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storyteller Quinsippi Sew Down

QUINSIPPI NEEDLEWORKERS TO HOST EVENT

Symphony Highlights Youth This Spring

YOUNG ARTIST WINNER, YOUTH CONCERTS, YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT & MORE!

Celebrating Black History

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2018 Quincy Society of Fine Arts, America’s 1st Arts Council, Established 1947

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staff Executive Director Laura Sievert Marketing Manager Jenna Seaborn Executive Assistant Kelsey Deters Arts Quincy Quincy Society of Fine Arts 300 Civic Center Plaza Suite #244 Quincy, IL 62301 (217) 222-3432 artsquincy.org

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The Arts Quincy Magazine is made possible by the individual and business members of Arts Quincy, National Endowment for the Arts ART WORKS, the Illinois Arts Council and our advertisers.

board members Executive Committee: Mark McDowell Holly Cain Danielle Fleer Heather Keller-Giltner Kellie Henke At Large: Anne Cashman Alana Flynn Daniel McCleery Michael Smith Jennifer Teter

about the cover This month’s Arts Quincy magazine features Quincy Community Theatre's Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen. Photo taken by Stark's Studios.

contents 4 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 5 NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ARTS AWARDS 6 THEATRE

The Storyteller

Helen Seaman Steals Our Hearts in Anne of Green Gables

Be in the Spotlight: Audition

The Wicked Witch is Dead!

Annual Follies in Golden 12 VISUAL ARTS

Celebrate St. Pat's During Art Crawl!

In the Studio with Robert Mejer

Imaginative & Vivid Works at Gray Gallery

Back to the Woodworking Basics

Needleworkers to Host 'Sew Down' 19 EXHIBITIONS 20 CALENDAR 22 MUSIC

European Groups to Perform in Quincy This February

Tri-States Ready for 26th Annual Showcase!

QSOA Presents Young Artist With Orchestra

& Irish Themed Concert

Blast Off: Symphony to Perform Music

From the Stars & Beyond

Quincy Concert Band Presents An Illinois Bicentennial

Meet the Musician 28 HUMANITIES

The Great War Remembered at the History Museum

Celebrate Black History Month at QPL

Rhythm of Life Through Dance

Ulysses S. Grant Symposium this April 32 NEARLY $10K IN ARTS DOLLARS AWARDED 34 ETC 36 Individual Donor List 36 DONOR SPOTLIGHT 38 BUSINESS DONORS/FUNDERS

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Art Patrons: One morning recently I was driving across town with my three year old and seven month old boys in the back in their car seats. In between being peppered with dinosaur questions, I usually like listening to the news on the radio during our commute, but that day my toddler piped up from the back seat, “Mommy, can we listen to Crow Jane?”

Where my son gets his affinity for oldtime blues music, I’ll never know.

Source: Pascale Héon, audiologist, Polyclinique de l’Oreille

of Crow Jane and we listened to it four times in a row.

When I got to my office, I called the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and got my tickets for their Emerald Isle and The Planets shows in March “Why?” he said. and reminded my husband that we already have tickets for Voces8, a “Listening to the news makes me U.K. a capella group, on Saturday, smarter.” I replied.

Feb. 17 presented by Quincy Civic Music Association. And of course, He paused and, far more earnestly I’ll be bringing than you expect the whole family from a 3 year old, "But mommy, listening to the Quincy said, “But mommy, Concert Band’s listening to to music makes ME free spring music makes ME smarter!”

Elliot Sievert concert on smarter!”

Sunday, March Wow! Color this 11 and monthly arts-director mommy embarrassed!

Sunday Music Series performances Per usual, my three-year-old is right. too. And I never miss a musical at Quincy Community Theatre, so we’ll In fact, actively listening to music be first in line for Big Fish, which runs has myriad benefits. Studies show two weekends in March. that it elevates your mood, eases anxiety and helps you focus and sleep And I guess someday soon, I’ll be better. Longitudinal studies show looking into some guitar lessons for that music benefits your memory and my little blues aficionado. can even ameliorate some effects of I hope you make plans now to get Alzheimer’s and dementia. out and enjoy or participate in all of Moving beyond listening to the music this area has to offer. And if participating can have even greater someone asks you why you’re always benefits, especially for kids. A study at shows, just tell them, “Because it from Northwestern University* makes me smarter!” showed that the brains of kids who Your Partner in Music and All the Arts, learn to play instruments actually begin to hear and process sounds that non-musicians cannot. This “neurophysiological distinction” may be the process that is responsible for Laura Sievert young musicians performing better academically, particularly in reading *time.com/3634995/study-kidsand math, than their peers. engaged-music-class-for-benefitsnorthwestern As you might expect, I quickly turned on The Derek Truck’s Band recording I said, “Not right now buddy. I’m listening to the news.”

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Nominations Sought For Arts Awards George M. Irwin Awards

Each year, the Arts Quincy George M. Irwin Arts Awards recognize those who have shown exceptional dedication to increasing arts and cultural access throughout the community. Business support, volunteers, individual artist/teachers, and of course, arts organizations, keep the arts in Quincy alive and thriving.

Nominations are accepted in six categories: 1. Arts Nonprofit of the Year: A nonprofit organization that has made a substantial impact on the cultural development of this area demonstrated through exceptional artistic achievement, outstanding programming or other leadership activities.

2. Outstanding Fine Arts Teacher of the Year: A living artist or teacher, residing in Adams County, who has made a significant contribution in any artistic discipline and to the arts in Quincy and Adams County in Illinois.

3. Philanthropic Leader of the Year: A local business or individual making a financial commitment to the arts in Adams County.

4. Arts Volunteer of the Year: A volunteer who has consistently supported the arts through a commitment of personal time, energy and devotion.

of six categories. Award criteria include: academic success, community service and extra-curricular involvement. Anyone may propose a candidate for an Arts Quincy Student Arts Awards, however, it is recommended that the nominee be nominated by a non-relative such as school personnel, a coach or instructor.

5. Arts Access Leader of the Year: A person making significant efforts to increase fine arts access and make existing programs more effective to reach those in underserved communities including those who are living below the poverty line, the differently-abled, military veterans, the elderly and minorities.

6. Lifetime Achievement Award: These special awards celebrate decades-long commitment to the arts in any discipline.

Individuals recognized in this category are leaders, innovators and devoted artists and teachers.

Award winners are not only recognized for their service and contributions to the community, they also receive a commemorative plaque.

Student Arts Awards

The Arts Quincy Student Arts Awards recognize outstanding students from grades 9-12 who have demonstrated exceptional talent and accomplishments in the fine arts. They have challenged themselves to achieve excellence in one

Nominations are accepted in six categories: 1. Visual Arts 2. Vocal Music 3. Instrumental Music 4. Theater/Performing Arts 5. Dance 6. Creative Writing Award winners are not only recognized for their talents and abilities, they also receive a commemorative certificate and a $200 award.

To Nominate Someone:

Nominations are open to the public until 5 pm on Friday, March 9, 2018.

Download the nomination form(s) at artsquincy.org/awards. For more information call Arts Quincy at 217-222-3432. Find all previous award winners artsquincy.org/ programs.

partner organizations • All Wars Museum • American Association of University Women • American Guild of Organists • Chaddock • Culver-Stockton College • Friends of the Castle • Friends of the Dr. Richard Eells House • Friends of the Historic Woodland Cemetery • Friends of the Log Cabins • Friends of the Washington Theater Commission • Golden Historical Society • Great River Genealogical Society • Great River Watercolor Society • Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County • John Wood Community College • Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum • Moberly Area Community College • Muddy River Opera Company • Quincy Art Center • Quincy Artists Guild

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Quincy Community Theatre's Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen watching Camelot in rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Missy Myers, QCT.

THE STORYTELLER A boy, his father, and the tales that unite them are taking the stage at Quincy Community Theatre in March. The story is called Big Fish, and at its heart is a man with a love for storytelling. With each new extraordinary tale, the father invites his son to explore a very real world filled with heroes, villains and fantastic creatures and discover a truth beyond his day-to-day life. And so it goes with the Artistic Director of Quincy Community Theatre, Brandon Thomsen. Each season, Thomsen weaves tales that are at once fantastic and poignant, heartwarming and challenging, and so much more.

By Laura Sievert

A full year before casts are auditioned or shows hit the stage, Brandon Thomsen is already hard at work doing the research that makes creative and innovative seasons possible. He reads dozens of scripts, travels to see regional productions and keeps up with trends and audience favorites.

After exhaustive research, he selects between 15 and 20 scripts to pass along to the Play Reading Committee at the theatre.

“There are many things to take into consideration when choosing a show for our season, so I have to be wellread, researched and prepared,” explains Thomsen. “And each season, I like to have a show that is an artistic 6

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'push' for us. Something that feels like a challenge. We set the bar high.”

The Play Reading Committee reads and discusses each script and makes recommendations on what they’d most like to see come to Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) for the next season.

Ultimately though, the decision lies with Thomsen.

The 2018 Season offers a diverse set of stories, and while much of the buzz is about the most well-known shows, Mamma Mia! (July 2018) and Elf: The Musical (December 2018), Thomsen knows that even the lesserknown shows have the potential to be audience favorites.

For example, one of the surprise hits from the 2016 season was a play called Almost, Maine. “I think I received more cards, emails and texts about Almost, Maine than from any play we’ve done. I think audiences connected with the show because it was such a sweet and funny story.

The characters were people we all recognized, and that resonates with audiences,” he explains.

When asked what might be a similar surprise hit for 2018, Thomsen is quick to choose a front-runner.

“I look at a show like Good People (September 2018), and no one’s really ever heard of this show. What I hope is that audiences know that we’re

Thomsen and actors at the very first rehearsal for Big Fish: The Musical. Photo by Kelsey Deters.

committed to great storytelling, and that we’ll put in the work to really transport them and show them something special. If your door to the theatre is through one of the big musicals, that’s a great entry point.

You’re going to see the attention we give to staging a show, and hopefully, you’re going to come back for shows like Good People because you trust us to tell a story with integrity, with thought and with care.”

One of the core values of QCT is a commitment to casting people who are new to the stage each season, and Thomsen actively encourages community members to come out to an audition. Once a person is cast, Thomsen helps guide them to find the truth behind the character they’re portraying.

“It’s not just about putting yourself in another person’s shoes, because that creates distance. Instead, you have to find the part of the character that you already are. You have to learn to peel back the layers and find the human elements that you and your character share. Take a character like Sweeney Todd, for example. You’re not really a murderous barber bent on revenge, but if you’re cast in that role, you can get to the core of who Sweeney is. Everyone can relate to feeling wronged. Everyone can relate to losing something they loved. What motivates an actor is that element of truth, and as a director, that’s what I help the cast to find.”

Cast of Big Fish: The Musical are (front row, l-r) Shelby Rees, Aaron Speckhart, Gavin Ginos, (second row, l-r) Kristi Sanderson, Ruth Kummerow, Julie Schuetz, Dakotta Hagar, Adrienne Fisk, (third row, l-r) Jason Lewton, Andy Caley, Brian Stitt and Aaron Joseph Schmitt. Photo

by Kelsey Deters.

From a seat in the audience, shows can appear to be effortless and you can be completely swept up in a story, but the days leading up to the first performance can be the most tense for a director.

“One of the scariest things is when I look at a show a couple of weeks out and I’m still not quite sure what it’s going to be.” Thomsen confides.

“But then, it starts to come together.

It starts to breathe on its own. And that’s a terrific feeling.”

At its heart, Big Fish is a journey to get to know the truth behind stories that seem larger-than-life. At QCT,

Thomsen invites audiences to do the same.

“There’s a truth in every story, and I’m trying to help audiences along that journey of discovery with each and every show we bring to the stage.”

Big Fish tickets are $22-24, on sale Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 1qct.org or by calling the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209. Volunteers are always needed for all facets of the theatre including front of house, ushering, costumes, set construction, technical theatre and more. Learn more at the QCT Box Office in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. artsquincy | Feb/Mar 2018

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THEATER

Helen Seaman Steals Our Hearts In

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES ANNE OF GREEN GABLES February 8 – 11 Anne of Green Gables follows the misadventures of a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. Cherished by generations, L.M. Montgomery's timeless classic comes to life in Quincy Community Theatre's first production of an exciting 2018 season!

QCT Introducing Discovery Days Have you ever wanted to get a behind the scenes look of your next favorite upcoming QCT production?

Helen Seaman will win your heart and lead the cast as Anne Shirley, the spirited orphan whose imaginative nature transforms the community of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island.

Brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert have requested a young boy from an orphanage to assist the farmer with his chores. Through miscommunication, the Cuthberts are sent Anne, a young girl with a vivid imagination, a persistent hopefulness and a strong desire to belong.

In QCT's student theatre production, Anne stays true to the well-loved story of her most infamous adventures including her friendship with Diana, her hair-dying snafu and the moment she first sees the house with green gables.

“When this musical was selected for our 2018 Season, I didn’t fully realize just how beloved this story is,” said Kelsey Celek, Director of Student Theatre.

“So many people, of all ages and backgrounds, have approached me to tell me about their personal connection to this story and these characters.”

Helen Seaman as Anne Shirley

Poignant and heartwarming, Anne of Green Gables is a chance for audiences of all ages to indulge in this tale about love, home and family.

Anne of Green Gables is under the direction of Celek, vocal direction by Paige Mueller, accompaniment by Cindy Piper, scenic design by Lorne Kelley, costume design by Connie Phillips, properties by Katie Kraushaar, and stage management by Jeri Conboy.

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Guests will get a look at the show design, costumes, take a backstage tour and discuss the show with the director and actors! Learn more and register by visiting 1qct.org or call the box office at 217-222-3209 for more information!

Tickets are $14. Performances are February 8 – 11, Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday 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.

The cast of Anne of Green Gables include (front row, l-r) Gabrielle Caley, Kimora Johnson, Helen Seaman, Hannah Tallerico, Riley Holthaus, (second row, l-r) Nicholas Lickfeld, Andrew Arnold, Natalie Clark, Margot Molidor, Adelle Seaman, Ryan Shoaff and Crystina Monzo. Not pictured are Jack Myers and Ryan Cafun. Submitted photos.

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You're in luck, as the new 2018 season begins, QCT is offering a free pass for theatre lovers and their families to get a preview of the next production!

Instant Arts Classroom Funds Nearly 1,000 students from Adams County Schools will get to see Anne of Green Gables at Quincy Community Theatre during the school day thanks to generous donations from our members, donors and sponsors! Requests for Instant Arts Classroom Funds in the 2017-18 school year have risen by 35 percent. Learn how your contributions help create lifelong lovers of the arts at artsquincy.org/ supportus.

Be in the Spotlight: Audition!

BIG FISH: THE MUSICAL Show: March 16 – 18 and 22 – 25

Big Fish: The Musical

Of the tall tales that fathers tell their children, Edward Bloom’s are the tallest of them all. But what if they’re real?

Edward’s life will take center stage this March as Quincy Community Theatre opens its 81st Season with Big Fish: The Musical. A travelling salesman with a penchant for storytelling, Edward regaled his son, Will, with extraordinary stories for years. Each tale, assuredly grander than the last, painted the picture of a folk hero larger than life itself. When life threatens to obscure the truth for good, his son sets out to discover the real man behind the stories before it’s too late.

Of course, the magic of Big Fish: The Musical partially springs from Edward’s own imagination which includes giants, witches and mermaids. This whimsical story of the relationship between a father and his son provides plenty of opportunities to delight with its inventive stagecraft and bright, bluegrass sound.

However, the show’s real magic is significantly more powerful. At the heart of this incredible story is a father, his son, and the lengths to which both would go to show their love. Each of Edward’s carefully spun stories is a chance for him to be a hero in his son’s eyes. Where they had bonded the two together before, Edward’s stories have pushed his disbelieving son, who is now fully grown, farther from his reach. This difference creates a river between the two men.

That is, until Will begins to separate fact from fiction and realizes that there’s more magic in the man than he realizes.

Big Fish tickets are $22-24, on sale Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 1qct.org or by calling the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209.

Volunteers are always needed for all facets of the theatre including front of house, ushering, costumes, staging, technical theatre and more. Learn more at the QCT Box Office in the OakleyLindsay Center.

Quincy Community Theatre is seeking actors for two productions this spring including the touring student theatre production, Impressions of Yesterday, and the next main stage comedy, Is He Dead? Make your appointment to audition on Monday, March 19 or Tuesday, March 20 by calling 217-222-3209 or visit 1qct.org/ on-stage/auditions.

IMPRESSIONS OF YESTERDAY Show: April 23 – June 9 Auditions: March19 & 20

Impressions of Yesterday Looking For: Students in Grades 6-12 Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) is looking for six to eight student actors in grades 6th through 12th to play a variety of roles in QCT's Touring School Production, Impressions of Yesterday.

Actors in this production will inspire area students as they portray some of the greatest artists and inventors of the Impressionism Movement!

When their mother buys an old trunk that once belonged to Impressionist Mary Cassatt, Sarah and Lauren think she's wasted her money. That is, until famous turn-of-the-century artists, writers and scientists start climbing out of the trunk and teach the girls that inspiration is everywhere! You simply need to “keep your eyes and mind open, and capture whatever makes an impression.”

Actors will play a variety of roles including Sarah and Lauren, two sarcastic sisters attending an art auction and a multitude of innovators such as Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet, Nellie Bly, the Wright Brothers and more! Most actors will play more than one role; all actors will be double cast.

Performances will be during school hours April 23 – June 9. Students must be able to be excused from class.

Impressions of Yesterday is under the direction of Director of Student Theatre Kelsey Celek.

IS HE DEAD? Show: May 3 – 6 & 11 – 13 Auditions: March19 & 20

Is He Dead?

Looking For: Men and Women Ages 18+ Mark Twain's Is He Dead? is coming to the Tri-States! QCT needs at least eight actors to play a variety of roles in this hilarious comedy.

Jean-François Millet can’t sell a single painting, at least not while he’s alive.

To escape debtor’s prison, he and his friends concoct a plan for Millet to play dead to increase the value of his paintings. Mistaken identities and romantic deceptions abound in this irresistible farce.

Roles include Jean-François Millet, a struggling artist who fakes his death and pretends to be his fictional widow sister; his three comical friends including one from Chicago, one from Germany and one from Ireland; Papa Leroux, a down-on-his-luck widower; Cecile Leroux, a jealous admirer who disguises herself as a man; Madames Bathilde and Caron, Millet’s adoring elderly neighbors; and more.

Performances are May 3 – 6 and 11 – 13. Is He Dead? is under the direction of Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen.

To Audition...

Online registration, detailed audition requirements, audition tips and character descriptions are available at 1qct.org/on-stage/auditions. Audition appointments may also be made by contacting the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209. artsquincy | Feb/Mar 2018

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QHS Winter Play ON THE BRIDGE AT MIDNIGHT February 15 – 17 at 7:30 pm Quincy Senior High School theater students will present the melodrama, On the Bridge at Midnight, this February.

The play, by Bruce Brandon, is centered around the wealthy and honorable Horatio Wainwright who marries the beautiful Queenie De Lome without the blessing of his aristocratic family. His mother, in complete disapproval of their nuptials, hopes to break the newlyweds apart.

In the meantime, Queenie's dark, secretive past is threatened to be exposed to her husband and his family by a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Will Queenie's past be unveiled? What does the villain want in exchange for his silence? Find out when the show premiers in the QHS Theater Thursday, Feb. 15 – Saturday, Feb. 17, starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now by calling the QHS Music office at 217-224-3774.

The Wicked Witch is Dead!

A Muddy River Opera Fairy Tale for Area Kids MROC: HANSEL & GRETEL PUBLIC PERFORMANCES Thursday, March 1 at 7 pm Lewis Street Playhouse, Canton Sunday, March 4 at 3 pm Christ Lutheran Church, Quincy Clever Gretel and brave Hansel show yet again that wise children know the difference between family devotion and false gingerbread promises as Muddy River Opera Company’s Opera Outreach tours with Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel to 13 schools in Illinois and Missouri in early March.

Muddy River Opera Company’s (MROC) have integrated the opera workshops of Culver-Stockton College (C-SC), John Wood Community College (JWCC) and Quincy University (QU) in these shows.

“We wanted to give young and aspiring singers a place to perform,” said Mary Jane McCloskey, MROC co-founder, as she recalled the mission of the project she and Mary Anne Scott began in 1989 to fuse professional production

standards with the region’s excellent performance potential.

The goal of the Opera Outreach program is to build the opera audiences of the future. The JWCC and QU students will perform for 10 schools in Illinois, and a separate cast from C-SC will also stage the show for three Missouri schools.

Connie Phillips, long-time MROC children’s opera stage director, will direct all three workshop teams, which are coached by Dr. Carol Mathieson (C-SC), Dr. Steven Soebbing (JWCC) and Professor Amy Stollberg (QU). Laura Kemerer will accompany performances.

Opera Outreach will also perform this operatic classic for the public at Canton, Missouri’s Lewis Street Playhouse (405 Lewis St.) on Thursday, March 1 at 7 pm and at Quincy’s Christ Lutheran Church (333 S. 36th St.) on Sunday, March 4 at 3 pm. Both of these performances are free to but a donation to MROC Outreach is appreciated. For more information visit muddyriveropera.org/ contact-us.

Also, mark your calendar for MROC's main stage production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, which will run June 15 - 16 at John Wood Community College's Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium.

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Annual Follies in Golden GOLDEN WINDMILL FOLLIES March 16 – 18 and March 23 – 25 Prairie Mills Windmill, Golden, IL The Golden Historical Society is presenting its annual Prairie Mills Windmill Follies two consecutive weekends this March. The dinner and theater performance will feature three one-act plays including a comedy called Awaiting Patients by Christopher Cartwright.

It’s a typical evening in the local doctor’s office and the reception area is packed full to the brim with its share of typical (and atypical) patients. There’s the heavily pregnant lady demanding Nutella and cantaloupes, her flustered fiancé, the seventy-seven year old guy who just wants to find the bathroom, the suburban housewife, and, of course, the local odd ball, Tom, who has made it his duty to hit on the air-headed

receptionist.

There’s only one thing missing from the scene and that’s Cartwright, the next patient on the doctor’s list. Company policy dictates that the doctor must wait for any patient that is running late for up to an hour. And so the doctor waits. As does everybody else stuck behind him in the queue.

Tensions and frustrations inevitably run high in this offbeat comedy. Don’t miss this humorous experience and see where the emotions lead these characters!

Friday and Saturday night performances will begin with a meal starting at 6:30 pm. The play will begin at 7 pm.

Tickets for the dinner and the show are $22 each. The Sunday matinee performance begins at 1:30 pm with light refreshments and tickets are $10 each. Reserve your seats by contacting Robin Ideus at 217-696-2467.

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Golden Windmill, Golden, IL taken by Terry Asher

Proceeds are used for the maintenance of the Prairie Mills Windmill. Make plans to tour the windmill and the museum between Memorial Day and Labor Day on Saturdays and Sundays between 1 and 4 pm. Visit goldenwindmill.org for contact numbers and more information.

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VISUAL ARTS

Vicki Sandercock and her granddaughter pose for a photo during the 2017 Art Crawl at Rosewood Custom Framing. Steven Stoll also featured his sculptures during the 2017 Art Crawl. Submitted photos.

Celebrate St. Pat's During Art Crawl! able to visit numerous venues to see many different mediums of art at price points for every budget.

ART CRAWL Friday, March 16 from 6 – 10 pm For participating venues visit quincyartcenter.org Gallery Talk: 7:30 pm at Quincy Art Center

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

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 locallyowned businesses. Many venues also have a reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and small businesses will be among those to host these outstanding free exhibitions on Friday, March 16 from 6 – 10 pm.

Three new exhibits will open with a reception at Quincy Art Center's galleries during Art Crawl including: 50 Year Retrospective - Inscapes

by Robert Lee Mejer, the 4th Annual Students and Instructors of the Art Center Exhibit and artwork by Deborah Baughman.

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

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Student Show & Baughman's Landscapes at Art Center The 4th Annual Students of the Quincy Art Center Exhibit will be in the Elizabeth M. Sinnock Gallery and studio at Quincy Art Center. It features artwork made by students of all ages who were inspired by the classes and workshops at the art center. Artwork drop off will be Friday, March 2 from 4 – 5:30 pm; Saturday, March 3 from 9 am – 4 pm, and Monday, March 5 from 9 am – 5:30 pm. The exhibit

will be on view through Wednesday, April 25.

Deborah Baughman’s Landscapes will be featured in the Jack W. Boge Library and Conference Room from Friday, March 2 through Saturday, April 14. Deborah Baughman is from Pulaski, IA. She competed in the River Bluffs Paint Out in Canton, MO in 2017 and was awarded a solo exhibition at the Quincy Art Center.

In the Studio

with Robert Mejer In the Studio

Bob Mejer, Past President of WHS

ROBERT LEE MEJER: 50 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE - INSCAPES While at Miami University, Mejer explored his interest in nonrepresentational and during an exciting l. What most influenced art youusing early inoil your life,acrylics to become an artist?

March 16 – April 25 time of abstract expressionism.

I taught myself how to draw by copying master drawings from the family’s encyclopedia at an Quincy Art Center

11 years. some reason I felt a need and desireintowatercolor create art as awhich means to express myself. A As aFor teacher, he created a course Artwork from an artist whose my drawings opened up opportunities, affirmed my drawing skills and piqued my interest in rekindled his interest in the medium and he developed a led to the experience of encountering adult artists who offered to become my mentors. In my prolific career spans over five appreciation forart itsand uniqueness. highfurther school year I wanted to take was informed that art was ‘for girls” and that they di decades will be on display classes for boys to take.

Fortunately, the principal’s secretary knew of my interest and invited in the Katherine Gardner When he began teaching Quincy in 1968, he Jozef Wrobe an adult watercolor class that she wasat taking at theUniversity local South Bend Art Center.

Stevenson Gallery at Quincy established a printmaking program.

He found ways to link student of Eliot O’Hara, did not want me to observe but wanted me to participate in the class.

Art Center this spring! the two all courses to add a one a kind experience forI had the a lot of positive of the session participants showed their of work and received a critique.

The opening reception of mentstudents. regarding my Through the efforts of Mr. Wrobel (whowatercolor felt that I could draw but n Hework. is credited with creating a unique Robert Lee Mejer: 50 Year regarding color) I process obtained a in scholarship to study him and hadwatercolor the experience of workin monotype 1979 when hewith learned that instructors in reconstituted, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, drawing and oil painting. For two years I Retrospective - Inscapes can be and thereforelifecan be printed. teaching assistant. My love of color and watercolor I attribute to Mr. Wrobel. will open Friday, March 16 during the annual Spring Art As about a Geometric Abstract his are works unite classical 2. Talk your approach to the Intimist, medium. You well known for your watercolor and Crawl and will run through formedHow geometric structure with Romantic/Impressionist monotypes. has the development of thisthe technique has given you a unique voice in th Wednesday, April 25. The concern for color and gestural improvisation to create visual Because of the art portfolio that I managed to assemble I was provided an opportunity to atte show features a wide drama through watercolor and waterbased monotypes.

Robert Mejer, Submitted photos. University (Scholarships & Gallery Assistant) and Miami University of Ohio (Teaching Assist variety of media including State stressed diversity of experience in all media and stylistic approaches. Working in the Ga is teaching at Quincy University as theAll Distinguished watercolors, monotypes, paintings and drawings. He will giveme toMejer historical, contemporary and current types of artwork. of my work was representati Professor of Art where he also serves as Art Program tercolor was not considered a serious medium and was not taught at either institution except a gallery talk beginning at 7:30 pm.

Coordinator andart.curator of the Gray Gallery in the Brenner design and commercial .

Mejer's love for art began at the age of 11 when he taught Library. He is a well known regional artist and has shown his At Miami University I was able to explore what interested me more in painting and that was n himself to draw from an encyclopedia in his family's home tational artwork across theancountry andofaround world. HeI worked has non-objectiv Art. I lived during exciting time Abstract the Expressionism. in South Bend, Indiana. His experience grew from there with acrylic presented over 65 one-man exhibitions painting. Watercolor was still on the back burner.and his works have adult mentors who taught him to work in sculpture, ceramics, been selected for exhibition in over 500-juried competitions.

It wasn’t until I started to teach that I felt a need to create a course in watercolor. This rekindle printmaking, life drawing and oil painting. His first exhibition Mejer is also listed in "Who's Who in American Art" and in this medium, and I developed a further appreciation for its uniqueness. was at the age of 16. He won a scholarship and landed a "Who's Who Among America's Teachers." job at Indiana's Ball State University where he received a 5 - Wate For more information, visit quincyartcenter.org or email B.S. in Art Education and later received a M.F.A. from Miami mejerbob@quincy.edu.

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Imaginative & Vivid Works at Gray Gallery Visit the Gray Gallery at Quincy University during February and March to see two new art exhibits! Paintings

by John J. Carlson will be on display Monday, Feb. 5 – Saturday, Feb. 24 and photography by Vince Seaver, of the Hamilton area, will be featured Monday, March 5 – Thursday, April 5.

Little Feral by John J. Carlson

Heath Gallery to Feature New Artists THOMAS KOLLECK EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 – 8 pm Health Gallery, JWCC

Monarch by Vince Seaver

The Gray Gallery is in the Brenner Library on the Quincy University campus.

Normal gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 11 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Sunday from 5 – 11 pm. For additional information, contact Robert Mejer, Gray Gallery curator, at mejerbob@quincy.edu.

Art enthusiasts are invited to an exhibit

by Thomas Kolleck entitled "A" Drawings, which is currently on view in the John Wood Community College Heath Gallery through Friday, Feb. 23.

Kolleck, of Carthage, studied drawing, painting and sculpture and has won many awards and prizes. Over the last 62 years, he has produced thousands of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, which are in many public and private collections. He also has an ongoing earth-work design project on

a 40-acre property outside of Carthage.

Beginning on Monday, March 5, the gallery will welcome a joint exhibit featuring the works of Barb Niewohner and Lois Looten who are generation and china painters. The engaging exhibit will Artwork by Thomas Kolleck close Friday, April 6.

Normal hours of the gallery are Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. For more information, contact Addie Seabarkrob at aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

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Art Center Satellite Exhibits Laura Wright will be featured in Quincy Art Center’s satellite location at the Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center at 1118 Hampshire St. In an exhibit open to the public and on display now through Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Wright, of Quincy, began creating construction paper greeting cards and invitations for family and friends as a child. In 2010 she established LOinLONDON, a company specializing in fine paper goods and fine art.

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

Wright keeps it simple with mostly black and white images with pops of bright color. She finds inspiration in everyday life and her travels.

MIKA COURTNEY EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5:30 – 7 pm Hy-Vee Market Cafe & Bar Mika Courtney, Quincy, will be featured in Quincy Art Center’s satellite location at the Broadway Hy-Vee Market Café and Bar. The exhibit opening reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 5:30 – 7 pm. The public is invited to stop by throughout the evening.

Courtney's artistic journey began at Liberty in junior high school. She was

encouraged to follow her passion in all things creative. She enjoys working in all mediums and is employed as a tattoo artist, but her true love is watercolor.

Courtney's goal is to offer a new perspective, a lot of color and add little magic to all her productions.

Courtney’s drawings and watercolors will be on view until Tuesday, March 27.

Debbie Lutz, Good Hope, will be featured in Quincy Art Center's satellite location at Quincy Medical Group Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Tuesday, April 10.

Debbie has worked in many mediums including needle arts, Ukrainian eggs, floral/landscape design, quilting, ceramics, jewelry making, graphics and, her specialty, digital fractal designs.

Fractals are computer generated geometric shapes that are visually reminiscent of natural phenomenon’s such as ferns, ice crystals, snowflakes and mountains. Lutz’s mission is to bring fractals into mainstream art and educate the public about how digital art can combine math and science to create unique and beautiful images.

Blaine Troup, Quincy, will be featured in the Quincy Art Center’s satellite location at the Quincy Regional Airport.

His photos of Quincy architecture and landscapes will be on view now through Wednesday, May 16.

In 2008, he was accepted into his first juried art fair and he has been exhibiting artwork ever since. Troup looks for geometric shapes, patterns, and beauty in everyday life to inspire his photos. He uses shadow and light to emphasize rich textures, architecture and nature.

Artwork by Mika Courtney

Heaven Spiral Reach by Debbie Lutz

Blaine’s photographs have won numerous juried awards and can be found in numerous private and corporate collections around the globe.

Artists interested in exhibiting in any of the satellite exhibits can submit a proposal to Quincy Art Center. Exhibits are free and open to the public. For further information, please visit quincyartcenter.org, call 217-223-5900 or email Jennifer Teter, Executive Director at jteter@quincyartcenter.org.

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Back to the Woodworking Basics About 10 years ago, Bill Welch began collecting traditional woodworking hand tools so he could get back to the basics of the craft. He is able to use the best in reclaimed woods to create original stools, benches and chairs that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Although he has a large assortment of power tools for woodworking, he really enjoys making unique, distinctive furniture pieces and carving smaller items such as bowls, spoons and handles with hand tools.

Some would call his furnishings a type of "live-edge furniture" which refers a popular interior design trend that creates a rustic or homestead feel in tables, chairs and other home furnishings. There are many varied techniques Welch uses in his art of free form furniture.

Welch primarily uses the best in ringporous woods including walnut, ash,

Bill Welch is pictured sitting on a shave horse he uses to create rustic wooden furniture.

oak or hickory. Each piece is split out of a log, known as riving, using a froe and beetle (maul). Next he uses a hatchet to get the wood to a manageable state.

He then puts the piece in a shave horse, trims it with a drawknife and finishes it with a spokeshave.

The final piece is truly a unique work of art. No two pieces are the same. Not only is the color and the grain original, but also the shape is one-of-a-kind.

Bill Welch is pictured using a drawknife to shape wood. Submitted photos.

Welch believes woodworkers should pass on these types of skills to new craftsman so that the techniques will

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not be lost to future generations. A great way to learn from Welch or other local woodworkers is by attending a meeting of the Quincy Woodworkers Guild. The club always welcomes newcomers of any skill level to check out a meeting or join the organization.

The group meets once a month at rotating locations to share their worksin-progress as well as to exchange ideas and techniques.

For more information, including the location of the next meeting, please send an email to quincywoodworkersguild@gmail.com.

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Needleworkers to Host 'Sew Down' QUINSIPPI SEW DOWN April 6 – 8 Quality Inn & Suites Are you interested in learning new embroidery techniques or participating in activities with other needleart enthusiasts? If so, then you're invited to the next meeting of the Quinsippi Needleworkers and the first ever Quinsippi Sew Down! Members have different skill levels and beginners are always welcome.

Mark your calendar for the first weekend in April as stitchers from across the Midwest will come to Quincy as the local chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America hosts the 2018 Spring Heartland Region Meeting: Quinsippi Sew Down.

This new event will feature workshops with award-winning instructors that have a skill set worth sharing!

Registration is now open to the public.

The conference will take place at Quality Inn & Suites April 6 – 8.

Quinsippi Needleworkers is an affiliated chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America (EGA) whose mission is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.

Membership is $50 and includes a subscription to national publications and the opportunity to participate in classes, workshops and seminars to learn new techniques and develop embroidery and needlework skills.

Regular meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at the First Union Congregational Church at 7 pm.

The 2018 theme is Exploring the World's Needlework. Members will journey through history, tasting treats from a far and stitching patterns of needlework from around the world!

Please visit www.orgsites/il/quincyega/ to learn more or contact Ann Bergman at 217-222-9150 for more information.

Members of the local needleworkers group created a bargello needlepoint sampler in 2017. The project took over six months to complete and had several complex requirements. Samples of the completed projects belong to (left to right) Ann Bergman, Christina Langley, Heather Altor, Sonja Bubolz, Sandy Huddleston and Mary Vancil. Submitted photos.

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EXHIBITIONS C-SC Mabee Gallery Senior Art Show January 20 – February 15 Meyer & Stoll February 22 – March 9 Opening Reception Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 pm

JWCC Heath Gallery Thomas Kolleck January 16 – February 23 Opening Reception Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 pm Barb Niewohner & Lois Looten March 5 – April 6

Quincy Art Center

44th Annual High School Student Art Show January 26 – March 2 Robert Lee Mejer: 50 Year Retrospective - Inscapes March 16 – April 25

4th Annual Students & Instructors of the Art Center Exhibit March 16 – April 25 Deborah Baughman March 16 – April 25

QU Gray Gallery

Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Laura Wright December 13 – February 20 Debbie Lutz February 21 – April 10

St. Patrick's Day Art Crawl

John J. Carlson February 5 – February 24, 2018 Vince Seaver March 5 – April 5, 2018

Local and regional artists March 16, 2018 from 6 -10 pm

Satellite Exhibit at Broadway Hy-Vee: Blane Barnes November 29 – February 6 Mika Courtney February 7 – March 27 Opening Reception Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 pm Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Blaine Troup December 7 – May 16

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Feb. 1 - 6 Saturday, Feb. 3 QU: Clarinet Day 8 am, Quincy University Connie Niemann Center for Music, Quincy.edu

Saturday, Feb. 3 QPL Black History Month Presentation: William Dallas 1 pm, QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Sunday, Feb. 4 QAC: Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Party, 3 - 5 pm QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-223-5900

Wednesday, Feb. 7 Gallery Opening Reception 5:30 pm, Hy-Vee Market Cafe & Bar on Broadway, QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-223-5900 FREE

Saturday, Feb. 10 AAUW Speaker Series 11 am, Women's City Club "Syria & the Middle East" 217-222-5295 FREE

Saturday, Feb. 10 Valentine's Dinner Buffet 6 pm, Women's City Club Reservations required by calling 217-242-4703

Thursday, Feb. 15 C-SC: Bus Stop, 7:30 pm Feb. 16 & 17 & 3 pm Feb. 18 Culver-Stocton College 573-288-6346 or Culver.edu

Saturday, Feb. 17 Encore! Fairy Tale Tea Party 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Spring Lake Country Club fairytaleteaquincy.com

Feb. 7 - 10 Thursday, Feb. 8 QCT: Anne of Green Gables 7:30 pm, Feb. 9 & 10 & on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 pm 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Saturday, Feb. 10 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery, 10 am - 1 pm, QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-223-5900

Feb. 11 - 18 Sunday, Feb. 11 QSOA: Northern Passages Orchestra Concert 3 pm, Morrison Theater, QJHS qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

Thursday, Feb. 15 QHS Winter Play 7:30 pm, Feb. 16 & 17 QHS Theatre 217-224-3774

Feb. 11 - 18 Cont.

Saturday, Feb. 17 13th Documentary Screening & Discussion 1 pm, QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Feb. 19 - 28 Saturday, Feb. 17 QCMA: Voces8 7:30 pm, Salem Church QuincyCivicMusic.org Free for kids & students!

Monday, Feb. 19 Quincy Artists Guild 10 am, every Monday The Art Center, bls@adams.net or kateevernetti53@gmail.com

Saturday, Feb. 24 Super Saturday 10:15 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Wednesday, Feb. 28 Great River Watercolor Society 4:30 pm, 4th Wednesday of the Month, QU Brenner Library 217-228-5267

Wednesday, Feb. 28 QCMA: Goitse 7:30 pm, Morrison Theater, QJHS QuincyCivicMusic.org

Feb. 19 - 28 Cont.

Sunday, Feb. 25 HSQAC: Black History Month Presentation 2 pm, History Museum FREE 217-222-1835 or hsqac.org

FREE Sunday, Feb. 25 QU: Symphonic Band & Hawk Express Jazz Band Concert 3 pm, Connie Niemann Center for Music, 217-228-5432 ext. 3159

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

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Thursday, March 1 MROC: Hansel & Gretel, 7 pm Lewis Street Playhouse, Canton Sunday, March 4 at 3 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Quincy

Sunday, March 4 Thirsty Palettes Canvas Painting Party 3 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, March 10 QHS Showcase of Excellence 8 am - 11 pm Quincy Senior High School 217-224-3774

Saturday, March 10 AAUW Speaker Series 11 am Women's City Club 217-222-5259 FREE

Sunday, March 11 Quincy Concert Band 2:30 pm Morrison Theater, QJHS 217-257-4953 QuincyConcertBand.org

Sunday, March 11 QAYO Concert World of Dance 7 pm, The Kroc Center qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 FREE

Friday, March 16 St. Patrick's Day Art Crawl 6 - 10 pm, Various Locations QuincyArtCenter.org FREE

Friday, March 16 Golden Windmill Follies 6:30 pm, Prairie Mills Windmill March 17, 23 & 24 at 6:30 pm March 18 & 25 at 1:30 pm 217-696-2467

Friday, March 16 QCT: Big Fish 7:30 pm, March 17, 22, 23 & 24 2 pm, March 18 & 25 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Sunday, March 18 C-SC Band Winter Concert 3 pm, Culver-Stockton College culver.edu or 573-288-6346

Monday, March 19 QCT: Auditions FREE

By Appointment, March 20 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Tuesday, March 20 QAYC Spring Concert, 7 pm First Union Congregational Church qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

Saturday, March 24 C-SC: Masterworks 2018 7:30 pm, Culver-Stockton College culver.edu or 573-288-6346

Sunday, March 25 Women's History Month Program 2 pm, History Museum hsqac.org or 217-222-1835 FREE

March 8 - 14 Saturday, March 10 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery, 10 am - 1 pm, QuincyArtCenter.org or 217-223-5900

March15 - 21 Friday, March 16 QSOA Young Peoples Concert 11:30 am, Baldwin School qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

March15 - 21 Cont.

Saturday, March 17 QSOA: Symphony Chorus Emerald Isle 7:30 pm, Kroc Center qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

March 22 - 31 Super Saturday 10:15 am, Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org or 217-222-1309 FREE

Saturday, March 24 Fabulous Fur Ball 6:30 pm, Town & Country Inn 217-223-8766

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Feb. 17th

Voces8 - British Vocal Ensemble

Feb. 28th

Goitse - Irish Quintet

European Groups to Perform in Quincy This February VOCES8 Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm Salem Church GOITSE Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 pm Morrison Theater, QJHS Two European vocal ensembles are touring the United States this winter and each will make a special stop to perform right here in Quincy! Mark your calendar as Quincy Civic Music Association (QCMA) brings Voces8 on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Goitse on Wednesday, Feb. 28 starting at 7:30 pm each evening.

Voces8 is an a capella group that thrills audiences with their soaring and timeless voices. The sensational British vocal ensemble is one of the world’s most popular, versatile and best-loved unaccompanied singing groups. The group has performed worldwide from

London to Tokyo to LA, and have achieved renowned for their captivating tones and arrangements.

The group sings classical, jazz, and pop music along with contemporary arrangements written just for them.

Voces8 brings centuries of vocal music alive with perfectly matched a capella vocals and stage presence.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the doors of Salem Church on the corner of 9th and State Streets.

Goitse is a popular and award-winning quintet from Ireland. Concert-goers are in for a joyous, rollicking, superb performance of Irish music, both traditional and newly composed. Goitse (pronounced “go-witcha”) is a leader of the new generation of Irish ensembles and one of the most sought-after bands.

Goitse's distinctive sound lies in the

fusion of their own compositions with traditional tunes from Ireland and elsewhere. Each concert is entertaining and unique.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $27 at the doors of Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School.

QCMA ticket outlets are Quincy Hy-Vee stores, Kirlin’s, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center and Java Jive in Hannibal or online through quincycivicmusic.org.

Students through high school are admitted free as are many college students and faculty members with identification. For further information, visit the QCMA website above or call 217-224-5499.

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(Left) Saxaphonist, Devin Osborne performs a solo with the QHS Jazz Band. (Right) The QHS Show Choir performs as part of a high-energy finale during the 2017 Showcase. Photos Submitted by Dale Stevenson.

Tri-States Ready for 26th Annual Showcase!

SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE Saturday, March 10 from 8 am – 11 pm Quincy Senior High School It's time to shine for students across the Tri-States at the 26th Annual QHS Showcase of Excellence. The event will be Saturday, March 10 and is a unique platform for show choirs, jazz bands, soloists and ensembles to demonstrate their talents during a fun-filled, educational and competitive day. Over 30 groups from all sizes of schools are expected to perform this year!

“We are very proud of this event and its success over the past 26 years,” said Kathi Dooley, Director of Music for the Quincy Public Schools. “Numerous groups return year after year to benefit from the valuable learning opportunities.

The event is designed to give even small music programs the chance to compete, and receive instruction from expert clinicians in music and choreography.”

The public is invited to hear the astounding sound of the jazz bands in the high school’s gymnasium and the witness the show choirs razzledazzle audiences in the theatre. The stars of tomorrow will display their impressive talents in a karaoke-style solo competition and during jam sessions. Improvisation clinics and other workshops are also offered throughout the day. Renowned music professors and experts from around the country judge the competitors and instruct the clinics and choreography.

“That kind of exposure for students is invaluable and leaves them with pride and confidence when they head home,” Dooley said.

Visitors are able to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award with winners in both jazz and show choir categories.

Judges will offer targeted instruction on each group’s performances and give an overall competition score. The event

produces a high energy finale at the end of the day in the high school theatre.

Awards are presented, including the coveted Grand Champion trophy! The Quincy High School Show Choir and Jazz Band will perform in exhibition to conclude the event.

The Showcase of Excellence continues its success thanks to the many hours of work by volunteers, students, and the Friends of the Performing Arts, in addition to the generosity of numerous individual and corporate sponsors.

A single admission ticket may be purchased the day of the event and are $12 for adults and $8 for students.

Tickets are good for all performances and visitors may come and go as they please. A variety of food and refreshments will be available for purchase in the cafeteria. Proceeds from the event benefit all music education programs throughout the entire Quincy Public School District.

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QSOA Presents Young Artist With Orchestra & Irish Themed Concert Congratulations to Eddie Binosi, the winner of the 2017-18 Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association’s (QSOA) Young Artists Competition!

The 63rd annual contest took place this past November and provides outstanding high school musicians the opportunity to perform as a concert soloist accompanied by a symphony orchestra. Such a performance can be a springboard for a young person like Binosi to begin a career and lifelong commitment to the arts!

QUINCY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NORTHERN PASSAGES Sunday, February 11 at 3 pm Morrison Theater, QJHS QUINCY SYMPHONY CHORUS EMERALD ISLE Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 pm Kroc Center

The upcoming Northern Passages concert will feature Binosi, a junior at Quincy Senior High School, in the first movement of Violin Concerto Eddie Binosi in C Major by Dmitry Kabalevsky.

Additional orchestral selections include Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ mystic Symphony No. 1 as well as the ballad to his homeland, Finlandia. The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra (QAYC) will join the full orchestra in this piece. The orchestra will also perform the beautiful Lyrc Suite by Norwegian Edvard Grieg during the program.

Binosi is the son of Callie Binosi of Quincy and Carlo Binosi of Chicago. He has studied violin with Robin Walden for 11 years. He has played in the QAYO for six seasons and is currently concertmaster. He is also a member of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and the Quincy Senior High Concert Orchestra. This is his second year to qualify to participate in the ILMEA All-State Music Festival. Binosi also studies piano with Larry Finley. He is in his third year on the tennis team at QSHS. This coming summer, Binosi hopes to attend Interlochen Center for the Arts Orchestra Camp.

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Northern Passages concert will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, Feb. 11 in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School.

On Saturday, March 17, Quincy Symphony Chorus will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Emerald Isle concert starting at 7:30 pm in the Salvation Army Kroc Center.

The chorus will showcase a variety of works with an Irish theme including Three Irish Folksongs, Gaelic Blessing, Irish Psalm and many others. A highlight of the program will be the performance of Letters from Ireland choral suite by Mark Brymer. The suite includes much-loved songs from the 17th and 18th century native Ireland intermixed with actual letters and diary entries from the same perios.

Special guests Britches Full of Stitches will delight the audience with their vocal harmonies and traditional instruments including the Bodhran Irish frame drum, harp, flute and mandolin.

Britches Full of Stitches

Tickets for both shows will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance from the Symphony Office at 200 N. 8th St., Quincy County Market or Hy-Vee stores or Sturhahn Jewelers. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors.

Children 18 and under are admitted free to all QSO concerts and are encouraged to attend. For more information call the Symphony Office at 217-228-2856 or visit qsoa.org.

Attendees may also purchase a raffle ticket to enter QSOA’s annual fund raising raffle of $1,00 grand prize during the concert. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100, available from any QSOA Chorus, Orchestra, Encore! or board member.

The winner will be drawn at the finale concert, The Planets, on April 21. Buy tickets early to be included in the Early Bird Drawing for $250. Proceeds support the many QSOA programs.

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Celebrate Spring With the Symphony’s Youth Performers QUINCY SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Sunday, March 11 at 7 pm The Salvation Army Kroc Center QUINCY SYMPHONY YOUTH CHORUS Tuesday, March 20 at 7 pm First Union Congregational Church Quincy Symphony’s elite youth orchestra and children’s chorus groups have been preparing for their annual spring performances that will take place this March.

Hear the 45 members of Quincy Symphony Youth Orchestra in concert on Sunday, March 11 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, located at 405 Vermont St. These talented student musicians were selected from across

the Tri-States to perform with this outstanding group!

Under the direction of Dr. Rich Cangro, the orchestra will perform a repertoire of multi-cultural music selections composed for folk and classical dances with orchestra.

Audiences will enjoy a visual aspect of the show as local dancers will perform gracefully during a handful of the selections including Blue Danube, Johann Strauss; Dance of the Tumblers from The Snow Maiden by Nikolai RimskyKorsakov and Danza Final by composer Alberto Ginastera.

The Youth Chorus will perform the evening of Tuesday, March 20 in the

beautiful First Union Congregational Church. Third through 6th graders in the Kinderchor will showcase an Irishthemed concert that celebrates Celtic traditions and music. The Concert Choir (for older youth through high school) will sing songs of celebration and renewal in honor of the arrival of spring.

Both concerts will start at 7 pm with free admission for everyone, including Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association season ticket holders. Donations will be accepted at the door.

Students are welcome to audition for each choir and the orchestra. To schedule an audition appointment, please call the Symphony Office at 217-222-2856. Find out more by visiting qsoa.org.

Blast Off: Symphony to Perform Music From the Stars & Beyond QUINCY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 47TH ANNUAL YOUNG PEOPLES CONCERT Friday, March 16 at 11:30 am Baldwin Intermediate School Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s 47th Annual Young Peoples Concerts takes the Symphony on the road to treat more than 3,000 Tri-State students to a free concert on Friday, March 16. The 11:30 performance at Baldwin Intermediate School is open to the public!

In conjunction with the Quincy Public Schools, the Quincy Symphony Orchestra will present: Blast off, Music from the Stars and Beyond. Students and adults will enjoy this concert, directed by guest conductor Dr. Richard Cangro.

Dennis Bingheim plays the tuba during a Quincy Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concert.

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The show features wide variety of spacethemed music including some of the most recognizable tunes of the last century including 2001: Space Odyssey, Star Wars, The Planets and more!

"Space exploration and blockbuster movies of the past generation have added to the natural human fascination of stars and planets," says Cangro.

"Inspiration from space produces some of the most iconic music of the modern era."

The concert is designed to introduce the next generation of musicians to symphony instruments by connecting music with stories of the explorers and creators from the past.

For more information, please call the Symphony Office at 217-222-2856 or visit qsoa.org.

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AN ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL QUINCY CONCERT BAND Sunday, March 11 at 2:30 pm Morrison Theater, QJHS On March 11, Conductor Dr. Trent A. Hollinger will conduct the Quincy Concert Band in its annual free spring performance: An Illinois Bicentennial.

The concert will begin at 2:30 pm in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School.

The concert will feature pieces that reflect the diverse history and culture of Illinois as it celebrates its 200th birthday including Aaron’s Copland’s composition, Lincoln’s Portrait. The work features narrations of excerpts from some of Lincoln’s great speeches, including the famous Gettysburg Address. The band will also welcome Bill Camphouse who will direct as the band performs his composition Illinois.

The annual concerts provide entertainment that gives audience “a richer, fuller life through music.” There is no charge for admission. Donations

are appreciated and help with the band’s expenses.

The 70+ member band is an all-volunteer wind ensemble that performs two concerts each year. Musicians come from all walks of life and are of all ages. Many of them use the opportunity as band members to play their instruments in concert after their school years. The band has earned awards from the 2015 Illinois Music Education Conference.

For information regarding this concert or to join the band, please contact Dr. Hollinger at quincyconcertband@gmail. com or John Schneider, Quincy Concert Band Board President, at 217-257-4953.

QU and C-SC University Concerts QU SYMPHONIC BAND & HAWK EXPRESS JAZZ BAND Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 pm QU Connie Niemann Center for Music

WIND & JAZZ ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT Sunday, March 18 at 3 pm MASTERWORKS Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 pm C-SC Campbell Auditorium The Culver-Stockton College's (C-SC) invites you to two engaging music concerts this March.

QU Hawk Express Jazz Band. Submitted photo.

Quincy University will present a joint concert by its Symphonic Band and the Hawk Express Jazz Band on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 pm in the Connie Niemann Center for Music. The concert is free and open to the public. In addition to classical and jazz music, the bands will feature a solo vocalist.

For more information about the music concert contact Dr. Damm at dammch@ quincy.edu or 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.

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The Wind and Jazz Ensembles will perform their winter concert on Sunday, March 18 beginning at 3 pm in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The concert will feature William Jackson, the winner of the 2017 C-SC Concerto and Aria Competition. Dr. Thomas Polett will direct the Jazz Ensemble with soloists and ensembles in classic, contemporary and vocal jazz pieces.

The combined choirs will present Masterworks 2018 on Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 pm in Campbell Auditorium. The chamber orchestra will provide accompaniment.

All performances are free and open to the public. Call 573-288-6346 for more information.

Our drummer? He’s a plumber!

The Quincy Concert Band is an allvolunteer organization that’s made up of people representing all business sectors in Quincy. There are teachers, physicians, social workers, students, attorneys, reporters and more, and they all have one thing in common: a love of music.

Percussionist Gary Bratton followed his father and grandfather’s footsteps into the family business of plumbing, but those footsteps must have been keeping a good beat, because from a young age, Gary knew he wanted to be a drummer too!

“Drumming and plumbing actually can have more in common than you’d think,” Gary laughs. “You’ve got to be accurate, precise and get all the parts working together!”

Gary has been with the band since it began, and originally joined because he didn’t want to give up music after he graduated from high school.

“Come try it! It’s okay if you haven’t played in years. What’s important is that you’re willing to devote some time to practicing and working with the group. It’s a great way to continue playing your instrument after your school days are behind you.”

You’re invited to “come try it” either as a spectator or a prospective member. You’ll make great friends, perform with one of the best groups in the area, and we hear that Director Dr. Trent Hollinger can even give you a recommendation for a really groovy plumber!

For information about the band, email thollinger@culver.edu or call 573-288-6418.

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HUMANITIES

The Great War Remembered at the History Museum BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 pm WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM Sunday, March 25 at 2 pm History Museum As the country commemorates the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in World War I (WWI), the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) invites you to explore related programs and exhibits at the History Museum.

Two upcoming presentations will educate and enlighten audiences about the role Adams County citizens played during the Great War. On Sunday, Feb. 25, in honor of Black History Month, HSQAC will present a program about the roles local African American soldiers played during WWI. More than 150 black soldiers from Quincy and Adams County joined the Navy and American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Two of them gave their lives in France during the conflict. The program will explore the experiences of both the soldiers at war and those who waited at home for news and hoped for their safe return.

On Sunday, March 25, in honor of Women's History Month, HSQAC will welcome Dr. Ginny Boynton to discuss the roles of women during WWI. Boynton is a professor at Western

Illinois University, specializing in American women's history and the war period, 1914 – 1945.

Each program will begin at 2 pm at the History Museum. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call 217-222-1835 or visit hsqac.org.

While you are there, take a journey through the Remembering World War One display which features photos and a timeline of local WWI events, a listing of the Gold Star Veterans from the area, and uniforms of soldiers, Red Cross personnel and Navy sailors.

Detail of a photograph by J.F.C. Schott of National Guard Troops on Broadway, September 14, 1917, on their way to entrain for Camp Logan, Texas.

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Celebrate Black History Month at QPL This February, Quincy Public Library will celebrate Black History Month with several events that recognize the achievements and roles of African Americans in the history of the United States.

13TH: A DOCUMENTARY Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1 pm Quincy Public Library

WILLIAM DALLAS PRESENTATION Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm Quincy Public Library Join the Quincy Public Library for a special presentation by Jim Rost on Quincy's first African American police officer, William "Billy" Dallas. Dallas's story is both heroic and tragic. He was very courageous and broke down many barriers to accomplish things others in his generation were unable to do in the late 19th century.

William "Billy" Dallas.

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Born into slavery, Dallas escaped to Quincy where he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Civil War. In 1874, he was sworn in as a member of the Quincy Police Department.

After only two years on the police force, Dallas was killed in the line of duty, leaving behind his pregnant wife and son.

He was the first officer killed in the line of duty, not only in Quincy, but in the state of Illinois.

Hear his heroic story and see artifacts and memorabilia from the 1870s during the program on Saturday, Feb. 3 starting at 1 pm at the library.

Dallas' actions made future men and women proud to serve on the police force and his story has paved the way for future generations to protect those that need it the most.

All library programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are required to ensure adequate seating. Call 217-223-1309 or visit quincylibrary.org.

Visit Quincy Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1 pm for a special Black History month screening of the compelling documentary, 13th. The film, by Ava DuVernay, was so named for the Thirteenth Amendment to the constitution, which freed slaves and prohibited slavery.

Macy Ferguson-Smith, Quincy Human Rights Commission member.

The critically acclaimed film presents a captivating look at the prison system in the United States. It addresses racism, capitalism, policies and politics.

The film features prominent individuals including Angela Davis, Bryan Stevenson, Van Jones, Newt Gingrich, Cory Booker and Bararck Obama among others.

Following the film, Macy Ferguson-Smith, member of Quincy's Human Rights Commission, will facilitate a discussion about the documentary.

Movie Mondays

Additional movies chosen for Black History Month will be shown at 5 pm during Movie Mondays at QPL and include A United Kingdom on February 5, Hidden Figures on February 12, Race on February 19 and The Color Purple on February 26.

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Rhythm in “Becoming a dancer is like learning to tell a fairytale through movement,” explains local instructor Holly Schell.

“We get to be the storytellers, and, like with fairytales, these stories contain both good and bad but are ultimately full of heart.”

Holly Schell has been dancing since the age of 3. She credits her parents and her first instructor, Brenda Rust, with instilling a passion for the art that has let her continue to explore and create for 30 years now.

“I knew very early on that I lived to dance.

You could find me watching my reflection and suddenly I would break out in a dance,” Schell explains. “And I absolutely love that, as an instructor, I get to work

with children and help spark that same kind of joy and imagination through movement.”

Schell also believes that dance can be therapeutic, because it’s a way of telling a story without saying a word.

“Whether the dancer is a child or an adult, if they’re struggling with something internally, they can turn around and use that within a dance. They can express their feelings and work through them, and that’s something really special to be able to guide. Audiences are moved by that kind of emotion when it’s on stage.”

In addition to teaching at her own studio, Schell is involved with several area nonprofits. In 2017, she cochoreographed the Quincy Community Theatre’s production of Tarzan. Schell has also helped with the popular Dancing with the Local Stars event, which raises money for Cornerstone, a community mental health nonprofit.

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Holly Schell demonstrates a movement to dancers. Submitted photo.

“The most beautiful thing about dance is being able to be so expressive and to find the rhythm in life. My dance instructors always allowed me to be myself, and that is the most magical gift.

I hope as an instructor I’m helping my students do the same thing.”

Explore Life & Times of Grant This April ULYSSES S. GRANT SYMPOSIUM April 27 & 28 You’re invited to join the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) along with the Tri-State Civil War Roundtable for Quincy's first Ulysses S. Grant Symposium! This event will be held at several locations in Quincy on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28. The event is free to attend but registration is strongly recommended as space is limited. The event is an opportunity to explore the life and times of the Civil War general and 18th President. Attendees will also learn about his connection to Adams County and the Tri-State area.

Featured speakers and their topics will be: Larry Werline, Grant impersonator –“Grant and Lincoln”; Tim Good, Superintendent of the National Park Service Grant Site White Haven –“Grant and AfricanAmericans”; Dr. Steve Belko, Executive Director of the Missouri Humanities Council –“Grant In Missouri”; and John Alexander, owner of Books On the Square, “Grant in Illinois.”

Optional tours of several historicallysignificant Quincy sites will also be available. Among the options will be: the John Wood Mansion, the Lincoln Gallery, the Eells House, the Lincoln-Douglas Interpretive Center and the History Museum.

Make your reservations by calling the HSQAC at 217-222-1835. Please note that some locations are not handicapped accessible; call for more info.

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Arts Quincy has announced the winners of nearly Adams County elementary students enjoyed Quincy Community Theatre's n The Road $10,000 in 2018 Art Dollars Awards! This program is production: American Fairytales which received a 2017 grant from the Arts Dollars intended as a cash match of up to $500 in support program. Submitted photo. of arts events or programs that are hosted by an Arts Quincy Partner Organizations. School associations The 21 award winners include: (including PTAs) are included under the umbrella of their affiliated school’s fine arts department.

St. Dominic School The Quincy Museum Quincy Concert Band IL PTA - District 8 PTA Projects given priority in funding are ones that Quincy Public Library St. James Lutheran School introduce the arts to new audiences, increase access for underserved communities, encourage new work or Ellington School Quincy Symphony Orchestra innovative projects and/or facilitate low-cost and free Association Quincy Civic Music Assoc. arts opportunities throughout the community.

St. Peter School Golden Historical Society Midsummer Arts Faire, NFP Four Star Public Library Since 1996, the program has awarded over $250,000 to Foundation Quincy Family YMCA support arts events throughout the community. These awards are intended to increase arts access for all of Madison Elementary School Adams Elementary PTA Adams County and are funded in part by the Illinois Muddy River Opera Company Parochial Music Organization Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Chaddock School Quincy Area Convention Stillwell Foundation, The Community Foundation and the & Visitors Bureau Quincy Art Center individual and business members of Arts Quincy.

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Kids: Eliminate Library Fines by Reading!

Cancel out your library fines! Children 17 and younger earn $1 credit toward library fines for every 15 minutes spent reading while they're at the Quincy Public Library (QPL) during February and March. Just check in at any library desk to get started, then report the total time you've spent reading at QPL. Any printed library material including books, magazines, newspapers or any homework books will count toward the total! This program applies to late fees only. Charges for lost or damaged items are not eligible. For more information and to learn about more programs, visit quincylibrary.org.

Clarinet Day

The music department of Quincy University will be hosting its 4th annual Clarinet Day on Saturday, Feb. 3. The exciting day will bring together high school clarinet players from around the area to form a clarinet choir.

Clarinet players between grades 9th – 12th are encouraged to attend.

All abilities are welcome. There is no charge and lunch is included. The event will begin at 8:30 am and culminate with a concert at 4 pm.

Dr. Christine Damm, Assistant Professor of Music, will perform a special recital in conjunction with Clarinet Day at 1 pm in the Connie Niemann Center for Music.

AAUW Speaker Series

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

The Saturday, Feb. 10 program will feature an interesting presentation entitled "Syria and the Middle East" at 11 am by Dr. C. Patrick Hotle, John A. Sperry, Jr. Endowed Chair of Humanities, Professor of History, and Director of Travel Study, Culver-Stockton College.

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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.

The Bus Stops in Canton The Culver-Stockton College Theatre program presents William Inge’s Bus Stop February 15 – 17 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 pm.

This romantic comedy follows late night events that occur in a Midwestern diner when a bus is forced to stop during a blizzard. Many facets of love and romance whirl in with the stranded travelers and the characters have their moment before the storm clears the next morning.

All performances, directed by Professor Kent Miller, are free to the public and will take place in Mabee Little Theatre/ Black Box on the lower level of Brown Performing Arts Center adjacent to Alexander Campbell Auditorium on campus. Call 573-288-6346 for more information.

Valentines Buffet The Women’s City Club will hold its annual Valentine Buffet Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event is open to the public and will be $22 per person, which includes hors d’oeurves beginning at 5:30 pm followed by a prime rib dinner at 6 pm. Reservations may be made by calling 217-242-4703

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Back by Popular Demand: Fairy Tale Tea

Girls and boys in pre-K through fourth grade are invited to dance and mingle with their favorite princesses and courageous princes during the Fairy Tale Tea on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Spring Lake Country Club. Register now as seating is extremely limited!

2017 Encore! Fairy Tale Tea. Submitted photo.

Two seatings will be held at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Children and adults are welcome to come dressed as their favorite fairy tale character and enjoy a delicious tea party, dance with the royalty, make a craft, have photo ops and more!

Tickets are $25 each, either child or adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each ticket holder will be entered into a special grand prize drawing.

Register online via PayPal or credit card: fairytaleteaquincy.com or mail a check (made payable to Encore!) to: Fairy Tale Tea, c/o Shelley Arns, 1812 NE Wilmar Court, Quincy, IL 62301.

Encore! is the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association and supports many youth music initiatives in Quincy and surrounding communities. To learn more about Encore! and how you can become involved, please visit qsoa.org/about/ encore-volunteer-council.

Sunday Music Series

Join Robert March and Friends on Sunday, March 25 for chamber music.

Mark your calendar for April 29 to hear Dylan Marney on the piano and May 20 for Quincy's Recorder Group. All three concerts will be held at the Unitarian Church, located at 16th and Hampshire.

There is no charge to attend any Sunday Music Series concerts, as the performers freely share their talents.

Donations are appreciated. For more information contact Phyllis Robertson, Program Coordinator, at 217-228-2866.

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Quincy Museum Classes

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Did you know the Quincy Museum offers educational tours and classes during the winter months?

Teachers may schedule a field trip and lessons in the following subjects: Native Americans, Magnetism and Electricity, Fossils, Dinosaurs, Rocks and Minerals, Wildlife, Backyard and Ocean Animals, Matter and Growing Up in the 1890’s.

The newest class, Exploring Illinois Archaeology offers a unique opportunity to learn about Illinois' extraordinary past and accompanies the Historic Archaeology exhibit.

Activities vary with each class, but each class includes a hand-on activity and information packet to take back to school. The classes are taught by educational professionals and are tailored to each grade level. One-hour sessions cost $1.50 per student and $2 per student for 90 minute sessions.

For more information, or to schedule your class with the Quincy Museum, please call the museum office at 217-224-7669.

Learn to play bridge!

Start something new or brush up on your bridge skills. The Women's City Club will again be offering classes for those wanting to learn how to play the beloved card game.

The spring session will start on Wednesday, April 4. The class will meet from 6:30 – 8: 30 pm on four consecutive Wednesdays at the Women's City Club, located at 1550 Maine St. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Donna Foley is the instructor. Reservations can be made by calling 217-228-1142.

Quincy Preserves Annual Meeting Mar. 20

Each year the Quincy Preserves identifies structures of historic and/ or architectural significance and awards plaques to the winners of this distinguished designation at the organization's Annual Meeting and plaque presentation. The meeting is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, March 20 at Spring Lake Country Club. Tickets are $30. To make reservations call Vicki Ebbing at 217257-9909 or email vebbing@yahoo.com.

Save the date for 2018 Home & Garden Tours which are Saturdays May 5, June 9 and October 13. For additional information visit quincypreserves.org.

Volunteer at the Villa

As the tourist information center of Quincy, the Villa Kathrine and its volunteers welcome the world to our area!

The Villa is seeking new volunteers for 2018. Schedules are very flexible and training is provided for this fun and laid back volunteer role. For more information please call 217-224-6922 or 217-224-3688.

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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Mohamed & Zakiah Ali Ron & Heather Amos Bill & Mary Lou Anderson Terry & Pat Arnold Kazem Attai Blane & Angie Barnes Terry & Becky Bauer Rod & Cathy Becks Dennis & Rachel Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bergman Dennis & Maria Bingheim Don Blattner Lawrence & Patricia Blickhan Gail Boatman Elizabeth Bowles Carol Bramer-Mitten Jonica Bretz Dan & Sherry Brothers Ryan & Elizabeth Brown Charles & Kathy Buckman Dan & Robin Buckman Daryl & Linda Buechting Tom Burnett Elizabeth Busbey Don & Karen Campbell Jerry & Sue Carnivale Gary & Gerry Carter Mark & Mara Clingingsmith

Gayle Mast Coan David & Mary Costigan Toni & Trish Crane Shirley Crank Greg & Shirley Davis Jim & Julie Dehart Jim & Margaret Dennis Tom & Jane Deters Kelsey Deters Kay Dodds Mike & Jennifer Drew Suzi Duker Richard & Laura Ehrhart Mike Elbe Mrs. Chris Fauble Jennifer Finley Ed & Barbara Flowers Rosie Foster Roger & Mary Frankenhoff Carolyn Freiburg Jamie Friye John & Betty Gebhardt Matthew & Kristin George Justin & Alana Gerhardt Dr. Scott Giltner & Heather Keller-Giltner Lowell & Vickie Glas Joe & Donna Goerlich Dennis & Barb Gorman Dick & Roseann Gosnell Dr. Leonard & Rosalin Grayson Mary Griffith John & Linda Groves Bob & Madeline Hagemann Allison Hall Robert Hanson George & Dinah Harris John Heidbreder Judy & Ray Heilmann Michael & Carole Hennessy

When you join Arts Quincy as a member, you support a wide range of groups from all areas of the arts and help provide art education programming for 7,500 students! The arts enrich our community, influence academic achievement, drive economic prosperity and improve the overall health and well-being of ourselves and our neighbors. In fact, few organizations offer the kind of return on your charitable contribution than Arts Quincy does!

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James & Martha Rapp Jean Reddington Melinda Rinella Pete & Mary Jane Rischar Ed & Emily Robbearts Betty Ann Robinson Ken & Trudy Rollins Dave & Elizabeth Schlembach Harold Schmalfeld Janet Schneeberger John & Lani Schneider Chris & Monica Scholz Susan Scholz Donald & Maureen Schuering Greg & Connie Scott Jenna Seaborn Terry & Mary Shaw Dan & Pamela Sherman Laura Sievert T.J. & Sally Stadler George Staerker & Sue Allen Alan Steigelman & Nancey Moore Mark & Sarah Stephens Jeff & Dawn Stupavsky Mike & Jan Terry Margie H. Thompson Gerald & Laura Timmerwilke Ralph & Laurie Vandenboom Alason Ronn Vecchie Katie Walters H. Richard & Ronda Wand David & Angie Wedding Jim & Karen Weede Willian Winn & Kae Blecha Rick & Ann Wright The Yates Family Vern & Becky Zinn

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Anonymous Becky Albert Karen Anderson Joe & Diane Ary Prudence Backlin Steve & Sara Bange Tim & Connie Barnes Eleanor Barnstead

Iona Barry Clinton Begley Iris Bell Matt & Gina Bergman Michelle Bickhaus Donald & Roynola Blair Mary Kay Blazel Neal & Jill Arnold Blickhan Kay Boese Michael & Julia Boren Jay & Shirley Bower Michael & Carol Brennan Ann Brink Cathy Brogdon Robert & Carolyn Brown Bill Browning Rose Burling Margaret Callahan Sandy Callahan Robert & Sandra Casburn J. Devin & Anne Cashman Armando & Armida Cepeda Phil & Audrey Chanen Bonnie Clark Larry & Kathie Clark Joan Cook Lois Crickard Alice Cripe Susan Deege Kelsey Deters Patricia Dillon Martha Disseler Arlis Dittmer Jeff Dorsey Jim & Dienna Drew Adam Duesterhaus Jim & Doris Duvendack Karen Eaton Judith Echternkamp Larry & Reva Ehmen Maddi Ehmen Clara Ehrhart Nancy Elliott Janell Farmer Terry Feld-Cary Kitten Ferrell Marleigh Fifer John Frankenhoff Mary Ann Freeman Joan Frey Richard Fry Bruce & Jane Gardner

Don Gnuse Ken & Clare Goerlich Joan Green Joan Groh Robert & Jane Haas Nancy Hadler Gary & Cheryl Hamilton Felix Hammock Sarah & Jon Hanchett Ron & Rita Heubner Brenda Holton Sharon Humke Don & Rita Hummel Virginia Hunter Alison Hutson Dr. & Mrs. Merle Jacobs Janet James Debbie Johnson Debby Johnson Richard & Joy Jurrens Alta King LuAnn Kleemeyer Richard & Joan Klimstra Velma Klusmeyer William Kniel Stephen & Jan Koester Randy & Jan Krutmeier Howard Kuo Stephanie Laboray Mary Lammers John Landis Family Michelle Lavery James Lawrence Roger Leach Gayle Liebig Judy Litchfield Wayne & Mary Lock Meenal Mamdani Sara Martin Lois Mason Anne Mays Marion McCleery Louis & Diana McClelland Randy & Jane McFarland Adam & Michelle Miller Dave & Joan Miller Dawn Moncey Nita Myers Annette J. Newquist Mary Louise Nichols Jane Nolan Mary Lou Nuessen Dr. Edward Obrock Barbara Oerly Wanda O’Hara

Joanne & John Ortwerth Chuck & June Otte Helen Pagel Delores Paley Maxine Paluska Denise Pearcy Patrick Peters Ann Pfaffe Connie Phillips Chris Piette Roy & Karen Points Pamela Potter Ardath Potts Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Powers Chuck Radel Jeffrey & Shelly Rasche John & Greta Read Dr. Robert & Ann Reich Doug & Debbie Rhoades Shirley Rhodes Donald & Charlotte Rodenhizer Bucky & Renee Schlueter Charles & Jamie Scholz Steven Schott Vivian & Michael Schwartz Jean Schweda Debra Scoggin-Myers Peggy Short Dennis & Cathy Shortridge Pam Sievert Julie & Scott Simons Howard & Ruth Ann Snowden Mary Snowden Robert & Sylvia Soule Elizabeth Stanley Jakay Steckler Karen Steinkamp Kent & Sheila Stevenson Jackie Stewart Sally Stoermer Judy Tarkington Jennifer Teter Brandon Thomsen Susan Till Mary Lou Timpe Bill & Glenda Todd Barbara Turi Daniel Vale Alan & Judy Vandeboe Mack & Pam Vickrey

Matt & Lori Walbring Lee & Jean Walton Laura Waugh Dick & Robin Wellman Lisa Wigoda Robert Winkeljohn Mike Wolski

Endowment Funds Arts Quincy has three endowment funds.

The Mercantile Bank Endowment provides supprt to all AQ programs. Through the Community Foundation, the George M. Irwin Endowment Fund provides funding to Arts-in-Education Programs. The Jack Boge Endowment Fund provides scholarships to worthy students.

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In Honor of Mara Clingingsmith

In Memoriam AVRIL MARIE BERNZEN Edward Bernzen

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Business Donor Spotlight For nearly 145 years now, Kohl Wholesale has been a mainstay in Quincy’s business community. To extend the company’s great success to other communities in the area, Kohl Wholesale has been a proud supporter of Arts Quincy. We believe that arts are a pillar of Quincy’s culture and that the vitality must be preserved through loyal and dedicated support.

Kohl Wholesale has remained a supporter of the arts by sponsoring the Quincy Community Theater and other creative pursuits in the area. Seeing the direct impact of the art in our community hits close to home with us, as many of our employees have or have had children involved in these activities. Kohl Wholesale’s organization includes a diverse group of talent that we are proud to support, both inside and outside of our organization. In doing so, we are not just supporting the makers or the doers, but we are supporting the audiences and customers that are challenged and inspired by the various artistic showcases in the area.

We thank all of the beautiful minds in our community that help us grow artistically and creatively, and we encourage our fellow businesses to continue to embrace this vibrant aspect of Quincy.

Individual Donor Spotlight Rebecca Butler There are simply so many good reasons to support Arts Quincy, that this spotlight article is really not enough! I love that this organization is part of the fabric of this community and is everywhere on radio, TV and in print promoting all of the arts programs and individual artists in the region. When my business hosts art crawl, or when I am part of an exhibit myself, AQ helps drive audiences and excitement throughout the community.

I’ve also been honored to be a part of Arts Quincy not just as a donor and individual artist, but as an instructor for the Instant Arts Classroom program! This program allows art teachers like me to visit classrooms, do fun art projects and hopefully instill some excitement into kids who may not otherwise have had access to visual arts at their school. I can tell you from experience that when you donate to Arts Quincy, you’re helping to bring smiles to thousands of kids throughout Adams County.

I hope you’ll consider supporting the important work of this organization. It’s so important to have a home for all forms of art, and dedicated people working to fulfill that mission.

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Business Membership Founder $10,000

Knapheide Manufacturing Company The Herald-Whig WGEM Spectrum Reach KHQA-TV STARadio Corp.: WTAD-AM, KGRC-FM Townsquare Media: Y101, 97.9 KICK-FM ETC Computerland Media Development

Patron $2,500

Gully Transportation, Inc.

Benefactor $1,000

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

Associate $250

Adams Pointe Assisted Living Architechnics, Inc. Baisch & Skinner Danielle M. Fleer, CPA, PC Jim Icenogle LOinLONDON Michelmann Foundation Poepping, Stone, Bach & Assoc.

Richard Wright, DDS Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell Sharkey Transportation Shelter Insurance, Aaron Smith St. Louis Public Radio Transitions of Western Illinois

Principal $100

Full Service Roofing & Remodeling Inc. Kohl Wholesale Marlboro Wire Ltd. Shottenkirk Automotive

AMBIT ENERGY Income Options & Energy Supplier Consultant Terri Feld Cary Celebrations Party & Event Rental Cheryl Loatsch Studio Craig Moncey, ChFC, IPI Wealth Management Dozier Insurance Agency, Inc. First Bankers Trust Company First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Freiburg Insurance Agency

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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 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

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corporation Klingner & Associates Lindseigh G. Photography Merek, Inc. Dr. Paul E. Miller, DDS, PC Mr. K’s Niemann Foods Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning Peoples Prosperity Bank Quincify Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Quincy Regional Airport Redbud Yoga Robert E. Burghart Insurance Roy Bennett Furniture SoftUsurp State Street Bank Stoney Creek Inn The District Walter Louis Fluid Technologies With You In Mind, Image Management Services Zehender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson Funeral Home

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Technology Partner: ETC Computerland

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