For up-to-the-minute arts information, as well as the monthly Dial-A-Writer, phone the FunLine at 228-2787.
This month the dial-a-writer features Dwain Preston reading some of his poetry.
THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES:
The Quincy Community Theatre’s production of M*A*S*H will be performed May 8 – 11 and May 15 – 18. Call the theatre at 222-3209 for tickets.
Here’s what’s happening in the arts through Monday, May 12:
The Quincy Public Library is offering a variety of events, including story times and crafts for children; and for adults, a presentations on historic preservation and butterfly gardening. Call the Library at 223-1309 for information.
Tuesday, May 6, Quincy Junior High School will present an instrumental concert. Call 224-3774 for information.
Wednesday, May 7, Friends of the Castle will hold their annual membership meeting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 8 -10, Quincy High School will present It Was A Dark And Stormy Night at 7:30 each night.
Also on Thursday, May 8, the Quincy Preservation Commission and Quincy Preserves will hold the annual Preservation Dinner. For reservations, call 228-5412.
Saturday May 10, Gardner Museum will sponsor a tour of historic churches starting at 10 a.m. Call 224-6873 for reservations.
Also on Saturday, May 10, the American Association of University Women will meet at 10:15 a.m. For details, call 224-4321.
Sunday, May 11, enjoy the Mother’s Day dinner at the Golden Historical Society. Call 696-4672 for information.
Also on Sunday, May 11, the Dr. Richard Eells House will hold an open house from 1 – 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12, Quincy Junior High’s orchestra and jazz band will perform at Quincy Mall at 7 p.m.
Don’t forget the exhibits at Quincy’s local museums. Museums currently featuring exhibits include: Quincy Art Center, John Wood Community College, Governor John Wood Mansion, Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, Quincy Museum, The Gardner Museum’s Klene Gallery, Villa Kathrine, the All-Wars Museum and the Golden Windmill Museum.
For more information about arts events in the area, call the Quincy Society of Fine Arts at 222-3432.
