will be a delight in itself, according to Mary Ann Klein, POLIS Board President.

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The cost of POLIS is $15 per semester and each two-hour class is $4 to attend.

Anyone is welcome to bring friends and attend one class free of charge.

Most classes take place at QU’s North Campus from 2 – 4 pm. Classes are casual and in lecture format with no tests.

Attendees take a refreshment break.

For more information call 217-2285594, email polis@quincy.edu or visit the website for a full list of courses and more: quincy.edu/academics/continuingeducation-polis/.

Creative Courses at John Wood Express your creative side through personal enrichment and development classes this fall at John Wood Community College. A wide range of non-credit programs are designed to meet the interests and needs of individuals in the tri-state area.

Come explore, create and learn through courses that touch on floral design, digital photography, memorabilia preservation and more!

For more information on these and other Community Based Outreach classes, call 217-641-4941 or visit jwcc.edu/communityed.

Not sure if POLIS is for you? Try one class free. Walk-in, sit down and enjoy!

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Big Read Activities Continue During October FIVE SKIES AUTHOR TALK Thursday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 pm FISH AND CRAWDADS & TURTLES, OH MY! Friday, Oct. 6 at 1 pm WESTERN ROUND-UP Friday, Oct. 6 at 6 pm Mill Creek Farm Join the fun with NEA Big Read events which continue in October at Quincy Public Library! Three outstanding books all reflecting the themes of courage, resourcefulness and the great outdoors have inspired exciting activities for all members of the family. This year's selections include Five Skies by Ron Carlson for teens and adults, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen for 3 – 6 graders and Flat Stanley Goes Camping by Jeff Brown and Macky Pamintaun for the youngest readers.

FIVE SKIES AUTHOR TALK

Five Skies author Ron Carlson will present a book discussion via Skype on

Thursday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 pm during an Author Talk. Adult readers will appreciate being able to chat with him and ask questions.

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FISH AND CRAWDADS & TURTLES, OH MY!

Kids will get to see and touch fish, crawdads and turtles, while they learn more about wildlife conservation with Van Grissom from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on Friday, Oct. 6 at 1 pm in the Children’s Department.

WESTERN ROUND-UP

Teens will have a blast at the Western Round-Up at Mill Creek Farm also on Friday, Oct. 6. A free hayride, bonfire, wiener roast and corn maze will keep them busy starting at 6 pm. Participants will need to provide their own transportation to and from the event.

Library programs are free and open to the public, but reservations are requested.

For a complete list of library programs and services, visit quincylibrary.org.

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EXHIBITIONS JWCC Heath Gallery Sally Poole Kintz October 2 - November 3 Debra Scoggins Myers November 13 - January 2, 2018

Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Permanent Collection May 26 – December 6

Quincy Art Center

Brenda Benson’s finished pieces are rainbow paintings that reach off the wall towards the viewer.

C-SC Mabee Gallery

Thompsen & Sperry Gallery Exhibit September 11 - October 31 Conover, Kosciak and Weise Exhibit November 9 - December 13

Satellite Exhibit at Broadway Hy-Vee: Amanda Brown September 27 - November 28 Blane Barnes November 29 - February 6, 2018

Platonia & Tea Vessel [as] Subject Matter Exhibit September 8 – November 2 Exquisite Corpse October 4 - November 2 Mary S. Oakley Lee Lindsay Showcase November 17 - January 11, 2018

Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Mall: Fall Colors of Street Rodding Exhibit October 13 – October 19

Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: David F. Driesback August 16 - October 17 Brenda Benson October 18 - December 12

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Alumni Art Exhibition September 18 – October 13 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

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

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

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Oct. 1 - 10 Sunday, Oct. 1 QSO: Awakenings 3 pm, Morrison Theater, QJHS qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 Free for kids & students!

Monday, Oct. 2 QCT: She Loves Me Auditions Oct. 3, By Appointment Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Oct. 1 - 10 Cont.

Thursday, Oct. 5 Semi-Annual Book Sale 12 - 6:30 pm, Oct. 6 & 7 from 10 am - 4:30 pm QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

Saturday, Oct. 7 HSQAC: Oktoberfest Trolley Tours 1 & 3 pm, $10 History Museum, Dick Bros. Brewery 217-222-1835

Saturday, Oct. 7 Woodland Cemetery Tours Oct. 13, 14, 21, 28, 31 Woodland Cemetery 217-222-1835

Friday, Oct. 6 QPL: Western Round Up 6 pm, Mill Creek Farm QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309

Oct. 11 - 14

Wednesday, Oct. 11 QCMA: The Martial Artists & Acrobats of Tianjin, China 7:30 pm, Morrison Theater QuincyCivicMusic.org

Friday, Oct. 13 Strassenfest at the Mansion 5 - 9 pm, John Wood Mansion 217-222-1835 FREE

Free for kids & students!

Oct. 11 - 14 Cont.

Friday, Oct. 13 Early Tin Dusters Street Rod Art Contest Awards 7 pm, Quincy Mall FREE QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, Oct. 14 Behind Closed Doors Home Tour 10 am - 4 pm, $12-15 QuincyPreserves.org

Saturday, Oct. 14 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery 10 am–1 pm ,The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Oct. 15 - 26

Friday, Oct. 20 QPL Protecting Your Data 10 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or FREE 217-222-1309

Oct. 15 - 26 Cont.

Sunday, Oct. 22 QSYC Fall Concert 6 pm Trinity United Church of Christ qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

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Oct. 27 - 31 Thursday, Oct. 26 mARkeT Match Making Mixer 6 - 9 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org FREE

Thursday, Oct. 26 QCT: Harriet the Spy 7:30 pm, Oct. 27 & 28 2 pm, Oct. 29 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Friday, Oct. 27 QPL Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree 10:30 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Sunday, Oct. 29 Quincy Concert Band 2:30 pm, Morrison Theatre, QJHS quincyconcertband@gmail.com

Sunday, Oct. 29 Sunday Music Series, 4:30 pm, Vermont Street Methodist Church 217-228-2866

Oct. 27 - 31 Cont.

Friday, Oct. 27 Halloween Art Crawl 6 - 10 pm, QuincyArtCenter.org

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Saturday, Oct. 28 Rocky Horror Picture Show Doors Open 7:30 pm; Show at 8 pm Washington Theater

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Nov. 1 - 6 Saturday, Nov. 4 Artisan Holiday Market 10 am - 4 pm The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, Nov. 4 HSQAC: Trolley Tour 1 pm & 3:30 pm History Museum 217-222-1835

Sunday, Nov. 5 Illinois Bicentennial Celebration Quincy Kick Off Event 2 pm, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Interpretive Center, FREE 217-222-1835

Nov. 1 - 6 Cont.

Sunday, Nov. 5 QU: Hawk Express Jazz Concert 3 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music (17th & Seminary Rd.) 217-228-5432 ext 3159 FREE

Nov. 7 - 13 Cont.

Saturday, Nov. 11 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery 10 am–1 pm ,The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Nov. 7 - 13 Monday, Nov. 6 QPL Marionette Show 6 pm, Nov. 7, 9, 10 & 11 at 10:15 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Saturday, Nov. 11 QU: Flute Day 8:30 am; Recital at 3 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music 217-228-5432 ext 3159 FREE

Saturday, Nov. 11 QU: Watercolor Workshop 9 am - 4 pm; followed by Ken Holder Gallery Reception 217-228-5267

Friday, Nov. 17 QPL: Money Smart Seminar 3 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or FREE 217-222-1309

Friday, Nov. 17 Mary S. Oakley - Lee Lindsay Artists Showcase, 7 - 9 pm The Art Center FREE QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, Nov. 18 Gobble Gobble Workshop 10 am - 12 pm, $16 The Art Center Studio QuincyArtCenter.org

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Nov. 14 - 19 Cont.

Saturday, Nov. 18 QSO: Heroes & Heroines Family Concert, 7 pm, Morrison Theater, QJHS qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 Free for kids & students!

Sunday, Nov. 5 Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Parties, 3–5 pm, The Art Center Studio QuincyArtCenter.org

Nov. 20 - 30 Sunday, Nov. 19 QU: Showcase & Pops Concert 3 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music (17th & Seminary Rd.) machowi@quincy.edu FREE

Sunday, Nov. 19 Sunday Music Series Broadway Bound, 4 pm Unitarian Church 217-228-2866

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Wednesday, Nov. 22 QPL Craft Corner 1 pm, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Nov. 20 - 30 Cont.

Thursday, Nov. 30 QCT: She Loves Me 7:30 pm, Dec. 1 & 2, 7 - 9 2 pm, Dec. 3 & 10 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

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FREE BACK-TO-BACK CONCERTS! Quincy Concert Band & Sunday Music Series Oct. 29

QUINCY CONCERT BAND “LUX” Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 pm QJHS Morrison Theater

With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in mind, the Quincy Concert Band presents a truly uplifting concert drawn from the Genevan motto, Post tenebras,lux (After the darkness, light), and celebrating the idea of light in the church, in the world and in the soul. The Quincy Concert Band will present its concert, “Lux,” at 2:30 pm on Sunday, Oct. 29, in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School.

Conductor Dr. Trent Hollinger has selected pieces that are drawn from religious ideas and are uplifting in nature.

The concert will open with two brass choirs on opposite ends of the stage performing a Renaissance-style work titled "Cazon Septimi Tom a 8 No. 2" by Giovanni Gabrielli. The work was performed in Italian cathedrals throughout the Reformation and is important in the history of the Catholic Church.

“The words, ‘Give Us This Day,’ from the Lord’s Prayer touch on the idea of being immediately and vividly alive in the moment, and reflect the reason why live music can be so immediate and compelling,” Dr. Hollinger said in the program notes. “The music of the slower first movement is deeply searching, while that of the highly energized second movement is at times joyful or sternly sober.”

The band will also perform Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumqua (Light and Gold)” Originally written for choir, the work is based on a short poem by Edward Esch and is deeply personal and meditative for audiences.

“Quincy Concert Band is excited to share these moving works with Quincy,” Dr. Hollinger said. “These, along with several other works, will create a tapestry of sounds that celebrate the light that religious institutions like the church have brought into the world.”

There is no charge for admission, however, donations are appreciated to assist with the band’s expenses.

The Quincy Concert Band is an all-volunteer wind ensemble that performs a spring and fall concert each year. Members of the band come from all walks of life. The band rehearses weekly leading up to performances.

For information regarding this concert or to join the band, please contact Dr. Hollinger at quincyconcertband@gmail. com or Board of Directors President John Schnieder at jschneid93@gmail.com. The band can also be found on Facebook at facebook.com/quincyconcertband.

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SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES: ROLE OF THE PIPE ORGAN Sunday, Oct. 29 at 4:30 pm Vermont Street Methodist Church, 818 Vermont Vermont Street Methodist Church will host a Sunday Music Series concert on October 29. Celebrate the Role of the Pipe Organ with Dr. Ann Behrens, who is the music director and organist at the church, and numerous choirs and instrumental ensembles from the area.

A wide variety of works will demonstrate the many ways the instrument is used in both sacred worship and secular musical selections. The concert begins at 4:30 pm.

Ann Behrens, the Vermont Street “The pipe organ is an UMC organist, sits at the church's important tool for leading elaborate pipe organ. worship and as a solo and H-W Photo/Michael Kipley accompaniment instrument,” Dr. Behrens says. “The instrument can also be used for more secular occasions. One number will feature 'Happy Birthday' in a variety of styles, including Bach, Beethoven, Scott Joplin and John Phillip Sousa.”

Many musicians are participating in the concert, including the Handbell Choir, the adult Chancel Choir from Vermont Street Methodist Church, and the Quincy University Chamber Choir a brass quartet, a string and flute ensemble and solo harp. A piano and organ duet as well as a more unusual organ duet will also be featured.

Many of these musicians will combine their talents in the final piece. The organ, piano, handbells, brass quartet and choir will perform in Joel Raney’s arrangement of "A Mighty Fortress." It will incorporate elements of the Widor Toccata from "Symphony No. 5."

Other performers include: Sarah Javaux, Chancel Choir accompanist, harp and the piano; Rhonda Basinger, organ; Amy Stollberg, director of the Quincy University Chamber Choir; Justin Bangert, trumpet; Keith Wiemelt, trumpet; Mike Saul, French Horn; Kent Kanauss, trombone; Stephanie Javaux, violin; Suzi Duker, flute; and the members of each of the participating choirs.

The church is thankful to the Quincy community members who supported the recent renovations to the church’s organ, which is one of the largest instruments in town. The organ plays a key role in the church's musical heritage. The restoration of the organ's electrical system cost $50,000. Light refreshments will be served after the performance as a token of appreciation for those who contributed to the renovation campaign.

A free will offering will be collected at the door to support Sunday Music Series. Contact Dr. Phyllis Robertson, SMS Chairperson, for more information at 217-228-2866.

70 Years of Musical Theatre During Free Concert NOVEMBER SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES Sunday, Nov. 19 at 4 pm Unitarian Church,1479 Hampshire

The Sunday Music Series will present Broadway Bound on November 19. Join Drew Quintero, Jillian Miller, Brandon Thomsen and Emily DePauw as they take you on a musical journey through the past 70 years of musical theatre.

Each musician has been featured on stage, not only in Quincy, but around the country. Quintero, Miller, Thomsen and DePauw have crafted an afternoon of entertainment that will

appeal to the musical theatre lover in all of us. The performance will include classics like "Carousel" to today’s newest Broadway sensation, "Dear Evan Hansen."

The concert will begin at 4 pm in the Unitarian Church, 1479 Hampshire.

A free will offering will be collected at the door. Contact Dr. Phyllis Robertson, SMS Chairperson, for more information at 217-228-2866.

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Symphony Opens 70th Season 'Milestones'

Be a Symphony Superhero at Fun Family Concert AWAKENINGS Sunday, Oct. 1, 3 pm HEROES & HEROINES Saturday, Nov. 18, 7 pm QJHS Morrison Theater Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association's 70th season will commence on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 3 pm. Milestones will be under the direction of Dr. Bruce Briney at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater.

The first concert for the year, Awakenings, juxtaposes innovation with tradition. Each piece represents a unique awakening for its composer. Emily Hart, Quincy-native and Emily Hart educator at Western Illinois University in Macomb, will be the featured soloist on “Oboe Concerto in A Minor,” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Bring the kids for a fun, Heroes & Heroines Family Concert on Saturday,

Nov. 18 at 7 pm, also in Morrison Theater.

This fun event features recognizable tunes from Disney, Star Wars and other fan favorites!

Orchestra selections include “Disney’s New Classics,” which highlights music from Aladdin, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story comes to life in a terrific medley, skillfully arranged for orchestra. It’s a powerful, dramatic piece that captures the spirit of this epic tale and its heroine, Jyn Erso.

Additional concert selections depict the sense of adventure, courage and fun in popular hero-themed music from Disney’s Frozen to Super Man and the Justice League.

Children can come dressed as their favorite superhero, princess or mythical character! Fun activities will be available in the lobby. Families should arrive a half hour early to participate.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Quincy Hy-Vee stores, Sturhahn Jewelers or the Symphony

Office at 200 N. 8th St. Individual concert tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for senior citizens. Children 18 and under are free and encouraged to attend with their families!

Season tickets offer a great savings over single ticket prices and are available now.

Included in the price are 10 QSOA events at $70 for adults and $60 for seniors.

First time subscribers can buy one season ticket and get a second free! Ask about the special promotional offer. Call 217-222-2856 or visit qsoa.org for more information.

Symphony Youth Chorus Fall Concert Oct. 22 Auditions Coming For Youth Chorus & Orchestra QSYC FALL CONCERT Sunday, Oct. 22, 6 pm Trinity United Church of Christ 2020 S. 24th Street Some of the most talented area youth vocalists in grades 3 – 12 have recently auditioned and been selected to perform in the elite Quincy Symphony Youth Chorus. Don’t miss the group’s upcoming fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6 pm at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S. 24th Street.

The QAYC is comprised of two groups.

Kinderchor features the youngest students. This group will showcase songs that embrace themes of peace, hope and liberty. The Concert Choir will present a wide variety of multi-cultural songs including Polish folk songs, Irish melodies, American folk hymns and more.

Free will donations will be collected from the general public. The concert is free for Quincy Symphony Orchestra season ticket holders. A reception will follow the performance.

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Founded in 1995, the QAYC offers quality vocal training and heightened appreciation of choral music to these children. The organization seeks to supplement school and church choral training with focused preparation and performance of excellent treble chorus literature, including both secular and sacred music, appropriate for both girls and boys with youth voices.

The Youth Chorus perform two concerts each year, plus one performance with QSOA. Stay tuned for information on the next round of auditions in December!

QAYO AUDITIONS Sunday, Oct. 8

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orchestral literature and have fun!

Candidates must have at least three years of playing experience. The audition is required to determine proficiency and determine seating Quincy Symphony Youth Orchestra

orchestral arrangements. String players are especially encouraged to audition.

Auditions are Sunday, Oct. 8 for Quincy Area Youth Orchestra (QYAO.) Students in 7 – 12 grades and all new and returning members are encouraged to audition.

Those selected will rehearse weekly through March and perform in two concerts. These shows include a sideby-side performance with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra in February and a QYO spring concert in March.

The QAYO provides students an opportunity to create music in an orchestra setting, improve reading and ensemble skills and perform standard

For more information and audition details visit qsoa.org. To schedule an audition appointment call the Symphony Office at 217-222-2856.

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College Fall Concert Schedule Culver-Stockton College

C-SC Fall Concerts

Culver-Stockton College’s fall concert theme Of Heaven and Earth will feature the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and the Wind Ensemble on Saturday, Oct. 14. The concert's exciting finale will include students from the Canton R-5 High School Choir singing with the college students. The concert is a “sendoff” for the choir groups as they embark on a tour through Iowa in late October.

The C-SC Jazz Ensemble will continue a year-long celebration of 100 years of jazz history with performance on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 pm. The first true jazz recordings appeared in 1917. Adding to the commemorative celebration, the ensemble will welcome the Chamber Choir as well as featured solo vocalists to sing with the band in selections that honor jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santomaria and more.

Echoing the choir’s tribute to Heaven and Earth, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present a fall concert entitled Mother Earth on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 pm. The concert will pay tribute to the famous composer David Maslanka, a wind band master who recently passed away.

The C-SC Division of Fine, Applied and Literary Arts offers concerts free to the public as part of its Performing Arts and Academic and Cultural Events programming. For more information call 573-288-6346 or visit culver.edu.

JWCC’s Concert Choir, Band and Vocal Show Ensemble will provide a showcase to appeal to all ages.

Admission is $5 for adults. Students are admitted free of charge. Proceeds from the event will support the groups’ tours.

The concert will take place in conjunction with the The Art Center's Halloween Art Crawl reception, taking place in the lobby of the auditorium from 6 – 8 pm. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Find more details on page 27!

Junior saxophonist, Ernest Baker, will be featured on his tenor saxophone in the ballad, "In a Sentimental Mood." Senior violin major, Rebecca McIsaac, will be featured in an arrangement of "Sway."

Vocalist, Sam Dust, will sing a well-known tune by Frank Sinatra, "All of Me." The concert is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Christine Damm at dammch@quincy.edu or call 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.

An American Tapestry, QU Flute Day Nov. 11 QU Choir Concert The Quincy University Music Program will Quincy University’s three choirs will perform An American Tapestry concert this October. The choirs will perform musical selections composed during particularly important moments in American history. QU history students will research the songs and produce presentations to be projected while the songs are performed.

The Concert Choir will sing songs from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. QU’s newest vocal ensemble, Vocalocity will sing songs from the World War II era.

The Chamber Choir will perform songs from the Revolutionary War through the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The concert is Sunday, Oct. 22 beginning at 7:30 in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, located on QU’s north campus (17th and Seminary Road.) For more information or to register, contact Amy Stollberg by calling call 217-228-5090.

JWCC To Present Fall Annual Fall Jazz Concert Oct. 27 Audiences will be treated to a wide Concert at QU variety of vocal and instrumental selections performed by talented area students at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department Fall Music Concert. The annual event is Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 pm in the JWCC Paul Heath Center Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium.

Quincy University Jazz Band

The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its annual Fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 pm in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, located on QU’s North Campus at 7th and Seminary Road.

host a Flute Day on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, located on QU’s North Campus (17th and Seminary Road.) Area high school flute players will spend the day rehearsing music and learning about the flute. The day will culminate with a concert at 3 pm. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Christine Damm at dammch@quincy.edu or call 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.

Annual Showcase and Pops Concert Nov. 19 The Quincy University Band will hold its annual Marching Band Showcase and Pops Concert on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3 pm in the Connie Niemann Center for Music located at QU’s North campus (17th and Seminary Road.)

The concert is free and open to the public. It will feature music from the QU Hawk Marching Band’s fall season as well as music by the QU Symphonic Band.

For more information or to register, contact Bill Machold at machowi@quincy.edu.

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Halloween Art Crawl Oct. 27

More Venues Participating In This Popular Event ART CRAWL Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 10 pm The Art Crawl is a lively and engaging series of community-wide exhibitions organized by The Art Center twice each year. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life travel to various venues to meet and greet with artists, view their work and browse locally-owned businesses. Many venues will also have a reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and small businesses will be among those to host these outstanding free exhibitions on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 10 pm.

Art Crawl has received an incredible response from Quincy and the surrounding community. This year, patrons will be able to visit up to fourteen venues in Quincy and Canton, Missouri and will see art in many different mediums and price points.

A list of the Art Crawl stops and a map is available at The Art Center as well as quincyartcenter.org. Each venue will also have a list, map and an official Art Crawl sign the evening of the event.

Participating venues in Quincy: The Art Center, Conover Studio, Electric Fountain Brewing Company, For Home and Her, Heath Center Art Gallery at John Wood Community College, History Museum, Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar on Broadway, Gray Gallery at Quincy University, Potter & Vaughn, Revelry, Rosewood Custom Framing and Steven Stoll Studio.

Venues in Canton, MO: Fourth Street Warehouse and Mabee Art Gallery at Culver-Stockton College.

The Art Center (1515 Jersey) will feature local artist Bruce Morton's "The Exquisite Corpse Exhibit" in the library. Morton is a local photographer and will give an artist talk at 6:30 pm.

Morton’s talk will span his adventures over a decade of documenting the region he once thought was "the most boring place on earth." His presentation will conclude with a brief slide show.

Morton’s book and his selection of photography will be on view.

For more information visit The Art Center at 1515 Jersey Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm, call 217-223-5900 or quincyartcenter.org.

JWCC Participating in Art Crawl ART CRAWL Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 10 pm JWCC Heath Center Art Gallery Works by Sally Poole Kintz and Debra Scoggins Myers will be featured in the Heath Center Art Gallery at John Wood Community College (JWCC) this October and November.

Kintz’s artwork will open Monday, Oct. 2 and close Friday, Nov. 3. The art gallery will be participating in the Quincy Art Center’s Halloween Art Crawl on Friday, Oct. 27 with a reception from 6 – 8 pm.

The event will be concurrent with the JWCC Fall Concert, details on page 25.

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Refreshments and an artist talk will take place, and the event is free and open to the public.

Myer’s work will be on view from Monday, Nov. 13 through Jan. 2, 2018.

The public is invited to view artwork during regular college hours, 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday. Some pieces are for sale. The gallery is located in the lower level of the Paul Heath Fine Arts and Community Education Center on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison Streets. For more information about the Heath Center Art Gallery contact Addie Seabarkrob at aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

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QU Celebrates 50th Year of Gray Gallery

Fall Exhibits & Watercolor Workshop ALUMNI ART EXHIBITION Sept. 18 – Oct. 13 Opening Reception Sat., Sept. 30 from 3 – 4:30 pm

continues with an alumni exhibition through Homecoming Weekend, beginning Friday, Oct. 13. The exhibit features digital prints by QU alumnus, Fred Powell, Class of 1982.

KEN HOLDER WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT & WORKSHOP Oct. 16 – Nov. 11 Opening Reception Sat., Nov. 11 from 4 – 5 pm Watercolor Workshop Sat., Nov. 11 9 am – 4 pm

Beginning Monday, Oct. 16, the gallery will host an exhibition by watercolorist Ken Holder. Holder is an educator and will showcase a variety of watercolor approaches. The exhibit will be on view during Halloween Art Crawl, organized

by The Art Center, on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 10 pm.

ART CRAWL Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 10 pm

Holder will host a Watercolor Workshop, co-sponsored by QU and the Great River Watercolor Society, on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 am – 4 pm.

The cost is $30 for GRWS members and $40 for non-members. To register for the

The 50th Year of Quincy University’s (QU) Gray Gallery is underway! The academic year began with a faculty exhibition in the gallery. The celebration

workshop contact Sue Winking, GRWS President, at 217-228-5267.

The Holder exhibit will close with a reception following the workshop from 4 – 5 pm in Gray Gallery.

For more information on the exhibit, contact Robert Mejer, Gray Gallery Curator, at mejerbob@quincy.edu.

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C-SC Presents Three Local Artists in Exhibit CONOVER, KOSCIAK & WEISE EXHIBIT Nov. 9 – Dec. 13 Opening Reception Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Mabee Art Gallery Culver-Stockton College is proud to present the artwork of three exceptionally gifted artists during November and December. Joe Conover, Nick Kosciak and Lisa Wiese will showcase three very different media, subject matters and techniques in the Mabee Art Gallery.

Joe Conover, Quincy, uses hot and cold wax to create rich textures with his designs. He incorporates found objects and a variety of dyes, pigments, powders and paints along with the wax.

His work is usually nonobjective with a concentration on complex textures and design.

Nick Kosciak is an impressionist/realist painter. His paintings which feature feature orphaned children in Belarus are breathtaking, poignant and bittersweet.

He creates large compositions which are asymmetrical, yet balanced, using a wide range of brush strokes and color.

Lisa Weise, Art Teacher in Hannibal, MO, creates ceramics and sculptures.

Her ceramics are voluptuous forms that are fired using the raku method. They include the smoky and iridescent color that can only be created with the raku firing process. Her sculptures are known for incorporating beautiful forms and subtle color.

The exhibit opens Thursday, Nov. 9 with a reception from 6 – 8 pm. The artists will talk at 6:30 pm. The show is open Monday through Friday from 10 am until 4 pm through Wednesday, Dec. 13 and other times by appointment. The exhibit is free and open to the public. More info at 573-288-6000 or culver.edu.

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A PROFESSOR'S INFLUENCE

Thompson & Sperry Collection On View at C-SC THOMPSON & SPERRY COLLECTION Sept. 11 – Oct. 31

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ART CRAWL Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 - 10 pm Mabee Art Gallery Selections from one of the world’s premiere art collections will be on display at Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) now through Halloween. The exhibition features works by celebrated African-American artists and emerging, regional or lesser known artists in Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art. It will be shown in conjunction with a sampling of the late John and Jean Sperry Collection in the Mabee Art Gallery.

“The story behind this exhibit is as compelling as each piece selected for inclusion within the show,” says Debra Scoggins Myers, Lecturer in Art, C-SC Fine Arts Department.

Sperry’s teaching career at C-SC spanned 35 years and touched thousands of developing lives and minds, including the young Larry Thompson, according to Myers.

Professor John Sperry

Professor Sperry and his wife took this student under their wing and introduced him to a new world filled with art, history, music, humanities and more.

Larry Thompson The Sperrys were vast C-SC Yearbook Photo collectors of Egyptian art and other artifacts, which was unlike anything Thompson had ever seen!

The young man’s eyes were opened and he was filled with the inspiration that he could do and be more than he had previously imagined. This was a dramatic mind-shift for Thomsen who had grown up with a much different upbringing.

Professor Sperry knew Thompson had a great mind and pushed him to use it to

do much more than play football. It was through the Sperrys’ encouragement that he decided after graduating C-SC to go on to law school.

Thompson met his future wife, Brenda, while they were pursuing graduate degrees at Michigan State University.

The introduction of art by the Sperrys' as a student grew into a passion for Thompson and his wife. When Brenda first visited the Sperrys in Canton, Missouri and saw their art collection, she was amazed at the similarities. She then understood just how much the Sperrys had influenced Thompson’s love of art.

In addition to his career success as former Deputy Attorney General of the United States, Thompson stayed very connected to C-SC and the couple who presented new experiences and opportunities to him.

Professor Sperry was best known for his enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge within the subjects of history and humanities. He was a distinguished professor of humanities emeritus and his interests included history, political science, astronomy, anthropology and languages.

“As Professor Sperry helped Larry Thompson, the Thompsons work to assist the artist represented in the collection. As collectors, the Thompson’s carry on the Sperry tradition of kindness,” says Myers. “We are honored to have their presence and their artwork in the Mabee Art Gallery!”

The Thompson’s collection is the result is a more in-depth and inclusive understanding of American art, and of African-American artists and their

aesthetic and social concerns. The collection on loan includes oils, acrylics, watercolors, collage, monoprints, linoleum block prints, etchings and silkscreens. The work ranges from realistic historically accurate events, to nonobjective abstract layers, focused on design.

Artists included are Jacobb Lawrence, Ealy Mays, Walter H. William, Preston Samson and Norma Morgan.

A small part of the Sperry Collection is included in the exhibit. A portion of the gallery was arranged to be reminiscent of the Sperry home when Thompson was their guest. Some of the artifacts included are early examples of the Koran, old coins, Medieval papers and a collection of gemstones from Afghanistan. A wide variety of paintings, drawings and sculptures are displayed, along with photos of Haley’s Comet.

The show is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm through Tuesday, Oct. 31, and other times by appointment. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information call 573-288-6000 or visit culver.edu.

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CUSTOM ARTWORK Match Making Mixer at QAC Oct. 26

SHOP THE MARKET Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6 – 9 pm The Art Center Galleries Have you ever thought about commissioning a piece of art? It is an opportunity to have a meaningful and unique item created just for you by someone who has put their heart and soul into their work. You will find no copies, no prints and no limited editions when you have an original artwork!

The Art Center wants to give you this exclusive opportunity to pair up with a local artist who matches your personal style and will create the perfect piece just for you!

On Thursday, Oct. 26 the public is invited to participate in The Art Center’s Match Making Mixer “Shop the mARkeT” from 6 – 9 pm. The public will view samples of select artists’ work in The Art Center’s galleries and speak to the artists individually.

Light appetizers and beverages will be available during the mixer. The Art Center will also feature these local artists’ booths during the Art Crawl on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 10 pm.

Artwork commissioned during the Match Making Mixer will be revealed at the mARkeT: Reveal Gala on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 7 – 10 pm. The main event will be the unveiling of each

artwork. This will be the owners’ first chance to see the art as it is unveiled.

Tickets are $50 per person for the Reveal Gala. Admission includes heavy hors d’ oeuvres by local chefs, musical entertainment and one-of-a-kind spectacles.

All proceeds support the mission of The Art Center. For more information stop by (1515 Jersey Street) Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm, call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

Artisan Holiday Market Nov. 4 ARTISAN HOLIDAY MARKET Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 am – 4 pm The Art Center The holidays are right around the corner!

Your time will be filled with family gatherings and dinners. There's no better way to celebrate these people in your life than with a unique gift from the Artisan Holiday Market!

The Art Center is reviving this beloved event which was formally hosted by the Great River Artisans. The public is invited to attend on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 am – 4 pm at The Art Center.

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The holiday market will feature fine art as well as crafts created by local artists. Mediums will include paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and unique handmade items.

Admission is $5. Current Art Center members receive free all-day door entry and early bird access from 8 – 10 am.

Children’s holiday art activities will be provided in the studio at no additional charge! During the day, patrons will enjoy live music and food from vendors while they browse the booths.

All proceeds support the mission of the The Art Center. For more information

visit The Art Center at 1515 Jersey Street Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm, call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

QAC Features New Artists in Exhibits SATELLITE EXHIBIT HY-VEE MARKET CAFÉ AND BAR Amanda Brown, September 27 – November 28 Blane Barnes, November 29 – February 6, 2018 Opening Reception Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Enjoy regional artists in The Art Center’s Satellite Exhibits this fall! Both established and emerging artists who work in all styles and genres will be on display. Exhibits are hosted at Quincy Medical Group and at Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar on Broadway to enhance their business environments with a creative and inspiring setting.

QMG’s Gastroenterology Center is currently featuring prints by David Driesbach, print-maker and educator.

His work is represented in collections around the world. The prints were a gift to The Art Center by Julie Nelson, Driesbach’s daughter. Nelson served as the Quincy Art Center’s Executive Director from 1994 – 2014. The exhibit is on view through Tuesday, Oct. 17.

No More Excuses!

SATELLITE EXHIBIT QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP David F. Driesback, August 16 – October 17 Brenda Benson, October 18 – December 12 Blane Barnes

Brenda Benson’s 3-D watercolor paintings will then be on display following the Driesbach exhibit. Benson lives in Monroe City, Missouri and taught art in public schools for 26 years. Her artwork pushes the boundaries of traditional watercolor through her unique method.

She paints on paper with brightly colored watercolors, cuts and folds the paper into unique shapes, then attaches it to a grid. The finished pieces are rainbow paintings that reach off the wall towards the viewer. The exhibit will be on display through Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar is currently featuring works of Amanda Brown through Tuesday, Nov. 28. Brown,

of Camdenton, Missouri, attends CulverStockton College. She will graduate this coming spring with a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio art.

The Brown exhibit will be followed by paintings by Blane Barnes, Art Teacher at Quincy High School. Barnes paintings range from brightly colored abstracts to realistic landscapes. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 5:30 – 7 pm. The exhibit will run through Thursday, Feb. 6, 2018.

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

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STREET ROD ART CONTEST FALL COLORS OF STREET RODDING COLOR RUN ART CONTEST EXHIBIT Friday, Oct. 13 – Thursday, Oct. 19 Quincy Mall, 33rd & Broadway ARTWORK DROP OFF Oct. 5, 6 & 7, 9 am – 4 pm The Art Center

Area artists are invited to design works to enter the new Fall Colors of Street Rodding Color Run Art Contest, presented by Early Tin Dusters! The Art Center and the Quincy Mall. Up to $1,000 plus additional prizes will be awarded to local artists!

This is the first contest of its kind in the area and will coincide with the Early Tin Duster’s 42nd Annual Color Run. Artwork will be on display from Friday, Oct. 13 through Thursday, Oct. 19 with an awards ceremony Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 pm at the Quincy Mall.

“It is our hope that through this contest the general public might have a better understanding of what street rodding is all about and more specifically what the Early Tin Dusters car club is all about,” says Richard Chapman, an Early Tin Dusters member. “To the casual observer, a ‘street rod’ is just another automobile…but to the Street Rod enthusiast a ‘street rod’ is a work of art.

The builder considers form and function while also determining what a mix of colors inside and out will best portray the image they want to convey to others.”

The contest is open to artists of all ages living within a 50 mile radius of Quincy. Two age division include the Student Artist Division for high school and college students. The Artist Division

is for artists ages 18 and over. Each artist may submit up to three works in any medium at no cost. Artwork must reflect the theme “Fall colors of Street Rodding” and depict a pre-1949 Street Rod. The prospectus and entry forms are available at the The Art Center or on the organization’s website.

Each division will be awarded $250 Best of Show, $150 Second Place, $100 Honorable Mention. Award winners will be publicized after the exhibit and used in future marketing of the Early Tin Dusters, The Art Center and Quincy Mall.

Participants will also have a chance to win art supplies and gift certificates.

The judge for the contest is John McCarty, the Early Tin Dusters artist, owner of Outlaw Tees and Mayor of Nauvoo. He will select the award winners. Criteria for awards include originality in expressing the theme and quality of artwork. Artists may choose to have their artworks included in a silent auction. The accepted artwork will be accepted at the The Art Center Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 and 7 from 9 am – 4 pm.

For more information visit Quincy Art Center at 1515 Jersey Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm, call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

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The judge for this year’s showcase is Melissa Whitwam, Executive Director of the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, Missouri. Whitwam will select the artworks for the exhibit and the award winners. The accepted artwork will be posted on quincyartcenter.org on Thursday, Nov. 9.

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ARTISTS WANTED! MSOLL ARTISTS SHOWCASE Friday, Nov. 17 – Thursday, Jan. 11 ARTWORK DROP OFF Sunday, Nov. 5 from 12 – 4 pm Nov. 6 & 7 from 9 am – 4 pm OPENING RECEPTION Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 – 9 pm Awards at 7:30 pm PTA REFLECTIONS EXHIBIT Friday, Nov. 17 – Saturday, Dec. 9 Awards Friday, Nov. 17 at 6:15 pm The Art Center Artists living within a 50 mile radius of Quincy are invited to enter their works in The Art Center’s annual Mary S. Oakley – Lee Lindsay Artists Showcase.

The showcase is open to artists 18 years of age and older. Original artwork

The juried exhibition will open Friday, Nov. 17 with an opening reception from 7 – 9 pm. The exhibit will be on display through Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

in all media is eligible. Entries may be dropped off at The Art Center on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 12 – 4 pm and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 6 and 7 from 9 am – 4 pm. Each artist may submit up to three works. The entry fee is $15 per artwork. Members of the Quincy Art Center receive a $5 discount per artwork. The prospectus, entry forms and memberships are available at the The Art Center or on the organization’s website.

The Art Center will award $2,700 to local artists. Best of Show will receive $1,200, $600 to second place, $300 to third place, $100 merit award (4), $50 honorable mention (4).

The PTA Reflections Awards will also take place the same evening beginning at 6:15 pm. Students can create artwork in any of six categories including dance, choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Projects can only be submitted through a local unit PTA in good standing. From the local PTA, projects advance through a judging system through council, district, region, state and national levels of the program.

This exhibit will be on display through Saturday, Dec. 9.

For more information visit The Art Center at 1515 Jersey Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm, call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

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Semi-Annual Book Sale Be the first in line for the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 12 – 6:30 pm to grab great bargains on books and more! Browse and choose from thousands of titles of gently used books for all members of your family.

Most books are 50 cents per inch. Coffee table books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and audio books are individually priced.

Proceeds from the Friends Book Sale are used to support library services. The sale will continue on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 am – 4:30 pm.

All books are half-price on Saturday.

For more information visit the library at 526 Jersey St, call 217-223-1309 or go online to quincylibrary.org.

AAUW Oct/Nov Meetings Please join members of the Quincy Branch of the American Association of University Women for the monthly AAUW Speaker Series at the Women’s City Club at 1550 Maine Street. These presentations are free and open to the public. AAUW meetings will precede each program beginning at 10:15.

The Saturday, Oct. 14, the program features Alissa Murphy, M.Ed., International Student Coordinator, Culver-Stockton College. She will be discussing "Adjusting to Life in the U.S. as an International Student" at 11 am.

The Saturday, Nov. 11, the program features Terrell Dempsey, J.D., Law Firm of Dempsey & Dempsey, P.C. He will be presenting "The Mission Institute and Myths About the Underground Railroad" at 11 am.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of AAUW can contact Liz Schlembach at 217-222-5295. 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.

Bridge Lessons Learn to play one of the world’s greatest games! Beginning Bridge players are invited to learn the basics by attending a series of lessons at the Women’s City

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Club at 1550 Maine Street. The lessons are designed for players with little or no previous knowledge of bridge. Learn the basics and start playing in no time!

Lessons are from 6:30 – 8:30 pm each Wednesday in October. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for the public.

Membership is open to men and women with annual dues of $70. Every third Saturday of the month the club offers a buffet dinner that is open to the public for $15 per person. For class reservations and more information call 217-228-1142.

To register for the dinner call 217-222-9201.

Symphony hosts annual Young Artists Competition Area musicians in grades 10 – 12 are invited to participate in the 63rd Annual Young Artists Competition on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the First Union Congregational Church, 105 N. 12th Street.

The winners of this regional contest will be awarded the opportunity to perform as a guest concert soloist with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Such a performance can be a springboard for a young person to choose a lifelong commitment to the arts.

The competition is open to current students, grades 10 – 12 who attend school within a 70-mile radius of Quincy. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Nov. 15. Application forms, competition rules and procedures are available at qsoa.org or by calling the Symphony Office at 217-222-2856.

Free Tours For Groups A generous donation from the Quincy Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club has allowed Friends of the Castle to offer guided educational tours of the Villa Kathrine at no charge! Tours are available to area schools and youth groups.

The Villa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Illinois Register of Historic Places and is often mentioned as a “must-see” site of the Midwest.

The Villa is open seven days a week year round, including most holidays. The castle is home to Quincy’s official Tourist Information Center and Great River Road

Interpretive Center.

Friends of the Castle is the nonprofit organization that restored and now operates the Villa Kathrine.

Guided school and youth group tours can be tailored to fit group needs or classroom curriculum. The Villa is also a beautiful events space for weddings, receptions, reunions, showers, parties, meetings and more. To schedule a tour call 217-224-6922 or 217-224-3688 or email villakathrine@hotmail.com.

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 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

Individual Donor Spotlight Donna & Bill Haire

Dozier Insurance Agency believes that the Quincy area is one of the finest communities in the nation for raising a family, working and just plain living. Having a strong arts program makes this community so much more vibrant, enriched and strong. The arts not only enhance the lives of children but also of adults. In larch cities you expect to be able to see a play, listen to an orchestral concert or visit an art gallery. In Quincy, even though we're smaller, you can still experience these amazing arts opportunities! You can be on stage, play your instrument in a concert or exhibit a painting in a gallery. Few cities of our size have as much art as we do. This helps make Quincy a great community. This leads to better clients and customers for our local businesses and it helps to attract new employers to our community.

In Thornton Wilder’s play, Our Town, he writes "You have to love life in order to have life but you've gotta have life in order to love life!” The arts in Quincy, as supported by the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, helps you love life and that is the key to having a great community!

Being a native of Quincy, I am very proud of my hometown for various reasons including the generous people, the beautiful architecture and the opportunities to be able to express and explore one's talents in a myriad of offerings through the arts programs we have.

The arts make life interesting and rich.

I love all of the arts and my husband Bill is supportive of this and is happy that the arts bring me joy!

I spend the majority of my time working with Quincy Community Theatre, Friends of the Castle and Muddy River Opera Company. The support of Arts Quincy is crucial to the success of each of these organizations. Personally I believe it is vital to support the arts with your time, talents and donations. It is well documented how the arts enrich a community and a person's life. That is evident in Quincy by the history of organizations and development of new venues.

I urge people to get involved any way they can, I am pretty sure people do not say in retrospect 'I wish I had worked more,' however, I do know that people say 'I wish I would have tried out for that production,' 'helped at that event' or 'donated to preserve that magnificent structure.' The arts are important and I am so glad my hometown takes this to heart!

Thank You!

Arts Quincy would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the donors who helped expand arts access to students in the area through their generous contributions to our Sponsor a Classroom Program. We will be distributing over $12,000 to area teachers this school year through our Instant Arts Classroom Funds with the help of these donors!

Ruth Hultz • Phylicia Manley • Richard & Joyce Moore • Kay Wilkinson Midwest Service Enterprise • Quincy Service League • Stillwell Foundation Katherine Broemmel Endowment for the Arts and the Paul H. and Anne B. Gardner Memorial Fund through the Community Foundation

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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

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.

For more information visit artsquincy.org or call 217-222-3432.

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Business Membership Founder $10,000

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

Sponsor $500

ADM Cares Illinois Arts Council Agency Tracy Family Foundation Community Foundation: Arthur O. & Lela B. Lindsay Fund Jim & Jil Tracy Fund Katherine Broemmel Endowment for the Arts Paul H. & Anne B. Gardner Memorial Fund Stillwell Foundation Ameren Illinois Quincy Service League Penny Power: Adams Electric Cooperative Anonymous Friend of the Arts

George M. Irwin Arts Awards Oakley-Lindsay Foundation WGEM The Herald-Whig

Arts Quincy Student Arts Awards: HOMEBANK

Children’s Art Programs: Mercantile Bank

Sponsor A Classroom:

Jane & Paul Moody’s Countryside Boarding Kennel Klingner & Associates LOinLONDON Merek, Inc. Michelmann Foundation Dr. Paul E. Miller, DDS, PC Mr. K’s Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Redbud Yoga Robert E. Burghart Insurance Roy Bennett Furniture SoftUsurp State Street Bank The District Walter Louis Fluid Technologies Windsong Acres With You In Mind, Image Management Services Zehender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson Funeral Home

Media Sponsors:

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

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Holiday Membership Special

GET ONE, GIVE ONE Purchase a $50 Family Membership to Arts Quincy and receive a FREE Holiday Gift Family Membership to give to friends, family or coworkers!

This unique gift comes with some awesome benefits but also supports our mission to increase arts access to all the residents in Adams County!

Purchasing a gift membership is quick and easy. We can even deliver the membership directly to your gift recipient! To ensure delivery by Christmas, payment must be received by Friday, Dec. 1.

Please note: The gift membership can be mailed to you for gift-giving or Arts Quincy can deliver the gift on your behalf. Questions? Call 217-222-3432.

An Annual Subscription to Arts Quincy Magazine

Family Memberships include: Access to 100s of Arts Events through Arts Blast Emails

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Arts Quincy strives to make the most of your membership dollars and is a Better Business Bureau Torch Award recipient for excellence in governance and financial accountability.

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• Send up to 20 students to a museum, theatrical performance or historical site.

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