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Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids famous works; for information, artist’s home, studio, and most thru Sundays; guided tours of the Visitor Center Tours Feb 25 http://figgeart.org, 5pm 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, 563-326-7876, Figge Art Museum, tapas fee; for information, call bar open 5-7pm, tapas served in the Arts Cafe fromshort, 5-7pm; informal $10-$12 gallery talks and new artists featuredintroducing every week; the community to a variety of works and artists, with Thursdays at the Figge Gallery Hop! in the District Crossroads Music & Art Gallery Talk Artist Gift Show Sneak Christmas Craft Show Opening Reception Des Moines Art Center Weekly Figge Exhibition Grant Wood Studio and , on Sundays; a docent-led , new paintings by Emily . . thru Sun Feb 28 Thu Dec 3 Wed Dec 2 Fri Nov 27 thru Sun Fri Nov 27 , music by Brother thru Sun Feb 28 , please schedule Openings & Gallery Events , see the newly , associate curator . . , Fridays . thru Thu thru . Fri Dec 4 , for . , weekly program and activities , annual winter event featuring art . Mark D.Mark Lingenfelter in people. away from the other performers. They’re good bring fruits and vegetables, do your best to aim III, Michael Kennedy, and ... well ... me. If you composed of Kimberly Furness, Eddie Staver Fool for Love recent Curtainbox Theatre Company follows its (opening February 25). Meanwhile, the dysfunction with Lee Blessing’s 21); and New Ground Theatre stages family The Glass Menagerie offers a Tennessee Williams masterpiece with (opening January 15); St. Ambrose University delivers a show-biz satire in February 11). The Playcrafters Barn Theatre Barn Theatre’s romantic-comedy option in the Richmond Hill Ramona Quimby takes on in Davenport’s Junior Theatre’s student-actorJanuary 28). Less corrosive fare can be found Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 13), and Edward Albee’s dramatic comedy monologues in Harrison Hilltop will also deliver poignant The Santa Class Lake Playhouse presents the holiday comedy Ever, Robinson’s beloved Clinton Area Showboat Theatre stages Barbara frequently associated with are productions from organizations more audiences this winter. (Two of them, in fact, dozen comedic and dramatic gifts in store for December 16, and the show is just one of a remount of doppelgänger performer will reprise his role as David Sedaris’ season. (Uh ... you to be taking part in our area’s winter-theatre D November through February Comedies andDramas Theatre opening November 27, and the Timber Mark D. Lingenfelter is actually on’t let that elf’s sour mug fool you – actor Glengarry Glen Ross – Mike Schulz Scrooge! The Santaland Diaries, in the Harrison Hilltop Theatre’s (opening January 21), with a cast Wrong for Each Other Birth on December 5 and 6.) The (opening December 12) and (opening February 20), with a are, The Best Christmas Pageant (February 19 through (December 10 through aren’t you, Mark?) The The Diaries Santaland desmoinesartcenter.org, 11:30am Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines,functional-art IA, http://www. exhibit; free; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des 12 Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, 10:15am for information, call 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery,students St. graduating Ambrose with degrees in fine arts and graphic design; quadcityarts.com, 7pm Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island,ceramic IL, sculpture http://www. by Shriver; for information,- callElizabeth 309-793-1213, Shriver ridistrict.com, 5pm summer with Sam Shepard’s Moon Over Buffalo . 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Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des call 515-271-0328, Des Moines the group; free; for information, and share your responses with the “Return to Function” exhibit surprising details in artwork in 8-12; uncover unexpected or Saturdays program, best for ages to Function Sat Dec 12 IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, 7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of for information, call 319-366- artists about the artistic processes; artists to reach and teach non- between the museum and local Watercolors Artists in Action: Joyce Schmidt, edu, 6pm Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood. 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Kirkwood Community College, 398-4956, Iowa Hall Gallery, Fritts Hettmansperger & Lawrence 6:15pm http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, ext. 2007, Figge Art Museum, Susan Horan at 563-326-7804, Gregory Gilbert; to reserve, call 8:15pm Art Talk w/ Senior Curator opens, 7pm buffet-style dinner, President Andy Butler; 6:15 bar and new Board of Trustees Executive Director Sean O’Harrow Museum Member Dinner org, 5pm http://www.desmoinesartcenter. 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Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu,degree; for 7:30pminformation, call 563-333-6000, Galvinstudents Fine perform Arts Center, as partial fulfillment of their music performance - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL,information, 7:30pm call Jim Crowder at 563-332-5879, Black Hawk College Dec 7 Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org,or [email protected], 6pm The Redstone Room, 129workshops; Main St, for information, contact C.J. 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Kellogg St.,annual holiday show; $7.50-$15; for tickets and qcsymphony.com, 2pm Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island,Smith; IL, http://www.for information, call 563-322-QCSO (7276),Shoshtakovich’s Centennial Hall, Symphony No. 5; conductedfeaturing by Mark Russell Hannah Holman on cello, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, and Sun Dec 6 Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org,563-322-8844 or e-mail [email protected], German American Heritage St., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com,for 8pm information, call 563-322-QCSO (7276), AdlerShoshtakovich’s Theatre, 136 E. Symphony3rd No. 5; conductedfeaturing by Mark RussellHannah HolmanSmith; on cello, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, and hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside,Auditorium IA, http://www. presentation; for tickets, call 319-335-1160,heart-wrenching Riverside ballads, and world-class step dancing;Christmas a Hanchercarols with Celtic melodies, foot-tapping rave-ups, Dec 5 College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu,398-4956, 7:30pm Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, KirkwoodEnsemble; Community directed by Dr. Tim Feldkamp; forwith information, the Cedar Rapidscall 319- Jazz Big band and the Kirkwood Jazz City, 2701 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA, 7:30pme-mail [email protected], First Presbyterianrelief Church locally of Iowaand globally; for information, callvariations 319-337-7917 on the or tune “In dulci jubilo”; allsecular, proceeds from benefit German hunger chorales to English madrigals, with a set of Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, 7:30pminformation, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre,the ensemble’s57 S. Kellogg St.,annual holiday show; $7.50-$15; for tickets and Sat Dec 5 Avenue, Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org,277-3727, Levitt 8pmAuditorium - Des Moines Art Center,2009-10 4700“Season Grand of Headliners” series; for information, call 515- www.hersong.us, 6pm Brown Bag Lunch: Pleasant Valley High School Choir Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Holiday Show BHC Holiday Choral Concert Student Recital: Various Student Musicians Student Solo and Ensemble Recital Straight No Chaser Christmas Sing-a-long SAU Music Department Student Recital BHC Community Band Concert Weekend Warriors Concert Performance Megadeth - Suicide Silence - Warbringer - Archanium BHC Student Vocal Recital Waiting for the Light Christmas at the Figge Choral Dynamics of Galesburg: Ringing in the Season Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III Annual Zither and Bell Choir Concert Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton Fall Jazz Concert ‘09 Christmas with Musick’s Feast Choral Dynamics of Galesburg : Ringing in the Season Alexander Markov . . . . . Sun Dec 6 Tue Dec 8 . . . . . Tue Dec 8 Sat Dec 5 , violinist; $29-$24; a presentation in the , holiday tunes with 10-man a cappella Sun Dec 6 , featuring Bob Sheppard on saxophone, , a Songs for the Seasons concert , free; for information, call 563-322-8844 , annual madrigal dinner and concert Sat Dec 5 . Sun Dec 6 , for information, contact Jon . Mon Dec 7 , for information, contact . , featuring music sacred and , in Building 4, second floor; for . , for information, call 319- . , $5; for information, call , swing band in concert; . , in Madsen Hall; , showcase concert Sat Dec 5 Sun Dec 6 , for information, Mon Dec 7 Tue Dec 8 , traditional Sat Dec 5 Sat Dec 5 , , Tue Dec 8 . Mon Tue , Meg . , Thu . , . Sat , Tue . . . IA, http://www.englert.org, 1pm 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washingtonaccompaniment; St., Iowa directed City, by Gary Briggle; free; fordramatic, information, Mozart tocall Britten; all selections sunga inrange English of operaticwith piano repertoire from classic to themodern, singer-actor comic to as they are applied to performance; spanning IA, http://www.englert.org, 7:30pm 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washingtonaccompaniment; St., Iowa directed City, by Gary Briggle; free; fordramatic, information, Mozart tocall Britten; all selections sunga inrange English of operaticwith piano repertoire from classic to themodern, singer-actor comic to as they are applied to performance; spanning Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, 7pm tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center,Orchestra, 518 Jazz W. Combo, Locust and St., STAMVOJA; for informationChorale, Chamber and Singers, Symphonic Band and SAU-Community Fri Dec 11 Convention Center, Peoria, IL, http://www.epeventcenter.com,$25; for information and 8pm tickets, visit www.jaytv.com, East Peoria Fri Dec 11 Val Air Ballroom, Des Moines, IA, http://www.valairballroom.com, 7:30pm Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu,call 319-398-4956, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 12:15pm 4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning fromCampus, Dewey’s Bettendorf, Cafe provided; free; for information,group of callsingers 563-344- to entertain with holiday themedBryne, songs; choir coffee director at Pleasant Valley High School, will bring a Elvis”; $15-$25; for information, call 800-35-AMANA,with an Oldopener Creamery by 4-year-old Bobby Darin, “Theof DiamondWorld’s through Youngest his songs, starring lookalike Keith Allynn; deptorg.knox.edu/novasingers/concerts.html, 7:30pmLutheran Church - Galesburg, 364 E. Water St.,information, Galesburg, call IL, 309-341-7038 http:// or e-mail [email protected],Laura Lane; First $15 adults, $10 senior citizens, free for students; for www.theorpheum.org, 7pm 342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.,Silent Galesburg, Holy Night”; IL, http:// $6-$12; for tickets and information,music event call with 309- selections from Kramer’s newest CD, “On This Dec 18 St, Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org,information, 7pm call 563-326-1333, River Music Experience,and emcee 129Scott Main Tunnicliff; 6:30pm doors, 7pmpoetry, show; $7; and for humor, with the Barley House BandOpry” as house and orchestra “A Prairie Home Companion”; program,featuring drawing live folk inspiration music, from such shows as “A Grand Ole adlertheatre.com, 3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,$14.50-$18.50; IA, http://www. Fri-Sat 7pm, Sat-Sun 3pm; for tickets,and arrangements call 800-745- including your all time Christmassound, favorites; video, dancers and a wide variety of musicalcomes stylesalive through this upbeat production utilizing lights, knox.edu/novasingers/concerts.html, 7:30pm Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, IA,information, http://deptorg. call 309-341-7038 or e-mail [email protected],Laura Lane; St. $15Paul adults, $10 senior citizens, free for students; for www.augustana.edu/academics/music, Chapel, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rockat Island,4 & 8pm; IL,free; http:// for information, call 309-794-7233,through Ascensionsong and readings; with the Augustana Chamber Singers; augustana.edu/academics/music, 10:45am Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Tue Dec 15 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com,and Halestorm; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Grammy-nominatedU.S. Cellular Center, rocker in concert, with openers Shinedown Sun Dec 13 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,$10; for information and7pm tickets, call 319-688-2653,their Englert“Go TellTheatre, It On The Mountain - The Christmas Show” tour; $38- http://www.augustana.edu/tickets, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th children,Ave., Rock and Island, groups; IL, for tickets and information,Sat 8pm, call Sun 309-794-7306, 2pm; $8-$16, reduced rated for seniors,Sarah Hibbard, students, Jessye Wright, Brent Wilson,Society and Mark Chamber Walters; Orchestra and four professionalQuad-City soloists; community, with joined by the 37-member HandelAugustana Oratorio Choir singers and approximately 200 others from the quadcityarts.com, 6:30pm 1213, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport,jazz IA, vocalist; http://www. $15-$8; doors 6:30pm; for information, call 309-793- kirkwood.edu, 7:30pm Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.information, call 319-398-4956, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Opera Without Elephants Opera Without Elephants SAU Christmas Showcase Insane Clown Posse Cross Canadian Ragweed Chorale Concert Neil Diamond Tribute A Nova Christmas A Christmas Celebration with Rachel West Kramer The Bucktown Revue Creative Christmas A Nova Christmas Lessons and Carols Voice Seminar Papa Roach - Shinedown - Halestorm Blind Boys of Alabama Handel’s Messiah Rachel Price Kirkwood Concert Band . Fri Dec 11 . . . . , a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist evening with the Fri Dec 18 thru Sun Dec 20 . , for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann , directed by Ray Salucka; for information, , thrilling annual presentation, featuring 62 , a Nova Singers concert, directed by Dr. , a Nova Singers concert, directed by Dr. Sat Dec 12 , presented by Heritage Church; Christmas , Christmas service chronicling Christ’s birth , world-touring hard rockers in concert; , an old-fashioned webcast radio variety Sat Dec 12 , Branson touring concert tells the life , inspirational musicians performing in Sat Dec 19 , directed by Dr. Beth Zamzow; for , performances by the University , for information, call 515-223-6152, , a fascinating look at the skills of , a fascinating look at the skills of Sat Dec 12 . Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13 Fri Dec 11 . . Thu Dec 17 , multi-platinum, Tue Dec 15 . Fri Dec 18 . . Fri Dec 11 Fri Dec 11 . Sat Dec 19 . . , Christian- . . Fri . . iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm 3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline,art multimedia IL, http://www. effects; $35.50-$55.50; for tickets,show; callfeaturing 800-745- favorite Christmas songs along withTour state of theof theGrammy winners’ spectacular and beloved holiday 7pm Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, knox.edu, 7:30pm 7268, Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College, Galesburg,Robert Schumann’sIL, http://www. Second Piano Trio; $12;violin; for tickets, Carolyn call Suda, 309-341- cello; and Bruce Polay, piano, performing http://www.qcsymphony.com, 8pm 563-322-QCSO (7276), Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rdExsultate, St., Davenport, jubilate IA, and Orff’s Carmina Burana; Oratoriofor information, Society; and call Quad City Choral Arts; performingGarland, Mozart’s Baritone; Alfred E. Sturgis, Countertenor;Jon Hurty, the Handel Guest Conductor; Mary Wilson, Soprano; Andrew Fri Feb 5 Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,309-794-7233, 8pm Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, call 319-335-1160, E. C. Mabie Theatre, UI HancherTheatre AuditoriumBldg., Iowa presentation; City, Fri-Sat 8pm, departmentsSun 2pm; for and tickets,the School of Music, as well as featuringEckert himself; performers a from the UI Theatre Arts and Dance augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www. augustana.edu/academics/music, 10:45am Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Iowa City, IA, http://www.uccic.org, 4pm 337-4301, Congregational United Church of Christ, 30 N. Clinton St., http://www.thecapdavenport, call 563-326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Sun Jan 31 City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~dpa/season.htm,call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East UniversityWashington of St.,Iowa IowaMartha-Ellen Tye Opera Series;teeming $5-$20; with forMozart’s tickets, early musical genius, in a production in the 10:45am Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Jan 26 Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/music,information, 7pm call 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Artsa Center,massed choir, 518 andW. the St. Ambrose Universityoutstanding Choral; for soloists, a choir selected from Dioceseof rehearsals school, the students will participate in achoruses concert featuringfrom the schools in the Davenport diocese; after a day molinelibrary.com, 2:30pm 6883, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline,to Jimmy IL, http://www.Buffet and the Eagles; for information,diverse call program309-762- ranging from covers of the Beatles and Bob Dylan 7:30pm Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,call 309-794-7233, Bergendoff Hall-Augustana College, 3701 7th bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,Blues; http://www. free; for information, call 563-344-4187,Cavitt Bettendorf performs Public an eclectic blend of Folk, Bluegrass, Country and augustana.edu/academics/music, 10:45am Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Mon Jan 18 Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,794-7233, 6:30pm Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Jan 16 Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Committee;Island, IL, free; 6pm for information, call 309-794-8274,Augustana Centennial College Office of Diversity and the tributeDr. King in Celebrationhonor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; presented by the Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org,Levitt 8pm Auditorium - Des Moines Art Center, 4700“Season Grand of Avenue, Headliners” Des series; for information, call 515-277-3727, Jan 15 St, Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org,information, 7pm call 563-326-1333, River Music Experience,and emcee 129Scott Main Tunnicliff; 6:30pm doors, 7pmpoetry, show; $7; and for humor, with the Barley House BandOpry” as house and orchestra “A Prairie Home Companion”; program,featuring drawing live folk inspiration music, from such shows as “A Grand Ole PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,psychedelic Peoria, IL, late-’60s; http://www. $208-107; for tickets, callexperience 309-673-3200, covering the group’s earliest beginnings through the Mannheim Steamroller The Knox-Galesburg Symphony Trio Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks IV Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert Rinde Eckert: Eye Piece Honors Recital Voice Seminar Sundays at Four: The Maia Quartet Leo Kottke and Leon Redbone Mozart’s “La Finta Giardiniera” Student Recital: Various Student Musicians Diocesan Festival Choral Concert Rose ‘n’ Thorns Augustana Percussion Ensemble Concert “Tennessee” Tony Cavitt Voice Seminar Honor Band Festival Finale Concert Live in the Promise Jon Nakamatsu The Bucktown Revue Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles Wed Dec 23 . . . Fri Jan 22 . Tue Jan 26 . . . . Sat Feb 6 , for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann , for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann , for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann , six-piece, high-energy band performing a , pianist; $29-$24; a presentation in the 2009-10 . , a community celebration and musical Wed Dec 30 , an old-fashioned webcast radio variety Sat Jan 23 . , a theatrical meditation on blindness, , the 25th Christmas Anniversary , a Brown Bag Lunch concert; Fri Jan 22 Sat Jan 30 Tue Jan 12 and Wed Jan 13 , multi-media musical Fri Feb 5 thru Sun Feb 14 , for tickets and information, , comic/dramatic opera Sat Feb 6 . . , features the high school Fri Feb 5 . , for information, call Sun Jan 31 , for information, call 319- , for information, call 309- . , featuring David Suda, Tue Feb 2 Tue Jan 19 . , for information, . , for information, Fri Jan 29 thru . . Sat Jan 16 . , featuring Tue Sat . Fri . .

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Rats! participants were faced with an unfortunate, proceedings grows more and more strained. other characters trickle into view, your faith in the it’s not long before your defenses are up again;follows once allays your doubts for a few minutes, but Oklahoma! as if we weren’t seeing announcement ends with a spirited “Yee- – in inappropriately jokey Southern drawls. (The delivered – by the two Harrison Hilltop producers plug for the theatre and its upcoming productions before it even up as sincere as you want it to be actually comes – exactly the earnest, thoughtful re-telling of this literary classic byplay and sweet-natured banter promise an and “the fatta the lan’,” the performers’endearing relaxed conversation about beans and rabbits Quartell and Mercer engage in Steinbeck’s opening,Hilltop offering I’ve yet attended. And when told, it’s maybe the most visually arresting Harrisonfrequently provide their own melancholic air; all authenticity, and Tristan Tapscott’s andlighting barn, effectsPeggy Freeman’s costumes have a mangy marvelously) suggests a Depression-era bunkhouse fashioned out of planks of wood – handily (and Walljasper’s set – a scrappy, rustic playing area goodwill, yet goodwill can only take you so far. the map; the show may have coasted along on invested, and the performances were all over of confidence kept you from being emotionally Thursday’s awkward presentation and overall lack production is easy enough to sit through. But is there anyone who isn’t?), director Wayne Hess’stable rhythm. If you’re a fan of the material (and stumbled, and only rarely maintained any sort of drunkard, strong pieces of acting on display. Yet like manyMercer) a was especially well done – and a few (Steve Quartell) and the gentle giant Lennie (Matt sequence between the gruffly tolerant George moments on opening night – the introductory definitely strong it to mind. didn’t keep bringing scenes that followed forgotten if the probably be quickly also one that would memory – but it’s with delight at the Seward, giggles personage of ingratiating the terrifically – Candy, in for Christmas. It’s a charming little reminiscence boss treating the workers to a gallon of whiskey Candy, and at one point tells a story about his I Of MiceOf &Men It should be said that Yet your first hint that the show may not wind At least it all There were Seward plays the chatty, friendly ranch hand on John Steinbeck’s n the Harrison Hilltop Theatre’s current take Of Mice & Men ) Happily, the beautiful scene that Of Mice & Men starts looks , with a cheeky, pre-recorded , at theHarrisonHilltop Theatre through November 29 impressive. Designer Chris Of Mice & Men Of Mice & Men Of Mice & Men Matt Mercer in Steve and Quartell more often lurched and you’re hoping for. , but rather , actor Jim ’s haw !”, visit HarrisonHilltop.com. For tickets and information, call (309)235-1654 or wet eye in the house. heartbreaking closing tableau, I’d doubt there wasLennie a was spotlighted in what should’ve been a no longer feeling much of anything; by the time Men dissipate from scene to scene, and at feel the crowd’s collective enthusiasm begin to natured, appreciative chuckles.) But you could of Lennie’s early dialogue was met with good- to enjoy a moving night of theatre. (Nearly all latest, and Thursday’s audience was clearly ready you really, Men attempts at sexual advances – and an Jessica Merritt, as Curley’s wife, made mild Curley was around – just as there wasn’t when character. There was no sense of danger when mostly to the others’ too-easy dismissal of the to suggest Curley’s volatility or hatefulness, due unforced charisma, Bleecker was barely allowed trying Curley) a true head-scratcher: Was this George intimidation of the boss’ son (James Bleecker’s too often condescending and flip, with his early for a ranch of his own – Quartell’s George was – particularly his beaming joy when making plans introductory scene and many first-rate moments delicate poignancy. Yet despite his excellent witted character, imbued Lennie with a hushed, emerged unscathed, and Mercer, staying in slow- material. The wonderfully amusing Seward characterizations that didn’t jibe with Steinbeck’smembers were sometimes left floundering with Of Mice & Men auditions Mice & Men It frequently felt like we weren’t watching an those who actually completely distracted from the story, and from such so little (or, in actor Chuck McDoniel’s case, tale, you might be surprised by how you barely script, and if you’re acquainted with Steinbeck’s(The character was consequently excised from the Crooks mere days before its first performance. the show lost the actor playing the ranch hand unforeseen obstacle during production week, as Steinbeck’s tale is so inherently touching that But even the show’s most focused cast ’s climax, it became sadly clear that you were with no threat is no strange to get fired? And while the actor exuded Of Mice&Men Of really ) dramatic conviction, that you were performance on Thursday so much as want to like the Harrison Hilltop’s were wholly engaged on-stage. . Of Mice & Men [email protected] their lines with intent, and read their character uncertain about seemed so Several, in truth, under-prepared. appearing so of performers for a number can’t account challenge still this last-minute absence.) Yet register Crooks’ by Mike Schulz Of Mice & Of Mice & at all. Of

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Main St., Anamosa, Iowa, http://www.starlighters.org,2pm; $14; for tickets, call 319-462-4793, Starlightersversion of Theatre,the beloved 136 movie musical; $13-Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun november/111709At-a-glance.html, Building, UI Campus, http://news-releases.uiowa.edu/2009/Anthony Nelson; Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $5, Theatrestudent B,Jen Silverman,Theatre directed by Master of Fine Arts candidate Jan 24 Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org,800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines,performances 221 Walnut Jan. 7St., at 1 & 7:30pm); $22.50-$130; Tue,for tickets, Wed, call& Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2 & 7:30pm; Sun 1 & 6:30pm (added circa21.com, 9:15pm Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island,party IL, favors; http://www. for information, call 309-786-7733,performance; ext. 2, Circa wine fountain,‘21 prime rib dinner, holiday-themedchampagne toast, musical-comedy revue; 7pm doors, 9:15pm www.skellingtonmanor.com, 6:30pm Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rocka murder Island, mystery; IL, http://$35; for tickets, call 563-344-9187,trailer-park Skellington heaven; cocktails, a gourmet dinner,a Mystery and players,the solving written of by Scott Naumann, and set in redneck harrisonhilltop.com, Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport,8pm, IA, Sat-Sunhttp://www. 2pm; $13-$15; for tickets, call 309-235-1654,aggrieved elf Harrison at Macy’s, starring Mark D. Lingenfelter; Wed-Sat Casino & Hotel, I-280 & I-92, Rock Island, IL, lunch;1pm for tickets and information, call 309-756-4600,holiday classic,Jumer’s with Artist in Residence Ramon Gaiton; $30 includes and Sun Dec 13 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.com,for information and tickets, call 309-786-3779,Attwood Adler andTheatre, Courtney 136Lyon; E. Sat 2 & 7:30pm, Sun of2pm; the $12-$27; Tchaikovsky holiday classic, with choreography by Erica Church, Iowa City, IA, 7:30pm $8-$12; for information, call 563-326-1691, Firstholiday Presbyterian classic, with Artist in Residence Ramon Gaiton; 2 & 7:30pm; DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, forhttp://www. information, call 563-326-7862, Nighswanderadaptation Junior of Dickens’ classic; Sat 2 & 7pm, Sun 2pm; $5; Sun Dec 13 St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org,$12; for tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Mahon,Theatre, Mary New, 213 N.and Gilbert Susan Shullaw; Sat 7:30pm, Sunand 2pm;a yard $15- sale, with the reflections of Nancy Hauserman, Casey http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm 1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge,a Mystery Bettendorf, troupe; $35/dinner IA, & show; for reservations, call 563-359- www.harrisonhilltop.com, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport,information, IA, callhttp:// 309-235-1654 or e-mail [email protected],for Friends of Iowa Midwives; Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $15; for http://www.oldcreamery.com, 800-35AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave.,Lowell Amana, Swortzell’s IA, family musical; Saturdays at 1pm; for tickets, call Sun Dec 6 St., Davenport, IA, http://www.thecapdavenport,$5-$10; for tickets, call 563-326-8820, CapitolMarvin Theatre, Roebuck, directed330 W. by 3rd Karen Roebuck; Sat 7pm,find Sun the6pm; one prophesied for centuries in the scripture;production written depicting by the journey of five magi and their quest to IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, 3pm 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W.Arnold Locust Lobel’s St., Davenport,beloved children’s books; $8-$7; for information, call Carroll, IL, 8pm 815-244-2035, Lake Carroll Clubhouse, 29-11 Ironwood8pm show; Blvd., Sun 1pm Lake hors d’oeuvres, 2pm show; $30;course for is tickets, being an call effective Santa Claus; Sat 7pm hors d’oeuvres, IL, http://www.center4living.com, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Living, 200810am 4th & 1pm;Ave, Cast Rock B Island,Performance – 4 & 7pm; $7.50;audience for information, and performers can sing together; Cast Awith Performance child-friendly – dialogue and familiar Christmas carols the Birth A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh A Year with Frog & Toad The Santa Class A Christmas Wizard of Oz There’s a Christmas Tree in Terminal C The Nutcracker Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Yellow City The Lion King Holly Jolly Christmas New Year’s Eve Show Murder in the Double Wide The Santaland Diaries The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker Scrooge! The Tag Sale Project A Vacation to Die for . , monologues on childbirth, in a benefit performance . . , Davenport Junior Theatre presents a musical Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6 , debuting work by by Iowa Playwrights Workshop . . . , Disney’s Tony-winning musical extravaganza; , RiverPointBallet’s full-length production of the , Ballet Quad Cities’ annual presentation , RiverPointBallet’s full-length production of the , featuring a live orchestra conducted by , comedy about a man teaching his annual Wed Dec 16 thru Sun Dec 20 Thu Dec 31 Fri Dec 4 thru Tue Dec 22 , Maggie Conroy’s piece about five friends , interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s Thu Dec 10 thru Sun Dec 13 , David Sedaris comedy about an , musical-comedy adaptation of Sat Dec 12 , a new adaptation comes complete , the familiar song comes to life in Sat Dec 12 thru Sun Dec 20 Sat Dec 5 thru Sat Dec 19 , comedy whodunit with the It’s . Sat Dec 5 Sat Dec 5 thru Sun Dec 6 , Tony-nominated stage Thu Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 6 , a musical, dance and drama Fri Dec 19 Fri Dec 11 . . Wed Jan 6 thru Sun , a Festival 56 . . Sun Dec 13 . , debuting, Sat Dec 5 and Sat Dec 12 and . . Fri Dec 4 Fri Dec 4 . Sat Dec 12 . . . . . iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., IowaBentler, City, $15-$10; IA, http://www. for tickets and information,presentation call 319-338-0443, of the Comden & Greene musical, directed by Ben http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm 1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge,a Mystery Bettendorf, troupe; $35/dinner IA, & show; for reservations, call 563-359- 21 Geneseo, IL, http://www.rhplayers.com, tickets, call 309-944-2244, Barn Theatre in Richmonddirected Hill by CraigPark, Michaels; Thu-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 4pm; $8; for Sat Feb 13 Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/tickets, 7306,7pm Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3701of Alpha 7th Ave.,Psi Omega; Rock $8; for tickets and information,Ensler’s call popular 309-794- theatre piece, presented by the Augustana Chapter http://www.civiccenter.org, 3000, Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust& 6:30pm; St, Des $36.50-$32.50; Moines, IA, for tickets and information,Oiler Bo call Easton, 800-745- starring Easton; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun. 1 riversidetheatre.org, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City,Thu-Sat IA, 7:30pm, http://www. Sun 2pm; $25-$12; for tickets, born-againcall 319-338-7672, mom, her depressed dad, Jesus, and Stephen Hawking; www.augustana.edu/tickets, Potter Hall-Augustana College, 3701 7th St., performanceRock Island, at IL,1:30pm); http:// $10-$12; for tickets, callbeloved 309-794-7306, children’s book; Fri-Sun 7:30pm (except for Feb. 6 Sat Feb 13 St, Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com,[email protected], Harrison Hilltop Theatre,Sun 2pm; 1601$15-$12; Harrison for information call 309-235-1654character or e-mail dramatic comedy, directed by Bryan J. Tank; Thu-Sat 8pm, www.skellingtonmanor.com, 6:30pm Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rocka murder Island, mystery; IL, http://$35; for tickets, call 563-344-9187,trailer-park Skellington heaven; cocktails, a gourmet dinner,a Mystery and players,the solving written of by Scott Naumann, and set in redneck thru Sun Jan 31 Village of East Davenport, IA, http://thecurtainbox.com,or e-mail [email protected], Village Theatre,and 2113Thu-Sat E 11th 7:30pm, St, Sun 3pm; for information,of call Sam 563-650-8121Shepard’s romantic drama, directed by David Bonde; Tue Jan 18 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com,a-show; 7:30pmfor information, call 563-326-8522, Adler Theatre, 136 E. Sat Jan 16 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,7pm; $25-$22; for 2pmtickets, call 319-688-2653, Englertbased on Theatre,the books 221of Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson; at 2 & http://www.theatrecr.org, 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 103 3rd StWyoming; SE, Cedar Fri-Sat Rapids, 7:30pm, IA, Sun 2:30pm; $25-$15; forShepard tickets, killing, call and its effect on Shepard’s hometown of Laramie, www.playcrafters.com, 0330, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave.,7:30pm, Moline,Sun 3pm; IL, $10; http:// for information and tickets, call 309-762- http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm 1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge,a Mystery Bettendorf, troupe; $35/dinner IA, & show; for reservations, call 563-359- thru Sat, Mar 20 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com,information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2, Circa 12:45pm‘21 Dinner plated Playhouse, lunch, 1pm pre-show, 1:30pm performance;show, 5:45pm ; for performance; Wed 11:30am doors,performance; 11:45am- Sun 3:45pm doors, 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pmSat 5:45pmpre- doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show,Lloyd 7:45pm Webber’s & Tim Rice’s beloved rock musical; Wed, Fri, & civiccenter.org, for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St, Des Moines,$32.50;for IA, http://www. tickets and information, call 800-745-3000,Tupperware; Temple Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. 2pm, Sun.funny 1 & 6:30pm;tales, free$36.50- giveaways, audience participation, and www.skellingtonmanor.com, 6:30pm Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rocka murder Island, mystery; IL, http://$35; for tickets, call 563-344-9187,trailer-park Skellington heaven; cocktails, a gourmet dinner,a Mystery and players,the solving written of by Scott Naumann, and set in redneck ohnwardfineartscenter.com, 7pm Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa,$13-$20; IA, http://www. for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 794-7306, Potter Hall-Augustana College, 3701produced 7th St., works;Rock Island, free; Fri 7:30pm, Sat 3pm; for information, call 309- . Wonderful Town A Vacation to Die for Wrong for Each Other The Vagina Monologues Runt of the Litter End Days The Secret Garden Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Murder in the Double Wide Fool for Love The Drowsy Chaperone Church Basement Ladies The Laramie Project Moon Over Buffalo A Vacation to Die for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Dixie’s Tupperware Party Murder in the Double Wide It’s Vegas, Baby! Augustana College Theatre Festival of Short Plays . . . . , Debroah Zoe Laufer comedy about a Goth girl, her Wed Jan 13 thru Sun Jan 24 . . , the Curtainbox Theatre Company’s production Fri Jan 29 thru Sun Feb 21 , comedy about a struggling ‘70s lounge act; , an Iowa City Community Theatre , semi-autobiographical play about Houston Fri Jan 15 thru Sun Jan 24 , Tony-winning musical based on the , backstage farce by Ken Ludwig; Fri-Sat , acclaimed drama of the Matthew , interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s , interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s Fri Jan 15 thru Sun Jan 24 , romantic comedy by Norm Foster, Wed Feb 10 thru Sun Feb 21 , Tony-winning musical show-within- Fri Jan 29 thru Sun Feb 7 , fundraising performance of Eve , Minnesota-based musical comedy, , off-Broadway smash featuring Fri Feb 12 and Sat Feb 13 , comedy whodunit with the It’s , comedy whodunit with the It’s Thu Feb 18 thru Sun Feb 21 Sat Feb 13 , Edward Albee’s classic, four- Fri Jan 22 Fri Feb 19 Thu Feb 11 thru Sun Feb Fri Feb 12 Fri Jan 15 . . . . . Thu Feb 11 and . . Thu Jan 28 thru . , Andrew . Wed Jan 13 . Thu Jan 21 , student- . . Mon . Fables com, 6:30pm Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.DavenportJuniorTheatre.to reserve, call 563-326-7872, Davenport Junior theirTheatre, own parent 2822 or legal guardian; free, but admittedreservations without required; a parent, and no one under 18 openadmitted to teens, without older children, and parents; noparents; one under learn six how self-image and health are thescout keys Peter to success; Sklar, for aspiring dancers, singers, actors, and their edu/galvin, 4pm Center - St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA,information, http://www.sau. call 563-333-6251, Allaert Auditorium,production Galvin ofFine Tennessee Arts Williams’ classic, running Feb. 19-21; for http://www.dreamwell.com, requirements and more information, e-mail [email protected],to the state; play must be full-length with a simpleseason; set; playwright for specific must either live in Iowa or tohave talk significant about,” ties in conjunction with the submittedcompany’s plays “Tabooshould reflectBijou” the theme of of“subjects 2010, as wewell fear as staged readings of two or threethe winning runners-up; play being staged in a full productionsubmissions in December for “The Dreamwell Writers Joust: A Fear Festival,” with IL, http://www.circa21.com, circa21.com, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828schedule 3rd Ave.,an audition, Rock Island,e-mail producer Denny Hitchcockconcert at events; dpjh@ must be 21 years of age; for informationWednesday andmatinees, to and occasional rehearsalsavailable and special for evening performances Wednesdaysmove thru well; Sundays, waiting experience helpful but not necessary;seeking intelligent, must be attractive, outgoing performersopen forwho singthe theatre’sand performing wait staff, the Bootleggers; Sat Dec 26. Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinessocialclub.org,desmoinessocialclub.org, 10am Des Moines Social Club,for 1408more Locust information, St., call 971-405-2877 or e-mailand mmciver@ grow your craft; $25/class, $100/series of and5; toexplore register new techniques;or stretch your mind Mattand musclesMcIver; take more risks, delve deeper into your work, www.theatrecr.org, 8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 103 3rd St SE, CedarThu-Sat Rapids, 7:30pm, IA, Sun http:// 2:30pm; $25-$15; for tickets, call 319-366- http://www.PuppetsPuppets.com, avalon.net, New Strand Theatre, 111 E. 3rd desserts;St., West for Liberty,information, IA, call 319-627-2487 or thee-mail Eulenspiegel owlglass@ Puppets, their talented friends, and delectable http://www.theatrecr.org, 7:30pm 366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 103 3rd St SE,winning Cedar musical Rapids, smash IA, by Mel Brooks; $75; for tickets, call 319- Thu Feb 25 thru Sun Mar 7 Harrison St, Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com,and information, 7:30pm call 309-235-1654, Harrison Hilltopdirected Theatre, by Tristan 1601 Tapscott; Thu-Sat rock8pm, musicalSun 2pm; about $10; afor group tickets of artists preparing to graduate college, newgroundtheatre.org, Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport,$15-$12; IA,for http://www. tickets and information, call 563-326-7529,Blessing’s Village road-trip drama; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Thu & Sun 2pm; thru Sun Feb 28 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org,tickets, call 515-246-2300, Civic Center of GreaterPulitzer Des Prize-Moines, and 221 Tony-winning family drama; for information and DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport,Sun 2pm; IA, $5;http://www. for information, call 563-326-7862,adaptation Nighswander of Beverly Cleary’s children’s books; Sat 2 & 7pm, Feb 21 IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm 309-673-3200, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jeffersonanimated smash;Ave, SatPeoria, 8pm, Sun 2 & 7pm; $107-$208; for tickets, call Feb 20 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org,tickets, call 515-246-2300,1pm Civic Center of GreaterLobel’s Des Moines,beloved 221 storybook characters; $10; for information and pearlcityplayers/, Street, Muscatine, IA, http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/Performing Arts, Central Middle School Auditorium-901Choir andCedar Rage Theatrics of Iowa City, MuscatineCity Players,Center for in theconjunction with the Muscatine Childrens’ thru Sun Feb 21 IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=19645,Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College,tragicomedy; Cedar Rapids, for information, call 319-398-4956, Ballantyne http://www.sau.edu/galvin, 7:30pm 333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W.play; Locust Fri-Sat St., Davenport,7:30pm, Sun IA, 3pm; $11-$7; for information, call 563- Ramona Quimby and The Adventure of Aesop and His “So You Want to Be a Star...” The Glass Menagerie Dreamwell Theatre Playwriting Competition Circa ‘21 Hiring Performing Wait Staff Workout for Working Actors The Producers Puppets and Pastries: Dessert Theatre for Adults The Producers: Grand Re-opening Celebration Tired American Dream Great Falls August: Osage County Ramona Quimby Disney’s Beauty & the Beast A Year with Frog & Toad The Legend of Redwall Abbey The House of Blue Leaves The Glass Menagerie , auditions for upcoming Junior Theatre productions, . . Sat Dec 5 Auditions & Calls For Entry , a New Ground Theatre presentation of Lee . . Thu Dec 3 and Fri Dec 4 Fri Feb 19 thru Sun Feb 21 , Tony-winning musical smash by Mel Brooks; Sat Feb 27 thru Sun Mar 14 , Davenport Junior Theatre presents a stage . Thu Feb 25 thru Thu Mar 4 , auditions for director Cory Johnson’s , Tennessee Williams’ classic memory , Steppenwolf Theatre’s darkly funny, , workshop performance of premiering thru Thu Dec 31 . , touring musical based on Arnold thru Mon Mar 1 Sat Feb 20 thru Sun Feb 28 , John Guare’s Tony Award-winning , workshop with renowned talent , Tony-winning version of the , on Saturdays; with facilitator Fri Feb 26 Sat Feb 27 , production by the Pearl Fri Feb 19 thru Sun Feb 21 . , full-time positions Sat Feb 20 and Sun, ...... , accepting . , Tony- Tue Feb 23 , featuring Fri Feb 19 . thru Sat . Mar 1 Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com,for information, 7pm call 309-788-5433, The Centerthose for over Living, 16, with2008 professional4th dancer Stacy Poole; $40/month; meetup.com/soda/, 7pm 309-753-1961, Moline Club, 513 1/2 16th St., Moline,and 4th IL, Wednesdays http://www. of the month; $6; for information,Spanish/Latin call languages; Billy at actual dancing, no lessons; on the 2nd Moline, IL, http://www.theclubQC.com, 8pm information, call 309-797-6722, Club Boulevard, 1801 10th St., Island, IL, http://www.balletquadcities.com, 6pm309-786-2677, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance,native 617 17thand touringSt, Rock dancer/choreographer; for information, call Ave.& 9th St., Rock Island, IL, 6:30pm for information, call 309-732-2999, Martin Luther King Center, 7th http://www.iowacityyachtclub.org, 9pm call 319-337-6464, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, 755-8398 or 309-496-9685, residents, $30/month to non-residents; for information,in shape to calla blend 309- of rock ‘n’ roll and country; free to Hampton Sun Feb 14 Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.com,and tickets, call 309-786-3779, Capitol Theatre,by Ballet 330 QuadW. Cities; 3rd St., Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; forKidd, information Simone Ferro, Deanna Carter, and Ericahighs Attwood, and lows performed of love as told by choreographers Lovar Davis http://www.thodosdancechicago.org, 7:30pm edu/galvin, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W.information Locust St., and Davenport,tickets, callIA, 563-333-6251 or visitcomplexity, http://www.sau. and power into contemporary choreography; $9-$4; for IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm 335-1160, Iowa City High School, 1900 Morningsidedancing; Dr, Iowaa Hancher City, Auditorium presentation; forHines; tickets, with livecall 319-music, film, photos, narration,dancers and extraordinary salute the heroes of the art form, including the late Gregory Casino & Hotel, I-280 & I-92, Rock Island, IL, lunch;1pm for tickets and information, call 309-756-4600,holiday classic,Jumer’s with Artist in Residence Ramon Gaiton; $30 includes and Sun Dec 13 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.com,for information and tickets, call 309-786-3779,Attwood Adler andTheatre, Courtney 136Lyon; E. Sat 2 & 7:30pm, Sun of2pm; the $12-$27; Tchaikovsky holiday classic, with choreography by Erica Church, Iowa City, IA, 7:30pm $8-$12; for information, call 563-326-1691, Firstholiday Presbyterian classic, with Artist in Residence Ramon Gaiton; 2 & 7:30pm; thru Sun Dec 6 Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,$22-$16; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, EnglertAcademy Theatre, of Dance 221 Eastand other studios; Fri-Sat 7:30pm,Carey Sat-SunBostian, 2pm;professional dancers, and local children from Nolte www.thecapdavenport, 7:30pm 563-326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rdMichael St., Davenport,Langguth; withIA, http://a 6pm pre-party; $22; for tickets,Harrow ofcall the Figge Art Museum and reigning Missspectacular Iowa Anne with local favorites in competition, including Sean O’ http://www.riversidetheatre.org, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. professorGilbert St., Miriam Iowa GilbertCity, and IA, invited guests; free;of for“Killadelphia: information, City of Numbers” and the issues it tackles, with riversidetheatre.org, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City,Gilbert IA,and http://www.invited guests; free; for information,of call“End 319-338-7672, of Days” and the issues it tackles, with professor Miriam thru Tue Jan 19. Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.playcrafters.com,information, 7pm, call 309-762-0330; Playcrafters Barncomedy, Theatre, running 4950 Mar. 35th 12-21, directed by Susan Zelnio; for 13 www.davenportjuniortheatre.com/mainstage.htm, 6pmDavenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,Daniel Davenport, Sheridan IA, at http:// 563-888-2216 or [email protected],– 6pm, Mon 5:45pm, Thu – 5:45pm; for information,warm-ups contact and games; be prepared to read from themonologue scripts; or Sunstory; wear comfortable clothes for performancestheatrical Apr. 28 - May 9; prepare a memorized,performances 1-minute Feb. 17-28; “Aesop” rehearsalsfor grades Mar. 6-12; 15 - “RamonaApr. Quimby”27, rehearsals Jan. 4 - Feb. 16, , Ballroom Dancing Adult Tap and Jazz Dance Latin Ballroom Party Live DJ & Salsa Dancing Hip-Hop w/ Javon Green Dance Group Session Dance Party Line Dance Lessons with Cindy Baker Love Stories: A Performance of Mixed Repertoire Thodos Dance Chicago Thank You Gregory: A Tribute to the Legends of Tap The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker Ballroom with the Quad City Celebrities Thursday Theatre Talk Thursday Theatre Talk The O’Connor Girls Mon Dec 14 . . Classes & Ongoing Events . , . , on Tuesdays; free; $2 cocktails; for information, and Thu Dec 17 , RiverPointBallet’s full-length production of the , Ballet Quad Cities’ annual presentation , RiverPointBallet’s full-length production of the , featuring a live orchestra conducted by Thu Jan 21 , incorporating waltzes, foxtrots, nightclub , auditions for forthcoming dramatic Performances thru Sun Feb 28 , incorporating almost all dances in the , on Thursdays in the community room; thru Tue Dec 29 , the dish on the upcoming production , the dish on the upcoming production , Windy City troupe blends beauty, , on Thursdays; $2 drafts; for Sat Dec 12 , Thursday classes with Quad City , on Mondays; beginners classes for . Fri Dec 4 Thu Feb 25 . thru Thu Dec 31 thru Tue Dec 29 . . . , on Tuesdays; get Sat Jan 23 . . thru Thu Dec 31 , a roof-raising Sat Jan 30 Sun Dec 13 thru Thu Dec 31 Sat Feb 13 and Sun Jan 17 . 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Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline.com, UFC 107 & After Party Santa’s Coming to Town Black Hawk Hiking Club Hike 2nd Annual Family Fun Festival Newcomb Presbyterian Dinner & Trivia Night Church of Peace Advent Service Holiday Bus Trip Business After Hours Meet, Merry, and Mingle Lunch in LeClaire Jingle in the Jungle Hanging of the Greens Christmas in LeClaire 19th Century Christmas Season of Light Holiday Show Waffle Breakfast Sat Dec 12 . Sat Dec 12 , bus trip to the East Peoria Festival of Lights; , for information, call 563-324-1054, ext 223, , networking and updates from Chamber Fri Dec 11 , a special performance of the Center of , mingle with other Quad Cities , free carriage rides from noon-4pm, , for information, call 563-359-1015, , spaghetti lunch prepared by the Sun Dec 6 Tue Dec 8 Sat Dec 5 , for information, call 309-764-9842, , traditional holiday festivities in a , hosted by the Young Professionals Thu Dec 10 Sun Dec 6 . Sat Dec 5 thru Thu Dec 17 . 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21 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com • Know You Now • Culture • Arts • Politics • Business • Vol. 17 No. 740 • November 25 - December 9, 2009 9, December - 25 November • 740 No. 17 Vol. • Reader Cities’ River 22 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 17 No. 740 • November 25 - December 9, 2009 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Monette, Mike Bruner, and Floyd Stokes Jr. continuechairs. to As amass musicians Gil Bridges, Randy “Bird” Burghdoff,Rare Ray Earth’s members have comfortably settled intoplatinum rocking albums released over a three-year span, it’sduring not itslike early days, with one platinum and two double- Celebrate” peaked at number seven in 1971. four on the be considered “old school.” “Get Ready,”on afterNovember all, hit27, andnumber it’s fairly easy to see how thewill group appear might at the Quad-Cities Waterfront ConventionR Center Friday, November 27, 7:30 p.m. Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center Rare Earth Music What one that emphasizes breath control as a key to innerdevelopment peace. along with mental and physical health, andKriya Yoga, an ancient system designed to acceleratethree-day spiritual seminar will provide insight into, and practice(pictured). of, Taking place from December 4 through 6, thisinternationally renowned yoga instructor Kambiz Naficyrelated anxiety in its Joy of Life Weekend Retreat,1918 ledSeventh by Avenue) has a sure-fire cure for holiday- winter when it isn’t even freakin’ River Cities’ Reader L Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6 Satva Center The Joy of Life Weekend Retreat Health But while the band’s biggest professional successes came their hit singles “Get Ready” and “I Just Want to Celebrate,”are Earth, the rockers who achieved national fame with Thankfully, Rock Island’s Satva Center (located at us, you haven’t begun your shopping, and this week’set’s face it: You’re a little stressed. The holidays are upon Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970, and “I Just Want to is determined to get you thinking about December ’ s Happenin yet. IsleOfCapriCasino be reserved by calling (800)843-4753 or visiting Bettendorf. general admission and $20 for IsleOne members, and can means year I was born! So if Rare Earth is considered “old school,” that national commercials for AT&T and the Ford Motor Company.movie Feet Under, Entourage, and Ghostface Killah. The group’s songs have been asheard samples in by artists as diverse as Beck, Black Sheep, Scarface, 7167 or visiting SatvaCenter.com. Sunday, and reservations can be made by calling (563)209-to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30from p.m. 6 to on 9 p.m. on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 Christmas. the gas station.” stress or find inner peace is like a driver who does not Naficystop at himself says, “A person who does not want maintainingto manage what he calls one’s individual “life-engine.”sessions with Naficy, As who will share his philosophiespersonal on reflection and journaling, and even one-on-one time will be allotted for fellowship with other attendees, Tickets to Rare Earth’s Friday-night concert are Shut$30 for up. Besides, the group first came to prominence in 1968 – the same The Joy of Life retreat’s four individual sessions will occur And I’ve just figured out what I’m getting my dad for In addition to the retreat’s yoga and meditation sessions, Three Kings I am, too, and ... um ... as we all know, I’m ... er ... uh ... . . “I Just Want to Celebrate” was employed in s.com. from Rare Earth recordings have been used plenty of fans in the entertainment industry. group’s high-energy sound, among them of fans continue to be influenced by the 3,000 concerts worldwide), new generations Earth has thus far performed more than gig and throughout the George Clooney Over the past 10 years alone, snippets s in North America and Europe (Rare this time of year? doesn’t need to feel more of at the same time relaxed” – and who allows her to feel “more energetic and practitioner Julie Skoff, Kriya Yoga According to Satva Center Reiki both at Six ’ Thursday, December 3, through Sunday, December 6 Prospect Park Auditorum and Figge Art Museum and “Christmas at the Figge” Babes in Toyland and Music Theatre Symphony Orchestra under Simon Rattle. under Yehudi Menuhin, and the City of Birmingham she’s also played for the English String Orchestra credentials are pretty staggering in themselves, as write a cello concerto like this?” – but Holman’s asked, “Why on Earth didn’t I know that one could hearing the piece, Johannes Brahms reportedly would certainly be impressive enough Holman (pictured). Dvořák’s musical achievement featuring the symphony’s principal cellist, Hannah performance of Antonin Dvořák’s “Cello Concerto,” 45 minutes each, intimidated just be exhilarating, I’ll be honest: I’m feeling a bit concerts. And while the presentations will no doubt set to debut the third of its season’s six T Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6 Adler Theatre and Augustana College Masterworks III The Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Music Composed of two classical pieces of roughly direction of conductor Mark Russell Smith, is he Quad City Symphony Orchestra, under the writing Masterworks III

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presentation: a lavish staging of the 1903 Auditorium, for the organization’s holiday Guild’s home venue, Moline’s Prospect Park folks are biz- alternative arrangements. Those and 6, you might wanna make party falls between December 3 company’s holiday bash: If the Music Guild singers for your A Many of them will be booked at the hoping to recruit Quad City word of advice if you were

(563)322-0931 or visit QCSymphony.com. on December 6; for tickets and information, call Augustana College’s Centennial Hall at 2 p.m. Adler Theatre at 8 p.m. on December 5 and at blister cream. have some tissues on hand. And quite possibly some Web quote is correct, you’re probably advised to an unforgettable live-music experience, but if that 40-minute ovation.” Web site, its premiere “elicited open weeping and a form” – but according to the Quad City Symphony classical in the integrity of its conception, perfect in Neuhaus called it “deep, meaningful, gripping music, smash upon its opening – piano master Heinrich Masterworks III Taken together, zay . Masterworks III will be performed at Davenport’s extraordinary critical 1937 composition an Not only was the No. 5 in D Minor.” legendary “Symphony Dimitri Shostakovich’s Russian composer presentation of the symphony’s meanwhile, is second half, The program’s should make for Babes in Toyland Schrader, Jim Pearce, Lyle Sears, and Greg and material, and includes a cast featuring Jonathan promises to deliver a brand-new spin on beloved performer) John Donald O’Shea, the production musical With a new book and lyrics by any version you’ve seen before. rendition will surely be unlike beautiful music, Music Guild’s children’s tale and Victor Herbert’s if you’re familiar with this classic director (and frequent Guild on December 7. And since the group’s performing at Davenport’s RiverCenter T Monday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. Davenport RiverCenter Megadeth Music on the day of the show, and more information on the night is available by calling (563)326-8500 or visiting RiverCtr.com. Babes in Toyland James Lomenzo, Chris Broderick, Chris Dave Mustaine, Shawn Drover, rhythm guitar Megadeth performs with opening acts Suicide Silence, Warbringer, and Archanium, tickets are $36.50 in advance and $38 lead guitar musicians of Megadeth are he legendary thrash-metal drums bass . Yet even The Good, the Bad, & Favorite Movie The Shawshank Redemption The Tingler Halloween the Ugly Pieper, Jennifer Sondgeroth, Joe Urbaitis, Todd Bates, Sheri Hess, J. Adam Lounsberry, Kevin singers are such noted Guild veterans as Nathan on a sumptuous meal, and among the familiar genres of holiday choral music while guests dine find the Quad City Singers harmonizing to all The art museum’s annual madrigal dinners will year’s “Christmas at the Figge” presentations. organization’s gifted regulars can be found at this previous Guild endeavors, and more of the Jan Golz. You’ve likely seen those performers in Favorite Shows TV Politically Incorrect Discovery Channel Discovery with a nearly religious worldwide fan without saying, they’re rock icons music videos – and since, it goes albums, two EPs, 26 singles, and 32 The Carol Burnett Anything onthe 24, SportsCenter with Bill Maher Show, Friends Golf, watching NFL Favorite Hobbies Wake-boarding, Surfing, Yoga Photography jet-skiing football compilation three live albums, albums, six 12 studio release of includes the long history figgeartmuseum.org. calling (563)326-7804 or e-mailing j.brooke@ social hours – and tickets are available by dinners and concerts preceded by 5:30 p.m. December 4 and 6 – the evenings’ 6:30 p.m. (309)762-6610 or QCMusicGuild.com. December 6, and tickets can be reserved at p.m. December 3 through 5, and at 2 p.m. on and maybe an autograph book. Weber, and Jenny Winn. Bring your appetites,

“Christmas at the Figge” will take place on Babes in Toyland Independence Day Favorite Holiday Friends imagined! (“Hey, you like would be less awkward than you concert conversation with Megadeth favorites – you might find that a post- chart listing some of the guys’ personal Dave Mustaine. Shawn Drover, James Lomenzo, and Megadeth members Chris Broderick, absolutely nothing in common with base – you might think that you have Thanksgiving Not so! Check out this convenient Halloween Christmas !”) will be performed at 7:30 “Be carefulwhat“Be you you doanddamned “You’re damnedif Favorite Cliché “It iswhat itis.” “Carpe diem.” if you don’t.” wish for.” Friends ? I like vocalist performs her vocalist performs “Christmas in McMaster. mail [email protected]. information, call(309)737-9898ore- cash ornewblanketsaccepted. For Island).6p.m.Rock Donationsof Church (4501Seventh Avenue, St. John’sbenefit concert. Lutheran thefifth-annualperforms Warm Winter The Cities’ Quad women’s chorus 3000 orvisitRiverCtr.com. tickets andinformation, call(800)745- 7:30p.m.Davenport). $27-$32. For RiverCenter (136East Third Street, with “CMT on Tour 2009.” Davenport starsperforming Country-music Houser.Johnson andRandy RiversideCasinoAndResort.com information, call(877)677-3456orvisit 8 p.m. $39-$50.For ticketsand (3184Highway 22,Riverside). Resort songwriter. RiversideCasino &Golf Award-winning singer/ pop-rock Marx. AdlerTheatre.com. tickets, call(800)745-3000orvisit 7p.m.Davenport). $24-$47.For Adler Theatre (136East Third Street, Down and Decyfer The Letter Black. rockers, withguests performing Grammy Award-nominated Christian MUSIC Is Happenin’ What Else Saturday, December 5–Natalie Saturday, December 5–Hersong. Thursday, December 3–Jamey Saturday, November 28–Richard Saturday, November 28–Skillet. Chart-topping, Grammy Celtic fiddlerand Continued Page On 36 [email protected] by Mike Schulz

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Fairmount St., 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street crafts; free; for information, call 10am Spruce Hills Dr, Bettendorf, IA, Home Instead Senior Care, 1977 refreshments; meet caregivers, House Mon Dec 21 http://www.qcgardens.com, 5pm 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, ext 30, Quad City Botanical Center, information, call 309-794-0991, English/Spanish newspaper; for sponsored by the Hola America birds, and the breaking of pinatas on the feeding of wintertime music, children’s programming customary food, hot chocolate, Mexican Holiday Celebration; free Dec 19 sau.edu/graduation, 11am St, Davenport, IA, http://www. 6275, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd for information, call 563-333- the commencement address; Corinne Johnson delivering Ambrose Professor of Theatre during the ceremony; with St. degrees will be conferred master’s degrees, and 35 doctoral 198 bachelor’s degrees, 74 2009 Winter Commencement Rd., Bettendorf, IA, Community College, 500 Belmont register, call 563-468-2305, Scott space limited to 50 people; to for great cold-weather activities; day-care provider shares her ideas the Student Life Center; a fellow Appreciation Luncheon Dec 19 bravehost.com, 2:30pm IA, http://blackhawkhikingclub. 4500 Telegraph Rd, Davenport, 309-496-9024, Sunderbruch Park, flat to hilly; for information, call hiking/biking trails ranging from Davenport’s west side; miles of Hike org, 11:45am http://www.ChurchofPeaceUCC. 1114 12th St, Rock Island, IL, 309-788-6357, Church of Peace, 12:30-1pm; for information, call complimentary light lunch from Advent season; followed by a and scripture to enhance the Service Sun Dec 13 rosettiwineshop.com, 3:30pm St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd [email protected], 1227; for information, e-mail reserve at 563-326-7804, ext available for purchase; $10-$12; d’oeuvres included; all wines around the world; light hors wines and champagnes from St, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30am $6; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W.pancakes, bacon,Post 9128, sausage, 2902 hashState browns, toast, juice, and coffee for Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Big Book Sale Taco Dinner Fundraiser Hamilton Lodge Trivia Holiday Party 6th Annual Holiday Open Posada Navidena St. Ambrose University Family Day-Care Provider Black Hawk Hiking Club Church of Peace Advent Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting VFW Post 9128 Saturday Breakfast , 134-acre tract located on Tue Dec 29 , proceeds benefit the Tue Dec 22 , holiday treats and . . . , music, meditation, . . Thu Dec 17 . . , cookies and Sat Dec 19 , traditional Sat , in . Sat Dec 12 Sat Tue , proceeds benefit the Hamilton Lodge; . , . musicals this winter ... . I didn’t say there weren’t a ... er ... Center for Living, on December 5, presents of that classic tale will be offered when The Oz Chaperone productions of the musical farce Davenport’s Adler Theatre brings in touring Dreamcoat popular 25). Circa ’21 delivers the return of the ever- Tired American Dream performances of the debuting rock musical Harrison Hilltop Theatre presents workshop Ladies hosts a group of singing January 29). Iowa City’s Englert Theatre adaptation Tony Award-winning children’s-book 6), while Augustana College presents the Year with Frog & Toad stage the joyous family entertainment Ambrose University, for instance, will tap between December and February. St. also plenty of what was I saying? Oh yeah, there are 5 and 6). But that doesn’t mean ... . Wait, Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh the debut of Marvin & Karen Roebuck’s Davenport’s Capitol Theatre will present Toyland premiere a festive new version of 27). Yes, Quad City Music Guild will Frosty’s Magic Hat the next several months, but let’s be clear: T November through February Musicals Theatre , 2 eggs (any way) or The Drowsy (November 29). Plus, another rendition Chaperone Tue Dec 29 for area audiences to choose from over here will be numerous winter musicals , taste 15 sparkling (January 16 and 17), and Davenport’s A Christmas Wizard of Oz Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor (December 3 through 6). And yes, Sat Dec 12 (January 18) and The Secret Garden (opening January 13), while . non , big . -seasonal musicals on- (opening November for the holidays, in family presentation is set to unveil a Jolly Christmas a revue titled currently presenting Dinner Playhouse is sure, the Circa ’21 musical.” I mean, mean “ doesn’t necessarily “winter musical” (December 5 and – Mike Schulz (opening February Church Basement 9am Feb 10 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com,Chocolate Company’s7am gourmet specialties, TrinityFundraiser; at Terracepurchase from Park, a wide selection of South Bend Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 5:30pm edu., Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University,contact 518 MirandaW. 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Sat Dec 26 . , stand-up comedy with frequent area performer, . Sat Feb 13 . , an evening of improv comedy; for information, , two teams of improv comics compete, and Sat Feb 20 Thu Dec 31 , proceeds benefit area non-profits such , interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s Sat Feb 13 , treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, , interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s . , 7:30pm sign-up, 8pm show; . , Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & , Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm & midnight, . , comedy whodunit with the It’s , Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm; , 7:30 & 10pm; for information, call , Thu & Sat 7:30pm, Sat 10pm; , featuring your favorite monster , 7:30 & 10pm; for information, , Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 . , Fri 8pm & midnight, Sat , at 7:30 & 10pm; for . , annual Trinity Auxiliary Sat Dec 19 thru Sat Feb 27. 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Dec 6 Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,$5; for information, 9pm call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Dec 4 thru Thu Dec 10 Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/,and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,regular University admission, of Iowa $4 Sunday afternoons; for scheduleby director information Agnes Varda, in French with English subtitles; $5 uiowa.edu/~bijou/, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, scheduleIA, http://www. information and tickets, call 319-335-3041,award Bijouwinner; Theatre,$5 regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for Thu Dec 3 Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/,for information, 7pm call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa Thu Dec 3 Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org,for information, call 6pm 309-732-READ, Rock Islanddiscussion Public Libraryafterward; - Main free; in the 2nd floor Communityin the 5thRoom; Annual free; Independent Film Series; popcorn, soda, and Wed Dec 2 Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/,information, call 7pm 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa uiowa.edu/~bijou/, 7pm University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, classic;IA, http://www. free; for information, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,344-4175, 7pm Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learningfacilitate Campus, a short discussion afterwards; for information,University professorcall 563- Sandra Quinn will introduce the film and Mon Nov 30 Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/,information, call 7pm 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa http://www.putnam.org, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th inSt, IMAX Davenport, format; IA, for information and showtimes, call 563-324-1933, putnam.org, & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport,for IA, ahttp://www. schedule and showtimes, call 563-324-1054,the Putnam legendary Museum artist, based on more than 900 of his personal letters; Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, holiday1717 Whit 12th in St,IMAX format; for information and showtimes, call Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 324-1054, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717smash W 12thin IMAX St, format; for information and showtimes, call 563- http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 2pm 563-326-7876, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, oneDavenport, of Napa’s IA, tapestries in the museum lobby;directed for information, by David callTlapek, narrated by Edwardtapestries Jones Olmos; for view the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angelson Sat in &Los Sun; Angeles; the film explores artist Nava’s innovative creation of Thu Feb 25 Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com,$45.50; for tickets, 7:30pm call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st www.skellingtonmanor.com, 6:30pm Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rocka murder Island, mystery; IL, http://$35; for tickets, call 563-344-9187,trailer-park Skellington heaven; cocktails, a gourmet dinner,a Mystery and players,the solving written of by Scott Naumann, and set in redneck http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm 1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge,a Mystery Bettendorf, troupe; $35/dinner IA, & show; for reservations, call 563-359- englert.org, 8pm Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowaclassic City, sketch IA, comedy; http://www. $27-$22; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, www.skellingtonmanor.com, 6:30pm Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rocka murder Island, mystery; IL, http://$35; for tickets, call 563-344-9187,trailer-park Skellington heaven; cocktails, a gourmet dinner,a Mystery and players,the solving written of by Scott Naumann, and set in redneck penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Crude Napoleon Dynamite The Beaches of Agnes Antichrist Metropolis In Love We Trust M Night of the Living Dead His Girl Friday Nosferatu Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince Van Gogh: Brush with Genius The Polar Express: The IMAX Experience Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Divining the Human: The Cathedral Tapestries of John Nava Jeff Dunham Murder in the Double Wide A Vacation to Die for Second City’s 50th Anniversary Murder in the Double Wide Mike Brody Tom Arnold , Fritz Lang’s paranoid masterpiece from 1931; free; for . , Joe Berlinger’s 2009 documentary on oil-drilling . . . . . thru Thu Jan 28 , Lars von Trier’s controversial, Cannes Film Festival , F.W. Murnau’s silent, 1922 vampire classic; for , Fritz Lang’s science-fiction classic from 1927; free; , Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm; for , stand-up, film, &TV star; 7:30 & 11pm; for Fri Feb 5 and Sat Feb 6 , comedian and ventriloquist on his national tour; , classic Cary Grant comedy; St. Ambrose Fri Dec 4 thru Thu Dec 10 , screening of the Chinese drama; a screening . Tue Dec 1 Wed Nov 25 , cult comedy classic-in-the-making; , interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s , 2008 autobiographical documentary . , George A. Romero’s 1968 zombie , comedy whodunit with the It’s , comedy whodunit with the It’s , award-winning IMAX film on . , a look back at 50 years of Fri Feb 19 Fri Jan 22 . Thu Jan 21 thru Sat Jan 23 Fri Jan 15 thru Sun Dec 27 thru Thu Dec 31 thru Thu Dec 31 Fri Feb 12 Fri Jan 15 , the animated comedy . , the summertime smash , Robert Zemeckis’ ...... Tue Dec 1 . . . Sun Fri . . ,

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Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmountfilm, Street a presentationLibrary, 3000 in the OBI: Off-Beat Independent Film Series; FathomEvents.com/doctorswithoutborders, 6:30pmShowcase Cinemas 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport,of aIA, live http://www. town-hall discussion hosted by Elizabethone-night Vargas only showing of “20/20”,of documentary, followed by the broadcast 7pm Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us, edu/~bijou/, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, scheduleIA, http://www.uiowa. information and tickets, call 319-335-3041,action Bijouthriller; Theatre, $5 regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for ~bijou/, of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/information and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijoupractices; Theatre, $5 regular University admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for schedule . 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Children’s Writing Workshop Hansel and Gretel Messy Mondays at Main . Fri Dec 4 Thu Dec 3 . . . , hosted by the UI Center for Asian and Pacific Studies; , in Room 2520D; Calico will speak about the , Calico will speak on “Regieoper or Eurotrash? The , a presentation in the Eastern Iowa Community . . Sun Nov 29 , Dr. Christopher Whitt, political science , reading, refreshments, and fun for ages 7-9; , the Regional Touring Theatre Company from Sun Feb 7 Sun Dec 6 Mon Feb 22 , topics include advertising strategies Mon Feb 22 , kids’ activity and craft program; Sat Feb 27 . Tue Dec 1 , the annual WQPT writing contest . . . . , performed by Ann . . , a quick tour of , a quick tour of , a quick tour of , a quick tour of Fri Dec 4 , the Rev. Cyprian , guest speakers Tue Mar 2 Mon Mar 1 Tue Jan 26 . . . Tue . young professionals, featuring light appetizers and a cash bar; free http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar, 6pmScott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, Dec 2 Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 1800 - 7th Ave, Moline, IL, 7pm bettendorfchamber.com, 11:30am Hotel Fort Des Moines, 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines,RSVP at IA, 515-286-4924 http://www. or [email protected],RSVP by Nov. 25 for Dec. 2 luncheon in the Governor/State room; Nov 30 Davenport, IA, http://trinitylutheranmoline.org/earth.htm,call 309-762-3624, 7pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Island,1122 W. and FirstCentral Congregational Park, Church of Geneseo;St. James for Lutheran, information, and Broadway PresbyterianLutheran Churches and of FirstRock Lutheran Churches of Moline, St. John’s Lutheran, IA, http://qcsnb.blogspot.com, 7pm com, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,free lessons Bettendorf, available; for information, e-mail quadcitysnb@gmail. com, 7pm 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.month; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm N. 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God’s word; for information, call 309-781-5262, thru Thu Feb 25 Ed at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek Park Lodge, Davenport,the month; IA, visitors 6:30pm and new members welcome; for information, call rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,of each IL, meeting; http:// for information, call 309-732-7323,each month; Rock Islandthe public may address the board at the beginning IA, 7pm 5373, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning MondayCampus, of Bettendorf, the month; for information, call Jerry Neff at 563-332 http://rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th,items Rockfor Island,local non-profits; IL, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, 6:30pm 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland,information, 309-756-8879, ext 12, Rock Island CountyKingsolver; Extension, $5 per session includes refreshmentsa samplingand handouts of such for texts as “Animal, Vegetable,the month; Miracle”explore the movementby Barbara locally as well as nationally, with Davenport, IA, 7pm call 563-386-5520, Roosevelt Lodge #626, 1525 Washington St, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcuu.net, 6:30pm 676-6727, Metropolitan Community Church, 3019 N Harrison St., thru Thu Dec 31 times and general inquiries, call 309-762-0306, http://www.qcoa.org, Dec 30 Ave., Suite 308, Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcuu.net,309-786-2508, 7pm Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1705 2nd Wed Dec 30 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcago.org,at 563-508-3261 6pm or [email protected], Borders Books,board Musicgames &with Cafe, modern appeal; for information,experienced contact Michael players of Go, Weiqi, Baduk, Igo, and other ancient Tue Dec 29 3707 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcuu.net,for information, 7pm call 563-359-0816, Unitarian Church of Davenport, Grove Rd, Davenport, IA, 11am noon program, Hickory Gardens Family Restaurant, 3311 Hickory [email protected], 12pm for information, call J.R. 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Locust St., Davenport, IA, Network @ Night: Moline Centre Station Region 16 Council Meeting Moline Lodge #1014 Iowa Chamber Alliance Legislative Leadership Luncheon Earth Keepers Quad City SnB Friends of Bettendorf Public Library Fireside Knitting Beth Moore Bible Study Davenport Horticultural Society Rock Island Public Library Board Meeting Eagle View of the Sierra Club Monthly Meeting Knit/Crochet for Good Let’s Talk About: Local Foods Salon Roosevelt Masonic Lodge #626 Diversity AA Group Quad Cities Overeaters Anonymous Young Adults Social The Quad Cities Go Club OUT: Our United Truth Davenport High Twelve Club #47 Bettendorf Kiwanis Club of Division 16 Rainbow AA Group Robert Shetterly thru Fri Dec 18 . . . thru Tue Feb 9 thru Tue Mar 2 thru Mon Feb 15 thru Tue Mar 2 . . . . , a gathering of the “Green Teams” from Trinity , on Wednesdays; knitting and crocheting group; thru Thu Dec 31 . , on Tuesdays; knit and crochet items for various , lecture with painter, illustrator, activist, . . , on Fridays; for information, call 309-764- , on Thursdays; for information, call 563- , on Wednesdays; for information, call , for information, call 309-787-4845, . . thru Mon Mar 1 , on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; craft , on Tuesdays; a GLBT support group; , on Mondays; unveil the reality of your , every Wednesday; for beginners and thru Tue Feb 16 thru Tue Dec 29 , for information, call 563-359-7577, thru Tue Feb 9 Wed Nov 25 thru . , on Thursdays; for information, , meets the 4th Thursday of thru Tue Dec 29 , on Tuesdays; 11am lunch,

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35 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com • Know You Now • Culture • Arts • Politics • Business • Vol. 17 No. 740 • November 25 - December 9, 2009 9, December - 25 November • 740 No. 17 Vol. • Reader Cities’ River 36 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 17 No. 740 • November 25 - December 9, 2009 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com together. make things less awkward when we’re all any of this to our mutual friends? It would run into these two at parties. Should I reveal but we live in a small town and are starting to me. My wife knows nothing about the affair, woman’s still with her husband, who still hates woman, ending when I met my wife. The a several-month affair with an older married an ordinary (or relatively ordinary) citizen at a whether you go for skim or two-percent. But as without having 100 lenses trained on you to see on a movie and also pick up a quart of milk that you can’t make tens of millions of dollars even have a chance to roll and flick. car that’s viewed around the world before you upload video of you picking your nose in your has the power to expose injustice, ruin lives, and thrilling and terrible. The average person now up an entire wing at MIT. This is simultaneously power that, just decades ago, would have taken has in their pocket a level of telecommunications from assassins and terrorists to eight-year-olds – 30-second clip of their dog wearing sunglasses. saved 30 people’s lives, but because they posted a they’re co-starring with Robert De Niro, or they Not because they write like Cormac McCarthy, or their unwitting victim? What are the rules here, for the Twitterer and Again, I felt my privacy had been violated. friends. (He’d actually tried to get me fired.) whole cloth an anecdote painting us as great former colleagues, one of whom invented from forwarded e-mails he’d received from our got Twittered again. I came home to four I dined with an old business colleague, and private person, and felt violated.) Days later, for my business accomplishments, but I’m a cousin had Twittered my presence. (I’m known how he knew I was there, he said Elaine’s “How was dinner at Elaine’s?” When I asked I received an e-mail from an acquaintance: through his BlackBerry. Upon returning home, rudely spent most of the evening thumbing the A BY AMY AL AMY BY – Boy Toy of Yore Twenty-five years ago, when I was 18, I had If you’re a movie star, spare us the whine We’ve come to the point where everyone – Suddenly, everybody’s internationally famous. – Publicized At a recent dinner, the hostess’ cousin or e-mail A sk 171 Pier Ave, #280,Santa Monica, CA90405 dvice Got A Problem? Ask Amy Alkon. Amy Ask Problem? A Got K [email protected] K ON eep Yore Big Trap Shut ©2009, Amy Alkon, rights reserved. all The MobileSavage

G oddess or two something you said, but nobody has the of privacy. Sure, assume people might tell a friend private dinner party, you do have the expectation on his bedroom floor. guy who came home to your acid-washed jeans occasional squinty-eye or cold shoulder from the mistakes – terrible as it must be, getting the of being a 43-year-old man is living with your at parties. Sorry, kitten. Part of the job description really old can of worms and passing them around lessening is your load of guilt by opening up a with!” Come on, what you’re really interested in and announcing, “Guess whose wife I had sex event, clinking your glass with a butter knife, socially awkward than standing up at some uploading a shot of its contents to Flickr. the host’s medicine chest... but refraining from the person next to them, and rummaging through the mashed potatoes, passing gas and glaring at with being rude in old-fashioned ways – hogging embargo. Guests will have to satisfy themselves “what happens at dinner stays at dinner” media networkers – hinting at the need to announce a about your experiences with these antisocial you aren’t giving, you might tell future hosts Because it’s presumptuous to set policy for a party we need to get proactive about our privacy. into cell phones to “please use your inside voice,” had the ham.”) his regular profundities like “late to yoga” and “I him, I’ll seem important!” (And then, it’s back to “Hmmm, he seems important... if I tweet about at Elaine’s dinner apparently leapt straight to audience?” Unfortunately, the thumb jockey whereabouts published for an international tiny chance in hell this guy doesn’t want his binkies are asking, “Wait... is there some use and abuse, many people with these wireless them. (They don’t call it the iPhone for nothing.) absorbed, and these gizmos bring out the worst in nature, self-absorbed, they’ve always been self- is actually the human condition. People are, by beat some manners into impolite society I SEE RUDE PEOPLE: One woman’s battle to ruder than ever, but as I explain in my new book, their houseboat in Belarus. utter strangers who now get mobile broadband on conversation to your friends, enemies, and five right to release your whereabouts and dinner In the absence of social norms for device In general, people think (other!) people are Yes, nothing to make small-town life less Just as we’re forced to ask grown adults barking (AdviceGoddess.com) , rudeness What Else Is Happenin’ Continued From Page 23 Sunday, December 13– 2orvisitCirca21.com.extension and information, call(309)786-7733 through Tuesdays. $10.50-$20.For tickets performances and show-only Thursdays lunch,brunch, Island).Scheduled Rock ’21 DinnerPlayhouse (1828 Third Avenue, a guestappearance by Santa Claus. Circa Hat THEATRE Hancher.UIowa.edu. call (319)335-1160orvisithttp://www. p.m. $10-$28.For ticketsandinformation, Street, Madison Iowa 7:30 City). 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Fridays andSaturdays 7:30 Showboat Drive,Theatre (311Riverview Robinson’s beloved Clinton Area book. themed familycomedy basedonBarbara Christmas Pageant Ever Saturday, December 26– Friday, November 27,through Tuesday, December 8–Straight Saturday, December Saturday, December 5,andSunday, Saturday, December 5,andSunday, Sunday, November 29– Friday, November 27,through . Holiday-themed family musical, with . Touring ofthestage production . Musical, dance, anddrama Holiday concert featuringHoliday concert Gold, Frankincense, A Year withFrog &Toad Workshop. . 5 - “So You Want Holiday- The Best The Best Frosty’s Magic New York- The Wizard . ButterworthCenter.com. information, call(309)743-2701orvisit Noon-5p.m.Moline). Free admission. For Center (1105Eighth Street,Butterworth Slide. 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For tickets Hilltop Theatre Street, (1601Harrison Peterson and “Bustin’” Harrison Dustin. stand-up,performs withopenersJimmy Comedian andfrequent area actor COMEDY RIDistrict.com. information, call(309)788-6311orvisit Island.Rock 5-9p.m. Free admission.For arts. of and performing The District offering ofmusicandvisual a variety galleries, shops, clubs, andrestaurants Hop! VISUAL ARTS TheCapDavenport.com. information, call(563)326-8820orvisit 7:30p.m.Davenport). $20.For ticketsand Capitol Theatre (330 West Third Street, Executive O’Harrow. Director Sean The LangguthandFigge Museum Michael Art including reigning Iowa Anne Miss withtheStar Dancing Gilda’s Clubfundraiser modeledafter TV’s Celebritieswith theQuad City DANCE For information, call(563)326-7862. Free required. admission,butreservations Eastern Avenue, 6:30p.m. Davenport). dancers. Junior Davenport Theatre (2822 Sunday, December 6–19th-Century Wednesday, December 2,through Thursday, November 26–Scott Saturday, December 5–Don Hepner. Friday, December 4–Gallery Friday, December 4– run/walkThe 23rd-annual five-mile Annual winter event featuring art Annual holiday event . Debuting ice-skating ice-skating Debuting s, with performers s, withperformers Disney onIce: Ballroom Ballroom . Annual 7pm Moline Club, 513 1/2 16th St., Moline, IL, http://www.qcinstitute.org,to the manuscript “Life on the Mississippi - the New Millennium”, Centre Station, 1200 River Dr., Moline, IL, for5:30pm members and $10 for guests; to register, call 309-757-5416, http://rockislandlibrary.org 11:30am Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020 30th Street,are Rock required; Island, toIL, reserve, call Sue Bjorkman at meat309-786-5909, loaf, baked First potatoes, salad and cherry pie; $6; reservations Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org 11:30am786-5909, First Baptist Church of Rock Island,$6; 3020 reservations 30th Street, are Rock required; to reserve, calllunch Sue Bjorkmanincludes atfried 309- chicken, mashed potatoes, featurecorn and Rockdessert; Island Mayor Dennis Pauley’s State of the City address; http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 8pm call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214ages S. Mainand St.,beliefs Port welcome; Byron, IL,suggested donation $4;open-minded, for information, and create positive change in your life; women of all Ave, Davenport, IA, 6pm [email protected], Grace Evangelical Free Church,$10; for 5520 information, Eastern call John Lee at 563-359-4339Jule Bord or e-mail Potluck and membership dinner with Norwegian raffle; 309-269-5534, http://www.unitedneighbors.com, 7pm Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org 11:30am5909, First Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020reservations 30th Street, are Rock required; to reserve, call Sueincludes Bjorkman roast at 309-786- beef, mashed potatoes, green beanswill featureand cake; Chris $6; Minor, of WQAD TV Newschannel 8; lunch Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm [email protected], Bettendorf Public Library, 2950on Learning Merkabah; Campus, free; for information, call 563-332-7259Community or e-mailGroup Monthly Meeting www.qcheritageleague.com, 7pm Meeting org, 5pm 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. Dec 10 Restaurant, 3311 Hickory Grove Rd, Davenport, IA,information, 6:30pm call Ed at 563-441-9884, Hickory Gardens Family 7pm Moline Club, 513 1/2 16th St., Moline, IL, http://www.qcinstitute.org,to the manuscript “Life on the Mississippi - the New Millennium”, Tue Dec 8 Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org,for information, call 6pm 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 8pm call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214ages S. Mainand St.,beliefs Port welcome; Byron, IL,suggested donation $4;open-minded, for information, and create positive change in your life; women of all 309-269-5534, http://www.unitedneighbors.com, 7pm Tue Dec 8 B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar,563-359-7577, Scott 7pm County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite Lutheran Church, 18th and Oak, Bettendorf, IA, information,12pm call Stephen Tecter at 309-788-3684, St. James IA, 12:30pm 324-2291, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica$11; Ridge, for reservationsBettendorf, and complimentary childcare,speaker call AnnCarla Deisher at 563- will share “The High Cost Hallmarkof Measuring in Moline; Up”; music provided by Deanna Severs;by Dec. guest 7 for Dec. 9 event; featuring holiday gift ideas from Kirlin’s scottcountylibrary.org, 12pm 4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge,or work IA, on http://www. the group’s practice yarn; for registrationinformation, callor prior 563-285- knowledge required; bring projects to work on Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3pm information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Library,books and 3210movies 41st about St, zombies, and help save the world!, for Fri Dec 4 com, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport,Waytenick IA, 12pm at 563-277-0937, ext 103 or [email protected] if reserved for by Dec. 1 ($15 afterward);advisory RSVP committee,with Jessica a new name for the effort, andfundraising Q&A; $10 anddeli implementation timelines, the compositionthe collaboration of an discussed in August, includingPresenters; the status withof a presentation on the latestby information the Quad Cities on Convention & Visitors Bureau and Quad City Arts/Culture Collaborative Update Lunch Meeting Independent Scholars Evening Friends of the Rock Island Library Meeting Friends of the Rock Island Library Meeting Gaia Women’s Circle Meeting Storelva Lodge, Sons of Norway Meeting Davenport NAACP Meeting Friends of the Rock Island Library Meeting The Institute of Noetic Sciences Quad Cities (IONS-QC) Scott County Historic Preservation Society Monthly Midwest Writing Center Board and Member Holiday Party Davenport Horticultural Society Christmas Banquet Independent Scholars Evening Knit/Crochet for Good Gaia Women’s Circle Meeting Davenport NAACP Meeting Scott County Extension Council Meeting Rock Island Chapter 40 - AARP Christmas Party Christian Women’s Connection Monthly Luncheon Library Knits Group Zombie Survival Club Thu Dec 3 Thu Dec 10 . , for location and information, call 563-324-0257, http:// . 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