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Upcoming events
offer doses
of history, fun M A G
Publisher: Ron Wallace
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Editor: Jason Lewton
ne of the most unique and intriguing of all
Hannibal’s annual celebrations is almost upon
Contributing Writers:
us, and I couldn’t be any more excited.
Mary Lynne Richards Kenneth Marks Jo Graham
The fifth annual Big River Steampunk Festi-
Ann Miller Titus Michael Gaines Amy Vaughn
val will take place Labor Day weekend and will
Kerrie Green-Otten Robin Colgrove Tessa Hosmer
draw an ever-growing number of people here to
experience all that Hannibal has to offer.

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GET READY FOR STEAMPUNK

| By Kenneth Marks
throughout a weekend, where over the course of the festival some
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people will build a ‘look’ piece by piece, some items crafted at home,
or the fifth straight Labor Day weekend, Hannibal’s while others purchased at the market of craftspeople. The festival
Main Street and riverfront will set the stage for a has something for everyone: entertainment in neo-Victorian and
steampunk playground, where people relive a past vaudeville styles, fresh and energetic bands, seminars about history
that never was. in the Industrial Era, demonstrations by “Makers” on how their cre-
What sets steampunk (along with its offshoot ations are made and a smorgasboard of premium events that raise
themes) apart from other cosplay styles is in how it incorporates a the atmosphere of steampunk to another level. Even more incred-
sense of history along with the science fiction and the creative arts, ible, excepting the premium events, much of the above is free to the
resulting in alternate timelines having come to life. The Big River public.
Steampunk Festival has always strived to be a place where the One of the goals for the festival is to inspire those who come to try
advanced cosplayers can mingle with those in the early stages of something new — inject some whimsy into their lives, learn more
involvement, as well as those who are simply curious to learn more. about history or feel emboldened to creatively express themselves
In other words, there is no one exact way to celebrate steampunk, through the arts and crafts. Let’s enjoy this neo-Victorian industrial
no single ordained road to building the perfect costume. This world sci-fi world as it materializes from the ether this Labor Day Week-
is wide open, and the audience has the freedom of being part of the end; Hannibal is the best location to invoke the imagination and
festivities at whatever level is most comfortable for them. make the impossible possible. n
However, there has been a transformations with attendees

ENTERTAINers
The Cog is Dead Thomas has been at the forefront of the
Performing Saturday, Sept. 1, at Westernworld at the Star Theater steampunk movement since the 1980s.
One of the most well-known steampunk groups, the Cog is Dead His custom prop and costume workshop,
was formed in 2006 as a studio-only band. However, their music had formerly known as Brute Force Leather and
created such a demand within the community that a touring version Fallen Angel Fashions, first started making
of the band was inevitable by 2012. Now a trio, the group marries corsets and costume pieces back in 1996,
rock and pop sensibilities with steampunk themes and accessible “...because there was so much badly-made,
melodies. mass-produced rubbish out there,” Will-
eford said. “We wanted to show the world
Frenchy and the Punk that craftsmanship was still alive.”
Willeford was one of the four experts on
Performing Sunday, Sept. 2 at Car- the GSN show “Steampunk’d” and continues
nivale Bizarre at the Rialto Theater to be a leading authority of all things steampunk, featured in festi-
Scott Helland and Samantha vals and conventions throughout the world. One of his latest projects
Stephenson began writing music involves the revamping of a Fallout-themed Vespa.
together in 2005, and they forged
what is still one of the most in- Carnival Epsilon
demand steampunk-influenced
acts in the country. Their songs Performing Saturday, Sept. 2, at Carnivale Bizarre at the Rialto
combine such an unusual array Theater
of influences that it is easiest for This five-piece
them to define themselves using sentences like, “Imagine Siouxsie carnival sideshow
Sioux and Dee Dee Ramone had a duo that was inspired by Django embraces steam-
Reinhardt, Edith Piaf, Toulouse Lautrec and Deepak Chopra, this is punk while per-
what it might sound like. One part Dresden Dolls, Sonny and Cher forming anything
and one part White Stripes. ... Their show is a carnival of two that and everything that
will take you from the Moulin Rouge to CBGBs and back again.” will make an audi-
ence squirm. Eating
Dr. Phineas T. Kastle, aka “Doc Phineas” glass? Check. Folding oneself up into a small trunk? Of course. Other
feats of strength, agility, and poor judgement await those who come
Co-emcee of the festival, raconteur, expert in all things steampunk, to see Carnival Epsilon open the Carnivale Bizarre at the newly
seemingly everywhere at all times across the festival renovated Rialto.
Billed as “The inimitable Renaissance Man,” Doc is a veteran film,
stage and TV personality, dancer, singer, college professor, occultist, Miss Jubilee
champion tea dueler. He is the founder of the Steampunk Imaginari-
um, a museum in Las Vegas, and host of the Steamathon Convention. Appearing on the Steameasy Cruise aboard
the Mark Twain Riverboat
Thomas Dean Willeford Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers have been entertaining
audiences around St. Louis and beyond since the beginning of 2007
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was a founding member of Chicago’s Silent Theatre company and
also is the creator and artistic director of the Beggar’s Carnivale, the
with their blend of Pocket Music Hall and the Traveling Flicker Factory.
authentic hot jazz,
swing, rhythm and Darling Violet
blues and rock ’n’ roll
spanning the 1920s Performing in the Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue/Seduction by Gaslight
and ’50s. Fronted by Darling Violet is originally from Pennsylvania but now makes her
a high energy female home in Chicago. A graduate of the New England Center for Circus
vocalist and backed Arts and member of the Kansas City Society of Burlesque, she per-
up by a swingin’ forms as a singer, dancer, aerialist, circus performer and burlesque
horn-fueled rhythm section, Miss Jubilee is a favorite among hot jazz dancer throughout the United States.
dancers and fans of all ages who enjoy uplifting and energetic music.
Little Beard and the ScallyWags
The Ragged Blade Band
Emcees of the Main Street Stage, starring in the Pirates of the
Performing Saturday, Sept. 1, at Westernworld at the Star Theater Mississippi Cruise and Shennanigans
and on the Main Street Stage The Scally Wags Pirate Comedy Show is one of the longest run-
This six-piece ensemble, led by ning pirate acts in the U.S., performing at ren faires and steampunk
Jerry Rabushka on trumpet and conventions around the country. These scoundrels of the seas will
piano, specializes in jazz, ragtime delight you throughout the festival with their antics on stage, sword
and blues, but also shines in cov- fighting, improv comedy and more.
ering early American roots music
such as country. Amy Wilder
Fishbones and Scurvy Performing in the Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue/Seduction by Gaslight
and host of seminars and workshops
(formerly the Rum Runners)
Amy Wilder is an accomplished model who specializes in steam-
Performing at the Pirates of the Mississippi Cruise with punk, fantasy, art and cosplay. Wilder discovered the steampunk
the Scallywags and at the Main Street Stage scene at DragonCon in 2010, and she is now one of the top steampunk
Founded in 2014, this sky- models in the U.S., appearing in publications such as Obscurae, Sur-
pirate duo embraces the roots of real Beauty and Clockwork, as well as reaching almost iconic status
what can best be called “pirate in her work with Brute Force Studios. Wilder has achieved success
folk,” with strains of Americana in the world of mainstream modeling as well, most recently working
peppered with Irish and Scot- with the Black Tape Project.
tish influences.
Airship Isabella
Sammy Tramp
Cosplayers, hosts of seminars and workshops, NOLA Paranormal
Appearing in the Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue/Seduction by Gaslight Investigators
Sammy Tramp is a charming, lovable, scamp of a tramp, a throw- Airship Isabella is a group of artists, performers and visionar-
back to the days of Chaplin and Keaton, and the good ol’ days of ies who have bound together to create characters who explore the
vaudeville and music hall. Sammy is a high-energy artist who has boundaries of the steampunk community and a menagerie of worlds
headlined and entertained in burlesque festivals, vaudeville shows,
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to put them in. On their

agenda: to create art for
others to enjoy as much as
themselves, to share their
knowledge with those who
find it of interest, to encour-
age people who would
otherwise find themselves
incapable of creating some-
thing wonderful to put their
worries aside and realize
that, with the right knowl-
edge and tools, they can do it too.
Judas and Magnolia
Appearing on the Main Street Stage and conducting

seances at the Vardo
Dr. Judas Lynch and Ms. Magnolia Strange have been working to-
gether for years traveling the world
and creating magic and wonder
for all ages. Lynch is a character
of Stewart Minor, who started in
the St. Louis cabaret scene and
is inspired by the likes of Charlie
Chaplan, Buster Keaton, Harry
Houdini and the Amazing Randy.
Stewart has studied with the
Chicago Physical Theater, Circus
Harmony and the Celebration Barn
Theater.
Strange is a character of Ash-
leigh Lynne Packard, who started her performance career by per-
forming escapology among other magicians in the St. Louis area, and
now works alongside Lynch. Magnolia also does solo performance in
hoop, modeling and lyra.
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part of the Sammy Tramp’s troupe coming from Chicago to entertain
the Steampunk crowd at Big River. Wilder is a popular burlesque
also conducting workshops on performer in Chicagoland, appearing in such prestigious cabarets
retro makeup/hair makeovers as Unbridled, No-Tell Cabaret, House of Blues, Uptown Underground
and burlesque dancing and many others.
Eva La Feva is a nationally
touring burlesque and belly dance Sally Marvel
performer/producer that has been
delighting audiences for over a Appearing in Appearing in the Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue/Seduction
decade with her fluid, stylized By Gaslight and Carnivale Bizarre
dance technique base and her The versatile Sally Marvel is well-renowned across the Midwest
emotive and theatrical approach for her versatility in combining burlesque with other talents that
to burlesque. would fit in easily alongside a circus sideshow. She also can sallow
swords.
Sio Bast
Appearing in the Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue/Seduction By Gaslight,

Children of Proteus
also conducting workshops on retro makeup/hair makeovers
Making her debut at the Big River Steampunk Festival, Bast is Cosplayers and hosts of seminars and workshops, part of
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Shennanigans struments at once — a thousand-year old device that feels as though
Cosplayers, comic book it were invented in a steampunk world.
authors, makeup artists and
so much more, these folks Lydia Gentry (aka the Violin Dragoness)
seem to do it all. Their cosplay
is predominantly based on Returning to the festival is a gifted 18-year-old violinist. Using a
their own original characters backing track and live ‘looping’ or sound-layering techniques, the
within the worlds of steam- Dragoness mixes modern rock/pop tunes with a post-modern ap-
punk and mermaid folklore. A favorite whenever they appear at Ste- proach to her classical training.
ampunk and anime conventions, they have been active in the cosplay
community since 2014 and continue to push the boundaries of both Professor Jefferson Parker
steampunk and cosplay.
Penny Farthing rider and Ballroom Dancing instructor
Melinda Kaye Professor Parker was the dance master of The Entre’ Nous Club
Victorian Dancers at Old Cowtown Museum for 18 years. He teaches
Appearing on the Main Street Stage and performs the Waltz, Quadrilles, Contras and other single couple
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fascinating audiences with her mastery of the Hurdy Gurdy, a crank-
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PREMIUM EVENTS
The Society for Fermented shows each night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, one at 11 p.m. and
Alchemy, Mach Deux ($15) another at midnight.
6:30 to 9 p.m., Friday at the Creative Exchange, on the corner of
Bird and North Main streets Vintage Styling: Hair and Makeup ($15)
If not already in the club, become a member and join the Second
Annual Meeting of the Society for Fermented Alchemy. Expect ca- 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2, at Main Street Vintage
vorting and gamesmanship in a jovial Market, 308 N. Main St.
setting to jumpstart the weekend’s Do you love victory rolls and pin
festivities. Socialize with guests and curls? Looking for some makeup tips
fellow time travelers as you sample and tricks to create a dramatic look for
brews and vintages. Your special your steampunk character? Watch Eva
souvenir glass also may be used that La Feva as she walks through a live
evening (until 11:30 p.m.) to receive $1 demonstration of how to shake up your
off any drink at participating taverns look. Attendees should bring makeup,
on Main Street. This event is made bobby pins, and hair ties.
possible through Mark Twain Distrib-
uting, Golden Eagle Distributing and Big River Fashion and
Small Batch Winery of Wentzville, Mo.
Iced Tea Social ($20)
Glasses and tastings only for those
ages 21 and older. Food available for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Creative
separate purchase. Exchange at the northeast corner of
Bird and North Main streets
Judas and Magnolia Enjoy refreshing iced teas and a light
sampling of gastronomic delicacies
Contact the Dead
as the Big River Steampunk Festival’s
11 p.m. and midnight, Friday, Aug. 31, finest vendors and designers unveil the
through Sunday, Sept. 2. latest in neo-vintage apparel and acces-
Seances at the vardo on North Main Street sories. You also receive a souvenir glass
Judas and Magnolia will be con- to enjoy the bevy of beverages made
ducting a series of Victorian seances. available.
The session will be held in a recreated
Victorian seance chamber contained within a handcrafted wooden Shennanigans! ($12)
vardo, complete with the style, aesthetic and mood of the spiritualist
heyday. This theatrical Victorian seance is an intimate and immer- 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2, at Bluff City Theater,
sive theatrical experience using the authentic style and techniques 212 Broadway. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
of Victorian mediums to recreate a seance of the late 1800s. Table Somewhere between steampunk-inspired improv and game show,
tipping, glass moving, pendulum, and more will be performed the ScallyWags call “Shennanigans!” with the help of a few special
during each session. Led by Judas and Magnolia, a St. Louis-based guests at Bluff City Theater. Hilarity will ensue. Audience participa-
husband and wife team of award-winning entertainers and illusion- tion is highly encouraged.
ists. Each seance session seats a maximum of only seven ticketed
guests. Each guest will receive a palm reading, the opportunity to
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Burlesque Basics Breakdown ($20)

4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2. Location: TBA.
A one-hour crash course that teaches burlesque-inspired move-
ment, including how to perform controlled chest shimmies, hip
articulations (bumps and grinds), showgirl poses, and some dance
basics. Chicago-based burlesque performer and producer Eva La
Feva will teach some real-world tips and tricks like how to walk in
heels and how to angle your body to take great pictures. Great basic
tools/drills for newer dancers or movers. Bring clothing you can
move comfortably in, heels you can safely move in (optional). Class is
for adults 21 and older.
Westernworld
6:16 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Star, 215 S. Main St.

Are you a robotic “host,” a “newcomer of the park,” or one of the
“Delos staff?” The choice is yours at this full immersion cosplay
event. Based on the 1973 Michael Chrichton movie and current HBO
series “Westworld,” this Big River version allows you to join the
game and interact with the hosts (unless you decide to be a host,
yourself). Entertainment includes one of the most important and
successful Steampunk bands in the genre, the Cog Is Dead. A pre-
show dinner is available. Enjoy your choice of chicken cordon bleu
or steak with all the trimmings at the Star Theater. Dinner includes
non-alcoholic beverage. Cash bar also is available. ($25 per person,
tickets available through the festival website.)
Pirates of the Mississippi Cruise ($28)
9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Mark Twain Riverboat.

The ScallyWags have taken over the Mississippi along with their
musical counterparts, Fishbones and Scurvy! Formerly known as
the Rum Runners, this musical duo will capture the audience and
force them to attend the release party of their new album “Under the
Gallows Tree” aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat. Boarding begins
at 8:45 p.m.
Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue ($18)
11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Star Theater, 215 S. Main St.

This spectacle of unbridled enthusiasm will surely be splendifer-
ous. Saturday’s special Burley-Que will be more raucous than the
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older to attend. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Frenchy and the Punk. A sideshow buffet featuring a variety of fun
foods may be purchased separately. Seating begins at 5:15 p.m. Car-
A Titanic Tea ($20) nival begins at 6:15 p.m. For the special pre-show carnival-themed
buffet masterminded by the Mark Twain Dinette, tickets are avail-
2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Rialto, 603 Broadway. able through the festival website for $18 each. The dinner menu in-
Dress in your finest Edwardian fashion and the “Unsinkable” cludes smoked andouille and pork kabobs, reuben meat pies, cheesy
Molly Brown for a proper afternoon tea. Hear tales of the Titanic, chicken pies, mac and cheese cups with truffle oil and mushrooms,
taking home your very own souvenir teacup and saucer as a prized sweet potato wedges and grilled street corn. A nonalcoholic beverage
artifact from the fateful cruise. Specialty hot teas and light hors is included, and a cash bar will be available. Menu subject to change.
d’oeuvres will be served. Doors open at 5 p.m. for those with buffet tickets.
The Carnivale Bizarre ($25) The “Steameasy” Cruise ($28)
6:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Rialto, 603 Broadway. Departing at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, from the Mark Twain
The Carnivale Bizzare is in town for one night only. Witness the
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Riverboat.
Celebrating the prohibition days of the speakeasy, Miss Jubilee
and the Humdingers play in a scenario where the only way to safely
serve spirits is to be adrift on the Mississippi. Swing the night away
on this 90-minute moonlight cruise aboard the Mark Twain River-
boat. Boarding begins at 8:45 p.m.
Seduction by Gaslight ($18)
11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Rialto, 603 Broadway

Sophisticated and steamy in its own Edwardian way, this special
Sunday night Burley-Que features lovely ladies and fun, late-night
performances by a variety of entertainers. For adults 21 and over.
Doors open at 10:30 p.m.
Labor Day Brunchtopia ($15)
From 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 3, at the Creative Exchange, at

the northeast corner of Bird and N. Main streets
Gather with friends and enjoy some light entertainment on the
final day of the festival at the Labor Day Brunchtopia. The gourmet
buffet features the following: black bean avocado hash, eggs Bene-
dict casserole, breakfast empanadas, biscuits with apple butter or
bacon onion jam and fresh fruit. A nonalcoholic beverage is included,
and a mimosas and bloody mary bar will be available for additional September 29, 2017
purchase.
Registration 9 – 10 am
Voting
Architectural Homes Tour ($10)
10 am to 12:30 pm
From noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3, throughout Hannibal Awards 1:00 pm
This tour allows a closer look at several homes and buildings and 631 Euclid Avenue
their historical impact on Hannibal. Be greeted by the homeown- Hannibal, MO 63401
ers, and take a tour of their magnificent spaces. Map of homes will
Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd
be made available after 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Big River
Voted by exhibitors, Peoples’ choice and Resident’s choice
Steampunk Festival ticket booth located in front of the Hannibal
Entry fee $10
History Museum, 200 N. Main St. n
Peoples’ choice ballot $1 or 6 for $5
All cars and bikes welcome
Food available for purchase
Proceeds go to the Gazabo fund
Rain or shine
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FREE EVENTS
Opening Ceremony The Creative Exchange — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, a processional from the riverfront to the Sunday, Sept. 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3.
Main Street Stage launches the festivities. Festival-goers dressed in Bluff City Theater — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and
steampunk attire are invited to be part of the spectacle. Sunday, Sept. 2
For schedules of these free events, refer to the official guide or visit
Entertainment, Demonstrations bigriversteampunkfestival.com.
and Seminars Galore

Contests and Competitions
Many skilled performers, musicians, escape artists, comedians,
luminaries and more will grace these venues throughout the Big River For those who spend untold hours inventing and honing their ste-
Steampunk Festival at the following times and locations: ampunk style or persona, here is the place to unveil the fruits of your
Main Street Stage, sponsored by LaBinnah Bistro — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. labor. The following contests are free to enter and watch:
Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Costume Contest — The opening rounds take place on the 300 block
Sept. 3. of North Main Street, with the finals to be held at the Main Street Stage
The Great Midway — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, on Saturday and Sunday (see official guide online for specific times and
Sept. 2, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3. contest rules). Prizes courtesy of Mississippi Marketplace.

Facial Hair Contest — This event is held on Sunday on the Main
SPONSORS
Street Stage, with the winning prize sponsored by the Gallery Salon. • Jackie and Steve Karlock
Gadgets and Gizmos — A competition among makers and visionar- The Big River Steampunk • Hannibal Magazine/Quincy
ies, where their inventions can be seen on display at the Hannibal Festival is made possible in Herald-Whig
History Museum through Sunday afternoon. Festivalgoers may vote part through local sponsors, • Hannibal Arts Council
for their favorite. Rules are in the official guide online. especially the following who • Bluff City Theater/Indigo Pony
Photography — The winning photo that best represents the festival have shared their resources for Vacation Rentals
will receive a prize for the 2019 festival. More details are available years: • Best Western on the River
online. • LaBinnah Bistro • Quality Inn
• Hannibal Convention and • Comfort Inn and Suites
Dueling Challenges Visitors Bureau • Kathy and Harold Haycraft
• Mark Twain Distributing Co. • Dr. Michael and Sharon
Best your opponent and reign supreme in these fun, harmless and • Golden Eagle Distributing Bukstein
competitive battles at the festival. Whether you choose to duel with • StarRadio Network • Hannibal Jaycees
repurposed steampunk Nerf weapons, fancy Victorian parasols or sim- • Poage Motors • Selby Implement Company
ply a cookie and cup of tea, each of these events will tickle your funny • SC Contact Centers • The Belvedere Inn
bone and provide an opportunity to have bragging rights with your • Continental Cement Company • LaAzotea Lounge
friends. All duals are free. The challenges are held at the Main Street • Java Jive • And a team of a dozen or
Stage and the Great Midway. See the online guide for times. • Independent’s Service so volunteers who hold it all
Company together.
Nerf Dueling
The Galesburg, Ill., R.U.S.T. Steampunk Society will host the Big Steampunk Tea Duel is free.
River Steampunk Festival Nerf Dueling Competition. In a recreation of
a 19th century duel, contestants will use specially-designed Steam- Parasol Dueling
punk weapons repurposed from Nerf guns. The soft, foam darts will
render contestants eliminated yet in no way harmed. The sport of Parasol Dueling has found favor in the Steampunk com-
For each duel, two contestants will stand back-to-back using the munity. A battle of wits, in the same genre as rock-paper-scissors, this
specially-crafted pistols. At the drop of a lady’s handkerchief, they will no-contact contest requires patience, strategy and a bit of skill. Those
advance seven paces, turn and shoot. If an opponent is hit by a dart, who participate will learn the art of the “plant”, the “snub” and the
he or she is eliminated. If both are hit, or if both miss, a rematch will “twirl” in an effort to outfox their opponents. Full instructions will be
commence. If still neither manage to hit their marks, or if both are hit, given by host Melinda Kaye of Springfield, Ill. Numerous rounds will
the match will be decided by rock/paper/scissors. be held until one parasol-welding champion is crowned.
Registration for participants is a $1 donation to the R.U.S.T. Society,
but there is no charge to spectators. Duel schedules will be in the festi- Splendid Teapot Racing
val guide, available for free at the festival.
Hosted by Lisa Rooney, Splendid Teapot Racing is an obstacle course
Tea Dueling of candlesticks, ramps and a gateway that must be traversed using a
remote-controlled teapot. Make your own RC teapot racer and compete
Tea dueling is the art of gracefully dunking a tea biscuit (known as at this obstacle course outside the Creative Exchange area, featuring
a cookie in the United States) into a “cup of brown joy”, soaking it for the Tunnel of Terror, Ramp of Doom and Chasm of Death. Prizes and
five seconds, and then lifting it into one’s mouth for a clean “nom” (as in badges for the winners, special awards for the most creative teapot
nom-nom-nom) all without dripping tea, losing biscuit fragments into racer and you can even bribe the judges to help your chances of
the tea or on the table and doing so after your fellow duelist.
Hosted by Dr. Phineas T. Kastle from Las Vegas, Nev., the Big River
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Whether you have something cool to sell, materials
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from Noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. See the online and
print guide at the festival for the secret location.
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Main Street Stage Merchants Bank building off N. Main Street. The venue also will
house some panels and discussions during the day on Saturday and
(200 block of N. Main St.)
Sunday. Check the official Big River guide online for details.
A variety of entertainers, steampunk celebrities and competitors
will share the stage on the 200 block of North Main Street. Be sure to The Star (215 S. Main St.)
catch the Costume Contest Finals on Saturday and Sunday, as well
as the Facial Hair Contest. Westernworld and the Ooh, La La! Bawdy Revue will fill the aisles
of this restored 1905 theater on Saturday evening.
The Great Midway The Rialto (603 Broadway)

(Kiwanis Park
Newly renovated, this late Deco/Stream-
and Hannibal Riverfront) line-era movie theater has been converted to
In addition to housing some of the finest a special events center where the Titanic Tea,
makers of Steampunk and Victorian-in- Carnivale Bizarre and Seduction by Gaslight
spired wares, the Great Midway also hosts a Revue will fill the hall with wonder.
combination of music, demonstrations and
seminars. This is a place to gain inspiration The Mark Twain Riverboat
and motivation for one’s creative engine.
Food and beverages also are available in the (Glasscock Landing)
Midway. The Pirates of the Mississippi (Saturday)
and Steameasy (Sunday) cruises depart at the
The Creative Exchange foot of Center Street on the banks of the river.
Remember to arrive a few minutes early to
and Airship Village allow for boarding.
(Northeast corner of Bird
and N. Main streets) The Hannibal History Mu-
An 1,800-square-foot pavilion tent plays seum
host to the Society of Fermented Alchemy, (200 N. Main St.)
the Iced Tea Social and Fashion Show,
Brunchtopia and a variety of free seminars Our home base will be the starting point
throughout the weekend. Wet your whistle to receive maps for the Home Architectural
and refuel at several beverage and food sta- Tour on Monday, as well as supporting
tions while cavorting with airships (including Steampunk St. Louis, other functions of the festival throughout the weekend.
Airship Iron Rose, etc.) from across the region. The maker’s market
also has expanded into this area, and the Splendid Teapot Racing Main Street Vintage Market
competitions will be running nearby. Airships also are allowed to
dock with their own gathering tents in this area throughout the (308 N. Main St.)
festival. The Vintage Market, bordering the Creative Exchange area to the
north, will hold several smaller workshops throughout the weekend.
Bluff City Theater (212 Broadway) Check the official schedule at bigriversteampunkfestival.com for
specific times. n
The Shennanigans shows (see paid events) take place at this
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Bear Creek Rendezvous
Aug. 11 and 12
would trade as many as 500,000 muskrat pets and deer and buffalo
Mark Twain Cave complex, 300 Cave Hollow Road
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hides with Native Americans and settlers of the new frontier.
ear Creek Rendezvous returns Saturday and Hunters and trappers worked throughout the winter when pelts
Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12, to the Mark Twain Cave were at their thickest, and, therefore, would command a higher trad-
complex, 300 Cave Hollow Road. The annual event ing value. Trading would take place during the summer when river
commemorates the early 1800s through the explo- navigation was optimal. This became known as the Rendezvous Era,
rations of Lewis and Clark. with traders returning from the days-long events with pelts, plus
During that era, mountain men, fur trappers, travelers and Native Indian-crafted jewelry, souvenir animal claws and beads and other
Americans gathered at specific river banks to display their wares. ornaments.
They bartered, traded and sold and swapped items, such as pelts, The events included games of chance and contests of skill and
skins, guns and other weapons and jewelry, for commodities, includ- sport, as well as dancing, feasting, music and campfire storytelling.
ing coffee, sugar, whiskey and rum. The Bear Creek Rendezvous introduces families to the com-
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the country in 1803, merce, dress, entertainment, skills and food of the era. It includes an
and Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began exploring a passage open-air market, story-telling and lie-swapping, authentic food and
from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Following Lewis and Clark was drinks, demonstrations of activities of the period, children’s games,
Manuel Lisa, representing the Missouri Fur Company of St. Louis. tribal music with drums and flutes and dancing.
Luis was searching for traders to supply the company with skins Bear Creek Rendezvous is sponsored by the Tri-State Stand-
and pelts — beaver pelts were in high demand to create top hats and ing Bear Council, which educates people about tribal history and
other clothing items. culture.
John Jacob Astor, Daniel Boone and the Missouri Fur Company Hours are 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. n

Color in Motion Hootenanny Hustle
Sept. 22 • 9 a.m. During the race, participants will be doused with a non-toxic,
Mark Twain Cave Campground, 300 Cave Hollow Road dyed cornstarch powder. This powder will wash out of clothes; how-
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ever, participants should know that they will be fairly messy after
he fifth annual Kids in Motion Fun Run/Walk will the race is complete. There are facilities on site where participants
return at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, as Color in Mo- can clean up before heading over to the festival, if so desired. Lots
tion Hootenanny Hustle. This 5K fun run/walk will of fun and free activities for kids will be held at the festival after the
be held at the Mark race.
Twain Cave Camp- Participants may register at Doug-
ground, 300 Cave Hollow Road. The lass Community Services, 711 Grand
Kids in Motion/Teens in Motion staff Ave., with cash or check, or online at
was recently announced it is partner- raceroster.com/19082 with a debit or
ing with the Hootenanny Harvest Festi- credit card. Registration fees are $25 for
val, an event coordinated each year by adults, $15 for children ages 0 to 12, and
the Rotary Club of Hannibal. teams of five or more will receive a $5
All proceeds from Color in Motion discount per team member. There is no
Hootenanny Hustle will fund local fee for strollers. Day of race registration
Kids in Motion and Teens in Motion will be held at 8 a.m. at Mark Twain Cave
programs. Color in Motion is untimed, but there will be a clock at the Campground. Packet pickup will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30
finish line for those who wish to note their time. p.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at Douglass Community Services. The final
Trophies will be awarded at the finish line to the first place child, race instructions will be found in this packet. For more information,
male and female, as well as to the team raising the most money and contact race coordinator Nicole Martin at 573-221-3892, ext. 270.
the team with the most members. Medals will be awarded to the More information on Kids in Motion can be found at hanni-
first place adult male and female. balkidsinmotion.com. n

Art leads Alliance Art guest down many roads
AUG. 11 • 5 p.m. Popnicute, was born. The name was created as a combination of her vi-
Alliance Art Gallery sion and mannerisms: POPular, uNIque and CUTE. Her patrons come
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from all around the world.
old, whimsical, infused with bohemian vibes per- “My body of work is heavily inspired by nature and textiles,” Som-
fectly describes the jewelry designs of Kharisma mers said. “Despite choosing to be a teenage tomboy to disrupt the
Sommers. Her work is a representation of her tropical sexist culture I grew up in, I’ve been fond of ruffles ever since I could
roots, having been raised in Indonesia, a country that remember. My mom taught me to sew and hand embroider. These
is rich in cultural diversity and natural beauty. skills definitely influence my creative vision and are apparent within
Thanks to the support of her parents and relatives, Sommers was the ruffles and stitching elements in my work. My whimsical nature
nurtured to be a creative entrepreneur her entire life. She was known seeps through the design of my jewelry: from the playful look of my
to make and sell her handmade creations, from bookmarks to jewelry, birds to ruffles and fluid, swirly lines. I love layering and texturing the
to her schoolmates from junior high through college to earn some extra metal to add depth and intrigue. With a passion to travel the world, my
money. She just loved creating with her hands. Everything she learned jewelry appeals to the wanderlust and creative soul within each of us.”
was from books. Sommers has won many awards for her designs. This includes
She had dabbled in everything but found her calling in jewelry in placing second on the international foldforming competition with
her late teens. On one day in 2007, her boyfriend showed her a piece of her Jewel Beetle necklace, Best Newcomer award at Edwards Place
wire wrapped jewelry on DeviantArt. Aware of her interest, he brought Fine Art Fair in Springfield, Ill., Merit award and Achievements in Art
several spools of colorful craft wire when he came to Surabaya for a award at Q-fest in Quincy, Ill., and About.com’s Reader’s Choice award.
visit. With a few wire wrapping tutorials to get her started, she was As an active member of the art community, three of her pieces also
soon unstoppable. Little did she know it was a beginning of a lifelong were displayed at the Quincy Art Center in 2016.
passion. Sommers’s favorite thing to do is to design custom pieces for her
Not long after, she started getting requests to sell her wire wrapped
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clients. She thrives on creative challenges and the opportunity to sur-
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You can see more of Sommers’s work at popincute.com. She also
August Events has a very active social media presence on Facebook (facebook.com/
Thursday 9th popnicute) and Instagram (instagram.com/popnicute) where she
Diamond Open, 9:00 shotgun Closed from 9:00 until approx. 2:00
shares her newest jewelry designs and events. Give her a follow, and
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you’ll see for yourself. You can even learn some of her metal smithing
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techniques on her YouTube channel (youtube.com/popnicute). She sees
Sunday 19th
10th Annual Mike & Mike Tournament 10:00 shotgun these tutorials as an opportunity to “pay it forward” to the community
Saturday 25th that has taught her so much.
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Fulton, Mo., from 1970 to 1974. Cindy received her bachelor’s degree
in art with minors in English and secondary education. She taught in
Texas for two years and then returned to Missouri where she taught
privately until returning to teach at Louisiana High School in 1984.
While at LHS, she formed the National Art Honor Society and became
active in the Missouri Art Education Association. In 1988 she received
her master’s degree from Webster University.
Today, Logan is still teaching privately. She serves on the Board
of Raintree Arts Council and as a deacon of the First Presbyterian
Church in Louisiana, Mo. She is a member of the scholarship commit-
tee for the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She has served on the Missouri Arts Coun-
cil Community Arts Panel, on the William Woods University Alumni
National Board and is a Juried Member of Best of Missouri Hands.
Logan has completed two murals in Louisiana, including the largest to
date of the historic churches of Louisiana, Mo., prior to 1900.
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the Coral Room that seats up to 40 people for up to 5 hours. at the Art House in Fulton, Mo.
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Hannibal Regional is a Milk Depot. Mothers with an abundance of
breast milk now have a convenient way to donate their milk to other
babies in need of breast milk. We have had an overwhelming re-
sponse with milk donations. To date we have had over 48,105 ounces
of milk donated by local mothers. The Milk Depot offers an easy way
for mothers in our community to give their milk to the most vulner-
able preterm and sick infants. This is done at no cost to the donating
mother. Call the Breastfeeding Warmline at 573-406-2122 for more
information.
As a Baby-Friendly Hospital, Hannibal Regional works to assist
mothers to meet their goals and successfully breastfeed. One of the
most successful ways we have seen this done is through our support
group “Honeysuckle Café.” The group meets twice weekly: Mon-
days at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The “Honeysuckle Café”
is a place moms can enjoy the support from other mothers and the
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shoot problems in the early days of nursing and also be a community
for support as your baby grows. For more information about the
“Honeysuckle Café” group, please call 573-248-5161. You do not need
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he time for kids to head back to Schedule a well-child visit
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the new school year, it’s a good ensure your child is healthy before returning to class.
idea to take some precautionary “A well-child visit is one of the best things you can do to keep your
measures to set your kids up for a safe, healthy children healthy. Annual visits are recommended until kids head off
year. Dr. Deborah Baumann, pediatrician with to college. It’s a good time for parents to visit with us and share any
Hannibal Regional Medical Group, has a few tips concerns” Baumann said.
Baumann
to help make sure your children will have a great Well-child visits are also a good time to complete any needed sports
year. physicals, update any prescriptions or have any other necessary forms
signed.
Alert the school of health concerns
Establish good hygiene habits and
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your child know when to stay home
remains healthy is to make certain the school is aware of your child’s
health care needs and knows how to address them. We have likely all heard about the importance of proper hand hy-
“If your child takes any medication, or experiences common health giene and it is no different for kids. It is a good idea to help kids estab-
problems such as severe allergies, asthma or physical restrictions, it’s lish a habit of washing their hands before eating and after bathroom
a good idea to prepare your school nurse or administrator for potential use and remind your kids that there are times when it’s OK not to share.
health issues prior to the first day of school. Remember to also pro- “Help your children understand that there are certain things that
vider proper medicine and dosage information, as well as emergency shouldn’t be shared. These items include eating utensils, drinking
contact and physician information,” Baumann said. cups, water bottles, grooming articles, etc. It is especially important to
keep this in mind during cold and flu season” Baumann said. n
Hannibal Regional Foundation to host annual cancer walk
H
annibal Regional Founda-
tion is hosting the annual
Paws for a Cause cancer
walk benefiting the James
E. Cary Cancer Center
and Hannibal Regional Infusion Center. This
event will celebrate the many furry friends
of local cancer survivors and families.
This walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 15, on Hannibal Regional’s Healthy
Way Fitness Trail. Again this year, partici-
pants will enjoy a custom Paws for a Cause
T-shirt, a walk around the Healthy Way
Fitness Trail, professional photographs with
their buddies and a water station staffed by nibal Regional Infusion Center. The Founda- rope disc toy. Registrations must be com-
the James E. Cary Cancer Center team. All tion invites people to bring their buddy to pleted and turned in to the Foundation office
registered dogs will receive a rope disc toy. this year’s Paws for a Cause. in order to receive your T-shirt. For more
Funds raised from the event will support the Cost is $20 per person, which includes a information, call the Foundation at 573-629-
James E. Cary Cancer Center and the Han- T-shirt, and $10 per dog, which includes a 3577. n

Get the medical
care you need
I
llness or injury
often happens
unexpectedly,
and when it
does, knowing
whether to schedule an
appointment with your
primary care provider, go to Express Care, Urgent Care or the Emer-
gency Room will help you choose the right options for your health care
needs.
Your primary care provider should always be your first stop for ev-
eryday health concerns. If you don’t have an established primary care
provider, it is important to remember they can be your best ally in your
journey to better health. Establishing a relationship with a primary
care provider means you will have a partner in your health care. Your
primary care provider knows your health history, they can help man-
age chronic medical conditions or other ongoing medical needs, and
they can refer you to a specialist if needed.
Express Care or Urgent Care clinics are designed to treat nonemer-
gency medical conditions and are a great alternative for everyday
health concerns when you aren’t able to see your primary care provid-
er. Express Care or Urgent Care clinics are typically staffed by nurse
practitioners and should be used for conditions that do not require
follow-up. At some locations, lab and x-ray services are available, and
the cost of the visit is less than using the Emergency Room.
Emergency Rooms are designed for true medical emergencies that
may require hospitalization. Always choose the Emergency Room if
you are experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, have broken or
dislocated joints or have symptoms of a heart attack.
Choosing the correct level of medical care will help make sure you
receive the attention you need when you need it. Remember, Express
Care or Urgent Care clinics play an important role in staying healthy,
but they should not replace your primary care provider. No matter
what your age or health history, a primary care provider is your go-to
resource for knowledge and support regarding long-term and chronic
health concerns and management. Routine visits with your primary
care provider are an integral part of overall health management and
wellness.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s primary care providers will
listen to your story and take the time to understand your needs while
working with you to individualize your path to better health. At Han-
nibal Regional Medical Group you can choose a provider who will
listen, help and heal — because when it comes to your health care, the
one you choose, the one you trust and the one you see makes all the dif-
ference. To start your journey to better health, call 573-629-3500. n

Cancer effects us all
Local high school
baseball player
receives care from
Hannibal Regional
T
Join us for our PAWS FOR A CAUSE walk and bring your friends, hinking it
family, spouse, or dog as we unite in the fight against cancer. would be
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dreamed that during this
Each person will receive a shirt and everyone participating will also have
the opportunity for a free professional photograph with their buddy. one he would end up in the
All proceeds from the walk will benefit the James E. Cary Cancer Center Hannibal Regional Emer-
and the Hannibal Regional Infusion Center.
gency Room.
$20 per person and $10 per dog Evan and his team had a
For more information about the walk, log on to hrhf.org or call 573-629-3577. home game at Mark Twain
High School in New Lon-
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hrhf.org Foundation season. Evan, who usually
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man, was brought in to
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miliar, as now each pitcher alternates games due to recent changes
full in pitching rules. This particular evening was Evan’s night.

Then the unexpected happened. After throwing a pitch, the
Leadingy! catcher threw a line drive ball straight back to Evan. Evan turned
the wa his head before he knew the catcher was throwing the ball back to
him. The ball smacked him right in the face above his lip. Blood went
everywhere. After the coaches and parents assessed the situation, it
was determined he would need to immediate medical attention.
Evan’s parents, Wendy and DK Johnson, quickly drove him to the
Hannibal Regional Emergency Room. From the moment they walked
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Hannibal Clinic Meidl named to
Health Services national committee
H
awards scholarships annibal Clinic recently
to local graduates
announced that Dr. Erik
J. Meidl, internal medi-
H
cine and obesity medicine
annibal Clinic specialist at the Hannibal
Health Services Clinic, has been named to the American
recently award- Board of Obesity Medicine Test Item Writing
ed scholarships Committee.
Meidl
to local gradu- Meidl recently completed his certification
ates continuing their education in requirements for the American Board of Obesity
a health related field. Medicine (ABOM). ABOM diplomates are physicians who undergo
Dr. Sandra Ahlum presents
The applicants selected dem- Nickolas Mudd, left, and Bailey training and an examination process to achieve this designation.
Cook scholarships. Submitted
onstrated both high academic photos His score in the certification exam was in the top 1 percent of all
achievement and civic engagement. the physicians taking the exam.
Nickolas Mudd, a 2018 graduate of Palmyra High School, and ABOM reached out to Meidl as one of the nation’s top scorers to
Bailey Cook, a 2018 graduate of Hannibal High School, both received help write new questions for future board examinations.
a $500 scholarship. Meidl will begin his work with the test item writing committee
Dr. Sandra Ahlum, chairman of Hannibal Clinic Health Services this fall. Meidl is seeing patients at the Hannibal Clinic Healthy
and Hannibal Clinic OB-GYN, presented each student with their Weight and Wellness Clinic. n
award. n
CAME FOR AN EDUCATION,

STAYED FOR A CAREER.
47% OF QU GRADUATES Taylor Kristicevich, St. Louis, MO
stayed to work in the six-county Admissions Counselor at QU, Quincy
Quincy region.
discover.quincy.edu Mathew Hilmes, Carlyle, IL

Probation Officer for Adams County
events not to miss Best Bets
AUGUST
Aug. 9 Diamond open at
Norwoods Golf Club. Page 28
Aug. 11 to 12 Bear Creek

Rendezvous at Mark Twain
Cave. Page 9
Aug. 11 Pedal Hannibal at

Central Park. Page 14
Aug. 11 Pat Jones

performs at Mark Twain
Cave. Page 9
Aug. 18 General Mills/

United Way outing at
Aug. 19 10th annual

Mike & Mike tournament at
Aug. 25 Seth Wade

performs at Mark Twain
Cave. Page 9
Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 Big

River Steampunk Festival in
downtown Hannibal. Page 16
Sept. 11 Fall pickleball

league starts at Hannibal
Parks & Recreation
Department. Page 30
Sept. 15 Paws for a Cause

at Healthy Way Fitness Trail.
Page 32
Sept. 29 Car & Bike Show

at 631 Euclid Ave. Page 17

HANNIBAL ARTS
Hannibal
Arts
COUNCIL GALLERY
HAC Gallery Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
A visit to the Hannibal Arts Council gallery is always a good time. Give your-
self a break, step into the gallery and discover the creative works exhibited
by the featured artists. You’ll be amazed at how good for the soul disappear-
ing into art can be.
Through AUG. 4
***PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: A River Runs

Through It
Opening Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10.

Artists will talk at 6.
ENDURING IMAGES: Osage Photographic Portraiture
Partnership Exhibit with Osage Nation Museum (Pawhuska, Okla.) Exhibit Sponsors: International Eyecare Center,
LINDA MUEHRING — Art Quilts/Wall Hangings Missouri Arts Council
NICK SORRILL — Advanced Pouring (Acrylics)
JEANNE SCOTT-ZUMWALT — Sculpted and Thrown Ceramics Hannibal native Nancy Lehenbauer Marshall
IMPRESS ME Open Exhibit of Lawrence, Kan., will exhibit oil paintings
PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Signs of riverscapes; St. Louis artists Bryan Payne
and Ben Bradshaw will share a gallery space
Exhibit Sponsors: Shelter Insurance Companies — Kyle Mack, LUTCF, Rita to exhibit individual pieces of and a few
Plowman, Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau, Milly’s Abby Rose Gallery, collaborations; Reflections, an open exhibit,
Missouri Arts Council invites area artists to submit works depicting
things shiny, mirrored or reflective or illustrating
AUG. 10 to SEPT. 8 inner/self-reflection; Photography Channel: A River Runs Through It invites
A RIVER’S TREASURE: Works by Nancy Lehenbauer Marshall digital image submissions featuring riverscapes, whether that be the
BRYAN PAYNE: Doodle Stones and Found Objects Mississippi River and creeks in our own backyard, or favorite river images
BEN BRADSHAW: Ceramics
***REFLECTIONS Open Exhibit Continues on 36

Continues FROm 35
from travel.
***Go to the Artist Opportunities page at hannibalarts.com for details on

how you can enter REFLECTIONS and PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: A River
Runs Through It.
SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY NIGHT bring snacks and beverages. HAC provides all project supplies, a project
leader, plates, cups and napkins. Open to anyone 21 and up.
FUN. FRIENDS. ART. You could even win
some art. Enjoy downtown Hannibal’s
participating galleries on Second Saturday BUY ONE GET ONE HALF-OFF
Gallery Night. Walk from gallery to gallery, SIZZLING SUMMER
stop for a special ice cream, chocolate or
coffee treat, maybe even take in a movie or
dinner afterwards.
5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 11
Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery,
112 North Main
Drawing for a piece of artwork at 6 p.m.
Milly’s Abby Rose Gallery, 110 North Main

Drawing for a piece of artwork at 6:30 p.m.
Gallery 310, 310 North Main

Drawing for a piece of artwork at 7 p.m.
Mississippi River Gallery, 319 North Main Project: Participants will paint a hot summer scene of flowers, a dragonfly
Located in the Planters Barn Theater and sizzling sun. Participants attending as a pair through the “buy one get
Drawing for a piece of artwork at 7:30 p.m. one half-off” promotion will have the options of creating two complimen-
tary pieces which would hang together or an individualized painting for
ARTY PARTY each to take home.
What is an Arty Party? Explore the arts in a whole new way with this art Leader: Brenda Beck Fisher
experience with no art experience required. Participants are welcome to 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, August 19
$25 per person or register a friend, family member, spouse or co-worker
and get half off the second registration.
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Street
Registration Required: 573-221-6545 or reservations@hannibalarts.com
Go to the Arty Party page at hannibalarts.com to discover upcoming Arty

Party programs.
ART IN THE OPEN Billboard Contest
You could win a

GRAND PRIZE of...
$
1000 Cash
Adult and youth divisions.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sept. 7
$20 to enter up to four images for adults — free for children
Entries are now being accepted for fifth annual ART IN THE OPEN Billboard
Art Contest to promote the arts in the Hannibal area. The top-5 winners in
the Adult Division and top finisher in the Youth Division will have their im-
ages featured on a series of billboards and on digital billboards in Hannibal 12 weekly $100 cash prizes to be given away
and Quincy.
Win $1000 cash from First Bankers Trust Company
The contest is being coordinated by the Hannibal Arts Council in partner- 1 winner will be announced each Sunday from June 3rd to August 19th. Grand prize winner announced September 9th after readers vote.
ship with Lamar Outdoor Advertising and Independent’s Service Company.

Any outdoor project is a potential winner
The contest is open to professional and non-professional artists 18 years of
age or older and youth 13 to 17 who live within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal HAVE •• painted your garage or home, trim, doors, etc?
put on a new roof?
CONTEST GUIDELINES: hannibalarts.com YOU: • built a fence or deck?
DEADLINE: September 7 • added landscaping? BEFORE
• replaced your
windows?
WILD & WACKY ART ADVENTURE
AFTER
Deadline to
FREE Hands-On Art Festival for kids enter last
BEFORE
Hannibal Arts Council’s week’s prize is
WILD & Aug.10th
WACKY ART
ADVENTURE
Saturday,
August 4 AFTER BEFORE
9 a.m. to Noon
Central Park
CONTEST RULES: AFTER
2018 THEME: Sometimes, it’s the simplest projects that make the biggest difference! Any
BUILD A project that improves your homes’ curb appeal is welcome to enter the contest.
BOOK! “Take The project must be an exterior improvement and have a positive impact on
an Adventure” the neighborhood. Projects must be started, underway, or completed between
Each station September 1st, 2017 and August 10th, 2018.
will be part of
WAYS TO
the progres-
How to enter...
R
sion that will
TE
allow kids to Send before and after photos of any home
EN
create and assemble their own hard-backed book. improvement project and a brief description of the
project and how it has enhanced the neighborhood.
Be sure to include your name, address, and a daytime
phone number. Deadline for submissions is August
PROJECTS: Book Cover Design, Marbled Paper, “Where Am I Going” Col-
10, 2018.
lage, “How Do I Get There” Stenciling, “What Will I Wear” Paper People and
The earlier you enter,
1. Mail to:
Clothes Cut Outs, “Home Sweet Home” Pop-Up, and Book Assembly. Plus – Lookin’ Good Contest,
c/o The Herald-Whig
Masterpiece T-Shirts, Box Town and Photo Op. n
the better chance you PO Box 909, Quincy, IL 62306
2. Enter online at www.whig.com/contests
have of winning! Starting Monday, May 21st, 2018. A maximum
of 4 photographs can be submitted online.
If you have any questions about the contest,

please call The Herald-Whig at 217-221-3335.
AUGUST local events
Throughout August Sunday, Aug. 5
Noon Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park open. The park is for Noon Wild and Wacky Day at Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant
bikes, boards and blades. Helmets are required. Park is open until dark. St. Anyone who attends Wild and Wacky Art Extravaganza will get into the
Starting Friday, Aug. 17, the park is open from 3:45 p.m. to dusk on week- center for free with admission ticket.
days and noon to dusk on weekends.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
7:30 a.m. Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open with summer Noon Senior Adult Dances at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301
hours. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Warren Barrett Drive.
Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. There is a walking track
(12 laps equal 1 mile) and two basketball courts. Pickleball courts, sports Saturday, Aug. 11
equipment, games and puzzles are available for use. An attendant can 8 a.m. Farmers market at Central Park.
lend equipment. The Play without Boundaries Sensory Room is open dur-
ing regular hours. There are games, puzzles and supplies for indoor play 9 a.m. Yoga in the Park at Central Park with Twisted Juniper Yoga.
for adults and children.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Noon Senior Adult Dances at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301
Warren Barrett Drive. Music provided by Uptown Strings.
Saturday, Aug. 4
Bear Creek Rendezvous
9 a.m. Fourth annual Bear Creek Rendezvous at Mark Twain Cave

Complex, 300 Cave Hollow Rd. Relive the early 1800s and experience
Native American culture during this event. Call 573-221-1656 for more
information.
Farmers market
Sunday, Aug. 12
8 a.m. Farmers market at Central Park. Enjoy fresh, locally grown pro- 9 a.m. Homesteading Life Conference at Star Theater, 215 Main St. This
duce and handmade goods. event teaches skills to help people get back to their roots. Tickets and ad-
ditional information can be found at homesteadinglifeconference.com.
9 a.m. Yoga in the Park at Central Park with Twisted Juniper Yoga.
9 a.m. Fourth annual Bear Creek Rendezvous at Mark Twain Cave
9 a.m. Wild and Wacky Art Extravaganza at Central Park. Enjoy this Complex, 300 Cave Hollow Rd.
educational event with free interactive arts.
Noon Last day of the Hannibal Aquatic Center.
10 a.m. Mark Twain Corvette Club All-Corvette Show on Main Street.
Car lovers will gather on Main Street to show off different Corvettes from 7 p.m. Night Hike and Insect Safari at Sodalis Nature Preserve, 800 Ely
different eras. Call 573-248-8923 for more information. St. Discover the strange and exotic wildlife of insects during this evening
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GUIDE
SEPTEMBER 2018
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AUGUST local events
safari. A white sheet will be setup with lights to attract the creatures for Saturday, Aug. 25
inspection. 8 a.m. Farmers market at Central Park.
Monday, Aug. 13 9 a.m. Yoga in the Park at Central Park with Twisted Juniper Yoga.
9 a.m. Homesteading Life Conference at Star Theater, 215 Main St.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
Wednesday, Aug. 15 Noon Senior Adult Dances at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301
Noon Senior Adult Dances at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Drive.
Warren Barrett Drive.
Friday, Aug. 31
Saturday, Aug. 18
8 a.m. Farmers market at Central Park.
STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL
All day Fifth annual Big River Steampunk Festival in downtown Han-
HULL OF A RACE nibal. Don your goggles and celebrate Victorian inventions, industry and
architecture during this event. Visit bigriversteampunkfestival.com for
more information.
8 a.m. Hull of a Race for Parkinson’s Research in Hull, Ill. The event in-
cludes a 5K, 10K and fun run. The kids fun run begins at 7:45 a.m. For more Saturday, Sept. 1
informatin, go to hullofarace.com. All day Fifth annual Big River Steampunk Festival in downtown Han-
nibal.
9 a.m. Yoga in the Park at Central Park with Twisted Juniper Yoga.
Sunday, Sept. 2
Tuesday, Aug. 21 All day Fifth annual Big River Steampunk Festival in downtown Hannibal.
5 p.m. Wild about Wild Edibles at Huckleberry Park Shelter. Nature
educator Gale Rublee will be teaching participants about what’s growing Monday, Sept. 3
wild and edible in the Hannibal area. All day Fifth annual Big River Steampunk Festival in downtown Hannibal.
Wednesday, Aug. 22 Tuesday, Sept. 4

Noon Senior Adult Dances at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 All day Registration due for fall pickleball and indoor horseshoe league
Warren Barrett Drive. at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Drive. The pickle-
ball leagues takes place on Tuesday nights starting Sept. 11 and running to
Thursday, Aug. 23 Oct. 16. For more information, call 573-221-0154 or visit hannibalparks.org.
6 p.m. Pickleball 101 at Huckleberry Park. Learn how to play Hannibal’s There are 24 spots available. The indoor horseshoe league begins Sept. 10.
fastest growing sport. The class is free, but reservations are requested by It costs $20 per person, and registration should be done at City Hall, 320
emailing jmcdonald@hannibal-mo.gov or calling 573-221-0154. Broadway. For more information, contact Aron Lee at 573-221-0154 or alee@
hannibal-mo.gov. n

8HICK FINN
Seasons of life change quickly
A
s we enter into the closing months of summer new 30 now so it is no big deal, I surmise. I am going to be a young
vacation, I can only imagine the children realiz- 40.
ing that school days are just ahead. I dreaded the No one warned me that 40 is the predecessor to age 50. Some-
month of August as a child. I knew the magic of where along the lines of doing the 40 thing, 50 showed up. That is
summer was almost gone. I didn’t mind school at one half of a century or five decades to you who collect antiques.
all; I just missed the freedom summer offered. I imagine my teach- This is getting serious now.
ers despised summer’s end far more than the students did. I think the 50s are when you cease taking life for granted. You
When I became an adult I soon realized that time passes by at the learn to appreciate life. You have been blessed with life while some
same rate that my school boy summers did. Life is much like riding of your peers have passed away. Life is better when you realize
a bicycle with no brakes. Sometimes it seems like riding down a what you have and how precious it really is. No doubt it is a gift.
mountain slope on the aforementioned bicycle. I admit as I close out my 50s I never spring out of bed anymore. It
Leaving high school behind on graduation evening was such a is more of a slow roll now accompanied by a few stray groans. A few
sense of freedom. I felt like my next stop was adulthood. It seemed pains present themselves occasionally. The good news is they move
like my 21st birthday was years away. Twenty-one soon turned into around some. It is like a game of internal hide-and-seek.
the “Big 3-0!” I was thinking “Let’s hold on here a minute, I am not I look at our children, our grandchildren and my beautiful wife,
done with my twenties yet!” and I can only smile. I forget about the youth that I left behind and
You apparently have two birthdays in your 30s. I remember the enjoy the youth and vitality my family exudes. I think love is age-
“Big 3-0” and then the ever uneventful 35, immediately followed by less and timeless. When I see my family I am forever young. I know
the “Big 4-0!” that pieces of me will forever live on. Suddenly everything seems
At this point you realize the runaway bicycle coming down a right in this world.
mountain slope is turning into a rocket ride. I began to suddenly “Time is but a vapor,” truer words were never spoken. Time is
comprehend I am one of the “old guys” I used to work with now. fleeting. The secret is to make the most of the time we have. Seasons
Those “old guys” don’t seem nearly as old as they did when I was 19 change, and that is truth. If you are going to ride a runaway bicycle,
years old. I understand that I am 40, but I don’t like it. Forty is the then make it the ride of your life. n

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Sept. 11 Fall pickleball

Sept. 15 Paws for a Cause

Sept. 29 Car & Bike Show

34 AUGUST 2018  Hannibal Magazine

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