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about the cover

This month’s Arts Quincy cover features a photograph of the home 231 East Avenue by Brandon Khoury, becauseitlookskool.com.

The home will be one of the featured stops on the Quincy Preserves Fall Home Tour on October 20.

contents 4 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 6 PRESERVATION & RESTORATION 10 HUMANITIES

Woodworker Makes and Refinishes Home Furnishings

A Spooky Favorite!

Take A Closer Look At Quincy's Past

A Novel in a Month!

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QCT Delivers on Promise of Spooky Entertainment

Rocky Horror Returns to Washington Theater

QHS Presents Oklahoma

"Dear Friends" at C-SC This November

Buddy is Coming to QCT!

QCT Announces 2019 Season

Big Ideas for Little America 20 CALENDAR 22 EXHIBITIONS 23 VISUAL ARTS

Watercolor Workshop & Gray Gallery Exhibits

Capturing Moments That Matter

Veterans Art Show

Area Artists: Win Up To $1,200!

Save the Date for Art Crawl 28 MUSIC

QCMA Presents Backtrack Vocals

Bernstein & Friends: A Centennial Celebration

Choral Music Intended to "Comfort, Restore and Heal"

Concert Features Short Film, Baton Winner & More

23rd Annual QHS Oktoberfest 34 ETC 36 DONOR SPOTLIGHT 37 BUSINESS DONORS/FUNDERS

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Art Patrons: Just a few weeks ago, the paddle wheel boat America docked in Quincy because of high water, and I had the unique opportunity to take busses of the ship’s passengers on driving tours of Quincy. Suddenly, I found myself driving up some of our most lovely tree-lined streets looking through “tourist” eyes at the treasures that I pass every single day.

We started with the story of the Underground Railroad at the Dr. Eells Home at 415 Jersey. The Italinatete style home was one of Quincy’s first brick structures.

I relayed the story of Father Augustus Tolton when we passed St. Boniface Church. Father Tolton was the first African American Roman Catholic Priest in the United States and is currently in the process of being canonized as a Saint in the church.

Maine Street, of course, offered lots of amazing homes including 1401 Maine with its elaborate porches with half Gothic, half Classical style columns built in 1872. Further up the street still, we passed 1477 Maine which showcases the Second French Empire construction style made popular after the Civil War. I’ve always liked the bright white porch with darling trim on this home, and the mansard roof, which is characterized by its concave sides punctuated by dormer windows.

At the center of four acres at 1550 Maine, sits the majestic 1850s Italianate style Lorenzo and Margret Bull House. Around the corner at 222 South 16th is the Bull’s son and daughter-in-law William and Mary’s home which features Frank Lloyd Wright and George Maher detailing.

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The bus full of tourists was also enamored of the elegant charm of the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion, now the Quincy Museum, and lamented that we didn’t have the time to go inside to see the grand staircase.

Off Maine, the group was wowed

by Architect George Behrensmyer's gorgeous Romanesque Revival stone arch construction on the home at 166 S. 18th.

The passengers were delighted by the stately John Wood Mansion, which was first located on the opposite side of 12th Street from where it now stands, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Headed back to the river, we passed the gorgeous steeple of Salem Evangelical church which is visible from far into Missouri on a clear day.

The tourists snapped photos of the Lincoln and Douglas Debate site in Washington Park and of Quincy’s first public library, now the History Museum on the other side of the square as we approached the boat.

We viewed all of this history and so much more in only a half hour drive.

George M. Irwin, founder of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, who himself, at 97 years old, lives in a historic home on Hampshire Street, has long been one of the biggest supporters of the preservation and restoration of Quincy’s historic architecture. He frequently talks about the architecture as being of intrinsic artistic value, of untapped economic value and of incredible historical significance.

Our Arts Quincy cover story features the Quincy Preserves Home Tours which are the perfect occasion to get out to see the city’s architecture through tourist’s eyes. You’ll learn about 5 amazing structures, all of which have recently undergone significant restoration. In addition to these homes, you’ll pass countless

other significant buildings, some of which date back over 175 years! It’s amazing to think that the same home that once hosted Abraham Lincoln for lunch now has WiFi, but that’s the nature of preservation. It’s inspiring to see modern people enjoying the beauty and stories of historic homes.

I, for one, am going to pay more attention when I drive or walk from my own historic home to the other nearby districts of Quincy’s amazing architectural story. I hope you do too!

Your friend in the arts,

Laura Sievert PS: Fans of architecture, this is the perfect time to sign up to be an Arts Quincy Member! This holiday season, all of our members will receive a limited edition print (pictured above) by artist Brandon Gully of the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion in winter!

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Preservation and

Restoration

OF QUINCY'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

One of the most anticipated events of the fall season is the 43rd annual Quincy Preserves “Preservation Restoration” Fall Home Tour on Saturday, October 20th! The tour is supported 100% by your attendance and Quincy Preserves memberships. The 5 homes on this year’s tour demonstrate the dedication and care it takes to maintain some of Quincy’s most historic structures.

2018 FALL HOME TOUR Saturday, October 20 10 am quincypreserves.org Two of the must-see homes on the tour are currently being restored to their original majesty and grandeur. These mansions are “under transformation” and have recently been acquired by dedicated historical architecture enthusiasts. They are investing their money, time and talents to restore these treasures to the condition they 6

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deserve. This is your chance to witness the metamorphing stages of these historic homes.

get the chance to view classic cars on location at some of the selected destinations.

The remaining three renovated and restored homes are wonderful examples of preserved architectural treasures. These homes illustrate of how families can lead a modern life in a stunning historic landmark.

We encourage you to purchase your tickets early to ensure you can experience some of Quincy’s finest architectural masterpieces.

When you attend this year’s tour, not only will you enjoy fine architecture and beautiful homes, but you also will also

To join or volunteer for the Quincy Preserves or to purchase your tickets to the Preservation & Restoration Fall Tour, visit to quincypreserves.org.

These photographs were submitted by Brandon Khoury with becauseitlookskool.com. The tour locations include clockwise: Yeargain House 335 South 18th , Duker House 166 South 18th, Eiff House 605 North 14th, Severns House 3015 NE Lincoln Hill and our cover photo Heintz House 231 East Ave.

Tickets are $20 the day of the tour and may be purchased at any of the tour locations. $18 advance tickets may be purchased online now and at select businesses beginning October 1st. Patrons may claim online advance ticket purchases and credit card sales at the 605 North 14th location.

Advance tickets are available at the following Quincy locations: Adam Florist – 522 S. 8th Emerald City Jewelers – 3236 Broadway Kirlin’s Hallmark – Quincy Mall Domestics Etc. – 119 N. 6th Tour proceeds give Quincy Preserves the funds needed to support The District Façade Program, Scholarships, and other sister preservation organization needs. artsquincy | Oct/Nov 2018

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The Details: Architectural Highlights of the Quincy Preserves Fall Home Tour

Prairie Architecture: Prairie style home design is largely credited to Frank Lloyd Wright. It was most popular in the first two decades of the 20th century. Wright described the style as “married to the ground,” and made to celebrate the vast open landscape of the Midwest. This Martin Geise home at 231 East Avenue is a classic example of Prairie architecture and showcases horizontal massing that stretches along the façade and includes low pitched roofs and large eaves. Grounding the house further is a masonry limestone band that wraps the home at grade called a water table. The water table, as the name suggests, is designed to divert water away from the home's base. On this home, massive masonry piers anchor the floating planes of the front and porte cochere (meaning "coach door") roof. Geise's use of limestone banding functions as both window sills and a belt course on the first and second floors and further accents the home's horizontal lines. Vertical brick pilasters break the horizontal bands between the windows and are capped with limestone capitals.

Broad Flat Chimney: The large central, broad and flat chimney helps to emphasize the horizontal lines of Prairie architecture, and is often a prominent masonry feature. The smaller profile of the end is usually directed towards the front street. When seen from afar it evokes the image of a large tree standing alone in a prairie landscape.

Multi-pane Windows: Rows of multi-paned windows provide a strong exterior visual element n Prairie construction and allow an abundance of natural light to enter the home. Prairie style geometric patterns of small pane casement windows are illustrated here in both the sun parlor and second floor sleeping porch.

Oversized Eaves: Oversized eaves are used to give Prairie home the appearance that it is spread out and hugging the ground, mimicking the expansive open landscape of the Midwest. In this high-style Prairie design, architect Martin Geise incorporated a limestone water table at the base of the wall as well as first and second floor limestone belt courses circumnavigating the house to transform the “box” into a prairie landscape. This home has the largest eaves in Quincy, IL. The roots of Prairie School construction can be traced to Illinois but its influence spread around the world and can be seen as far away as north-centeral Europe and Australia.

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Reentrant Porch: The Queen Anne influenced home at 335 S. 18th illustrates an "Ell" porch that was used as a reentrant space.

This was a common attribute to homes built in the 1880s. In this home, one door opened into the parlor and was used for special occasions or guests, and the other door was used for the family’s everyday routines.

Pediment Porch/Dormer: This decorative feature at 605 N. 14th is a central neoclassical pediment which is made to "announce" entry to the porch. The dramatic half round sunburst design is highlighted with an alternating color scheme.

Tower: The tower feature is most commonly placed in the front of the home.

Architect Frank Tubessing incorporates this bold-faceted semicircular bay into the side of this Queen Anne house. It is typical for this feature to rise to the full height of the building, often bursting through the eves to form a tower. The lateral bay is also one of the nicest interior feature of this home, found at 605 N. 14th St.

Built in Planter: The built in planter under the front window is a typical feature of Mid-Century Modern design. This style can be found at 3015 NE Lincoln Hill.

Flattened Flower Urns: Flattened flower urns are a common feature in Prairie-style architecture, which was made popular in the late 19th and early 20th century. This urn can be found at 166 S. 18th St.

Romanesque Revival Arch: Architect George Behrensmyer integrated a large Romanesque Revival limestone arch into this Rustic Prairie style house, creating an impressive portal into this treasure which is circa 1911. This home can be found at 166 S. 18th St.

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HUMANITIES

Woodworker Makes and Refinishes Home Furnishings Since he decided to invest in his own woodshop and equipment, local Woodworker’s Guild member Rob O’Dear has taken his hobby from amateur level to skilled craftsman over the last five years. With a space of his own to create, his work now includes more intricate pieces and some larger projects.

“I get a great sense of pride and accomplishment when I make my own, hand-crafted items,” O’Dear said. “My main interests are woodturning bowls and vases. I use more than 30 species of domestic and imported wood species in my projects.”

He has also completed larger projects that include cabinets around his home

fireplace, several end-tables, outdoor seating and his workshop cabinets.

Currently, O’Dear is creating a walnut jewelry armoire. He also enjoys refinishing old furniture pieces and bringing them back to life.

“The best part of woodworking is that I’m constantly learning new techniques,” he said. “Each new

project or species of wood offers new challenges that improve my skills and abilities.”

As a member of Quincy Woodworkers Guild, O'Dear enjoys learning from other members and getting project ideas. The guild welcomes enthusiasts from beginners to accomplished woodworkers and everyone in between.

The group meets once a month, usually at a member's workshop, but sometimes at sawmills, lumber yards, or commercial wood shops.

Members frequently bring finished projects for the group to see or projects that are in progress for an exchange of ideas. Members enjoy talking with each other about different approaches to designs, teaching new techniques and learning about a wide range of finishing options.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the organization, dues are $20 per year. For more information, please contact quincywoodworkersguild@gmail.com.

Rob O'Dear spins a piece on a wood turner in his workshop. Submitted photo.

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A Spooky Favorite!

Woodland Ghost Tours It’s back and spookier than ever! The annual Ghost Tours at Woodland Cemetery begin Saturday, Oct. 6, and continue with different performances every Saturday in October! All tours (except Halloween) are every half hour from 5:30 until 8 pm.

The last two weekends of the month are the Society’s traditional Walking with the Dead tours featuring perioddressed interpreters at grave sites who portray the real people who are laid to rest in the historic cemetery.

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Halloween Ghost Tours will take place on Halloween night and depart at 6:30 and 7:30 pm only.

The October 6th tour will give you chills as guides lead you through the cemetery and tell the haunting true story of an ax murder-mystery that happened in 1912 in rural Adams County near Payson. The tour is entitled Murder Most Foul: the Pfanschimdt Slayings.

Tours are sponsored by the Friends of the Woodland Cemetery and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 217-222-1835. Tickets are $15, available in advance at the Visitors Center on the grounds of the John Wood Mansion (12th & State) or at the Adams County gate, 1020 S. 5th St.

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The October 13 tour is entitled Reaching into the Past and Presented By explores the history of the grounds Historical Society Quincy and the people interred of there with a & knowledgable docent to guide the way.

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Take a Closer Look at Quincy’s Past program entitled First Roads, First Families & Unknown Gangsters: The Times and Trials of Rural Adams County. Attendees will hear intriguing stories of the area’s first pioneer settlers and accounts of soldiers of America’s early wars.

THE SPANISH FLU Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 pm TIMES AND TRIALS OF RURAL ADAMS

Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 pm History Museum, 332 Maine

You’re invited to take a closer look into Quincy’s past this fall with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County.

On Sunday, Oct. 7, Dr. Tim Jacobs, a local physician and member of the TriState Civil War Roundtable, will give a presentation that will reflect on the local impact of the Spanish Flu of the early 1900s. He will discuss the worldwide spread of this lethal outbreak, the search for the initial source of the disease, and local efforts to isolate the sick, prevent further spread, and care for victims and their families.

Both programs are free and open to the public at the History Museum at 332 Maine Street.

This November marks the close of the Over Here and Over There exhibit which has commemorated the centennial of America’s involvement in World War I. You are encouraged to stop by to see the display of photos, a timeline of local WWI events, a listing of the Gold Star veterans from the area and uniforms from a balloonist, Red Cross personnel and Navy soldiers.

Then on Sunday, Nov. 11, Rosemary Tenvorde of Mendon will present a

Other permanent exhibits are open

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for viewing Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am-4 pm, including the Lost Art of Edward Everett, the Mormon Refuge Room, Stained Glass exhibit and Window onto the Square Interactive exhibit.

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Local author Ryan P. Freeman will facilitate a series of meetings for NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is a fun, seat-ofyour-pants approach to creative writing which values enthusiasm, determination and a deadline! The goal is to complete a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. To prepare writers, Freeman will offer an introduction to NaNoWriMo Tuesdays October 16, 23 and 30. The NaNoWriMo Writing Group will provide support and encouragement in November. Sign up now at quincylibrary.org.

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QCT Delivers On Promise of Spooky Entertainment DISCOVERY NIGHT Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 pm THE WITCHES October 25 – 28 Quincy Community Theatre

cast of 21 student actors that are sure to deliver on its promise of scariness!

From the enchanted scenery and props to the marvelous costumes and funny, engaging actors, audiences are sure to be spellbound in this must-see play.”

This Halloween, families are in for frightful fun during The Witches at Quincy Community Theatre! This play, based on the book by Roald Dahl, tells the story of a brave boy and his fearless grandmother, who are pit up against a secret society of scary witches that have a wicked plan to rid the world of children.

QCT is working on special effects to enhance the magical moments of the play, Celek said. “Some scenes are truly ‘all hands on deck’ because there are effects from costumes, puppets, scenic elements and some good old-fashioned stage magic, too. The result will be a unique theatre experience for families to enjoy together!”

“I’m a huge fan of the magical world of Roald Dahl. I love that Dahl’s young protagonists are consistently intelligent, loyal and ready to take on the chaotic worlds around them,” says Kelsey Celek, Head of Education and Director of Student Theatre. “We conjured up a

Audiences are invited to see the magic up-close during “Discovery Night” on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 pm. This one-hour event will take attendees backstage to discuss the story with the staff, view show designs and renderings, see costumes and set pieces as they’re

being created, and watch a portion of that evening’s closed rehearsal.

Admission to “Discovery Night” is free and open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is preferred.

The mystifying magic will debut with performances of The Witches October 25-28. Thursday-Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

Runtime is approximately 90 minutes.

Join the cast and director on Friday, October 26 for a post-show Q&A session. Tickets are $10, on sale on Monday, Oct. 1.

For tickets, to register your party for “Discovery Night”, or to volunteer, please contact the Box Office at qct@1qct.org, call 217-222-3209, or visit the QCT Box Office located in the Oakley-Lindsay Center.

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Rocky Horror Returns To Washington Theater ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Saturday, Oct. 27 Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:30 pm Washington Theater Back by popular demand, The Washington Theater Commission will present the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, Oct. 27 in the historic Washington Theater!

Doors will open at 6:30 pm with the show rolling at 7:30 pm.

Emcee Josh Conboy will return to host the festivities during the screening. Soft drinks, adult beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $5 at the door. Movie prop bags will also be available for an additional $5.

All proceeds will support efforts to restore The Washington Theater.

Donations for restoration are also appreciated.

For more information, visit quincywashingtontheater.org.

QHS Presents Oklahoma OKLAHOMA November 7–11 Quincy Senior High School The wind will come sweeping down the plains as the Quincy Senior High School theater, art and music department students are bring the classic musical Oklahoma to the QHS stage this Fall!

The show will run November 7–10 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 pm.

Set in the Oklahoma territory in the early 1900s, this musical tells the story of two pairs of lovers. Curly is a cowboy

who has trouble admitting his feelings to Laurey, as she does to him, because of their stubbornness. Judd, the hired hand at Laurey's farm, tries to come between them.

“Students at the school put in countless hours each year to stage the musical,” explains music administrator Kathi Dooley. “Staging a show brings together all of the art departments as a team to put on a stage experience that the entire community can enjoy. Oklahoma is just a classically fun show with music that everyone can recognize and love.”

For all the details, visit qpsmusic.org.

“Dear Friends” at C-SC This November DEAR FRIENDS November 1 – 3 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 pm Mabee Little Theatre Paving the road to perdition with good intentions gets a modern twist in Culver-Stockton College’s production of Reginald Rose’s Dear Friends on November 1-3 at 7:30 pm in Mabee Little Theatre. An additional matinee performance will be at 3 pm on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Dear Friends was originally written in the sixties for CBS Playhouse, but Rose subsequently adapted it for the stage.

With the intention of patching up the

dissolved marriage of a pair of their friends, three couples assemble for a party at the apartment of Douglas and Sally Lambert. The estranged couple, Michael and Lois Graves, arrive separately with no idea that the real purpose of the party is to get them to reconcile. When it becomes apparent what their friends' motive for the party is, they decide to leave. But at their friends' pleading they stay, not only to discuss their own problems, but to expose the skeletons in the other couples' closets as well. Gradually, tensions and antagonisms begin to erupt. One by one, the "dear friends" lash out at each other until the facade of affection and kindliness is stripped

away. What is left is brash reality: to probe into the lives of others is to risk the disquieting examination of one's own failures.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors The subject matter is mature in nature and may not be suitable for children. For further information, call 573-288-6346 or visit culver.edu. artsquincy | Oct/Nov 2018

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Buddy is Coming to QCT! Schedule Your Audition for Elf: The Musical Now! If you love spaghetti with maple syrup for breakfast and you think “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear,” then auditioning for Elf: The Musical will be better than passing through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest! Quincy Community Theatre will hold open auditions Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1 and 2.

ELF: THE MUSICAL Audition Workshop: Sept. 29 Auditions: October 1 & 2 Show: December 6–9 & 13–16 Quincy Community Theatre

Based on the 2003 New Line Cinema film, Elf: The Musical is the best way to spread holiday cheer! Buddy the Elf (actually a human raised by elves) goes on a quest to find and have a relationship with his real father. When he finds his father, Walter, they are on completely different ends of the Christmas spirit spectrum. Buddy’s innocence and enthusiasm eventually melt the hearts of everyone he meets, including his dad.

All those who want to audition are invited to attend a free audition workshop on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9-11 am. There, performers will gain deeper insight into the production and learn exactly what the production team is looking for during auditions.

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"Our audition workshops allow actors to prepare and showcase their strengths,” says Brandon Thomsen, Artistic Director.

“We want to remove the mystery and fear out of auditioning. Even if actors don’t intend to audition for Elf: The Musical , this is an excellent opportunity to learn about the audition process and connect with people in the local theatre community!"

QCT is searching for a diverse cast to star in this highly anticipated winter production. Audition appointments are open to men and women ages 18+ and students in grades 3-7 are invited to audition for limited roles. All are welcome, regardless of previous experience. Online registration and detailed audition requirements, 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.

Elf: The Musical is under the direction of Thomsen with choreography by Alison Shafer, music direction by Stacy Taylor and stage management by Donna Haire.

Performances are December 6-9 and 13-16.

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QCT ANNOUNCES 2019 SEASON Quincy Community Theatre unveils an exhilarating season of live theatrical events in 2019.

The 2019 season ticket includes: Phantom (March 22-24 & 28-31) — Murder. Vengeance.

Salvation. Experience Yeston and Kopit’s opulent new twist on the story of an aspiring opera singer and the masked genius who loves her. Set to a gorgeous score with soaring songs, this mysterious story with a surprise ending will leave audiences breathless to the very end.

You Can’t Take It With You (May 10-11 & 16-19) — The Sycamore family isn’t your average bunch. When Alice attempts to contain her embarrassingly eclectic family’s ways to make a good impression on her fiancé, the entire night spirals out of control. From fireworks to the Internal Revenue Service at the door, this laugh-out-loud comedy is the perfect escape from “ordinary” life.

Bye Bye Birdie: A Musical Comedy (July 1821 & 25-28) — It’s 1958 and Conrad Birdie fever is sweeping the nation! There’s just one problem: this rock-and-roll phenomenon has been drafted. To keep his stardom alive, his agents give away “one last kiss” from the superstar to a teen named Kim. Now Conrad is headed straight to her Midwestern town with chaos in tow! Bye Bye Birdie is an electrifying, hilarious, and absolutely joyful musical you won’t want to miss!

The 2019 family/student theatre productions include: The Addams Family: A New Musical, student edition (Feb. 7-10) — Wednesday Addams, Gomez and Morticia’s little ray of darkness, is all grown up and bringing home a normal boy. To make matters worse, they’re engaged, and Gomez can’t tell Morticia.

Featuring spooky-fun songs, an ooky new story, and the creepy characters you love, The Addams Family: A New Musical is fiendishly fun for the entire family!

Stuart Little (June 13-16 with a sensory-friendly performance on Sunday, June 16) — Stuart is the second son of an ordinary New York couple. He just happens to be…a mouse! Discover Stuart’s charming adventures from his apartment to Central Park and beyond. Told by a student ensemble playing characters big and small, Stuart Little is the biggest little adventure you’ll ever see.

The Boxcar Children (Oct. 24-27) — The Alden children have just been orphaned. Knowing they will go to different foster homes, they escape to the woods and make their home in an abandoned boxcar, but someone is desperate to find them. Based on the popular children’s novel, The Boxcar Children is a powerful story teaching us that home can be anywhere as long as you have your family by your side.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Sept. 13-15 & 19-22) — Christopher has an incredible story to tell and it starts with the death of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. Determined to find out what happened, Christopher investigates around the neighborhood. The play is a moving and compelling mystery about a brilliant teen who is on the autism spectrum as he becomes an amateur detective nd makes discoveries that change his world forever.

Based on Simon Stephens best-selling novel, this play has been critically-acclaimed and is a must-see!

Every Christmas Story Every Told - And Then Some!

(Nov. 29–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–8) — There’s more to Christmas than A Christmas Carol, and three wacky performers are about to prove it! As their regularly scheduled Dickensian performance spirals out of control, they’ll mix in worldwide traditions, modern pop icons, Gustav the Green-Nosed Reingoat and a heap of Christmas carols for one wildly funny holiday revue.

With each story, we invite audiences to 'take another look,' where they might see a person or an idea in a different way.

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QCT On The Road presents Apollo: To The Moon (Touring April 29–June 8) — All his life, Scott wanted to go to the moon. As he sets goals and works hard to achieve them, we’ll learn about NASA, the Apollo missions, and our country’s journey to space. Most importantly, we’ll discover what we can achieve if we keep dreaming and reach beyond our grasp.

Along with the 2019 Season Ticket performances, a holiday classic returns to Quincy with a special production of The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Kaiser Dance Theatre in collaboration with QCT. The Nutcracker Ballet (Dec. 20-22) — It is the night before Christmas, and Clara’s new nutcracker has come to life.

After doing battle with the evil Mouse Queen, the nutcracker whisks Clara away to the Land of Sweets where wonders from many lands await her. Set to the gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker Ballet is one of Quincy’s most popular holiday traditions.

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TEDX QUINCY SPEAKER RECEPTION Sunday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm Dick Brothers Brewery Stock House 929 York St. BIG IDEAS FOR LITTLE AMERICA TEDX QUINCY Monday, Oct. 8 from 9 am–3 pm John Wood Community College Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium tedxquincy.com Hear thought-provoking national, regional and local speakers on a range of topics during TEDxQuincy, on Monday, Oct. 8 from 9 am-3 pm. Small towns can dream big dreams and TEDxQuincy will encourage and inspire with ideas worth spreading.

"It has been pretty exciting working on this inaugural TEDxQuincy event to bring "ideas worth spreading" on the topic of Big Ideas for Little America," said Laura Sievert, lead organizer. "We are

presenting 13 diverse and interesting speakers, which include local and national voices, on a great variety of topics during the day-long event."

Alvaro Amat, Design Director of The Field Museum, is the keynote speaker. He will discuss how cities like Quincy are creating culture and changing the world.

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The event will also be Live Streamed world-wide. Livestream viewing parties will be held at John Wood Community College, Quincy Public Library and Cheerful Home.

TEDxQuincy is sponsored by WGEM, John Wood Community College, Arts Quincy, QUANADA, GREDF, Arts Quincy and Starks Studios.

TICKETS FOR LIVE EVENTS

A TEDxQuincy ticket is $100 and includes admission to two events, the Speaker Reception on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm at Dick Brothers Brewery Stock House and full-day admission to TEDx Quincy Event in John Wood Community College on Monday, Oct. 8 from 9 am-3 pm. Both events will have food and beverages supplied.

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For organizations with regular meeting dates, see the listings on page 35!

music • visual arts • theatre & dance • art education • humanities • museums

October 1 - 7 Monday, October 1 Auditions: Elf: The Musical

By Appointment, Oct. 2 Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org

Thursday, October 4 Semi-Annual Book Sale October 5 & 6 Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org

October 1 - 7 Cont.

Sunday, October 7 Quincy Youth Orchestra Auditions 3:30-7 pm 217-222-2856 or email qsoa@adams.net

October 8 - 13 Cont.

Saturday, October 13 Family Day & Paint Your Own Pottery 10 am – 1 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

October 15 - 21 Cont.

Saturday, October 20 Quincy Preserves Home Tour 10 am-4 pm Various Locations QuincyPreserves.org

Friday, Oct. 5 Sun Boxes & Instrument Petting Zoo 10 am & 1 pm Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org FREE

Saturday, October 6 Woodland Cemetery Tours Oct. 13, 20, 27, & 31 Woodland Cemetery hsqac.org

October 8 - 13 Sunday, October 7 A Closer Look: The Spanish Flu 2 pm History Museum hsqac.org FREE

Monday, October 8 FREE VIEWING AT QUINCY TedX Quincy PUBLIC 9 am-3 pm LIBRARY! John Wood Community College TEDXQuincy.com

Monday, October 8 QCMA: Backtrack Vocals 7:30 pm Quincy Junior High School QuincyCivicMusic.org

Friday, October 19 Fall Colors of Street Rodding Early Tin Dusters Art Show October 20 & 21, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, October 20 23rd Annual Octoberfest Parade & Field Competition 2 pm, 25th & Maine St. 217-224-3774

Thursday, October 25 The Witches October 25–28 Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org

Friday, Oct. 26 Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree, 10:15–11 am Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org FREE

Friday, Oct. 26 Art Crawl 6-9 pm Various Locations QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, October 27 C-SC Homecoming Choir Reunion Concert 7:30 pm, Alexander Campbell Auditorium, 573-228-6346

Saturday, October 27 The Rocky Horror Picture Show 7:30 pm Washington Theater WashingtonTheater.org

Sunday, October 28 Quincy Concert Band: All That Jazz 2:30 pm, Quincy Junior High School QuincyConcertBand.org FREE

FREE FOR KIDS 18 & UNDER!

October 15 - 21 Monday October 15 The Witches Discovery Night 6 pm Quincy Community Theatre 217-222-3209 or 1qct.org FREE

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Saturday, October 27 Trick R' Treat in The District 10 am-3 pm, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Maine Plaza FREE TheDistrictQuincy.com

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November 1 - 5 Thursday, November 1 Dear Friends 7:30 pm, November 2 & 3 C-SC Mabee Little Theatre culver.edu or 573-288-6346

Saturday, November 3 Entrepreneurial Artist Workshop 10 am-2 pm The Art Center FREE QuincyArtCenter.org

Saturday, November 3 Stories Alive!

November 10 & 17 Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org

Monday, November 5 Rumplestiltskein Puppet Show November 6, 8, 9 & 10 Quincy Public Library QuincyLibrary.org FREE

Wednesday, November 7 QHS Oklahoma Musical 7:30 pm, November 8, 9, 10 & 11 Quincy Senior High School 217-224-3774

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November 1 - 5 Cont.

Sunday, November 4 Thirsty Palette Paint Party Giving Plate 3-5 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org

November 6 - 9 Cont.

Thursday, November 8 C-SC Vocal Concert 7:30 pm Merillat Hall 573-288-6346

Saturday, November 3 Quincy Symphony Chorus Eternal Light & Love FREE FOR KIDS 18 & 7:30 pm, Salem Church UNDER! qsoa.org or 217-222-2856 Thursday, November 8 Acting in Musical Theatre November 15, 29 & December 6 Quincy Community Theatre 1qct.org

November 10 - 16 Friday, November 9 Christkindl Market 4–8 pm, November 10 & 11 Dick Brothers Brewery TheDistrictQuincy.com

Friday, November 9 Craft and Christmas Market 5–8 pm, November 10 & 11 Oakley-Lindsay Center 217-223-1000

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

Sunday, November 11 Veterans Art Show 10 am Illinois Veterans Home 217-222-8641

Sunday, November 11 A Closer Look History Program 2 pm History Museum hsqac.org FREE

Friday, November 16 MSOLL Artist Showcase Opening Reception 7 pm – 9 pm, The Art Center QuincyArtCenter.org FREE

Monday, November 26 Elf: The Musical Discovery Night 6 pm Quincy Community Theatre FREE 1qct.org or 217-222-3209

Saturday, December 1 QSOA The Snowman FREE FOR KIDS 18 & Family Concert UNDER! 7:30 pm, QJHS qsoa.org or 217-222-2856

November 10 - 16 Cont.

Saturday, November 10 Watercolor Workshop & Gallery Reception 9 am-4 pm & 4-5 pm, QU Gray Gallery 217-228-5267

November 17 - December 1 Thursday, November 22 39th Annual Turkey Run 8–10 am Quincy Family YMCA QuincyYMCA.net

Saturday, November 24 Small Business Saturday 10 am–4 pm The District TheDistrictQuincy.com

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EXHIBITIONS Halloween Art Crawl Friday, Oct. 26 from 6-9 pm Gray Gallery, Grenn & Blue Gallery, Heath Art Gallery, HyVee Market Cafe, The Art Center, Fourth Street Warehouse and Mabee Art Gallery quincyartcenter.org

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Annual Alumni Art Exhibition September 17–October 10 C. Beth Shadur Exhibition October 13–November 10 Glenn Bradshaw Exhibition November 11–December 12

Heath Art Gallery Ann Miller Titus October 10 – November 2 Janet McNulty November 12–January 4

Mabee Art Gallery Brenda Rentfro October 4 – October 29 Opening Reception Saturday, October 27 at 2 pm

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Salvage Salon August 31–November 3 Craig Colorusso: Light and Sound & Sun Boxes September 28–October 31 Renee McGinnis: The Garden of Mega Structures September 28–October 31 Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase November 16–January 11 Opening Reception Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 pm Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Medical Group Gastroenterology Center: Joselyn Rae: Moments That Matter October 10–December 4

Satellite Exhibit at Hy-Vee Market Cafe & Bar on Broadway: Bryant Holiday September 12 – November 27 Tim O’Neal November 28 – January 8 Opening Reception Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 pm Satellite Exhibit at Quincy Regional Airport: Illinois Bicentennial: Celebrating 200 Years of Adams County May 17–December 12

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C. Beth Shadur. Submitted photo.

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

quincyivh.org/museum, 217-222-8641, Tues–Sat: 9 am–12 pm & 1–4 pm, Sun: 1–4 pm Dr. Richard Eells House 415 Jersey St., 217-223-1800, Sat: 1–4 pm Friends of the Log Cabin Quinsippi Island Park, logcabinvillagequincyil.com Gray Gallery Brenner Library at Quincy University, 1800 College Ave, 217-228-5432 ext. 3150, Mon–Thurs: 8 am–11 pm, Fri: 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat: closed, Sun: 5–11 pm Golden Windmill Museum 902 Prairie Mills Rd., Golden, IL, 217-496-4678, goldenwindmill.org Sat–Sun: 1–4 pm

Community Education and Fine Arts Center at John Wood Community College, 48th & Harrison, jwcc.edu, Mon–Fri: 8 am–5 pm History Museum 322 Maine St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Sat: 10 am–4 pm John Wood Mansion 425 S. 12th St., 217-222-1835, hsqac.org Tues—Fri: 10 am—4 pm, Sat: 10 am—2 pm Mabee Art Gallery Herrick Foundation Center at Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO, 573-288-6368, Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm

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

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Watercolor Workshop & Gray Gallery Exhibits WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 am–4 pm GALLERY RECEPTION Saturday, Nov. 10 at 4 pm Gray Gallery, Quincy University It’s the 51st season at Quincy University’s Gray Gallery! This fall will feature artwork by C. Beth Shadur (Oct. 13-Nov. 10) followed by works by the late Glenn Bradshaw (Nov. 11-Dec. 12.)

On Saturday, Nov. 10, painters are invited to participate in the annual Watercolor Workshop with the Great River Watercolor Society, co-sponsored

by Quincy University. During the one-day class, Shadur will teach participants new painting techniques and share ideas. The workshop is open to both members ($40) and nonmembers ($50). The day will conclude with a gallery closing reception at 4 pm and artist talk. For additional information and to register, call Sue Winking at 217-228-5267.

Shadur, of Highland Park, Illinois, has an extensive history in the arts and has been a part of more than 150 mural projects. She has exhibited throughout the world and her work is in many private and public collections. She is currently the Gallery Director at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights and serves on the board of trustees of the Illinois State Museum.

Bradshaw, who lived most of his life in Illinois and Wisconsin, was known for creating modernist collages from pieces of casein works on rice paper. He taught at the University of Illinois and was a master watercolorist. Over his career, he showed his work around the world and won numerous prizes. Many of his works now belong to permanent collections of various museums, institutions and corporations.

For more information about the exhibits, contact Gray Gallery curator, Robert Mejer at mejerbob@quincy.edu.

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Glenn Bradshaw - Signet IX (detail). Submitted photos.

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Stitchers Invited to Join Quinsippi Needleworkers If you like to create beautiful, lasting keepsakes with needlepoint, crossstitch, embroidery, quilting or other needlework techniques, the Quinsippi Needleworkers want you to join!

Stitchers from beginners to experts are welcome. The theme for this year is "Stitching Around the World!"

Participants are exploring various types of needlework that are characteristic of numerous regions from around the globe. The upcoming meetings on October 16 and November 20 will feature Ukranian Embroidery followed by time to work on individual projects and get group feedback.

The group has changed its meeting times to the third Tuesday of each month, but still meet in the lower level of the First Congregational Church at the northwest corner of 12th and Maine Streets in Quincy. Members may enter through the north door next to the parking lot. The handicapped entrance is available by calling Janise Denton at 217-617-5461. For more information, call Denton or visit orgsites.com/il/ quincyega/.

The organization also has a monthly "Stitch-In" on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 pm at the Quincy Public Library, where members work on whatever they wish while socializing and assisting each other on their current projects.

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Capturing Moments That Matter The Art Center and UnityPoint Hospice as she captured patients living out present Moments That Matter, a their bucket list wishes. Rae was able touching exhibit that will be on display to capture the joy and beauty of Betty at Quincy Medical Group from October Robinson (as pictured) as she received 10–December 4. This exhibit will feature the wish to spend time with a baby. photography by Joselyn Rae, of Joselyn Robinson, a 99 year old dementia Rae Photography, who has a passion for patient, was a wonderful mother and capturing emotions and telling people’s her family wished to give her the chance stories. Rae was approached to help to relive her cherished memories of with the UnityPoint Moments that Matter motherhood. “While working with Betty’s patient fund family on her wish, "These wishes have proven to because she is I was so excited known to capture to share that I had be moments of pure radiance as those beautiful a seven month patients make the most of every little moments that old baby,” says day available to them," make up day to Tenhouse. “Betty Laura Tenhouse, Unity Point Home Care & Hospice came alive when day life. she saw baby “I want to Annie!” document real life, all the little things that happen in between Please join us on this journey as we birthdays, vacations, and holidays that create memories and raise awareness to many people don’t take time to capture, help people understand that hospice is but wish they had,” Rae said. truly about living!

UnityPoint Hospice started Moments That Matter, a fund focused on local hospice patients. Their mission is to grant “bucket list” wishes for their patients to enhance and celebrate their life and create lasting memories with family and friends. “These wishes have proven to be moments of pure radiance as patients make the most of every day available to them,” says Laura Tenhouse, physician and community liaison for UnityPoint.

“Our hope is for the photos to become a cherished legacy for families and alongside the wish fulfilled, serve as a tool to help families in their grief journey.”

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Veterans Art Show VETERANS ART SHOW Sunday, Nov. 11 from 10–11 am Illinois Veterans Home Show appreciation for members of our military during a Veterans Day program at the Illinois Veterans Home on Sunday, Nov. 11 starting at 10 am. Rick Gengenbacher will open the ceremony with members of the American Legion Post #37 and Quincy High School choir students singing the National Anthem.

Rev. Dave Hall, Illinois Veterans Home chaplain, will lead an invocation. In addition to music and speakers Adams County Veterans organizations will be recognized. At 11 am, attendees will reflect on the day with a moment of silence, a rifle salute and taps.

Veterans and participants of Arts Quincy’s Made in America program will display their art work in an art show sponsored by the Quincy Exchange Club. To participate call 217-222-3432.

New Art Center Features The Art Center is currently hosting the artwork of Arkansas artist, Craig Colorusso, along with Chicago artist, Renee McGinnis. Colorusso’s installations Light + Sound features Cubemusic, consisting of four foot, internally lit cubes creating a cascade of light and shadow that will project around the gallery from floor to ceiling. Also featured are Colorusso’s Sun Boxes, an outdoor installation comprised of twenty speakers which are individually operated by solar panels to play a looped guitar note which collectively create a Bb chord. These boxes will travel around to various public spaces in Quincy to provide a relaxed and meditative outdoor environment for everyone to enjoy. For a list of show dates and participating venues visit quincyartcenter.org.

McGinnis’ exhibit, The Garden of MegaStructures, features large scale and miniature paintings depicting beautiful skies and scenery that house aging and

decrepitating “mega-structures” such as ships and metal buildings. Her paintings have been described as surrealism rooted in Renaissance which can be seen in her photo-realist painting style.

Also on view now through Saturday, Nov. 3 is Salvage Salon, an exhibit in partnership with the Quincy Public Library’s NEA Big Read program.

Salvage Salon contains upcycled art inspired by Emily St. John Mandel’s novel, Station Eleven, this year’s Big Read selection. Upcycling is a process that transforms by-products, garbage materials, useless or unwanted products into something new that is of better quality.

The Art Center is located at 1515 Jersey Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am-4 pm. For additional information call 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org.

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Submissions Open For Juried Exhibitions Early Tin Dusters 2nd annual Fall Colors of Street Rodding Submissions: October 13, 15 and 16 Reception: Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 pm Exhibit: October 19-21 Quincy Art Center Artwork must reflect the theme, "Fall Colors of Street Rodding," and depict a pre-1949 street rod.

Additional information and entry forms can be found at quincyartcenter.org or at The Art Center on 1515 Jersey.

Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase Submissions: November 3, 5 and 6 Reception: Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm Exhibit: November 16-January 11, 2019 Quincy Art Center Artists may enter up to 3 original artworks in any medium that has been completed within the last three years.

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Participating venues include: Gray Gallery at Quincy University, Green and Blue Gallery, Heath Center Art Gallery at John Wood Community College, HyVee Market Café on Broadway, Quincy Art Center, Fourth Street Warehouse and Mabee Art Gallery at Culver-Stockton College.

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MUSIC New Season for Youth Orchestra

Audition Now! QUINCY SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS Sunday, Oct. 7 Youth musicians are invited to audition for the 2018-19 Quincy Area Youth Orchestra. The QAYO provides playing opportunities for student musicians from the Tri-State area, allowing them to share talents, improve reading and ensemble skills, perform standard orchestral literature and to have fun while creating music. Under the direction of Dr. Richard Cangro, the Youth Orchestra will perform sideby-side with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 10, 2019, and will present their spring concert, “Overtures for Every Mood,” on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

The QAYO will hold auditions for all musicians from 3:30-7 pm on Sunday, Oct. 7. Prospective members must be in grades 7-12 and must have at least three years of playing experience.

The audition is required to determine the students' proficiency on the instrument and to assign seating within the orchestra. Auditions will include playing scales, performing excerpts and playing a solo. Excerpts are available in the Youth Orchestra section of the website qsoa.org.

For information or to set up an audition time, call 217-222-2856, or email qsoa@adams.net.

Jazz, Alumni Choir & More at C-SC WIND & JAZZ ENSEMBLES Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 pm HOMECOMING CHORAL CONCERT Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 pm INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE & A CAPPELLA VOCAL ENSEMBLE Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm SONG & DANCE CONCERT Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 pm Autumn in the Culver-Stockton College Music performance season opens on Saturday, Oct. 13 as the Wind and Jazz Ensembles go for dazzle in their season opener, “Filigree and Finery.” Directed by Dr. Trent Hollinger, the Wind Ensemble will accompany adjunct flute professor Rose Bishop for Eric Ewazen’s "On Wings of Song, a Piccolo Concerto" with the Wind Ensemble in which silky melodies and modern harmonies underlie Bishop’s breathtaking figurative work.

The Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Tom Polett will be dressed-up to step-out as they feature such classics as the Glenn Miller Band’s "Tuxedo Junction" and Charles Mingus’ tribute to Lester Young, "Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat," followed by Justin Timberlake’s "Suit and Tie." On Saturday, Oct. 27, C-SC’s choral ensembles will join with alumni for a Homecoming Reunion Alumni Choir. To open the evening, the Concert Choir, directed by Professor Scotty Allison, will sing an a cappella cathedral choir commemorative work. The Chamber Choir will carry on the theme by visiting other styles and eras with spirituals and madrigals. As a close to the evening, the Alumni Choir will join the combined C-SC Choirs to sing under the direction

C-SC musical ensemble performs. File photo.

of Emeritus Director of Choral Activities, D. Larry McSpadden.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, instrumental Chamber Ensembles will share the program with the C-SC a Cappella Vocal Ensembles in an evening of chamber music. Coached by Polett, the trombone quartet, tuba/euphonium quartet and brass quintet have prepared music traditional to the chamber brass genre and will also stretch to the avantgarde. A cappella groups, coached by Allison, explore jazz and popular songs set for eight unaccompanied voices.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, the large ensembles take the stage again in a concert themed Song and Dance. The Wind Ensemble introduces the program with a whimsical tribute to the land of Illyria in Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night" featuring pseudo-Renaissance dances with a modern twist. Finishing with a flourish, the Jazz Ensemble will perform an arrangement of Leonard Bernstein’s "Mambo," and "Somewhere," from West Side Story.

Admission is free to the public. For further information, call the FALA Office at 573-288-6346.

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QCMA Presents Backtrack Vocals BACKTRACK VOCALS Monday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 pm Quincy Junior High School Backtrack Vocals, the powerhouse a cappella group and YouTube Stars from New York City, will light up the stage with innovative five-part singing and beatboxing on Monday, Oct. 8, 7:30 pm, at Morrison Auditorium at Quincy Junior High School. Kids and adults will get caught up in the electric energy of this award-winning group! The Quincy Civic Music Association is proud to present this ensemble and looks forward to the way they infuse heart and humor into every performance.

Backtrack pushes the limits of a cappella by creating covers of pop music, writing strong original compositions and daring to take on unexpected genres such as classical and electronic music.

Since its founding in 2012, Backtrack has amassed 10 million views and over 100 thousand subscribers on YouTube.

Known for their entertaining videos, they've also won both 1st Place and Audience Favorite in the 2017 ACA-Challenge.

They won the YouTube Next Up competition and were described by Business Insider as one of the "up-and-coming YouTube stars you should be watching right now."

FREE FOR KIDS 18 & UNDER! Tickets are $25 in advance at Hy-Vee Broadway and Harrison Streets, Kirlin's Hallmark, Brown Drug, Quincy Steamboat, Second String Music, Quincy School Music Center and Java Jive in Hannibal. Tickets at the door are $27. Kids 18 and under are always FREE! Many college students are also admitted free. For further information about this concert and others, please go to quincycivicmusic.org, or call 224-5499.

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Moving beyond its YouTube origins, Backtrack Vocals now performs live at music halls, universities, festival and notable venues like Carnegie Hall, the Apollo Theater and Beacon Theater.

Each of the performers is a highly accomplished musician.

The flashy beat-boxer Johnny Buffalo has won outstanding percussion awards at competitions. Melissa Jordan is noted for her forceful, textured voice. Each member has a varied exciting history in theatre and music; they are great beat boxers, singers, composers and instrumentalists. Audiences applaud their strong ensemble musicality and their individual flair.

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Choir and Jazz at Quincy University CONCERT CHOIR Sunday, Oct. 21 at 3 pm HAWK EXPRESS JAZZ BAND Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 pm Connie Niemann Center for Music Quincy University’s Music Program invites you to take a trip around the world during the chorus concert titled Places on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 3 pm.

Under the baton of Amy K. Stollberg, director of choirs and accompanied by pianist Laura Kammerer, the three choirs will perform songs that represent various places depicted in traditional hymns, musicals and more.

The 40-voice Concert Choir will sing the Appalachian Hymn “Down in the River to Pray,” arranged by J. David Moore and James Mulholland’s, “The Banks O’Doon,” among other titles. Hear the new vocal ensemble Vocalocity sing “Beautiful City” from Godspell, arranged

by Mac Huff, and Manhattan Transfer’s “Trickle, Trickle,” arranged by Steve Zegree. The Chamber Choir will include

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Heinrich Isaac’s Innsbruck’s, “Ich Muss Dich Lassen (I Must Leave You)” and “The Gift to be Simple” arranged by Bob Chilcott.

On Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, the Hawk Express Jazz Band will present their fall concert at 3 pm.

Hear a wide range of jazz tunes that include, “Jumpin’ at the Woodside,” “Watermelon Man,” “Hay Burner” and “New York, New York.” See Courtney Crane tap dance to “Sweet Georgia

Brown,” and hear vocalists Sam Dust and David Czechut sing “Me and My Shadow.” Ernest Baker will play a solo on the tenor saxophone to, “Tomorrow is Always a Good Day.” The band is under the direction of Dr. Christine Damm. For more information, call her at 217-228-5432 ext. 3159. For more information on the choirs, call 217-228-5090. The concerts are free and open to the public.

Quincy Concert Band: Bernstein & Friends QUINCY CONCERT BAND Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 pm Quincy Junior High School His music has been heard in concert halls, on the stage and in films worldwide. In honor of composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, the Quincy Concert Band will present ‘Bernstein & Friends’ at FREE 2:30 pm, Sunday, Oct. 28 FAMILY in Morrison Auditorium at FUN! Quincy Junior High School, 100 S. 14th St. The band will also honor the educator, community leader and musician Ben Bumbry, who passed away in May. The band will be conducted by close friend and retired music educator Les Fonza to honor the extraordinary life and contributions of Bumbry, who performed for more than 60 years throughout the region. Other jazz inspired works from contemporaries and predecessors of Bernstein, such as Gershwin and 30

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Led by conductor Dr. Trent Hollinger, the band will perform three works from Bernstein’s expansive catalog. “Overture to Candide,” opens the concert with well-known themes from this comedic operetta; “A Simple Song,” features solo trumpet and euphonium in this poignant setting from his mass; and, the virtuosic and powerful, “Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront,” will showcase the entire ensemble as our feature work.

“I am excited to showcase the music of one of America’s most important and influential composers Leonard Bernstein,” Dr. Hollinger said. “I can think of no better way than to play his music, other jazz inspired music, and to honor one of Quincy’s prominent jazz musicians posthumously.”

There is no charge for admission.

However, donations are welcome to assist with the band’s expenses.

The Quincy Concert Band is an allvolunteer wind ensemble that performs

a spring and fall convert each year.

Members of the band come from all walks of life in the community. The band rehearses weekly leading up to performance.

For more information email quincyconcertband@gmail.com. The band can also be found online at quincyconcertband.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/quincyconcertband.

Choral Music to "Comfort, Restore and Heal" ETERNAL LIGHT & LOVE Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 pm Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ The Quincy Symphony Chorus, conducted by Dr. Phyllis Robertson, will present Eternal Light & Love at 7:30 pm Saturday, Nov. 3 at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, 435 S. 9th St. This concert honors the late Robert Bedell, a long-time chorus member and husband of Dr. Robertson. Mr. Bedell had a decades-long music career that included percussion performance and band instruction. Chorus members pay homage to their friend in this beautiful event that also invites the audience to reminisce about beloved friends and family as they experience the power of music to comfort, restore and heal.

The centerpiece of the event is a performance of Howard Goodall’s, “Eternal Light: A Requiem.” Goodall, an award-winning British composer and internationally acclaimed broadcaster, intended the piece to be a stunning new requiem for the modern day. In contrast to other famous requiems, it is meant to provide solace to the grieving, reflecting on the words of the Latin Mass by

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juxtaposing them with poems in English.

The beauty of the piece is enhanced with ethereal harp and chamber strings.

Speaking about the work, Goodall said “For me, a modern requiem is one that acknowledges the unbearable loss and emptiness that accompanies the death of loved ones, a loss that is not easily ameliorated with platitudes about the joy awaiting us in the afterlife.

This, like Brahms’, is a requiem for the living, addressing their suffering and endurance, a requiem focusing on the consequences of interrupted lives.”

The Symphony Chorus is a volunteer community group with members from all generations and walks of life who come together for fellowship and enjoyment

of music. The chorus performs three concerts each season. Auditions are under way for new members who would like to sing with the group.

FREE FOR KIDS 18 & UNDER!

Eternal Light & Love tickets will be available at the door or in advance at Quincy Hy-Vee stores, Sturhahn Jewelers or County Market. Individual concert tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for senior citizens. Children 18 and under are encouraged to attend with their families, and are admitted free!

Call 217-222-2856 or visit qsoa.org for more information on the music and performers, including program notes and biographies.

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Concert Features Short Film, Baton Winner & More!

THE SNOWMAN HOLIDAY CONCERT Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 pm Quincy Junior High School The Quincy Symphony Orchestra will take advantage of their gorgeous new stage-sized projection screen to show the family favorite film, “The Snowman,” while performing its score live! The festive show will be at 3 pm Saturday, Dec. 1 in the QJHS Morrison Auditorium and is free for kids 18 and under. This combined Christmas concert featuring the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Youth Chorus is a wonderful way to usher in the holidays.

This gentle story based on Raymond Briggs classic children’s book is beloved by all ages. Hear the symphony perform Howard Blake’s beautiful soundtrack including its most famous song, “Walking in the Air,” live with the film. Families with young children will receive a copy of the paperback version of The Snowman thanks to a partnership with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra

Association and the Quincy Public Library!

This concert is full of beautiful orchestral and choral music including four brand new arrangements written

by Illinois composers John Mindeman and William Camphouse. The audience will have a chance to singalong to favorite Christmas carols with the 100 combined voices of the adult and youth choirs.

and $15 for seniors. Advance ticket purchase is highly encouraged.

Children 18 and under are admitted free.

More information on the 2018-19 The Every Note Tells a Story season details may be found at qsoa.org. Call 217222-2856 for a brochure.

Five local fans are waging a friendly competition called, “Battle for the Baton,” for the right to hoist the baton and lead the symphony in Leroy Anderson’s jaunty version of “Sleigh Ride!” Go to battleforthebaton.com to vote today.

Other fun additions to this concert include a visit from Santa Claus, a holiday photo booth and lobby activities.

Tickets are available in advance at Sturhahn Jewelers, Quincy Hy-Vee, County Market, at qsoa.org, or at the door at a cost of $18 for adults

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23rd Annual QHS Oktoberfest PARADE Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 pm 30th & Maine to 14th FIELD COMPETITION 5 pm Flynn Memorial Stadium The 23rd annual Octoberfest Invitational Parade and Field Competition will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20. Sponsored by the Quincy Senior High Music Department, WGEM and the QPS Friends of the Performing Arts, marching bands from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will travel down Quincy’s colorful Maine Street beginning at 2 pm. The parade will begin at 30th and Maine streets and continue west until Quincy Junior High at 14th and Maine streets. After the parade, the bands will travel to Flynn Memorial Stadium at 44th and Maine streets where the field competition will begin at 5 pm

after an opening ceremony presented by the Quincy Senior High Marching Blue Devil Band, QHS Colorguard and Q-City Pommers. During the field competition, marching bands will present their half-time presentations for adjudication by a panel of distinguished panel of judges. Memorial Awards will be presented during the evening event including the Ragan Knapheide Award for Outstanding Percussion, the James Burns Award for Outstanding Brass, the Charles Heidbreder Memorial Drum Major Award, the Todd Slater Memorial Spirit Award, the Randy Hoover Outstanding Soloist Award and the Paul Duker Memorial Award.

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by Matthew Gabriel will perform in exhibition at the end of the competition.

The Quincy Junior High Concert Band, directed by Debbie Johnson, will also perform.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Area Fair and Pageant Queens, Churches, Businesses, Car Clubs and local organizations are welcome and encouraged to participate in the parade in cars or with floats. More information at 217-224-3774.

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QuBa Seeks Docents For Tunnel Tours Quincy Brewery Arts (QuBA) is looking for docents to give tours of the Dick Brothers Brewery Tunnels. Tours are given to private groups and during special events or community activities.

If you are interested, please email info@quba.org. All proceeds benefit QuBA’s mission to preserve the history, buildings and tunnels of the Dick Brothers Brewery Complex, located at 9th and York Streets. Learn more at quba.org.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is alive with music, art and educational activities this fall! Keith Wiemelt, Education and Fine Arts Specialist, says there is something that will pique everyone’s interest whether you are a participant or a spectator.

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Music groups include the new youth brass band, youth choir, handbell choir.

This past August, the Kroc Center partnered with Arts Quincy to create a new traveling brass group called Band on a Bus, directed by Wiemelt.

The group plays the golden oldies and classic rock music for people in the underserved areas of Adams County.

The band’s debut performances were at Sunset Home, Good Samaritan Home

Join members of the Quincy Branch of the American Association of University Women for the monthly Speaker Series at the Women’s City Club,1550 Maine St. On Saturday, Oct. 13, the group will welcome AAUW State President Jennifer Urich to speak at 11 am.

These presentations are free and open to the general public. AAUW meetings will precede each program beginning at 10:15 am. Anyone

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Christkindl Market Get into the holiday spirit when you visit Quincy’s only traditional German marketplace, Christkindl Market inside Dick Brothers Brewery! Attendees will get a jump start on holiday shopping and have a chance to purchase German-inspired items while listening to live music from local groups, bands and ensembles. Admission is $10 for the Friday night preview event on November 9 and includes a special, live preview performance of Elf: The Musical from Quincy Community Theatre! Admission is $3 on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11. For more information, visit thedistrictquincy.com.

Light The Park Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season as officials from The District flip the switch and Light the Park on Saturday, Nov. 24 in Washington Park at 6 pm. Join Santa,

Mrs. Claus, and Buddy the Elf for treats and a special song from Quincy Community Theatre’s production of Elf: The Musical. Don’t miss this fun family event!

Youth Artists Competition Have you ever dreamed of performing as a soloist, accompanied by an entire orchestra? Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association wants to give young musicians a chance to do so in this years’ Young Artist Competition!

Area instrumentalists and vocalists in grades 10-12 are invited to participate in the 64th annual competition on Saturday, Dec. 15. The winner(s) of this regional contest will have the opportunity to perform as a guest soloist with the Symphony on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 and win $300 cash prize!

The competition is open to current 10th-12th graders who attend school within a 70 mile radius of Quincy. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Nov. 14. Application forms, competition rules and procedures are available at qsoa.org, or by calling the Symphony Office at 217-222-2856.

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Regularly Scheduled Organization Meetings American Association of University Women: 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept.– May at 10:15 am Women’s City Club, 1550 Maine St. 217-223-6175 Great River Genealogical Society 2nd Thursday of the month, Sept.–April at 7 pm Lutheran Church of St. John Life Center, 3340 State St. www.gr-gs.org Great River Watercolor Society Last Tuesday of the 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 Tuesday of the month at 7 pm First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine Quincy Woodworkers Guild 1st Monday of the month quincywoodworkersguild @gmail.com

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Business Donor Spotlight As a visual artist myself, the arts are near and dear to me. They have shaped who I am today and influence what I plan to do in the future. The arts have taught me to look at the world differently, to hear things differently, and to process things differently.

They have taught me to find beauty in all things, large and small.

Whether you are a professional artist, a novice, a collector, a volunteer, or simply an appreciator of the arts, I think we can all agree on the impact creative outlets have on an individual and the public as a whole!

The greater Quincy area is blessed with a vast and thriving arts community, with opportunities available to all. Arts Quincy has, no doubt, had a substantial role in making this possible. The organization has and continues to add color and vibrancy to daily life, and for this, I am so grateful!

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Kathy grew up performing dance, choral and instrumental music through QPS and private instructors. She continues to pursue her interests as a volunteer and board member for the Friends of the Performing Arts and the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, in addition to prior service as an Arts Quincy board member and Quincy Arts Center Beaux Arts Ball chairperson.

She also loves to play her flute and sing for our church family.

My parents met as actors with the Quincy Community Little Theater. I knocked around the basement of the theater at 13th and Payson as a kid. My dad performed with the Progressive Playhouse that preceded and overlapped with QCLT and acted in plays on the grounds of the Women's City Club back in the day. He served as a long time board member and officer of Arts Quincy and the Historical Society among other groups. My grandmother Mary S. Oakley was deeply involved in the Quincy Art Club, now the Quincy Art Center.

While I lack the talent of my parents or Kathy, I am pleased to share a love of the arts, to write an occasional local history articles for the Historical Society, and to serve as a volunteer and patron for the arts.

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