Quincy Senior High School’s theatre department will close the 2023-2024 school year with the zany farce, Deceiving Granny.   The plot is centered around newlyweds Sam and Margaret Howard.  The couple discover they are in line to inherit $3.5 million from his great-grandmother whom he has never met. But before she is willing to add them to her will she wants to meet Sam and his new wife face to face to make sure they are “worthy.” Of course, nothing goes smoothly, especially since Sam is hiding an expensive diamond necklace for his boss, two burglars mistake their home for anoth ..read more

​The Friends of the Log Cabins wish to express their gratitude to Janet Summy for her many years of volunteer work in tending the Herb Garden in the Log Cabin Village. Janet created stakes with labels to help visitors distinguish between herbs and even created a video segment on the Herb Garden for the  virtual tour during the COVID pandemic. When someone was needed to be a Historical Interpreter in the 1835 D.D. Hull Cabin, Janet volunteered to speak about the herbs used in Pioneer times, on various Frontier Settlement Days, and other historical timelines. The Friends also want to thank ..read more

​Students, organizers and music lovers of all ages will enjoy one of Quincy High School’s 31st annual Showcase of Excellence. This well-loved tradition will be at Quincy Senior High School on Saturday, March 9 from 8 am-9 pm.  ​The annual Showcase of Excellence competition attracts high school jazz bands and show choirs from across the region to showcase their musical talents during their performances and to work with expert clinicians. The public is invited to enjoy a day full of performances. Tickets are available at the doors and are good for all performances. Proceeds from this fundra ..read more

Arts Quincy, America’s First Arts Council, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to organize this year’s Dogwood Royalty Event. This year’s theme is May the Fourth Be with You: The Power of Community and ties into the “Dogwood Royalty Contest.”   Arts Quincy will crown a Little King and Queen (ages 7-10 years old) and a Prince and Princess (ages 4-6 years old). Winners will ride with Arts Quincy in the Chamber’s Dogwood Parade on Saturday, May 4.  ​This year’s Dogwood Parade is Star Wars inspired: “May the Fourth: The Power of Community.” To ent ..read more

Quincy Community Theatre (“QCT”) announced today its lineup of theatre education classes for the Spring 2024 semester. A total of six classes were announced for students ranging from five years old through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set of skills, such as characterization, dance, puppetry, and technical skills. A highlight this semester will be the Musical Theatre Dance for Beginners workshops, with different classes geared toward different age ranges.   Tuition ranges from $20 to $70, depending on the class. QCT volunteers may use accumulated credit from volunteer ..read more

Mar 1, 2015 Updated Oct 30, 2020   By REG ANKROM Locals throughout the region like to think that Abraham Lincoln, Whig and Republican, lawyer, and two-time opponent of Quincyan Stephen A. Douglas for national political offices, was a frequent visitor. It's little wonder that people of Central Illinois, where the Great Emancipator and martyred president had spent 29 years of his life, would want to claim some special connection to him.​ Lincoln on several occasions was a correspondent, fellow legislator and often a law practitioner in Springfield courts with a considerable nu ..read more

Adams County, IL - In 2025, Adams County, Illinois, will proudly mark its 200th anniversary, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission (ACBC) is thrilled to announce community-driven plans for a year-long celebration. To honor this significant occasion, throughout 2024, the ACBC would like to invite businesses, organizations and people to create, execute or participate in activities that commemorate the stories of our people and places to mark this historic occasion. All are committed to presenting a diverse and engaging celebration that reflects the rich tapestry of our County's collective ..read more

​The Quincy University School of Fine Arts and Communication will host a visit day on Saturday, Feb. 17. Students will have the opportunity to tour campus and meet with faculty. Students will have a chance to audition for music scholarships, share their art portfolios or participate in a communication workshop. All students who attend the event will be considered for scholarships.   Interested students can sign up at Quincy.edu/Visit. For more information, contact Dr. Christine Damm, Dean of Fine Arts/Communication at DammCh@Quincy.edu or 217-228-5432 ext. 3159 ..read more

The Quincy Public Library Outreach Services department currently serves over 170 patrons in the Quincy area on a bi-weekly basis delivering to individual homes and community living centers.  ​“We work closely with patrons and activity directors to support lifelong literacy for enjoyment and learning and to ensure that patrons can access the services of the library even when they can no longer make it to our physical location,” said Carrie Hummel, Outreach Specialist.  Patrons experiencing a permanent or temporary disability that prevents them from coming to the library should contact ..read more

​Arts Quincy is excited to introduce a new offering to families through an expansion in its arts-in-education programming with “Grab & Go STEAM Kits!”   The free kits are available now at Quincy Children’s Museum, 115 N. 4th St. Supplies are limited. ​Kits include materials and the directions needed to complete projects that fall into STEM categories with an element of art. There are three options to choose from including a seasonal project and activity including a homemade snow gauge and snowball launcher as well as a creative project of customizing a sock puppet. Some household sup ..read more