Congratulations to all LTC Art Festival participants. The festival was held at Annawan High School on April 17, 2012. The following Mercer County High School art students placed.
Mercer County High School is excited to announce the spring drama production of "Alice in Wonderland.”
The “Taste of Jazz” fundraiser dinner starts at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 14, at the Catholic Parish Hall.
Students from across the state recently put their creative talents to work to help spread the message about the hazards of radon, a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17) today announced that his offices will soon be accepting entries for the 30th Annual Congressional Art Competition. Each high school in the 17th Congressional District has been invited to nominate up to five students to participate in the competition, an opportunity to acknowledge and promote artistic ability in each Congressional District and ultimately throughout the country.
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced that entry forms are now available for the Eighth Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. Forms and other information may be found at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/lda96.pdf.
The Mercer County High School Art Department is hosting an "AP Studio Art" Show from 5:30 - 8 p.m., Friday, March 23, at the former Dollar General building on East Main Street in Aledo. The art show is open to the public. Please come out to see what talented students we have!
To start the year-long series of events, Mrs. Lincoln will be served with a summons March 26 in Chicago to defend herself in court against insanity allegations brought by her son.
Black Hawk College will present “Leading Ladies,” a family friendly farce by Ken Ludwig, at 7:30 p.m. March 29-31.
The Warren County (WC) Historical Society and Museum, Monmouth, was host to a meeting of twelve representatives from nine west central Illinois museums, historical societies and historic sites.
Illinois filmmakers who are looking for the next big break are invited to enter their work in the 2012 Shortcuts competition which kicks off today. In its fifth year, Shortcuts is a statewide short film competition sponsored by the Illinois Film Office and designed to encourage growth in Illinois’ film industry.
Even though the Essley-Noble Museum currently is open only on Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m., members of the Mercer County Historical Society Board have been busy updating and rearranging displays.
WQPT, Quad Cities PBS calls on all children in kindergarten through 3rd grade to enter the PBS Kids Go Writing Contest. Every entrant will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Ann Schneider today announced the second annual Rain Barrel Contest, offering students a chance to earn a rain barrel by submitting artistic designs. Similar to last year, IDOT is teaming up with Illinois Correctional Industries to provide a rain barrel design contest for students statewide.
Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment together in Museum for the first time since Lincoln Bicentennial.
Royal Neighbors Chapter #20094 is raffling a beautiful piece of quilted Christmas art made and donated by Kathryn Bredberg of Aledo. The item is on display at Mercer Carnegie Library. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing is Tues., Dec. 20, at 6:30 pm. All proceeds benefit the library. Call 309-582-2032 with questions.
The following Mercer County High School art students will have their work on display at the Festival of Trees High School Art Show: Katy Jensen, Christopher Hedrick, Casey Hess, Marilee Vos, Danielle Anderson, Brian Wagner, Marissa Halsey, Roman Knox, Lakoda McGowan, Rachel Herrman, Karly Matlick, Jacklyn Nation, Mathew Beam, Sydney Hess, Jordan Peterson, Shelby Miller, Allison Frye, Taylor Bennett, C.J. Milewski and Jessica Pruett.
The Galesburg Civic Art Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Blick Gallery on Friday, Nov. 4. The Blick Gallery is located at the rear of the Galesburg Civic Art Center’s One12 Gift Shop at 112 East Main and is the last phase of the recent renovation project.
Augustana College choral ensembles' work with local and regional high school choirs culminate in two separate concerts this week. Both concerts are free and open to the public.
Lauren Reid, a senior from Sherrard, majoring in business administration- marketing/communication studies and Brad Moran, a senior from Aledo, majoring in music education vocal will both e performing.
Shop for handcrafted gifts at Henry County's largest one day craft show on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Galva. Beta Sigma Phi will host its 33rd annual craft show which will feature a wide variety of quality-crafted items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Galva High School. The event is well known in central and western Illinois, and draws crafters and guests from throughout the region. There is a $2 admission charge. No strollers or pets are allowed inside.
