HANNIBAL — “The Meeting” brings a planned discussion between two civil rights leaders to life on Friday and Saturday at Bluff City Theater, marking the theater’s final performance of the year and a unique opportunity for Taneal Williams’ directing debut.
When discussions come up about the legends of thrash metal, there are a few names that immediately come to mind. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax (the “Big 4”), of course. Testament an…
The last time (which was also the first time) I was able to talk with Justin Smolian, bass player for Dirty Honey, the band was in the middle of a headlining tour, coming off of a year where t…
HANNIBAL — Hannibal’s NOWAKE is gearing up for a year with opportunities to connect with fans onstage again, playing past favorites and songs from their new album, Wartooth.
HANNIBAL — Hannibal-LaGrange University invites the community to the HLGU Music Department Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10.
HANNIBAL — Area artists will offer works for sale during the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual art sale, Holiday Marketplace, beginning from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The HAC gallery will be se…
HANNIBAL — Three galleries in Downtown Hannibal will partner for Second Saturday Open House to be held from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Arts Council and its contest sponsors announced the winners of the Masterpiece T-shirt design contest for youth ages 13 to 17. Age division winners are Zack French, age…
HANNIBAL — Tractor Supply Company will host a horse health and feed event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sep 21 at 200 Huck Finn Shopping Center.
HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Salvation Army will host its fifth annual Open Air Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 in Hannibal’s Central Park at 4th and Broadway.
“The Warehouse” By Rob Hart. Crown, New York, August 2019. 368 pages. $27. One of the most appealing things about “The Warehouse,” the new near-future, near-dystopian thriller by Rob Hart, is …
The Latin words of this space travel epic’s title translate as “to the stars.” And even though the story’s journey only covers the 2.7 billion miles between Earth and Neptune - not quite as fa…
I had an unfortunate collision on my motorcycle... with a bug. You might think something like, “Aww, how sad for the bug,” but in fact, I was the one that ended up visiting a local hospital. A…
HANNIBAL — Free prostate cancer screenings will be available from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Thursday, Sept. 26 at the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal.
The Northeast Missouri Humane Society is at capacity with 161 cats with just 34 kennels, and staff members are working on plans to help more cats find homes through a “working cat” program and…
HANNIBAL — Paul Krewson has collected close to 1,000 pieces of Mark Twain artwork and memorabilia over the past two years, adding a one-of-a-kind sculpture to the displays throughout his Hanni…
QUINCY, Ill. — Hannibal Regional is inviting the public to a free seminar on pain management with Luvell Glanton Jr., MD, a specialist in pain management from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at t…
PERRY, Mo. — The Friends of the Perry Carousel will sponsor The Perry Carousel Benefit Auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Junction Lounge, 28840 Highway 19 in Perry.
We live in a time-crunched world where life is lived on the run. Millions pull out of their driveways in the pre-dawn dark, grab a last-minute breakfast burrito, and merge onto freeways while …
With one week to go before the kick-off of fall TV, it’s slim pickings. Highlights include the premiere of “American Horror Story’s” latest installment and a treat for “Downton Abbey” fans. Di…
TIFF 2019 has wrapped, and I managed to catch a good chunk of it, seeing 13 feature films, conducting a bunch of interviews, and waiting in long lines - yes, even critics have to wait in lines…
HANNIBAL – Taste treats, along with a variety of wines and beers, were shared by Hannibalians and visitors at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum's annual Taste of Twain Wine, Food, and Bee…
I’d never seen even a moment of the multi-award-winning (Golden Globes, Emmys, Screen Actors Guild) series “Downton Abbey,” and as the screening date for the movie approached, I seriously cons…
The 2020 presidential election is still more than a year away, but the campaign season for potential candidates has already hit full speed. While numerous Democratic candidates position themse…
Do you think your costume is the best in town? If so, the Hannibal Jaycees welcome you to attend the second Monster Bash at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Tanyard Gardens, 320 S. 3rd St.
Tom Boland Ford employees participate in their fifth annual Changing Oil, Changing Lives campaign. Employees present a check for $1,091 to The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, r…
HANNIBAL – One unique way to celebrate Hannibal's bicentennial is by collecting trading cards bearing pictures of local residents who become famous many years ago.
“How y’all doin?” On a trip to Tennessee and North Carolina, my wife and I heard that line again and again. It reminded me of being in Boston, only there it was “How-ah-ya?” or “How-ya-doin?” …
Apple held a press conference Tuesday to announce this year’s model of the iPhone, the latest version of the iOS software and discuss its plans for the rest of the year. One of those announcem…
While watching “Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins” you can’t help regretting that the sharp-tongued political columnist didn’t live long enough to ante up her two cents on life in …
A certain politician does a lot of carping about “the assault” on our Southern border, but one legitimately wonders if he possesses an iota of knowledge as to why refugees so persistently floc…
Four words: True-crime stripper drama. Have I got your attention? Good, because “Hustlers” commands it - and not just because Jennifer Lopez delivers a jaw-dropping, show-stopping pole dancing…
Don’t be fooled, John Crowley’s constipated adaption of Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Goldfinch,” might look like one of those highfalutin prestige dramas screaming for awar…
HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Chapter of Missouri Right to Life will hold a Celebration of Life Banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 Shinn Lane in Hannibal.
HANNIBAL — The first Hannibal Shakedown Market will bring a mix of live music and other family-friendly activities together beginning at noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Mark Twain Brewing Compa…
This article appears in Sept. 5 Travel page. I’m standing on land where, in 1759, British troops equipped with muskets vanquished French soldiers in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, histor…
Saratoga Springs, New York, has long been a popular summer resort for the city swells who love thoroughbred racing, but you donât have to be a gambler or wealthy to enjoy this getaway at the…
This article appears in Sept. 12 Travel page. When thinking of river towns in Illinois and Iowa, most of us think of corn, pork, flatland, and probably not homemade ice cream and chocolates. R…
HANNIBAL — Supporting students with issues outside of the classroom has become something crucial to the success of students in school.
This article appears in Sept. 12 Travel page. Get an up-close look at Central Florida’s wildlife by visiting Blue Spring State Park, Reptile Discovery Center and Lake Woodruff National Wildlif…
When all the shouting’s done, humble goodness shines forever. Temporary power and posturing are empty calories that disappear. But quiet strength continues to nourish decades later. I remember…
Q: Dear Pastor, How do you feel about Trunk-or-Treat events? A: I’m assuming you’re asking me because you’re not a huge fan of Halloween? Yes, we are just a few weeks away now from the October…
Kelly Clarkson just might be America’s reigning sweetheart. The singer, songwriter, actress, author and television personality is about to get even more “likable,” if that’s even possible. “Th…
HANNIBAL — The fifth annual Y Men's Club Golf Tournament began with a special celebration Friday morning at Norwoods Golf Course, as the club presented its largest gift yet to the Hannibal YMCA.
HANNIBAL — Hannibal Free Public Library and Jim’s Journey plan a Robert Townsend Movie Marathon in celebration of the anniversary of Jim's Journey founding with movie showings at 10:30 a.m., 1…
HANNIBAL — Hannibal Arts Council staff members are seeking volunteers for the Folklife Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20.
As sordid, “based-on-fact” movies mixed in with a bit of humor go, “Hustlers” isn’t bad. It’s well written, competently directed, has a touch of a documentary-like feel to it, and the two lead…
HANNIBAL – Missouri wineries and breweries will bring their beverages to the Taste of Twain Wine, Food, and Beer Festival from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Mark Twain Boyhood Ho…
A team of family, longtime friends and bicycling enthusiasts from Hannibal recently completed a journey on their bikes, pedaling toward a cure for cancer in Massachusetts.
It is always important to know the rules in anything we do. We have rules at school, rules at work and rules at home. We establish laws to govern traffic: speed limits, stop signs, turn lanes …
The main question for me, when a movie is adapted from a book - in this case, Donna Tartt’s massive, Pulitzer Prize-winning 2013 novel “The Goldfinch” - is whether to read the book first. The …
