2011 Schedule of Events

Friday, June 24th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Blues in the District

Washington Park comes alive as 50 Artist Booths and the popular "Taste of Quincy" Food Court open in harmony with Blues in the District! Bring lawn chairs and a cooler with your favorite beverage and kick off the Midsummer Arts Faire with Preston Shannon.

Hailed as the reigning "King of Beale Street," Memphis' own Preston Shannon is a powerful guitarist with a compelling and soulful voice that sounds like a cross between Otis Redding and Bobby Womack. Known to have performed on Bourbon Street and in Memphis area casinos, Shannon is a singer guitarist who can solo himself through a fire-breathing set of slick, urban blues. Relax after a long week with Soulful Blues, Great Food and Fantastic Art!

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Saturday, June 25th
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Farmers Market - Washington Park

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
"Taste of Quincy" Food Court

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Children's Hands-On Art Activities
Young Collectors Gallery

Entertainment Sponsored by WQUB
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Rag Tag Irish Players - Irish Music
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Big River Swing Machine - Jazz Combo
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Center Stage Music "Elite" Performers
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Brigham Young University Vocal Point - A'capella Singers
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Music Company - Jazz Combo
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Camelot - A Shakespearean play adapted and directed by Valerie Hernandez and performed by Quincy University Summer Stock Players

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Sunday, June 26th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
Children's Hands-On Art Activities
Young Collectors Gallery
"Taste of Quincy" Food Court

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A Midsummer's Brunch hosted by 2011 honorary chairs Blaine and Cindy Strock at Brix Wine & Cheese (just across the street from Washington Park). Tickets are $25 per person and include brunch and one complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Advance reservations appreciated (217.779.2285 or mafdirector@gmail.com).

Entertainment Sponsored by WQUB
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Esther Moore - Singer Songwriter
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cheeks McGee - Singer Songwriter