Midsummer Arts Faire is a Great Event for Kids
This year marks the 10th anniversary for Quincy's Midsummer Arts Faire. Even though the event is now a decade old, I had never attended until last summer. I happened to be babysitting my then seven-year-old niece that weekend, and we were looking for something to do. We gave the Arts Faire a try, and had a great time!
Kansas City Streetband to Perform at Music Under the Stars in Hannibal
On Thursday evening the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will continue their Music Under the Stars concert series with a performance from the Kansas City Streetband, a soul and R&B group started in 1977 in Kansas City.
Flag Day Celebration Saturday in Palmyra
The Stars and Stripes, the official National symbol of the United States of America was authorized by congress on June 14, 1777. On May 30, 1916 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 Flag Day, a day of national celebration. This year, the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Flag Day in Palmyra!
What’s the Difference Between the Downtown Hannibal Art Fair, Twain on Main, and the Folklife Festival?
This weekend the Downtown Hannibal Art Fair will take place in America's Hometown. Twain on Main was held on Memorial Day Weekend, and every fall the Hannibal Arts Council's annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival draws visitors from around the region to Main Street.
What is the difference between these festivals? Michael Gaines, Executive Director of the Hannibal Arts Council, acknowledged that all three events have similarities, but he points out that each festival is different, and they all have their own individual focuses.
Old-Fashioned Signs in Quincy, Illinois [Photo Gallery]
Yesterday we published a story about old-fashioned signs that are up in and around Hannibal. Today our camera went out in Quincy. Carved wooden signs, fonts and designs that you just don't see anymore, awesome awnings, marquees and giant metal arrows are just a few of the types of unique signage that can be found around Quincy.
Old-Fashioned Signs in Hannibal, Missouri [Photo Gallery]
They don't make them like these anymore. See our gallery of unique, old-fashioned signs that can be found around Hannibal.
How Do You Rent Movies? [Poll]
One thing that has changed pretty significantly in a fairly short period of time is the way that we rent movies. With Quincy's Blockbuster closing a few weeks ago, there are only a couple of places left in town (and just a few in the entire area) where people can actually rent movies the old fashioned way.
101 Days of Summer Finalists – 2013
Congratulations to the following finalists for this year's 101 Days of Summer giveaway! If your name is on this list, you will be getting a post card in early September with details on what to do to win the trip, which we will give away on September 12. New finalists are announced every Tuesday morning at 7:25, and then the names will be posted here.Good luck winning the trip!
Carnival Season is Here! What’s Your Favorite Carnival Ride?
It's probably safe to say the we've entered carnival season. There will be carnival rides at this weekend's New London Park Days, the county fairs will be beginning soon, and of course we have events like National Tom Sawyer Days and the K of C Barbecue to look forward to. As a kid, events weren't worth going to unless there were carnival rides involved. What were (or still are) your favorite rides?
What Was Your Favorite School Fundraiser? St. Dominic School’s Annual Junefest is Coming Up on June 22
Schools and school groups are always trying to raise money for a variety of worthy causes. It's pretty common to come across school kids selling anything from frozen foods to yearbook ads to magazine subscriptions. In fact, when you were in school, you probably also participated in fundraisers. What was your favorite?