2 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 3 WORDS FROM THE EDITOR by Kathleen McCarthy [email protected] A Government Guided by Peace and Tolerance

he media cartels, currently the published articles for nearly 20 years sides of the aisle, do not have the courage domestic and military spending. That public-relations arm of politicians documenting our circumstances that to address. The full transcript and is why Congress gave us the Federal T(and their bureaucracies) and the resemble what many have referred to as a video can be found at RCReader.com/y/ Reserve and the income tax. The majority corporate elite, lend their full coopera- slowly boiling frog: It does not know it’s ronpaulfarewell. of Americans and many government tion in censoring ideas that inform po- being cooked until it’s too late. officials agreed that sacrificing some litical debate in America. Why? Because Last week, U.S. Representative Ron Excerpts from Ron Paul’s liberty was necessary to carry out what an informed populace is an anathema to Paul (R-Texas) delivered his farewell some claimed to be “progressive” ideas. the two-party system so critical to the speech on the House floor, putting November 14 House Pure democracy became acceptable. current political power base. This self- a bookend on his 23-year career as Today we face a dependency on perpetuating system enriches the global arguably the most fervent, principled, Floor Speech government largesse for almost every elite through strategic and privileged and consistent defender of the Bill of A grand, but never mentioned, partnerships that confiscate and consoli- Rights. Below are excerpts from Dr. need. Our liberties are restricted and bipartisan agreement allows for the well- Continued On Page 42 date the world’s wealth and resources. Paul’s speech well worth noting for kept secret that keeps the spending going. There can be no question that America reminding us that the original intent of One side doesn’t give up one penny on is now in an era of authoritarianism, and America’s founding documents was to military spending, the other side doesn’t Corrections · we, as a people, are on the brink of facing govern the government, not govern the give up one penny on welfare spending, In the “Art in Plain Sight” article in extreme tyranny in our lifetimes. (And people. while both sides support the bailouts and the November 8-20 issue of the River your locally elected officials and officers In the interest of protecting individual subsidies for the banking and corporate Cities’ Reader, the title of Terry Rathje’s stand idly by forsaking their oaths of freedom, the enumerated restrictions elite. artwork was incorrect. It should have office, under the pretense of violating specifically limited government’s Freedom, private property, and been No Future – No Past – No You – your rights in the name of security activities, not those of the people. enforceable voluntary contracts generate No Me. and arrogantly determining that they Allowing the inversion of this founding wealth. In our early history we were · are providing you a quality of life you principle is, according to Paul, at the very much aware of this. But in the early The live-music section of the deserve. But I digress ... .) heart of America’s decline. Beyond these part of the 20th Century, our politicians November 8-20 issue of the River From the militant police state to the insights, his speech is worth watching/ promoted the notion that the tax and Cities’ Reader included a picture of Ben invasion of your privacy to the violation reading because Paul takes on nearly monetary systems had to change if we Harper instead of Harper. Alas, Ben of your personal liberties, we have every sacred cow that his peers, on both were to involve ourselves in excessive Harper was not playing in our area.

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or the past few years, the Civic Commit- advantage to dealing with the guy. tee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Making things worse, Fahner refused to Fhas been one of the most feared partici- disclose the actuarial data upon which his pants in the state’s pension-reform debate. public statements were based. That has led to Ty Fahner, a former Illinois attorney general more than one suggestion behind the scenes who heads the Civic Committee, managed to that Fahner may have cooked the books to convince both parties to elbow each other for arrive at his striking conclusion. The Teachers a position of favor with Retirement System him and his group. released a statement last When Fahner ended Why bend over week saying that Fahner’s up siding with the conclusions were wrong, House Democrats back backward to based on its own actuarial in May and endorsing data. That statement their pension-reform accommodate just fueled the flames of plan, including shifting suspicion. costs to school districts, someone who will So it’s little wonder the House Republicans that, as I write this, were furious and never admit that neither of the Republican disappointed. They state legislative leaders had been assiduously you did the right has yet jumped to courting Fahner, and thing? Fahner’s defense. House figured that since the Republican Leader Tom Civic Committee is Cross’ office was silent, composed of several top Chicago business and Senate Republican Leader Christine leaders, they’d be the natural ally of choice. Radogno continued to call for a balanced, Not to mention that Fahner also formed comprehensive fix. Fahner wasn’t with them a political action committee (“We Mean before, and he can’t be placated now, so he’s off Business”) to back up his word. Everybody the invite list. wanted that money, so the PAC gave his The Senate Democrats were even harsher, position additional strength. issuing a statement from their attorney that But those days appear to be behind us, at ripped Fahner’s arguments to tiny shreds. least for now. Fahner’s histrionics last week Fahner had earlier backed a “comprehensive over what he claimed was an “unfixable” reform” plan introduced by Republicans pension problem have all but cut him out of the that would cut the state’s unfunded pension Statehouse mix. “He’s made himself irrelevant,” liabilities by between $3 billion and $5 billion. said one top Democratic official who is It was also so severe that just about everybody intimately involved with pension reform. considered it unconstitutional. The Senate In a memo to his members, Fahner wrote: Democrats’ attorney, Eric Madiar, noted in “The pension crisis has grown so severe that his response to Fahner that the Democratic it is now unfixable. ... There simply won’t be proposal currently on the table cuts the enough money” to pay pensions for young same $3 billion to $5 billion from unfunded teachers just starting out. liabilities, which Fahner now calls “insufficient” But then Fahner constructed a bizarre and “token.” dichotomy by claiming the problem is Only the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board, completely unfixable while simultaneously whose often ill-informed catcalls about pension demanding specific changes to the pension reform make Fahner look downright moderate, systems. Fahner said four things had to be done attempted to come to Fahner’s defense. The “just to slow the bleeding and reduce the size editorial page claimed that Fahner didn’t really of the financial burden Illinois taxpayers must mean that the problem was “mathematically” bear.” Those four items included eliminating unfixable, but that it was unfixable due to annual cost-of-living increases for pensioners, a lack of political will. That’s a misreading. instituting a pensionable salary cap, increasing Fahner clearly stated in his memo to the Civic the retirement age to 67, and shifting pension Committee membership that his demanded costs to local employers such as school districts fixes would merely “slow the bleeding” and and universities. “minimize the long-term damage” to the Because he said there was no real fix, there’s system. little to no use in negotiating with him now Either way, few at the Statehouse will listen because any solution the General Assembly much to the Tribune editorial board after comes up with – including Fahner’s – will be November’s elections. The paper’s endorsed dismissed by Fahner as wholly inadequate. candidates and positions were almost thumped Legislative thinking goes like this: Why bend harder than the GOP. over backward to accommodate someone who will never admit that you did the right thing? Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax (a daily So there’s absolutely no political or legislative political newsletter) and CapitolFax.com. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 5

Vol. 20 · No. 818 Nov. 21 - Dec. 5, 2012 BOOKS by Jeff Ignatius River Cities’ Reader [email protected] 532 W. 3rd St. Davenport IA 52801 Inhabited by It RiverCitiesReader.com (563)324-0049 (phone) Novelist Peter Geye, November 29 at Augustana College (563)323-3101 (fax) [email protected] t happens in the second – the work or the topography paragraph of the first or the weather. “I do have a Publishing since 1993 Ichapter of his first book. habit of choosing topics that I Peter Geye’s 2010 debut, think have a beautiful bunch The River Cities’ Reader is an independent newspaper Safe from the Sea, concerns of words associated with published every other Thursday, and available free a father and son, but it them,” Geye said. “Certainly, throughout the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. quickly establishes another the nautical themes have that. © 2012 River Cities’ Reader character: Minnesota’s I think it’s sort of like the North Shore, hanging over first ingredient for writing: AD DEADLINE: Lake Superior on its way to Find a bunch of beautiful 5 p.m. Wednesday prior to publication Canada. words.” This sort of language The son, Noah, has just – attempting to “put the PUBLISHER arrived in Duluth. Geye inexpressible into words,” he Todd McGreevy sets the scene: “Now he said – is less descriptive than could see the lake, a dark evocative, verbally painting or EDITOR and undulating line that photographing. Kathleen McCarthy rolled onto the shore. The Beyond a man-versus- concussions were met with a nature theme, Geye is also an EDITORIAL hiss as the water sieved back incisive observer of people Managing Editor: Jeff Ignatius • [email protected] through the pebbled beach. and towns, and a sure-footed Arts Editor, Calendar Editor: Mike Schulz • [email protected] The fog had a crystalline writer. In the first pages sharpness, and he could feel of Safe from the Sea, the Contributing Writers: Amy Alkon, Rob Brezsny, Lynn Campbell, Michelle Garrison, Rich Miller, Frederick Morden, Bruce Walters, on his cheeks the drizzle Photo by Matt and Jenae Batt precise but seemingly casual Thom White carried by the wind. It all For Geye, northern Minnesota can language belies the decade felt so familiar, and he thought, I resemble be both unforgiving and ripe with the book took to write: “The manholes ADVERTISING this place. And then, My father, he was opportunity. He said family vacations to blowing steam might have been freeing Account Executive: inhabited by it.” ghosts.” The first conversation we see Jason Farrell • [email protected] the area inspired “this sense of awe that Advertising Coordinator: Nathan Klaus Both of those italicized statements I’ve had since I was a kid. And I still have between father and son – in a bar at could apply to Geye, who will be reading it now. ... I get this feeling in my gut when 10 a.m. – efficiently sketches a soured from his work November 29 as part of I’m there, and this sense of diminishment relationship with just a few lines of Advertising rates, publishing schedule, demographics, the River Readings at Augustana series. mundane but telling dialogue: “I’d offer and more are available at in myself and the people of the world. QCAdvertising.com In a phone interview last week, the And I think that if I didn’t have that, I to buy you a drink,” Dad says, “but you’ve Minneapolis-based author discussed the wouldn’t be so inclined to write about it. already got your juice.” And then there’s DESIGN/PRODUCTION importance of the North Shore and the ... If you’re there at the right time and the the child’s cutting insight: “The old man’s Art Director, Production Manager: Shawn Eldridge • wilderness above it as a place (to him) right place, you can be caught completely drunkenness had always struck Noah [email protected] and a setting (for his two published out of time. ... There’s something pretty as cumulative. ... [T]he years had surely Graphic Artist: Nathan Klaus • [email protected] novels and the one currently in progress). magical about that.” added up to something, to some soggy He said either he or his editor came up The literary appeal, he said, is “that history that diminished the old man.” ADMINISTRATION with the term “Northern Gothic” to sense of a large space in a wilderness, The 42-year-old Geye said his first Business Manager: Kathleen McCarthy describe his books – a descendant of and people trying to carve their way novel required 10 drafts over those Office Administrator, Classifieds Manager, Circulation Manager: the Southern Gothic of such writers as onto the landscape and succeeding or 10 years – figuring out what the book Rick Martin • [email protected] William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, was about, but also learning to write Distribution: William Cook, Cheri DeLay, Greg FitzPatrick, not succeeding to different degrees. ... Tyler Gibson, Daniel Levsen, J.K. Martin, Jay Strickland and Cormac McCarthy. Not only are the characters up against as he went along. Because he and his This isn’t “gothic” in a horror sense, each other, but they’re up against the father had and have a close, healthy but in the way environment blends with, landscape and – in the case of Lake bond, he said, writing about a fractured reflects, and influences character and Superior – the water. It helps to create relationship was initially a challenge. action. As Bradford Morrow and Patrick vivid and intense fiction.” Writers are taught nearly universally, McGrath wrote in The New Gothic: That place also lends itself to after all, to write what they know. “I was “[C]limate, landscape, architecture, professions with poetic lexicons – logging just learning at that point in my writing genealogy, and psychology seem to bleed and shipping, for instance. Standard life to trust my imagination, and to let into one another until it is impossible to language fails to adequately capture those conversations happen outside of distinguish a figure from its metaphors.” frequently harsh and extreme conditions Continued On Page 45 6 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com 2012 Winter Calendar Page 6 Page 20 Page 25 Page 33 Page 6 Page 22 Page 29 Page 35 Page 12 Page 23 Page 30 Page 37 Page 18 Page 25 Page 32 Page 39

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Post Racial, My Ass, Thu Dec 13 thru Sun Dec 16. featuring the works of Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.; free, Harlem Globetrotters, basketball and comedy Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines with the legendary athletes; $19-96; for tickets, call St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, 5pm 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, Quad City Woodturners Exhibit @ Quad City Arts at the Airport through January 1 Fri Jan 25. IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Sat Jan 5. tour providing an introduction to the “Portrait of [email protected], Village Theatre, 2113 E Rascal Flatts, country-music superstars in concert, Maquoketa” exhibit, featuring highlights of works; hot 11th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.robb-designs. February & March with an opening set by The Band Perry; for tickets, call chocolate available; free with museum admission; for com, 6pm Sat Dec 1. 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(Masqc) Meeting, a networking group where sau.edu/catich, 4pm Fri Mar 1. and more; for information, call 563-263-8895 or Artist Reception - Senior Honors Exhibits, local artists can get in touch with other artists Reception: The Deacon’s Seat, held in 563-263-9978, Downtown Muscatine, Muscatine, IA, featuring the work of SAU students graduating with and exchange talents, ideas, and crafts, free; for conjunction with the painting and drawing exhibit by http://www.muscatineartscouncil.org, Jan 25 thru degrees in fine arts, graphic design, and book arts; information, call 563-326-1333, RME Community Fred Stonehouse; for information, call 563-333-6444 Sun Jan 27. free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail Stage, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. or e-mail [email protected], Catich Gallery - St. Shinedown & Three Days Grace, multi-platinum- [email protected], Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose rivermusicexperience.org, 6pm Thu Dec 6. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, selling rockers in concert, with an opening set by University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http:// Gallery Hop!, arts & crafts, vendors, demonstrations, http://www.sau.edu/catich, 5pm Fri Mar 1. P.O.D.; $25-40.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i www.sau.edu/catich, 5pm Fri Nov 30. live performances, and more in numerous District wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Final Fridays at Bucktown, exhibits, venues; free; for information, call 309-788-6311, The iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Fri Feb 1. demonstrations, and more, Bucktown Center for District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http:// Outlying Areas the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. www.ridistrict.com, 5pm Fri Dec 7. November & December bucktownarts.com, 6pm Fri Nov 30. Opening Reception: Jean Johnson - Lori Miller, Handmade City Holiday 2012 Arts & meet the artists, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and Tandem Gallery Talk, a walk-through of the Crafts Show, over 35 artists from around the caricatures by Bill Douglas, MidCoast Gallery West, exhibitions “Leslie Hewitt: Untitled (Structures)” and Quad Cities will be selling their one-of-a-kind 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www. “The Whole World Was Watching: Civil Rights-Era OPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS handmade creations; free; for information, e-mail midcoast.org, 6pm Fri Dec 7. 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Thursdays at the Figge, on Thursdays; art-themed Adults’ Night, featuring fashion, music, poetry and Art Bites: “Marvin Cone” with CRMA Curator, activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for live body-art performances; with presentations by January Sean Ulmer, a closer look at an aspect of the information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 Staci’s Happy Hoops, the folk-rock stylings of Busted exhibition “Marvin Cone: An American Master”; free; Thursdays at the Figge, on Thursdays; art- W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum. Chandeliers, Bottoms Up QC Burlesque, poetry with for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, org, 5pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Dec 27. Mona Ritemon, refreshments, and more; $22-24; for Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Weekly Figge Exhibition Tour, a docent-led tickets and information, call 562-477-4965 or e-mail http://www.crma.org, 12:15pm Wed Dec 5. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 7 8 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com January & February THEATRE by Mike Schulz [email protected] Art Bites: Program with CRMA Executive Director Terry Pitts, Pitts takes you through one of OPENINGS/GALLERY EVENTS CRMA’s latest exhibitions; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Santa? Outlying Areas Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 12:15pm November & December Wed Jan 2. Miracle on 34th Street, at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse Fall Student Exhibition Reception, for Art Lover’s Book Club: Provenance - How a Con information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern through December 30 Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http:// Art, a discussion of Laney Sallsbury’s and Aly Sujo’s www.desmoinesartcenter.org, 5pm Wed Dec 5. book; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar he Circa ’21 Din- for which feel so forced, Reception: Kate Van Steenhuyse, for painting Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, ner Playhouse and the songs for which exhibit, Iowa Hall Gallery, Kirkwood Community IA, http://www.crma.org, 4pm Thu Jan 17. opened its presen- are so relentlessly blah, College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, Art Bites: Program with CRMA Curator Sean T Ulmer, Ulmer takes you through one of CRMA’s latest tation of Miracle on 34th that I could barely glean http://www.kirkwood.edu, 11am Thu Dec 6. “The Whole World Was Watching” Lecture, exhibitions; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Street on November 9, what made the movie a with Michelle White, curator of Houston’s Menil Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar and if you’re familiar holiday perennial in the Collection; an illustrated lecture about the Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 12:15pm Wed Feb 6. Exhibition Preview Reception for “I AM: Prints with the 1947 film clas- first place. Circa ’21’s exhibition, the role of photography and media during the civil rights movements, and the history by Elizabeth Catlett”, exhibition of 28 prints by the sic this musical version presentation, directed of art and activism at the Menil Collection; for world-renowned sculptor and printmaker; free; for is based on, you should and choreographed information, call 515-277-4405, Levitt Auditorium information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum know that Laila Haley, by Ann Nieman, - Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Avenue, Des of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. crma.org, 5pm Fri Feb 15. who portrays Susan is a mostly solid Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, 6:30pm Thu Dec 13. Walker, isn’t on a par John Payonk and Grace Moore attempt at disguising Lecture on “The Whole World Was Watching: with the movie’s Natalie the depressing Civil Rights-Era Photographs from the EXHIBITS & SHOWS Wood. She’s actually so mediocrity of Willson’s Menil Collection”, Michelle White delivers an Scott & Rock Island Counties achievement, with costumer Gregory illustrated lecture about the exhibition, the role much better than Wood that it’s not even of photography and media during the Civil Rights Currently on Display funny. Hiatt’s contributions (especially the movement, and the history of art and activism at the Haley, however, is funny, as well pig-ballerina and scary-ass-blue-monkey Menil Collection, Houston; for information, call 515- Physiognomie: Portraits of Imaginary Women and Girls, drawings by leslie Bell, Art Professor as polished, and charming, and, designs of the show’s toy-themed 277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, Emeritus at St. Ambrose University; complex aspects unfortunately, one of scant few reasons Dream Ballet) aiding enormously. Yet 6:30pm Thu Dec 13. of personality are embodied in facial expression, to catch Circa ’21’s holiday offering. on opening night, the disguise was just Art Lover’s Book Club: Master of Shadows, gesture, hair style, tattoos, and dress; for information, about all I saw – a group of talented a discussion of Mark Lamster’s book; free; for call 309-200-0978, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock As most of you likely know, Susan, in Island, IL, http://www.rozztox.com, Wed Nov 21 thru professionals trying, occasionally in information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Miracle on 34th Street, is the little girl Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, Sun Nov 25. who becomes convinced that the Santa vain, to make a show play better than it http://www.crma.org, 4pm Thu Dec 20. Rachael Mullins - Jessica Perry, mixed media Claus at Macy’s department store is the should. (The fault may not rest entirely by Mullins, photography by Perry, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. genuine article (and – Spoiler Alert – he with Willson; I’ve now seen three midcoast.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Nov 30. is), and with her comedic cynicism, separate musical takes on Miracle, and snappy banter, and penchant for calling none of them has managed to capture the her mother “Doris,” Susan could easily tale’s inherent sweetness.) An Original wqpt.org come off as unbearably precocious. It’s I could compose a lengthy list of this Miracle’s narrative failings, from the Duckumentary a trap that even the adorable Wood On PBS’ award-winning series Nature couldn’t quite evade, yet while Haley is blitheness with which important plot never less than endearing here, that’s points – especially those involving Santa’s imposed hospitalization at Bellevue never all she is. Appearing whip-smart Thursday, December 6 | 7PM and more believably naturalistic than – are established and wrapped up to most of the adults around her, the young the awkward and rather unpleasant performer makes Susan’s wiser-than-her- courtship written for romantic leads Doris Walker and Fred Gaily. (I know years bearing seem like the inevitable wqpt.org byproduct of a sensible and actively that Miracle is a period piece and all, curious mind, and her lovely singing but I still wish that Doris didn’t fall voice is clear and deservedly confident. for this Marine-corps veteran – a With the clever and focused Haley in man who condescendingly calls the the role, I was grateful for Susan’s every thirtysomething mother “little girl” – so moment on stage. Why oh why – at least quickly after he “comically” threatened for the sake of Circa ’21’s production to punch her in the nose.) But beyond – did composer/book writer Meredith the weakness of Willson’s score, with Willson have to forget about Susan for its songs that are superfluous at best his musical’s entire last half-hour? and actively irritating at worst, the If you weren’t aware that The Music show’s biggest detriment is that few of Man creator Willson ever wrote a its characters appear to be participating in the same show, and sadly, this musical called Miracle on 34th Street, consequently holds true for Nieman’s Wednesday that’s because he didn’t, as this 1963 December 5 | 10PM cast. POOR KIDS work actually opened on Broadway This FRONTLINE program was taped in the Quad Cities. Erin Churchill, of whom I will always under the generically awful title Here’s be an unapologetically biased fan, imbues Love. But even though Willson’s book An intimate portrait of the economic crisis as Doris with delightful, tough-talking (despite Susan’s odd vanishing act) it’s rarely seen, through the eyes of children. moxie and His Girl Friday sass, and she’s remains relatively faithful to the movie’s FRONTLINE follows three young girls growing very nicely paired opposite Don Denton’s script, that title is hardly the only thing Fred; while I may not have bought their up in the Quad Cities amidst their families’ separating the film from the stage struggles against financial ruin. experience, the plotting and dialogue Continued On Page 45

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Thorson at [email protected] or 309-796-5469, http://www.qcgardens.com, Wed Nov 21 thru Tue Wed Nov 21 thru Sat Feb 9. midcoast.org, Sat Dec 1 thru Thu Jan 31. ArtSpace Gallery, 6600 34th Ave., Building 4, Black Jan 1. Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture, Art from Life; Life from Art – A Harmonious Hawk College, Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, Wed Quad City Woodturners & Rug Hooking Exhibit, portraits included in the exhibition will feature images Partnership , exhibit of works by Glorie Iaccarino; Nov 21 thru Fri Dec 7. woodturning by the Quad City Woodturners, and the of celebrities, historical figures, and other personages for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Guitar Voices by Cedar River Artisans, painting, art of rug hooking by local and regional rug hooking whose public roles question the mimetic role of Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking by Bryan Davis, artisans; $1/hour parking fee; for information, call portraiture; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, Mon Dec 3 thru Fri Dean Dunkel, Michelle Paulos Fischer, Julia Kottal, 309-793-1213, ext. 108, Quad City Arts at the Airport, noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for Dec 28. Nancy Lindsay, Tom Newport, and Elizabeth Rhoads Quad City International Airport, Airport Rd, Moline, information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, Race Matters? Racism Matters! Post Racial, Read; free; for information, contact Zaiga Thorson at IL, http://www.quadcityarts.com, Wed Nov 21 thru 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed My Ass, exhibit featuring the works of Amos Paul [email protected] or 309-796-5469, ArtSpace Gallery, Tue Jan 1. Nov 21 thru Sun Feb 17. Kennedy, Jr.; free, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose 6600 34th Ave., Building 4, Black Hawk College, 2012 College Invitational, exhibit featuring the Artist Breaking Through, display of a public University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Moline, IL, Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Dec 7. best student work from Augustana College, Black sculpture by Omaha artist Les Bruning, one made of sau.edu/catich, Tue Jan 15 thru Fri Feb 22. Senior Honors Exhibit, exhibit of works by SAU Hawk College, Knox College, Monmouth College, St. galvanized steel and depicting an artist having a literal The Deacon’s Seat, exhibit of paintings and students graduating with degrees in fine arts, graphic Ambrose University, Scott Community College, and “breakthrough” a bright orange wall; for information, drawings by Fred Stonehouse; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm design, and book arts; for information, call 563-333- Western Illinois University; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu call 309-793-1213, ext. 108, i wireless Center, 1201 while school is in session; for information, call 563- 6444 or e-mail [email protected], Catich Gallery 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 333-6444 or e-mail [email protected], Catich - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http:// Augustana College Art Museum Collection, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, Tue Feb 26 Dec 14. figgeart.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Sun Jan 6. Tue.-Sat. noon-4pm when school is in session; free; for thru Thu Mar 7. Erased from the Landscape, an exhibition of 40 Rose Frantzen: Portrait of Maquoketa, exhibit information, call 309-794-7231, Augustana College 37th Annual Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition, color photographs, audio features, and text portraying of works suspended from the ceiling, forming an Art Museum, Centennial Hall Building, Rock Island, IL, annual juried competition open to visual artists the otherworldly realm of a nun’s existence, by intimate portrait of a small, close-knit community http://www.augustana.edu, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu residing within a 150-mile radius of the Quad Cities, Abbie Reese; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; for in Iowa; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun Mar 7. working in any media except video; Tue.-Sat. noon- information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108, Quad City noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art 4pm when school is in session; free; for information, Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, Collection, featuring installments on each floor of call 309-794-7231, Augustana College Art Museum, quadcityarts.com, Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Dec 28. 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed the library, with explanatory text panels; open noon Centennial Hall Building, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Jacki Olson - Emily Christenson - Bill Webster, Nov 21 thru Sun Jan 20. to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is augustana.edu, Tue Mar 5 thru Thu Mar 7. paintings and drawings by Olson and Christenson, Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7469, Outlying Areas sculpture by Webster; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; for Museum, a special exhibition of 27 priceless quilts, Thomas Tredway Library, Augustana College, Rock information, call 309.757.4775, renee grae gallery, with classic examples of many major quilt types from Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, Wed Nov 21 Currently on Display 1500 River Dr., Level 3, Moline, IL, http://www. the beginning of the 19th century to the end of the thru Thu Mar 7. Life’s Ebbs and Flows, sculpture exhibit by Julia reneegraegallery.com, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. 20th century; free with $4-7 museum admission; for Sculpting with Fiber, an exhibit of woven and Bailey; Mon.-Fr. 11am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun Jean Johnson - Lori Miller, MidCoast Gallery information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, embroidered textiles from the John Deere Art noon-4pm; , Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 12-4; for West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www. 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed Collection; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries midcoast.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. Nov 21 thru Sun Feb 3. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http:// Log Cabins over the Great River (Mississippi) Liberal Arts through the AGES: Interdisciplinary information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, www.thegalleriesdowntown.com, 2pm Wed Nov 21 Project, exhibit of works by members of the Art Histroical Inquiry 2012-13, exhibition examines 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed thru Sun Nov 25. Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild; many log cabin artwork dating from ancient through contemporary Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. Don’t miss these DOLAND JEWELERS special offers:

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Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442, Iowa Artists 2012: Print, works by artists living The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, and working in Iowa including relief,, Des Moines Art Iowa City, IA, http://www.thegalleriesdowntown.com, Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www. Wed Nov 21 thru Sat Dec 1. desmoinesartcenter.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Sun Jan Art About Town: Scenes and Un-Scenes, exhibit 13. of artwork by photographer Stephanie Funke Marvin Cone: An American Master, exhibit of of Manchester, IA and painter Adam Eikamp of works by the Cedar Rapids native and one of Iowa’s Dubuque; for information, call 917-715-7384 or e-mail most important artists; free; for information, call [email protected], Hotel Julien, 200 Main 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third St., Dubuque, IA, Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 5. Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Wed Nov Kate Van Steenhuyse, painting exhibit, Iowa Hall 21 thru Sun Jan 20. Gallery, Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Leslie Hewitt: Untitled (Structures), a film-based Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, series of silent vignettes partly inspired by Civil Rights- Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Dec 7. era photographs; for information, call 515-277-4405, Thomas Demand: Animations, exhibition of Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, the videos “Camera,” “Rain,” and “Pacific Sun”; Tue.-Fri. IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, Wed Nov 21 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. thru Sun Jan 27. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Napoleon and the Art of Propaganda, also Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, on display at the Iowa Memorial Union; the exhibit http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, Wed Nov 21 features more than 120 drawings, prints, painting, thru Sun Dec 16. sculptures, manuscripts, medals, and other objects; A Show of Hands: Ceramics from the Collection, includes works by some of the most important artists, featuring works donated by Iowa City resident and architects, and sculptors of the period, including long-time photographer Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret; Jacques-Louis David, Antonio Canova, Anne-Louis free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Girodet, Francois Gerard, Charles Percier, and Pierre- Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, Francois-Leonard Fontaine; for information, call 319- http://www.crma.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. 335-1727, University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum, 21 Joe Patrick: painting on… small oils and other Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City, IA, http://now.uiowa. collectibles, oil paintings and found-object art by the edu/2012/09/napol%C3%A9on-too-big-one-venue, Emeritus Professor at the School of Art and Art History Wed Nov 21 thru Tue Jan 29. at the University of Iowa; free; for information, call Clary Illian: A Potter’s Potter, exhibit of been 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar ceramics and pots in stoneware, porcelain, and Rapids, IA, http://www.legionarts.org, Wed Nov 21 earthenware; for information, call 319-366-7503, thru Mon Dec 31. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Lloyd Dunn: 55505 pareidolia, a visual essay, Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Wed Nov 21 thru meditation, and puzzle made up of found recordings Sun Feb 17. that include optically recorded sounds from narrative Art in Roman Life, over 50 works, including coins, films, field recordings of steam locomotives, and radio glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and transmissions from space; free; for information, call more; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, Rapids, IA, http://www.legionarts.org, Wed Nov 21 http://www.crma.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. thru Mon Dec 31. Gone to See the Elephant: The Civil War through Monica Correia and Terry Rathje: The Poetry the Eyes of Iowa Soldiers, the exhibit will examine of Form, exhibit featuring organic stuctures in three the important role of the State of Iowa and the scales: the smallest are vessels printed with a 3D UI during the war, and feature primary resources, printer, the intermediate size furniture and sculptural artifacts, historical documents, and educational objects, and the largest, structures viewers can enter; programming; visitors will see how Iowa soldiers free; for information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion experienced daily camp life, faced injuries on the Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. battlefield, survived prisoner camps, and longed for legionarts.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. home; for information, call 319-335-0546, University Shane McCallister: Harmony and Chaos, of Iowa Old Capitol Museum, 21 Old Capitol Museum, exhibit of works by an artist who paints or draws Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/oldcap, Wed Nov spontaneous abstract images, photographs them, 21 thru Thu Mar 7. and then reconfigures the images in Photoshop; Grant Wood: In Focus, culled from the museum’s free; for information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion extensive collection of works, this single-gallery Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. installation serves as a brief overview of the artistic legionarts.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. achievements of this important American painter; for Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum Museum & Library Collection, examples of fine, folk, of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. and decorative art, textiles embellished with beads crma.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. and embroidery, costumes, fine Royal Dux porcelain Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, pieces, glass and crystal, and more; for information, new takes on the important Iowa City artist; for call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. crma.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. Charles Barth: A Kaleidoscope of Culture, exhibit of richly colored tableaus influenced by Mexican Opening December thru February culture by retired faculty member at Mount Mercy Art About Town: Scenes and Un-Scenes, exhibit University; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, of artwork by photographer Stephanie Funke Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar of Manchester, IA and painter Adam Eikamp of Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Dubuque; for information, call 917-715-7384 or e-mail Sat Jan 5. [email protected], Pepper Sprout, 378 Main The Whole World Was Watching: Civil Rights-Era St., Dubuque, IA, Wed Dec 5 thru Mon Jan 7. 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Movie Reviews by Mike Schulzby Mike • [email protected] Schulz • [email protected] Abe, Honestly LINCOLN excellent endeavor THE TWILIGHT SAGA: since Schindler’s Steven Speilberg has never directed a List. BREAKING DAWN, PART 2 talkier movie than his presidential biopic There is, of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 Lincoln, and only on rare occasions, it seems course, a third opened this past weekend – had you heard? to me, has he directed a better one. major collaborator – and this final installment of Stephenie Arriving with a script by Pulitzer Prize on hand, and it Meyer adaptations ends with a de facto winner Tony Kushner – he of the two- will likely come curtain call for nearly every performer who part, six-and-a-half-hour stage experience as no shock to had a speaking line in any of the series’ five Angels in America – it was a fair guess that hear that Daniel films. It’s actually quite a lovely send-off Spielberg’s latest would be filled with its Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln Day-Lewis for fans, and one so generous that I won’t author’s signature brand of hauntingly inhabits the role spoil the fond farewell by discussing, yet evocative yet thrillingly precise verbiage, intimidatingly iconic figure so unassuming of Honest Abe with typically transcendent again, why this particular franchise just especially considering the film’s focus – the better to get the better of his political skill, effortlessly demonstrating Lincoln’s doesn’t work for me, or why I found director on one of the greatest speech-makers in adversaries – and one whose company is such a intelligence and wiliness and unimpeachable Bill Condon’s concluding chapter mostly human history. But despite their beautiful continual pleasure. strength of character. Yet prior to Lincoln, has underwhelming and tedious. (Long story partnership on 2005’s Munich, I couldn’t And “continual pleasure” pretty much this inarguably marvelous actor ever been short: The movie is more of the same, but have predicted that Spielberg would appear describes Lincoln itself, a two-and-a-half-hour quite so charming onscreen? With his serene, far less, as all of the really intriguing drama so at ease with, and enlivened by, Kushner’s history lesson that proves to also be, against courtly manner and fondness for rambling in Breaking Dawn apparently takes place in many scenes of wigged patriots arguing considerable odds, almost miraculously stories and off-color jokes – the one he tells the novel’s first half.) So as I bid a relieved on the House floor or debating morality in entertaining. With its cinematography by here involving a portrait of George Washington adieu to Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, shadowy rooms of the White House. Barring Janusz Kaminski and its faultless production and an outhouse is truly hilarious – Day-Lewis’ Taylor Lautner, and their vampire and a couple of brief, vivid visualizations of Civil design, the movie looks about as magnificent as Lincoln frequently suggests a friendly, small- lycanthrope pals, let me just say that Michael War combat, the “action” in Lincoln – which one would imagine possible, and Spielberg and town barber in the guise of a world leader, Sheen, as the threatening Volturi leader dramatizes our 16th president’s attempts Kushner wisely and generously supply laughs and is further humanized by his high, reedy Aro, is about as hysterically, flamboyantly to secure the votes necessary to abolish through a trio of Republican vote-wranglers voice that might almost be apologizing for the mesmerizing as you could want, and there slavery – is almost completely confined (the expert John Hawkes, Tim Blake Nelson, sentiments it’s uttering. You’re never in doubt was something quite sweet about the to the fervently delivered passion of its and James Spader) with comically unethical about Lincoln’s command and the respect he’s assemblage of supportive vampires who dialogue. Spielberg, however, directs these powers of persuasion. Yet from the fiery earned among friends and foes, but Day-Lewis’ show up to help our heroic Cullen crew proclamations, reminiscences, and verbal declarations of incensed abolitionist Thaddeus secret weapon in the constant sense of empathy from all around the world. You’ll recognize assaults with much the same immediacy and Stevens (an extraordinarily fine Tommy Lee he engenders; you fully enjoy this Lincoln’s the Irish vampire by his green sweater and raw, explosive power found in Saving Private Jones) to the stark horror of the Civil War presence, and when he’s anguished, as the man puckish wool cap. Ryan’s opening beachfront massacre; words battlefields to the quiet images of Lincoln is in several beautifully written scenes opposite undeniably matter here, and Lincoln’s helmer pondering his country’s future or merely sitting his damaged wife Mary (a spectacularly fierce, For reviews of Skyfall, The Sessions, and is smart enough to curtail his penchant for with youngest son Tad (Gulliver McGrath) on tragic Sally Field), your heart breaks along other current releases, visit RiverCitiesReader. visual fireworks and simply let Kushner’s his lap, I don’t think there was even a moment with his. A number of actors, maybe, could com words, and the movie’s exceptionally strong here that I wanted to see end. You may enter have played the role with equal intensity and cast, do their work. The film is an epic, Lincoln expecting it to be good for you, but it oratorical finesse, but perhaps only Day- Follow Mike on Twitter at Twitter.com/ but it’s an unexpectedly intimate epic, and won’t take long to realize that, instead, it’s just Lewis would have thought to make such an MikeSchulzNow. probably Spielberg’s most consistently plain good. Awfully damned good, actually. Listen to Mike every Friday at 9am on ROCK 104-9 FM with Dave & Darren 12 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Collage “Mini Class” with Mary Zeran, experiment with methods like drawing, painting, layering, and cutting to create a beautiful collage that has special meaning to you; $20; for information and EXHIBITS & SHOWS to register, call 319-363-0053 or e-mail maryzeran@ yahoo.com, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Outlying Areas Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 5:30pm Opening December thru February Thu Jan 10. Found Object Jewelry “Mini Class” with Mary I AM: Prints by Elizabeth Catlett, exhibition Zeran, tackle the fundamentals of beginning of 28 prints by the world-renowned sculptor and jewelry making using found objects instead of printmaker; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar precious metals and stones; techniques include cold Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, connections, riveting, hinges, and simple clasps; $20; IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Feb 16 thru Thu Mar 7. for information and to register, call 319-363-0053 or e-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids Museum CLASSES of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. crma.org, 5:30pm Thu Feb 7. Scott & Rock Island Counties Holiday Origami Cards with Japanese Brush CALLS FOR ENTRY Writing Workshop, Japanese artist Anna Ito, executive Seeking Applicants for the Herbert Hoover director of Japan Brush Writing Association USA National Historic Site’s 2013 Artist-in-Residence division, will help students add new flair and create Program, thru Feb. 1; seeking writers, composers, one-of-a-kind cards adorned with beautiful Japanese and visual and performing artists whose work can brush writing and unique origami shapes; students be inspired by the history and beauty of Herbert will learn the basic strokes of the Japanese alphabet Hoover National Historic Site; the park offers two plus origami paper folding techniques as taught by residencies of two to eight weeks each from April instructor Anna Ito; $35-40 plus $20 materials fee; for through September; for information, call 319-643- information and to register, call 563-326-7804 x 2045 7866, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, off I-80 at or e-mail [email protected]., Figge Art exit 254, West Branch, IA, http://www.nps.gov/heho/ Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart. supportyourpark/artist-in-residence-program.htm, org, 10:30am Sat Dec 1. Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Feb 1. Autumn Winds, an art therapy workshop for Dubuquefest Call for Artists, the DubuqueFest cancer patients and survivors, led by Jacki Olson; Fine Arts Festival is accepting applications for the 36th explore the fluidity of fall rains, autumn colors, and annual juried fine art fair scheduled for May 18 & 19; movement with watercolor, mixed media, and works all interested fine artists and fine-craft artisans are on paper; for information and to register, call 309-781- encouraged to apply; the fair features the work of 85 6227, Trinity Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, 4112 artists & artisans from across the region, with $1,000 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://livingproofexhibit. cash prizes awarded to Best in Show, Second Place, & November 17 - December 8 squarespace.com/classes/, 1pm Tue Dec 4. Third Place during an artist’s appreciation reception All QC Walgreens & Pastel Portraits Workshop, learn layering, on May 19; $110 application fee, $15 jury fee; for blending, textural techniques, and more that will information, contact Paula Neuhaus at 563-564-5290 Select Chevy Locations help you model richly colored, realistic portraits; with or [email protected], http://www.dubuquefest. instructor and French pastel artist Cecile Houel; $110- org, Wed Nov 21 thru Fri Feb 15. Want to make a difference this holiday season? YOU can be Santa to 120; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, a local senior who needs a friend during the holidays when you http://figgeart.org, 9am Sat Jan 5. participate in the “Be a Santa to a Senior” gift program. Bottlecap Art Workshop, for information, call 563- 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning From November 17th to December 8th, go to any of the Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Quad Cities Walgreens or Select Chevy Dealers, take a name com, 9am Sat Jan 26. CONCERTS off the Senior Santa tree, buy a gift from their wish list, and Faux Finish Workshop, learn tips, tricks, and Scott & Rock Island Counties techniques that will help you create the look of wood, return it. It’s that simple. marble, fabric, and more on your walls and furniture; November & December students will practice and perfect techniques presented Black Hawk College Student Piano Recital, For more information go to CasiSeniors.org or call 563-386-7477 in class on plaster boards provided; with instructor for information, call Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478, Mary Stringer; $50-60; for information and to register, or call Home Instead at 563-359-0027. Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Mon Nov 26. Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, 10am Sat Jan 26. EOTO, electronica and dubstep improv musicians Draw, Draw, Draw!, Thursdays thru Feb. 28; in concert, with openers Jantsen and Ghost Science; perfect your skills in perspective, composition, and $22-25; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333, value/shading in this winter pick-me-up drawing The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, experience; using graphite and pen & ink students will http://www.redstoneroom.com, 8:30pm Wed Nov 28. draw from still-life assemblages and unique objects Native American Songs & Stories, an evening that will challenge and inspire; with instructor Gloria of storytelling, singing and sharing with Thunder Burlingame; $65-75; for information and to register, Medicine drum group for Native American Heritage call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Month; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, 6pm Thu Feb 7. Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Figure Drawing, on Tuesdays; students will draw Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Wed from an unclothed model in a professional studio Nov 28. environment; this facilitated experience will include 12 Gifts of Christmas, New Anthem presents a multiple poses from warm-up gesture sketches to holiday celebration featuring Grammy Award winners longer poses for finished drawings; with instructor Sponsored by: Steven Curtis Chapman and Laura Story, storytellers Meg Hollister; $20/3 classes/student, $30/3 classes/ around Patsy Clairmont, Luci Swindoll, Marilyn adult, $12/single session; for information and to Meberg, and Mary Beth Chapman, comedienne Anita register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W Renfroe, illusionist Harris III, and host Lisa Whelchel of 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, 6pm Tue TV’s “The Facts of Life”; $20-125; for tickets, call 800- Feb 12 thru Tue Mar 5. 965-9324, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, Outlying Areas http://www.NewAnthem.com, 7pm Fri Nov 30. Jon Eric, a Brown Bag Lunch concert with the Painting on Acetate “Mini Class” with Mary banjo player and guitarist; bring a sack lunch; free; Zeran, learn how acetate can be cut with scissors, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public layered, and combined in amazing ways; $20; for Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// information and to register, call 319-363-0053 or www.bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Fri Nov 30. e-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids Museum Christmas at Augustana, holiday numbers by the of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Symphony crma.org, 5:30pm Thu Dec 13. Orchestra, Augustana Choir, Ascension Singers, Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 13 Cantilena Augustana, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, and the Wennerberg Men’s Chorus; Fri. 8pm, Sat. 4pm; MUSIC by Mike Schulz $10-20; for information and tickets, call 309-794-7306, [email protected] Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/tickets, Fri Nov 30 and Sat Dec 1. Not-So-Silent Nights Future Rock, electronica and progressive- rock musicians in concert; $10-12; for tickets and Holiday Concerts in the Quad Cities and Surrounding Areas information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www. ur area’s roster 15), while Rock Island’s the joyous, string-filled sounds of the rivermusicexperience.org, 10pm Fri Nov 30. of holiday- Circa ’21 Dinner Davenport Zither Ensemble Holiday Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III - Shakespeare in Concert, featuring conductor Othemed Playhouse houses a Concert (December 2), while Rock Mark Russell Smith and singers from the University of concerts, which began touring sensation of Island's Church of Peace welcomes guest Minnesota Opera Theatre and Quad City Choral Arts, with November 17’s its own, offering two flutist Walter Haedrich in its Candlelight and a program including the Scherzo and famous annual Holiday Pops performances with the Christmas Concert (December 6). If, Wedding March from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” at the i wireless Center, musical and comedic however, you’re looking for holiday music and a semi-staged and costumed performance of will continue at the show-stoppers of of a more bluegrass-y nature, you’re sure Verdi’s Falstaff in celebration of the composer’s 200th Moline venue with Branson on the Road: to find it in the Iowa Theatre Artists birthday; $10-53; for information, call 563-322-0931, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// November 30’s 12 Gifts Christmas Style Company presentations of The Great www.qcsymphony.com, 7:30pm Sat Dec 1. of Christmas, a New (December 13 and Bluegrass Herons Acoustic Christmas Trampled Under Foot, concert with the 2008 Anthem presenta- 14). The theatre’s sister Concert (December 14 through 16), events winners of the International Blues Challenge; $10-12; tion emceed by Lisa venue, the Circa ’21 preceded at that Amana-based venue by for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http:// Whelchel of The Facts Speakeasy, will present the annual delights of Lynne Rothrock’s www.rivermusicexperience.org, 8pm Sat Dec 1. of Life fame and show- a holiday-tune cabaret Christmas Cabaret (December 7 through Black Hawk College String Orchestra Concert, casing performances that finds members 9). for information, call Jim Crowder at 563-332-5879, Steven Curtis Chapman First Congregational Church - Moline, 2201 7th by, among others, con- of the Miracle on But our area’s student choirs aren’t about Avenue, Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 4pm Sun temporary Christian artists and Grammy 34th Street cast and Circa ’21’s wait staff to let adults bogart all the holiday-music Dec 2. Award winners Steven Curtis Chapman of Bootleggers celebrating Christmas at fun, as you’ll see when the Bettendorf Davenport Zither Ensemble Annual Holiday and Laura Story. the Speakeasy (December 6). Galesburg’s Public Library hosts the Bettendorf Concert, collaboration with the Bee Sharps; free with museum admission, for information, call 563-322-8844, Those are impressive headliners. But Orpheum Theatre, meanwhile, hosts a Middle School Holiday Concert German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., when it comes to gifts of a musical nature, family-friendly concert headlining actual (December 13), and the Moline Public Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 2pm Sun Dec 2. 12 is really low-balling it; the Quad Cities blood-relation musicians – a whopping Library treats visitors to the Moline High Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks and its neighboring burgs will actually School Chamber Choir’s Songs of the III - Shakespeare in Concert, featuring conductor nine of ’em – in the touring production Mark Russell Smith and singers from the University of be hosting more than two dozen holiday The Lowe Family: Christmas Spectacular Season (December 14). Older students Minnesota Opera Theatre and Quad City Choral Arts, concerts between November 30 and (December 15). will showcase their and a program including the Scherzo and famous December 22, among them even more Yet there will also be vocal gifts in the Wedding March from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” engagements featuring nationally beloved plenty of homegrown First Congregational and a semi-staged and costumed performance of singers and musicians. musical talent on display Church of Moline’s Verdi’s Falstaff in celebration of the composer’s 200th For country-music fans, performers this season, starting with presentation of the birthday; $10-53; for information, call 563-322-0931, don’t get much more beloved than the Orpheum’s vocal- Black Hawk College Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 2pm Wynonna (Judd, that is), and the ensemble showcase Holiday Choral Sun Dec 2. chart-topping singer will share songs Choral Dynamics: Concert (December Black Hawk College Student Vocal Recital, of the season in her forthcoming Christmas Around the 6), while both for information, call Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, Wynonna’s Rockin’ Christmas concerts World (November 30 student vocalists IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Mon Dec 3. at the Riverside Casino & Event Center through December 2). and instrumentalists Black Hawk College Community Band Concert, (December 8 and 9). One day prior to The following weekend display their for information, call Jim Crowder at 563-332-5879, Wyonna’s area arrival, an internationally will find a troupe of area musical prowess Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Tue acclaimed jazz and R&B chanteuse will crooners entertaining at Davenport’s St. Dec 4. take the Riverside stage in her touring guests at Colona’s Ambrose University St. Ambrose University Student Recitals, free; show Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time Is Lavender Crest Winery in the annual SAU for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Here (December 7), an event in Hancher Diane Reeves Christmas Showcase Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, in the annual Christmas http://www.sau.edu, 7:30pm Tue Dec 4. Auditorium’s Visiting Artists Series. And with the Quad City (December 7). Flute and Clarinet Choirs Recital, free; for heading north to Cedar Rapids, not only Singers presentations (December 7 And wrapping up the holiday-concert information, e-mail [email protected] will CSPS/Legion Arts deliver a night and 8). And the weekend after that, the season at my alma mater, Rock Island’s or call 309-794-7833, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. with the Celtic talents of Irish Christmas professional vocal ensemble the Nova Augustana College has no fewer than three augustana.edu/music, 8pm Wed Dec 5. in America (December 2), but the city’s Singers will perform its annual A Nova annual events on its docket: the vocal- and Black Hawk College Holiday Choral Concert, for Paramount Theatre will host a trio of Christmas concerts – one at Galesburg’s instrumental-music blend of Christmas at information, call Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478, First holiday treats: the music-and-dance magic First Lutheran Church (December 15) and Augustana (November 30 and December Congregational Church - Moline, 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Thu Dec 6. of Orchestra Iowa’s Holiday Spectacular the other at Davenport’s St. Paul Lutheran 1), the story of Christ’s birth told in the Christmas at the Speakeasy, holiday revue (December 15 and 16), seasonal piano Church (December 14). readings and songs of Lessons & Carols featuring the Circa ‘21 Bootleggers and cast members tunes with Jim Brickman: On a Winter’s Another of the city’s churches gets (December 13), and the Handel Oratorio from the theatre’s “Miracle on 34th Street”; $13-15; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 extension Night (December 22), and even more into the holiday-concert spirit when Society’s seasonal presentation of Handel’s 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, ivory-tickling – blended with spirited Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church iconic The Messiah (December 8 and 9). A IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7pm Thu Dec 6. vocalizing – in Jim McDonough & His hosts five separate choirs in its 23rd- seasonal masterpiece performed by more St. Ambrose University Christmas Showcase, Orchestra & Singers: Holiday Grande annual seasonal offering, this one titled than 250 voices? That seems plenty worthy featuring the University Chorale, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, SAU-Community Symphony (December 9). I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day of a “Ha-a-a-allelujah!” Orchestra, as well as the Jazz Ensemble, STAMVOJA, After the pianist’s Cedar Rapids stop, (December 15). Across town, the German and Bee Sharp; free; for information, contact Terri Davenport’s Adler Theatre will also play American Heritage Center will follow its For more information on our area’s holiday Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 host to Jim McDonough & His Orchestra concerts, see the Music section of our events Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm participatory, family-oriented Christmas Fri Dec 7. & Singers: Holiday Grande (December Carol Sing-Along (December 1) with calendar, beginning on page 12. 14 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com improvisation; for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 6pm Sat Dec 29. CONCERTS Dr. Zhivegas, New Year’s event concert event with the St. Louis-based dance band; $25-55; Scott & Rock Island Counties for information, call 800-724-5825, Quad-Cities November & December Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://bettendorf.isleofcapricasinos. Handel’s Messiah, annual performance of com, 8pm Mon Dec 31. Handel’s masterpiece by the Handel Oratorio Society Good Rockin’ Live: A Salute to Sun Records & featuring a 250-voice chorus; with soloists Emily the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, an explosive rock ‘n’ roll Truckenbrod, soprano, Amanda Crider, mezzo- celebration performed by Robert Shaw & the Lonely soprano, William Ferguson, tenor, and Philip Zawisza, Street Band; 7:30pm doors, 8-9pm buffet, 9:15pm baritone; Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-20; for tickets show; party favors, champagne toast, balloon drop, SUN. DEC. 2 • 7PM | ADLER THEATRE – DAVENPORT and information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial Hall, and more; $77-40; for tickets and information, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner BOX OFFICE | TICKETMASTER.COM | | 800-745-3000 http://www.augustana.edu/x15671.xml, Sat Dec 8 DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS! CALL 563-326-8522 Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Presented by and Sun Dec 9. a circa21.com, 9:15pm Mon Dec 31. Branson on the Road - Christmas Style, old- The Candymakers & The Gratest Story Ever presentation fashioned holiday country music and comedy; Thu. Told, playing the Redstone Room’s New Year’s $22.50-27.50, 7pm; Fri. $41.28, 11:45am buffet, 1pm Eve Party; $15-20; for information and tickets, call performance; for tickets and information, call 309- 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, 786-7733, ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Thu 9:30pm Mon Dec 31. Dec 13 and Fri Dec 14.. Lessons and Carols, the Augustana Chamber January Singers and Campus Ministries present the story of Christ’s birth in readings and song; 4 & 8pm; free; for Samantha Fish, concert with the Kansas City- information, call 309-794-7306, Ascension Chapel, based blues singer/songwriter; $10; for tickets Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone http://www.augustana.edu, Thu Dec 13. Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Moline High School Chamber Choir: Songs rivermusicexperience.org, 8pm Sat Jan 5. of the Season, a Brown Bag lunch concert; free; for Rascal Flatts, country-music superstars in information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, concert, with an opening set by The Band Perry; for 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 com, 12pm Fri Dec 14. River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, A Nova Christmas, annual holiday concert with 7pm Fri Jan 11. the professional vocal ensemble the Nova Singers; The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 $15-18; for tickets and information, call 309-341- piece big band will be playing all your favorites from 7038 or email [email protected]; St. Paul Lutheran the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, Church, 2136 N,. Brady St., Dfavenport, IA, http:// Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan www.novasingers.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 14. Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $12-15; for tickets The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The piece big band will be playing all your favorites from Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, http://www.circa21.com, 6pm Fri Jan 11. Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Bucktown Revue, monthly celebration of Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $12-15; for tickets Mississippi River Valley folk music and culture, and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The featuring music, storytelling, poetry, and humor; Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, with emcee Scott Tunnicliff and music by the http://www.circa21.com, 6pm Fri Dec 14. Barley House Band and Milltown; $12 at the door; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, the for information, e-mail [email protected], church’s 23rd annual Christmas concert, with Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, performances by the Sanctuary Choir, Chamber IA, 7pm Fri Jan 18. Chorale, Celebration Singers, Cecelian Carolers, David G. Smith, concert with the folk singer/ Cathedral Choir of Young Men and Boys, Vesper songwriter; bring a sack lunch; free; for information, Bells, organ, and orchestra; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 4pm; call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 for information, call 563-326-1691, First Presbyterian Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Church of Davenport, 1702 Iowa St., Davenport, IA, bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Fri Jan 25. http://www.fpcdavenport.org, 7:30pm Sat Dec 15 and Sat Dec 16. February & March Jim McDonough and His Orchestra & Singers: Shinedown & Three Days Grace, multi-platinum- Holiday Grande 2012, an all-new stage production selling rockers in concert, with an opening set by featuring McDonough, his 14-piece orchestra, and P.O.D.; $25-40.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i a cast of singers and dancers performing Christmas wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. music and other all-time favorites; proceeds benefit iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Fri Feb 1. Camp Courageous of Iowa; $31-36; for tickets, Traces, concert with the women’s a cappella call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., singing group; free, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 2:30pm University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http:// Sat Dec 15. www.sau.edu, 7pm Tue Feb 5. Bucktown Revue, monthly celebration of The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 Mississippi River Valley folk music and culture, piece big band will be playing all your favorites from featuring music, storytelling, poetry, and humor; the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, with emcee Scott Tunnicliff and music by the Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Barley House Band and Milltown; $12 at the door; Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $12-15; for tickets for information, e-mail [email protected], and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, IA, 7pm Fri Dec 21. http://www.circa21.com, 6pm Fri Feb 8. The Cerny Brothers, noted Americana and Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks folk musicians in concert; $8-10; for information IV - Valentine’s Day, featuring conductor Mark and tickets, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Russell Smith and swing-era favorites from Five Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www. By Design, with a program including Weber’s rivermusicexperience.org, 8pm Sat Dec 22. “Invitation to the Dance,” Bernstein’s “West Side Story: Winter Blues at RME Blues Jam, concert with Symphonic Dances,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz from the students taking vocal and instrumental (guitar, Swan Lake”; for information, call 563-322-0931, Adler bass, harmonica, keyboards and drums) workshops, Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. with concentration on blues composition and qcsymphony.com, 7:30pm Sat Feb 9. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 15

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Sun Feb 24. band; $13-$25; for tickets and information, call 563- Irish Christmas in America, top Irish musicians, Scott & Rock Island Counties Maroon 5, chart-topping pop rockers in concert, 652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., singers, and dancers in a performance rich in history, February & March with opening sets by Neon Trees and Owl City; $35- Maquoketa, IA, http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter. humor, and energy; $30-35; for tickets and information, 77.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, com, 7pm Sat Nov 24. call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter. Jake McVey, $13; chart-topping country musician Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.legionarts.org, 7pm Sun IV - Valentine’s Day, featuring conductor Mark Russell com, 8pm Fri Mar 1. in concert; for information and tickets, call 319-366- Dec 2. Smith and swing-era favorites from Five By Design, St. Ambrose University Jazz Ensemble/ 8203, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Andy Statman Trio, concert with award-winning with a program including Weber’s “Invitation to the STAMVOJA Winter Concert, instrumental ensemble IA, http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 8pm Sat mandolinist and clarinetist and his ensemble; $25-27.50; Dance,” Bernstein’s “West Side Story: Symphonic exploring a wide variety of jazz and jazz-influenced Nov 24. for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 Dances,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz from Swan Lake”; styles such as swing, blues, bebop and contemporary, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, concert with the East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, for information, call 563-322-0931, Centennial Hall, along with STAMVOJA vocal jazz group; free; for touring artists and winners of multiple Blues Music 8pm Mon Dec 3. Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Awards; $23; for tickets and information, call 641-472- Kirkwood Community College Student Solo Recital, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 2pm Sun Feb 10. Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, 2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing for information, call 319-398-5899, ext. 4331, Ballantyne Bucktown Revue, monthly celebration of http://www.sau.edu, 7:30pm Fri Mar 1. Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College, Mississippi River Valley folk music and culture, St. Ambrose University Symphonic Band: Great http://www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Sun Nov 25. Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 11am Tue featuring music, storytelling, poetry, and humor; with River Collegiate Wind Symphony, music ranging Zeds Dead, Toronto-based electronica duo in Dec 4. emcee Scott Tunnicliff and music by the Barley House from patriotic marches to symphonic works; free; concert; $25-32.35; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Iowa Moscow Boys Choir: Christmas Around the World, Band and Milltown; $12 at the door; for information, for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA, holiday concert with one of Russia’s most prestigious all- e-mail [email protected], Nighswander Theatre, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www.scopeproductions.org, 8pm Wed Nov 28. male choirs; $12-22; for tickets and information, call 641- 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, 7pm Fri Feb 15. http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Sat Mar 2. Kirkwood Community College Chamber 472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing David Burgess, a Latin-guitar concert with the Philip Hemmo, classical guitar concert with the Ensembles Recital, for information, call 319-398- Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; donations encouraged; touring musician; free; for information, call 563- 5899, ext. 4331, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, http://www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Thu Dec 6. for information, call 309-793-1213, Redeemer 333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time Is Here, jazz, R & B, Lutheran Church, Utica Ridge and Tanglefoot Lane, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7:30pm Mon http://www.kirkwood.edu, 11am Thu Nov 29. and holiday tunes with one of the world’s preeminent Bettendorf, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 7pm Mar 4. Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show, theatrical vocalists; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; $10-40; Sat Feb 16. St. Ambrose University-Community Symphony concert featuring comedy and new arrangements for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160, Riverside Madrigals, Chansons, and Jazz, winter concert Orchestra, St. Ambrose students and community of classic Last Vegas hits; $12-32; for tickets and Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, with the professional vocal ensemble the Nova members play music from the rich and varied information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu/events/reeves.html, Singers; $15-18; for tickets and information, call 309- orchestral repertoire; free; for information, contact Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & 7:30pm Fri Dec 7. 341-7038 or email [email protected], St. Paul Lutheran Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. Ellis Paul, concert with the folk circuit’s most popular Church - Davenport, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, IA, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Fri Nov 30. headliner; $17-21; for tickets and information, call 319- http://www.novasingers.com, 4pm Sun Feb 17. 7:30pm Wed Mar 6. Choral Dynamics: Christmas Around the World, 364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, D.R.I., concert with the famed thrash metal/ holiday presentation featuring choral arrangements, IA, http://www.legionarts.org, 8pm Fri Dec 7. crossover thrash band, with opening sets by Johnny Outlying Areas dancing, and comedy; proceeds annually benefit local Kirkwood Community College Chorale Concert, Scum and Butt Lynt; $15 advance tickets; for November & December non-profits ($400,000 raised to date), with this year’s for information, call 319-398-5899, ext. 4331, Ballantyne information, call 309-793-4060, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., benefiting the Carl Sandburg College Adult Learning Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ribco.com, 8pm Thu Feb Tacit Group, six-man group uses real-time Center; performance made possible through grants Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 7:30pm Fri 21. projection mapping and computer graphics to create by the Galesburg Community Foundation and the Dec 7. compelling soundscapes and visuals; $15-18; for WIU-QC – The Public Choice!

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wiu.edu/qc • (309) 762-9481 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 17 Christmas with the Quad City Singers, area Tallgrass, an Iowa Shares benefit concert with Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, IA, http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 8pm Fri ensemble performs under the direction of Lori Potts acclaimed three-piece ensemble playing a blend of http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 8pm Sat Dec Jan 18. and accompanied by Marcia Renaud; the annual woodsy country blues, rock, and soul; $20-22; for 22. Carnival of the Animals Symphony, a musical holiday concert will begin with a social hour at 6pm, tickets and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert The Fez, Steely Dan tribute band performs the journey where lions, kangaroos, turtles, and other followed by a gourmet dinner and concert at 7pm; Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http:// classic albums “The Royal Scam” and “Katy Lied” in animals come to life through the use of marionettes; $40; for information and tickets, call 309-764-2612, www.englert.org, 8pm Fri Dec 14. their entirety; $18-22; for tickets and information, call for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Highway 6, Colona, IL, The Great Bluegrass Herons Acoustic Christmas 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http:// 6pm Fri Dec 7 and Sat Dec 8. Concert, holiday tunes with the area bluegrass St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8:30pm Mon www.civiccenter.org, Sat Jan 19. Lynne Rothrock’s Christmas Cabaret, holiday musicians; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $15; for Dec 31. Dallas Brass, a unique blend of traditional brass music, comedy, and more; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & tickets and information, call 319-622-3222, Iowa Tribute to the Legends w/ DC & the Drifters, instruments with a full complement of drums and Sun. 1:30pm; $25; for tickets and information, call 319- Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Amana, IA, New Year’s Eve show featuring the music of Buddy percussion, featuring classical masterpieces, Dixieland, 622-3222, Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th http://www.iowatheatreartists.org, Fri Dec 14 thru Holly, Ritchie Valenz, and the Big Bopper; $13-25; for swing, Broadway, Hollywood, and patriotic music; Trail, Amana, IA, http://www.iowatheatreartists.org, Sun Dec 16. information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts $12-22; for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Fri Dec 7 thru Sun Dec 9. A Nova Christmas, annual holiday concert with Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www. Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Kirkwood Community College Concert Band, for the professional vocal ensemble the Nova Singers; ohnwardfineartscenter.com, 7pm Mon Dec 31. Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http:// information, call 319-398-5899, ext. 4331, Ballantyne $15-18; for tickets and information, call 309-341-7038 www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Sat Jan 19. Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College, or email [email protected], First Lutheran Church of January Le Boheme, Puccini’s operatic classic performed Galesburg, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg, IL, http://www. by Orchestra Iowa and the Cedar Rapids Opera Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 7:30pm The Midtown Men, 60s classics performed by novasingers.com, 7:30pm Sat Dec 15. Theatre; for tickets and information, call 319-366- Sat Dec 8. original members of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys”; $40- Orchestra Iowa’s Holiday Spectacular, seasonal 8203, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Wynonna’s Rockin’ Christmas, holiday show with 55; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8203, tunes with the noted ensemble; Sat. 2:30 & 7:30pm, IA, http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 2pm Sun country artist Wynonna Judd and her band the Big Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, Sun 2:30pm; $18-48; for tickets and information, call Jan 20. Noise; Sat. 9pm, Sun. 4pm; $38-55; for information http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 8pm Fri Jan 4. 319-366-8203, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Avalon String Quartet, concert with one of the and tickets, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys, concert Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.paramounttheatrecr. country’s leading chamber ensembles, featuring a Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www. with the legendary country singer/songwriter and com, 7:30pm Sat Dec 15 and Sun Dec 16. quartet from Beethoven’s “Op. 59”; a concert in the riversidecasinoandresort.com, 9pm Sat Dec 8 and her ensemble; $45-75; for tickets and information, call The Lowe Family: Christmas Spectacular, holiday inaugural Sondheim Chamber Music Spotlight Series; Sun Dec 9. 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington concert featuring a blend of show-stopping classical, $12-15; for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Jim McDonough and His Orchestra & Singers: St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Tue Broadway, Irish, jazz, bluegrass, old-time favorites, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Holiday Grande 2012 (2:30pm), holiday concert Jan 8. gospel and more peppered with spectacular dance Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http:// with “Iowa’s Own Pianist”; $29-34; for tickets and Kelly Joe Phelps, concert with “the Phantom routines and six-part harmonies; 2 & 7:30pm; $25-35; www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Fri Jan 25. information, call 319-366-8203, Paramount Theatre, Monk of Folk- Blues”; $14-17; for tickets and for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299 or Kenny Wayne Shepherd, chart-topping blues 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, e-mail [email protected], Orpheum Theatre, 57 rocker in concert; $25-37; for tickets and information, paramounttheatrecr.com, 2:30pm Sun Dec 9. 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum. call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event Center, Brian Setzer Orchestra’s “Christmas Rocks!” legionarts.org, 7pm Sun Jan 13. org, Sat Dec 15. 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www. Extravaganza, holiday concert fronted by three- An Evening with John Anderson, chart-topping The Blenders, holiday show with the acclaimed riversidecasinoandresort.com, 9pm Sat Jan 26. time Grammy Award-winner Setzer; $47.50-75; for country-music star in concert; $12-32; for tickets vocal ensemble; $39; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter. Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield February Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, 7:30pm com, 7:30pm Tue Dec 11. Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. Michael Johnson, concert with the singer, Tue Dec 18. Josh Turner, platinum-selling country artist in FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Thu Jan 17. songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller; $22-27; for Jim Brickman: On a Winter’s Night, Grammy- concert, with special guests Easton Corbin and Katie Le Boheme, Puccini’s operatic classic performed information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, nominated, platinum-selling pianist in concert; Armiger; $34.50-39.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, by Orchestra Iowa and the Cedar Rapids Opera 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. $30-68; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8203, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, Theatre; for tickets and information, call 319-366- legionarts.org, 7pm Fri Feb 1. http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 14. 8203, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, 18 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra, the MUSIC by Frederick Morden program includes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1 in C [email protected] minor, Opus 68” and Waschka’s “Belgrade Overture”; KGS concertmaster Louise Polay will perform Saint- CONCERTS Sauns’ “Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Opus 61”; A Stylistic Bear Hug for Outlying Areas for information and tickets, call 309-342-2299, The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, February http://www.theorpheum.org, 7:30pm Sat Feb 23. The Hunts, a family of nine performs Celtic, Beethoven and Mozart Trouble in Tahiti & Amelia Goes to the Ball, country, and rock in a concert of fiddling, step performance of two one-act operas; Fri. & Sat. 8pm, dancing, drums, djembes, ashikos, and cajons; $12- The Quad City Symphony Orchestra, November 3 at the Adler Theatre Sun. 2pm; $5-20; for tickets and information, cal 319- 27; for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, 688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, Fri Feb 1 thru hen the Quad City Symphony in the Beethoven symphony. Without Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http:// Sun Feb 3. www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Sat Feb 23. unveiled its versions of Mozart an indication in the score, most phrases First Chairs Forward, the Knox-Galesburg and Beethoven at the Adler were played with marked contrasts – Symphony’s principal cellist Carolyn Suda, principal CLASSES & CALLS FOR ENTRY W clarinet Eric Ginsberg, and pianist Bruce Polay will Theatre on November 3, it stripped away louder and softer, inhaling and exhaling, perform works by Kabalevsky, Bernstein, Poulenc, and Uptown Bill’s Seeking Artists, the coffee house the formalism of the Classical period and swelling and relaxing – that might be Tajcevic; for information, call 309-341-7268, Kresge hosts a new art exhibit each month and is currently replaced it with the sensuality of mid- marginally appropriate for Beethoven’s Recital Hall, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://www. looking for artists who would like to exhibit during theorpheum.org, 7:30pm Sat Feb 2. the months of July through December; group shows 19th Century Romanticism. That ap- programmatic description of nature but Meg Hutchinson, folk singer-songwriter in which feature several artists are welcome in addition proach by Conductor and Music Director are stylistically incongruent for Classical concert; $12-15; for tickets and information, call 319- to individual shows; in keeping with its mission, Mark Russell Smith enhanced the literary Mozart, especially in the slow second 364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Uptown Bill’s is particularly interested in artists with thread that connected the five move- movement of his concerto. There, the Rapids, IA, http://www.legionarts.org, 7pm Sun Feb 3. disabilities from our community; for information, call Adam Peled, acclaimed cellist in concert; for Tom Gilsenan at 319-339-0804, Uptown Bill’s Coffee ments of Beethoven’s “Pastorale,” and the tempo became elastic, holding on to some tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen House, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, Wed Nov 21 orchestra’s consistently warm and expres- notes out of tempo and thus allowing Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield thru Thu Mar 7. sive performance made both composers’ for a fuller dramatic expression of solo Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. Drum Lessons with Josh Duffee, receive instruction in snare-drum, mallet, timpani, auxiliary music more satisfying. clarinetist Burt Hara’s soulful tone. The FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Tue Feb 5. eighth blackbird, Grammy-winning contemporary percussion, drumset studies and styles, and more; Even though Mozart’s Overture rhythmic expansion gave room for more musicians perform with classical finesse and private, one-hour lessons available at $110/month; for to The Magic Flute and Concerto for stylized arpeggiations and articulated dynamic rock-band energy; a Hancher Auditorium information, e-mail [email protected], Wed Nov Clarinet (both composed in 1791) are phrases as well as quiet, compelling presentation; $10-40; for tickets and information, call 21 thru Thu Mar 7. 319-335-1160, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington QC Rock Academy, accepting students for guitar, paramount examples of Classical form, sensitivity through the gorgeous linear St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu/ drums, bass, piano, and vocal lessons; for information, and Beethoven’s 1808 Symphony No. melodies. The modernization of both events/eighth.html, 7:30pm Wed Feb 6. call 563-386-3044, http://QCRockAcademy.com, Wed 6 is a harbinger of the early Romantic Mozart pieces made their performances Keller Williams, concert with the singer- Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. movement, Smith had the orchestra more alive, persuasive, and – in the case songwriter and “one-man band”; $20-22; for tickets Acoustic Music Club, on Tuesdays; a club and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, designed for people about ages 17-25 who have perform with nuance beyond the scores – of the concerto – dreamy, directing my 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. special needs and are interested in making, sharing, applying practices largely developed after attention to the artistry of soloist and englert.org, 8pm Thu Feb 7. and learning about music; a collaborative program these pieces were written. outlining the musical architecture. Orchestra Iowa: Star-Crossed Lovers, five musical between Music Therapy Services of West Music and interpretations of the star-crossed lovers Romeo and the RME; for information, call 563-388-8205 ext. 2125 He updated Beethoven by directing But the most impressive aspect of the Juliet with famous works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, or e-mail [email protected], RME Community the orchestra to change the indicated concert was the orchestra’s ability to and Bernstein, as well as less familiar works by Iowa Stage, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. tempos, stretching – slowing down convert Smith’s flexible, expansive vision composer Eric McIntyre and actor/beat poet Frank rivermusicexperience.org, 4:30pm Tue Dec 4 thru and accelerating – the rhythmic flow into a disciplined performance that Oden; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8203, Tue Dec 18. Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, of the melodies. The tempo changes embraced the beautifully contradictory http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 7:30pm Sat also heightened dramatic elements of character of Beethoven’s music – supple Feb 9. transitional sections, creating more yet strong – in a big bear hug. In the Taikoproject, a high-spirited blend of tradition effusive emotional content; Smith’s slow movement of the symphony, the and innovation with traditional elements of Japanese music, combined with jazz and hip-hop READINGS & DISCUSSIONS decision in the second movement (“Scene woodwind timbres were veiled and rhythms to instrumental melodies; $12-27; for by a Brook”) to slow the orchestra almost pensive, drawing your ear into their tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen November & December Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield to a halt allowed the bird imitations in musical conversation. The flute and oboe Spoken Word, on Wednesdays; weekly 10-minute Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. showcases of poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and the solo flute, oboe, and clarinet to be were a musical pas de deux of agreeable FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Sat Feb 9. other writing; for information, call 319-339-0401, more random – as in nature – making the sound, moving together ... apart ... Runa, step-dancing, driving rhythms, and violin Uptown Bill’s Coffee House, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa performances with the Celtic ensemble; $15-18; for scene calming and, for me, more realistic. mirroring ... together again. The finale City, IA, 7pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. tickets and information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/ The conductor colored melodic was full and rich with an enveloping Jodie Toohey, local author signs her new Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http:// book “Missing Emily: Croatian Life Letters”; free, passages by having players put pressure warmth. www.legionarts.org, 7pm Sun Feb 10. SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St, Moline, IL, http://www. Miguel Zenón, Latin jazz with the groundbreaking on specific notes to tell the symphony’s The stylistic approach also produced wordsywoman.com, 1pm Sat Nov 24. saxophone musician; a Hancher Auditorium story in musically lifelike detail. In clarity; imitations of melodic fragments QCAD Book Club, for information, call 309- presentation; 7:30 & 10pm; $10-20; for tickets and 786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity the muted beginning of “Brook,” the didn’t interrupt each other but swelled information, call 319-335-1160, The Mill, 120 E Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. strings’ undulating dynamics reflected and abated, allowing the smooth passing Burlington, Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa. qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Sun Nov 25. edu/events/zenon.html, Thu Feb 14 and Fri Feb 15. Beethoven’s depiction of flowing water of musical ideas between entrances Environmental Book Club Discussion, title TBA; Harlem Gospel Choir, touring concert with – one of several examples of tone- throughout the concert. The arpeggiated free; for information, call 563-322-2969, River Action, America’s premier gospel choir; $25-35; for tickets and 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction. painting. Smith furthered this effect by figures in the principal winds were information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 org, 7pm Tue Nov 27. shaped into graceful gestures that East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. matching crescendos and diminuendos Caleb’s Crossing, a discussion of Geraldine Brooks’ org, 8pm Fri Feb 15. with the rise and fall of the melodic ornamented the melodic lines from other book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; Madrigals, Chansons, and Jazz, winter concert instruments flowing through them. These free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf lines, highlighting the ebb and flow of with the professional vocal ensemble the Nova Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, the brook. In the “Storm” movement, exchanges demonstrated the orchestra’s Singers; $15-18; for tickets and information, call http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Nov 28. 309-341-7038 or email [email protected], First Lutheran the meaning of the music was clear in grasp of Romantic style characteristics Mrs. Lincoln & Mrs. Keckly: The Remarkable Church - Galesburg, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg, IL, the emphasis the players put into the and consistent management of both Story of a Friendship Between a First Lady & a http://www.novasingers.com, 7:30pm Sat Feb 16. Former Slave, a discussion of Jennifer Fleischner’s lightning strikes in the timpani, thunder large phrases and the musical pieces that Mavis Staples, the Grammy-winning soul/ book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group, interacted within them. gospel legend in concert; $35-55; for tickets and in the basses and cellos, and wind in the led by Don Doxsie; free; for information, call 563- information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 chromatic notes of the piccolo. Players changed the color of their 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. Smith’s treatment of Mozart was Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Continued On Page 43 org, 8pm Thu Feb 21. similar, minus the pastoral sonic mimicry com, 1pm Wed Nov 28. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 19 River Readings at Augustana: Peter Geye, Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. reading with the fiction author whose first book “Safe com, 1pm Wed Dec 19. from the Sea” won the Indie Lit Award and Northeast Mrs. Lincoln & Mrs. Keckly: The Remarkable Minnesota Book Award; free; for information, call 309- Story of a Friendship Between a First Lady & a 794-7603, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 Former Slave, a discussion of Jennifer Fleischner’s 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/ book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; x17190.xml, 7pm Thu Nov 29. free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf The Story of Beautiful Girl, a discussion of Rachel Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Simon’s book with the Alpha Books Club; free; for http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Dec 19. information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public QCAD Book Club, for information, call 309- Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, 786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Mon Dec 3. Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Emily Dickinson Poetry Discussion, discuss the qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Sun Dec 23. theme of “time” in Dickinson’s poetry; refreshments served; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, January Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Truth Be Told Book Club, discuss nonfiction books Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, on a wide variety of topics including biographies, 7pm Thu Dec 6. histories, science, art, crime, and more; free; for Truth Be Told Book Club, discuss nonfiction books information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street on a wide variety of topics including biographies, Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// histories, science, art, crime, and more; free; for www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Thu Jan 3. information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street The Legacy of Eden, a discussion of Nelle Davy’s Library, 3000 N. 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Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// Zenón the bar, but much, www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Feb 11. much better.” Despite being a bit peeved Get Lit: Love Is a Mix Tape, a discussion of Rob that the author of that rave has obviously Sheffield’s book hosted by the Bettendorf Public never seen me at a bar, I’ll continue with Library; free; for information, call 563-344-4179 or e-mail [email protected], Old Chicago, this piece, but only because Hancher’s 3030 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA, http://www. winter schedule is so darned impressive. bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Feb 13. Liberal Arts through the AGES Exhibit (William Wendt’s Two Boats on Water with Cloud- Preceding the Mabie Theatre engagement Between the Lines, discuss contemporary fiction scape) @ Augustana College Art Gallery through February 9 with Daisey, Hancher presents a Dailey, in and non-fiction at this lively book discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Opening in November & December St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, the form of the Englert Theatre’s February Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., 6:30pm Fri Dec 14. 16 performance by the duo of Dailey Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical , family A Christmas Carol, new musical version of Charles & Vincent, the International Bluegrass 7pm Wed Feb 13. musical comedy adapted from the children’s Dickens’ holiday classic, written by Danny White and books by actress/writer Julianne Moore; scheduled Music Association Award winners who Tales from the Writers’ Room #3, music Tristan Tapscott; Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; $15; for performances Thu.-Tue.; $18-20 brunch shows, $10.50 tickets and information, call 309-235-1654 or e-mail are frequent favorites at the Grand Ole interspersed with humorous and reflective stories performed by professional local actors; performances show-only performances; for tickets and information, [email protected], The District Theatre, 1611 Opry and on A Prairie Home Companion. feature Jane Pini, Doug Elliott and Gerard Estella as call 309-786-7733 extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.districttheatre. Continuing backward, the two nights well as material from writers Jason Alberty, Akwi Nji, Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. com, 8pm Fri Dec 14 thru Sat Dec 22. circa21.com, Fri Nov 23 thru Sat Dec 29. before the Dailey & Vincent concert will Dave Martino, Mary Sullivan and Adam Witte; special guests include Catherine Blades, Matthew James, It’s a Wonderful Life, stage version of the beloved Opening in January be filled with the sweet sounds of the jazz Frank Capra holiday film; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; Jonathan Dyrland, Garrett Hufford and Ron Dewitt; Hank Williams: Lost Highway, musical biography saxophone, as the Iowa City venue The Mill $20-25; for information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/ $10-15; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610, hosts February 14 and 15 performances Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, of the legendary country singer-songwriter; Wed. Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http:// matinees - 11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated by Miguel Zenón, the Grammy Award www.legionarts.org, 8pm Fri Feb 15 and Sat Feb 16. 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcmusicguild. com, Thu Nov 29 thru Sun Dec 2. lunch, 1pm pre-show, 1:30pm performance; Wed., nominee and Guggenheim Fellowship West End Book Club Discussion, discuss Fri., & Sat. - 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm contemporary fiction and non-fiction books with Altar Call, Melissa McBain drama about familial recipient whose output, according to All and religious ties; Thu.-Sat. 8Pm, Sun. 2pm; $15; for pre-show, 7:45pm performance; Sun. - 3:45pm doors, this fun group; free; for information, call 563-326- 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm pre-show, 5:45pm performance; About Jazz, is “modern jazz at its very best.” 7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount tickets and information, call 309-235-1654 or e-mail [email protected], The District Theatre, 1611 $28.22-47.55; for tickets and information, call 309-786- Hancher’s busy month of February also St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7733 extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 7pm Tue Feb 19. 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.districttheatre. finds room for February 6’s Englert Theatre com, Thu Nov 29 thru Sun Dec 9. 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Wed performance with the Grammy-winning In the Garden of Beasts, a discussion of Jan 9 thru Wed Mar 6. Erik Larson’s book with the Contemporary Book Alice in Wonderland, stage adaptation of Lewis chamber ensemble eighth blackbird, Carroll’s beloved book, directed by Daniel Rairdin- Ghost of a Chance, comedy by Flip Kobler and Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563- Cindy Marcus; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $10; performing contemporary and classical 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Hale; $7-8; for tickets and information, call 563- 333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330, works with a dynamic rock-band energy Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, com, 7pm Wed Feb 20. Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/theatre, 3pm Sat that led the Los Angeles Times to dub the Dec 1 and Sun Dec 2. http://www.playcrafters.com, Fri Jan 11 thru Sun group “a new breed of super-musicians.” The Madonnas of Leningrad, a discussion of Jan 20. Debra Dean’s book with the Contemporary Book Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical - Family And if February just seems too long to wait Night, family musical comedy adapted from the Fairway for Murder, dinner and an interactive Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563- mystery with the comedians of It’s a Mystery!, written for these terrifically promising Hancher 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning children’s books by actress/writer Julianne Moore; 5:30pm doors, 5;45pm buffet, 6:45pm show; $20- by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; $39.95; for tickets Auditorium events, the venue does have Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. and information, call 563-344-9187, Skellington com, 1pm Wed Feb 20. 18.50; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 one more 2012 offering on its docket: extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock December 7’s Riverside Casino & Golf Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 6:45pm Mon Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Resort evening with jazz and R&B vocalist Dec 3. Jan 11. Private Eyes, adultery comedy-drama by Steven Dianne Reeves. The four-time Grammy Fairway for Murder, dinner and an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a Mystery!, written Dietz, directed by Daniel DP Sheridan; Fri. & Sat. winner will perform her holiday concert by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; $39.95; for tickets 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; pay what it’s worth; for information Christmas Time Is Here, and my guess PERFORMANCES and information, call 563-344-9187, Skellington and reservations, e-mail [email protected], is that Reeves’ alternately soothing and Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport, Scott & Rock Island Counties IA, http://www.qctheatreworkshop.org, Fri Jan 18 explosive renditions of beloved seasonal Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Now Playing Dec 7. thru Sun Feb 3. standards will completely take your mind The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic A Chorus Line, the Tony-winning musical classic in off the fact that Christmas is only two-and- Miracle on 34th Street, musical adaptation of performed by the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities, with a Broadway at the Adler presentation; for tickets, call a-half weeks away and you can’t believe the beloved holiday movie; Wed. matinees - 11:30am live music by Orchestra Iowa; Sat. 1 & 7pm, Sun. 1pm; 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, you’re at a concert considering you haven’t doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm pre-show, $12-35; for information, call 309-786-3779, Adler IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Jan 22. 1:30pm performance; Wed., Fri., & Sat. - 5:45pm The Bacchae, Euripides’ tale of Dionysus’ even begun your holiday shopping and Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm balletquadcities.com, Sat Dec 8 and Sun Dec 9. punishment of the house of Cadmus, directed by card-writing ... . Or is that just gonna be performance; Sun. - 3:45pm doors, 4-5pm buffet, Murder at the Moonshinapalooza, dinner and Saffron Henke; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $9-11; me? For more information on Hancher 5:15pm pre-show, 5:45pm performance; $28.22- an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306, Potter Auditorium’s wintertime schedule, visit 47.55; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 Mystery!, written by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; Theatre - Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/tickets, Fri Jan http://www.Hancher.UIowa.edu. – Mike $39.95; for tickets and information, call 563-344-9187, Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 1:30pm Wed Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th 25 thru Sun Feb 3. Schulz Nov 21 thru Sun Dec 30. Murder at the Moonshinapalooza, dinner and Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 21 an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a Meet Me in St. Louis, musical adaptation of the for tickets and information on dates and times, call Mystery!, written by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; classic Judy Garland musical; $15-30; for tickets and 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 $39.95; for tickets and information, call 563-344-9187, information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, Main St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr. Dec 7 thru Sat Dec 22. St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, org, 7:30pm Fri Nov 23 thru Sat Dec 15. War Horse, Tony Award-winning World War I 6:30pm Fri Jan 25. A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail , on Saturdays; drama, the inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s movie; Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony- family musical with A.A. Milne’s classic characters; $8; Tue.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. 2pm, Sun. 1 & 6:30pm; for winning rock musical; Wed.-Sat. 8Pm, Sun. 2pm; $20; for tickets and information, call 319-622-6194, Old tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des for tickets and information, call 309-235-1654, The Creamery Studio Theatre, 3023 220th Trail, Middle Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www. District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http:// Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 1pm Sat civiccenter.org, Tue Dec 11 thru Sun Dec 16. www.districttheatre.com, 8pm Thu Jan 31 thru Sun Nov 24 thru Sat Dec 15. Miracle on 34th Street, National Tour of the stage Feb 24. Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy, musical based on the beloved holiday film; $10-35; for 10th-anniversary production of comedy about three information and tickets, call 309-343-2299, Orpheum Opening in February friends’ four minutes of magnificent failure on national Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www. television; scheduled Tuesdays – Sundays; tickets theorpheum.org, 7:30pm Wed Dec 12. Crimes of the Heart, New Ground Theatre’s $25 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Young production of Beth Henley’s Southern comedy, of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, Footliters’ presentation of Barbara Robinson’s beloved, directed by Chris Jansen; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Tue Nov 27 thru Sun holiday-themed family comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, call 563-326-7529, Village Jan 6. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-625-6255, Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Mémoire, a Gallery Series presentation written Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, newgroundtheatre.org, Fri Feb 1 thru Sun Feb 10. by Micah James; $5 at the door; for information, call Coralville, IA, http://www.youngfootliters.org, Fri Dec Bare: A Pop Opera, contemporary musical about 319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa, Theatre 14 thru Sun Dec 16. high schoolers at the Catholic boarding school, Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, http:// A Christmas Carol, stage adaptation of Charles written by Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere; for www.theatre.uiowa.edu, Thu Nov 29 thru Sun Dec 2. Dickens’ holiday classic; a City Circle Acting Company information on dates and times, call 309-788-5433 Fully Committed, one-man comedy by Becky of Coralville presentation; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; or e-mail [email protected], The Center for Mode; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Thu. 3pm; $17.50-27; $12-27; for information, call 319-541-2980, Coralville Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. for tickets and information, call 319-622-6194, Old Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., Coralville, center4living.com, Fri Feb 1 thru Sat Feb 16. Creamery Studio Theatre, 3023 220th Trail, Middle IA, http://www.citycircle.org, Fri Dec 14 thru Sun Fairway for Murder, dinner and an interactive Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, Thu Nov 29 Dec 23. mystery with the comedians of It’s a Mystery!, written thru Sun Dec 16. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, holiday by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; $39.95; for tickets A Chorus Line, the Tony-winning dance-musical production by the Repertory Theater of Iowa; Wed.- and information, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor classic; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Sun. 7:30pm; Des Moines on Stage, 2124 Grand Ave., Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinessocialclub.org, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Feb 8. peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Nov 30. Fri Dec 14 thru Sun Dec 23. Murder at the Moonshinapalooza, dinner and Christmas Crisis at Mistletoe Mesa, a Miracle on 34th Street, musical based on an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a presentation by the Young Footliters; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, the classic holiday film; $12-32; for tickets and Mystery!, written by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 319-643- information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim $39.95; for tickets and information, call 563-344-9187, 5301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum, Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th Off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, http://www. Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, youngfootliters.org, Fri Nov 30 thru Sun Dec 2. FairfieldACC.com, 3pm Sun Dec 23. 6:30pm Fri Feb 15. The Sound of Music, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Love Stories, short vignettes performed by beloved musical classic; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities; 1 & 7:30pm; Opening in January $15-16; for information and tickets, call 319-462-4793, for information, call 309-786-3779, Scottish Rite Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Bette Midler Starlighters II Theatre, 136 E. Main St., Anamosa, IA, Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www. presents the Tony-winning musical based on the http://www.starlighters.org, Fri Nov 30 thru Sun balletquadcities.com, Sat Feb 16. movie “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Dec 9. Treasure Island, the adventure classic performed Desert”; Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. 8pm; $37-67; for tickets, call The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic by students, directed by Thomas Alan Taylor; Sat. 1 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson performed by dancers from Nolte Academy of Dance, & 4pm, Sun 2pm; $5 for ages 3 & up; for information, Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Thu and featuring a live orchestra consisting of local call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, Jan 3 and Fri Jan 4. musicians conducted by Carey Bostian; Fri. & Sat. 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. The Summerland Project, debuting drama about 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $14-24; for information, call davenportjuniortheatre.com, Sat Feb 16 thru Sun an unconventional medical procedure by author Rob 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington Feb 24Sun Feb 24. Merritt; $15-25; for tickets and information, call 319- St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, Fri Nov 30 West Side Story, the Sondheim/Bernstein musical 366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar thru Sun Dec 2. classic in a Broadway at the Adler presentation; for Rapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr.org, 7:30pm Fri Jan The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., 11 thru Sat Feb 2. performed by the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities, with Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Tony-winning live music by Orchestra Iowa; Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. Mon Feb 18. musical based on Disney’s animated classic; for 2:30pm; $18-48; for information, call 309-786-3779, Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl’s comedy-drama take on tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, the myth of Orpheus, directed by Daniel Rairdin- Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter. http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, Sat Dec 1 thru Hale; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $7-11; for tickets com, 7:30pm Tue Jan 15 thru Wed Jan 16. Sun Dec 2. and information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Open House, production of the winner of the Plaid Tidings, holiday sequel to the musical- Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Seventh Annual Iowa Playwrights Workshop, written comedy hit “Forever Plaid”; $14-27; for tickets and sau.edu/theatre, Fri Feb 22 thru Sun Feb 24. by Craig N. Owens, directed by Stephanie Clemens; information, call 319-248-9370, Coralville Center for the Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; for information, call 866-745-4535, Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., Coralville, IA, http://www. Outlying Areas Rex Mathes Auditorium, 1401 Vine St., Des Moines, coralvillearts.org, 7:30pm Sat Dec 1 and Sun Dec 2. Now Playing IA, http://www.tallgrasstheatre.org/tickets, Fri Jan 18 Champagne Gods, a Gallery Series presentation thru Sat Feb 2. Disney’s Beauty & the Beast , Tony-winning stage written by Emily Dendinger, directed by Kristin Matilda, adaptation of the Roald Dahl children’s version of the classic animated film; Wed., Fri., & Sat. Clippard; $5 at the door; for information, call 319-335- book, performed by students at the Nolte Academy; 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 2pm, Sun. 1 & 6:30pm; for tickets, 2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa, Theatre Building, for tickets and information, call 319-248-9370, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.theatre. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter. uiowa.edu, Thu Dec 6 thru Sat Dec 8. Coralville, IA, http://www.coralvillearts.org, 2pm Sun org, Wed Nov 21 thru Sun Nov 25. The Santaland Diaries, one-man holiday comedy Jan 20. G.I. Holiday Jukebox, World War II-era musical based on David Sedaris’ beloved short story; Fri. & The Book of Mormon, national tour of the revue; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Sun., Wed., & Thu. 3pm; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $15-28; for information, call uproarious musical-comedy and winner of nine Tony $17.50-27; for tickets and information, call 319-622- 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Awards; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30 and 6194, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Fri Dec up; for information, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center http://www.oldcreamery.com, 3pm Wed Nov 21 thru 7 thru Sun Dec 9. of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, Sun Dec 16. Annie , the musical-comedy smash about the IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Thu Jan 24 thru Sun red-headed orphan and her devoted dog Sandy; Feb 3. Opening in November & December Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-18; for information 12 Angry Men, the classic jury-room drama; Fri. and tickets, call 319-338-0443, Iowa City Community Almost, Maine, a comically romantic midwinter & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $8-16; for information and Theatre, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Iowa City, IA, http:// night’s dream by John Carianai; $13-26; for tickets and tickets, call 319-338-0443, Iowa City Community www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Fri Dec 7 thru information on dates and times, call 815-879-5656, Theatre, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Iowa City, IA, http:// Sun Dec 16. Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main St., Princeton, www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Fri Jan 25 thru A Tuna Christmas, holiday comedy in which two IL, http://www.festival56.com, 7:30pm Fri Nov 23 and Sun Feb 3. Sat Dec 1. actors portray the entire town of Tuna, Texas; $13-26; 22 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com for information, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www. playcrafters.com, Sat Feb 23 and Sun Feb 24. The Trouble with Cats, auditions for the comedy PERFORMANCES by Gary Ray Stapp, running May 10-19; be prepared to read from the script; Sat. 2pm, Sun. 7pm; for Outlying Areas information, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn Opening in January Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www. playcrafters.com, Sat Feb 23 and Sun Feb 24. The Exit Interview, William Missouri Downs’ raucous comedy and a National New Play Network rolling world premiere; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-28; for information, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. riversidetheatre.org, Fri Jan 25 thru Sun Feb 17. One Night with the King, musical recreating PERFORMANCES highlights from the career of Elvis Presley; $12-32; for Scott & Rock Island Counties tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. performed by the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities, with FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Sat Jan 26. live music by Orchestra Iowa; Sat. 1 & 7pm, Sun. 1pm; Monty Python’s Spamalot, Tony-winning musical- $12-35; for information, call 309-786-3779, Adler comedy smash based on the film “Monty Python & Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. the Holy Grail”; $45-60; for tickets and information, balletquadcities.com, Sat Dec 8 and Sun Dec 9. call 319-366-8203, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, dance Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.paramounttheatrecr. performance with the Quad City Arts Visiting com, 7:30pm Thu Jan 31. Artists, held in collaboration with Galvin Fine Arts Center Performing Arts Series; $8-12; for tickets and Opening in February & March The Book of Mormon @ Civic Center of Greater Des Moines – January 24 through 31 information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Trouble; A Foot, a Gallery Series presentation Sat Feb 23. classic; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653, quadcityarts.com, 7:30pm Sat Jan 26. written by Marek Muller, directed by Morgan Miller; SPT Theatre, event features music interspersed Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, Love Stories, short vignettes performed by $5 at the door; for information, call 319-335-2700, with humorous and reflective stories performed by IA, http://www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Fri the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities; 1 & 7:30pm; Theatre B - University of Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N. Jane Pini, Doug Elliott, Gerard Estella, Jason Alberty, Mar 1. for information, call 309-786-3779, Scottish Rite Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.theatre.uiowa. Akwi Nji, Dave Martino, Mary Sullivan, Adam Witte, Legally Blonde: The Musical, Tony-nominated Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www. edu, Thu Jan 31 thru Sun Feb 3. Catherine Blades, Matthew James, Jonathan Dyrland, adaptation of the Reese Witherspoon comedy; $15- balletquadcities.com, Sat Feb 16. Urinetown, Tony-winning musical-comedy Garrett Hufford, and Ron Dewitt; $20-25; for tickets 30; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591, The Ugly Duckling, the fairytale classic performed about a world where water is worth its weight in and information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, by the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities; for information, gold, presented by the City Circle Acting Company Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. IA, http://www.theatrecr.org, 7:30pm Fri Mar 1 thru call 309-786-3779, Holzworth Performing Arts Center, of Coralville; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $12-27; for legionarts.org, 8pm Fri Feb 15 and Sat Feb 16. Thu Mar 7. Davenport North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., information, call 319-541-2980, Coralville Center for Godspell, the beloved Biblical-musical classic by Walking the Wire: TMI, annual celebration of Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.com, Thu the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., Coralville, IA, http:// composer Stephen Schwartz; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. monologues, with this year’s “too much information” Feb 21. www.citycircle.org, Fri Feb 1 thru Sun Feb 10. 2pm; $10-18; for tickets and information, call 563- theme offering tales of startling revelations, wince- Spamalot, Tony-winning musical comedy adapted 652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., worthy weirdness, and hilarious personal habits (that Outlying Areas from “Monty Python & the Holy Grail”; for tickets, call Maquoketa, IA, http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter. didn’t really need to be shared); Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson com, Fri Feb 15 thru Sun Feb 17. Sun. 2pm; $15-28; for information, call 319-338-7672, performed by dancers from Nolte Academy of Dance, Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, [title of show], the Tony-nominated meta-musical Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, and featuring a live orchestra consisting of local 8pm Sat Feb 2. comedy; $15-30; for tickets and information, call 319- http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Fri Mar 1 thru Thu musicians conducted by Carey Bostian; Fri. & Sat. Of Mice & Men, The Acting Company’s production 366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Mar 7. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $14-24; for information, call of the stage drama based on John Steinbeck’s Rapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr.org, 7:30pm Fri Feb The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise & the Hare, 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington classic novel; $15-35; for information and tickets, call 15 thru Thu Mar 7. a family production employing puppets, moving St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, Fri Nov 30 309-343-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Tony-winning stage sculpture, and dance, by the CORBiAN/Litewire thru Sun Dec 2. Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, 7:30pm adaptation of the beloved animated adventure; Theater; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic Wed Feb 6. $47-67; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8203, Greater Des Moines Temple Theater, 10th & Locust St., performed by the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities, with The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brown’s two- Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Sat Mar 2. live music by Orchestra Iowa; Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. character musical presented by the DMSC Theater http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, 2pm Sun Feb Jekyll & Hyde, pre-Broadway run of Frank 2:30pm; $18-48; for information, call 309-786-3779, Company, directed by Matthew McIver; Thu.-Sat. 17. Wildhorn’s beloved musical, starring Constantine Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $20; for information, call 515-288- Mike Daisey, the author of “The Agony and Maroulis and Deborah Cox; for tickets, call 800-745- http://www.paramounttheatrecr.com, Sat Dec 1 thru 3672, Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust St., Des Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” presents monologues weaving 3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut Sun Dec 2. Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinessocialclub.org, Thu together autobiography, gonzo journalism, and St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Tue The Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake, Feb 7 thru Sat Feb 16. unscripted performance in a way that makes the Mar 5 thru Thu Mar 7. the world-renowned dancers perform Tchaikovsky’s Partnership in the Arts, a debuting theatre piece historical human and the personal universal; a A Dream Play, August Stindberg classic drama balletic masterpiece; $15-45; for tickets and created by The Moving Company, directed by Steven Hancher Auditorium presentation; $10-30; for tickets adapted by Caryl Churchill, directed by David Hanzal; information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 Epp and Dominque Serrand; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. and information, call 319-335-1160, Space/Place $10-17; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160, S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum. 2pm; $10-17; for tickets and information, call 319-335- Theatre, University of Iowa, E114 Halsey Hall, Madison The University of Iowa’s David Thayer Theatre, 200 N. org, 7:30pm Fri Jan 4. 1160, The University of Iowa’s David Thayer Theatre, & Jefferson Sts., Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.theatre.uiowa. Garth Fagan Dance, a blend of the torso-centered 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.theatre. uiowa.edu/events/mikedaisey.html, 7:30pm Thu Feb edu, 7:30pm Thu Mar 7. movement and energy of Afro-Caribbean, the uiowa.edu, Thu Feb 7 thru Sun Feb 17. 21 thru Sat Feb 23. speed and precision of ballet, and the rule-breaking The Trestle of Pope Lick Creek, Dreamwell Dust & Ash, a Gallery Series presentation written AUDITIONS & EVENTS by Lisa Meyers, directed by Morgan Miller; $5 at the experimentation of the post-moderns; for tickets, call Theatre’s production of the coming-of-age drama by Open House, auditions for the winner of the door; for information, call 319-335-2700, Theatre B - 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Naomi Wallace, directed by Pauline Tyer; Fri. & Sat. Seventh Annual Iowa Playwrights Workshop, written University of Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, 7:30pm; venue TBD; for information, e-mail joinus@ by Craig N. Owens, running January 18 - February 2; Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.theatre.uiowa.edu, Thu Sat Feb 9. dreamwell.com, Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, roles for two men and two women (ages 19 - 55); be Feb 21 thru Sun Feb 24. India Jazz Suites, Pandit Chitresh Das and Jason http://www.dreamwell.com, Fri Feb 8 thru Sat Feb prepared to read from the script; for information, call Mold, a Gallery Series presentation written by Samuels Smith present an explosive and largely 16. 866-745-4535, Rex Mathes Auditorium, 1401 Vine St., Deborah Yarchun, directed by Kasia Plazinska; $5 at improvised collaboration that showcases the dazzling How I Became a Pirate, national touring Des Moines, IA, http://www.tallgrasstheatre.org, 7pm the door; for information, call 319-335-2700, Theatre B power, graceful expression, and epic storytelling that production based on the best-selling children’s book Sun Nov 25 and Mon Nov 26. - University of Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside combine with two live bands to form the pure joy of by Melinda Long; $12-22; for tickets and information, Thursday Theatre Talk: The Exit Interview, a Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.theatre.uiowa.edu, Thu dance; $10-35; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the discussion of Riverside’s forthcoming production Feb 21 thru Sun Feb 24. information and tickets, call 319-335-1160, Space/Place Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, of William Missouri Downs’ comedy and a National Hairspray, the Tony-winning musical-comedy Theatre, University of Iowa, E114 Halsey Hall, Madison & Fairfield, IA, http://www.FairfieldACC.com, 7pm Tue New Play Network rolling world premiere; free; for smash, presented by the Orpheum and Monmouth Jefferson Sts., Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa. Feb 12. information, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, College; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm; $10-30; for edu/events/india.html, 7:30pm Thu Mar 7. Jersey Boys, Tony-winning musical sensation 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. information and tickets, call 309-343-2299, Orpheum about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; scheduled riversidetheatre.org, 5:30pm Wed Jan 16. Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www. CLASSES & EVENTS performances Tue.-Sun.; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, The Fox on the Fairway, auditions for the farcical theorpheum.org, Fri Mar 1 and Sat Mar 2. Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, comedy by Ken Ludwig, running July 12-21; be Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, The King & I, Iowa City Community Theatre’s http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Tue Feb 12 thru prepared to read from the script; Sat. 4pm, Sun. 5pm; offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, and Creative concert version of Rodgers’ & Hammerstein’s musical Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 23 Movement, for ages 3 to adult; for information and to The Blacklist Presents “100 Laughs”, on The Blacklist Presents “Shots ‘n’ Giggles”, an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a register, call 309-786-3779, Ballet Quad Cities School scheduled Fridays and Saturdays; local standup standup comedy at 9pm, improv with the Blacklist Mystery!, written by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; of Dance, 617 17th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www. comedians perform at 9pm, and the improv troupe performers at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; $10; for tickets $39.95; for tickets and information, call 563-344-9187, balletquadcities.com, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 7. takes the stage at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th Zumba, in the salon basement; $5, Dona Bella and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, Salon, 830 State St., Bettendorf, IA, 12pm Sun Nov 25. Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Dec 1. 6:30pm Fri Dec 14. Classical-Style Bellydance Class, on Sundays; all- http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Nov 24 thru Sat Fairway for Murder, dinner and an interactive The Speakeasy Laugh Hard, a stand-up comedy level bellydance class on Sundays, with no experience Dec 29. mystery with the comedians of It’s a Mystery!, written showcase featuring some the funniest comedians necessary; suitable for all body types; dress for Open Mic Night, featuring an emcee and 12 local by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; $39.95; for tickets from across the Midwest; $3; for tickets and comfortable movement; $10/class; for information comedians; 7pm doors, 8pm show; $3 admission; and information, call 563-344-9187, Skellington information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa and to register, call Jenahid at 563-343-0866 or full bar & menu; for information, e-mail OpenMic@ Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// [email protected], QC SoDa Dance Studio, 1502 6th establishmenttheatre.com or call 309-786-1111, The Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri www.circa21.com, 8pm Fri Dec 21. Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.QCHippers.com, 12:30pm Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Dec 7. Open Mic Night, featuring an emcee and 12 local Sun Nov 25 thru Sun Mar 3. http://www.EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed The Blacklist Presents “The Drinkin’ Spelling comedians; 7pm doors, 8pm show; $3 admission; Flight School Dance Party, on Tuesdays; $2 Nov 28. Bee”, drink and compete with the area improv full bar & menu; for information, e-mail OpenMic@ cocktails, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, Vintage Voices Presents “My Friend Irma”, comedians; $5; for information and tickets, call 309- establishmenttheatre.com or call 309-786-1111, The IA, http://www.iowacityyachtclub.org, 8pm Tue Nov performance of a classic from the golden age of 786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, 27 thru Tue Mar 5. radio; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7pm http://www.EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed Movin’ & Groovin’ at the Library: Hip-Hop Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www. Thu Dec 13. Dec 26. and Jazz, a one-hour demonstration or lesson of a molinelibrary.com, 12pm Fri Nov 30. Murder at the Moonshinapalooza, dinner and specific style of dance for all attendees to try, taught by Midwest Academy of Dance; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Dec 2. Movin’ & Groovin’ at the Library: Beginning Ballroom, a one-hour demonstration or lesson of a specific style of dance for all attendees to try, taught by Fred Astaire Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Jan 6. Movin’ and Groovin’, learn dance steps from a variety of different styles including salsa, hip-hop, ballroom, and ballet; free; for information, call 563- 326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Jan 6. Adult Dance, Wednesday thru Apr. 10; no stress, no performing, just a little exercise and artistic expression; class intended for dancers of all experience levels who would like to stay healthy and keep moving; $50; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 7:30pm Wed Jan 9. Movin’ and Groovin’, learn dance steps from a variety of different styles including salsa, hip-hop, ballroom, and ballet; free; for information, call 563- 326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Feb 3. Movin’ and Groovin’, learn dance steps from a variety of different styles including salsa, hip-hop, ballroom, and ballet; free; for information, call 563- 326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Mar 3.

Scott & Rock Island Counties November & December Wisenheimer, on all Wednesdays but the last Wed. of the month; uncensored, long-form improv with performers from ComedySportz; $5 at the door; for information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 19. ComedySportz, on Fridays & Saturdays; interactive comedy with the area’s long-running improv troupe; $10-$12; for tickets and information, call 309-786- 1111 or e-mail [email protected], The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ComedySportzQC.com, 7pm Fri Nov 23 thru Sat Dec 29. Caroline Rhea, performance with the actress, talk-show host, and standup comedienne; $15-25; for information, call 800-724-5825, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://bettendorf.isleofcapricasinos. com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 24. 24 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com http://www.EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed Theatre Jan 30. Holiday Plays, Musicals, & Dance February & March Scott & Rock Island Counties November and December ComedySportz, on Fridays & Saturdays; interactive January thru March comedy with the area’s long-running improv troupe; $10-$12; for tickets and information, call 309-786- ooking for ways to celebrate the 12 Wisenheimer, on all Wednesdays but the last Wed. days of Christmas? How about with 1111 or e-mail [email protected], The L of the month; uncensored, long-form improv with Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, a different holiday-themed play, musical, performers from ComedySportz; $5 at the door; for http://www.ComedySportzQC.com, 7pm Fri Feb 1 or ballet for each one of those 12 days? information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment thru Sat Mar 2. (Granted, you’ll have Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. The Blacklist Presents “Shots ‘n’ Giggles”, EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed standup comedy at 9pm, improv with the Blacklist to see them before Jan 23. Christmas, and you performers at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; $10; for tickets ComedySportz, on Fridays & Saturdays; interactive and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The can’t see them over a comedy with the area’s long-running improv troupe; Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, dozen successive days, $10-$12; for tickets and information, call 309-786- http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Feb 2. 1111 or e-mail [email protected], The Wisenheimer , on all Wednesdays but the last but why ruin a perfectly Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, good intro?) While Wed. of the month; uncensored, long-form improv Tim Budd in http://www.ComedySportzQC.com, 7pm Fri Jan 4 with performers from ComedySportz; $5 at the door; The Santaland the Circa ’21 Dinner thru Sat Jan 26. for information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment Diaries Playhouse is currently The Blacklist Presents “Shots ‘n’ Giggles”, Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. housing its own presentation of the standup comedy at 9pm, improv with the Blacklist EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed Feb 6 thru Wed performers at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; $10; for tickets Mar 6. show (see review on page 8), Galesburg’s and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Orpheum Theatre will host December 12’s The Blacklist Presents “The Drinkin’ Spelling Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Bee”, drink and compete with the area improv touring production of Miracle on 34th http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Jan 5. comedians; $5; for information and tickets, call 309- Street, while two other musicals adapted The Blacklist Presents “The Drinkin’ Spelling 786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Bee”, drink and compete with the area improv Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7pm from beloved holiday films hit area stages comedians; $5; for information and tickets, call 309- this season: Theatre Cedar Rapids’ Meet Me Thu Feb 7. 786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Fairway for Murder, dinner and an interactive in St. Louis (running November 23 through Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7pm mystery with the comedians of It’s a Mystery!, written December 15), and Quad City Music Thu Jan 10. by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; $39.95; for tickets Guild’s It’s a Wonderful Life (November 29 Fairway for Murder, dinner and an interactive and information, call 563-344-9187, Skellington mystery with the comedians of It’s a Mystery!, written Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock through December 2). The timeless appeal by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; $39.95; for tickets of The Nutcracker will be on display in two Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri and information, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Feb 8. separate area productions: one performed Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock The Blacklist Presents “100 Laughs”, local by Nolte Academy of Dance students at Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri standup comedians perform at 9pm, and the improv Iowa City’s Englert Theatre (November 30 Jan 11. troupe takes the stage at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; The Blacklist Presents “100 Laughs”, local $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, through December 2), and one performed, standup comedians perform at 9pm, and the improv with Orchestra Iowa accompaniment, by extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., troupe takes the stage at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Ballet Quad Cities’ professional company $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, Feb 9. at Cedar Rapids’ Paramount Theatre extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Murder at the Moonshinapalooza, dinner and Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Jan an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a (December 1 and 2) and Davenport’s Adler 12. Theatre (December 8 and 9). Holiday- Mystery!, written by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; The Speakeasy Laugh Hard, a stand-up comedy $39.95; for tickets and information, call 563-344-9187, themed sequels are on hand with Princeton’s showcase featuring some the funniest comedians Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th Festival 56 staging of the Greater Tuna from across the Midwest; $3; for tickets and St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, follow-up A Tuna Christmas (December information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa 6:30pm Fri Feb 15. ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// Open Mic Night, featuring an emcee and 12 local 7 through 22) and the Coralville Center www.circa21.com, 8pm Fri Jan 18. for the Arts’ Forever Plaid off-shoot Plaid comedians; 7pm doors, 8pm show; $3 admission; The Blacklist Presents “100 Laughs”, local full bar & menu; for information, e-mail OpenMic@ Tidings (December 1 and 2), while a tubby standup comedians perform at 9pm, and the improv establishmenttheatre.com or call 309-786-1111, The little cubby all stuffed with fluff gets into the troupe takes the stage at 10pm; 8:30pm doors; Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, http://www.EstablishmentTheatre.com, 8pm Wed holiday spirit in the Old Creamery Theatre’s extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail Feb 27. Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 9pm Sat Jan Gabriel Iglesias, standup comedian in his National (November 24 through December 15). The 19. Tour; $40; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, season is given a sardonic, hysterical spin Stand Up Face Off 2: Wayne’s Revenge, standup- 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre. when Iowa City’s Riverside Theatre hosts comedy battle between Joshua Kahn and Wayne com, 8pm Thu Mar 7. Lyter; for information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, actor Tim Budd’s take on David Sedaris’ The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Outlying Areas Santaland Diaries (December 7 through http://www.circa21.com, 8pm Fri Jan 25. The Catacombs of Comedy Showcase, on 9), with big laughs also coming courtesy of Murder at the Moonshinapalooza, dinner and Mondays; hosted by Tom Garland, with the house the Young Footliters’ The Best Christmas an interactive mystery with the comedians of It’s a band American Honey; $3-5, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 Mystery!, written by Scott Naumann; 6pm doors; $35; S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowacityyachtclub. Pageant Ever (December 14 through 16). $39.95; for tickets and information, call 563-344-9187, And holiday-minded audiences will no org, 10pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Mar 3. Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th “Donzilla” Don Tjernagel: Comedy Monster, doubt race like the Dickens to catch the St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, uncensored standup with the no-holds-barred author’s A Christmas Carol, a play version 6:30pm Fri Jan 25. comedian; $8; for tickets and information, call of which takes place at the Coralville Center Pimprov, improv comedy show from Chicago; at 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the 7 & 9:30pm; $12-15; for tickets and information, call Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, for the Arts (December 14 through 23), and 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 a musical version of which debuts at Fairfield, IA, http://www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Rock 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Sat Sat Jan 12. Island’s District Theatre (also December Jan 26. Brian Regan, the acclaimed comedian in his 14 through 23). So there’s your 12-days-of- Upright Citizens Brigade, concert with the national tour; $42.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, famed improv and sketch-comedy ensemble; $10; for Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, Christmas plan. Isn’t that more fun than information and tickets, call 309-794-7306, Centennial dealing with leaping lords and cleaning up http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm Thu Jan Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 17. bird poop? For more on this season’s holiday- http://www.augustana.edu/tickets, 8pm Sat Jan 26. The Second City: Laughing Matters, Chicago’s themed stage works, check out the Theatre Open Mic Night, featuring an emcee and 12 local legendary sketch-comedy theatre group performs comedians; 7pm doors, 8pm show; $3 admission; some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations and Dance sections of our events calendar, full bar & menu; for information, e-mail OpenMic@ beginning on page 20. – Mike Schulz from its 52-year history; $25-30; for tickets and establishmenttheatre.com or call 309-786-1111, The information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 25 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 21 org, 8pm Fri Feb 8 and Sat Feb 9. thru Thu Dec 13. Jeff Dunham’s “Disorderly Conduct” Worldwide Meerkats 3D, nature documentary on the Tour, touring performance with the acclaimed six-story screen; $6.50-8.50; for information and ventriloquist/comedian; $44.50; for tickets, call 800- showtimes, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam. Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 8pm org, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Dec 13. Sat Feb 9. 365 Horror Film Night: The Dorm That Dripped Tom Arnold, standup with the film, TV, and Blood + Frat House Massacre, free; for information, comedy star; $23-32; for tickets and information, call call 309-200-0978, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Island, IL, http://www.rozztox.com, 8pm Fri Nov 23. Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, The Polar Express, Robert Zemeckis’ animated Fairfield, IA, http://www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm holiday hit on the six-story screen; $5; for tickets and Sat Feb 16. information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, The Second City: Laughing Matters, hilarious 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam. satire and cutting-edge improvisation with the famed org, Fri Nov 23 thru Thu Dec 13. comedy trouple; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Jim Carrey holiday hit on the six-story screen; $6.50- Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Wed Feb 20 8.50; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, thru Sun Mar 3. Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Fri Nov 23 thru Thu Dec 13. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on Saturdays; screenings of the half-hour cartoon classic; free with purchase of museum or movie Christkindlmarkt, shop for beautifully admission ticket; for information and showtimes, handcrafted German gifts in the Kaufplatz Gift Shop; call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, free with $3-5 museum admission; for information, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Sat Nov 24 call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, thru Thu Dec 13. 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, Cinema by Sound: Pi + The Brett Walberg Trio, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. free, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978, Stories of Silent Night, an exhibit on the beloved Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. holiday song’s creation, featuring costumes on rozztox.com, 9pm Sat Nov 24. display, children’s activities, and more; free with $3-5 The Bridge of the River Kwai, a screening of museum admission; for information, call 563-322- the Oscar-winning movie, on the six-story screen, in 8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd the museum’s Classic Film Series; at 3 & 7pm; $6.50- St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, Wed Nov 21 8.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-1933, thru Mon Dec 31. Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Animation Cel-ebration: From Gertie to Grinch, http://www.putnam.org, Tue Nov 27. exhibit features the world-renowned animation-art- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, a cel collection of Ted and Dawn Hopkins; discover screening of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning J.R.R. how animation developed from its infancy through Tolkien adaptation; free; for information, call the classic age of animated features and beyond, 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main operate some of the earliest animation devices, learn Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. how to draw your own animation cels, and more; rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Tue Nov 27. free with $5-7 museum admission; for information, Knitflicks, knit while watching a romantic call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, comedy; knitting supplies, coffee, and light snacks Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 21 provided; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, thru Sun Feb 3. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, Christmas Carol Singalong, led by Maryan 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. Wherry; free with $3-5 museum admission; for davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed Nov 28. information, call 563-322-8844, German American Independent and International Film Series Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http:// Screening, free; for information, call 309-794-7721 www.gahc.org, 2pm Sat Dec 1. or e-mail [email protected], Augustana Bus Trip to “The Christmas Schooner”, travel to College’s F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology, Chicago’s Mercury Theater, with a mid-day shop/stroll/ 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. lunch before the matinee; $100-110; for information edu, 7pm Thu Nov 29. and to register, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail kelly.lao@ Screwy Cinema, on Thursdays; screwball gahc.org, German American Heritage Center, 712 comedies from the classic age to the modern day; W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, Sat with trivia about the films’ stars and now the movies Dec 8. were made; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Putnam Museum Guild Monthly Tea, this Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., month’s featured performance is by Bee Sharp the Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, St. Ambrose University chorus led by Keith Haan; 6pm Thu Nov 29 thru Thu Dec 27. the Guild will host a tea immediately after the The Metropolitan Opera: La Clemenza di presentation; free; for information, call 563-324-1933 Tito Live, Mozart’s opera on the big screen; for or e-mail [email protected], Putnam Museum, information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Motion 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam. Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, org, 1:30pm Thu Dec 13. IA, http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail. asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, 11:55am Sat Dec 1. Rome: Season 1 Episode 7: Pharsalus, a screening in the Independent and International Film Series; free; for information, call 309-794-7721 or e-mail [email protected], Augustana Scott & Rock Island Counties College’s F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology, November & December 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. edu, 7pm Mon Dec 3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Hotel Transylvania, the animated hit on the King, a screening of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning six-story screen; $9-12.50; for tickets and information, J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation; free; for information, call call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 6:30pm Wed Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Nov 21. rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Tue Dec 4. Tornado Alley, documentary adventure on the six- story screen; $6.50-$8.50; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Continued On Page 28 26 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com WhatWhat’’ss Happenin Happenin’’ Well, look at that. The author Theatre Theatre of the quote was Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical me. So I guess you Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse Prospect Park Auditorium can take my word Friday, November 23, through Saturday, December 29 Thursday, November 29, through Sunday, December 2 for it. Last produced imagine we all possess some physical uad City Music Guild will, from November by Music Guild Jennifer Sondgeroth, Nathan feature that we’re either embarrassed by 29 through December 2, be presenting It’s a in 2006, this stage Bates, and Livia Dodd I Q version of the holiday classic features music by or would love to see changed in some way. school – to keep kids from commenting Wonderful Life: The Musical at Moline’s Prospect Dove Award-winning composer Bruce Greer and Personally, I’ve always been somewhat on her freckles and red hair, and who Park Auditorium, and I’m here to tell you that lyricist Keith Ferguson, and one of the production’s irritated with my biceps, which are so eventually learns about self-esteem the show is a consistently engaging, terrifically many joys is that it doesn’t feel at all like some intimidatingly muscular that it’s tough to through a group of adorably goofy impressive adaptation that will likely beguile quickie, take-the-money-and-run knock-off squeeze my arms through the sleeves of a schoolmates. With those schoolmates, in audiences of all ages. But don’t take it from me. of a beloved film; the songs and script are so fitted T. Oh, and my stomach is really flat, Circa ’21’s production, including familiar Take it from this review quote found on the fantastically charming that Frank Capra’s movie, which just makes my six-pack abs look all comic actors Don Denton, Brad Hauskins, musical’s page at Playscripts.com: “The crowd during the show’s performance, might not even the more ... . Janos Horvath, and Tracy Pelzer-Timm, may have attended the show already loving It’s a come to mind. You know I can hear you laughing at I’m guessing that Freckleface’s self-esteem Wonderful Life, but quickly enough, it was clear For Music Guild’s presentation, Deb Shippy me, right? will be accompanied by plenty of laughter. that what we were loving was this particular It’s a will direct a cast that features such recognizable

In any event, that desire to alter one’s Plus, with the Huffington Post calling Wonderful Life.” appearance is at the heart of the Circa ’21 the musical “a high-energy and charming pronto. that to stop a put will PBS or roommates, aren’t guys two last those hope let’s And A. – 7 E, – 6 G, – 5 C, – 4 D, – 3 F, – 2 B, – 1 Answers: Dinner Playhouse’s new family comedy show” and CurtainUp magazine deeming Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical, it “a delightful confection,” I’m also Biggest Loser is role as Aunt Hilda on TV’s Sabrina, the running at the Rock Island dinner theatre guessing that family audiences will eat the complete Teenage Witch, to amass a generation November 23 through December 30. up this particular Strawberry, even if Comedy opposite of truth in of young fans (a demographic she still Directed by Kimberly Furness, Circa the teasing moniker bestowed on its Caroline Rhea advertising? entertains by voicing Phineas’ mom, ’21’s latest is adapted from the New York heroine isn’t the worst one she could Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center Born and raised and other characters, on the Disney Times bestselling children’s book written suffer through. It’s not like she spent her in Montreal, Rhea Channel series Phineas & Ferb). by Julianne Moore (pictured), who Saturday, November 24, 7:30 p.m. childhood being called “Mickle Pickle” or began her ascent Since the late 1990s, Rhea’s credits reportedly spent her youth stuck with the anything ... . to stardom at have ranged from acting in the unfortunate nickname of her title. Too omedienne Caroline Rhea will Not that, you know, I know anyone numerous comedy clubs in late-1980s pilot episode of HBO’s Curb Your bad that early childhood trauma wound bring her stand-up tour to the who grew up with that nickname ... . It’s C New York City, gigs that eventually led Enthusiasm to hosting the Canadian up so completely stunting Moore’s road Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention certainly not me, if that’s what you’re to appearances on MTV’s Half-Hour series Cake Walk: Wedding Cake to success, huh? (That is, aside from the Center on November 24, and you thinking ... . Comedy Hour, Comic Strip Live, and Edition, with her résumé chock-full Oscar nominations and Emmy wins and might recognize the frequent TV Man, I’ve got to learn to stop sharing so Caroline’s Comedy Hour. After a move of professional highlights that include such ... .) personality from being the original much in these things ... . to Los Angeles, Rhea scored her first roles on The Drew Carey Show and in Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Is For more information and tickets to big break co-starring on the sitcom the Andy Kaufman bio-pic Man on concerns a spunky seven-year-old who’ll anyone else thinking that, considering Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical, Pride & Joy opposite a pre-Entourage the Moon. And while the comedienne’s do anything – from slathering on the her career accomplishments to date, call (309)786-7733 extension 2 or visit Jeremy Piven, and went on, with her stand-up set at the Bettendorf venue pancake makeup to wearing a ski mask to Circa21.com. having Rhea host a show called The Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 27

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Well, look at 1) Ruth A) A taxi driver that. The author 2) Tilly B) George’s sister-in-law What Else of the quote was 3) Zuzu C) A pharmacist ACTING SMART me. So I guess you 4) Mr. Gower D) George’s daughter Helpful Tips on Appearing Is Happenin’ can take my word 5) Mr. Potter E) A cop More Intelligent Than You for it. 6) Bert F) George’s cousin MUSIC Last produced 7) Ernie G) A slumlord Actually Are Saturday, November 24 – by Music Guild Jennifer Sondgeroth, Nathan Close to You: The Music of the in 2006, this stage Bates, and Livia Dodd and admired local performers as Nathan Bates, On November 28, the Davenport Carpenters. Tribute performance version of the holiday classic features music by by Lisa Rock and a six-piece band. Jennifer Sondgeroth, Greg Golz, and Cindy Ramos- venue The Redstone Room will host programs, resulting in a thrillingly Dove Award-winning composer Bruce Greer and Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 Parmley, with nearly three dozen additional talents a special evening with the electronic, unclassifiable experience that fuses rock, lyricist Keith Ferguson, and one of the production’s East Platt Street, Maquoketa). 7 p.m. recruited to fill out the show’s intimidatingly large dubstep, and trip-hop musicians of jazz, punk, sludge-metal, and jam-band many joys is that it doesn’t feel at all like some $13-25. For tickets and information, ensemble. So ... how familiar are you with It’s a EOTO, the Colorado-based touring stylings. quickie, take-the-money-and-run knock-off call (563)652-9815 or visit Wonderful Life’s supporting figures? Let’s find out! outfit that performs some 200 3) Know what critics say about of a beloved film; the songs and script are so OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com. Try matching the seven character names above with engagements a year at clubs and festivals EOTO: Glide magazine raves about fantastically charming that Frank Capra’s movie, Monday, November 26, through their correct job or relationship to George Bailey. nationwide. EOTO’s concerts, boasting Hann’s and Travis’ “especially potent during the show’s performance, might not even Thursday, November 29 – Maggie It’s a Wonderful Life plays at 7:30 p.m. Thursday widely lauded and experimental rhythms soundscape” and their “Swiss-watch- come to mind. Brown. Concerts with the Chicago- through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, and and sound layers, have inspired fans to exact chemistry,” and describes the For Music Guild’s presentation, Deb Shippy based singer and the Mississippi information and tickets are available by calling get up and dance in 48 states over the musicians as “two refined rhythm devils will direct a cast that features such recognizable Valley Blues Society’s current Blues

(309)762-6610or visiting QCMusicGuild.com. past six years. But if you’re in the mood who finish each other’s musical sentences Answers: 1 – B, 2 – F, 3 – D, 4 – C, 5 – G, 6 – E, 7 – A. And let’s hope those last two guys aren’t roommates, or PBS will put a stop to that pronto. that to stop a put will PBS or roommates, aren’t guys two last those hope let’s And A. – 7 E, – 6 G, – 5 C, – 4 D, – 3 F, – 2 B, – 1 Answers: in the Schools educator. Monday to groove on Wednesday yet don’t know and know when to complement, when – Davenport Public Library Eastern much about the group you’re planning to hang back, and when to cut loose, to groove to, here are five helpful ways Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern role as Aunt Hilda on TV’s Sabrina, the will allow local audiences to glean just knowing the other will match him shot to enjoy EOTO’s Davenport gig without Avenue, Davenport), 6:30 p.m. Teenage Witch, to amass a generation how hilarious she is when performing for shot.” feeling hopelessly out-of-touch. Wednesday – Center for Active of young fans (a demographic she still live on stage, I can’t be alone in wishing 4) Know how to pronounce EOTO: Seniors (1035 West Kimberly Road, entertains by voicing Phineas’ mom, that Rhea had stayed a little longer It’s “EE-oh-toh.” 1) Know the history of EOTO: Davenport), 10 a.m. Thursday – and other characters, on the Disney with The Biggest Loser, considering 5) Know how to use it in a sentence: Originating in 2006, this musical River Music Experience Community Channel series Phineas & Ferb). the title that she came up with for a Say, “There’s a really kick-butt electronic- partnership was the brainchild of Stage (131 West Second Street, Since the late 1990s, Rhea’s credits potential Hawaii-based spin-off. I music duo playing Davenport this drummers Jason Hann and Michael Davenport), 7 p.m. Friday – have ranged from acting in the mean, who wouldn’t want to watch Wednesday, and EOTO go see ’em.” Then Travis, who began their collaborative Bucktown Center for the Arts Studio pilot episode of HBO’s Curb Your a weekly reality-competition series walk away quickly, to avoid making eye effort as a side project while traveling 56 (Suite 201-B, 225 East Second Enthusiasm to hosting the Canadian called Come on I Wanna Weigh Ya? contact with someone who thinks you’re with their band the String Cheese Street, Davenport), 6 p.m. Free. For series Cake Walk: Wedding Cake Tickets to Caroline Rhea’s an idiot. Incident. information, call (563)322-5837 or Edition, with her résumé chock-full standup set at the Quad-Cities 2) Know a bit about EOTO’s sound: visit MVBS.org. of professional highlights that include Waterfront Convention center are EOTO plays its area concert with With each concert improvised on Wednesday, November 28 roles on The Drew Carey Show and in $15 in advance and $25 at the door, opening sets by Jantsen and Ghost the spot, EOTO employs live drums, – Zeds Dead. Concert with the the Andy Kaufman bio-pic Man on and for more information, call Science, and more information guitars, keyboards, and vocals that Toronto-based electronica duo. Iowa the Moon. And while the comedienne’s (800)724-5825 or visit Bettendorf. on the night is available by are subsequently mixed, remixed, and calling (563)326-1333 or visiting Memorial Union (125 North Madison stand-up set at the Bettendorf venue IsleOfCapriCasinos.com. Continued On Page 44 sampled using cutting-edge computer RiverMusicExperience.org. 28 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Continued From Page 25 Movement series, in French w/ English subtitles; free, with popcorn included; for information, call 309-732- 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. org, 6pm Thu Jan 3. Scott & Rock Island Counties The Metropolitan Opera: Les Troyens Live, Berlioz’s opera on the big screen; for information, November & December call 563-441-0242, Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Oscar in the Afternoon, on the 1st Wed. of the http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail. month; watch an Academy Award-winning film asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, 11am Sat Jan 5. rated G, PG, or PG-13; free; for information, call 563- French Film Festival Screening, on Thursdays; 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. free; for information, call 309-794-7721 or e-mail Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. [email protected], Augustana College’s F.W. davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Dec 5. Olin Center for Educational Technology, 733 35th St., Joyeux Noel, a screening in the Independent and Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 7pm Thu International Film Series; free; for information, call Jan 10 thru Thu Jan 31. 309-794-7721 or e-mail [email protected], Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, a family Augustana College’s F.W. Olin Center for Educational screening in the Movie Fest series; free; for Technology, 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public augustana.edu, 7pm Thu Dec 6. Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Vasermil, a screening in The Film Movement series, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 1pm Fri Jan 18. in Hebrew and Russian with English subtitles; free, The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda with popcorn included; for information, call 309-732- Live, Donizetti’s opera on the big screen; for 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Motion 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, org, 6pm Thu Dec 6. IA, http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Marathon, Peter asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, 11:55am Sat Jan 19. jackson’s extended director’s cuts of his Oscar- Rome: Season 1 Episode 8: Caesarion, a winning fantasy films; “The Fellowship of the Ring” at screening in the Independent and International 10am, followed by “The Two Towers” and “The Return Film Series; free; for information, call 309-794-7721 of the King”; breakfast items, unlimited pop and or e-mail [email protected], Augustana popcorn, and additional meal items will be available College’s F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology, for purchase; $30 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. under, with no tickets available for the individual films; edu, 7pm Mon Jan 21. for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Knitflicks, knit while watching a romantic comedy; Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. knitting supplies, coffee, and light snacks provided; putnam.org, 10am Sat Dec 8. free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Maschera Live, Verdi’s opera on the big screen; Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, for information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Motion 6pm Wed Jan 23. Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, Red Carpet Review, viewing of a previous IA, http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail. Academy Award nominees and winners; free; for asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, 11:55am Sat Dec 8. information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public It’s a Wonderful Life, a screening of the beloved Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// holiday movie, on the six-story screen, in the www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jan 29. museum’s Classic Film Series; at 3 & 7pm; $6.50-8.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam February & March Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. putnam.org, Tue Dec 11. Red Carpet Review, on Tuesdays; viewings of Independent and International Film Series previous Academy Award nominees and winners; free; Screening, free; for information, call 309-794-7721 for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public or e-mail [email protected], Augustana Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// College’s F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology, www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Tue Feb 5 thru Tue 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. Feb 19. edu, 7pm Thu Dec 13. Oscar in the Afternoon, on the 1st Wed. of the The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D, Peter month; watch an Academy Award-winning film Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s fantasy classic; rated G, PG, or PG-13; free; for information, call 563- $9-12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. http://www.putnam.org, Fri Dec 14 thru Mon Dec 31. davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Feb 6. The Metropolitan Opera: Aida Live, Verdi’s opera Hospitalite, a screening of the drama in the on the big screen; for information, call 563-441-0242, Independent Movie series, in Japanese with English Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., subtitles; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Davenport, IA, http://www.movietickets.com/house_ Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock detail.asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, 11:55am Sat Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Dec 15. Feb 7. Knitflicks, knit while watching a romantic comedy; The Hyphen Matters: Race and Asian- knitting supplies, coffee, and light snacks provided; Americans, film screening and panel discussion; free; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport an event in St. Ambrose University’s “Race Matters” Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., series, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm 6pm Wed Dec 26. Thu Feb 7. French Film Festival Screening, on Thursdays; free; January for information, call 309-794-7721 or e-mail kerirursch@ augustana.edu, Augustana College’s F.W. Olin Center The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D, Pere for Educational Technology, 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s fantasy classic; http://www.augustana.edu, 7pm Thu Feb 7. $9-12.50; for tickets and information, call 563-324- Cars 2, a family screening in the Movie Fest series; 1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island http://www.putnam.org, Wed Jan 2 thru Thu Jan 31. Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, Oscar in the Afternoon, on the 1st Wed. of the IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 1pm Fri Feb 15. month; watch an Academy Award-winning film The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto Live, Verdi’s rated G, PG, or PG-13; free; for information, call 563- opera on the big screen; for information, call 563- 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. 441-0242, Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.movietickets. davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jan 2. com/house_detail.asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, Queen of Hearts, a screening in The Film Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 29 11:55am Sat Feb 16. Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Mongolia - Land of Ghengis Kahn, screenings in Jan 5 thru Mon Jan 7. the World Adventure Series at 1, 4, & 7pm, presented Untamed Americas: Deserts, screenings on the by filmmaker Buddy Hatton; $5-7; for tickets and hour from 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, Monday; a presentation in the Winter Film Festival 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam. series; free; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext  org, Tue Feb 19. 202, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Knitflicks, knit while watching a romantic comedy; Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat knitting supplies, coffee, and light snacks provided; Jan 12 thru Mon Jan 14. free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Sisters of Selma, screenings on the hour from Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening Monday; a Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, presentation in the Winter Film Festival series; free; for  6pm Wed Feb 27. information, call 563-873-3491 ext 202, Effigy Mounds presented by Hersong, the Quad Cities Women’s Chorus Placing Blame: European Racism in an Era of National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, Saturday, December 1 ~ 7:00 p.m. Crisis, film screening and panel discussion; free; http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Jan 19 thru an event in St. Ambrose University’s “Race Matters” Mon jan 21. series, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 Mississippi River Quest, screenings on the ADMISSION W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm hour from 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening Freewill donation to aid area women and children in need Thu Feb 28. Monday; a presentation in the Winter Film Festival (shared between Iowa and Illinois; distributed by Churches United) The Metropolitan Opera: Parsifal Live, Wagner’s series; free; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext opera on the big screen; for information, call 563-441- 202, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, 0242, Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat 53rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.movietickets.com/ Jan 26 thru Mon Jan 28. house_detail.asp?afid=wibsc&house_id=23475, 11am Sat Mar 2. February & March Inside Ireland, screenings in the World Adventure Moose: Titans of the North, screenings on the St. John’s Lutheran Church ~ ELCA ~ RIC Series at 1, 4, & 7pm, presented by filmmaker Clint hour from 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening Denn; $5-7; for tickets and information, call 563-324- 45014501––––7th7th Avenue, Rock Island ~ 309.786.6333 ~ stjohnsri.stjohnsri.orgorg Monday; a presentation in the Winter Film Festival 1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, series; free; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext IA, http://www.putnam.org, Tue Mar 5. 202, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Before Your Eyes, a screening of the drama in the Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Independent Movie series, in Turkish and Kurdish with Feb 2 thru Mon Feb 4. English subtitles; free; for information, call 309-732- Vietnam’s Unseen War: Pictures from the Other 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 Side, screenings on the hour from 10am-3pm on Sat. 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. & Sun.; 1pm screening Monday; a presentation in org, 6pm Thu Mar 7. the Winter Film Festival series; free; for information, Independent and International Film Series call 563-873-3491 ext 202, Effigy Mounds National Screening, free; for information, call 309-794-7721 Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, http:// or e-mail [email protected], Augustana www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Feb 9 thru Mon Feb College’s F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology, 11. 733 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. The 1964 World’s Fair, screenings on the hour edu, 7pm Thu Mar 7. from 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening Outlying Areas Monday; a presentation in the Winter Film Festival series; free; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext November & December 202, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Timon of Athens, a National Theatre Live Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat performance of Shakespare’s fable of conspicuous Feb 16 thru Mon Feb 18. consumption, debt, and ruin; $15-18; for tickets and Ducks Unlimited, screenings on the hour from information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening Monday; a East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. presentation in the Winter Film Festival series; free; for org, 7pm Sat Nov 24. information, call 563-873-3491 ext 202, Effigy Mounds Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the 1971 National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, movie classic based on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie & the http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Feb 23 thru Chocolate Factory”; free; for information, call 319-688- Mon Feb 25. 2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa Spy in the Sky, screenings on the hour from City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 3pm Sat Nov 24. 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening Monday; a Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3, follow-ups to the presentation in the Winter Film Festival series; free; for documentary on the Native Americans who came information, call 563-873-3491 ext 202, Effigy Mounds Iowa its name, by area filmmakers Kelly and Tammy National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, Rundle; free, University of Iowa Museum of Natural http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Mar 2 thru Mon History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA, http://www. Mar 4. IowayMovie.com, 6:30pm Sat Dec 8. American Pie, a screening of the hit comedy in the Midnight Movie Series; $3 at the door; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. org, 11:59pm Sat Dec 8. Scott & Rock Island Counties Batman, a screening of the 1989 superhero smash in the “Blockbuster Firsts” series; $7; for information, November & December call 217-357-3129 ext. 0, Carl Sandburg College Public Skate, Thu. 4:45-6:45pm and 9:30-11:30pm; Auditorium, 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL, http:// Fri. 10:30am, 5:45pm, & 8:15pm; Sat. 6:45pm; Mon. & www.sandburg.edu, 7pm Tue Dec 11. Wed. 11am; $5 and up; for information, call 563-322- Barrymore, the captured-live stage production 5220, River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, starring Academy Award winner Christopher http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com, 11am Wed Plummer, plus the making-of documentary Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. “Backstage with Barrymore”; $15-18; for tickets and Drop-In Hockey (Adult), Thu. & Tue. 11am; Mon. information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 9:30am; $10; for information, call 563-322-5220, East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http:// org, 7pm Fri Dec 21. www.cityofdavenportiowa.com, 11am Thu Nov 22 thru Mon Dec 31. January Glow Bowling, on Fridays & Saturdays; a bowling JFK: The Day the Nation Cried, screenings on the event with black lights, party lights, and rockin’ music; hour from 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun.; 1pm screening $4.50/game, $2 show rental; for information, call Monday; a presentation in the Winter Film Festival 563-359-4770, Miller Time Bowl, 2902 E. Kimberly Rd., series; free; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext Davenport, IA, http://www.millertimesharkys.com, 202, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, 10pm Fri Nov 23 thru Sat Dec 29. 30 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres; free admission, with 30-percent of jewelry sales benefiting Ballet Quad Cities; for information, call 309-786-3779, Davinci’s Cocktails & Dining, 116 W. 3rd St., Davenport, Scott & Rock Island Counties IA, 5pm Tue Nov 27. November & December International Holiday Bazaar, in Building 4’s second-floor Hawk’s Nest; shop for unique holiday Walk-in Sports Clinic, no appointments gifts in support of the BHC International/English needed; for information e-mail avanutrecht@ as a Second Language Scholarship Program; for qcorthospecialists.com or call 563-344-9292, information and tickets, contact Juanita Zertuche Orthopaedic Specialists, 3385 Dexter Court, at [email protected] or 309-796-5186, Black Hawk Davenport, IA, 8am Sat Nov 24. College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, Glow Bowling Family Fun Time, on Saturdays; IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 8am Wed Nov 28. a bowling event with black lights, party lights, Native American Heritage Month Celebration, and rockin’ music; $4.50/game, $2 show rental; for an evening of storytelling, singing and sharing with information, call 563-359-4770, Miller Time Bowl, Thunder Medicine for Native American Heritage 2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA, http://www. Month; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock millertimesharkys.com, 2pm Sat Nov 24 thru Sat Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Dec 29. Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Wed Quad City Mallards, vs. Missouri; $7-25; for Nov 28. information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless Friday Martini Madness, a featured martini for Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. $6.95 and a choice appetizer for $6.95; today - Grilled iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Nov 26. Pork Belly with Apple Chutney and Bartender’s Quad City Mallards, vs. Rapid City; $7-25; for Choice; for information, call 309-762-4700, Bass Street information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless Chop House, 1601 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. bschouse.com, Fri Nov 30. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Thu Dec 6. Jersey Boys @ Peoria Civic Center – February 12 through 23 Craig Karges, an evening with the mentalist and Quad City Mallards, vs. Missouri; $7-25; for Quad City Mallards, vs. Dayton; $7-25; for IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com/festoftrees.asp, Wed prestidigitator; $10; for information and tickets, call information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless Nov 21 thru Sun Nov 25. 309-794-7306, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Sun Dec 9. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Jan 14. dinner is a potluck, with meat, potatoes, and drinks edu/tickets, 8pm Sat Dec 1. Quad City Mallards, vs. Missouri; $7-25; for Quad City Mallards, vs. Evansville; $7-25; for provided; guests are welcome to bring a dish to share; Effigy Mounds Holiday Open House, featuring information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless free; for information, call 309-786-2631 or e-mail a free craft to make & take and great bookstore gift Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. [email protected], Broadway Presbyterian ideas; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 112, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Dec 17. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Thu Jan 17. Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Quad City Mallards, vs. Bloomington; $7-25; BroadwayQC.org, 1pm Thu Nov 22. Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 9am Sat for information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i February & March Free Thanksgiving Dinner, a traditional Dec 1. Thanksgiving meal with all the fixin’s; for information, wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Public Skate, Thu. 4:45-6:45pm and 9:30-11:30pm; King’s Harvest Ministries Volunteer call 563-322-2959, Christian Center Church, 2103 West iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Thu Dec 20. Fri. 10:30am, 5:45pm, & 8:15pm; Sat. 6:45pm; Mon. & Opportunity, seeking volunteers to work with Third Street, Davenport, IA, 12pm Thu Nov 22. Quad City Mallards, vs. Wichita; $7-25; for Wed. 11am; $5 and up; for information, call 563-322- homeless people at the overflow shelter this winter, Thanksgiving Family Style Smorgasbord, at the information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless 5220, River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, especially volunteers willing to spend the night; Bix Bistro; each table will be presented with savory Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com, 11am Fri Feb also opportunities to help from 8:45-10:45pm with turkey & maple glazed ham as well as your choice of iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Sun Dec 23. 1 thru Thu Mar 7. check-in, and people willing to bring food (normally four sides; $20/person, $10/ages 5-12; for information Quad City Mallards, vs. Rapid City; $7-25; for Drop-In Hockey (Adult), Thu. & Tue. 11am; Mon. sandwiches) for an average of 50 people; for and to reserve, call 563-484-5900, Hotel Blackhawk, information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless 9:30am; $10; for information, call 563-322-5220, information, call 309-798-3776, King’s Harvest, 824 W. 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://hotelblackhawk. Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http:// 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Sat Dec 1 thru Mon Dec 31. com/thanksgiving-family-style-smorgasbord, 3pm iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Thu Dec 27. www.cityofdavenportiowa.com, 11am Mon Feb 4 19th Century Christmas, also at the Deere-Wiman Thu Nov 22. Harlem Globetrotters “You Write the Rules” thru Thu Mar 7. House; annual event featuring performances of Friday Martini Madness, a featured martini World Tour, audience-participatory game with the Quad City Mallards, vs. Bloomington; $7-25; holiday music, crafts for kids, visits from Santa, tours for $6.95 and a choice appetizer for $6.95; today - famed sports legends and on-court comedians; for information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i of historic homes, festively decorated for the holidays, House-Made Italian Meatballs and the Bartender’s $45-90.65; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. and more; for information, call 309-743-2700, Choice; for information, call 309-762-4700, Bass Street Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Feb 4. Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, http:// Chop House, 1601 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. peoriaciviccenter.com, 2pm Sat Dec 29. Quad City Mallards, vs. Dayton; $7-25; for www.butterworthcenter.com, 12pm Sun Dec 2. bschouse.com, Fri Nov 23. Quad City Mallards, vs. Dayton; $7-25; for information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless Cirque Dreams Holidaze, the multi-media-circus Chicago Bears Tailgate Breakfast, a breakfast information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. spectacular, in a Broadway at the Adler presentation; buffet and a mug of beer for $12; for information, call Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Thu Feb 7. $37-57; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 309-797-2722, Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Sun Dec 30. Quad City Mallards, vs. Arizona; $7-25; for 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre. Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.molinecentre.org, 9am information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless com, 7pm Sun Dec 2. Sun Nov 25. January Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Chicago Bears Tailgate Breakfast, a breakfast Mill Pub Quiz, on Sundays; featuring the buffet and a mug of beer for $12; for information, call Drop-In Hockey (Adult), Thu. & Tue. 11am; Mon. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Feb 11. categories Current Events, Sports, S*** About Movies 309-797-2722, Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th 9:30am; $10; for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad City Mallards, vs. Arizona; $7-25; for and the musical portion, Name that Artist; $1, The Mill, Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.molinecentre.org, 9am River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http:// information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless 120 E Burlington, Iowa City, IA, http://www.icmill.com, Sun Dec 2. www.cityofdavenportiowa.com, 11am Tue Jan 1 thru Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. 9pm Sun Nov 25 thru Sun Dec 30. Feast of Saint Ambrose Mass, led by the Most Thu Jan 31. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Tue Feb 12. Sixteen Days of Activism to End Violence Rev. Martin Amos, DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Public Skate, Thu. 4:45-6:45pm and 9:30-11:30pm; Quad City Mallards, vs. Rapid City; $7-25; for Against Women and Children Kick-off Event, in Davenport; the McMullen Awards will be presented Fri. 10:30am, 5:45pm, & 8:15pm; Sat. 6:45pm; Mon. & information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless the Cosgrove cafeteria; handouts and letter-writing to individuals who embody the university’s mission Wed. 11am; $5 and up; for information, call 563-322- Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. materials will be provided; free; for information, of enriching the lives of others, and a reception will 5220, River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Thu Feb 14. contact Katy Strzepek at 563-333-6113 or follow; free; for information, call 563-333-6151, Christ http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com, 11am Wed Jan Quad City Mallards, vs. Arizona; $7-25; for [email protected], St. Ambrose University, the King Chapel - St. Ambrose University, Galvin Fine 2 thru Thu Jan 31. information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http:// Harlem Globetrotters, basketball and comedy Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. 11:30am Mon Nov 26. www.sau.edu, 6:30pm Sun Dec 2. with the legendary athletes; $19-96; for tickets, call iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Feb 18. Lighted Christmas Parade, hosted by the East Quad City Botanical Center Public Open House, 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, Quad City Mallards, vs. Evansville; $7-25; for Moline Main Street Business Association; the event with light refreshments, live music, crafts, and a 2pm IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Sat Jan 5. information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless will be held downtown followed by a lighting of presentation by members of the Mississippi Valley Quad City Mallards, vs. Wichita; $7-25; for Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. the 9th Street Commons; Santa and Mrs. Claus Quilters Guild; free; for information, call 309-794-0991, information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Sun Mar 3. will greet the children and pose for photos at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. American Legion, where Frosty’s Chili Supper IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 12pm Sun Dec 2. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Sun Jan 6. sponsored by IH Mississiippi Valley Credit Union will Monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, with variety Quad City Mallards, vs. Missouri; $7-25; for be held from 5-8pm; proceeds will go towards the music by the Freddie Steenbock Duo from 8-11am; information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless new downtown Holiday/Christmas decorations; $7/person, Davenport American Legion, 702 W. 35th Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. for information, call 309-314-3730 or e-mail St., Davenport, IA, 7am Sun Dec 2. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Tue Jan 8. November & December [email protected], Downtown Cirque Dreams Holidaze, lavish holiday production Quad City Mallards, vs. Dayton; $7-25; for Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual holiday East Moline, East Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline. with the acclaimed circus ensemble; $45-60; for information and tickets, call 309-764-2000, i wireless exhibit featuring decorated trees, activities, visits from com/AssociationEMBusinesses.cfm, 6pm Tue Nov 27. tickets and information, call 319-366-8203, Paramount Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Santa, and more; $3-8; for information, call 309-793- Tutu Giving, see the latest finely crafted jewelry Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. iwirelessCenter.com, 7:05pm Sun Jan 13. 1213, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, from Lionne Designs while enjoying specialty paramounttheatrecr.com, 7:30pm Tue Dec 4. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 31 River Valley Library Tour, learn how to become Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance, with a 6pm dinner impersonators from across the Midwest; $10; for a card member of the library, how to check out circa21.com, 6pm Thu Dec 20. and 8:30pm live music and dancing with the Tony information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension materials, and the rules of the Library; free; for Walcott Coliseum Christmas Party, with music Hamilton Orchestra; $30/dinner & dancing, $20/dancing 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, information, call 309-523-3440, River Valley by the Jerry Beauchamp band; $8; for information, only; for information, call 563-284-5165, Walcott IL, http://www.circa21.com, 8pm Fri Jan 4. Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www. call 563-284-5165, Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 6pm Mon Dec 31. Monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, with variety rivervalleylibrary.org, 6pm Wed Dec 5. Walcott, IA, 7pm Fri Dec 21. music by the Freddie Steenbock Duo from 8-11am; Friends of the Rock Island Library Big Book Sale, KJ’s Mustache Challenge Pub Crawl, fundraiser January $7/person, Davenport American Legion, 702 W. 35th for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public for the QC Child Abuse Council, The Landing, St., Davenport, IA, 7am Sun Jan 6. King’s Harvest Ministries Volunteer Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, 1601 River Dr., Suite 106, Moline, IL, http://www. Night Hike: Owl Calling, learn the different owl Opportunity, seeking volunteers to work with http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9am Thu Dec 6. kjmustachechallenge.org, 5pm Sat Dec 22. calls of the area, do some practice calls, then enjoy a homeless people at the overflow shelter this winter, Mississippi River Distilling Company First Friday Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque: New Year’s one-mile hike; afterward, warm up by the wood stove especially volunteers willing to spend the night; Event, celebrating the release of the company’s Eve at the Speakeasy, a New Year’s Eve celebration in the lodge and sip hot chocolate; for information, also opportunities to help from 8:45-10:45pm with latest creation; for information, call 563-271-0608, blending some of the finest burlesque dancers with call 319-523-8381 or e-mail [email protected], check-in, and people willing to bring food (normally Mississippi River Distilling Company, 303 N. Cody Rd., some of the funniest comedians in the area; $25; for Langwood Education Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA, sandwiches) for an average of 50 people; for LeClaire, IA, http://www.mrdistilling.com, 5:30pm Fri information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension http://www.naturallylouisacounty.com, 6pm Tue Jan 8. information, call 309-798-3776, King’s Harvest, 824 W. Dec 7. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, Chocolate Festival, featuring free samples from 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Tue Jan 1 thru Thu Jan 31. Christmas in LeClaire, thru Dec. 9; featuring IL, http://www.circa21.com, 10pm Mon Dec 31. area chocolatiers and sweet shops, a visit from Willy Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Half- crafts, a silent auction, free carriage rides, a live Hotel Blackhawk New Year’s Eve Party, with hors Wonka, history of chocolate from the education staff price Used Book Sale, for information, call 309-732- Nativity scene, a holiday bazaar, baked goods, visits d’oeuvres, live music and dancing, a champagne toast of the Quad City Botanical Center, a cooking demo, a 7369, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 from Santa, Buffalo Bill Museum tours, and more; at midnight, and more; $125/person; for information kids’ chocolate activity area, and more; $15 adults, $3 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 8am-10pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; for and to reserve, call 563-484-5900, Hotel Blackhawk, ages 15 & under; for information, call 309-794-0991, org, 9am Thu Jan 3. information, contact Joyce at 563-289-4205, Diane at 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://hotelblackhawk. Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, A Night of Illusions, featuring the top female 563-370-3509, or Vicki at 563-289-3882, Downtown com/new-years-eve-2013, 7pm Mon Dec 31. IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 11am Sun Jan 13. LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, Fri Dec 7 thru Sun Dec 9. A Night of Illusions, featuring the top female impersonators from across the Midwest; $10; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension Quad Cities Dining Survey 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 8pm Fri Dec 7. To make the Quad Cities’ Dining Guide even more useful, we plan to include the results of this reader survey in our next edition – and make it an annual feature. Miss Iowa 2012 Live, Meet Miss Iowa 2012 Mariah There are more than 40 categories in the survey, but you only need to provide reasonable answers to 15 categories for your vote to be counted. Cary, enjoy an exclusive preview of Miss America You can take the survey at RCReader.com/y/survey. You may also mail your responses to 532 W. 3rd St., Davenport IA 52801. 2013 competition wardrobe and talent performance, and enjoy select hors d’oeuvres desserts, a holiday- Vote for your favorite restaurants through February 1, 2013. shopping silent auction, and a visit from Santa; $10 Results will be published by the River Cities’ Reader in the Spring/Summer 2013 Quad Cities’ Dining Guide in April. at the door; for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http:// www.rivermusicexperience.org, 1pm Sat Dec 8. Restaurant Coffeeshop Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Orientation, for information, call 563-359-9066, Habitat for Humanity New restaurant (opened in 2012) Smoothies - Quad Cities, 2235 Grant St., Bettendorf, IA, http:// National chain restaurant Greasy spoon www.habitatqc.org, 7pm Sat Dec 8. Winter Wonderland Bus Tour, a bus trek to enjoy Fine-dining restaurant Kid-friendly restaurant Chicago Botanic Garden’s Wonderland Express Garden Train Display and Christkindlemarket in downtown Best-kept secret Restaurant to please both young kids and their parents Chicago, and dinner at the Two Brothers Round House Mexican restaurant in Aurora; $99-120; for information and to reserve, Pub food call 309-794-0991, ext. 30, Quad City Botanical Center, Italian restaurant 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens. Late-night eats com, Thu Dec 13. Pizza Bakery/breads/bagels Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing, begin Chinese restaurant the evening in the Langwood lodge for a brief Desserts introduction before heading out to view the show; Thai restaurant free; for information, call 319-523-8381 or e-mail Ice cream/sweets [email protected], Langwood Education Japanese restaurant Barbecue Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA, http://www. Indian restaurant naturallylouisacounty.com, 6pm Thu Dec 13. Breakfast Timeless Traditions: A Holiday in the Gardens, Mediterranean restaurant enjoy a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” Burgers presented throughout the gardens, crafts including Steaks/steakhouse Deli Sandwiches letters to Santa and ornament making, refreshments, Restaurant for vegetarian diners chestnut roasting, caroling, and more Christmas fun; Gyros/Greek free with $2-6 museum admission; for information, Seafood call 309-794-0991, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 Sunday brunch Romantic atmosphere 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, Wings 6pm Sat Dec 15. Restaurant wine selection Chicago Bears Tailgate Breakfast, a breakfast Sushi buffet and a mug of beer for $12; for information, call Restaurant beer selection 309-797-2722, Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Buffet Locally brewed beer available Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.molinecentre.org, 9am Sun Dec 16. year-round (include name and brewery) Chips and salsa Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Locally brewed beer available Soup Cities Handicap-Accessible Service, with free for a limited time (include name and brewery) doughnuts and coffee beginning at 10:30am, and a Business lunch pizza buffet at 12 noon following the worship service; Dining bargain donations encouraged; for information, contact Catering Dining bargain that will also impress a date Reverend Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or e-mail Mobile food vendor [email protected], Clarion Hotel Davenport, Distinctly Quad Cities fast food 227 LeClaire St, Davenport, IA, http://www.mccqc. com, 10:30am Sun Dec 16. Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Orientation, for Name: information, call 563-359-9066, Habitat for Humanity - Quad Cities, 2235 Grant St., Bettendorf, IA, http:// www.habitatqc.org, 10am Tue Dec 18. Daytime phone number: Speakeasy Trivia Night, on the third Thursday of the month; hosted by Mr. Trivia; $10/person, 10 per E-mail address: team; cash prizes for the winners; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa ‘21 RCReader.com/y/survey QuadCitiesDiningGuide.com 32 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Theatre Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat Feb 9. Comedies and Dramas Second Sundays in the Richardson-Sloane November & December November through February January Special Collections, on the 2nd Sun. of the month; open for genealogy and local-history research; Talk of the Town, free for members, $2 for non- Second Sundays in the Richardson-Sloane members; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI omedy. Drama. Romance. Intrigue. Sin. Special Collections, on the 2nd Sun. of the month; for information, call 563-326-7902 or e-mail [email protected], Davenport (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, But enough about my dinner dates; open for genealogy and local-history research; C Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Wed these are also elements that are sure to be in for information, call 563-326-7902 or e-mail Nov 21. [email protected], Davenport http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Feb 10. abundance in our area’s lineup of wintertime Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque, an evening Backyard Naturalist, an introduction to the Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, amazing animals and plants in your backyard and plays. Those looking for laughs, for instance, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sun Jan 13. with area burlesque artists and comedians; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 neighborhood; learn to identify and interact with the will have no problem Speakeasy Trivia Night, on the third Thursday of plants and creatures around you; free; for information, the month; hosted by Mr. Trivia; $10/person, 10 per Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. finding them in the circa21.com, Fri Feb 15 and Sat Feb 16. call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Old Creamery Theatre’s team; cash prizes for the winners; for information and Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http:// tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Book Lovers Edible Book Contest, celebrate Book one-man/35-character Lovers Month by creating a masterful and tasty baked www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Nov 24. Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. The Modern Middle East: History, Religion, show Fully Committed circa21.com, 6pm Thu Jan 17. good to share; judging begins at 11:30am, with prizes for best tasting, best looking, and most elaborate; Turmoil, & Hope - Part II, lecture by Dr. Arthur Pitz (running November 29 20th Annual Red Ribbon Dinner, fundraiser for on “Religions of the Middle East: Misunderstandings The Project of the Quad Cities themed “20 Years: An free; for information, call 309-732-7330, Rock Island through December 16), Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, and/or the Unknown”; free; for information, call 563- Epic Voyage,” featuring entertainment, a gourmet 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning the Playcrafters Barn dinner, and more; for information, call 309-762-5433, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11am Sat Feb 16. Theatre’s supernatural Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque, an evening Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, com, 6:30pm Mon Nov 26. farce Ghost of a Chance (January 11 through http://www.TPQC.org, 5pm Sat Jan 19. with area burlesque artists and comedians; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Social Conflict Around Religious Freedom and 20), and Riverside Theatre’s existential 5th Annual Winter Wine Experience, the Sexuality, presented by A. J. Juskewycz; an event in event will feature samples of wines from several Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. comedy The Exit Interview (January 25 circa21.com, Fri Feb 22 and Sat Feb 23. the Women’s & Gender Studies department’s annual different wine distributors and wineries for tasting Tea Hour series; free; for information, contact Dr. through February 17). Giggles mixed with and purchase; enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, New Shanghai Circus, internationally-renowned acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, and more; for Leslie-Kirsten Day at 309- 794-7240 KirstenDay@ family-friendly adventure are on tap in the and a complimentary wine tasting glass; $25-35; augustana.edu, Carlsson Evald Hall - Augustana for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333, RME tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Coralville Center for the Arts’ take on Roald Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield College, 3601 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Dahl’s Matilda (January 20) and Davenport (River Music Experience), 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, augustana.edu/teahour, 4pm Wed Nov 28. IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 5pm Sat Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www. Junior Theatre’s adaptation of Robert Louis FairfieldACC.com, Sat Mar 2. Aging Parents and the Family Legacy, advanced Jan 19. directives, elder law, and estate planning presented Stevenson’s Treasure Island (February 16 World’s Toughest Rodeo, the national touring Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Half- price Used Book Sale, for information, call 309-732- by Thomas Staley, M.D., Genesis Home Health/ through 24), while audience participation sensation; $18-35; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i Hospice, and Daniel Ellard, attorney at law; free; for wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. 7369, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 is mandatory in two dinner-and-a-killing 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. information, contact Deb Hughes at 563-421-6861 farces by the It’s a Mystery troupe at iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Fri Jan 25 and Sat Jan 26. or [email protected], Kahl Home for the St. Ambrose University Trivia Night, 10 rounds org, 9am Thu Mar 7. Skellington Manor: Fairway for Murder Aged, 1101 W. 9th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. of questions on various subjects, with 6-8 players per genesishealth.com, 6pm Thu Nov 29. (December 7, January 11, and February team; bring your own snacks, drinks are available for Gift Guides, librarians will be available to help you 8), and Murder at the Moonshinapalooza purchase (no outside drinks allowed); $10; 6pm doors, find the perfect gift during the holiday season; free; (December 14, January 25, and February 7pm trivia; for information and to register, contact for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Randi Rockwell at 563-333-6030, Rogalski Center - St. 15). Comedy and romance, meanwhile, Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, blend in the Festival 56 presentation of http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Sat Jan 26. Almost, Maine (November 23 through Figge Art MuseuM December 1), comedy and drama combine February & March in New Ground Theatre’s Pulitzer Prize A Night of Illusions, featuring the top female winner Crimes of the Heart (February 1 impersonators from across the Midwest; $10; for through 10), and comedy and mythology information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension Masterwork 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, – specifically, the Orpheus myth – merge IL, http://www.circa21.com, 8pm Fri Feb 1. in St. Ambrose University’s production of King’s Harvest Ministries Volunteer Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice (February 22 through Opportunity, seeking volunteers to work with 24). Ancient Greek tragedy will come homeless people at the overflow shelter this winter, especially volunteers willing to spend the night; Quilts alive in Augustana College’s The Bacchae also opportunities to help from 8:45-10:45pm with from the (January 25 through February 3), with more check-in, and people willing to bring food (normally modern dramas on hand in Dreamwell sandwiches) for an average of 50 people; for Theatre’s The Trestle of Pope Lick Creek information, call 309-798-3776, King’s Harvest, 824 W. american (February 8 through 16) and Theatre 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Fri Feb 1 thru Thu Mar 7. Advance Auto Parts’ Monster Jam, twelve-feet- Cedar Rapids’ The Summerland Project tall, ten-thousand-pound machines race through a folk art (January 11 through February 2). A jury custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over room will vibrate with tension and intrigue or smash through; Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2 & 7pm; $17-44; for in Iowa City Community Theatre’s 12 tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW museum Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter. Angry Men (January 25 through February com, Fri Feb 1 and Sat Feb 2. Through February 3, 2013 3), while the wages of sin, and dogmatic Adam Trent: The Next Generation of Illusion, teaching, are explored in playwright Melissa Vegas style magic with comedy, dancing, and singing; McBain’s District Theatre drama Altar $12-27; for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Quilt Workshop Call (November 29 through December 9). Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http:// Saturday, December 1 • 10 am-5 pm And I’d close by mentioning that comedy, www.FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Sat Feb 2. drama, romance, intrigue, and sin are all Monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, with variety Free with membership or paid admission on the docket when four gifted actors and music by the Freddie Steenbock Duo from 8-11am; I perform Private Eyes at the QC Theatre $7/person, Davenport American Legion, 702 W. 35th Lureca Outland (c. 1904–2009), Wedding Ring Interpretation Quilt (detail), Boligee, St., Davenport, IA, 7am Sun Feb 3. Workshop (January 18 through February Alabama, 1991, cotton, wool, and synthetics, collection American Folk Art Museum, New Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Half- York, Museum purchase made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment 3), but I’m hardly one for self-promotion. price Used Book Sale, for information, call 309-732- for the Arts, with matching funds from the Great American Quilt Festival 3, 1991.13.5 Once you’ve finished rolling your eyes, you 7369, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 can find more information on the area’s 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. winter plays by reading our events calendar’s org, 9am Thu Feb 7. Gourmet Chocolate Tasting, unique and exotic Davenport, Iowa • 563.326.7804 theatre listings, beginning on page 20. – chocolates from around the world, with a wide www.figgeartmuseum.org Mike Schulz variety available for tasting; free; for information, call Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 33 Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, for building a better resume; free; for information, a presentation hosted by the World Affairs Council, 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Thu Nov 29. call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main the World Community Institute, and the library; free; Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Progressing with Freedom Toward Humility: Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public com, 7pm Tue Feb 26. Images and Thoughts of Ambrose of Milan, rockislandlibrary.org, 11am Tue Dec 11. Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// Geology in the National Parks: Dinosaur and Monsignor Cesar Pasini, prefect of the Vatican Library Talk of the Town, free for members, $2 for non- www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Tue Jan 22. Badlands, lecture with Dr. Richard Baker, professor in Rome, will discuss the Christian call to lose oneself, members; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI Symposium Day: Environmental Issues, the emeritus in the Geoscience Department at the to surrender one’s own desires, and ideologies in (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, public is invited to attend the free lectures that are University of Iowa; free; for information, call 319-643- order to encounter Christ; free; for information, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Wed part of the event; for information, call 309-794-7721 2541, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, off I-80 at call 563-333-5823, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose Dec 19. or e-mail [email protected], Centennial Hall, exit 254, West Branch, IA, http://www.nps.gov/heho, University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http:// Backyard Naturalist, an introduction to the Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 7pm Wed Feb 27. www.sau.edu, 5pm Sun Dec 2. amazing animals and plants in your backyard and http://www.augustana.edu, 9am Wed Jan 23. Placing Blame: European Racism in an Era of The Modern Middle East: History, Religion, neighborhood; learn to identify and interact with the Geology in the National Parks: Glacier, lecture Crisis, film screening and panel discussion; free; Turmoil, & Hope - Part III, lecture by Dr. Arthur Pitz plants and creatures around you; free; for information, with Dr. Richard Baker, professor emeritus in the an event in St. Ambrose University’s “Race Matters” on “The Arab Spring: Is It Spring or Winter?”; free; for call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Geoscience Department at the University of Iowa; free; series, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http:// for information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Dec 22. National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, Thu Feb 28. www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Dec 3. IA, http://www.nps.gov/heho, 7pm Wed Jan 23. I Don’t Mind Talking About It: Breaking the Building the American Dream: A Swedish January Silence about Race and Racism, the Woodrow Immigrant Carpenter, Contractor and Family in Wilson Visiting Fellow Lecture, presented by Callie American Identity in the Inaugural Address, Dr. February & March Moline, IL, free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Crossley; free; an event in St. Ambrose University’s Steve Klien of Augustana College’s Communication A Contribution to the Critique of Social Justice Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http:// “Race Matters” series, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose Studies Department will discuss the role of these in America, led by Mike Jerin, PhD, Professor of Social www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Thu Dec 6. University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http:// speeches in shaping American political and cultural Work; for information, contact Christie Holdridge Flutes Unlimited, a Friends of the Rock Island www.sau.edu, 7pm Wed Mar 6. identity; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock at 563-333-3911, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose Public Library lunch program, presented by Mary Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http:// Kay Waytenick and Janet Stodt; $6.50 for lunch; for Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Wed www.sau.edu, 1pm Thu Feb 7. information and to reserve, call 309-786-2617, First Jan 9. The Hyphen Matters: Race and Asian- Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Titanic – Two Passengers, a Friends of the Rock Americans, film screening and panel discussion; free; Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am Island Public Library lunch program, presented an event in St. Ambrose University’s “Race Matters” November & December Mon Dec 10. by Tom and Wanda Hanson; $6.50 for lunch; for series, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 The Modern Middle East: History, Religion, Fumigation, for information, call 563-359-7577, information and to reserve, call 309-786-2617, First W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Turmoil, & Hope - Part IV, lecture by Dr. Arthur Pitz Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Thu Feb 7. on “Demographic Trends in the Middle East: Which B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/ Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am Driving After 60: Keeping Your Most Important Nations Are Dying?”; free; for information, call 563- calendar/, 9am Tue Nov 27. Mon Jan 14. Accessory, Your Keys, free program with tips on safe 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Managing Project Communication, thru Nov. Macho Miners in an Underground Heaven and driving for seniors, with an overview of the AARP Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. 29; develop a communication management plan an Above-Ground Hell, presented by Brian Leech; an Driver Safety Program with AARP instructor Caryl davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Dec 10. for distributing appropriate information to each event in the Women’s & Gender Studies department’s Altemus; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Travelogue - Spectacular Lands and Wondrous stakeholder group through proper forms of media annual Tea Hour series; free; for information, contact Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Waters, on the 2nd Monday of the month; free for while actively managing stakeholder expectations; Dr. Leslie-Kirsten Day at 309- 794-7240 KirstenDay@ Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Tue members, $2 for non-members; for information, learn to influence outcomes, negotiate results, manage augustana.edu, Carlsson Evald Hall - Augustana Feb 12. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), conflicts and recognize negotiation styles, including College, 3601 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Civil Rights in America: The Rule of Law, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. your own; $995; for information, contact Jennifer Prinz augustana.edu/teahour, 4pm Wed Jan 16. presentation by Henry Marquand, hosted by the casiseniors.org, 1pm Mon Dec 10. at 563-333-5723 or [email protected], SAU Downtown A Journey to Turkmenistan, Jordan, and World Affairs Council, the World Community Institute, Resume Tips, librarians provide suggestions Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// Benin, Black Hawk College exchnage students give and the library; free; for information, call 563-344- www.sau.edu/pd, 8:30am Tue Nov 27. 34 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Events Adler Theatre December through February November & December Grandma and Me: Make Your Own Christmas ou’ve read his sonnets, you’ve Wreath, dress for the weather as we will go on a short attended his plays, you’ve seen trail hike to see if we can find any last minute items to Y put on our Christmas wreaths; free; for information, the film versions of his works set in call 319-523-8381 or e-mail [email protected], Manhattan and Nazi Germany and really Langwood Education Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, bitchy high schools ... . Prepare yourselves IA, http://www.naturallylouisacounty.com, 2pm Sat now for Shakespeare in Dec 1. Pest Control Operators, for information, call Concert! Don’t expect 563-359-7577, Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot from this title, however, Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension. that the Bard himself iastate.edu/calendar, 9am Wed Dec 5. is being exhumed for St. Ambrose ACCEL Degree-Completion our entertainment. Program Info Session, adult learners desiring to complete their bachelor’s degree in a flexible evening Instead, expect another and weekend format are invited to learn more Cirque Dreams sterling performance about the St. Ambrose University ACCEL program; Holidaze by the Quad City the session will offer participants an overview of Symphony Orchestra, whose December the program’s unique, discussion-driven learning Monty Python’s Spamalot @ Paramount Theatre – January 31 environment, and the opportunity to ask questions Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. call 309-732-7341, Rock Island Public Library - Main 1 “Masterworks” concert – a celebration of program staff; free; register at [email protected]; for bettendorflibrary.com, Wed Jan 9. Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. of the Bard showcasing highlights from information, call 563-333-5709, St. Ambrose University Downloading eBooks from the Bettendorf rockislandlibrary.org, 1:30pm Tue Jan 29. Continuing Studies & Conference Center, 1950 E. 54th Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Library: Kindle, bring your library card, e-mail St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/accel, 5:30pm Dream, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, address, and Amazon password; led by Maria Wed Dec 5. February & March and Verdi’s Falstaff – kicks off the winter Levetzow; at 3 & 7pm; free; for information, call 563- Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Leadership Through People Skills, an intensive 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning lineup at Davenport’s Adler Theatre. Testing, for information, call 563-359-7577, Scott learning experience that transforms managers into Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. (The concert will also be presented at County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, leaders by creating the skills necessary to meet com, Thu Jan 10. Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/ today’s business challenges and turn vision into Augustana College’s Centennial Hall on Getting Started with Downloading eBooks, calendar, 10am Fri Dec 7. reality; $1,295; for information and to register, call December 2.) Before the chilly months learn how to access the Library’s collection of eBooks Downloading eBooks & eAudiobooks, learn 563-333-5720 or e-mail [email protected], SAU Downtown and eAudiobooks and how to download them to your end, the orchestra will return to the Adler how to access the Library’s collection of eBooks and Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// portable device; free; for information, call 309-732- (and, on February 10, Augustana) for its eAudiobooks and how to download them to your www.sau.edu/pd, 8am Mon Feb 4 thru Fri Feb 8. 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, portable device; free; for information, call 309-732- Project Management: PMP and CAPM Exam fourth “Masterworks” presentation of the 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www. 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, Preparation, thru Feb. 7; this course includes 2012-13 season – a February 9 program, rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Tue Jan 15. 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www. comprehensive review of the PMBOK Guide, practice titled Valentine’s Day, boasting the vocal Getting Started with Computers, for those rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Wed Dec 12. exams, test-taking tips, a review of the application who’ve never touched a computer or just want to stylings of the Five by Design ensemble St. Ambrose Master of Education in Teaching, process, and a copy of the bestselling study guide: learn new things; free; for information and to register, and a repertoire including Tchaikovsky’s teach at a higher level, and enjoy the rewards of Swan Lake waltz and selections from becoming better qualified with graduate-level skills Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. That that can lead to a higher salary; curriculum focuses on professional teaching outcomes as identified by the tragic musical romance will also be staged National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at the Davenport venue in its entirety on (NBPTS); free; for information, contact Jana Seutter February 18, when the Broadway at the at 563-388-7660, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose Adler series hosts the touring production University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http:// of West Side Story just four weeks after www.sau.edu, 4:30pm Wed Dec 12. Email Basics, learn how to get started with e-mail; the series’ presentation of another Tony free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Award-winning triumph: January 22’s Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, song-and-dance spectacular A Chorus IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 1:30pm Thu Dec Line. More professional dancing – plus 20. gorgeous stagecraft and a Tchaikovsky January score played by the talents of Orchestra Getting Started with Downloading eBooks, Iowa – will be on hand in the Adler’s learn how to access the Library’s collection of eBooks December 8 and 9 stagings of Ballet Quad and eAudiobooks and how to download them to your Cities’ The Nutcracker. 2012’s grand portable device; free; for information, call 309-732- holiday fun will continue with December 7302, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 15’s fittingly titled Holiday Grande 2012, 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. org, 2pm Wed Jan 2. an Adler concert featuring piano wizard Downloading eBooks from the Bettendorf Jim McDonough & His Orchestra & Library: iPads/iPhones/Nook Tablet Version, bring Singers. 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Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// Man, I should never write these things www.sau.edu/pd, 8am Mon Jan 7. Downloading eBooks from the Bettendorf before breakfast ... . For more information Library: eReader, learn to download eBooks to on all of the events on the Adler’s readers such as the Nook and the Sony Reader; led wintertime schedule, visit AdlerTheatre. by Maria Levetzow; at 3 & 7pm; free; for information, com. – Mike Schulz call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 35 “The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try” by email account or just don’t use yours very often, this QCAD Open Sew, class Rock Island, IL, http://www. Andy Crowe; $995; for information and to register, call class will help you become more comfortable; free; for for quilting and other sewing qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 563-333-5720 or e-mail [email protected], SAU Downtown information and to register, call 309-732-7341, Rock projects meets on the 4th 6pm Mon Dec 3. Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Mon. of the month; for Friends of the www.sau.edu/pd, 8:30am Tue Feb 5. Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2:30pm information, call 309-786- Bettendorf Public St. Ambrose University Open House Visit Thu Feb 21. 2580, Quad Citians Affirming Library Meeting, on Day, receive important admissions and financial Diversity Center, 1608 2nd the first Tuesday of the aid info, take a campus tour, and enjoy lunch with Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// month; for information, faculty members from your major interest; free; for www.qcaffirmingdiversity. call 563-344-4175, interest, contact Randall Goblirsch at 563-333-6461 org, 6pm Mon Nov 26. Bettendorf Public Library, or [email protected], Rogalski Center - St. QCAD Stitch & Bitch, 2950 Learning Campus, Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, November & December meets the 1st & 4th Mondays Bettendorf, IA, http://www. http://www.sau.edu, 9:30am Mon Feb 18. of the month; a class for bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm QCAD Young Adults’ Social Group, on Project Management: Planning, Execution, quilting and other sewing; Tue Dec 4. Wednesdays; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad and Control, thru Feb. 21; an extensive overview of for information, call 309-786- ISU Scott County Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock professional project management is presented along 2580, Quad Citians Affirming Extension Council Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm with the importance of a consistent methodology; Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Meeting, for information, Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. this course provides a project-ready tool kit for Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// call 563-359-7577, Scott Independent Scholars’ Evening, on Thursdays; initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and www.qcaffirmingdiversity. Zeds Dead @ Iowa Memorial Union – County Extension, 875 the evenings are for the presentation of area scholars’ controlling, and closing out projects within a practical org, 6pm Mon Nov 26. Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, ongoing work; snacks and a cash bar available; free; November 28 system of professional project management; $995; Fireside Knitters, on Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs. for information, call 309-762-9202, e-mail qcinstitute@ for information and to register, call 563-333-5720 or Tuesdays; knit and crochet items for various social extension.iastate.edu/calendar, 7pm Tue Dec 4. sbcglobal.net,or visit http://www.facebook.com/ e-mail [email protected], SAU Downtown Education Center, organizations throughout the Quad Cities; supplies Friends of the Rock Island Library Meeting, pages/Phoenix-Art-Gallery/190686381317, Moline 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/pd, provided; for information, call 563-326-7832, the the program “Flutes Unlimited” with Mary Kay Commercial Club, 513b 16th St, Moline, IL, http:// 8:30am Tue Feb 19. Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Waytenick and Janet Stodt; lunch for $6.50; for www.facebook.com/pages/The-Institute-for-Cultural- Getting Started with Downloading eBooks, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, information and to RSVP, call 309-781-1210, First and-Healing-Traditions-Ltd/109523579139747, 7pm learn how to access the Library’s collection of eBooks 6:30pm Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Dec 27. and eAudiobooks and how to download them to your QCAD Spectrum, transgender social/support Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am The Project Weekly Dinners, on Thursdays; portable device; free; for information, call 309-732- group meets on the 1st Sat. of the month; for Mon Dec 10. weekly dinner with friends from the Project of the 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming QCAD Dining OUT, on the second Monday of Quad Cities; $6; for information, call 309-762-5433 or 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// the month; meet at a designated restaurant and e-mail [email protected], Connections Nightclub, rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Feb 19. www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Sat Dec 1. enjoy a meal with QCAD friends; for information, 822 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.apqc4life. Certificate in Grant Writing, six-day course thru Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, guests call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity org, 5pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Dec 27. Mar. 8; a comprehensive certificate program that can attend the Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group ) Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. QCAD Men’s Coming Out Group, on the 2nd brings a wide array of competencies supporting the which meets at 5:30pm just before the main meeting; qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6:30pm Mon Dec 10. & 4th Thursdays of the month; for information, call art of grant writing and management; the 36 contact- free; for information, call 309-764-5570 or e-mail Knit for Peace, on the 2nd Tuesday of the 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity hour program provides a focused and interactive [email protected], Butterworth Center, 1105 month; work on knit and crochet projects; free; for Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. learning experience; $999; for information and to 8th Street, Moline, IL, http://www.qcs.org, 7pm Mon information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Thu Nov 22. register, call 563-333-5720 or e-mail [email protected], Dec 3. Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, QCAD Drop-in for Teens, on Fridays; for SAU Downtown Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., QCAD Stitch & Bitch, meets the 1st & 4th http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 11. information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/pd, 9:30am Thu Mondays of the month; a class for quilting and other Milan Optimist Club, meets on the 2nd Wed. of Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, Feb 21. sewing; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad the month, Milan American Legion, 515 W 1st Ave, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6:30pm Fri Getting Started with Email, whether you need an Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Milan, IL, 6:30pm Wed Dec 12. Nov 23 thru Dec 28. 36 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Education Center, 404 E. 3rd St., Kewanee, IL, http:// call 563-326-7832, Center, 1608 2nd Ave., www.bhc.edu, 6pm Thu Dec 20. Fairmount Street Library, Rock Island, IL, http://www. QCAD Men’s Coming Out Group, for information, 3000 N. Fairmount St., qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Thu November & December call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Davenport, IA, http://www. Jan 24. Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. davenportlibrary.com, QCAD Open Sew, class for QCAD Men’s Coming Out Group, for information, qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Thu Dec 27. 6:30pm Jan 8 thru Tue quilting and other sewing projects call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Jan 29. meets on the 4th Mon. of the Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. January Quad City Audubon month; for information, call 309- qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Thu Dec 13. Society Membership 786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Quad City Audubon Society Membership QCAD Young Adults’ Social Group, on Meeting, Dick Sayles will Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Meeting, Brent Langley will present a slide show on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad present a program on his Rock Island, IL, http://www. “Birding in Utah, Idaho, and Northern California”; Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock recent trip to Cuba; free to qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6pm free to the public; for information, call 309-799-7192, Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm the public; for information, Mon Jan 28. Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, 7pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan 30. call 309-799-7192, QCAD Stitch & Bitch, meets Thu Dec 13. Independent Scholars’ Evening, on Thusdays; Butterworth Center, 1105 8th the 1st & 4th Mondays of the The Singularity Is Now, a Quad Cities Institute of the evenings are for the presentation of area scholars’ Street, Moline, IL, 7pm Thu month; a class for quilting and Noetic Sciences (IONS-QC) meeting; for information, ongoing work; snacks and a cash bar available; free; Jan 10. other sewing; for information, e-mail [email protected] or call 563-332-7259, for information, call 309-762-9202, e-mail qcinstitute@ QCAD Men’s Coming call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, sbcglobal.net,or visit http://www.facebook.com/ Out Group, for information, Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Fri pages/Phoenix-Art-Gallery/190686381317, Moline call 309-786-2580, Quad 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// Dec 14. Commercial Club, 513b 16th St, Moline, IL, http:// Citians Affirming Diversity Tom Arnold @ Stephen www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, Golden Wedding Club, open to couples married www.facebook.com/pages/The-Institute-for-Cultural- Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Sondheim Center for the Per- 6pm Mon Jan 28. 50+ years; eat lunch, play cards, and socialize; $5-7; for and-Healing-Traditions-Ltd/109523579139747, 7pm Rock Island, IL, http://www. forming Arts – February 16 information, call Elaine Eriksen at 563-391-7427, CASI Thu Jan 3 thru Thu Jan 31. qcaffirmingdiversity.org, February & March (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, QCAD Drop-in for Teens, on Fridays; for 7pm Thu Jan 10. QCAD Drop-in for Teens, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 4pm Tue information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Friends of the Rock Island Library Meeting, with on Fridays; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Dec 18. Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, the program “Titanic: Two Passengers” with Tom and Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group (QCMUG) IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6:30pm Fri Wanda Hanson; lunch for $6.50; for information and Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, Meeting, in the 2nd floor Norm Kelinson Room; Jan 4 thru Fri Jan 25. to RSVP, call 309-781-1210 or e-mail gustafson48@ 6:30pm Fri Feb 1 thru Fri Mar 1. featuring a special program/presentation on QCAD Spectrum, transgender social/support yahoo.com, First Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020 QCAD Spectrum, transgender social/support Macintosh Applications or hardware, and an “Open group meets on the 1st Sat. of the month; for 30th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. group meets on the 1st Sat. of the month; for Forum” question and answer period where members information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming org, 11:30am Mon Jan 14. information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming help other Macintosh users solve problems and Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// QCAD Dining OUT, on the second Monday of Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// improve their computer skills; $24/year family www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Sat Jan 5. the month; meet at a designated restaurant and www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Sat Feb 2. memberships, guests welcome, Bettendorf Public QCAD Stitch & Bitch, meets the 1st & 4th enjoy a meal with QCAD friends; for information, QCAD Stitch & Bitch, meets the 1st & 4th Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// Mondays of the month; a class for quilting and other call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Mondays of the month; a class for quilting and other www.qcmug.org, 6:30pm Tue Dec 18. sewing; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. sewing; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6:30pm Mon Jan 14. Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Meeting, for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6pm Rock Island County Extension Council Meeting, Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6pm Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Mon Jan 7. for information, call 309-756-9978, Rock Island County Mon Feb 4. Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; knit and crochet Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, 6pm Tue Jan 15. Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; knit and crochet Tue Dec 18. items for various social organizations throughout QCAD Men’s Coming Out Group, for information, items for various social organizations throughout Black Hawk College Board of Trustees Meeting, the Quad Cities; supplies provided; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity for information, call 309-796-5051, Community the Quad Cities; supplies provided; for information, An Evening with Shemekia Copeland @ The Redstone Room – October 14

Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 37 call 309-781-1210 or QCAD Stitch & Bitch, meets the 1st & 4th Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; no swimming e-mail gustafson48@ Mondays of the month; a class for quilting and other experience is necessary; $6 per visit or $57-61 for a yahoo.com, First sewing; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad 20-visit pass; for information, call 309-796-5601, BHC Baptist Church of Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, Rock Island, 3020 Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6pm IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 11am Wed Nov 21 thru Mon 30th St, Rock Island, Mon Feb 25. Dec 31. IL, http://www. QCAD Men’s Coming Out Group, for information, Ask Your Body What Is Right for You, on rockislandlibrary. call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Wednesdays; nutrition-muscle testing and a org, 11:30am Mon Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. neurological-bubconscious update, presented by Feb 11. qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Thu Feb 28. 25-years-experienced Dr. Jenna Hobbins D.C.; for QCAD Dining QCAD Spectrum, transgender social/support information and to register, call 563-324-0738, 5:30pm OUT, on the group meets on the 1st Sat. of the month; for Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. second Monday of information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Yoga: Mind and Body, on Wednesdays; with the month; meet Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// instructor Steffi Reitz of Orange Yoga; bring a yoga at a designated www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Sat Mar 2. mat; for information, call 309-779-2993, Trinity restaurant and QCAD Stitch & Bitch, meets the 1st & 4th Mondays Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, enjoy a meal with of the month; a class for quilting and other sewing; for 5pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. QCAD friends; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Medicare Q&A w/ SHIIP, information and answers information, call Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// to Medicare questions from a Senior Health Insurance Russian National Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake @ Orpheum Theatre – 309-786-2580, www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6pm Mon Mar 4. Information Program counselor; free; for information, January 4 Quad Citians call 563-421-1096, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Affirming Diversity Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Nov 21. N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6:30pm Mon Feb 11. Aqua Combo, a moderate to high-intensity class davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Feb 5 thru Tue Quad City Audubon Society Membership on Tuesdays and Thursdays; $6 per visit or $57-61 for Mar 5. Meeting, view and discuss a film on “Endangered a 20-visit pass; for information, call 309-796-5601, BHC QCAD Young Adults’ Social Group, on Hawaii”; free to the public; for information, call CLASSES & LECTURES Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, Wednesdays; for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad 309-799-7192, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 6pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Moline, IL, 7pm Thu Feb 14. November & December Dec 27. Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm QCAD Men’s Coming Out Group, for information, Pragmatic Spiritual Science - Meditation Medicine Buddha Puja, on Thursdays; by relying Wed Feb 6 thru Wed Mar 6. call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Session, on Wednesdays in the upstairs meeting upon Medicine Buddha sincerely, living beings in Independent Scholars’ Evening, on Thursdays; Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. room; meditation practice and knowledge-sharing these impure times can be cured of heavy physical the evenings are for the presentation of area scholars’ qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 7pm Thu Feb 14. with like-minded people to help spiritual growth; free; and mental disease, and find release from the internal ongoing work; snacks and a cash bar available; free; Black Hawk College Board of Trustees Meeting, for information, call 1-888-9-PSS-ORG, Bettendorf pain of the poisons attachment, anger, and ignorance; for information, call 309-762-9202, e-mail qcinstitute@ in Building 1’s Black Hawk Room; for information, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, for information, call 563-322-1600, Lamrim Kadampa sbcglobal.net,or visit http://www.facebook.com/ call 309-796-5051, Black Hawk College - Quad City http://www.meetup.com/pssquadcities, 7pm Wed Buddhist Center, 502 1/2 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// pages/Phoenix-Art-Gallery/190686381317, Moline Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc. Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. www.meditateiniowa.org, 6pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Commercial Club, 513b 16th St, Moline, IL, http:// edu, 6pm Thu Feb 21. Yoga, on Wednesdays, with instructor Michelle Dec 27. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Institute-for-Cultural- QCAD Open Sew, class for quilting and other Campbell; $12 drop-in classes, $95/10-class pass; Zumba, on Thursdays; get your jam on, feel the and-Healing-Traditions-Ltd/109523579139747, 7pm sewing projects meets on the 4th Mon. of the month; for information, call 563-322-5354, DSY Bettendorf, beat, and have a blast getting healthy; $6/class, Thu Feb 7 thru Thu Mar 7. for information, call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians 3420 Towne Pointe Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www. first class is free; for information, call 309-798-0279 Friends of the Rock Island Library Meeting, Affirming Diversity Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, davenportschoolofyoga.com, 8pm Wed Nov 21 thru or e-mail [email protected], QC SoDa Dance with the State of the City Message with Mayor Dennis IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6pm Mon Wed Dec 26. Studio, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda. Pauley; lunch for $6.50; for information and to RSVP, Feb 25. Aqua Motion, a moderate-intensity class on com, 5:30pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Dec 27. 38 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., education, resources, and confidential support from Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 7pm Fri others in similar situations; free; for information, call Jan 11. Judith Gilbert at 309-558-7801, Green Rock/Colona Medicare Q&A w/ SHIIP, information and answers Senior Citizens Center, 703 6th St., Colona, IL, 7pm CLASSES & LECTURES to Medicare questions from a Senior Health Insurance Mon Dec 3. November & December Information Program counselor; free; for information, Grief Support Group, or information, call 563- call 563-421-1096, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Yoga, on Fridays, with instructor Michelle Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. Campbell; $12 drop-in classes, $95/10-class pass; bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Jan 16. org, 9:30am Wed Dec 12. for information, call 563-322-5354, DSY Bettendorf, Nutrition Before, During, and After Cancer Dementia Caregiver Group: Lewy Body 3420 Towne Pointe Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Therapy, a Trinity dietitian will discuss nutrient Dementia, on the 2nd Thu. of the month, in the lower davenportschoolofyoga.com, 8am Fri Nov 23 thru needs before, during, and after cancer; information leve’s Classroom A; open to all dementia caregivers; Fri Dec 28. on common herbal and vitamin supplements and for information, e-mail [email protected], Aqua Zumba, on Mondays; a unique shallow antioxidants; free; for information, call 309-779-2000 Illini Larson Center, Illini Hospital Campus, 801 Illini Dr., water class that blends cardio dance and water or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, 5pm Silvis, IL, 7pm Thu Dec 13. aerobics; $6 per visit or $57-61 for a 20-visit pass; Thu Jan 31. The Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver’s Support for information, call 309-796-5601, BHC Community Group, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Trinity Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www. GROUPS Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA, bhc.edu, 6pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec 31. http://www.trinityqc.com, 7pm Tue Dec 18. Symptom Management Group, on Wednesdays; Relaxation Yoga, on Mondays; with instructor Depression, Anxiety, and Stress, on Tuesdays; for information, call 309-762-5433, The Project of the Rebecca Licandro of Sunlight Yoga Therapy; stretch learn principles and techniques helpful to overcome Quad Cities, 2316 5th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www. and strengthen in order to allow your body more ease symptoms, whether triggered by health reasons or apqc4life.org, 1pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. and relaxation; no flexibility required; bring a yoga special circumstances, and find a new balance in Bosom Buddies of the QCA Knitting/Crocheting mat; $54/6-week class; for information, call 309-779- your life; facilitated by Rita Melissano, Ph.D., LMFT; Group, on Wednesdays; join volunteers who are 2993, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www. $25/week; for information, call 309-779-2993, Trinity knitting or crocheting breathable, lightweight breast trinityqc.com, 5pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec 31. Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, prostheses to give away free to women who have lost Boot Camp for New Dads, a class to help first time 5:15pm Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. breasts due to cancer; free; for information, contact dads as they prepare for a baby; from feeding and General MDA Support Group, for individuals Judy Brumbaugh at 309-792-5839, Trinity Moline, 500 diapering to supporting the mother, this program run and families affected by muscular dystrophy; for John Deere Road, Moline, IL, 1:15pm Wed Nov 21 by volunteer fathers covers it all; free; for information information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street thru Wed Mar 6. and to register, call 309-786-1466, extension 110, Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed Dec 26. Blood Pressure Checks by Dr. Lynn Boegler, Trinity Moline, 500 John Deere Road, Moline, IL, http:// General MDA Support Group, for individuals D.C., Mondays in the Fit-for-Life Fitness Center; free; www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 27. and families affected by muscular dystrophy; for for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Buddhist Meditation Class, on Tuesdays; each information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, meditation session provides explanations about how Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed Jan 23. http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Mon Nov 26 thru to meditate and a guided breathing mediation, then General MDA Support Group, for individuals Mon Dec 31. a different aspect of Buddhism is explained, followed and families affected by muscular dystrophy; for General MDA Support Group, for individuals by another meditation; Q&A time provided; $5-10; for information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street and families affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 563-322-1600, Quad City Botanical Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed Feb 27. Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street meditateiniowa.org, 6:45pm Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed Nov 28. Dec 18. Dementia Caregivers Support Group Meeting, SERVICES Yoga, on Tuesdays, with instructor Michelle open to anyone who has someone in their life Lunchtime Meditation, calm and focus your mind Campbell; $12 drop-in classes, $95/10-class pass; with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the group provides by participating in a guided meditation and a brief for information, call 563-322-5354, DSY Bettendorf, 3420 Towne Pointe Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www. davenportschoolofyoga.com, 9:30am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Lung Cancer, experts will discuss side effects, side-effect EVERY PAYmENt is GEttiNG management, and tools to overcome the social REAL and emotional challenges of the diagnosis, West Des Moines Sheraton Hotel, 1800 50th St., West Des bustED! Moines, IA, http://www.lung.orgl, 6:30pm Wed Nov VALUE 28. but huRRY! 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Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 39 instruction on how to stay centered in the rapid pace casiseniors.org, 11am Advanced Line Dancing, on Thursdays; $2-4; for of day-to-day life; free; for information, call 563-322- Wed Nov 21. information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 1600, Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center, 502 1/2 3rd TOPS Meeting, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// St., Davenport, IA, http://www.meditateiniowa.org/ on Wednesdays; the www.casiseniors.org, 2:30pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu lunchtime-meditation, 12:15pm Wed Nov 21 thru Taking Off Pounds Dec 27. Mon Dec 31. Sensibly Group; Art Class with Paul Aglueseva: Clay, on BioEnergy Healing, Nutrition, and Lifestyle 9:30am weigh-in, Thursdays; $5-6 plus materials; for information, Consultations, with 25-years-experienced Dr. Jenna 10:30am meeting; call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Hobbins D.C.; for information and a free consultation, for information, call 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. call 563-324-0738, Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. 563-386-7477, CASI casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Dec Clinton County Public Flu Clinic, Those receiving (Center for Active 27. a flu shot should wear loose-fitting clothing, Seniors), 1035 W. Chair Yoga with Weights, on Thursdays; $5-6; for preferably short sleeves. Medicare recipients must Kimberly Road, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active bring their Medicare card/Medicare HMO card to the Davenport, IA, http:// Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// clinic. For those without Medicare, the flu vaccine www.casiseniors.org, www.casiseniors.org, 10:30am Thu Nov 22 thru Thu cost is $35. No credit cards accepted., Genesis VNA 9:30am Wed Nov 21. Dec 27. - Clinton, 611 N 2nd St., Clinton, IA, http://www. Talk of the Town: Euchre, on Thursdays & Fridays; $2-4; for genesishealth.com, 10am Mon Nov 26. David Dueth from information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Foot Clinic at Broadway Church, Mary and Weerts Funeral Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Amanda will soak your feet, massage them with Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Lula Washington Dance Theatre @ St. Home, free for www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Thu Nov 22 thru Fri Dec lotion, and trim your nails; bring two towels along; members; for 28. $25; reservations required; for information, call 309- Ambrose University – January 26 information, call Gentle Exercise Class, on Thursdays; $2-4; for 786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd $25; reservations required; for information, call 309- 563-386-7477, CASI information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.BroadwayQC.org, 9am 786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Mon Dec 3. St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.BroadwayQC.org, 9am Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Wed www.casiseniors.org, 8:30am Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Blood Drop Blood Drive, held in the gymnasium, Mon Feb 4. Nov 21. Dec 27. co-sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Foot Clinic at Broadway Church, Mary and Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening, free; for New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; $2-4; Center; to sign up for an appointment time, contact Amanda will soak your feet, massage them with information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Pat McKillip at 309-736-6635 or pmckillip@bethany- lotion, and trim your nails; bring two towels along; Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, qc.org, Bethany for Children & Families, 1202 W 3rd $25; reservations required; for information, call 309- www.casiseniors.org, 10am Wed Nov 21. IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Thu Nov 22 St, Davenport, IA, http://www.bethany-qc.org, 11am 786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd Bunco, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, thru Thu Dec 27. Fri Dec 7. St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.BroadwayQC.org, 9am call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Zumba Gold, on Thursdays; $2-4; for information, Foot Clinic at Broadway Church, Mary and Mon Mar 4. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Amanda will soak your feet, massage them with casiseniors.org, 2pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. lotion, and trim your nails; bring two towels along; Cribbage, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, casiseniors.org, 9:45am Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Dec 27. $25; reservations required; for information, call 309- call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Benefit Check-up, meet with a CASI Senior 786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Advocate to discuss state, local, and federal benefits; St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.BroadwayQC.org, 9am casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Mon Jan 7. November & December Energizing Yoga, on Wednesdays; $5-6; for for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Foot Clinic at Broadway Church, Mary and information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Nov 23. Amanda will soak your feet, massage them with Jaycee’s Thanksgiving Dinner, for information, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Bingo, on Fridays; 50 cent -$1 cards; for lotion, and trim your nails; bring two towels along; call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), www.casiseniors.org, 2pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Dec 26. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Gentle Exercise Class, on Mondays, Wednesdays, www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Nov 23 thru ri & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, Dec 28. CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; $2-4; Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Pinochle, on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Nov 23 thru $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Fri Dec 28. for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Senior Theatre, on Fridays; $3-4; for information, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov 21 thru call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Mon Dec 31. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information casiseniors.org, 1:30pm Fri Nov 23 thru Fri Dec 28. Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, Zumba Gold, on Fridays; $2-4; for information, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Wed Nov 21. casiseniors.org, 8am Fri Nov 23 thru Fri Dec 28. T’ai Chi, on Wednesdays; $18/6 weeks; for Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// www.casiseniors.org, 10:30am Wed Nov 21 thru Wed www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Nov 23 thru Mon Dec 26. Dec 31. Zumba Fitness, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for QCAD Gay & Gray Group, join with other LGBTQ information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active seniors in a fun and supportive environment; a place Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// to meet other people like you, learn answers to your www.casiseniors.org, 5:30pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed questions about end-of-life issues, and connect Dec 26. you to senior services in the area; for information, Zumba Gold, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// qcad-outforgood.org, 7pm Mon Nov 26. www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Art Class with Paul Aglueseva: Clay, on Mondays; Dec 26. $5-6 plus materials; for information, call 563-386-7477, Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; $1; for information, call 563- CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. 5:30pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec 31. org, 8am Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. Beginning Ceramics, on Mondays; $5-6; for GenAge Cafe, Mon.-Fri.; reservations required information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active by noon one day prior; $3; for information, call 563- Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. Dec 31. org, 11:30am Wed Nov 21 thru Mon Dec 31. Chair Yoga, on Mondays; $30/6 weeks; for CASI/ RSVP Silver Lining Bell Choir Practice, on information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Thursdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly www.casiseniors.org, 1:30pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, Dec 31. 10am Thu Nov 22 thru Thu Nov 29. 40 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com 1035 W. Kimberly Road, 10am Mon Dec 17. Davenport, IA, http:// Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening, free; for www.casiseniors.org, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active November & December 11am Tue Dec 11. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Grief Support Group, www.casiseniors.org, 10am Wed Dec 19. Energizing Yoga, on Mondays; $5-6; for donations encouraged; SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active for information, call 563- Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// 386-7477, CASI (Center CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly www.casiseniors.org, 2pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon for Active Seniors), Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Dec 31. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Wed Dec 19. Sewing Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; no experience Davenport, IA, http:// Senior Bingo, small prizes awarded to the winners; necessary; free; for information, call 563-386-7477, www.casiseniors.org, for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly 9:30am Wed Dec 12. Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 8am Savvy Senior www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Thu Dec 20. Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec 31. Trivia, free trivia games Grief Support Group, donations encouraged; for Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, for seniors, including information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), flashback trivia to test Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. your knowledge of the www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Wed Dec 26. casiseniors.org, 8am Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec 31. past; for information, Benefit Check-up, meet with a CASI Senior T’ai Chi for Arthritis, on Mondays; start the call 563-326-7832, Advocate to discuss state, local, and federal benefits; 8-week sessions at any time; $45 for 8 weeks; for Fairmount Street Library, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Wynonna’s Rockin’ Christmas @ Riverside Casino Event Center – 3000 N. Fairmount St., for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// December 8 & 9 Davenport, IA, http:// IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Dec 28. www.casiseniors.org, 4:30pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon www.davenportlibrary. Your Dog, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, Dec 31. com, 1pm Thu Dec 13. January CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Zumba Fitness, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, Senior Day - Bettendorf Middle School Choir, a Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am All-Day Ceramics, on Tuesdays; $5/class, $8/all call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), holiday edition of Senior Day; refreshments served; Wed Nov 28. day; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Grief Support Group, donations encouraged; for for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, casiseniors.org, 5:30pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Tue Jan 1 thru 31. IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Seniors), 1035 W. 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Kimberly Road, Crocheting & Knitting Volunteer Class, make A Better Way of Dying Series, for information, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Dec 14. Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Wed hats, scarfs, and mittens for children and the call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Parkinson’s Support Group, free; for information, Nov 28 thru Wed Dec 26. homeless; donations of yarn and other knitting needs 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. call 563-326-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Christmas Dinner at CASI, presented by accepted; free; for information, call 563-386-7477, casiseniors.org, 11am Tue Nov 27. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Davenport firefighters; for information, call 563- CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Advanced Line Dancing, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for casiseniors.org, 10am Sat Dec 15. 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. 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Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// by the Midwest Writing Center; free; for information, www.casiseniors.org, 11am Tue Dec 4. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Red Hat Lunch, for information, call 563-386-7477, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly casiseniors.org, 9am Tue Nov 27. Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, All-Day Ceramics, on Tuesdays; $5/class, $8/all 12pm Tue Dec 4. day; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Tue Nov 27 thru CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Tue Dec 18. Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Canasta Card Club, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for Wed Dec 5. information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Low Vision Support Group, free; for information, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. 18. casiseniors.org, 10am Thu Dec 6. Crocheting & Knitting Volunteer Class, on Around the World Cooking Class, for information, Tuesdays; make hats, scarfs, and mittens for children call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), and the homeless; donations of yarn and other 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. knitting needs accepted; free; for information, call casiseniors.org, Fri Dec 7. 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), CASI Book Club, $2-4; for information, call 563- 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. 18. org, 10am Fri Dec 7. Free Line Dance Lessons, on Tuesdays; for Caregivers Support Group, free; for information, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. www.casiseniors.org, 8:30am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue casiseniors.org, 10:30am Mon Dec 10. Dec 18. Davenport Tour of Lights, for information, call Gentle Exercise Class, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// casiseniors.org, Tue Dec 11. www.casiseniors.org, 9am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec Senior Coffee Hour, for seniors looking for games, 18. news, and fun; for information, call 563-326-7832, Line Dance, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue Dec 11. casiseniors.org, 8am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. CASI Movie Matinee, $2-4; for information, TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), on Tuesdays; call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), $1; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, casiseniors.org, 1pm Tue Dec 11. IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Tue Nov 27 A Better Way of Dying Series, for information, thru Tue Dec 18. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), How to Understand and Communicate with Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 41 Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Thu Jan 3 thru Thu Jan 31. www.casiseniors.org, 8:30am Tue Jan 1 thru Tue Jan Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Gentle Exercise Class, on Thursdays; $2-4; for Theatre 29,. www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Gentle Exercise Class, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for 30. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Musicals and Dance information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active TOPS Meeting, on Wednesdays; the Taking www.casiseniors.org, 8:30am Thu Jan 3 thru Thu November through February Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Off Pounds Sensibly Group; 11am weigh-in, noon Jan 31. www.casiseniors.org, 9am Tue Jan 1 thru Tue Jan 29. meeting; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; $2-4; f you’re jonesing to hear a first-rate Line Dance, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for assemblage of talents belting out call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Wed Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, I 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Jan 2 thru Wed Jan 30. http://www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Thu Jan 3 thru a spirited rendition of “One singular casiseniors.org, 8am Tue Jan 1 thru Tue Jan 29. SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information Thu Jan 31. sensation ... !”, you TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), on Tuesdays; Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, Zumba Gold, on Thursdays; $2-4; for information, know what you need $1; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), to see: the Adler Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. http://www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Tue Jan 1 thru Wed Jan 2. casiseniors.org, 9:45am Thu Jan 3 thru Thu Jan 31. Theatre’s touring Tue Jan 29. Energizing Yoga, on Wednesdays; $5-6; for Chair Yoga with Weights, on Thursdays; $5-6; for production of Michael Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; $1; for information, call 563- information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Bennett’s iconic dance 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// musical A Chorus Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. www.casiseniors.org, 2pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan www.casiseniors.org, 10:30am Thu Jan 3 thru Thu org, 8am Tue Jan 1 thru Thu Jan 31. 30. Jan 31. Line (January 22). But GenAge Cafe, Mon.-Fri.; reservations required Gentle Exercise Class, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Bingo, on Fridays; 50 cent -$1 cards; for what if one singular by noon one day prior; $3; for information, call 563- & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active West Side Story sensation just won’t 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// do? What if you want a dozen-and-one Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Jan 4 thru Fri Jan singular sensations? Then you’re in luck, org, 11:30am Tue Jan 1 thru Thu Jan 31. Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan 30. 25. Red Hat Lunch, for information, call 563-386-7477, Pinochle, on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; $2-4; folks, because that’s the combined number CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for of musicals and dance presentations Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, scheduled for our area’s wintertime stage 12pm Tue Jan 1. IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Jan 2 thru IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Jan 4 thru Fri lineup. The Adler will follow January’s Cribbage, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, Wed Jan 30. Jan 25. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Advanced Line Dancing, on Thursdays; $2-4; for Senior Theatre, on Fridays; $3-4; for information, song-and-dance triumph with another 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), classic in its Broadway at the Adler casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan 30. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. series – the timeless Bernstein/Sondheim T’ai Chi, on Wednesdays; $18/6 weeks; for www.casiseniors.org, 2:30pm Thu Jan 3 thru Thu casiseniors.org, 1:30pm Fri Jan 4 thru Fri Jan 25. collaboration West Side Story (February information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Jan 31. Zumba Gold, on Fridays; $2-4; for information, 18) – while a similarly legendary title, at Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Euchre, on Thursdays & Fridays; $2-4; for call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), www.casiseniors.org, 10:30am Wed Jan 2 thru Wed information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Amana’s Starlighters II Theatre, is presented Jan 30. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// casiseniors.org, 8am Fri Jan 4 thru Fri Jan 25. in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Zumba Fitness, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for www.casiseniors.org, 1pm Thu Jan 3 thru Thu Jan 31. Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for Music (November 30 through December information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Art Class with Paul Aglueseva: Clay, on information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 9). Audiences of all ages can also enjoy the Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// Thursdays; $5-6 plus materials; for information, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// www.casiseniors.org, 5:30pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Jan 4 thru Mon Biblical-musical energy of the Ohward Jan 30. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Jan 28. Fine Arts Center’s Godspell (February 15 Zumba Gold, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for CASI Book Club, $2-4; for information, call 563- through 17) and the comic-strip charm 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. of Iowa City Community Theatre’s Annie Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. (December 7 through 16), with kids org, 10am Fri Jan 4. Art Class with Paul Aglueseva: Clay, on Mondays; the target demographic for two quickly $5-6 plus materials; for information, call 563-386-7477, upcoming shows: the Circa ’21 Dinner YOU HAVE THE POWER CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Playhouse’s Freckleface Strawberry: The Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, Musical (November 23 through December 5:30pm Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28. Beginning Ceramics, on Mondays; $5-6; for 30), and St. Ambrose University’s take on • Regionally accredited information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Alice in Wonderland (December 1 and 2). Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// More mature – or at least older – audiences www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Mon Jan 7 thru Mon can look forward to the District Theatre’s Jan 28. re-staging of the Pulitzer Prize-winning • Transfer up to 78 college credits Chair Yoga, on Mondays; $30/6 weeks; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Rent (January 31 through February 24), Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// the Center for Living Arts’ rock musical • Concentrated eight-week format www.casiseniors.org, 1:30pm Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Bare: A Pop Opera (February 1 through Jan 28. 16), and Theatre Cedar Rapids’ ultra- Energizing Yoga, on Mondays; $5-6; for meta Tony Award nominee [title of show] • Bachelor of Science majors information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// (February 15 through March 9). Ballet www.casiseniors.org, 2pm Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan Quad Cities serves up the latest incarnation • Financial aid available 28. of its annual dance-vignette delight Sewing Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; no experience Love Stories (February 16). A beloved necessary; free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly country-music superstar is showcased in Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 8am the eagerly awaited return of Circa 21’s Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28. Hank Williams: Lost Highway (January Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, 9 through March 9). And the Coralville call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. Center for the Arts wraps up our look at casiseniors.org, 8am Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28. this tune-filled winter with a clever and T’ai Chi for Arthritis, on Mondays; start the hilarious Tony winner with the adorable 8-week sessions at any time; $45 for 8 weeks; for moniker Urinetown (February 1 through information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 10). Can’t imagine why that title hasn’t Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// www.casiseniors.org, 4:30pm Mon Jan 7 thru Mon made the dinner-theatre rounds yet. For Jan 28. more on our area’s wintertime lineup of Quad Cities Center Zumba Fitness, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, musicals and dance performances, visit the 1401 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722 call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Reader’s Theatre and Dance sections in the 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. casiseniors.org, 5:30pm Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28. events calendar, beginning on page 20. – 563-359-7111On Campus • Online www.uiu.edu/quadcities • Independent Study • U.S. & International Centers Mike Schulz

River City Reader Summer Guide ad 2011 - 4.9 x 5.6.indd 1 11/9/2011 4:25:28 PM 42 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com WORDS FROM THE EDITOR Continued From Page 3 by Kathleen McCarthy [email protected] January Zumba Gold, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, A Government Guided by Peace and Tolerance call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. government operates outside the rule of needlessly involved in border disputes correctional suspension, more than the casiseniors.org, 10:30am Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28. law, protecting and rewarding those who and civil strife around the world and Soviets ever had, and more than any CASI Movie Matinee, $2-4; for information, buy or coerce government into satisfying ignore the root cause of the most deadly other nation today, including China. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. their demands. Here are a few examples: border in the world – the one between Because it’s the government that casiseniors.org, 1pm Tue Jan 8. • Undeclared wars are commonplace. Mexico and the U.S.? initiates force, most people accept Grief Support Group, donations encouraged; for • Welfare for the rich and poor is • Why does Congress willingly give up it as being legitimate. The minority, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// considered an entitlement. its prerogatives to the executive branch? or victims of government violence, www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Wed Jan 9. • The economy is over-regulated, • Why does changing the party in never consented to suffer the abuse Benefit Check-up, meet with a CASI Senior overtaxed, and grossly distorted by a power never change policy? Could it of government mandates, even when Advocate to discuss state, local, and federal benefits; deeply flawed monetary system. be that the views of both parties are dictated by the majority. Victims of TSA free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, • Debt is growing exponentially. essentially the same? excesses never consented to this abuse. IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Jan 11. • The PATRIOT Act and FISA • Why did the big banks, large To develop a truly free society, Travelogue: Antarctica, free for members; for legislation passed without much debate corporations, and foreign banks and the issue of initiating force must be information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// have resulted in a steady erosion of our foreign central banks get bailed out in understood and rejected. Granting to www.casiseniors.org, 1am Mon Jan 14. Fourth Amendment rights. 2008 and the middle class lost their jobs government even a small amount of Caregivers Support Group, free; for information, • Tragically our government engages and their homes? force is a dangerous concession. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), in preemptive war, otherwise known as • Why is there so little concern for the What are the greatest dangers that the 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. casiseniors.org, 10:30am Mon Jan 14. aggression, with no complaints from the executive order that gives the president American people face today and impede TKO: Medicare Entitlement, free for the first 25 American people. authority to establish a “kill list,” the goal of a free society? There are five: members; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI • The drone warfare we are pursuing including American citizens, of those • The continuous attack on our civil (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, liberties, which threatens the rule of law Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Tue worldwide is destined to end badly for us targeted for assassination? Jan 15. as the hatred builds for innocent lives lost • Why is patriotism thought to be and our ability to resist the onrush of SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information and the international laws flouted. blind loyalty to the government and the tyranny. Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, • It’s now the law of the land that the politicians who run it, rather than loyalty • Violent anti-Americanism that CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am military can arrest American citizens and to the principles of liberty and support has engulfed the world. Because the Wed Jan 16. hold them indefinitely, without charges for the people? Real patriotism is a phenomenon of “blow-back” is not Senior Bingo, small prizes awarded to the winners; or a trial. willingness to challenge the government understood or denied, our foreign for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street policy is destined to keep us involved Library, 3000 N. 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Grief Support Group, donations encouraged; for call the true free-traders “isolationists.” support a social gospel and preemptive • The ease with which we go to war, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active • Sanctions are used to punish wars – both of which require without a declaration by Congress, but Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// accepting international authority from www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Wed Jan 23. countries that don’t follow our orders. authoritarians to use violence, or the Senior Day: Nutrition for Seniors with Hy-Vee, Bailouts and guarantees for all kinds of threat of violence – go unchallenged? the UN or NATO even for preemptive dietician Marie Ludgate presents a program on eating misbehavior are routine. Aggression and forced redistribution wars, otherwise known as aggression. well and healthy in your retirement years; free; for Excessive government has created such of wealth have nothing to do with the • A financial political crisis as information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public a consequence of excessive debt, Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// a mess it prompts many questions: teachings of the world’s great religions. www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jan 24. • Why are sick people who use medical • Why do we allow the government unfunded liabilities, spending, bailouts, Benefit Check-up, meet with a CASI Senior marijuana put in prison? and the Federal Reserve to disseminate and gross discrepancy in wealth Advocate to discuss state, local, and federal benefits; distribution going from the middle free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center • Why are Americans not allowed false information dealing with both for Active Seniors), 1035 W. 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Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 43 MUSIC Continued From Page 18 by Frederick Morden [email protected] Feed the A Stylistic Bear Hug for Holiday Spirit Beethoven and Mozart sounds as the character of the music concert with imposing dexterity as the moved from one emotional expression to first and second violins played the quick It looks hungry another, from one movement to another. spiccato passages with clarity, putting In Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, the accents unvaryingly on the ornamental horns were clear and relaxed in the first elements. This produced a driving movement, hard and edgy in the exciting rhythm that was echoed by the rest of “Scherzo,” and broad and heroic in the the orchestra, jumping in and out of the final movement. Repeated notes were musical fracas – a musical hide-and-seek altered to reflect the phrasing of melodic with quick-witted musical flair. CARRY THE WORLD material in other instruments instead Instead of his clear and consistent IN YOUR POCKET of being played, as written, without modern tack, Smith could have expression. The principal horn, making approached this program with A Bowl Of Just What You Had In Mind the transitional call to the last movement, performance techniques more hit the awkward intervals like clay appropriate to the pieces’ compositional pigeons with a rifle and then broadened periods. But by offering a contemporary the sound to lift the entire ensemble into lens through which to view Beethoven the finale. Noodles & Company gift cards are on sale now. and Mozart, he made them more Except for an occasional lapse in Give your friends a little taste of the world accessible and meaningful to a 21st playing uniformity and excessive and stock up on gift cards today! 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Descending melodic sequences in the basses enriched the sound of the Frederick Morden is a retired orchestra- ensemble with a character of nobility music director, conductor, composer, and musical purpose infused into the arranger, educator, and writer who has symphony’s unexpectedly subtle ending. served on the executive board of the The Mozart overture opened the Conductors Guild. 44 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Continued From Page 27 What Else Is Happenin’ Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $25-32.35. 2 p.m. $7.50-15. For tickets and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $15. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit information, call (309)343-2299 or visit For tickets and information, call ScopeProductions.org. TheOrpheum.org. (309)235-1654 or visit DistrictTheatre. VISUAL ARTS Friday, November 30 – 12 Gifts Saturday, December 1, and com. Friday, November 30, and of Christmas. 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District Theatre (1611 Second call (309)794-7603 or visit Augustana. p.m. $37-57. For tickets, call (800)745- Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday Avenue, Rock Island). Thursday- edu. 3000 or visit AdlerTheatre.com. RiverCitiesReader.com Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 45 BOOKS Continued From Page 5 by Jeff Ignatius [email protected] Inhabited by It my experience,” he said. “Once I started because as much of the pleasure comes to purchase a 13-year-old orphan girl the example of revealing earlier how Odd trusting my instincts ... I felt like I had for me in the discovery as it does in the who will eventually become Odd’s lover got his glass eye. license to do whatever I wanted,” and it execution. In much the same way that I Rebekah. “I always thought of it [the book] as was easier to “imagine a life sort of the enjoy reading, I enjoy writing. That is: I Geye described Odd “as the man that a mosaic as opposed to just a jumping exact opposite of mine.” want to be surprised, I want to make the I wish that I was” – diligent, honest, back and forth,” he said. “I thought one The Lighthouse Road – his second discoveries and connect the dots as I’m committed. Some critics have found him of the benefits of writing a book this way novel, published last month – took only going along.” too pure and consequently dull, and the is that I could play with it ... , and tease two years and fewer drafts. So The Lighthouse Road begins in author said he understands that judgment. out the natural suspense versus any sort The seed was a photograph of a 1896 with the woman that Geye created But he added that Odd functions as of artificial and authorial suspense that woman standing outside the mess hall from the photograph in labor during a a contrast: “I find that fascinating, that might have gotten in the way of it.” at a logging camp, found in a book he blizzard: “Some ancient cold had taken someone could be so good and so true. Geye is now working on a more- regularly thumbed through while writing root in Thea Eide’s belly, a feeling she’d ... I think he’s interesting sort of precisely straightforward father/son adventure Safe from the Sea. “Every time I came to not yet had but one she knew meant the because of that, and also because he’s story – set in the wilderness north of this picture,” he said. “I would just stop time was nigh to deliver her baby.” surrounded by such contrary characters. Lake Superior’s North Shore. He said that for a minute or 10 minutes and look at The next chapter, set in 1920, concerns He’s the foil to the bad guys.” Odd has even though his publisher – Unbridled her face and sort of imagine what life Odd (pronounced “Ode”) – that baby at “these qualities of character that are a Books – is a small, literary outfit, he feels would be like for her. She looked terrified age 23, preparing to transport six barrels little bit out-of-tune with the rest of the an obligation that wasn’t there when he to me. She looked scared, and she looked of hooch from Canada to Minnesota on characters in the book. ... I also think spent his 30s on his first novel. lonely. She looked desperate. I didn’t a stormy Superior. that there’s a place for people like that, “There’s a whole bunch of books that necessarily realize that I was doing this When Geye said that writing The in the world and in literature ... – the I want to write,” he said. “I’m not an old each time I stopped there, but I was Lighthouse Road had its surprises, this way in which they can play off the more man by any stretch of the imagination, creating a whole life for her. Right away I is what he means: The child’s story ambiguous characters.” but I know I’m not going to be on assigned her immigrant status. And right wasn’t part of the original plan. “I didn’t The Lighthouse Road is presented Earth forever. And part of it is a sense away I assigned her all-alone-in-the- know that Odd would become the sort nonlinearly and was composed modularly, of urgency to get the stories down that world status.” of lead character in the book, or that Geye said. He wrote more slowly, and I want to get down. ... Part of it is a After that, Geye said, it became a I would actually be writing anything when he finished a chapter initially, professional decision. ... There’s a fan matter of asking and answering basic about his life,” he said. “So it wasn’t fully he said, it was much closer to being base now that there wasn’t when I was questions: Where did she come from? conceptualized when I began. ... “finished” than with early drafts of Safe writing Safe from the Sea. ... I have to be Whom was she expecting to see? Why “I knew that he would be born,” he from the Sea. “Much of the revision for especially conscious of my professional was she expecting to see them? Who was added. But Thea’s death – noted in the The Lighthouse Road came in reorganizing life, making sure that I’m staying active there instead? “It’s a simple association first chapter, so I’m not spoiling anything the way the story came to life, and the way and making sure that my little stable of game for me.” – raised the question of what her son’s things evolved and things were disclosed,” fans is satisfied and stays interested in He said that unlike with his debut, he life would be like. “I really got into it he said. me, or I’m not going to be able to publish crafted blueprints for The Lighthouse when I saw the ways that their lives were What ended up being the third chapter books. ... I have to keep working.” Road: “I didn’t want to spend another 10 amplifying each other’s and illuminating – the one that gives the origin story of years writing a second book.” each other’s,” Geye said. the relationship between Hosea and Peter Geye will read from his work on But the novel still evolved, and Geye It’s not just Odd’s presence that was his “adopted” daughter Rebekah – was Thursday, November 29, in Augustana noted that he wouldn’t want to imagine unexpected to the book’s author, but his initially in the final third of the book. College’s Wallenberg Hall (inside and plan a book to the extent that sterling nature. Geye said he wanted to That late revelation, Geye said, “came to Denkmann Hall, 3520 Seventh Avenue seem pretty artificial – the withholding of in Rock Island). The 7 p.m. event will be actually writing it became rote. “Almost write a bunch of “complicated, doubled- that. Then when I read it with that at the followed by a reception and book-signing. every time I sit down to write, I think: edged characters,” such as Hosea beginning, it just seemed more natural I’ve got to get a better plan, I’ve got to Grimm, whom we first meet delivering and organic, and less like I was playing For more information on Peter Geye, visit get more organized,” he said. “Part of the Eide’s baby and next see hung over in games with the reader.” He further cited PeterGeye.com. reason I never get around to doing that is a Chicago brothel, where’s he about THEATRE Continued From Page 8 by Mike Schulz [email protected] Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Santa? relationship, the actors themselves are moments, but I was bummed seeing the Alligator”? – and Payonk is left with little co-stars – aren’t allowed to be buried consistently enjoyable and in excellent gifted Joseph J. Baez asked to do so little to do but crinkle and grin and bellow by the material. Circa ’21’s latest may voice. 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Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 47 New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Brezsny http://www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Thu Feb 7 thru Thu Mar 7. ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Don’t again over the years? Whatever the case may Sagittarius! The most important task left to do Zumba Gold, on Thursdays; $2-4; for information, think about making art, just get be, I bet you have strong ideas about the nature is to realign your future shock absorbers. No call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. it done,” said Andy Warhol. “Let of passionate romance and profound intimacy. more than a week from now, I expect you to be casiseniors.org, 9:45am Thu Feb 7 thru Thu Mar 7. everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether That’s natural and normal. But I’m going to flying high and looking very, very good. Chair Yoga with Weights, on Thursdays; $5-6; for they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, ask you to temporarily forget everything you information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active make even more art.” I encourage you to adopt think you know about all that stuff. I invite you CAPRICORN (December Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// 22-January 19): The plot twists www.casiseniors.org, 10:30am Thu Feb 7 thru Thu that mini-manifesto for your own purposes in to become innocent again, cleansed of all your Mar 7. the coming weeks, Aries. 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There’s not Advocate to discuss state, local, and federal benefits; environmental problems,” or even “making VIRGO (August 23-September 22): nearly enough room in this little horoscope to free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center money.” The main point is: Focus on doing A medical research journal reported describe the epic sweep of the forces working for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, what drives your quest for meaning, and forget on a British woman who accidentally behind the scenes. Are you willing to confront IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Feb 8. uncanny truths that other people might Travelogue: Canada, free for members; for about what people think of it. swallowed a felt-tip pen. It lay there in her information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active stomach for 25 years. When surgeons finally regard as too unruly? Are you brave enough to Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A removed it, they were surprised to find it still penetrate to the depths that others are too timid www.casiseniors.org, 1am Mon Feb 11. Jungian writer whose name I have worked. I am not suggesting that anything to look at, let alone deal with? I hope you are, Caregivers Support Group, free; for information, unfortunately misplaced made the remotely as exotic or bizarre will be happening Capricorn, because that will give you the power call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. following observations: “In a man’s psyche, to you, Virgo. I do suspect, though, that you to ultimately emerge from the drama with your casiseniors.org, 10:30am Mon Feb 11. the unconscious is experienced as chaotic, will soon have an experience with certain integrity shining and your intelligence boosted. CASI Movie Matinee, $2-4; for information, filled with violent and irrational processes of metaphorical resemblances to that event. For call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), generation and destruction. But to a woman’s example, you may retrieve and find use for AQUARIUS (January 20-February 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. 18): Psychologists have done studies casiseniors.org, 1pm Tue Feb 12. psyche the unconscious is a fascinating matrix an element of your past that has been gone or Grief Support Group, donations encouraged; for of sacred images and rituals which in their missing for a long time. that suggest we subconsciously information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active wildly contradictory meanings express the secret adopt the qualities of fictional characters Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// unity of all life.” After analyzing the astrological LIBRA (September 23-October we read about or see in movies. That’s not a www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Wed Feb 13. omens, I suspect that you Taurus men now have 22): “Sapiosexual” is a relatively new problem if those characters are smart, ethical, Parkinson’s Support Group, free; for information, call 563-326-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), an unprecedented opportunity to experience word that refers to a person who is erotically highly motivated people whose ideals are 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www. your unconscious as women do. As for you attracted to intelligence. UrbanDictionary.com similar to ours. But if the heroes of the stories casiseniors.org, 10am Sat Feb 16. Taurus women: You have the chance to get a gives an example of how it might be used: we absorb are jerks who treat others badly and TKO: Fire Safety with John Hutchcroft, free vivid, visceral understanding of how true this “I want an incisive, inquisitive, insightful, make messes wherever they go, our imitative for the first 25 members; for information, call 563- urges may lead us astray. Right now is a crucial 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. description of the female unconscious is. irreverent mind. I want someone for whom Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. philosophical discussion is foreplay. I want time for you to be extra careful about the role org, 11am Tue Feb 19. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let’s talk a sapiosexual.” In the coming weeks, Libra, models you allow to seep into your imagination. SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information about the Decision. I’m referring to the I suspect you will be closer to fitting this You’re especially susceptible to taking on Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, Choice you have been dancing around definition than you’ve ever been before. The their attributes. I say, be proactive: Expose CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am and fretting about and analyzing to death. By my yearning that’s rising up in you is filled with yourself intensely to only the very best fictional Wed Feb 20. estimate, there are at least 15 different solutions the need to be stimulated by brilliance, to characters who embody the heights you aspire Senior Bingo, small prizes awarded to the winners; you could pursue. But just seven of those be influenced by wisdom, to be catalyzed by to reach. for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street solutions would meet the requirements of being curiosity. Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// PISCES (February 19-March 20): www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Thu Feb 21. intelligent, responsible, and fun. Of those seven, Benefit Check-up, meet with a CASI Senior only four would be intelligent, responsible, fun, SCORPIO (October 23-November “The fates guide him who will; him Advocate to discuss state, local, and federal benefits; and enduring. Of those four, only two would be 21): In 2007 the band White who won’t, they drag.” So said the free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center intelligent, responsible, fun, enduring, and the Stripes did a tour of Canada. One ancient Greek philosopher Seneca, and now I’m for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, best for all concerned. I suggest you opt for one of their final gigs was outdoors in St. John’s, passing it on to you. It’s an excellent time for IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am Fri Feb 22. QCAD Gay & Gray Group, join with other LGBTQ of those two. Newfoundland. They came on stage, played you to think about the issue. Ask yourself: Have seniors in a fun and supportive environment; a place one note – a C-sharp – and declared the you been cooperating with fate so that it has to meet other people like you, learn answers to your CANCER (June 21-July 22): I’m performance over. It was the briefest rock show maximum power to shepherd you? Have you questions about end-of-life issues, and connect not necessarily asserting that you in history. Judging from the current astrological been working closely with fate, giving it good you to senior services in the area; for information, reasons to consistently provide you with useful call 309-786-2580, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity need to edit yourself, Cancerian. omens, Scorpio, I’m thinking it would be a good Center, 1608 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Only you can decide that. But I will state time for you to do some almost equally pithy hints and timely nudges? Or have you been you qcad-outforgood.org, 7pm Mon Feb 25. unequivocally that if there is in fact any editing things. You have the potential to be extremely avoiding fate, even resisting it out of laziness Grief Support Group, donations encouraged; for needed, now would be a good time to do it. You concise and intense and focused in all you do. or ignorance, compelling it to yank you along? information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active will have extra insight about what aspects of I urge you to fulfill that potential. Pack every Spend the next few weeks making sure your Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http:// www.casiseniors.org, 9:30am Wed Feb 27. your life might benefit from being condensed, speech, gesture, and action with a concentrated relationship with fate is strong and righteous. CASI Book Club, $2-4; for information, call 563- corrected, and fine-tuned. It’s also true that the wealth of meaning. 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. rectifications you do in the coming weeks will Homework: What good old thing could you give Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors. be relatively smooth and painless. So look into SAGITTARIUS (November up in order to attract a great new thing into your org, 10am Fri Mar 1. life? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com. Red Hat Lunch, for information, call 563-386-7477, the possibilities, please. Should you calm your 22-December 21): Your redesigned CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly blame reflex? Downsize a huffy attitude? Shed thrust vectoring matrix is finally Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, some emotional baggage? operational. Love those new nozzles! Moreover, Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny's 12pm Tue Mar 5. you’ve managed to purge all the bugs from EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES SHIIP: Senior Health Insurance Information LEO (July 23-August 22): How many your cellular tracking pulse, and your high- Program, free; for information, call 563-386-7477, & DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly times have you been in love, Leo? Just resolution flux capacitor is retooled and as The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am once or twice? Or have you dived into sexy as a digitally-remastered simulation of Wed Mar 6. the depths of amorous togetherness again and your first kiss. You’re almost ready for take-off, 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700 48 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com

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Davenport, IA Company, 4709 220th Trail Amana, IA Grill, 119 E. 22nd Ave. Coal Valley, IL Rock Island, IL Karaoke Night -Zero to Sixty, 811 East 2nd Charley Hayes (6pm) -Skinny Legs BBQ, Kooby’s Karaoke -Wide Open Bar & Grill, ABC Karaoke -Creekside Bar and Grill, Lyle Beaver Trio -Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Live Lunch w/ Ren Estrand (noon) - RME St. Davenport, IA 2020 1st Street Milan, IL 425 15th St. Moline, IL 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Bryant St Walcott, IA Open Mic & Jam (6:30pm) -RME Mixology - Super Soul Session -Gabe’s, Crater - Hunter Station -Bier Stube Mo- Matt Nanke -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Chasing Amy -Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar Matt Nanke -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. 330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA line, 417 15th St Moline, IL Davenport, IA N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave. Daven- Davenport, IA Davenport, IA Open Mic Night w/ Karl -Kilkenny’s, 300 Cross Creek Karaoke -Firehouse Bar & New Duncan Imperials - Item 9 & the Mad port, IA Night People -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s Lynn Allen -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Grill, 2006 Hickory Grove Rd. Dav- Hatters -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Close to You: The Music of the Carpen- Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Bettendorf, IA The Avey Brothers -Rascals Live, 1418 enport, IA Iowa City, IA ters -Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 Rock Island, IL Night People (5:30pm) - North of 40 15th St. Moline, IL Crossroads -Greenbriar Restaurant and Night People -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s E Platt St. Maquoketa, IA No Excuse -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St (9pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust Thumping Thursday w/ DJ Hypnotic and Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Community Drum Circle (10:30am) - Mu- Bettendorf, IA Davenport, IA Patrick Rifley -McManus Pub, 1401 7th Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Rock Island, IL sical Happy Hour featuring EmJay Open Mic Night -Downtown Central Perk, Open Mic Night -Boozie’s Bar & Grill, 114 Ave Moline, IL -Parker’s, 635 15th St. East Moline, IL North of 40 -Wildwood Smokehouse & (4pm) - The Oolong Gurus (7pm) 226 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA 1/2 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Jazz After Five: OddBar Trio (5pm) - Kelly Saloon, 4919 B Walleye Dr Iowa City, IA -RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd Pi - The Brett Walberg Trio -Rozz-Tox, Open Mic Night -Rustic Ridge Golf Course 2012/11/23 (Fri) 23 Pardekooper & Marty Letz (9pm) Paul Waters & the Lonesome Tears - The St. Davenport, IA 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL Grille & Pub, 1151 East Iowa St. El- FRIDAY -The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA Old 57’s -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Danika Holmes -The Grape Life Wine Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar (7pm) dridge, IA ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Jeff Miller (6pm) - David Killinger & Island, IL Emporium - Davenport, 3402 Elmore -Phoenix, 111 West 2nd St. Daven- Rude Punch -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Davenport, IA Friends (10pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe, Ragegiving w/ Dead Larry - Das Thun- Ave. Davenport, IA port, IA Island, IL ABC Karaoke -Creekside Bar and Grill, 102 S Main St Port Byron, IL derfoot - The Savage Hacks -Iowa City 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA Continued On Page 50 50 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com Live Music Live Music Live Music Email all listings to [email protected] • Deadline 5 p.m. Thursday before publication Doc Anderson’s “Back in the (Sun)Day” Continued From Page 49 2012/11/29 (Thu) 00 Party (6pm) -The Muddy Waters, 1708 THURSDAY 29 2012/11/30FRIDAY (Fri) 30 Smooth Groove -Fargo Dance & Sports, State St. Bettendorf, IA ABC Karaoke -Frick’s Tap, 1402 W. 3rd St. 4204 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL Karaoke for Kids (3-5pm) -Hollar’s Bar and 12 Gifts of Christmas -i wireless Center, Davenport, IA Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -McMa- Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL 1201 River Dr Moline, IL ABC Karaoke -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W nus Pub, 1401 7th Ave Moline, IL Open Mic w/ the J Spot -Creekside Bar ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Locust Davenport, IA Tacit Group -CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd and Grill, 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Davenport, IA C.J. the DJ -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock St SE Cedar Rapids, IA Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm ABC Karaoke -Creekside Bar and Grill, Island, IL Tambourine - Chrash - Centaur Noir - brunch) -The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Seth Knappen -Tommy’s, 1302 4th Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA ABC Members-Only Karaoke -Moose -Parker’s, 635 15th St. East Moline, IL Ave Moline, IL Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro Lodge - Davenport, 2333 Rockingham Jam Sessions with John O’Meara & Tangent -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619 34th (10:30am & 12:30pm) -Hotel Black- Rd Davenport, IA Friends -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St Rock Island, IL hawk, 200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Choral Dynamics: Christmas Around the St. Bettendorf, IA Tapped Out -Crabby’s Bar & Grill, 826 W. World -Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg Jazz Rep Ensemble & Johnson County 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL 2012/11/26 (Mon) St. Galesburg, IL The Brat Pack -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. MONDAY 26 Landmark (6pm) - The King Khan & Cross Creek Karaoke -Firehouse Bar & Rock Island, IL ABC Karaoke -The Muddy Waters, 1708 BBQ Show (10pm) -The Mill, 120 E Grill, 2006 Hickory Grove Rd. Dav- Burlington Iowa City, IA The Fry Daddies (6pm) -Skinny Legs BBQ, State St. Bettendorf, IA enport, IA EmJay @ 4Play Sportsbar – November 30 Jon Wayne & the Pain - Two Peace 2020 1st Street Milan, IL Maggie Brown (6:30pm) -Davenport Dynoride - The Post Mortems - My Pal -The Redstone Room, 129 Main St The Hooks - Genie - Sugar Nipples -The Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, Trigger - 9th Street Memory -RME The Harris Collection Open Jam -Brady Live Lunch w/ Esme (noon) - RME Open Davenport, IA Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust Davenport, IA 6000 Eastern Ave. Davenport, IA (River Music Experience), 131 W. 2nd Street Pub, 217 Brady St. Davenport, IA Mic & Jam (6:30pm) -RME Community Karaoke Night -Zero to Sixty, 811 East 2nd Tony Hamilton Orchestra -Walcott Coli- Open Mic w/ J. Night -The Mill, 120 E St. Davenport, IA Tuesday Night Dance Party -RIBCO, 1815 Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA St. Davenport, IA seum, 116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA Burlington Iowa City, IA Emanations Series: Part XI - Randall Hall 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL Maggie Brown (10am) -CASI (Center for Live Lunch w/ Randy Leasman (noon) Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th & Steve Grismore -Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road - Maggie Brown (7pm) -RME Commu- St Davenport, IA 2012/11/27 (Tue) Ave. Rock Island, IL TUESDAY 27 2012/11/28 (Wed) Davenport, IA nity Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA Uniphonics - More Than Lights - Lunatix WEDNESDAY 28 EmJay Farewell Show - Scarecrow Trip - ABC Karaoke -Creekside Bar and Grill, Native American Songs & Stories (6pm) Mixology -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Golden Fleece -4Play Sportsbar, 1704 on Pogostix -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 A Party to Go Karaoke Night -Stacks Bar, 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA -Rock Island Public Library - Main Iowa City, IA 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL S Linn St Iowa City, IA 525 14th St. Moline, IL ABC Karaoke -The Muddy Waters, 1708 Library, 401 19th St. Rock Island, IL Open Mic Night -Uptown Bill’s Coffee Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Zither Ensemble (10am) -German Ameri- ABC Karaoke -McClellan Stockade, 2124 State St. Bettendorf, IA Open Mic Night -Boozie’s Bar & Grill, 114 House, 730 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA -Parker’s, 635 15th St. East Moline, IL can Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St. E. 11th St. Davenport, IA ABC Karaoke -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W 1/2 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Open Mic Night w/ Karl -Kilkenny’s, 300 Funktastic Five -Martini’s on the Rock, Davenport, IA Burlington Street Bluegrass Band -The Locust Davenport, IA Open Mic Night -Rustic Ridge Golf Course W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA 4619 34th St Rock Island, IL Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA Acoustic Music Club (4:30pm) - Mando- Grille & Pub, 1151 East Iowa St. El- The Avey Brothers -Rascals Live, 1418 Future Rock -The Redstone Room, 129 2012/11/25 (Sun) C.J. the DJ -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock SUNDAY 25 lin Junction (7pm) -RME Community dridge, IA 15th St. Moline, IL Main St Davenport, IA Island, IL Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA Shiloh Terry -Zero to Sixty, 811 East 2nd The Delusional Memories Tour: D.I.P. Hitman (5:30pm) - Just Cuz (9:30pm) A Celtic Christmas (1:30pm) -Iowa EOTO - Jantsen - Ghost Science -The Red- Jam Night w/ Jordan Danielsen -11th St. Davenport, IA - Breakneck the Mage - Antioch - -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust Dav- Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th stone Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St Dav- The Chris & Wes Show -Mound Street Romulan -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S enport, IA Trail Amana, IA Jam Session -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S enport, IA Landing, 1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA Linn St Iowa City, IA Jazz After Five: Soundscape Trio (5pm) ABC Karaoke -11th Street Precinct, 2108 Linn St Iowa City, IA Open Mic Night -Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, The Old 57’s (6pm) - Karaoke King Thumping Thursday w/ DJ Hypnotic and - Catfish Keith (8pm) -The Mill, 120 E E 11th St Davenport, IA Jason Carl & Friends -Creekside Bar and 1325 30th St. Rock Island, IL (9:30pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Patrick Rifley -McManus Pub, 1401 7th Burlington Iowa City, IA ABC Karaoke -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Grill, 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 Locust Davenport, IA Ave Moline, IL Jeff Miller (6pm) - David Killinger & Locust Davenport, IA Karaoke Night -Hollar’s Bar and Grill, 4050 2nd St Davenport, IA Troy Harris, Pianist (10pm) -Red Crow Friends (10pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe, Cross Creek Karaoke -Bootleggers Sports 27th St Moline, IL Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -McMa- Grille, 2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA 102 S Main St Port Byron, IL Bar, 2228 E. 11th St. Davenport, IA Keller Karaoke -Martini’s on the Rock, nus Pub, 1401 7th Ave Moline, IL Zeds Dead -Iowa Memorial Union, 125 N. 4619 34th St Rock Island, IL Madison St. Iowa City, IA Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 20 No. 818 • November 21 - December 5, 2012 51 Live Music Live Music Live Music Email all listings to [email protected] • Deadline 5 p.m. Thursday before publication

John Wasem -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. 2012/12/01 (Sat) Irish Christmas in America -CSPS/Legion Open Mic Night -Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, Davenport, IA SATURDAY 1 Arts, 1103 3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 1325 30th St. Rock Island, IL Jon Eric (noon) -Bettendorf Public Library, A Party to Go Karaoke Night -Wooden Karaoke for Kids (3-5pm) -Hollar’s Bar and Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2950 Learning Campus Bettendorf, IA Nickel Saloon, 2042 W 3rd St Dav- Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL 2nd St Davenport, IA Jon Wayne & the Pain - Firesale -Iowa City enport, IA Open Mic w/ the J Spot -Creekside Bar Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -McMa- Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA ABC Karaoke -Creekside Bar and Grill, and Grill, 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA nus Pub, 1401 7th Ave Moline, IL Karaoke Night -Chuck’s Tap, 1731 W. 6th 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm The Harris Collection Open Jam -Brady St. Davenport, IA Barlowe & James (6pm) -Skinny Legs BBQ, brunch) -The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Street Pub, 217 Brady St. Davenport, IA Karaoke Night -Hollar’s Bar and Grill, 4050 2020 1st Street Milan, IL Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA Tuesday Night Dance Party -RIBCO, 1815 27th St Moline, IL Choral Dynamics: Christmas Around the Spose - Cam Groves - Jay Caron & Mike 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL Karaoke Night -Roadrunner’s Roadhouse, World -Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg B -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa 3803 Rockingham Rd. Davenport, IA St. Galesburg, IL City, IA 2012/12/05 (Wed) 5 Kooby’s Karaoke -Wide Open Bar & Grill, Cosmic -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro WEDNESDAY 425 15th St. Moline, IL St Davenport, IA (10:30am & 12:30pm) -Hotel Black- A Party to Go Karaoke Night -Stacks Bar, Live Lunch w/ Chris Noth (noon) -RME Crossroads -Generations Bar & Grill, 4100 hawk, 200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA 525 14th St. Moline, IL Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. 4th Ave. Moline, IL Paul Waters & the Lonesome Tears @ RIBCO – November 23 The Manny Lopez Quartet (10am) -Brady ABC Karaoke -McClellan Stockade, 2124 Davenport, IA Street Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza E. 11th St. Davenport, IA Dave Moore -Uptown Bill’s Coffee House, Musicians for a Musician Benefit: My Pal The Karry Outz -Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Maggie Brown (6pm) -Bucktown Center Hotel Davenport, IA Jam Session -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S 730 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA Trigger - Blind the Sun Reunion Show Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave. Davenport, IA for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St. Davenport, IA Linn St Iowa City, IA DJ Abilities - Prhym8 -Iowa City Yacht - Echoes & Afterthoughts - Dynoride Trampled Under Foot -The Redstone Mike Blomme (6pm) -Skinny Legs BBQ, 2012/12/03 (Mon) Jason Carl & Friends -Creekside Bar and Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA 2020 1st Street Milan, IL MONDAY 3 Grill, 3303 Brady St. Davenport, IA Evolution -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St Open Mic Night -Downtown Central Perk, Zither Ensemble (10am) -German Ameri- Nethervoid - Supersonic Piss -Gabe’s, 330 ABC Karaoke -The Muddy Waters, 1708 Karaoke Night -Hollar’s Bar and Grill, 4050 Bettendorf, IA 226 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA can Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St. E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA State St. Bettendorf, IA 27th St Moline, IL Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Pat Willis & the Franti Project -Brady Davenport, IA North of 40 -Greenbriar Restaurant and Andy Statman Trio -Englert Theatre, 221 Karaoke Night -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. -Parker’s, 635 15th St. East Moline, IL Street Pub, 217 Brady St. Davenport, IA Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL East Washington St. Iowa City, IA Rock Island, IL Go Radio - Paradise Fears - Stages And Ragged Blade Band -The Mill, 120 E Burl- 2012/12/02 (Sun) Rob Dahms -Rustic Ridge Golf Course Stereos - The Morning Exit (5:30pm) - SUNDAY 2 Open Mic w/ J. Night -The Mill, 120 E Keller Karaoke -Martini’s on the Rock, ington Iowa City, IA Burlington Iowa City, IA 4619 34th St Rock Island, IL Grille & Pub, 1151 East Iowa St. El- Pressure Drop - Hip Hop Talent Show ABC Karaoke -11th Street Precinct, 2108 RME Guitar Circle (2pm) - River Prairie Open Mic Night -Boozie’s Bar & Grill, 114 dridge, IA (10pm) -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. E 11th St Davenport, IA Minstrels (6pm) -RME Community 2012/12/04 (Tue) 1/2 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Studebaker John & the Hawks -The Mud- Iowa City, IA ABC Karaoke -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA TUESDAY 4 Open Mic Night -Rustic Ridge Golf Course dy Waters, 1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA Jeff Miller (6pm) - David Killinger & Locust Davenport, IA Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar (7pm) ABC Karaoke -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Grille & Pub, 1151 East Iowa St. El- The Harris Collection -Mound Street Friends (10pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe, Choral Dynamics: Christmas Around the -Phoenix, 111 West 2nd St. Daven- Brady St. Davenport, IA dridge, IA Landing, 1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA 102 S Main St Port Byron, IL World (2pm) -Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. port, IA ABC Karaoke -The Muddy Waters, 1708 RME Open Mic & Jam (6:30pm) -RME The Music of Dr. Joe Seng -Joe’s Club, John Wasem -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Kellogg St. Galesburg, IL Sex Panther - 1st Impression -Rascals State St. Bettendorf, IA Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. 1402 W. 7th St. Davenport, IA Davenport, IA Live, 1418 15th St. Moline, IL Cross Creek Karaoke -Bootleggers Sports Third Street Precinct -Headquarters Bar ABC Karaoke -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Davenport, IA Karaoke Night -Chuck’s Tap, 1731 W. 6th Smooth Groove -Martini’s on the Rock, Bar, 2228 E. 11th St. Davenport, IA & Grill, 119 E. 22nd Ave. Coal Valley, IL Locust Davenport, IA Shiloh Terry -Zero to Sixty, 811 East 2nd St. Davenport, IA 4619 34th St Rock Island, IL Davenport Zither Ensemble Annual Ultraviolet Hippopotamus -RIBCO, 1815 Karaoke Night -Hollar’s Bar and Grill, 4050 Holiday Concert: Bee Sharp/Zither in Acoustic Music Club (4:30pm) - Blues St. Davenport, IA Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -McMa- Cafe (6:30pm) -RME Community Stuart Davis -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL 27th St Moline, IL nus Pub, 1401 7th Ave Moline, IL “C” (2pm) -German American Heritage Wild Oatz -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA St. Iowa City, IA Karaoke Night -Roadrunner’s Roadhouse, Terry Quiett Band -The Muddy Waters, Center, 712 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA Bettendorf, IA God-Des - She - IC Kings -Gabe’s, 330 E. The Chris & Wes Show -Mound Street 3803 Rockingham Rd. Davenport, IA 1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA Dolfish - Christopher the Conquered Kooby’s Karaoke -Headquarters Bar & -The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA Washington St. Iowa City, IA Landing, 1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA The Hood Internet -The Blue Moose Tap, Jam Night w/ Jordan Danielsen -11th Troy Harris, Pianist (10pm) -Red Crow Grill, 119 E. 22nd Ave. Coal Valley, IL 211 Iowa Ave. Iowa City, IA Freddie Steenbock Duo (8-11am) -Dav- enport American Legion, 702 W. 35th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St Dav- Grille, 2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA St. Davenport, IA enport, IA IllusIonIst CRAIg KARgES

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