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Hannibal Y-Men Bringing Another Summer of 'Down By The River' Entertainment

Brian Myles — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:47:37 +0000

Once again this year the Hannibal Y-Men have a full schedule of live music and good times planned, and it all starts this Friday evening. ‘Down by the River,’ the monthly event which raises funds for the Hannibal YMCA will feature the band Raised On Radio at the Y-Men’s Pavilion in historic downtown Hannibal, this [...]

Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend — Watch How to Do Them Right

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:21:42 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill over the holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity, but that doesn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame:

2013 Dogwood Festival Schedule

Brian Myles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:56:24 +0000

The Dogwood Festival returns to Quincy Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 6. Here is a schedule of events; Thursday, May 2 - 7pm Little King & Queen of Dogwood Pageant, Quincy Mall Center Court - 7pm Quincy Notre Dame High School Spring Choral Concert, QND Gym - 7:30pm “Rainmaker” production at Quincy Community Theatre [...]

Say It Ain't So, Jay Leno

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:26:06 +0000

It is official. Jay Leno is stepping down from The Tonight Show. The word came down this morning in a joint statement from NBC and Jay. So who will take over Mr. Leno’s job? Jimmy Fallon. And get this. The Tonite Show will move to New York City from Los Angeles. As a matter of [...]

Blues in The District is 13 Weeks Away and The Big Dog's Rock is Lonely

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:05:03 +0000

If anyone knows me they know I love the blues. They also know that I am a fixture at the Blues in the District concerts and sit next to what is now known as the "Big Dog's Rock" in Washington Park. I know it is only March 18th but for the blues lovers out there the Annual Blues in the District is just 13 weeks away and the Historic Quincy Business District, the organizers for the event, has announced this year's lineup.

Don't Stop Believin' – Journey Coming to the Illinois State Fair

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:30:56 +0000

I’m sure you know of the band Journey. They will be about 2 hours away from us come August when they play at the Illinois State Fair. Yes, Journey will rock you at the Illinois State Fair this summer, Sunday, August 18. And here is a little hint guys, if you want a date, women [...]

Hannibal Arts Council Hosts Saxophonist Jason Swagler on March 10

Townsquare Media Quincy-Hannibal — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:00:11 +0000

The Hannibal Arts Council will host a LIVE@105 concert by jazz saxophonist Jason Swagler at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S Main St . Tickets for the concert are $15 for the general public and $10 for Hannibal Arts Council members. Drinks and snacks are included in the admission. Jason Swagler’s [...]

Let's Have Some Fun With Y101!

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:48:50 +0000

In the next few weeks, we at Y101 will be very busy with many things planned with you in mind. Just to name a few things coming in the next few months: We at Y101 have teamed up with the Quincy Park District for River Skate @ Clat Adams Park for a winter festival. All kinds [...]

Somewhere in Between – Quincy Local Music Profile

Dennis Oliver — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:00:11 +0000

The city of Quincy has had many great musical talent’s through the years. Quincy seems to grow great local talent. For example, a very good local band from Quincy is Somewhere In Between. Just this past weekend, the boys and a big crowd showed up at Johnny Bang Bangs. It only cost $3 to get in. When [...]

Plenty to Do This Weekend and Next Weekend

Dennis Oliver — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:56:31 +0000

Everyone is in the Christmas spirit around the area. That includes festivities in Quincy and next weekend in Hannibal. In Quincy this weekend, celebrate the first Christkindl market with plenty of German food, entertainment, shopping and fun in the Quincy Historic District. It runs both Saturday and Sunday in Quincy’s Whasington Park. Then next weekend in Hannibal, It [...]