Symphony Annual Young Artist:  Brennon Cavanagh

Symphony Annual Young Artist: Brennon Cavanagh

Brennon Cavanagh, a Senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL, has been awarded top honors in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions.  Cavanagh won the auditions with a performance of the “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone...
Did You See Santa Claus in His Sleigh Today?

Did You See Santa Claus in His Sleigh Today?

Santa Claus toured Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, and gave rides in his sleigh to a few residents. Thank you to Lana Nugent for capturing the E. Main Street moment.  Assistant Editor Jerry sent the photograph taken at Reshave Care &...
Symphony Continues Young Artist Auditions

Symphony Continues Young Artist Auditions

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Audition project will continue this season, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Auditions are open to High School musicians from Clinton and Jackson Counties in Iowa, and Whiteside and Carroll Counties in...
MMTA Cancels “A Christmas Carol” Production

MMTA Cancels “A Christmas Carol” Production

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is disappointed to announce postponement of “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s.  Productions had been set for Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020. ...

Fright Night on Main Winners

Director LeAnn Schaefer stated, “In the face of COVID-19, Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce decided to hold our fall event in a different format….This year we promoted a series of Virtual Contests for children, adults, and businesses:  Costume,...