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Digital Art Showing: Jackie Sperry

By Travis on March 1, 2010

This is the first of Qtown’s “Digital Showings”. The goal of the Digital Showings are to feature galleries of local artists, be it professionals or amateurs. Qtown loves the arts and looks forward to promoting them through this feature.
Our first featured artist is Jackie Sperry. Jackie has been very active on the Qtown Facebook group [...]

Art classes for all ages

By Travis on February 18, 2010

The Quincy Art Center offers classes for all ages, beginning February 22 at the Art Center, 1515 Jersey St.
The 2010 schedule is:
Pint Sized Picassos:
Pre-schoolers will spend time drawing, painting, sculpting, storytelling, and exercising their imagination through other creative activities. Classes are taught by Miss Rachel. Friday’s 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. and are $30 per [...]

Free Gardening Seminars

By Travis on February 17, 2010

Great Debate Books is offering  a series of Free gardening seminars called “Growing in the Garden” with master Gardener, Sarah Fernandez- leading all sessions which will take place on Saturdays at 12:30 PM at Great Debate Books, starting February 20th and concluding on March 13th
Sessions include:
Saturday Feb 20th: Vegetable Gardening
- Starting with your own seeds [...]

From Quincy to Haiti Charity Event

By Travis on February 15, 2010

From Quincy To Haiti is a multi-venue charitable event with proceeds going toward the citiznes of Haiti. This night of fun takes over downtown Quincy on February 27th. A Martini Bar, Live Music and More! Club Q-tini will be taking place at The State Room (map) from 7pm-11pm. The Martini bar will feature a fashion [...]

Presentation on Underground railroad and history of Payson

By Travis on February 14, 2010

The Gardner Museum presents a presentation on the Underground Railroad sitea and History in Payson, IL. The event is free to members. Come learn more about the rich history of the area in the Underground Railroad. Call (217) 224-6873 for more info.

32nd Annual Winter Bluegrass Festival

By Travis on February 6, 2010

The Tri-State Bluegrass Association presents its 32nd Annual Winter Bluegrass Festival. Join the fun Friday and Saturday, February 19 & 20th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak St., Quincy (directly west of Walmart). Admission is $30 Weekend, or $15 Friday (6:30), $20 Saturday,$15 Saturday (12:00),and $15 Saturday (6:30). Students 12-16 Half Price, children under [...]

Toastmasters Open House

By Travis on February 6, 2010

The Gem City Toastmasters Club will host an open-house meeting Saturday, February
20th at Calvary Tabernacle Church, located at the corner of 12th and Hampshire in
Quincy. The special meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 2:00pm. There is no
fee, and reservations are not required, but people can contact Teri Keene at (217) 316-
4081 [...]

Social Up. Strike Out

By Travis on February 2, 2010

The Tangerine Bowl presents “Social up. Strike out“. This is an ongoing event every Friday night 9:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. from February 19th – April 9th. It’s 8 weeks of pure fun…and a little bowling. Put together a 5-person team and enjoy 3 games each Friday for 8 weeks to see who has the best bowling [...]