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VISUAL ARTS Page 9 DANCE Page 24 SPORTS Page 27 MEETINGS Page 31 MUSIC Page 12 COMEDY Page 24 OTHER EVENTS Page 28 HEALTH Page 33 LITERARY ARTS Page 19 MUSEUMS Page 25 LECTURES Page 29 SENIORS Page 34 THEATRE Page 21 MOVIES Page 25 COURSES Page 30 2 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com WORDS FROM THE EDITOR by Kathleen McCarthy [email protected] A Quick Guide to Islamic Definitions for the Unstudied elow is a very Distribution of Muslim Population by Country and Territory rudimentary Bprimer on Islam concepts and definitions for the average American who does virtually no research – without which most opinions are grossly uninformed – beyond mainstream newspapers and broadcasts. It is essential to understand that Islam is a beautifully rich and spiritually lofty religion, whose precepts most Christians, Jews, and people of other faiths would gladly embrace because they have far more similarities than differences. Controversies arise from vastly different interpretations of small parts of Islam that take on epic proportions inside the Muslim community (Ummah) as well as the outside world. Caliph and Caliphate. The Caliph is the leader of the Caliphate, which is a form of Islamic 2009 Muslim population. Only countries with more than 1 million Muslims are shown. Source: Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life, government. The “Mapping the Global Muslim Population,” October 2009, RCReader.com/y/islam5. Caliph is the religious and political leader of the entire Muslim denominations of Islam. It is estimated legitimately succeeded to the position of believe that the Caliph must be an Imam community, and ideally considered to that 80 percent of the world’s Muslims are Caliph of the Islamic community after the and a direct descendant of Muhammad be the successor to Muhammad ibn Sunni, while the remaining 20 percent Prophet Muhammad’s death in 632. ibn ‘Abdullah. (Either way, historically, ‘Abdullah, the Islamic Prophet of Allah. belong to the Shi’a sect. The schism The Sunnis believe that the Caliph most governance throughout the Muslim Difference between Sunni and Shia. between the two denominations is the should be elected by consensus of the world is based on a hereditary monarchic result of each sect’s belief as to who Muslim community, while the Shi’as Sunni and Shi’a are the two primary Continued On Page 6 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 3 The most comprehensive events calendar in the QC

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River Cities’ Reader By George, I Think They’ve Got It 532 W. 3rd St. Davenport IA 52801 A Wonderful Life, at the Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse through December 27 RiverCitiesReader.com (563)324-0049 (phone) must confess: When I first fully realized, could be rich (563)323-3101 (fax) saw the Jimmy Stewart film and beautiful. [email protected] IIt’s a Wonderful Life on TV in There are many memorable the early 1980s, I was not a fan. scenes. Doug Kutzli, as Publishing since 1993 Was I, I wondered, the only per- George’s father Tom, The River Cities’ Reader is an independent son on the planet who thought delivering a beautiful, heart- newspaper published every other Thursday, the story overly sentimental and warming solo. John Payonk, and available free throughout the Quad Cities a bit of a melodramatic mess? wowing in a powerful Potter and surrounding areas. As I was to learn, I was not, for number, trying to convince George to come work for him. © 2014 River Cities’ Reader when the film was first released in 1946, some considered it (Unlike the melodramatic, AD DEADLINE: a disappointing addition to one-dimensional movie 5 p.m. Wednesday prior to publication director Frank Capra’s oeuvre. character, this portrayal made PUBLISHER Although I have begrudgingly the offer seem a bit more Todd McGreevy come to accept the movie on worthy of consideration.) And its own terms over the years, two words: Erin Churchill. EDITOR it was with a bit of trepidation Dan Denton and Sara Tubbs First appearing in a large- Kathleen McCarthy that I went to see the November souls to the company store.) Denton is a brimmed red hat, she then EDITORIAL 12 preview of the musical production A wonderful talent and I loved every note energetically dances the Charleston, Managing Editor: Jeff Ignatius • [email protected] Wonderful Life at the Circa ’21 Dinner he sang and every movement he made on performs a stint as Violet (the girl Arts Editor, Calendar Editor: Mike Schulz • [email protected] Playhouse. Would this, my first published stage. George saved from a tawdry past), review, be my “outing” as a Scrooge? This is also the story of Clarence, an and, for an all-too-brief 45 seconds or Contributing Writers: Amy Alkon, Jeff Ashcraft, Rob Circa ’21’s production opens with Don angel who must earn his wings by helping so, is exquisitely hilarious as Potter’s Brezsny, Dee Canfield, Heather Herkelman, Rich Miller, Denton’s solo as George Bailey, delivered George. Tom Walljasper’s movements bespectacled secretary Harriet. Someone Frederick Morden, Victoria Navarro, Brent Tubbs, on a bare stage, rising to the familiar please cast Churchill in another Harriet- Bruce Walters as the whimsical Clarence are loopy stars of heaven in a plea of desperation. and goofy, like those of a marionette type role in the future! ADVERTISING And his thrilling voice immediately without strings (or, in this case, an angel For those who love the movie It’s a Advertising Coordinator: Nathan Klaus whisked me into his world, creating an without wings). Watching him was like Wonderful Life, do yourselves a favor, anticipation for what was to come. As being transported back into childhood, if you can, and leave your memories it turns out, director/choreographer at home. Accept this production on its Advertising rates, publishing schedule, demographics, with his avuncular attempts to entertain own merit, because it works. Let’s put it and more are available at Ann Nieman has created a fast-paced, through eccentric mugging and prancing. QCAdvertising.com lively staging of a show that, albeit with It appeared as if he won the child-like this way: It’s a chance to enjoy a period minimal, sometimes nonexistent sets, hearts of us all – which would exclude production set in a grand old theatre DESIGN/PRODUCTION includes the most enjoyable, heart- the angel-in-charge Matthew, whose job built in the era in which the play is set, Art Director, Production Manager: Shawn Eldridge • warming music, a talented ensemble it is to keep Clarence focused and on cocktails and conviviality, singing and [email protected] that dances and takes on various roles in task. Pat Flaherty’s Matthew presents a dancing waiters, and Don Denton leading Graphic Artist: Nathan Klaus • [email protected] multiple costume changes, and some of most stolid, stern, stone-like fortress of a very talented cast. Collect your friends, Design/Production Interns: our best local talent (including costume a presence. Although impressive, one Scrooges and otherwise, and make your designer Gregory Hiatt and the rest of the would, however, like to see the tiniest of A Wonderful Life reservations. It’s much ADMINISTRATION solid production team). cracks in this edifice, an acknowledgment better than TV! Business Manager: Kathleen McCarthy This world turns out to be captivating, that even the most adult of angels could Office Administrator, Classifieds Manager, Circulation in large part, because Don Denton is in sometimes be just a bit amused. Editor’s note: Author Dee Canfield will be Manager: Rick Martin • [email protected] it. He is perfectly cast as George Bailey in The beautiful-of-heart Sara Tubbs, contributing reviews alongside the Reader’s Distribution: William Cook, Cheri DeLay, voice, physical presence, and emotional perfectly cast as the loveliest of Marys other new local-theatre correspondents Jeff Greg FitzPatrick, Daniel Levsen, M.M. Rice range. One gladly follows him through Ashcraft, Heather Herkelman, Victoria Jay Strickland, Ron Thompson, C. Keyser – smitten with George, faithful and his feelings of being trapped with big long-suffering – has about her a certain Navarro, and Brent Tubbs. dreams in a small town, and torn between delicate frailty and vulnerability, and she his own desires and his obligation to and Denton are well-matched and lovely A Wonderful Life runs at the Circa ‘21 his family, the savings and loan, and the together. Tubbs has a sweetly exquisite Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue, customers it serves. (We know George’s voice that, at times, expressed its fullness, Rock Island) through December 27, and importance, of course; without him, the but in other moments her performance more information and tickets are available greedy banker Henry Potter would own seemed more of a sketch, holding within by calling (309)786-7733 extension 2 or the town and everyone would owe their itself a promise of something that, once visiting Circa21.com. 4 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com ILLINOIS POLITICS by Rich Miller CapitolFax.com Battles Between Chambers Keep Tensions High arlier this month when the General senators in both political parties. Assembly was in Springfield, House Because Madigan put a hold on the bill, ESpeaker Michael Madigan called Senate Cullerton couldn’t start the legally required President John Cullerton six different times process of “reading” the legislation for three to ask him to move the child-care-program- days, which means he now has to bring restoration legislation once it passed the members back for more than a single day if House. they return in December. Yes, six times. The man is most definitely That doesn’t sound like much, but we’re persistent. in the holiday season, so As you probably already getting legislators back to know, the deal cut with Madigan’s pressure on Springfield isn’t as easy Governor Bruce Rauner’s as you’d think. And if office by state Senator Toi Cullerton was ironic members have to return, Hutchinson (D-Olympia they would rather not Fields) and others to mostly considering that the be in Springfield longer restore the draconian Child speaker is sitting on than a single day. It’s Care Assistance Program not the worst problem cuts Rauner made this several Senate bills. in the world, but it has past summer involved not aggravated the rank and voting on a bill that would’ve fully restored file to no end. the governor’s cuts. One of the biggest reasons Madigan Madigan wanted that bill to pass, however, was angry with Cullerton for allowing the and apparently believed through much of child-care-funding deal to happen is that the day that his chamber would pass it, even the speaker just doesn’t trust the governor to though it seemed obvious that Representative keep his word. Ken Dunkin (D-Chicago) had once again Madigan didn’t believe that Rauner would jumped into the political bed with the GOP keep his promise to fund the child-care governor. Some House Republicans were program and will instead once again use talking about voting for the bill, though, and the program – which helps move tens of that kept Madigan’s hopes alive. thousands of parents off welfare and into Because he thought it still had a shot, work and college – as a hostage for whatever Madigan would not relent on Cullerton. And else the governor wants sometime down the while the constant calls reportedly irritated line. Cullerton, they didn’t work. Cullerton backed So when the Department of Human up his member’s deal and the speaker was Services’ top lawyer testified last week about politely refused. Six times. The bill died in the governor’s new administrative rules to the House when all Republicans and Dunkin fund the program, the House Democrats voted against the speaker. attempted to get him on record that the Madigan’s pressure on Cullerton was department would indeed be restoring the ironic considering that the speaker is sitting full program once a budget agreement is in on several Senate bills. Cullerton’s chamber place, which was the deal cut by Rauner and has twice passed minimum-wage-increase rank-and-file legislative Democrats. The bills that have gone nowhere in the House attorney refused to say either way, and House despite the fact that Madigan pushed a Democrats saw that as yet more proof that referendum last year to raise the minimum Rauner can’t be trusted. wage. Cullerton also passed a property- Even a statement by the governor’s office tax-freeze bill that provides more money later in the day assuring everyone that the for Chicago Public Schools and kills off the deal stood as made didn’t satisfy the House state’s ancient school-funding formula. But Democrats, who are still obviously upset with that hasn’t moved in the House, either. the Senate. Cullerton has sent four appropriations There has probably been tension between bills to the House, but instead of using one of the House and the Senate since 1818, when those as a vehicle to fund municipalities, 911 the state was founded. And it has certainly call centers, lottery winners, etc., the speaker been far worse – like, for instance, when refused the governor’s requests for additional Emil Jones was Senate president and openly items and stuck everything he wanted on warred with Madigan, who repeatedly a House bill, which he then froze in place returned the favor. with a parliamentary hold after his chamber But things are not good right now. passed it with a huge bipartisan majority. Madigan’s move upset mayors, who Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax (a daily really want their money, but it also agitated political newsletter) and CapitolFax.com. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 5

Movie Reviews byby MikeMike SchulzSchulz •• [email protected]@rcreader.com Have Fun Storming the Capitol! THE HUNGER GAMES: forgotten, and tiny, beautifully sticking with me: the words “Mandatory what enhanced human touches Viewing” televised before our first sight MOCKINGJAY – PART 2 my appreciation that make its of Stanley Tucci (words that should Along with a few dozen other, much of Mockingjay world of Panem always preface Tucci’s film arrivals); the younger viewers, I caught Wednesday’s as a whole, was one that, in the delicious perversity of Jena Malone’s grin; double-feature of concluding Hunger how strangely end, truly seems the gender-reversed-fairytale charm of Games installments, even if my reasons inactive Part 1 worth saving. Peeta waking from his stupor after being for attending were likely far different from is. Barring the I don’t kissed by a heroic princess; the wildly anyone else’s. (I really just wanted to lighten bombing of want to glide satisfying adieus allotted to practically my weekend workload and have an excuse that makeshift every member of the series’ stock Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: over director to see Philip Seymour Hoffman on the big hospital and Lawrence’s company. (Only Tucci and Harrelson Mockingjay – Part 2 screen two more times instead of one.) But Katniss’ lone- more thrilling don’t quite get the send-offs they deserve, while I didn’t join in my fellow patrons’ arrow retaliation, the exploding dam, and sequences, given that they’re probably though Harrelson and Banks did elicit applause at the close of the awkwardly titled the climactic scene of Zero Dark Thirty the most thrilling ones he’s ever staged. the loudest, most delighted giggles at my The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part suspense, director Francis Lawrence’s second As Katniss and company walk through tween-heavy screening when Haymitch 2, I was happier with this entry than any sequel is an awful lot of talk and very little abandoned Capitol streets, they have and Effie shared a quick peck on the lips since 2012’s original, and was glad to have action. Considering I generally like an to evade booby-trap “pods” that attack – out of the blue, they became the series’ preceded it with Part 1, because it turned out awful lot of talk, especially when delivered trespassers with fireballs or machine-gun potential romantic pairing you didn’t even I needed the refresher. by actors of The Hunger Games’ caliber, bullets or, in one jaw-dropping instance, a know you wanted.) Plot holes abound, If you’re a devoted series fan, you no this wasn’t a deal-breaker, and the film veritable waterfall of crude oil. But while this contrivances pile sky-high, Katniss again doubt remember where we left off last was certainly funnier than I recalled. (God latter assault is appropriately rousing and deserves better than Peeta or Gale ... and November. Katniss Everdeen (eternally bless Banks’ Effie “condemned to this life of scary, it’s nothing compared to the nightmare Mockingjay – Part 2 still ends its series in well-played by Jennifer Lawrence) and fellow jumpsuits.”) But it still felt, as many of these of the rebels waylaid by hissing, toothy style, finding a lovely metaphor for The rebels are holed up in a subterranean District newly ubiquitous franchise extenders do, monstrosities – “lizard mutts” in Suzanne Hunger Games’ combined nine hours 13 compound. President Coin (Julianne like two intermittently pleasurable hours of Collins’ Mockingbird novel – that look like when Katniss reveals that, upon waking Moore) and her advisers (among them dutiful foreplay. slimier versions of H.R. Giger’s Alien. As from nightmares, she calms herself by Jeffrey Wright’s Beetee, Mahershala Ali’s By contrast, this outing feels like two with nearly the entire movie, the lighting listing the good deeds that people in her Boggs, and the late Hoffman’s Plutarch) are hours of climax – and two admirably rich, here is frustratingly murky. (Earlier, when life have done. “It can be a little tedious,” executing plans to overthrow the Capitol and varied hours after all of its predecessor’s Michelle Forbes’ troop commander entered she admits, “but there are much worse its malevolent President Snow (a priceless preparatory hand-wringing. The Mockingjay an already-dark room and barked, “Get these games to play.” There certainly are. Donald Sutherland). A film crew is following saga now feels complete not just because the curtains closed!”, I may have wept a little.) Katniss, making inspirational PSAs. Her story and series are finally over, but because Nevertheless, it’s a terrifying, brilliantly SPOTLIGHT childhood friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) Part 2 doesn’t feel as lopsided as Part 1, choreographed sequence that blessedly Spotlight, director/co-writer Thomas is still pining for her. Woody Harrelson’s which gave us plenty of dialogue but didn’t lets Katniss employ her archery skills, and McCarthy’s dramatic procedural Haymitch and Elizabeth Banks’ Effie, allow its characters to actually do much. This Francis Lawrence demonstrates nearly equal exploring the events leading to the Boston thankfully, are still nibbling the scenery. time, while there are numerous exciting, compositional skill in the Invasion of the Globe’s 2002 exposé on sexual abuse And the recently kidnapped and rescued violent, and nerve-racking set pieces, they’re Body Snatchers-like paranoia of Katniss’ within the Catholic church, isn’t much Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) has been effectively evenly positioned within the tale’s telling; the and Gale’s final siege on the Capitol, with to look at. Its color palette is generally brainwashed, and strapped to a gurney to movie isn’t merely nonstop action to make the citizenry pathetically lifting their arms restricted to sallow browns and grays, and prevent him from tearing out Katniss’ throat. up for the previous film’s nonstop chatter. It toward the parachuted “gifts” descending. even under the fluorescent illumination As a modest and begrudging fan, at has tension and grandeur and outstanding Yet while I greatly admire the movie’s of the Globe offices, the air is heavy with best, even I remembered all that. What I’d visual effects, yet tucked amidst them are broad strokes, it’s the little things I find Continued On Page 7 6 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com WORDS FROM THE EDITOR by Kathleen McCarthy Continued From Page 2 [email protected] A Quick Guide to Islamic Definitions for the Unstudied system.) infallible, the fiqh standards may change Sunni Muslims affirm that Abu Bakr in different contexts. Fiqh covers all was chosen by Muslims to succeed aspects of law, including religious, civil, Muhammad as proper protocol dictated political, constitutional, and procedural according to Shura. Shi’as, however, do not law. Fiqh deploys the following to create recognize Abu Bakr’s succession, favoring Islamic laws: (1) injunctions, revealed Muhammad’s son-in-law and cousin Ali, principles, and interpretations of the claiming Muhammad himself declared Ali Qu’ran (used by all schools and sects as his successor during a public pilgrimage of Islam); and (2) interpretation of before his death. the Sunnah (Muhammad’s practices, The majority of Sunni Muslims are in opinions, and traditions) and principles south and southeast Asia, China, Africa, therein, after establishing the degree of and most of the Arab world. Shi’as are reliability of Hadith’s chain of reporters the majority population in Iraq, Iran, (used by all schools and sects of Islam).” Azerbaijan, and Jihad. Jihad refers Bahrain. to the religious duty Sharia Law. Shariah Controversies arise of Muslims to strive means a body of moral in the way of God, and religious law, from vastly different apply oneself, and which flows from the struggle to preserve Islamic Qu’ran and interpretations of Islam. A Muslim Hadiths (the recorded small parts of Islam practicing Jihad is opinions and examples called a Mujahid. of Muhammad during that take on epic Jihad meaning his life). Muslims “holy war” is a believe sharia is the proportions inside the highly controversial “infallible law of God.” interpretation of Jihad The Sunnis and Shi’as Muslim community among sects and interpret both the (Ummah) as well as schools of Islam, but Qu’ran and Hadiths general agreement differently in various the outside world. exists among scholars aspects, but certainly of Islam that Jihad not all. includes armed For issues not covered in the Qu’ran struggle against enemies. or Hadiths, sharia “derives” from Organisation of Islamic Cooperation various jurisprudence schools among (OIC). Formerly the Organization of the two sects, including Hanafi, Maliki, Islamic Conference, OIC is the largest Shafi’i, Hanbali, and Jafari. According to international political representative body Wikipedia (RCReader.com/y/islam1): – second only to the United Nations itself “The sharia in these schools is derived – comprising 57 member states (including hierarchically using one or more of the the PLO) and representing the entire following guidelines: Ijma (usually the Muslim world. It was founded in 1969 consensus of Muhammad’s companions), and is rarely referred to in mainstream Qiyas (analogy derived from the primary news. OIC has delegations at the United sources), Istihsan (ruling that serves Nations and the European Union. Its the interest of Islam in the discretion official languages are Arabic, English, and of Islamic jurists), and Urf (customs).” French. Sharia law is most completely adhered to Wikipedia is well-footnoted with as part of the legislative process in Saudi many links for research. There are Arabia, Iran, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, volumes of additional information, from Yemen, Pakistan, Qatar, and Sudan. easy to complex, for readers to get an Fiqh: Fiqh is the school of Islamic informed handle on one of the most jurisprudence, the process of deducing important global, historical, political, and applying sharia principles, as well socioeconomic, and spiritual realities as the collective body of specific laws of our time. You can find additional deduced from sharia using the fiqh resources at RCReader.com/y/islam2, methodology. According to Wikipedia RCReader.com/y/islam3, RCReader. (RCReader.com/y/islam1): “While Qu’ran com/y/islam4, RCReader.com/y/islam5, and Hadith sources are regarded as and RCReader.com/y/islam6. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 7 MOVIES Continued From Page 5 by Mike Schulz MUSIC by Jeff Ignatius [email protected] [email protected] Have Fun Storming the Capitol! Mining Moeller Monday an oppressive pall. A man racing down a clergymen having committed hundreds of aytrotter.com’s Sean Moeller isn’t accordion to tapped strings – that create an courthouse hallway is the closest the film similar, unreported crimes. (During a phone announcing the acts for his Moeller otherworldly, uncomfortable counterpoint comes to an action sequence. One montage interview with a psychiatrist – one voiced by Monday shows at Rozz-Tox (2108 to the sturdy groove of “Born Under a Bad is devoted solely to journalists scanning McCarthy’s The Visitor star Richard Jenkins D Third Avenue, Rock Sign.” address directories with rulers. And to my – the reporters are told that as many as 6 Island; RozzTox.com), That level of careful eyes, Spotlight – scene by scene, minute by percent of a city’s priests have likely preyed but band publicists have detail is essential in a minute – still emerges as the least boring on children, which the Globe’s investigation a way of undermining at- collection that careens movie of the year. proves correct: 87 priests in Boston alone.) tempts at secrecy. So here’s so wildly. “Demon It’s impossible to be bored, after all, when Spotlight’s story is, of course, a true one, and a preview of a couple Rum” is a saloon ditty, your brain is being actively engaged, and a deeply upsetting one, especially once the groups we know will be while “Young Heart, McCarthy’s latest is spectacularly engaging; extent of the church’s accountability is made playing ... . Old Soul” is basically following its two hours of journalistic apparent. Yet it’s not a grim or unpleasant Shows start at 8 p.m., mid-century rock-and- legwork and mostly hushed conversation, chore to sit through. Quite the opposite: In and admission is $8 to The Legendary Shack Shakers roll at breakneck speed I left the film’s auditorium far more alert its detailed examination of the reporters’ $12. and “Fool’s Tooth” is a harmonica-fueled fire than when I walked in. I’ll admit I’ve got a months of fact-finding, and its refusal to that burns for less than a minute. From bite major jones for entertainments of this ilk, turn in any way exploitative, McCarthy’s film to bite, you never know what you’re going to and if stranded on a desert island, could is a fascinating, inspiring account of gifted The Legendary Shack get, but you look forward to it nonetheless. likely survive contentedly with only All the and dogged professionals doing a job and President’s Men and Zodiac for company. demanding it be done right. Shakers, The Southern For more information on The Legendary But try as I might, I can’t think of a single At no point, thankfully, are there flashback Shack Shakers, visit LegendaryShackShakers. thing wrong with Spotlight, a film in scenes in which the victims’ horrific Surreal; December 7 com. which the writing (by McCarthy and Josh childhood experiences are visualized. One track on the Legendary Shack Singer), directing, acting, and below-the- (Given how simply yet wrenchingly actors Shakers’ The Southern Surreal – the 20-year- line craftsmanship are in such harmonious Neal Huff, Jimmy LeBlanc, and Michael old band’s first album in five years – is The Yawpers, American accord that what results is something truly Cyril Creighton recall their characters’ a spoken-word piece by actor Billy Bob contradictory: a thrilling, even exhilarating abuse, they’re certainly not needed.) What Thornton concerning road patching and an Man; November 30 account of the mundane. we’re given instead are exactingly written, injured dog. Backed only by a gentle guitar, If the Legendary Shack Shakers are The title refers to the Globe section beautifully paced scenes of reporters he builds to the moment that he lifts his willfully unpredictable, the Denver-based devoted to investigative journalism, and and their subjects sharing – or cagily not shovel to kill the animal. It’s an expert piece Yawpers stick pretty closely to a rough- its team that, in Spotlight’s 2001-2 time- sharing – information, replete with shots of lean storytelling. edged Americana rock-and-roll formula: frame, consists of four staffers: supervising of journalists performing the unglamorous “It looked up at me, kinda thank ya and quiet openings that build to fiery climaxes, editor Walter “Robby” Robinson (Michael duties of investigation circa 2001: knocking f--- ya all at the same time,” Thornton says. dominated by slide guitar and vocals that go Keaton) and reporters Mike Rezendes (Mark on doors, making phone calls, checking out “It knew what I was gonna do, and it knew from rough to hoarse. Ruffalo), Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams), library books, rifling through newspaper why. The dog knew why.” There are exceptions and variations on and Matt Carroll (Brian d’Arcy James). They clippings. (Computers do exist in the He concludes: “It ain’t like I don’t think American Man – the trio’s second album and answer to the Globe’s deputy managing Globe offices here, but from all evidence, as about it. It ain’t like I wanted to.” first on the Bloodshot label – but it must be editor, Ben Bradlee Jr. (John Slattery), who, seems accurate for the period, they’re used But just before that, he says, “You just said that the formula works in their hands in turn, answers to Managing Editor Marty primarily as word processors.) Consequently, can’t explain things to some people.” And and never gets tiresome. The title track’s Baron (Liev Shreiber) – who, as the movie as befits his material, McCarthy’s controlled I imagine that’s true for Shack Shakers final instrumental break has a sleek polish opens, has just arrived in Boston from his direction and presentational style are mastermind J.D. Wilkes, that takes the band on previous post at the Miami Herald. During determinedly anti-showy. Yet the experience who has crafted a a slightly prog-y detour his introductory meeting with Globe editors, of Spotlight isn’t in any way static. There’s collection brimming with before returning to the Baron references a recently published article such snap and electricity in the continual idiosyncratic personality. main road. “Walter” about a local priest charged with sexually compounding of information that it feels The Southern Surreal is has a cleaner, smoother abusing children since 1976. Wondering right when the images remain still so the a masterfully seasoned sound – ever-so-slightly whether there’s more to uncover, and exactly verbiage, and the intensity behind it, can deep-fried stew, but it’s soft – that gives it a how a priest gets away with such crimes for wash over you. And the movie’s signature nearly impossible to restrained, tension- explain why its disparate a quarter-century, Baron suggests filing a visual motif, which finds us closely trailing Photo by Paul Beaty holding intensity, even in motion to have the case’s sealed documents our reporters as they walk and talk, feels components work so well The Yawpers its raucous explosion. opened. Bradlee, incredulous, asks, “You right, too – McCarthy’s camera nipping at together. Thornton’s short And the change-ups want to sue the church?” their heels while they nip at those of others. story is the most unusual ingredient, but give a sense of the group’s formidable grasp. That’s not the last time Baron or his I’d discuss the film’s standout throughout the record are surprising spices “Deacon Brody” is insistent, menacing staffers will hear that question. As Spotlight performances, but there really aren’t any, that give a sense of the thoughtfulness that rockabilly, all weird angles and punk progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that which I mean as a complete compliment. went into it – which helps hold together intensity. On the other end of the spectrum, in Boston, at least, the Catholic church is an From Keaton to the one-scene cameos, what might otherwise feel like a fragmentary “Beale Street” is done largely on bluegrass untouchable – a monolith of extraordinary Spotlight provides a veritable master class mishmash. instruments, and the Yawpers show that political reach and power that’s not to be in the art of ensemble screen acting, the There’s the banjo on the hard-edged even without their signature electric-slide- queried or trifled with. Yet Robinson and recruited talents’ invested naturalism and rockabilly of “Mud,” the use of guitar guitar freak-outs and scorched screaming, his team, in true bloodhound form, start easy give-and-take convincing you that reverb and acoustic guitar to create a they can rock out just fine. sniffing and scratching anyway, and what everyone on-screen exists in the very measured, casually ominous vibe on “Cold,” begins with interviews with a couple of same world. There’s such a lack of emotive and a discordant collection of digressive For more information on the Yawpers, visit instruments – from clomping percussion to the charged priest’s victims eventually Continued On Page 48 TheYawpers.com. leads to the discovery of dozens of other 8 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 9 2015/16 Winter Calendar VISUAL ARTS Page 9 DANCE Page 24 SPORTS Page 27 MEETINGS Page 31 MUSIC Page 12 COMEDY Page 24 OTHER EVENTS Page 28 HEALTH Page 33 LITERARY ARTS Page 19 MUSEUMS Page 25 LECTURES Page 29 SENIORS Page 34 THEATRE Page 21 MOVIES Page 25 COURSES Page 30 More Than 400 Family-Friendly Events in the KWQC Family Fun Guide Starting on Page 35 IA, Midcoast.org, 6pm Sat Nov 28. Ron Hahlen, Mia Ishiguro, Chris Lemmon, Artist Appreciation Night, a night for artists VISUAL ARTS Adult Coloring Night, color your stress Stephanie O’Shaughnessy, Joe Pinder, Roberta and the people who appreciate them; free; away with a coloring page night just for adults; Polfus, Larry Priske, and Monte Young; light for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait OPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS coloring sheets for adults, art supplies, tea, refreshments served; free; for information, Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa November & December cocoa and a snack will be supplied; free; for contact Zaiga Thorson at [email protected] City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, 5pm Fri Dec 4. information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island or 309-796-5469, Black Hawk College ArtSpace Handmade City Holiday 2015, fifth-annual Final Friday and Shop Small Business Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Gallery, Building 4, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, event featuring 30 vendors selling handmade Saturday, monthly event featuring Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Mon Nov BHC.edu, 4pm Thu Dec 3. paper goods, clothing, jewelry, accessories, demonstrations, activities, sales, and more; 30. Seasonal Scenery of LeClaire, local chocolates, pet treats & toys, baby attire, featuring the opening of MidCoast Gallery International Holiday Bazaar, in Building photographer Burt Gearhart will present an all- reconstructed home decor, and more; sponsored Winter Wonders’ juried exhibition and display, 1, upper and lower lobbies; shop for unique ages slide presentation and lecture with prints by the Figge and Crafted Quad Cities; for including a train set and vintage toys; for holiday gifts, with proceeds benefiting the BHC of Bald Eagles, rural scenery, the Mississippi information, visit handmade-city.com/, Figge Art information, call 563-324-0667, Bucktown International/English as a Second Language River, and the historic beauty of LeClaire on Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, Facebook. Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, Scholarship Program through the Black Hawk display; free, LeClaire Community Library, 323 com/handmade.city.art, 10am Sat Dec 5. IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Nov 27. College Foundation; for information, contact Wisconsin St, LeClaire, IA, Leclaire.Lib.ia.us, UTHS Craft and Vendor Show, event to Final Friday and Shop Small Business Juanita Zertuche at [email protected] or 6:30pm Thu Dec 3. help raise money for UT Booster Club; featuring Saturday, monthly event featuring 309-796-5186, Black Hawk College - Quad City Thursdays at the Figge, on Thursdays; over 50 crafters and vendors in the cafeteria demonstrations, activities, sales, and more; Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, art-themed activities, discussions, tours, and hallway and concessions, and the Panther featuring the opening of MidCoast Gallery 8am Wed Dec 2. refreshments, and more; for information, call shop will be open; free; for information, Winter Wonders’ juried exhibition and display, Closing Reception: A Gathering of 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, call 309-752-1633, United Township High including a train set and vintage toys; for Friends, exhibit of works by Galena and Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu School, East Moline, IL, Facebook.com/ information, call 563-324-0667, Bucktown Chicago-area ceramic artists Ken Bichell, Gary Dec 3 thru Thu Dec 31. events/1001912119828483, 10am Sat Dec 5. Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, Carstens, Paul Eshelman, Delores Fortuna, 10 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com awareness; free; for information, contact Lauren Dec 31. VISUAL ARTS Reid at [email protected] or 309-793- Paul Esparza, Respect Abilities, 834 15th 7323, Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, Ave., East Moline, IL, Facebook.com/pages/ OPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/ Respect-Abilities-834-15Th-Avenue-East- artmuseum, 5pm Fri Mar 11. Moline/442227939288143, thru Thu Dec 31. November & December Craft Cafe, use your own creative flair to Quilt Tales, this display includes over 30 Winter in Bloom, see the beautiful and personalize unique crafts for you and your Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild members’ quilts historic mansion come alive with holiday cheer home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, with a brief story of why each is their favorite; at our 48th-annual open house; with free Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., for information, call 309-794-0991, Quad City refreshments, live music, a visit from Cinderella, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, children’s crafts, a scavenger hunt through the Mar 12. QCGardens.com, thru Fri Jan 1. many rooms (for prizes), and our one-of-a-kind Edward S. Curtis: One Hundred Poinsettia Tree; for information, call 309-732- Masterworks, the exhibit features both well- 7666, Hauberg Civic Center Mansion, 1300 24th EXHIBITS known and rare images from Curtis’ project St., Rock Island, IL, RIGov.org, noon Sun Dec 6. Scott & Rock Island Counties to photograph the Native American people Framed!, meet with a group who discusses of the United States, drawn from a private art rather than books; free; for information, Currently on Display collection formed over the course of 40 years; call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library Thomas Awad - Braulio Amado, exhibit of Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., works by Quad Cities artist Awad and New York noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm City’s Amado; for information, call 309-200- for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Mon Dec 7. 0978, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, Stroller Tour, bring your little one for a RozzTox.com, Wed Nov 25 thru Mon Nov 30. FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 17. gallery tour specifically geared for babies 12 A Gathering of Friends, exhibit of works Wendy Red Star: Peelatchiwaaxpáash/ months and under, with a focus on such themes by Galena and Chicago-area ceramic artists Medicine Crow (Raven) and the 1880 Crow as animals, faces, colors, and shapes, all before Ken Bichell, Gary Carstens, Paul Eshelman, Peace Delegation, multimedia works that the museum opens to the public, so your little Livia Sohn @ Quad City Symphony Orches- Delores Fortuna, Ron Hahlen, Mia Ishiguro, explore Native American identity and the one can made as much noise as he/she wants; tra Masterworks IV Concerts Chris Lemmon, Stephanie O’Shaughnessy, Joe distance between romantic images of the $5, free for members; for information, e-mail Pinder, Roberta Polfus, Larry Priske, and Monte Native American and the world of Indians [email protected] or call 319-366-7503, Cedar - February 6 and 7 Young; free; for information, contact Zaiga today; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, Thorson at [email protected] or 309-796-5469, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 10:30am Tue Dec 8. IA, BucktownArts.com, 5pm Thu Jan 21. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery, Building admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Gallery Hop!, demonstrations, Opening Reception: Multi-Portraits, 4, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, thru Fri Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, performances, works for sale, and more with manipulated digital photography by Kyle Dec 4. IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 17. local artists at a variety of different downtown Petersen, visual communication instructor at Barbara Bianchi - Joseph Madrigal - Zora Ellen Wagener: Horizon Lines, working in venues; for information, e-mail info@midcoast. Black Hawk College; for information, contact Murff, exhibit of mixed-media collage from pastel, and often in series and at large scale, org or call 563-424-1210, The District of Rock Zaiga Thorson at [email protected] or Bianchi of Fulton, sculpture from Madrigal of Wagener uses sketches, photographs and Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock 309-796-5469., Black Hawk College ArtSpace Decorah, and a photo-documentary series from her memory to create vivid evocations of Island, IL, MidCoast.org, 6pm Fri Dec 11. Gallery, Building 4, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, Murff of Cedar Rapids; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. particular weather patterns and times of day; Third Thursday Event, the galleries in BHC.edu, 4pm Wed Jan 27. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213 Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. Bucktown and stores downtown will be open Zen Coloring, a program that promotes ext. 108, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; longer than usual, and there will be a shuttle relaxation and creativity through coloring; City International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge you can take around downtown, Bucktown enjoy soothing music while you de-stress and Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru Fri Dec 11. Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, stimulate brain areas related to vision and fine Sonnenzimmer: Objects of Practice, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 24. IA, BucktownArts.com, 5pm Thu Dec 17. motor skills; free; for information, call 563- featuring the work of Nick Butcher and Cowboy Bronzes: Icons of the West, this Final Friday Winter Wonders and Wine 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Nadine Nakanishi, whose practice merges small exhibition features some of the most Walk Final Friday, monthly event featuring Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, fine art, printmaking, graphic design, sound iconic bronze works by Harry Jackson and demonstrations, activities, sales, and more; DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Mon Feb 1. art, and publishing; Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm; free; includes a rare “heroic bronze” of the Bronco for information, call 563-324-0667, Bucktown Craft Cafe, use your own creative flair to for information, contact Christopher Reno Buster, 1909, by Frederic S. Remington; Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, personalize unique crafts for you and your at 563-333-6444 or renochristopherw@sau. Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Dec 18. home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, edu, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, thru Fri Dec 18. Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, January thru March Feb 13. Sonnenzimmer: The Impossibility of FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 31. Frank Lloyd Wright: An American Zen Coloring, a program that promotes Third Thursday Event, the galleries in Language of Construction, featuring the work Architecture, exhibit will feature furniture, relaxation and creativity through coloring; Bucktown and stores downtown will be open of Nick Butcher and Nadine Nakanishi, whose textiles, decorative objects, and drawings enjoy soothing music while you de-stress and longer than usual, and there will be a shuttle practice merges fine art, printmaking, graphic dating from Wright’s early years at the turn stimulate brain areas related to vision and fine you can take around downtown, Bucktown design, sound art, and publishing; Tue.-Fri. of the 20th century to his death in 1959; motor skills; free; for information, call 563- Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; free; for information, Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern IA, BucktownArts.com, 5pm Thu Feb 18. contact Christopher Reno at 563-333-6444 or noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, March Gallery Walk, this self-guided [email protected], Catich Gallery for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jan 4. tour takes you through over 15 participating - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, Thursdays at the Figge, on Thursdays; businesses in the heart of Iowa City; food, Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, thru Fri Dec 18. FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 31. art-themed activities, discussions, tours, art, and fun for the whole family; free; for Everybody Dance!, the art exhibition 8th Annual College Invitational, exhibit of refreshments, and more; for information, call information, call 319-338-4442 or visit the features works by local and regional artists, approximately 60 works of art by students from 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd event’s Facebook page; Downtown Iowa City, photography from Ballet Quad Cites’ official 10 area colleges and universities, including St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm IA, ChaitGalleries.com, 5pm Fri Mar 4. photographer Joseph S. Maciejko, and Ashford University, Augustana College, Black Thu Jan 7 thru Mar 10. Zen Coloring, a program that promotes original ballet costumes and headwear on Hawk College, Clinton Community College, Family Day, families can view the exhibitions relaxation and creativity through coloring; loan from Ballet Quad Cities; $1 for parking; Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott “Wendy Red Star: Peelatchiwaaxpaash/ enjoy soothing music while you de-stress and for information, call 309-793-1213 ext. 108, Community College, St. Ambrose University, Medicine Crow (Raven) and the 1880 Crow stimulate brain areas related to vision and fine Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad City Western Illinois University, and University of Peach Delegation” and “Wit and Whimsy: The motor skills; free; for information, call 563- International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, IL, Iowa; artworks on display include a variety Photographs of Kenneth Josephson” and 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern QuadCityArts.com, thru Wed Dec 30. of mediums and techniques, from ink, enjoy related activities; for information, call Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, A Welcome Place: Quad City Jewish collage, stoneware clay and etching to digital 563-326-7804., Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Mon Mar 7. Heritage, the exhibit covers the history of illustration, watercolor, silkscreen, and found St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Back and Forth, mixed media paintings by the Quad City Jewish community, from when materials; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am- Sat Jan 9. Chicago-area artist Jen Evans; for information, Jewish families settled in the small prairie 9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum Craft Cafe, use your own creative flair to contact Zaiga Thorson at [email protected] or towns along the river to the contributions admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, personalize unique crafts for you and your 309-796-5469., Black Hawk College ArtSpace made today; free; for information, call 309-732- Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Gallery, Building 4, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Feb 7. Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., BHC.edu, 3:30pm Thu Mar 10. 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. Wit and Whimsy: Photographs by Kenneth Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Opening Reception for PlantBot Genetics org, thru Thu Dec 31. Josephson, the exhibit will include classic Jan 9. Presents: The Moth Project, exhibit of Lisa Mahar - Carolyn Krueger - Laura images from Josephson’s early work along with Third Thursday Event, the galleries in collaborative works by Wendy DesChene and Weinberg, mixed media by Mahar, ceramics more recent investigations of the potential of Bucktown and stores downtown will be open Jeff Schmuki, whose work combines activism, by Krueger, and acrylics by Weinberg; for the photographic image; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, longer than usual, and there will be a shuttle research, and social space to foster discussion information, e-mail [email protected] or call Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with you can take around downtown, Bucktown and generate action in the area of ecological 563-424-1210, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, MidCoast.org, thru Thu $4-7 museum admission; for information, call Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 11 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd artmuseum, Wed Mar 9 thru Wed Mar 16. St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru mixed-media works by the Clinton-based Tapestry Innovations, Augustana College Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa Sun Feb 7. artist who enjoys using popular images in his art professor Rowen Schussheim-Anderson has City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, thru Fri Nov 27. A Place Called Home: Frank Lundahl and paintings, from local news anchor Paula Sands been pushing the boundaries of traditional Dena Tollefson, exhibit of oil paintings; the Quad Cities, exhibit of works capturing the to brand-name cookies; free; for information, tapestry weaving for more than three decades; Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. life of our region through landscapes, genre call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library free; for information, contact Zaiga Thorson noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338- scenes, and still lifes; noon-4pm Wed.-Sat. - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, at [email protected] or 309-796-5469, Black 4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E when school is in session; free; for information, RockIslandLibrary.org, Tue Mar 1 thru Wed Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery, Building 4, Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries. contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana. Mar 16. 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 4pm Mon com, thru Thu Dec 10. edu or 309-793-7323, Augustana Teaching PlantBot Genetics Presents: The Moth Mar 14 thru Wed Mar 16. It’s Your Choice, the Art Center invites the Museum of Art, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Project, exhibit of collaborative works by community to vote on their favorite works of Augustana.edu/artmuseum, thru Fri Feb 12. Wendy DesChene and Jeff Schmuki, whose art from a group of 150 rarely-seen artworks Augustana Teaching Museum of Art work combines activism, research, and social Outlying Areas in the permanent collections; the top 25 to 2015-16 Exhibit, exhibit of works chosen space to foster discussion and generate action 30 selected works will be on display through by Augustana faculty, this year’s selections in the area of ecological awareness; noon- Currently on Display December 13; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. when school is in session; 9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for include works that complement the college’s Brad Krieger - Cathy Patterson, exhibit of free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Augie Reads book, James Baldwin’s “The Fire paintings and watercolors; Mon.-Fri. 10am- [email protected] or 309-793-7323, Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, Next Time,” as well as Native American pottery 6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, 3703 DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Dec 13. and textiles, masks from African cultures, information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait and a number of paintings and works on 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/ paper from the Medieval to Modern periods; noon-4pm Wed.-Sat. when school is in session; free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at [email protected] or 309-793-7323, Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, 3703 HOLIDAYS FILMS 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/ on the GIANT Screen at the Putnam! artmuseum, thru Wed Mar 16. Legacies for Iowa, the first display of art from the UIMA at the Figge Art Museum, Legacies for Iowa features some of the most important paintings in the UIMA collection; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Wed Mar 16. Living Proof Exhibit, exhibit featuring artworks by area cancer survivors, with new works on display every three months; for information, call 309-779-5000, Trinity Cancer Center, 500 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL, UnityPoint.org, thru Wed Mar 16.

Opening January thru March ArtStart, display of artwork from classes led Sing-Along Sunday by Gloria Burlingame at Rock Island Schools; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, Sat Jan 2 thru Sun Jan 31. Multi-Portraits, manipulated digital photography by Kyle Petersen, visual communication instructor at Black Hawk College; for information, contact Zaiga Thorson at [email protected] or 309-796-5469., Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery, Building 4, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, Tue Jan 19 thru Fri Feb 12. First in the Nation: How the Iowa Caucuses Have Shaped Presidential Politics Since 1972, traveling display showcasing the unique role of the Iowa Caucuses; free; for information, contact Joyce Haack at 563-333- 6247 or [email protected], St. Ambrose University Library, Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, Wed Jan 20 thru Fri Jan 29. Bishop William Allen: A Non-Violent Journey, exhibition of 20 paintings with illustrations from the children’s book “Bishop William Allen, A Non-Violent Journey”; the colorful and historical paintings take viewers on a visual journey of the life and legacy of Bishop Allen, following his journey from slavery to freedom and then onto his leadership in forming the African Methodist Episcopal Along with our holiday lms, join us for Putnam’s annual Polar Express Pajama Parties! Church; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 DECEMBER 17, 18 & 19 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, Mon Feb 1 thru Sat Feb 6. Tickets now on sale! Call or visit our website for more information and show times! Back and Forth, mixed media paintings by Chicago-area artist Jen Evans; for information, contact Zaiga Thorson at [email protected] or 309-796-5469., Black Hawk College ArtSpace 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA 52804 Gallery, Building 4, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, Mon Feb 15 thru Wed Mar 2. 563-324-1933 | putnam.org Pop Art of Greg Dickinson, exhibit of 12 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com touches on elements of the dark side of org, 6pm Tue Dec 1. wreath out of painted clothespins and colorful humanity; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am- Watercolor 101 Basics Class, with Bob ribbons; free; for information, call 309-732- VISUAL ARTS 9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for Zeidler; for information and to register, call 7369, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines EXHIBITS 563-508-4630 or e-mail bereskingallery@gmail. 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, com, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 org, 6pm Thu Dec 17. Outlying Areas DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Feb 21. E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, Single-channel 5: Dance / Rashaad Currently on Display BereskinArtGallery.com, 6pm Tue Dec 1. Newsome - Icon, a program dedicated to the Wreath Making, personalize your Rose Frantzen & Charles Morris, oil- exhibition and interpretation of important January thru March creation with provided natural adornments painting exhibit; 10am-5pm daily; for single-channel video by contemporary artists, L&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between and anything else you bring; dress warm, information, call 563-652-3405, Old City and a work combining moving bodies, jewels, postcard making, an underpainting activity, as we will go on a brief hike to admire Hall Gallery, 121 S. Olive St., Maquoketa, IA, stylish clothing, and baroque architecture; Tue.- or print your own t-shirt as your group learns earthly winter decorations the surrounding OldCityHallGallery.com, thru Wed Dec 30. Fri. 11am-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. noon-4pm, the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by area has to display; $5; for information, I Am, I Will, I’m Afraid, exhibit combining Tho. 11am-9pm; free; for information, call 515- L&D15 co-founder David Balluff; for information call 319-523-8381, Port Louisa National photography and text to explore some of 277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand and to register, call 563-484-0415, L&D15, 520 Wildlife Refuge, 9800 120th St., Wapello, IA, the insecurities, fears, and aspirations of local Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, Sat LouisaCountyConservation.org, 6pm Tue Dec youth, by Brooklyn-based artist and activist thru Sun Feb 21. Jan 2 thru Wed Mar 16. 1. Traci Molloy; for information, call 319-331-8893, Art in Roman Life, over 50 works, including Oil Painting 1 & 2, Saturdays thru Jan. 23; Figure Drawing/Painting Class, on Public Space One, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble with instructor Dave Anderson; learn to see, Thursdays; with facilitators Jason Frank and City, IA, thru Thu Dec 31. sculptures, and more; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. draw, and understand value and edges, study Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail Maize y Mas & More, the artists in this noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call color by understanding the importance of [email protected] or call 563- exhibition present the unique heritage of 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, color charts, grasp the value of composition, 508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, maize and corn in the Americas and illustrate 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, and learn how light effects color and apply 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, the crop’s journey from pre-Columbian times thru Wed Mar 16. it to a still life; $125, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery BereskinArtGallery.com, 6:15pm Thu Dec 3 to today; Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. noon- Grant Wood: In Focus, culled from the & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, thru Thu Dec 31. 4pm; for information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/ museum’s extensive collection of works, this Davenport, IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 9:30am Beadology Open Lab, on Thursdays; receive Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, single-gallery installation serves as a brief Sat Jan 2. the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced LegionArts.org, thru Sun Jan 3. overview of the artistic achievements of this Figure Drawing/Painting Class, on staff, and share techniques, get assistance, and Out of This World: Science Fiction and important American painter; Tue.-Sun. noon- Thursdays; with facilitators Jason Frank and help create the area’s beading community; on Fantasy Art, exhibit held in celebration of 4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail the third Thursday of the month, join Wendy the 40th anniversary of the sci-fi/fantasy Iowa information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids [email protected] or call 563- Ford for free soft-glass tutorials from 5:30- Convention; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon- Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, 508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 7:30pm; free; for information and to register, 8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Mar 2. 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Living with Pots: Ceramics from the Eric IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 6:15pm Thu Jan 8 Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa. 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, Dean and Tood Thelen Collection, exhibit of thru Thu Mar 10. com, 4pm Thu Dec 3 thru Thu Dec 31. thru Sun Jan 3. international works, plus pieces by Midwestern Beadology Open Lab, on Thursdays; receive Landscape 2, Thursdays thru Dec. 17; with Small Works Show, our biggest little show artists including Warren MacKenzie, Clary the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced instructor Brad Bisbey; work without fear in in its eighth year, featuring 70 local, state, and Illian, Chuck Hindes, and Ron Meyers; Tue.-Sun. staff, and share techniques, get assistance, and acrylic painting, and increase your knowledge national artists and over 100 original works; noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for help create the area’s beading community; on and technique while creating beautiful free; Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids the third Thursday of the month, join Wendy landscapes; $95, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338- Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Ford for free soft-glass tutorials from 5:30- & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, 4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Mar 16. 7:30pm; free; for information and to register, Davenport, IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 11am Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Thu Dec 3. com, thru Mon Jan 4. new takes on the important Iowa City artist; Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa. Color Pencil: Holiday Card Workshop, Chris Troutman: Divided Drawings, Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. com, 4pm Thu Jan 8 thru Thu Mar 10. artist Denise Mohr will teach students a variety painting and drawing exhibit by the Lamar 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Watercolor 102 Class, Saturdays thru Jan. of techniques and card styles that will make University professor; for information, call Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, 23; for information and to register, call 563- your holiday greetings to friends and family 309-341-5303 or e-mail ldwalker@sandburg. Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Mar 2. 508-4630 or e-mail bereskingallery@gmail. cherished, one-of-a-kind delights; $35-45; for edu, Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery - Carl The Restless Spirit: American Art from com, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., the Collection, a revolving four-gallery E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, Galesburg, IL, Sandburg.edu, thru Mon Jan 11. presentation that takes in-depth looks at BereskinArtGallery.com, 9:30am Sat Jan 9. IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Dec 5. Brave New World: Selections from recurring themes in American art; Tue.-Sun. Acrylic Painting: Capturing Nature - Oil Painting 1 & 2, Saturdays thru Dec. 19; the Hevelin Collection, these selections noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for Beginner/Intermediate, Fridays thru Feb. with instructor Dave Anderson; learn to see, from the Hevelin collection, created and information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids 19; artist Pam Ohnemus will share techniques draw, and understand value and edges, study distributed by non-professional readers of sci-fi Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, artists use to create, texture, pattern, collage color by understanding the importance of fanzines, demonstrate the importance of fan IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Mar 2. and abstract designs in this acrylic painting color charts, grasp the value of composition, involvement to drive the genre forward; Tue.- Grant Wood and Marvin Cone: Barns, class. Color theory and use of the art elements and learn how light effects color and apply Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am- Farms, and America’s Heartland, an and principles of design will also be explored; it to a still life; $125, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery 4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar exhibition of both artists’ work, focusing on $95-105; for information and to register, call & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar the images of barns, farms, and the Iowa 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd Davenport, IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 9:15am Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Sun Jan 17. landscape for which they are beloved; Tue.-Sun. St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, noon Sat Dec 5. East and Beyond: Helen Frankenthaler noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for Fri Jan 22. Free Soft-Glass Tutorial, with Wendy Ford; and Her Contemporaries, the exhibition information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Wine & Art: Valentine’s Gifts with a for information and to register, call 319-338- includes four works on paper by Frankenthaler, Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Japanese Flair, Japanese artist Anna Ito 1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, as well as 23 works on paper and ceramics by IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Mar 2. will teach you how to create a one-of-a-kind Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 5:30pm Thu American and Japanese artists who were active Valentine card and ornament using a brush Dec 10. during the 1950s to 1980s; Tue.-Fri. 11am- calligraphy technique; $20; for information Craft Cafe, free; use your own creative flair 4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge CLASSES to personalize unique crafts for you and your noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405, Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des November & December FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu Feb 11. Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., L&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between Jan 17. Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat postcard making, an underpainting activity, Ryan Bentzinger: nAMUH, a solo exhibition Dec 12. or print your own t-shirt as your group learns of works by the 25-year old Iowa City artist; Holiday Workshop: Decorating Paper the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. with Paste, with instructor Andrew Huot; MUSIC L&D15 co-founder David Balluff; for information 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, a paint and paste mixture is applied to the and to register, call 563-484-0415, L&D15, 520 CONCERTS Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, paper with brushes, then patterned with an W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, Wed Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Sun Jan 17. assortment of combs, tools, and stamps; we will Scott & Rock Island Counties Nov 25 thru Thu Dec 31. Laurel Nakadate: Strangers and Relations, make a variety of samples that can be used for Covered in Paper: Paper Case Books, Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am- books, boxes, origami, or as wrapping paper; November Tuesdays thru Dec. 15; with instructor Andrew $55-65; for information and to register, call 4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515- Hot Rods, concert with the classic rock Huot; this class will explore the use of paper 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd 277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand ‘n’ roll musicians, with a 7pm dance lesson; for making covers for hand sewn books; St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, 6:30pm doors; $10; for information, e-mail participants will go home with three handmade Sat Dec 12. thru Sun Jan 24. [email protected], Walcott Coliseum, books; $105-115; for information and to Pinterest Party: Holiday Wreath, monthly Iowa Artists 2015: Jessica Teckemeyer, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, Facebook.com/ register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, craft-making party involving ideas found on Teckemeyer’s sculpture depicts animals in pages/River-Dance-Hall/223701927795722, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum. the Pinterest social media site; make a holiday surreal, often threatening situations, and 7:30pm Fri Nov 27. Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 13 Events Holiday Happenings November and December

he Reader building is about a block-and-a-half Taway from Davenport’s German American Heritage Center. Consequently, as of December 1, we’ll be about a block-and-a-half away from undoubtedly the area’s largest-scale holiday artwork, as the center’s south facade will be turned into a Living Advent Calendar, with one new advent image (by students of Davenport’s Creative Arts Academy and Milan’s Edward’s Creative) 19th Century Christmas popping up in each of the venue’s 24 windows every - December 6 day through Christmas Eve. That’s awesome, and I can’t wait to make daily drives over there to see it. I’d walk, but, you know ... it is a block-and-a-half ... . Then again, the holiday season is kind of all about walking, isn’t it? Families are invited to visit Walnut Grove Pioneer Village during Christmas at the Village (November 29), the District of Rock Island’s wintertime Gallery Hop! (December 11), Rock Island’s 1200/1300 block on 30th Street in the College Hill Holiday Walk (December 3), the Village of East Davenport’s Christmas in the Village (December 4 and 5), and the downtown area during Christmas in LeClaire (December 4 through 6). All of these self-guided tours will boast holiday decorations, discounted merchandise, children’s activities, and likely a Jolly Old Elf sighting. If indoor walks are more your speed, several area happenings will allow you to get your exercise while viewing beautiful artworks and staying warm. On December 5, Davenport’s Figge Art Museum will house Handmade City Holiday, the fifth-annual event (co-sponsored by Crafted Quad Cities) boasting 30 vendors selling hand-crafted clothing, paper goods, jewelry, accessories, and more. The upper and lower lobbies of Black Hawk College’s Building 1 will be transformed into an International Holiday Bazaar on December 2, with proceeds from the merchandise, food, and beverage sales benefiting the school’s English as a Second Language scholarship program. Davenport’s Bucktown Center for the Arts will, on December 18, present the Winter Wonders & Wine Walk, a holiday-themed edition of the venue’s traditional “Final Friday” events featuring artist demonstrations, live music, and special sales. There are also still a few days left to stop by the Davenport RiverCenter and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the makeshift forest of Quad City Arts’ Festival of Trees (through November 29). You can walk not only through Moline’s Deere-Wiman Carriage House and Butterworth Center, but also through what feels like a time machine, during the venues’ annual 19th Century Christmas (December 6), a period-decorated holiday party featuring refreshments, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. Similarly, Rivermont Collegiate will open its doors to seasonal celebrants in the Bettendorf Mansion Centennial Celebration & Holiday Open House, inviting guests to admire the festive décor plus the hand-painted and -carved details of this 100-year-old domicile. And Rock Island’s Hauberg Civic Center Mansion will come alive with holiday cheer during the 48th-annual Winter in Bloom (December 3), an event boasting a scavenger hunt through its many rooms, musicians, the mansion’s famed poinsettia tree, and a visit from ... Cinderella. (Hey, Santa can’t be everywhere at once.) But there are some respites from all that walking. Davenport’s Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host the Believe Women’s Christmas Event (December 5), featuring holiday- themed dance, music, stage performance, dinner, and dessert. The German American Heritage Center presentation Treats & Traditions (December 15) will enable you to learn about German Christmas traditions and enjoy German yummies. If you’re a star-gazer by nature, you won’t want to miss the annual Season of Light Planetarium Show (December 12 through 18) at Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium – a multimedia presentation that employs the sky projector, astronomical images, music, and narration to explain how holiday traditions are connected to the sky. More lights – many, many, many lights – will also be on display at Davenport’s Adler Theatre in the touring stage production Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas (December 18). Oh yes. And let’s not forget about the Project of the Quad Cities’ mouth-watering event Project Chocolate (November 30) at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island, nor the fifth- annual Cookie Walk (December 12) at Davenport’s New Hope Presbyterian Church. Sure, they don’t have “Christmas,” “Winter,” or “Season” in their titles, but if you’re not thinking at least a little bit about chocolate and cookies during the holidays, your thinking’s all wrong. For more on holiday-themed area events, visit the “Other Events” section of the events calendar on page 28. – Mike Schulz 14 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Scott Tunnicliff and special guests; $13 at the [email protected], First Congregational 10:45am Tue Dec 8. door; for information and to reserve, e-mail MUSIC Church - Moline, 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL, Sara Gazarek, recital with the jazz vocalist, [email protected] or call Mike Romkey CONCERTS BHC.edu, 7:30pm Thu Dec 3. faculty member at the University of Southern at 563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Branson on the Road: Christmas Style, California, and Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; for Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, BucktownRevue. Scott & Rock Island Counties country music and comedy with the popular information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796- com, 7pm Fri Dec 18. November touring production; noon-12:45pm plated 5478 or [email protected], Trinity Lutheran Danielle Nicole, concert with the 2014 Blues lunch, 1pm show - $44.41; 7pm show - $50.16; Church - Moline, 1330 13th St, Moline, IL, BHC. Music Award winner, with an opening set by The Purple Xperience Live in Concert, for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 edu, 11am Thu Dec 10. Dan Tedesco; $10 (+fees $1.50 in adv / $2 DOS); concert with the Minneapolis-based Prince ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd An Ambrosian Christmas, Christmas for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, & the Revolution tribute band led by Matt Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Thu Dec 3. concert featuring all of the St. Ambrose The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, Fink (a/k/a Doctor Fink), a member of Prince Joe Goodkin’s “Odyssey”, Goodkin University Music Department Ensembles; free; IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Sat Dec 19. & the Revolution from 1978 to 1991; $20-25; performs a 30-minute one-man musical for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333- Third Sunday Jazz, Polyrhythms presents for tickets and information, call 563-508-2893, interpretation of Homer’s “Odyssey”; free; for 6001 or [email protected], Galvin a 3pm, jazz workshop ($5 adults, free for Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA, information, contact Kirsten Day at kirstenday@ Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, kids) and a 6pm concert ($10-15); for tickets LegendaryColBallroom.com, 9pm Fri Nov 27. augustana.edu, Wallenberg Hall - Augustana IA, SAU.edu, 7:30pm Fri Dec 11. and information, call 309 373-0790 or visit Stayin’ Alive: A Tribute to the Bee Gees, College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Chordbusters Holiday Show, seasonal Polyrhythms.org, The Redstone Room, 129 concert with the touring pop and disco Augustana.edu/arts, 7:30pm Thu Dec 3. concert with the local barbershop chorus, Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience. performers; $25; for information, call 800- The Way Down Wanderers, five-piece roots/ sponsored by Churches United of the Quad org, 3pm Sun Dec 20. 843-4753, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Americana band in concert, with an opening Cities; for information, call 309-788-2030, Winter Solstice featuring Dixon’s Violin, Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf, IA, QCWCC. set by Miles Over Mountains; $7.00 (+$1.50 Heritage Church - Rock Island, 4801 44th St, celebrate the winter solstice with music, com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 28. adv / $2 DOS); for tickets and information, call Rock Island, IL, HeritageQC.com, 7pm Fri Dec meditation, art, and workshops; $20; for Family Groove Company, concert with the 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main 11. tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The funk/jazz musicians, with an opening set by St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, Denial 3, the Prophecy Tour: A Tribute to Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, Frank F. Sydney’s Western Bandit Volunteers; 7:30pm Thu Dec 3. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, concert with the RiverMusicExperience.org, 6:30pm Tue Dec 22. $10 adv / $12 dos (+fees $1.50adv/$2dos); for Harpists’ Delight, local harpists will touring progressive-rock performers; $25; for Remember the King, musical tribute to Elvis tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The provide music to get everyone in the holiday information, call 800-843-4753, Quad-Cities Presley; for tickets and information, call309- Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, spirit; free; for information, call 309-524-2440, Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., 786-7733 ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Sat Nov 28. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, Bettendorf, IA, QCWCC.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 11. 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Thu The Brat Pack, concert with the almost- MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Dec 4. Sara Gazarek, concert with the jazz Dec 31. totally-80s pop musicians; for information, Lessons and Carols, University Chorale and musicians and Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; The Tailfins, RSVP by December 27 for call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Chamber Singers perform in the Lessons and refreshments following; free; for information, New Year’s Eve concert with the classic rock Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 9pm Sat Nov 28. Carols tradition; free; for information, contact call 309-743-2701, Butterworth Center, 1105 ‘n’ roll musicians, with a 7pm dance lesson; RiverBend Bronze Annual Holiday Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001 or buesing- 8th Street, Moline, IL, ButterworthCenter.com, 7pm buffet-style dinner, live music and Concert, an evening of holiday music [email protected], Christ the King Chapel 3pm Fri Dec 11. dancing from 8:30pm to 12:30am; 6:30pm performed by the area handbell ensemble; - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and doors; $30, or $10 dance-only; for information, for information, call 563-332-4648, Our Savior Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 7pm Fri Dec 4. his 13 piece big band will be playing all your call 563-349-1805 or e-mail riverdancehall@ Lutheran Church, 3775 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, Christmas at Augustana, at 2 & 7:30pm; 300 favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits gmail.com, Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, IA, OurSaviorBett.org, 4pm Sun Nov 29. student musicians perform holiday music in the from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Walcott, IA, Facebook.com/pages/River-Dance- Winter Zither Concert, annual holiday Augustana Brass Ensemble, Ascension Ringers, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, Hall/223701927795722, 7pm Thu Dec 31. event with the Davenport Zither Ensemble, co- Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Augustana 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, The Travoltas, New Year’s Eve concert presented by the German American Heritage Choir, Cantilena Augustana, Jenny Lind Vocal call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa with the pop and disco performers; $20; for Center; $5 suggested donation; for information, Ensemble, and Wennerberg Men’s Chorus; $10- ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, information, call 800-843-4753, Quad-Cities call 563-322-8844, St. Mark Evangelical 20; for tickets and information, call 309-794- TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri Dec 11. Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, 7306, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 A Christmas Messiah, annual presentation Bettendorf, IA, QCWCC.com, 8:30pm Thu Dec IA, GAHC.org, 2pm Sun Nov 29. 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/tickets, of Handel’s holiday masterpiece, with this year’s 31. Black Hawk College Student Vocal Recital, Sat Dec 5. soloists Jamie Rose Guarrine, soprano, Amanda voice students will present a variety of songs Quad City Symphony Orchestra Crider, mezzo soprano, Tyler Nelson, tenor, and from the Renaissance through the early 20th Masterworks III: Winter Fun - Mozart and Corey Crider, baritone; Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; January Century; for information, call 309-796-5478 or More!, a potpourri of classic favorites including for information and tickets, call 309-794-7306, Man in Black: The Music of Johnny Cash, e-mail Jon Palomaki at [email protected], Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite,” Mozart’s “Piano Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th concert tribute to the King with impersonator Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Concerto #21” with St. Ambrose professor Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/tickets, Sat Robert Shaw; $20-25; for tickets and Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 7:30pm Mon Nov 30. Marian Lee, and a set of “Sleigh Ride”s; $6-62; Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa ‘21 for tickets and information, call 563-322-7276, Quad City Wind Ensemble Holiday Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Concert, conducted by Brian L. Hughes; Circa21.com, 7pm Sat Jan 2. QCSO.org, 8pm Sat Dec 5. $8-12, free for students thru 12th grade; for December The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and Black Hawk College Community String information, e-mail info@qcwindensemble. Black Hawk College Community Band his 13 piece big band will be playing all your Orchestra Concert, Roxanne Croegaert directs org, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Concert, in the Building 4 Hawk’s Nest; Sean favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits the chamber string ensemble in nostalgic Davenport, IA, QCWindEnsemble.org, 3pm Sun Talbot directs the BHC Community Band in from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, pieces from the past; for information, contact Dec 13. classic concert band repertoire and some Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, Croegaert at 309-787-4025, Trinity Lutheran Lessons & Carols, at 4 & 8pm; the holiday favorites; for information, call 309-796- 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, Church - Moline, 1330 13th St, Moline, IL, BHC. Augustana Chamber Singers and Campus 5051, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa edu, 3pm Sun Dec 6. Ministries present the story of Christ’s birth in 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 7:30pm ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Quad City Symphony Orchestra readings and song; free; for information, call Tue Dec 1. TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri Jan 8. Masterworks III: Winter Fun - Mozart and 309-794-7306, Ascension Chapel, Augustana The Piano Guys, pop and classical music Civil War Melodies, with music by Dan More!, a potpourri of classic favorites including College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, with Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Haughey; free; for information, call 309-524- Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite,” Mozart’s “Piano Augustana.edu/tickets, Thu Dec 17. Anderson, and Al van der Bee; $35-95; for 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Concerto #21” with St. Ambrose professor Frank Sinatra Jr.: Sinatra Sings Sinatra, tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Jan 15. Marian Lee, and a set of “Sleigh Ride”s; $6-38; multi-media experience in which Frank Sinatra E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, Third Sunday Jazz, Polyrhythms presents for tickets and information, call 563-322-7276, Jr. delivers first-hand recollections of life 7:30pm Tue Dec 1. a 3pm, jazz workshop ($5 adults, free for Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th on- and off-stage with his iconic father, in a Voice Seminar, free; for information, contact kids) and a 6pm concert ($10-15); for tickets Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Dec 6. Broadway at the Adler presentation; for tickets, Lauren Reid at 309-794-7323 or laurenreid@ and information, call 309 373-0790 or visit Suzy Bogguss: Swingin’ Little Christmas, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., augustana.edu, Denkmann Memorial Hall - Polyrhythms.org, The Redstone Room, 129 holiday concert with the country singer/ Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Thu Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience. songwriter; $30 adv/$35 DOS (+$2.50 Dec 17. IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 10:45am Tue Dec 1. org, 3pm Sun Jan 17. adv/+$3.00 dos); for tickets and information, Nova Singers: A Nova Christmas, the String Ensemble Concert, concert of Bucktown Revue, a celebration of call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 professional vocal ensemble performs familiar orchestral string music by Mendelssohn, Boyce Mississippi River Valley culture through music, Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience. carols in traditional arrangements, and a few and Correlli; free; for information, contact Terri storytelling, poetry and humor; with emcee org, 7:30pm Sun Dec 6. new ones, under the direction of Laura Lane; Flynn at 563-333-6001 or buesing-flynnterrik@ Scott Tunnicliff and special guests; $13 at the Flute and Clarinet Choir Concert, for $15-18, students free; for information, call 309- sau.edu, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines door; for information and to reserve, e-mail information, call 309-794-7306, Wallenberg 341-7038 or e-mail [email protected], St. Paul St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 7:30pm Wed Dec 2. [email protected] or call Mike Romkey Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Lutheran Church - Davenport, 2136 Brady St., Black Hawk College Holiday Choral at 563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Tue Dec 8. Davenport, IA, NovaSingers.com, 7:30pm Fri Concert, three choral ensembles join forces to Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, BucktownRevue. Student Recital, free; for information, Dec 18. present a joint concert of holiday standards and com, 7pm Fri Jan 15. contact Lauren Reid at 309-794-7323 or Bucktown Revue, a celebration of new music; several soloists and instrumentalists High School Honor Band Festival, the [email protected], Denkmann Mississippi River Valley culture through music, will also join the festivities; for information, festival will begin with afternoon workshops Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 storytelling, poetry and humor; with emcee Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 15 and rehearsals, and then there will be a concert for information, e-mail RandallHall@augustana. Augustana Four Choirs Concert, for with performances by the festival bands; edu, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial Hall, free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 309-794-7323 or [email protected], 8pm Wed Jan 27. Augustana.edu/arts, 4pm Sat Feb 6. Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 Casual Classics Concert: Craig Hultgren, Quad City Symphony Orchestra 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Holtgren plays contemporary cello music; free; Masterworks IV: Song and Dance, featuring 6:30pm Mon Jan 18. for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333- violinist Livia Sohn, and performances of Grieg’s Faculty Recital, bassoonist Sue Bawden, 6001 or [email protected], Galvin “Holberg Suite Video,” Barber’s “Violin Concerto,” part-time instructor of music, will perform; Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7”; for tickets free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at IA, SAU.edu, 5pm Fri Jan 29. and information, call 563-322-7276, Adler 309-794-7323 or [email protected], EGi, progressive funk musicians in Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College, concert, with an opening set by Dead Larry; 8pm Sat Feb 6. 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/ $7 (+$1.50 in advance / $2 dos); for tickets Student Recital: Brian Hinkley, free; for arts, 8pm Tue Jan 19. and information, call 563-326-1333, The information, contact Lauren Reid at 309-794- Faculty/Student Recital: Kali Yuga, free; for Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, 7323 or [email protected], Denkmann information, contact Lauren Reid at 309-794- RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Jan 29. Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 7th 7323 or [email protected], Denkmann Deja Vu Rendezvous featuring Ron Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 7th Dewitte & Lynne Rothrock, concert with the Sat Feb 6. Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm married duo of blues guitarist Dewitte and Quad City Symphony Orchestra Wed Jan 20. chanteuse Rothrock; $7 (+ fees $1.50 adv / $2 Masterworks IV: Song and Dance, featuring David G. Smith, original folk songs in the dos); for tickets and information, call 563- violinist Livia Sohn, and performances of Grieg’s Brown Bag Lunch series; free; for information, 326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, “Holberg Suite Video,” Barber’s “Violin Concerto,” call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7”; for tickets 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Sat Jan 30. and information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial BettendorfLibrtary.com, noon Fri Jan 22. Flute Recital, student recital with Marisa Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Faculty Recital, voice recital with Michelle Hollems; free; for information, contact Lauren Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Feb 7. Crouch, adjunct assistant professor of music, Jason Aldean @ i wireless Center Reid at 309-794-7323 or laurenreid@augustana. Student Recital, free; for information, contact in the Ensemble Room; free; for information, - January 14 edu, Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana Lauren Reid at 309-794-7323 or laurenreid@ contact Lauren Reid at 309-794-7323 or Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Sun Jan 24. College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, augustana.edu, Denkmann Memorial Hall - [email protected], Bergendoff Hall of WVIK/QCSO Signature Series III: Horn Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Sat Jan 30. Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Fine Arts - Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Trios, concert with Marc Zyla on horn, Naha Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Tue Feb 9. Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Fri Greenholtz on violin, and Marian Lee on piano; Augustana Jazz Combo Concert, for Jan 22. for tickets and information, call 563-322-7276, February information, call 309-794-7306, Larson Hall - Percussion Ensemble Concert, for Augustana College, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Student Recital, free; for information, information, call 309-794-7306, Bergendoff Hall Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, Augustana. Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Jan contact Lauren Reid at 309-794-7323 or of Fine Arts - Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., edu/arts, 8pm Wed Feb 10. 24. [email protected], Denkmann Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Sat Davina & the Vagabonds, jazz, blues, Augustana Voice Faculty Recital, free; for Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 Jan 23. and roots musicians in concert, with an information, contact Lauren Reid at 309-794- 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Guest Artist Recital, with vocalist Seth opening set by the Appleseed Collective; 7323 or [email protected], Ascension 10:45am Tue Feb 2. Keeton; free; for information, contact Lauren $12 adv / $15 dos (+$1.75 in adv/$2 dos); for Chapel, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert, for Reid at 309-794-7323 or laurenreid@augustana. information and tickets,. call 563-326-1333, The Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Tue Jan 26. information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial Hall, edu, Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, Skewed and Such, guest-artist recital with Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Feb 12. the percussion and electronic music duo; free; IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Fri Feb 5.

Christmas At Augustana A Christmas Messiah New performance schedule! Saturday, December 12, 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m. (limited tickets Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m. available!) and 7:30 p.m. Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Avenue Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Avenue Tickets: $20 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, Tickets: $20 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $10 for students and children $10 for students and children Christmas at Augustana CD: $16, delivered to A limited number of free tickets are available for your door! junior high and high school students, thanks to generous support from the Meredith Foundation.

Tickets and Christmas at Augustana CDs may be purchased at augustana.edu/tickets. 16 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, MUSIC 8pm Sat Nov 28. CONCERTS Eugene Gaub & Nancy McFarland, concert with the piano and violin duo; $15; for tickets Scott & Rock Island Counties and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen February Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, Folk Songs & Sing-Alongs with Chris FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Mon Nov 30. Dunn, free; for information, call 309-524-2470, The Gibson Brothers, concert with the Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, award-winning bluegrass musicians; $17-21; MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Feb 12. for tickets and information, call 319-364-1580, The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, his 13 piece big band will be playing all your IA, LegionArts.org, 7pm Wed Dec 2. favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits UI Symphony Orchestra & Choirs, featuring from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charpentier’s “Te Deum,” Part’s “Te Deum,” and Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, Dvorak’s “To Deum”; conducted by Timothy 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, Stalter; for information, call 319-335-1160, Iowa call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa Memorial Union Main Lounge - University of ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Iowa, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA, Hancher. TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri Feb 12. UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Wed Dec 2. Augustana Concert Band Concert, for Ragtime the Musical @ Adler Theatre - February 17 Christmas at Heritage Center: Journey to information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial Hall, Bethlehem, a dynamic concert presentation Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, featuring the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 2pm Sat Feb 13. free; for information, call 309-743-2701, Greenmore, Irish music with Joe Nobiling Wind Ensemble, live narration, and more; for Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, and Rob Dahms; free; for information, call 309- tickets and information, call 563-585-7469, for information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial ButterworthCenter.com, 3pm Fri Feb 26. 524-2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., John and Alice Butler Hall, University of Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Nicholas David, concert with the Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Mar 11. Dubuque Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St., Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Sat Feb 13. alternative-soul singer/songwriter and 2012 The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm Nova Singers: A World Beloved -- A performer on TV’s “The Voice”; $15 adv / his 13 piece big band will be playing all your Fri Dec 4. Bluegrass Mass, the professional vocal $18 DOS (+$1.75 in adv / $2 dos); for tickets favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits Christmas with the Celts, an uplifting and ensemble and guest artists Monroe Crossing and information, call 563-326-1333, The from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, spirited holiday musical celebration staring the perform traditional choral music with folk and Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, world renowned Irish music group The Celts, bluegrass styles, under the direction of Laura RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Sat Feb 27. 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, Irish dancers, theatrics, a children’s choir, and Lane; $15-18, students free; for information, Winter Bands Concert, concert featuring call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa spontaneous Irish humor; $15-38; for tickets call 309-341-7038 or e-mail [email protected], St. the St. Ambrose University Symphonic Band ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport, 2136 Brady and the Jazz Ensemble; free; for information, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri Mar 11. Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, St., Davenport, IA, NovaSingers.com, 4pm Sun contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001 or buesing- Augustana Choir Home Concert, the choir Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, Feb 14. [email protected], Galvin Fine Arts Center, returns home from California to share the music FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 4. Melanie Devaney, the Americana singer/ 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, they created while on their annual performance JACK Quartet, with soprano Caroline songwriter performs in the Brown Bag Lunch 7:30pm Sat Feb 27. tour; free; for information, contact Lauren Reid Shaw; performing works of UI composers; series; free; for information, call 563-344-4187, Quad City Wind Ensemble Winter Concert, at 309-794-7323 or [email protected]; for information, call 319-335-1160, Riverside Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning conducted by Brian L. Hughes; $8-12, free for St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport, 2136 Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. students thru 12th grade; for information, Brady St., Davenport, IA, NovaSingers.com, 8pm Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Fri Dec 4. com, noon Fri Feb 19. e-mail [email protected], Galvin Fine Fri Mar 11. An Irish Christmas, holiday music and Bucktown Revue, a celebration of Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, Augustana Symphonic Band Home Tour dance with the touring Celtic performers; Mississippi River Valley culture through music, QCWindEnsemble.org, 3pm Sun Feb 28. Concert, for tickets and information, call 563- $34-49; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria storytelling, poetry and humor; with emcee 322-7276, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, Scott Tunnicliff and special guests; $13 at the March 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO.org, 8pm PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Fri Dec 4. Sat Mar 12. Dickie, concert with veteran tunesmith door; for information and to reserve, e-mail SAU Winter Choir Concert, performed by The Don’t Be Brothers, Irish pub band Dick Prall and violinist Kristina Priceman; [email protected] or call Mike Romkey the St. Ambrose University Chorale, Chamber in a St. Patrick’s Day concert; for tickets and for information, call 563-263-3176, River’s at 563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Singers, Bee Sharp and STAMVOJA vocal information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Edge Gallery, 216 W 3rd St, Muscatine, IA, Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, BucktownRevue. ensembles; free; for information, contact Terri Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RiversEdgeArt.com, Sat Dec 5. com, 7pm Fri Feb 19. Flynn at 563-333-6001 or buesing-flynnterrik@ Circa21.com, Tue Mar 15. JACK Quartet, with soprano Caroline Shaw; Third Sunday Jazz: Miguel Zenon, concert sau.edu; Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose St. Patrick’s Day Flute Concert, for performing Shaw’s “Ritornello 2 sq. 2” and “By with the Grammy-nominated saxophonist in University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU. information, call 309-794-7306, Wallenberg the By,” Zorn’s “Remedy of Fortune,” and Sharp’s a Quad City Arts Visiting Artists presentation, edu, 7:30pm Thu Mar 4. Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock “Tranzience”; for information, call 319-335- held in collaboration with Ployrhythms Third Quad City Symphony Orchestra Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Wed Mar 1160, Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Sunday Jazz series; for information, call 309- Masterworks IV: Song and Dance, three local 793-1213, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. 15. Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Sat stars bring life to a world premiere “Dream Dec 5. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, QuadCityArts.com, Variations for Bassoon,” Brahms’ “Variations 6pm Sun Feb 21. Taylor Mac: A 24-Decade History of on a Theme of Haydn,” and Elgar’s “Enigma Popular Music 1846–1856: Whitman vs. Youth Choir, Prelude Strings, and Youth Variations” ; for tickets and information, call Outlying Areas String Ensemble Concert, for tickets and Foster, a subjective history of the past 240 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., years since America’s founding, told through information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 8pm Sat Mar 5. November & December Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, the music of the times and a showdown Quad City Symphony Orchestra Irish Christmas in America, Irish musicians, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Feb 21. between Walt Whitman and Stephen Foster, in Masterworks IV: Song and Dance, three local singers and dancers in a performance rich Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Youth a Hancher Auditorium presentation; $10-30; for stars bring life to a world premiere “Dream in history, humor, and energy; $30-35; Symphony Orchestra Concert, for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160, The University Variations for Bassoon,” Brahms’ “Variations for information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/ information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, of Iowa’s E. C. Mabie Theatre, 200 N. Riverside on a Theme of Haydn,” and Elgar’s “Enigma Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, Dr., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Variations” ; for tickets and information, call LegionArts.org, 8pm Fri Nov 27. IL, QCSO.org, 5pm Sun Feb 21. Sat Dec 5. 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, Augustana The Maggie Mae Holiday Show, seasonal Symphony Day, the Youth Symphony Center for New Music Concert, featuring College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO. concert with the country singer and Nashville- Orchestra will perform educational concerts music by guest composer Caroline Shaw; org, 2pm Sun Mar 6. based recording artist; $13-22; for tickets and at 9:15am, 11am, and 1pm, for nearly 6,000 for information, call 319-335-1160, Riverside An Evening with Christian Howes, concert information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine fourth and fifth graders from southeast Iowa Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, with the jazz musician and violinist; $15-20; for Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, and northwest Illinois; for information, call 563- Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Sun Dec 6. tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm Sat Nov 28. 322-7276, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, UI Chamber Orchestra & All-University Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, The Pines, folk and roots concert with the 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO.org, 9:15am String Orchestra, for information, call 319- RiverMusicExperience.org, 7pm Wed Mar 9. Iowa-born, Minneapolis-based musicians; $16- Tue Feb 23. 335-1160, Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside An Evening with Albert Cummings, 19; for tickets and information, call 319-364- Longfellow Family Night Concert, for Dr., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 3pm Sun concert with the blues musician in support 1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar information, call 563-322-7276, Longfellow Dec 6. of his newest recording “Someone Like You”; Rapids, IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Sat Nov 28. Liberal Arts School, 4198 7th Ave., Rock Island, UI University Band/Concert Band, $15 adv / $17 dos (+$1.75 in adv / $2 dos); for Tony Orlando’s Christmas Show, holiday IL, QCSO.org, Thu Feb 25. conducted by Scott Corley, Carl Rowles, and tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The concert with one of America’s most endearing Miguel Zenón, concert with the Grammy- Karl Kastens; for information, call 319-335-1160, Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, and enduring stars; $28-48; for tickets and nominated saxophone player and Quad City Iowa Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Thu Mar 10. information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Arts Visiting Artist; refreshments following; City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Mon Dec Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 17 7. The Fez, pop, rock, and soul with the Steely artist and 10-time Grammy Award winner, in Rachmaninoff, and Ravel; $9-28; for tickets, UI Chamber Music Recital, conducted by Dan tribute musicians; $12-15; for tickets and a Hancher Auditorium presentation; $10-45; call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Joe Cernuto, Scott Corley, Carl Rowles, and Joe information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, for information, call 319-335-1160, Riverside Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Scheivert; for information, call 319-335-1160, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert. Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, 8pm Sat Feb 13. Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa org, 8pm Sat Dec 19. Riverside, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Fri The Guess Who, concert with the chart- City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Tue Dec 8. The Neverly Brothers, tribute concert of Feb 12. topping pop musicians of “American Woman” Lee Greenwood Christmas Concert, favorite hits ranging from 1950s American David Brooks & the Piano Man Xperience, fame; $30-55; for tickets and information, holiday concert with the chart-topping country Rockabilly to the 1964 British-invasion tribute concert to piano greats such as Elton call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event musician; $30; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, groups; $25-30; for tickets and information, John, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Liberace, Jerry Lee Lewis; $13-25; for tickets RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Sat Feb Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Thu Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, and information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward 13. Dec 10. OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm Thu Dec 31. Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, Center for New Music Concert, featuring UI Steel Band II, for information, call 319- OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm Sat Feb 13. music by guest composer Dan Welcher; for 335-1160, 150 Music West, 150 N. Riverside Dr., Nova Singers: A World Beloved – A information, call 319-335-1160, Riverside Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 6:30pm Thu January Bluegrass Mass, the professional vocal Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Dec 10. ensemble and guest artists Monroe Crossing Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Sun Feb 14. Talk + Music: The Songs of Downton The Celtic Tenors, concert of classics and perform traditional choral music with folk and Gaelic Storm, concert with the Celtic-rock Abbey, join Michael Lasser, music historian contemporary works with the internationally bluegrass styles, under the direction of Laura and world musicians; $35; for tickets and and host of National Public Radio’s “Fascinatin’ touring singers; for tickets and information, Lane; $15-18, students free; for information, call information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, Rhythm,” with jazz vocalist Max Wellman and call 563-585-7469, John and Alice Butler 309-341-7038 or e-mail [email protected], Knox 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert. Katy Merriman of the Repertory Theatre of Iowa Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage Center, College’s Kresge Recital Hall, 2 East South St., org, 7pm Sun Feb 14. for songs, stories, and a bit of history that bring 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/ Knox College, Galesburg, IL, NovaSingers.com, UI Symphony Orchestra, featuring Brahams’ the world of “Downton Abbey” alive through heritagecenter, 7:30pm Fri Dec 11. 7:30pm Sat Feb 13. “Symphony No. 1 in C minor” and Ravel’s “Piano the music of the day; for information, call 515- The Ellis Marsalis Quartet, concert with Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Romance, an Concerto in G major”; conducted by William 277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand New Orleans’ premier modern jazz pianist evening of romantic classics with favorite torch LaRue Jones; for information, call 319-335-1160, Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, and his ensemble, in a Hancher Auditorium songs sung by guest artist Marisa Buchheit, Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge - University 6:30pm Thu Jan 7. presentation; $10-37; for information, call Miss Illinois 2014; the concert features the of Iowa, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA, Ana Gasteyer & Her Jazz Quintet, jazz 319-335-1160, Englert Theatre, 221 East romantic music of Rossini, de Sarasate, standards and humor with the star of “Saturday Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa. Night Live” and Broadway’s “Wicked” and her edu, 7:30pm Fri Dec 11. ensemble; for tickets and information, call 563- UI Semi-annual Last Chance Percussion 585-7469, John and Alice Butler Hall, University Concert, for information, call 319-335-1160, of Dubuque Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St., Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 6:30pm Fri Dec Sat Jan 9. 11. American English, concert with the Christmas with the Quad City Singers, internationally touring Beatles tribute band; local vocal ensemble performs arrangements $28-38; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria of “Jingle Bells,” “Up on the Housetop,” and Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, other festive favorites under the direction of PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Fri Jan 15. Lori Potts; 6pm cocktail hour, 7pm dinner and Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock ‘n’ Roll Remember concert; $45; for information and to reserve, Tribute Show, tribute concert with the touring call 309-781-7266, Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 Elvis impersonator Hall; $13-25; for tickets and US Highway 6, Colona, IL, QuadCitySingers.org, information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine 7pm Fri Dec 11 thru Sat Dec 12. Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, Laptop Orchestra, new works by UI OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm Sat Jan 16. students under the direction of Christopher RATT, multi-platinum-selling heavy- Jette; for information, call 319-335-1160, metal musicians in their “2016 Re-Invasion Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa Tour”; $25-45; for tickets and information, City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Sat Dec call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event 12. Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, Sara Gazarek, with the jazz vocalist, RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Sat Jan faculty member at the University of Southern 23. California, and Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Fairy Tales donations encouraged; for information, call & Scary Tails Family Concert, an afternoon 309-793-1213, Central Performing Arts Center, of musical ghost stories and fairy tales told by 519 E. 11th St., DeWitt, IA, QuadCityArts.com, some of the world’s greatest composers, along 7pm Sat Dec 12. with a celebrity narrator; children of all ages Sonny Knight & the Lakers, R&B and soul are encouraged to wear their favorite costume musicians in concert; $15; for tickets and for the on-stage costume parade and contest; information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, $9-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert. Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, org, 8pm Sat Dec 12. PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 3pm Sun Jan 24. Under the Streetlamp, holiday songs VoicePlay, music, humor, and unpredictable and classic hits from the American radio stage antics with the performers famed from songbook with the group showcasing leading season 4 of NBC’s “The Sing-Off”; for tickets and cast members of the Tony Award-winning information, call 563-585-7469, John and Alice musical “Jersey Boys”; $15-45; for tickets and Butler Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Center, 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq. Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm Fri Jan 29. Riverside, IA, RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, Vocalosity, Deke Sharon presents an 8pm Sat Dec 12. evening of a cappella renditions of everything Euforquestra Home for the Holidays, from Gregorian chant to contemporary Top holiday concert with the funk musicians, 40 hits; $10-35; for tickets and information, performing with guests Tallgrass and Jack call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Lion; $15-20; for tickets and information, Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.org, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East 7:30pm Sat Jan 30. Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm Fri Dec 18. Nova Singers: A Nova Christmas, the February professional vocal ensemble performs familiar carols in traditional arrangements, and a few Paul Jones: Alter at the Heart, concert in new ones, under the direction of Laura Lane; the Chamber Spotlight Series; $15; for tickets $15-18, students free; for information, call and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen 309-341-7038 or e-mail [email protected], First Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Lutheran Church - Galesburg, 364 E. Water St., Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, Galesburg, IL, NovaSingers.com, 7:30pm Sat FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Tue Feb 9. Dec 19. Bobby McFerrin, concert with the pop 18 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com St., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Mon Mar 7. MUSIC Alpin Hong’s Chasing Chopin, theatrical Theatre CONCERTS concert event telling of the life of the piano virtuoso/storyteller; for tickets and information, Musicals and Dance Outlying Areas call 563-585-7469, John and Alice Butler November through March February Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/ Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Wed Feb 17. heritagecenter, 7:30pm Wed Mar 9. ou know Dasher and Dancer. And Prancer and Orchestra Invitational, for information, Queen Machine, tribute artists perform Vixen. And Comet and Cupid and Donner call 319-335-1160, Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N “We are the Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” Y “Somebody to Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and Blitzen. But do you recall The Most Famous Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7pm Fri Feb 19. and many other hits; $15-33; for tickets and Reindeer of All? Probably not. Director Andrea UI Iowa Honor Band Festival, conducted information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Moore’s holiday-themed family comedy will be by Richard Mark Heidel, with Courtney Jones Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, making its area debut at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 on trumpet; for information, call 319-335-1160, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Fri Mar 11. Dinner Playhouse on November 27 (running Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge - University of Iowa, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA, Switchback, Celtic roots and soul with through December 27), and it’s just one of the Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7pm Sat Feb 20. musicians Brian FitzGerald and Martin musical and dance titles designed to engage local Mainstreet Souvenirs featuring Pianist McCormack; $15-25; for tickets and theatre audiences this winter with a delightful Ballet Quad Cities’ The Scott Kirby, concert of works of Americana information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum including Scott Joplin, Stephen Foster and Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, blend of the familiar and the brand-spanking-new. Nutcracker - December 12 & 13 John Philip Sousa, and continuing up to the TheOrpheum.org, 7:30pm Fri Mar 11. For instance, you and your family may be well- present; $20; for tickets and information, call Celtic Woman: The Destiny Tour, concert acquainted with the beloved holiday film A Christmas Story. But in Moline, when Quad 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for with the chart-topping quartet of Irish chanteuses; $42-108; for tickets, call 800-745- City Music Guild takes on this cherished, 1940s-set classic, director Bob Williams’ A the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm 3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Christmas Story: The Musical (December 3 through 6) will bring the tale of Ralphie, Tue Feb 23. Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Randy, and a box marked “Fra-GEE-lay” to life through a Tony-nominated score and an Wellington International Ukulele Mar 12. adaptation that earned the show a Best Musical nod. Similarly, you and your young uns Orchestra, New Zealand musicians in an The Infamous Stringdusters, acoustic evening of Kiwi humor, disarmingly small bluegrass quintet in concert, with an opening may love the Will Ferrell screen comedy Elf. But you’ve perhaps never seen it performed instruments, and sublime musicality; $15-33; set by Nicki Blum on her “Ladies & Gentlemen with accompanying song and dance, as you will when Rock Island’s Center for Living for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Tour”; $25; for information, call 319-335-1160, Arts treats holiday crowds to Elf: The Musical (December 4 through 12), which will be Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7pm Sun Mar 13. performed over successive weekends by two sets of student-actor casts. Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Thu Feb As it is again this year, the winter season for the talents of Ballet Quad Cities is 25. CALLS FOR ENTRY traditionally bookended by December productions of Tchaikovsky’s holiday perennial Aeolus Quartet, performing Haydn’s “String WQPT Seeking Music Videos, seeking Quartet Op. 71, No. 2,” Ranjbaran’s “String The Nutcracker and the February dance vignettes of Love Stories. But as is also music-video submissions from area musicians Quartet,” and Beethoven’s “String Quartet No. traditional, those Love Stories performances at Moline’s Scottish Rite Cathedral for use in the music segment of “The Cities” 13, Op. 130”; for information, call 319-335-1160, with Jim Mertens; videos should be shot in high (February 12 and 13) will boast new choreography, new music, and new dancers for Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa definition (HD) and use an independent audio City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Sat Feb Love Stories veterans to fall in love with. And Davenport’s Adler Theatre performances of mix; WQPT reserves the right to reject songs 27. The Nutcracker (December 12 and 13) will not only boast company dancers in different that contain inappropriate language or images; roles, but live accompaniment by Orchestra Iowa and, for the very first time, musical March music videos may be dropped off at the WQPT contributions by the young talents of the Quad City Symphony’s Children’s Choir. offices at 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265, or Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, concert with contact us for information on how to upload A couple months after The Nutcracker closes, the Adler will segue from Tchaikovsky the Michigan-based roots and Americana your materials at 309-764-2400 and ask for to the Tony-winning team of Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, and Terrence McNally with ensemble; for information, call 563-263-3176, Chris Ryder, WQPT-TV, 3561 60th St., Moline, IL, the touring production Ragtime: The Musical (February 17). A sure-to-be-exceptional River’s Edge Gallery, 216 W 3rd St, Muscatine, WQPT.org, thru Thu Dec 31. presentation in the Broadway at the Adler series, this kaleidoscopic look at early-20th IA, RiversEdgeArt.com, Fri Mar 4. Black Hawk College Community Kantorei & University Choir, conducted by Jazz Band, 11am-12:15pm Mondays and Century America is based on the essential E.L. Doctorow novel and Oscar-nominated Timothy Stalter; for information, call 319-335- Wednesdays and 6-8:20pm Thursdays; local 1981 film that followed, and an Oscar-winning movie gets similar treatment in the 1160, Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., musicians and singers are invited to join, Adler’s Flashdance: The Musical (March 15), which follows the exploits of a welder-by- Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Fri no auditions required; $20/semester; for Mar 4. information, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk day/dancer-by-night. As Irene Cara herself would say: What a feeling! Get the Led Out, concert with the College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Kander & Ebb’s musical drama Cabaret is always worth a hearty “Wilkommen!”, as it Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 11am Mon Nov 30 thru no doubt will be when Maquoketa’s Ohnward Fine Arts Center and the city’s Peace Pipe musicians; $28-38; for tickets, call 800-745- Thu Dec 31. Players present director John Burrow’s 50th-anniversary take on this Berlin-set classic 3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Black Hawk College Community String Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Fri Orchestra, on Mondays; local musicians February 26 through 28. The timeless tale of the Phantom of the Opera is given stage Mar 4. and singers are invited to join, no auditions treatment in Circa ’21’s and director Seth Reines’ Phantom (January 13 through March Camerata, conducted by David Puderbaugh; required; $20/semester; for information, call 5), collaborators Maury Yeston’s and Arthur Kopit’s adaptation that BroadwayBaby.com for information, call 319-335-1160, Riverside 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, called “altogether more engaging than ALW’s.” (If there’s any confusion, that’s initialized Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Sat Mar 5. 6:30pm Mon Nov 30 thru Mon Dec 28. shorthand for “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s.”) Aaron Tippin: Unplugged, concert with the Black Hawk College Community Band, Moline’s i wireless Center may again be presenting a Disney on Ice spectacular, but chart-topping Americana singer/songwriter; on Tuesdays local musicians and singers are this one will be the area debut Treasure Trove (December 3 through 6), featuring hard- $15-38; for tickets and information, call 641- invited to join, no auditions required; $20/ 472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the semester; for information, call 309-796-8223, water takes on Peter Pan, The Lion King, and other Mouse House classics. Kim Furness Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 may again be directing Junie B. Jones in “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” (December 5 and Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 6:30pm Tue Dec 6) – having previously performed that duty for Circa ’21 in 2011 – but this time she’s Sat Mar 5. 1 thru Tue Dec 29. doing it at Davenport’s St. Ambrose University with an exciting student cast. UI Chamber Orchestra, featuring Copland’s Black Hawk College Community Chorale, “Three Latin American Sketches,” Rossini’s on Thursdays; local musicians and singers are And the District Theatre may be reprising composer Danny White’s and book writer “Pas de Six, No. 5, William Tell,” Schubert’s invited to join, no auditions required; $20/ Tristan Tapscott’s A Christmas Carol (December 10 through 20) for its fourth-annual “Symphony No. 2, Bb major, D125,” and semester; for information, call 309-796-8223, presentation, but director James Fairchild’s endeavor will boast a new set of Dickensians, Marcello’s “Concerto for Oboe, C minor”; Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside Dr., Iowa 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 6:30pm Thu Dec and will also, of course, be housed within the new District space at the former Rock City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 3pm Sun Mar 6. 3 thru Thu Dec 31. Island Argus building. So that’s area theatre’s listing of wintertime musical and dance UI University Band/Concert Band, productions. God bless them all. Every one. featuring Charpentier’s “Te Deum,” Part’s “Te For more on the area’s seasonal musical and dance scene, visit the “Theatre” and Deum,” and Dvorak’s “To Deum”; conducted by Joe Cernuto and Karl Kastens; for information, “Dance” sections of the events calendar on pages 21 and 24. – Mike Schulz call 319-335-1160, Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge - University of Iowa, 125 N. Madison Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 19 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, LITERARY ARTS MWCQC.org, 7pm Wed Dec 9. Between the Lines, discuss contemporary READINGS & DISCUSSIONS fiction and non-fiction at this lively book discussion group; free; for information, call 563- Scott & Rock Island Counties 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern November & December Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, Established DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Dec 9. Lunar Traditions Storytelling: Beaver Emily Dickinson Poetry Discussion, Moon, stories, songs, and drumming with Larry retired SAU professor Bea Jacobson will lead Lockwood; for information, call 309-794-0991, a discussion of Dickinson’s poetry, with a Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock theme to be announced; birthday cake will Island, IL, QCGardens.com, Wed Nov 25. & Profitable be served; free; for information, call 563-344- LeClaire Community Library Book Club 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Discussion, free; 4th Wed. of the month; Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire com, 7pm Thu Dec 10. Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire, The Ice Princess, a discussion of Camilla Businesses For Sale IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Lackberg’s book with the Mystery Book Dec 23. Discussion Group; free; for information, call Local Author Book Fair, support Small 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, • Precision Metal Manufacturers Business Saturday by shopping from local 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, author small businesses; free to attend; for BettendorfLibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Dec 12. • Greek Family Restaurant & Banquet Center information and to participate, call Ryan at 563- Bagels & Books, travel, explore and discover 324-1410 or email mwc@midwestwritingcenter. passions with the library’s newest on-site book • Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Franchise org, SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St, Moline, IL, discussion group; free; for information, call MWCQC.org, 1pm Sat Nov 28. 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. • Specialty Automotive Van & Truck Accessory Co. The Aviator’s Wife, a discussion of Melanie Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Benjamin’s book with the Last Monday Book com, 10am Sat Dec 12. Club; refreshments served on the theme of See YA, an adult book club with a teen- • Annual National Conference the book; free; for information, call 309-755- book twist; free; for information, call 563-326- 3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, 7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. • Commercial Printing Company SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Nov 30. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, Books on Tap, the Davenport Public DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Dec 14. • Vintage Tractor Parts Manufacturer & E-Tailer Libraries host a fun, casual book discussion; Short & Sweets, discuss short stories free; for information, call 563-326-7832, The while eating yummy sweets; all registrants • Tower Foundation Construction Company Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, 111 West receive a complimentary copy of the story; 2nd St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, free; for information, call 563-326-7832, • Screen Printing & Embroidery Company 6:30pm Thu Dec 3. Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Local Author Event and Book Signing, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am • Land Applicator and Industrial Waste Hauler 13 Quad Cities authors will be signing Mon Dec 14. and selling their books and giving brief West End Book Club Discussion, discuss • In-Home Care Health Agency readings/presentations of their work; free; for contemporary fiction and non-fiction books information and to participate, call Ryan at 563- with this fun group; free; for information, call • HVAC & Appliance Retailer & Service Center 324-1410 or email mwc@midwestwritingcenter. 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. org, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. • Brand Production Signage & Apparel Co. IL, MWCQC.org, 10am Sat Dec 5. com, 7pm Tue Dec 15. Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- Rebellion, 1914-1918, a discussion of Adam • Wood Consumer and Retail Display Manufacturer 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Hochschild’s book with the Contemporary Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am Books Discussion Group, led by St. Ambrose • Hearing Aid Centers (IA&IL) Sat Dec 5. University Professor of History Sandy McKinley; Jan Brett Author/Illustrator Visit & free; for information, call 563-344-4175, • Residential Roofing & Contracting Co. Signing, the children’s-book author gives Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning a 15-minute drawing illustration and Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. presentation at 10am, then will be available to com, 7pm Wed Dec 16. Businesses located in Iowa, Illinois, and Florida. sign books, including copies of her new release Flight of the Sparrow, a discussion of Amy “The Turnip”; free; for information, call 563- Belding Brown’s book with the Contemporary Visit “Listings” at our website for more details on these 326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Books Discussion Group; free; for information, Main Street, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, main street and mid-market acquisition opportunities. com, 10am Sun Dec 6. 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, The Storied Life of A.J. Fickry, a discussion BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Wed Dec 16. of Gabrielle Zevin’s book with the Alpha Book Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am 3pm Mon Dec 7. Sat Dec 19. The First Bad Man, a “Get Lit” discussion of Last Monday Book Club Discussion, a book Call Chris Barnard (563) 424-5707 Miranda July’s book; free; for information, call discussion with refreshments based on the 563-344-4179 or e-mail cwalters@bettendorf. theme of the book; free; for information, call [email protected] org, Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Rd., 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Silvis, IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Dec 28. Dec 8. Beer & Books, meet important contacts, discuss literature, and make new friends among January editors, writers, readers, translators, booksellers, librarians, teachers, students, and anyone else Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for who enjoys talking about books and writing; all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- free; for information, call 319-351-9529, The 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, IA, ICMill. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am com, 5pm Tue Dec 8. Sat Jan 2. Read Local with Trisha Georgiou, the The Rosie Project, a discussion of Graeme author of “Quartered Enlightenment, A New Simsion’s book with the Alpha Book Club; free; Life and Other Poems of Living Passion” will for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island also be launching her latest collection “A Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Bizarre Sentence,” in a co-presentation with the Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Jan 308 E. River Drive | Davenport, Iowa Midwest Writing Center; free; for information, 4. call 563-324-1410, Bettendorf Public Library, 20 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Sat Feb 27. Nykanen’s book with the Mystery Book fiction and non-fiction at this lively book Everything I Never Told You, enjoy a Discussion Group; free; for information, call discussion group; free; for information, call 563- LITERARY ARTS cocktail or two while discussing Celeste Ng’s 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern READINGS & DISCUSSIONS book with the Last Call Book Club; free; for 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, information, call 309-732-7323, Icons Martini, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 9:30am Sat Feb 13. DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Mar 9. Scott & Rock Island Counties 124 18th St, Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. Bagels & Books, travel, explore and discover See YA, an adult book club with a teen- January org, 7pm Tue Jan 19. passions with the library’s newest on-site book book twist; free; for information, call 563-326- West End Book Club Discussion, discuss discussion group; free; for information, call 7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Pageturners Book Discussion Group, contemporary fiction and non-fiction books 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, free; for information, call 309-524-2470, with this fun group; free; for information, call Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Mar 10. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. com, 10am Sat Feb 13. Short & Sweets, discuss short stories MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Jan 5. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a 30/31 while eating yummy sweets; all registrants Books on Tap, the Davenport Public com, 7pm Tue Jan 19. Book Club discussion of Maya Angelou’s receive a complimentary copy of the story; Libraries host a fun, casual book discussion; Flight of the Sparrow, a discussion of Amy autobiography; free; for information, call free; for information, call 563-326-7832, free; for information, call 563-326-7832, The Belding Brown’s book with the Contemporary 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, 111 West Books Discussion Group; free; for information, 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am 2nd St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Feb 15. Mon Mar 10. 6:30pm Thu Jan 7. 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, West End Book Club Discussion, discuss Bagels & Books, travel, explore and discover My First Murder, a discussion of Leena BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Jan 20. contemporary fiction and non-fiction books passions with the library’s newest on-site book Lehto-Lainen’s book with the Mystery Book Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the with this fun group; free; for information, call discussion group; free; for information, call Discussion Group; free; for information, call Table, a discussion of Ruth Reichl’s book with 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, free; for information, call 563-344-5705, com, 7pm Tue Feb 16. com, 10am Sat Mar 12. BettendorfLibrtary.com, 9:30am Sat Jan 9. Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Whiskey & Charlie, enjoy a cocktail or two The Keeper of Lost Causes, a discussion Bagels & Books, travel, explore and discover Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. while discussing Annabel Smith’s book with of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s book with the Mystery passions with the library’s newest on-site book com, 1pm Wed Jan 20. the Last Call Book Club; free; for information, Book Discussion Group; free; for information, discussion group; free; for information, call Last Monday Book Club Discussion, a book call 309-732-7323, Icons Martini, 124 18th St, call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. discussion with refreshments based on the Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 7pm Tue 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. theme of the book; free; for information, call Feb 16. 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DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jan 11. 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest English Professor Michael Hustedde; free; for com, 7pm Tue Mar 15. Short & Sweets, discuss short stories Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, information, call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Elizabeth Is Missing, enjoy a cocktail or two while eating yummy sweets; all registrants RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 26. Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., while discussing Emma Healey’s book with the receive a complimentary copy of the story; Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 1pm Last Call Book Club; free; for information, call free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Wed Feb 17. 309-732-7323, Icons Martini, 124 18th St, Rock Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., February Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 7pm Tue Mar Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Table, a discussion of Ruth Reichl’s book with 15. The Boston Girl, a discussion of Anita Mon Jan 11. the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Diamant’s book with the Alpha Book Club; free; Black Swan Green, a discussion of David free; for information, call 563-344-5705, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, a for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Mitchell’s book with the 30/31 Book Club; all Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning discussion of Katherine Boo’s book with the Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock those who have read the book are welcome to Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. Contemporary Books Discussion Group, led Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Feb attend; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, com, 7pm Wed Feb 17. by Augustana College professors; free; for 1. Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for information, call 563-344-5705; Bettendorf Pageturners Book Discussion Group, 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., free; for information, call 309-524-2470, 6:30pm Mon Jan 11. 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 1:30pm Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, Jewelweed, a “Get Lit” discussion of David Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am Wed Mar 16. MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Feb 2. Rhodes’ book; free; for information, call 563- Sat Feb 20. Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Books on Tap, the Davenport Public 344-4179 or e-mail [email protected], Last Monday Book Club Discussion, a book Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Libraries host a fun, casual book discussion; Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, discussion with refreshments based on the Home, a discussion of Gary W. Moore’s book free; for information, call 563-326-7832, The IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm Tue Jan 12. theme of the book; free; for information, call with the Contemporary Books Discussion Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, 111 West Between the Lines, discuss contemporary 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Group, led by St. Ambrose University 2nd St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, fiction and non-fiction at this lively book Silvis, IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Feb 29. English Professor Michael Hustedde; free; for 6:30pm Thu Feb 4. discussion group; free; for information, call 563- information, call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- March Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Pageturners Book Discussion Group, DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Jan 13. Wed Mar 16. River Reading: Eula Biss, readings from the Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am free; for information, call 309-524-2470, author of “On Immunity: An Inoculation,” “Notes Sat Feb 6. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, from No Man’s Land: American Essays,” and See YA, an adult book club with a teen- MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Mar 1. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES “The Balloonists”; free; for information, e-mail book twist; free; for information, call 563-326- Books on Tap, the Davenport Public [email protected], Denkmann 7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Libraries host a fun, casual book discussion; December & January Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 7th Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, free; for information, call 563-326-7832, The DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Feb 8. Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, 111 West USA VETS Writers’ Studio, led by Jodie Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 7pm Toohey; writing veterans or active military Thu Jan 14. Short & Sweets, discuss short stories 2nd St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, while eating yummy sweets; all registrants 6:30pm Thu Mar 3. members talk about writing, do some writing, Corn Poll Reading and Discussion, Zachary and share some writing with people who Jack will read from and discuss with all comers receive a complimentary copy of the story; Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for free; for information, call 563-326-7832, all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- understand one another; free; for information, his newest book; free; for information, call call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 1pm Thu Dec 3. BettendorfLibrtary.com, 12:30pm Sat Jan 16. Mon Feb 8. Sat Mar 5. Death Warmed Over, a “Get Lit” discussion The Boys in the Boat, a discussion of Daniel Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for Writers’ Studio, a writing critique group for all genres; bring several pages to read to the all genres; free; for information, call 563-324- of Kevin Anderson’s book; free; for information, James Brown’s book with the Alpha Book Club call 563-344-4179 or e-mail cwalters@ free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock group and get feedback; free; for information, 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am bettendorf.org, Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th Rd., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, Sat Jan 16. 11am Sat Dec 5. Use the Force: Read! Winter Reading 7pm Tue Feb 9. Mon Mar 7. Between the Lines, discuss contemporary Inside of a Dog, a “Get Lit” discussion of Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for Program, thru Feb. 27, at all Rock Island all genres; bring several pages to read to the libraries; pick up reading contest forms and fiction and non-fiction at this lively book Alexandra Horovitz’s book; free; for information, discussion group; free; for information, call 563- call 563-344-4179 or e-mail cwalters@ group and get feedback; free; for information, participate in fun Use the Force: Read! Winter call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 Reading events for all ages; children, teens, 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern bettendorf.org, Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, Rd., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, and adults can win prizes for meeting their 11am Sat Dec 19. reading goals; for information, call 309-732- DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Feb 10. Tue Mar 8. Nights of Awe, a discussion of Harri Between the Lines, discuss contemporary Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for 7323, RockIslandLibrary.org, Sat Jan 16 thru all genres; bring several pages to read to the Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 21 group and get feedback; free; for information, 11am Sat Mar 5. call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am Sat Jan 2. Events USA VETS Writers’ Studio, led by Jodie THEATRE Toohey; writing veterans or active military PERFORMANCES Adler Theatre members talk about writing, do some writing, November through March and share some writing with people who Scott & Rock Island Counties understand one another; free; for information, Now Playing call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 o matter your preferred choice in E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, A Wonderful Life, stage-musical adaptation entertainment, it seems pretty evident that 1pm Thu Jan 7. of Frank Capra’s holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful N Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for Life,” directed by Ann Nieman; Fri., Sat., & Wed. you’ll find it at Davenport’s Adler Theatre over all genres; bring several pages to read to the 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm show; the next few months, as the venue’ wintertime group and get feedback; free; for information, Sun. 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm pre-show, 5:45pm lineup boasts events celebrating pop music, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 show; Wed. matinee 11:45am-12:45pm plated classical music, classical dance, musicals based E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, lunch, 1pm pre-show, 1:30pm show; $42.50-48; 11am Sat Jan 16. for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 on beloved movies, Motown hits, improvisational English 207: Introduction to Women ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd comedy, YouTube sensations, black-clad figures Writers, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Wed Nov 25 wrapped in neon lights moving to the strains of Lightwire Theater’s A Very Elec- students will read works from a diverse group thru Sun Dec 27. tric Christmas - December 18 of writers; for information, contact instructor The Most Famous Reindeer of All, Mariah Carey and the theme from The Godfather Dr. Amy Kolker at [email protected], Black Hawk family-musical twist on “Rudolph the Red- ... . College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Nosed Reindeer,” directed by Andrea Moore; Yeah, I’d better begin with that last one. On December 18, the Adler houses Moline, IL, BHC.edu/register, 10am Wed Jan 20. scheduled 10am show-only performances and an evening with the touring sensations of Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric English 205: Literature of the noon brunch performances; $10.50-20; for Supernatural, on Mondays and Wednesdays; tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. Christmas, and it’s probably safe to presume that you’ve never seen anything like it. students will read stories about witches, 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., With its performers, set pieces, and props visible only through their attached, wildly vampires, zombies, and ghosts; for information, Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Fri Nov 27 thru colorful neon illumination, this stage spectacular details the holiday adventure of Sun Dec 27. contact instructor Dr. Amy Kolker at kolkera@ Santa’s avian helper Max, who gets thrown off course while flying south for the bhc.edu, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/ winter. Where he winds up, though, is in the midst of a joyous celebration of seasonal register, 1pm Mon Jan 25. Opening in December sights and sounds, with the gloriously eclectic soundscape encompassing everything QC Writers Social Mixer, the Midwest A Christmas Story: The Musical, musical from the aforementioned Carey and Godfather tunes to Nat King Cole, “Ride of Writing Center sponsors an event designed comedy based on the beloved holiday movie, the Valkyries,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” the Home Alone score, and Tchaikovsky’s “The for writers to spend time with each other, directed by Bob Williams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun swap stories and tips, and spread goodwill 2pm; $11-16; for tickets and information, call Nutcracker Suite.” among their fellow writers; writers of any 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Those seeking The Nutcracker in its entirety are also in luck, because once again genre, skill, or experience level are invited; free; Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, the Adler will host the annual productions of Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker for information and to register, call 563-324- QCMusicGuild.com, Thu Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 6. (December 12 and 13), featuring live music by Orchestra Iowa and, for the first time 1410, Bennigan’s, 226 17th St, Rock Island, IL, Elf: The Musical, a Youth Musical Theatre MWCQC.org, 5:30pm Thu Jan 28. Class (cast 1) performance of the holiday ever, special appearances by the members of the Quad City Symphony’s Children’s musical based on the Will Ferrell comedy; Fri. Choir. But if that’s not enough dancing for you this season, fear not – there will also February & March 7pm, Sat. 2 & 7pm; $10; for information, call be Dancing in the Streets inside the Adler on March 16, with a gifted cast of touring 563-340-7816, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 professionals bringing exciting new life to beloved songs by artists including the Four USA VETS Writers’ Studio, led by Jodie 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, CenterForLivingArts. Toohey; writing veterans or active military org, Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5. Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, and the Supremes. members talk about writing, do some writing, Love, Loss, & What I Wore, Nora and Delia What’s that? You want even more dancing? You got it! On March 15, the Adler and share some writing with people who Ephron’s play of monologues on women’s will find a maniac, ma-a-a-aniac, on the floor in the movie adaptation Flashdance: understand one another; free; for information, relationships with fashion, presented in a joint call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 fundraiser for the QC Theatre Workshop and The Musical, a Broadway at the Adler presentation preceded by the venue’s hosting E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, Dress for Success Quad Cities, directed by of a Tony Award-winning smash similarly inspired by an Oscar-nominated film 1pm Thu Feb 4. Lora Adams; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $25 – Ragtime: The Musical (February 17). Heck, even the Quad City Symphony Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for suggested donation; for information, call 563- Orchestra – which offers up seasonal entertainment in December 5’s “Masterworks” all genres; bring several pages to read to the 650-2396, QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes group and get feedback; free; for information, Ave., Davenport, IA, QCTheatreWorkshop.org, presentation Winter Fun: Mozart & More! – is getting in a dance-y mood this winter call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 Fri Dec 4 thru Sun Dec 13. with its fourth “Masterworks” offering titled Song & Dance (February 6), featuring E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, Junie B. Jones in “Jingle Bells, Batman pieces by Grieg, Barber, and Beethoven. (The concerts will also be performed at 11am Sat Feb 6. Smells”, family musical based on Barbara Park’s Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for children’s books, directed by Kimberly Furness; Augustana College’s Centennial Hall on December 6 and February 7, respectively.) all genres; bring several pages to read to the $8-9; for tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine You may not dance along to his tunes, but you’ll likely be grinning from ear to ear group and get feedback; free; for information, Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, when pop crooner Frank Sinatra Jr. performs numbers made famous by his ol’- call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 SAU.edu/theatre, 3pm Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec blue-eyed father in the touring event Sinatra Sings Sinatra (December 17), with an E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 6. 11am Sat Feb 20. The Santaland Diaries, at 7 & 10:30pm; Joe ensemble of big-band musicians providing gorgeous accompaniment to such classics QC Writers Social Mixer, the Midwest Mantello’s stage adaptation of David Sedaris’ as “Strangers in the Night,” “New York, New York,” and “My Way.” As for musicians Writing Center sponsors an event designed comedic holiday tale, co-presented by the Paul Anderson, Steven Sharp Nelson, Jon Schmidt, and Al van der Beek, they did it for writers to spend time with each other, District Theatre, directed by Tristan Tapscott; their way, and now their YouTube fame as The Piano Guys brings them to the Adler swap stories and tips, and spread goodwill $12; for information and tickets, call 309-235- among their fellow writers; writers of any 1654, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., in a December 1 concert event in which the quartet tickles the ivories on everything genre, skill, or experience level are invited; free; Rock Island, IL, DistrictTheatre.com, Sat Dec 5. from One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” to Frozen’s Oscar-winning “Let It for information and to register, call 563-324- A Christmas Carol, annual presentation of G o.” 1410, Bennigan’s, 226 17th St, Rock Island, IL, Tristan Tapscott’s and Danny White’s musical MWCQC.org, 5:30pm Thu Feb 25. based on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, And we end the Adler’s winter lineup the way it begins, with the November 27 USA VETS Writers’ Studio, led by Jodie directed by James Fairchild; Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. engagement featuring renowned comedians and improv artists Colin Mochrie and Toohey; writing veterans or active military 2pm; $20; for information and tickets, call 309- Brad Sherwood. Best known for their quick-witted work on TV’s Whose Line Is It members talk about writing, do some writing, 235-1654, The District Theatre, 1724 4th Ave., Anyway?, Mochrie and Sherwood may not boast the musical bona fides evident in and share some writing with people who Rock Island, IL, DistrictTheatre.com, Thu Dec 10 understand one another; free; for information, thru Sun Dec 20. the rest of the Adler’s seasonal lineup, but if they ask for audience suggestions and call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 Elf: The Musical, a Youth Musical Theatre you scream out “Neon Mozart ballet-dancing to Sinatra’s rendition of ‘Let It Go’!”, I’m E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, Class (cast A) performance of the holiday betting they won’t disappoint. 1pm Thu Mar 3. musical based on the Will Ferrell comedy; Writer’s Studio, writing critique group for Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2 & 7pm; $10, The Center for For more information on the Adler Theatre’s winter 2015-16 schedule, visit all genres; bring several pages to read to the Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, AdlerTheatre.com. – Mike Schulz group and get feedback; free; for information, CenterForLivingArts.org, Fri Dec 11and Sat call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 Dec 12. E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 22 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Love’s Labour’s Lost, the Prenzie Players’ Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Wed Mar 9 thru drama adapted from Thornton Wilder’s THEATRE presentation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, Wed Mar 16. novel, directed by Kehry Anson Lane; Fri. & directed by Cait Bodenbender; Thu.-Sat. Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $9-17; for tickets and PERFORMANCES 7:30pm doors, 8pm show, Sun. 2:30pm doors, murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery information, call 319-338-0443, Iowa City 3pm show; Fri. & Sat. $15, Thu. & Sun. $10; for troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes Community Theatre, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd., Scott & Rock Island Counties information and tickets, call 563-484-4210 or dinner and show; for information and to Iowa City, IA, IowaCityCommunityTheatre.com, Opening in December e-mail [email protected], QC Theatre reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor Fri Dec 4 thru Sun Dec 13. Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport, IA, Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock Coming of Age in Chore Boots, one- Trifles, student-directed production of PrenziePlayers.com, Fri Jan 22 thru Sat Jan 30. Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Fri Mar woman dramatic comedy written and Susan Glaspell’s one-act drama; Sat. 7:30pm, Moon Over Buffalo, Ken Ludwig’s Tony- 11. performed by Janet Schlapkohl, directed by Sun. 2pm; $3-5; for tickets and information, nominated backstage comedy; Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Mama Won’t Fly, Southern road-trip Tim Budd; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $18-30; call 309-794-7306, Augustana College Black Sun. 2pm; $20; for information and tickets, call comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and for tickets and information, call 319-338-7672, Box Theatre, Bergendoff Hall, 3701 7th Avenue, 309-235-1654, The District Theatre, 1724 4th Jamie Wooten, directed by Aaron Lord; Fri. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Sat Dec 12 Ave., Rock Island, IL, DistrictTheatre.com, Thu & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $13; for tickets and IA, RiversideTheatre.org, Fri Dec 4 thru Sat and Sun Dec 13. Jan 28 thru Sat Feb 13. information, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Dec 19. Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive Getting Out, Marsha Norman’s drama about Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, Divalicious: A Musical Tribute to Great murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery a reformed prisoner, directed by Jeff Coussens; Playcrafters.com, Fri Mar 11 thru Sun Mar 20. Ladies, a spin down memory lane with your troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $7-11; for Flashdance: The Musical, stage musical favorite tunes from the 50s, 60s, & more; Fri. dinner and show; for information and to tickets and information, call 309-794-7306, based on the Oscar-winning 80s film , in a & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm; $10-25; for reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor Potter Theatre - Augustana College, 3701 7th Broadway at the Adler presentation; $37-57; tickets and information, call 319-622-3222, Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Fri for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Sat Dec Jan 29 thru Sun Feb 7. 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, Amana, IA, IowaTheatreArtists.org, Fri Dec 4 12. 7:30pm Tue Mar 15. thru Sat Dec 19. Rock into Murder, dinner and an interactive Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Tom Mula’s murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery Opening in February & March comedic re-telling of Charles Dickens’ holiday troupe, written by Craig Michaels and Scott Outlying Areas classic, directed by Shannon Hill; Thu.-Sat. Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, Naumann; $35 includes dinner and show; for murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery Now Playing information and to reserve, call 563-344-9187, call 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes Nuncrackers, holiday-themed musical- Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, Festival56. dinner and show; for information and to comedy sequel to “Nunsense”; Fri. & Sat. 18th St, Rock Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, com, Sat Dec 5 thru Sun Dec 20. reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor 7:30pm; Sun., Wed., & Thu. 3pm; $18.50-28; 6pm Fri Dec 18. Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry V, Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock for tickets and information, call 319-622-6262, Gashlycrumb Orphanage & Chicago an HD screening of Shakespeare’s history play, Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Sat Feb Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, Stories, two original one-acts co-written and directed by Gregory Doran; $15-18; for tickets 13. IA, OldCreamery.com, Wed Nov 25 thru Sun performed by professional performer and and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Ragtime: The Musical, Tony-winning Dec 20. former Center for Living Arts student Michele Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, musical based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, in Outside Mullingar, John Patrick Shanley’s Stein; $10; for information, call 563-340-7816, Englert.org, 7pm Wed Dec 9. a Broadway at the Adler presentation; $37-57; Tony-nominated family drama, directed by The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Undergraduate Directors Festival, for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, Cherryl Moon Thomason; $10-25; for tickets Island, IL, DistrictTheatre.com, 7pm Fri Dec 18. a Gallery Series presentation; free; for 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, and information, call 319-622-3222, Iowa The Santaland Diaries, Joe Mantello’s stage information, call 319-335-2700, Theatre B - 7:30pm Wed Feb 17. Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, adaptation of David Sedaris’ comedic holiday University of Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N. Hedda Gabler, Henrik Ibsen’s dramatic Amana, IA, IowaTheatreArtists.org, 7:30pm Fri tale, directed by Tristan Tapscott; $10; for Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, classic, directed by Corinne Johnson; Fri. & Sat. Nov 27 thru Sat Nov 28, 2:30pm Sat Nov 28 information and tickets, call 309-235-1654, The 8pm Thu Dec 10 thru Sat Dec 12. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $9-13; for information, call thru Sun Nov 29. District Theatre, 1724 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play, 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. A Christmas Story: The Musical, holiday DistrictTheatre.com, 8pm Fri Dec 25 and Sat radio-show version of the Oscar-winning Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/theatre, Fri musical based on the beloved movie, directed Dec 26. holiday film classic; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Feb 19 thru Sun Feb 21. by Leslie Charipar; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $8-15; for tickets and information, call Rock into Murder, dinner and an interactive 2:30pm; $25; for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg Opening in January murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St St., Galesburg, IL, TheOrpheum.org, Fri Dec 11 troupe, written by Craig Michaels and Scott SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Nov 27 thru Sun Dec 13. Arsenic & Old Lace, Joseph Kesselring’s Naumann; $35 includes dinner and show; for thru Sun Dec 6. Oliver!, City Circle Acting Company presents comedy classic about two elderly murderesses, information and to reserve, call 563-344-9187, Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate the musical classic based on Charles Dickens’ directed by Donna Weeks; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 Adventure, musical-comedy adventure based “Oliver Twist,” directed by Elizabeth Tracey; Fri. Sun. 3pm; $13; for tickets and information, call 18th St, Rock Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, on the story by Melinda Long; scheduled 10am & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $12-27; for tickets 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 6pm Fri Feb 19. & 1pm performances on Saturdays; $9; for and information, call 319-248-9370, Coralville 35th Ave., Moline, IL, Playcrafters.com, Fri Jan 8 The Velveteen Rabbit, student-performed tickets and information, call 319-622-6262, Old Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., thru Sun Jan 17. adaptation of the storybook classic, written Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, Coralville, IA, CoralvilleArts.org, Fri Dec 11 thru Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive by Anita Larsen, directed by Daniel Sheridan; OldCreamery.com, Sat Nov 28 thru Sat Dec 19. Sun Dec 20. murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 2pm; $6-8 at the door; for Sal Fink, Catfish Wrangler, at 10am & troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes information, call 563-326-7862, Davenport 1pm; watch Sal tame a bear, wrestle a vicious dinner and show; for information and to Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, Opening in December snake, vanquish a tornado, and play with her reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, Sat Feb 20 Interrupted: A Collaborative Performance, pet pig, Suey; the production features live Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock thru Sun Feb 28. students from the University of Iowa music written and performed by Iowa musician Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Sat Jan Map of My Kingdom, a play commissioned Department of Dance, School of Music, School Ron Hillis; presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet 9. by Practical Farmers of Iowa and written by of Art and Art History, and Department of Theatre; for information, call 319-627-2487, Owl Phantom, Maury Yeston’s and Arthur Kopit’s Iowa’s Poet Laureate Mary Swander that tackles Theatre Arts will present an interdisciplinary Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West musical adaptation of “Phantom of the Opera,” the critical issue of land transition; free; for performance created through the collaboration Liberty, IA, PuppetsPuppets.com, Mon Dec 28. directed by Seth Reines; Fri., Sat., Wed., and Jan. information, call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf of choreographers, musicians, poets, composers, 14: 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., designers, and stage managers; Wed. & Thu. show; Sun. 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm pre-show, Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm 8pm, Sat. 2pm; for information, call 319-335- Opening in January 5:45pm show; Wed. matinee 11:45am-12:45pm Wed Feb 24. 2700, The University of Iowa’s David Thayer plated lunch, 1pm pre-show, 1:30pm show; The Big Meal, Dan LeFranc’s dramatic Pinocchio, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Theatre, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, $42.50-48; for tickets and information, call comedy following four generations of family, presents John Davies’ fairytale adaptation in Theatre.UIowa.edu, Wed Dec 2 thru Sat Dec 5. 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, directed by Mike Schulz; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, a school outreach production performed by The Mortal Instruments, a Workshop Series 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Wed Sun. 3pm; “pay what it’s worth” ticket pricing; members of CR Opera’s Young Artist Program; presentation of Sean David DeMers’ play; Jan 13 thru Sat Mar 5. for information, call 563-650-2396, QC Theatre free; for information, call 319-365-7401 or free, but ticket required; for information, call KCACTF Showings, for information, call Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport, IA, e-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids 319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa, 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 QCTheatreWorkshop.org, Fri Mar 4 through Public Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/theatre, Sun Mar 20. CR-Opera.org, 10:30am Sat Jan 9. IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, 8pm Thu Dec 3 and Fri 4pm Fri Jan 15. Shear Madness, interactive mystery- La Traviata, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Dec 4. Rock into Murder, dinner and an interactive comedy by Paul Portner, directed by Sean presents Verdi’s classic sung in Italian with All Through the Night, L. Don Swartz’s murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery McCall; Fri., Sat., Wed., and Mar. 10 - 6-7pm English supertitles, with accompaniment holiday-themed comedy/drama, directed by troupe, written by Craig Michaels and Scott buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm show; Sun. by Orchestra Iowa; conducted by Daniel Janith Cratsenberg; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Naumann; $35 includes dinner and show; for 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm pre-show, 5:45pm show; Kleinknecht with stage direction by James 2pm; $15-16; for tickets and information, call information and to reserve, call 563-344-9187, Wed. matinee 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, Marvel; Fri. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and 319-462-4793, Starlighters II Theatre, 200 E. Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 1pm pre-show, 1:30pm show; $42.50-48; for tickets, call 319-365-7401 or e-mail jlschulte@ Main St., Anamosa, IA, Starlighters.org, Fri Dec 18th St, Rock Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. cr-opera.org, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, 4 thru Sun Dec 13. 6pm Fri Jan 15. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, CR-Opera.org, Fri Jan 15 and Theophilus North, New England-based Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 23 Sun Jan 17. 2pm; $5; for information, call 319-335-2700, Avenue Q, Tony-winning “Sesame Street” Theatre B - University of Iowa, Theatre Building, for grown-ups, directed by Leslie Charipar; 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $25; for tickets Uiowa.edu, Thu Feb 18 thru Sun Feb 21. Music and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Puppets & Pastries: Dessert Theatre For Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, Adults, tickle your imagination and your sweet Holiday Concerts TheatreCR.org, Fri Jan 15 thru Sun Jan 31. tooth in this evening presented by Eulenspiegel November and December MLK Week Event, for information, call Puppet Theatre; for information, call 319- 319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa, 627-2487, Owl Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, Calhoun, West Liberty, IA, PuppetsPuppets. f you’re planning to treat the family to a holiday IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, 8pm Mon Jan 18. com, Fri Feb 26. Iconcert (or several) and check out the “Music” The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Wendigo, a Workshop Series presentation of section of the Winter Guide events calendar, the sheer Tony-winning musical comedy directed Chris Matheson’s play; free, but ticket required; by Susan Hamel; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. for information, call 319-335-2700, University volume of area options can appear a tad overwhelming. 2pm; $11-19; for tickets and information, of Iowa Theatre Building - Room 172, 200 N. I consequently recommend viewing the seasonal scene call 319- 338-0443, Iowa City Community Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, not as a mass of individual happenings but as one big, Theatre, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd., Iowa City, IA, 8pm Fri Feb 26 and Sat Feb 27. IowaCityCommunityTheatre.com, Fri Jan 22 Cabaret, 50th-anniversary production of beautiful advent calendar, with a different musical treat thru Sun Jan 31. Kander & Ebb’s musical classic, presented behind every window flap. Granted, it’s not quite the Fairy Tales!, Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre by the Peace Pipe Players and the Ohnward same as those awesome advent calendars that have Christmas at Augustana hosts a community puppet show, inviting Fine Arts Center, directed by John Burrow; chocolate hidden inside, but what’s revealed will do - December 5 local and area residents to help perform Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, and construct; this year’s show will feature a call 563-652-9815 or e-mail director@ doubt be just as sweet. large circular shadow puppet stage, beautiful ohnwardfineartscenter.com, Ohnward Fine It goes without saying that houses of worship will be bursting with holiday spirit, as well as shadow puppets, and live music to present Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, with a number of special seasonal events. Davenport’s St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, some of Eulenspiegel’s favorite fairy tales; OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, Fri Feb 26 thru for information, call 319-627-2487, Owl Glass Sun Feb 28. for example, hosts the German American Heritage Center’s Winter Zither Concert on Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West Liberty, Next to Normal, Pulitzer Prize-winning November 29, while the same day finds Bettendorf’s Our Savior Lutheran Church celebrating IA, PuppetsPuppets.com, 2pm Sun Jan 24. dysfunctional-family musical drama, directed the art of the handbell with the Riverbend Bronze Annual Holiday Concert. Barbershop Million Dollar Quartet, Tony-winning by Angie Toomsen; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. crooning will fill Rock Island’s Heritage Church in the Davenport Chordbusters’ Celebrate musical about the famed recording session 2:30pm; $25; for tickets and information, call that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St the Holidays (December 11), with additional performances by Hersong, Riverbend Bronze, Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Feb 26 the Bend of the River Chorus, the Quad City Music Guild Youth Chorus, Jonathan Turner, Perkins; $15-45; for tickets and information, call thru Sun Mar 13. Laila Haley, and more. And the professional vocal ensemble the Nova Singers will deliver their 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to seasonal greeting A Nova Christmas to two area churches: Davenport’s St. Paul Lutheran the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention School, stage version of Barbara Park’s beloved Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm children’s book performed by New York’s Church on December 18, and Galesburg’s First Lutheran Church on December 19. Fri Jan 29. Theatreworks USA; for tickets and information, Davenport’s annual spectacular First Presbyterian Church Christmas Concert takes place PHIL, a Workshop Series presentation of call 563-585-7469, John and Alice Butler on December 19 and 20. And if it’s Lessons & Carols you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find Sam Lahne’s play; free, but ticket required; Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage Center, for information, call 319-335-2700, University 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/ such nonsecular tales and songs at both St. Ambrose University’s Christ the King Chapel (on of Iowa Theatre Building - Room 172, 200 N. heritagecenter, 2pm Sun Feb 28. December 4) in Davenport, and Augustana College’s Ascension Chapel (on December 17) in Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, Bullets Over Broadway, Tony-nominated Rock Island – with these events just two of the holiday-themed musical celebrations scheduled 8pm Fri Jan 29 and Sat Jan 30. musical comedy based on Woody Allen’s Oscar for our area’s institutions of learning. Line of Descent, William McCauley’s farcical winning film; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, comedy, directed by Sam Osheroff; Thu.-Sat. Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Moline’s Black Hawk College gets in the spirit with the BHC Holiday Choral Concert on 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for tickets and information, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Tue December 3. St. Ambrose’s Galvin Fine Arts Center will house not only the Quad City Wind call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Mar 1 thru Wed Mar 2. Ensemble Holiday Concert (December 13), but also student ensembles in An Ambrosian Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, RiversideTheatre.org, Iphigenia Crash Land Falls on the Neon Fri Jan 29 thru Sun Feb 21. Shell That Was Once Her Heart (a rave fable), Christmas (December 11), featuring performances by the University Chorale and Chamber Caridad Svich’s modernization of Euripides’ Singers. Augie’s Centennial Hall will be the site for the annual Christmas at Augustana concert “Iphigenia at Aulis,” directed by Mario El Caponi (December 5), with songs of the season rendered by the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Ascension Opening in February & March Mendoza; Wed.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets Singers, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Augustana Choir, Cantilena Augustana, the and information, call 319-335-1160, The Food and Fadwa, Lameece Issaq’s and Jacob University of Iowa’s David Thayer Theatre, 200 Wennerberg Men’s Chorus, and the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble. And let’s hear a big “Ha-a-a-a- Kader’s comedy/drama about a Palestinian N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre.uiowa. a-alelujah!” to the return of A Messiah Christmas, with Handel’s choral masterpiece receiving woman living in Bethlehem, directed by edu, Fri Mar 4 thru Sat Mar 12. Marina Johnson; Wed.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; for Centennial Hall stagings December 12 and 13. Roar!: A Weird, Wild, & Wonderful Night of tickets and information, call 319-335-1160, The Our area’s professional venues are also hauling out the holly with some exciting holiday Solo Works, new one-person plays by local and University of Iowa’s David Thayer Theatre, 200 national playwrights; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. music. A Nashville star opens the season when Maquoketa’s Ohnward Fine Arts Center N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre.uiowa. 3pm; for tickets and information, call 319-338- edu, Thu Feb 4 thru Sun Feb 14. presents The Maggie Mae Holiday Show on November 28, and down-home tunes can also 7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa The Great God Plan, Dreamwell Theatre’s be heard in Rock Island in the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse engagement Branson on the Road: City, IA, RiversideTheatre.org, Fri Mar 4 thru production of Amy Herzog’s family drama, Sun Mar 13. Christmas Style (December 3). Similarly, Davenport’s Redstone Room will get toes a-tappin’ directed by Joseph Anderson; Fri. & Sat. Lost in Yonkers, Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize- with Suzy Bugguss: Swingin’ Little Christmas (December 6), but will then offer some seasonal 7:30pm; $10-13; for information, call 319-423- winning dramatic comedy, directed by Nate 9820, Public Space One, 120 N. Dubuque St., soothing with December 22’s Winter Solstice featuring Dixon’s Violin, an event also boasting Sullivan; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $9-17; for Iowa City, IA, Dreamwell.com, Fri Feb 5 thru meditation, Reiki, and music therapy with performer EmJay. tickets and information, call 319-338-0443, Iowa Sat Feb 13. City Community Theatre, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Area talents will gather at Colona’s Lavender Crest Winery for the annual performances of 19th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival, Rd., Iowa City, IA, IowaCityCommunityTheatre. Christmas with the Quad City Singers (December 11 and 12), while monthly gigs take on premieres of works by undergraduate com, Fri Mar 4 thru Sun Mar 16. playwrights, in a Gallery Series presentation; a seasonal flavor in holiday-themed editions of The Manny Lopez Big Band Concert at the God Bless You, a Workshop Series Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; $5; for information, presentation of Alosha Robinson’s play, Circa ’21 Speakeasy (December 11) and the Bucktown Revue at Davenport’s Nighswander call 319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of directed by Hiram Alexander Orozco free, but Theatre (December 18). The third “Masterworks” concerts of the season boast holiday flair at Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., ticket required; for information, call 319-335- Iowa City, IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, Thu Feb 11 Davenport’s Adler Theatre on December 5 and Augustana’s Centennial Hall on December 6, 2700, University of Iowa Theatre Building thru Sun Feb 14. when the Quad City Symphony Orchestra presents Winter Fun: Mozart & More! - Room 172, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, SPT Theatre: I Yam What I Yam, an evening Theatre.Uiowa.edu, 8pm Fri Mar 11 and Sat And if you’re an indie-music fan, you won’t want to miss what Daytrotter’s Sean Moeller has of sketch comedy and drama, monologue, Mar 12. prepared for his next offering at Davenport’s Village Theatre: Moeller’s Holiday Mystery Show! poetry and live music provided by SPT and musical guests; featuring Taylor Foster and Jake I could tell you who’s performing, but then it wouldn’t be a mystery, would it? (Of course, it Stigers; $20-25; for tickets and information, call would also be a lie, ’cuz I have no idea who’s performing – that advent window is staying firmly 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St closed until December 17). SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Fri Feb 12 and Sat Feb 13. For more information on our area’s holiday-concert lineup, visit the “Concerts” section of the Danelaw, a Gallery Series presentation of events calendar on page 12. – Mike Schulz Guadalupe Flores’ play; Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 24 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, Sat Dec 19 Studio Series, on Fridays and Saturdays; The Blacklist: Blacklist Against Humanity, THEATRE and Sun Dec 20. sketch comedy and improvisational games on Fridays & Saturdays; improvisational games University of Iowa Department of Dance for ages 17+; $5 or free with CSz ticket; for and “bar-prov” with the area comedians; $10- AUDITIONS Faculty/Graduate Concert, for information, tickets and information, call 309-786-1111, The 12; for tickets and information, call 309-781- Cabaret, auditions for the 50th-anniversary call 319-335-1160, University of Iowa’s Space/ Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, 9617, The Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. production of Kander & Ebb’s musical classic, Place Theatre, 20 Davenport St., Iowa City, IA, ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Fri Dec 4 thru Harrison St., Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy. presented by the Peace Pipe Players and Hancher.UIowa.edu, 8pm Thu Feb 11 thru Sat Sat Mar 12. com, 9pm Sat Dec 12. the Ohnward Fine Arts Center, directed Feb 13. The Blacklist, on Saturdays; improvisational Rock into Murder, dinner and an interactive by John Burrow; prepare a song of your Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, blues, jazz, games and “bar-prov” with the area comedians; murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery choice and be prepared to dance and read funk, hip hop, and world-music moves $10-12; for tickets and information, call 309- troupe, written by Craig Michaels and Scott from the script; Sun. 6:30pm, Tue. 7pm; for performed by Chicago’s multiple-Emmy- 781-9617, The Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 Naumann; $35 includes dinner and show; for information, call 563-652-9815 or e-mail Award-winning dance company; for tickets and N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy. information and to reserve, call 563-344-9187, [email protected], Peace information, call 563-585-7469, John and Alice com, 9pm Sat Jan 2 thru Sat Mar 12. Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 Pipe Players, 400 N. Eliza St., Maquoketa, IA, Butler Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage 18th St, Rock Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, PeacePipePlayers.net, Sun Dec 6 and Tue Dec Center, 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq. 6pm Fri Dec 18. 8. edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm Sat Feb 13. SPECIAL EVENTS The Blacklist: As Seen on TV, on Fridays Dancers in Company Home Concert, & Saturdays; improvisational games and “bar- the company presents works by nationally Scott & Rock Island Counties prov” with the area comedians; $10-12; for and internationally active faculty and guest tickets and information, call 309-781-9617, The DANCE choreographers created around this year’s November & December Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison theme of “water”; $5-12; for tickets and St., Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com, 9pm PERFORMANCES information, call 319-335-1160, University of ComedySportz Classic: Sixth Anniversary at the Establishment, celebrate the venue’s Sat Dec 19. Scott & Rock Island Counties Iowa’s Space/Place Theatre, 20 Davenport St., Show Us Your Pokeballs, a nerd-themed Iowa City, IA, Uiowa.edu, 8pm Thu Feb 25 thru night-before-Thanksgiving debut with the Quad Cities’ longest-running show; $12; stand-up comedy show; for tickets and The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s classic Sat Feb 27. information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa ‘21 holiday ballet performed by dancers from the for information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Nolte Academy; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Circa21.com, Sat Dec 19. Sun. 2 & 6:30pm; $16-28.50; for tickets and ComedySportzQC.com, 7pm Wed Nov 25. CLASSES & EVENTS Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, an The Blacklist: Blacklist Against Humanity information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, and Shots & Giggles, on Fridays & Saturdays; 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, evening of hilarious original scenes with the “Whose Line is it Anyway?” comedians; $28-43; improvisational games and “bar-prov” with org, 7:30pm Fri Dec 4 thru Sun Dec 6. offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, the area comedians; $10-12; for tickets and Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker, annual Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, information, call 309-781-9617, The Backroom presentation of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., with live music by Orchestra Iowa and guest taught by the company’s professional dancers; 7pm Fri Nov 27. Studio Series: The Establishment Stands Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com, 9pm Sat appearances by the Quad City Symphony’s for information and to register, call 309-786- Dec 26. Children’s Choir; Sat. 1:30 & 7:30pm, Sun 2677, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, 617 Up, on Fridays and Saturdays; sketch comedy 1:30pm; $10.50-36; for information, call 17th St, Rock Island, IL, BalletQuadCities.com, and improvisational games for ages 17+; $5 or 309-786-3779, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Mar 16. free with CSz ticket; for tickets and information, January thru March Davenport, IA, BalletQuadCities.com, Sat Dec Lyle Beaver Trio Dance, $10; for information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th 12 and Sun Dec 13. call 563-349-1805, Walcott Coliseum, 116 E St., Rock Island, IL, ComedySportzQC.com, The After Hour, Andrew King hosts a live, Pradhanica, the powerful Indian dance Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 7pm Sat Nov 28. 9:30pm Fri Nov 27. late-night talk show with area guests; $8-10; for form of Kathak comes together with sitar Lost Country Dancers Dance, $7; for Studio Series: Survivor, on Fridays and tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. and high-energy drumming on the cajon, information, call 309-764-9357, Walcott Saturdays; sketch comedy and improvisational 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock djembe, and tabla, in a Quad City Arts Visiting Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 7:30pm games for ages 17+; $5 or free with CSz ticket; Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 10:30pm Artist presentation; $11-15; for information Fri Dec 11. for tickets and information, call 309-786-1111, Fri Jan 8. and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Jerry Beauchamp Dance, $10; for The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, information, call 563-349-1805, Walcott ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Sat Nov 28. murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery QuadCityArts.com, 7:30pm Sat Jan 30. Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 7pm Fri The Blacklist: Blacklist Against Humanity troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes Love Stories, Ballet Quad Cities’ annual Dec 18. Thanksgiving Edition, on Fridays & Saturdays; dinner and show; for information and to presentation of classic and debuting dance improvisational games and “bar-prov” with reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor vignettes; $12-22; for information, call 309-786- the area comedians; $10-12; for tickets and Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock 3779, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., information, call 309-781-9617, The Backroom Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Sat Jan Moline, IL, BalletQuadCities.com, 7:30pm Fri COMEDY Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., 9. Feb 12 and Sat Feb 13. WEEKLY EVENTS Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com, 9pm Sat Rock into Murder, dinner and an interactive Nov 28. murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery Comedy Open Mic Night, on Wednesdays; The Blacklist: 100 Laughs, on Fridays & troupe, written by Craig Michaels and Scott Outlying Areas for information, call 309-781-9617, The Saturdays; improvisational games and “bar- Naumann; $35 includes dinner and show; for Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison prov” with the area comedians; $10-12; for information and to reserve, call 563-344-9187, The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s classic St., Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com, tickets and information, call 309-781-9617, The Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 holiday ballet performed by dancers from the 7:30pm Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison 18th St, Rock Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, Nolte Academy; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Comedy Open Mic, on Wednesdays; 6:30pm St., Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com, 9pm 6pm Fri Jan 15. Sun. 2 & 6:30pm; $16-28.50; for tickets and sign-up, 7:30pm performances; for information, Sat Dec 5. The After Hour, Andrew King hosts a live, information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, call 319-363-0606, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 208 The Friends of The Bob & Tom Show late-night talk show with area guests; $8-10; for 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert. 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 7:30pm Wed Nov Comedy Tour, comedy event featuring tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. org, Fri Dec 4 thru Sun Dec 6. 25 thru Wed Mar 16. radio-show headliners Todd Yohn, Costaki 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock University of Iowa Dance Gala 2015, dance ComedySportz, on Fridays & Saturdays; Economopoulos, and Al Jackson; $25-31; Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 10:30pm vignettes of powerful energy, graceful flight, interactive comedy with the area’s long- for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Davenport Fri Feb 12. and electrifying performances including those running improv troupe; $12; for tickets and RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive led by the school’s internationally acclaimed information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail Info@ RiverCtr.com, 8pm Sat Dec 5. murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery faculty choreographers; Tue.-Sat. 8pm, Sat. & ComedySportzQC.com, The Establishment, 220 The After Hour, Andrew King hosts a live, troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes Sun. 2pm; $5-20; for tickets and information, 19th St., Rock Island, IL, ComedySportzQC.com, late-night talk show with area guests; $8-10; for dinner and show; for information and to call 319-335-1160, University of Iowa’s Space/ 7pm Fri Nov 27 thru Sat Mar 12. tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor Place Theatre, 20 Davenport St., Iowa City, IA, Circumstantial Comedy Show, on Sundays; 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock Hancher.UIowa.edu, Tue Dec 8 thru Sun Dec for information, call 563-424-5506, BREW, 1104 Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 10:30pm Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Sat Feb 13. Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/ Fri Dec 11. 13. The Nutcracker, Peoria Ballet presents EastVillageCoffee, 9pm Sun Nov 29 thru Sun Bobby Ray Bunch Standup Comedy Show, Rock into Murder, dinner and an interactive Tchaikovky’s holiday classic, with live Mar 13. for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery accompaniment by the Heartland Festival Tom Garland’s Catacombs of Comedy ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd troupe, written by Craig Michaels and Scott Orchestra; Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $12-47; Showcase, on Mondays; $3-5; for information, Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Sat Dec 12. Naumann; $35 includes dinner and show; for for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic call 319-337-6464, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive information and to reserve, call 563-344-9187, Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, Linn St, Iowa City, IA, IowaCityYachtClub.org, murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 420 PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Dec 12 and 10pm Mon Nov 30 thru Mon Mar 14. troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes 18th St, Rock Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, Sun Dec 13. Comedy Open Mic, on Tuesdays; 7:30pm dinner and show; for information and to 6pm Fri Feb 19. UI Youth Ballet and School of Dance sign-up, 8:30pm hot mic; for information, call reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor Show Us Your Pokeballs, a nerd-themed Winter Concert, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for 563-355-0655, Harley Corin’s, 1708 State St., Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock stand-up comedy show; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160, University of Bettendorf, IA, 8:30pm Tue Dec 1 thru Tue Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Sat Dec information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Iowa’s Space/Place Theatre, 20 Davenport St., Mar 1. 12. Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 25 Circa21.com, Sat Feb 20. org, thru Mon Nov 30. Hunt for Murder, dinner and an interactive Christkindlmarkt, annual holiday market murder-mystery comedy with the It’s a Mystery featuring German nutcrackers, advent troupe, written by Patti Flaherty; $35 includes calendars, glass ornaments, chocolates and dinner and show; for information and to cookies, and more; free with $3-5 admission; reserve, call 563-344-9187, Skellington Manor for information, call 563-322-8844, German Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Island, IL, SkellingtonManor.com, 6pm Fri Mar Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, thru Sun Jan 3. 11. Winterscapes, exhibit featuring original, The After Hour, Andrew King hosts a live, winter-themed works by the female artists late-night talk show with area guests; $8-10; for of Artists Unlimited; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock for information, call 563-322-8844, German Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 10:30pm American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Fri Mar 11. Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, thru Sun Jan 3. Quad Cities Jewish Heritage, the exhibit tells the story of the first Jewish settlers in the Outlying Areas community and how they paved the way for additional Jews to be able to live and establish Richie Holliday, an evening with the themselves in the QC by creating cemeteries, standup comedian; $12-15; for information and study groups and synagogues; artifacts and tickets, call 319-362-8133, Penguin’s Comedy stories from the local Jewish population paint a Club - Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar picture of everyday life and a sense of how we Rapids, IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, 7:30pm can relate with our neighbors, and visitors will Fri Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28. also examine their contributions in the arts, Jeff Dunham: Perfectly Unbalanced, finance, business, medicine, and philanthropy; UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY comedian and ventriloquist on his national free with museum admission; for information, tour; $49.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam. IA, USCellularCenter.com, 7:30pm Thu Dec 3. org, thru Sun Jan 10. J.R. Brow, an evening with the standup German Advent Adventures, exhibit of comedian; $15-17; for information and tickets, QUAD CITIES artistic advent calendars made by community call 319-362-8133, Penguin’s Comedy Club - members; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, free with $3-5 admission; for information, call PenguinsComedyClub.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 4 563-322-8844, German American Heritage • Programs that fit your busy and Sat Dec 5. Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC. Nathan Timmel, an evening with the org, Tue Dec 1 thru Thu Dec 24. life – evening classes, online standup comedian; $15-17; for information and Living Advent Calendar Inaugural tickets, call 319-362-8133, Penguin’s Comedy Lighting Ceremony, presented by the German Club - Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar American Heritage Center and Creative Arts and self-paced Rapids, IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, 7:30pm Academy; each evening in December a new Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12. advent image will be revealed on the South Pete George, an evening with the standup facade of GAHC-Countdown to Christmas • Regionally accredited, comedian; $12-15; for information and tickets, Eve with this community art project;; for call 319-362-8133, Penguin’s Comedy Club - information, call 563-322-8844, German Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., non-profit, private university PenguinsComedyClub.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 18 Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, Tue Dec 1. and Sat Dec 19. Treats and Traditions, learn about German Michael Carbonaro, at 4 & 7pm; Christmas traditions and enjoy German treats • Easy transfer of up to performances with the actor, magician, in this class; register through Eastern lowa comedian, and improv artist; $27.50-30; for Community College; $11; for information, call information and tickets, call 319-362-8133, 563-322-8844, German American Heritage 90 college credits Penguin’s Comedy Club - Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC. Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, PenguinsComedyClub. org, 10am Tue Dec 15. com, Sun Dec 20. The Discovery of King Tut, 10,000 square The Wonder Bread Years, a Baby Boomer foot touring exhibition featuring more than • Classes start every 8 weeks salute to Americana with comedian Pat Hazell; 1,000 reproductions of treasures discovered in $15-30; for tickets and information, call 309- Tutankhamun’s Egyptian tomb; for information, 342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science • Dedicated faculty with Galesburg, IL, TheOrpheum.org, 7:30pm Sat Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam. Jan 30. org, Sat Mar 5 thru Wed Mar 16. Hooking Up with the Second City, the extensive teaching experience touring comedy troupe makes mirth out of missed connections, girls’-night-out adventures, and all the crazy things we do for love; $28.50-33.50; for tickets and information, MOVIES call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East November & December Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm Oklahoma!, 60th-anniversary screenings of Fri Feb 12 and Sat Feb 13. the musical classic at 2 & 7pm, Rave Cinemas The Improvised Shakespeare Company, YOUR DEGREE. Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., the Chicago-based comedians create a fully Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, Wed Nov 25. improvised play using the language and YOUR WAY. The Wiz, a screening of the Oscar-nominated themes of William Shakespeare; for tickets and musical updating of “The Wizard of Oz,” starring information, call 563-585-7469, John and Alice Diana Ross and Michael Jackson; includes free Butler Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage hot dogs, popcorn, and soda; an “At the Movies” Center, 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq. event presented by Royal Neighbors of America edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm Fri Feb 26. Chapter 20028 and the Semper Fidelis Club; APPLY TODAY! for information, call 800-627-4762, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 MUSEUMS Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, RoyalNeighbors. German Advent Adventures, exhibit of org, 5pm Wed Nov 25. artistic advent calendars made by community Fleshpot on 42nd Street, a screening of members; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; the 2014 horror film in the “Late Shift at the 1401 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 free with $3-5 admission; for information, call Grindhouse” series, FilmScene, 118 E. College 563-322-8844, German American Heritage St., Iowa City, IA, ICFilmScene.org, 10pm Wed 563-359-7111 • UIU.EDU/QCAPPLY Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC. Nov 25.

River Cities Reader Ad Quad Cities 4.55 x 8 10-30-2015.indd 1 10/30/2015 4:19:57 PM 26 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark. MOVIES com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 2. Aliyah, screening of the French drama in Music November & December the library’s Independent Movie Series; free; Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, animated for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island The Redstone Room feature intersperses Gibran’s celebrated poetry Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock November through March within a wide variety of animated sequences Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Dec by renowned filmmakers; a screening in the 3. family-themed Picture Show series; $2.50, RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream bout a year-and-a-half ago, I performed a FilmScene, 118 E. College St., Iowa City, IA, Bunny, the 1972 movie eviscerated by “Mystery little ditty at a Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse ICFilmScene.org, 3:30pm Thu Nov 26. Science Theater 3000”’s Michael J. Nelson, A Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, Rave Cinemas fundraising event. Not two songs later, the The Testament of Jason Kale, screening of a locally shot film by Christopher M. Carber; Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., beloved chanteuse Lynne Rothrock took 6pm reception, 7pm screening; free; for Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 7pm Thu Dec 3. the stage and delighted the crowd with her information, call 309-737-2066, Bucktown Up on the Wooftop, family movie about warm presence, sharp humor, and gorgeous Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, Santa’s talking dog Toby; a screening in the family-themed Picture Show series; $2.50, vocalizing. On January 30 of next year, in IA, Fri, Nov 27 Frozen, 3D screenings of the Oscar-winning FilmScene, 118 E. College St., Iowa City, IA, conjunction with its “Déjà Vu Rendezvous” animated musical; for information, call 563-324- ICFilmScene.org, 3:30pm Thu Dec 3. series, Davenport’s Redstone Room will host 1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker, a concert headlining not only Iowa Blues Hall W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Fri Nov Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet with 27 thru Sun Dec 27. choreography by George Balanchine, Rave of Fame inductee Ron DeWitte, but his jazz-, The Polar Express, 3D screenings of Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. pop-, and musical-theatre-performer spouse Suzy Bogguss - December 6 the Oscar-nominated holiday classic; for 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 12:55pm Lynne Rothrock. You know what this means? information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Sat Dec 5. Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias, I can officially say that I was once the opening Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Fri Nov 27 thru John Neumeier’s dramatic dance masterpiece act for someone who’s been booked at the Redstone Room. I’ve literally never felt Sun Dec 27. performed and broadcast from the Bolshoi cooler. Up on the Wooftop, family movie about Ballet in Moscow, Rave Cinemas Davenport But enough about me, because beyond the estimable DeWitte and Rockrock, Santa’s talking dog Toby; a screening in the 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 12:55pm Sun Dec 6. the Davenport venue’s wintertime lineup is going to be chockablock with family-themed Picture Show series; $2.50, FilmScene, 118 E. College St., Iowa City, IA, As I Dream, screening of a locally shot, outstanding musicians of nearly every stripe. The season begins with a jazzy ICFilmScene.org, 10am Sat Nov 28. family-friendly film by Christopher M. Carber; blast of rock, or maybe a rockin’ blast of jazz, in November 28’s engagement with Frozen Sing-Along Sunday, sing along with an art display by Asher Gray; 6:30pm doors, 7pm screening; free; for information, call Family Groove Company, preceded by an opening set with the country wizards with the Oscar-winning animated musical; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam 563-659-8213, DeWitt Operahouse Theatre, 712 of Frank F. Sydney’s Western Bandit Volunteers. Another two-fer lands with Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, 6th Ave., Dewitt, IA, Mon Dec 7 December 3’s booking of roots and Americana artists The Way Down Wanderers Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 4:15pm Sun Nov New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker, and Miles Over Mountains, while additional double-features are already lined 29 thru Sun Dec 27. Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet with choreography by George Balanchine, Rave up for 2016: the gifted progressive-rock and funk musicians of EGi and Dead Sino Cinema Series: Blind Massage, screening of the Lou Ye film in Mandarin with Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. Larry on January 29, and the soulful, blues-y, roots-y talents of Davina & the English subtitles; free; for information, call 309- 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 7pm Vagabonds and The Appleseed Collective on February 12. 200-0978, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, Thu Dec 10. Speaking of 2016, next March will be coming in like a lion – musically- IL, RozzTox.com, 8pm Sun Nov 29. Met Opera: The Magic Flute, Julie Taymor’s Roman Holiday, screenings of the 1953 hit production of Mozart’s opera presented in speaking, at any rate – with a pair of eagerly anticipated Redstone Room concerts. romantic comedy with Audrey Hepburn a shortened English-language version, Rave On March 9, An Evening with Christian Howes will boast the virtuosic gifts of and Gregory Peck at 2 & 7pm, Rave Cinemas Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. a musician whom the Minneapolis Tribune called “arguably the most intriguing Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 12:55pm Sat Dec 12. young violinist in jazz,” and whom the Jazz Journalist Association nominated Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, Sun Nov 29 and Wed Dec 2. Weekend Movie, see a 1977 science- for its citation “Violinist of the Year.” March 15’s An Evening with Albert Branagh Theatre: The Winter’s Tale, fiction film set in a galaxy far, far away; free; Cummings, meanwhile, will find the hugely acclaimed blues guitarist touring in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf support of his latest release Someone Like You, and demonstrating exactly why production of William Shakespeare’s dramatic Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 2pm he’s served as opening act for the legendary likes of B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and comedy, starring Sir Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, Rave Cinemas Davenport Sat Dec 12. Buddy Guy. 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream More musical magic can be found next year in the Redstone Room’s February IA, Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 7:30pm Mon Bunny, the 1972 movie eviscerated by “Mystery Science Theater 3000”’s Michael J. Nelson, 27 concert with Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Nicolas David, a 2012 Nov 30. Holiday, screening held in commemoration Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, Rave Cinemas Team CeeLo contestant on TV’s The Voice, while this year comes to a close with of Cary Grant’s passing away in Davenport; Bob Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Blue Year’s Eve, a December 31 celebration boasting performances by Juliana & King from the Classic Film Society will give a Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 7:30pm Tue Dec the Soul Purpose Band, Ernie Peniston, Hal Reed, and Ellis Kell & Friends. But short introduction, and refreshments will be 15. Afternoon Classic Films, relax while before the venue bids adieu to 2015, patrons will also be treated to a country- brownies baked by librarian Hedy Hustedde using a Katharine Hepburn family recipe; free; Henry Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, themed holiday treat in December 6’s Suzy Bogguss: Swingin’ Little Christmas for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Katherine Hepburn, and some of your all- and, performing with opening troubadour Dan Tedesco, a 2014 Blues Music Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., time favorites deliver the glitter and grit of Award winner in December 19’s night with former Trampled Under Foot vocalist Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm yesteryear’s Hollywood; free; for information, Mon Nov 30. call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library Danielle Nicole. Everyone’s A Critic, screenings at 6 & - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Plus, on December 22, the Redstone Room will host a debuting seasonal 7:15pm of an unannounced documentary that Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm event titled Winter Solstice featuring Dixon’s Violin, which finds the visionary has never before been seen at the Putnam; Wed Dec 16. Holiday Movies, watch your favorite violinist performing in an evening that sounds like a sure-fire cure for holiday after the film, everyone will get the opportunity to become a critic by rating their experience; seasonal movies while enjoying a warm cup stress. There’ll be a presentation on “the Shamanic Journey” with Kathleen the film that scores the highest will then of cocoa; all movies will be G or PG rated Collins, music therapy with EmJay, massage, yoga, health-product vendors, be brought back for a full run; $7 includes with different titles shown throughout the Reiki self-healing led by musician Lars Rehnberg ... . Hey, wait a second – I once the film, a small popcorn, and small soda; day; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., emceed a Reader anniversary party that Lars and his band Ragaman played at. for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am That means I’ve now been the opening act for two talents the Redstone Room has Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Tue Dec 1. Mon Dec 21. booked. Feeling even cooler now! Roman Holiday, screenings of the 1953 Winter Favorite Movies, bring the kids and catch your favorite winter movies on the big But more-than-enough about me. For more on the Redstone Room’s schedule romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck at 2 & 7pm, Rave Cinemas screen; all movies will be G or PG rated, with this winter, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org. – Mike Schulz Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., different titles shown throughout the day; free; Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com,Tue Dec 1. for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Met Opera: Lulu Encore, Berg’s femme- Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 fatale opera directed by artist William Kentridge, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 27 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards. com, 10am Tue Dec 29. - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, net, 4pm Sun Jan 10. Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Wed Feb 17. 7pm Sat Dec 19. minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; January thru March Women of Faith: An Amazing Joyful Quad City Mallards vs. Indy Fuel, minor- for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, Journey, celebration of the country’s largest league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Independent Movie Night, enjoy a film annual non-denominational Christian women’s tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 7pm Fri Jan 15. with a discussion afterward; in French with conference, Thu. 7pm, Sat. 12:55pm; Rave 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, English subtitles, may contain adult content; Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 7pm Sat Dec 26. minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, Thu Feb Quad City Mallards vs. Evansville IceMen, for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., 18 and Sat Feb 20. minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:45pm Independent Movie Night, enjoy a film for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 4pm Sun Jan 17. Thu Jan 7. with a discussion afterward; in French with 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush, Recent Releases, join us as we watch all English subtitles, may contain adult content; 6:30pm Wed Dec 30. minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; the newest DVD releases; free; for information, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:45pm 6:30pm Wed Feb 3. Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri January thru March Thu Mar 3. Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush, Jan 8. Quad City Mallards vs. Allen Americans, Wales Land of Song, 1 & 7pm screenings minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Winter Film Festival Screening, a special minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; in the museum’s World Adventure Series, for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, display and movies shown on the hour from for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, presented by Monty Brown; $6.50-10; for 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, 10am-3pm on Sat. & Sun., and at 1pm on Mon.; 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam 7pm Fri Feb 5. free; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 202, 7pm Sat Jan 2. Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Quad City Mallards vs. Cincinnati Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Tue Mar 8. Cyclones, minor-league professional ice 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, NPS.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Komets, minor-league professional ice hockey; Recent Releases, join us as we watch all hockey; $10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Jan 9 thru Mon Mar 14. $10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless the newest DVD releases; free; for information, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, Met Opera: Les Pecheurs de Perles, HD Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards. call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Fri Feb 19. broadcast of Bizet’s operatic masterpiece net, 7pm Fri Jan 8. - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Quad City Mallards vs. Cincinnati subtitled “The Pearl Fishers”, Rave Cinemas The Original Harlem Globetrotters, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri Cyclones, minor-league professional ice Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., slapstick comedy and athletic grace with the Mar 11. hockey; $10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 11:55am Sat legendary basketball team; $21.50-98.50; for Movie Night, free; for information, call i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, Jan 16. tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 563-344-4179; Bettendorf Public Library, MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Sat Feb 20. Persepolis, Oscar-nominated animated film 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush, about a young Iranian girl during the Islamic 7pm Sat Jan 9. BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6pm Tue Mar 15. minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Revolution; free; for information, call 563-344- The Original Harlem Globetrotters, Afternoon Classic Films, relax while for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning slapstick comedy and athletic grace with the Henry Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. legendary basketball team; $26.50-86.50; Katherine Hepburn, and some of your all- 7pm Fri Feb 26. com, 6pm Tue Jan 19. for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic time favorites deliver the glitter and grit of Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush, Afternoon Classic Films, relax while Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, yesteryear’s Hollywood; free; for information, minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Henry Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 2pm Sun Jan 10. call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, Katherine Hepburn, and some of your all- Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, time favorites deliver the glitter and grit of Komets, minor-league professional ice hockey; Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm 7pm Sat Feb 27. yesteryear’s Hollywood; free; for information, $10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Wed Mar 16 call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jan 20. Met Opera: Les Pecheurs de Perles, HD SPORTS broadcast of Bizet’s operatic masterpiece November & December subtitled “The Pearl Fishers”, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 6:30pm Wed minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Jan 20. for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, Bolshoi Ballet: Taming of the Shrew, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot’s 7pm Fri Nov 27. adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, Rave Quad City Mallards vs. Cincinnati Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. Cyclones, minor-league professional ice 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 12:55pm hockey; $10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Sun Jan 24. i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, Met Opera: Turandot, Franco Zeffirelli’s MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Sat Nov 28. production of Puccini’s opera conducted by Quad City Mallards vs. Indy Fuel, minor- Paolo Carignani, Sat. 11:55am, Wed. 6:30pm; league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, Sat 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Jan 30 and Wed Feb 3. 4pm Sun Nov 29. Independent Movie Night, enjoy a film Caged Aggression XVI: The Aftermath, with a discussion afterward; in French with touring event featuring MMA bouts English subtitles, may contain adult content; between over 30 amateur and professional free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock fighters; $30-60; for information, e-mail Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th [email protected], Davenport St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, Thu Feb 4. CagedAggressionEvents.com, 7pm Sat Dec 5. Recent Releases, join us as we watch all MVC VS. MAC Women’s Basketball the newest DVD releases; free; for information, Double-Header, as part of the Missouri call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library Valley Conference/Mid-American Conference - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Challenge, the Northern Iowa Panthers will Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri take on Akron at 1pm, while the Illinois State Feb 12. Redbirds face Northern Illinois at 3:30pm; $7; Movie Night, free; for information, call for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 1pm Sun Dec 13. BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6pm Tue Feb 16. Quad City Mallards vs. Wheeling Nailers, Afternoon Classic Films, relax while minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Henry Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, Katherine Hepburn, and some of your all- 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, time favorites deliver the glitter and grit of 7pm Fri Dec 18. yesteryear’s Hollywood; free; for information, Quad City Mallards vs. Wheeling Nailers, 28 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Block, 30th St., Rock Island, IL, 5am Thu Dec 3. 10:30am Sun Dec 6. St. Ambrose University Winter 2015 SPORTS First Friday in LeClaire, featuring fun food Come to the Quiet: Darkness, $20; for Commencement, undergraduate and graduate and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River information and to register, call 563-336-8414 students receive their degrees; free, Davenport January thru March Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, or e-mail [email protected]., Our Lady RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, SAU. edu/commencement, 11am Sat Dec 19. Quad City Mallards vs. Utah Grizzlies, live music at the Faithful Pilot with Bobby Ray of the Prairie Retreat, 2664 145th Ave, Near The National Acrobats and Circus of minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Bunch, restaurant specials, and many shops Wheatland, IA, CHMIowa.org, 9:30am Wed Dec the People’s Republic of China, colorfully for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, open late, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, 9. costumed acrobats and contortionists defy 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Dec 4. Holiday Bus Tour, enjoy the historic charm gravity with impressive circus and gravity- 6:30pm Wed Mar 2. Christmas in the Village, featuring live of Galena while exploring their unique shops defying acrobatic and aerial acts, such as solo Quad City Mallards vs Cincinnati Cyclones, music, trolley rides, a petting zoo, children’s and dining at one of their many cafes; a visit trapeze, aerial silk, diving through rings, feet minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; activities, visits from Santa, Saturday-night to the Sinsinawa Mound Center will include juggling with umbrellas, unicycles, adagio for Mar 4. fireworks, and carolers strolling throughout the a tour of the historical museum & chapel and of four, grand martial arts, and many more; Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder, downtown area; free, Village of East Davenport, shopping in their gift gallery; dinner will be $15-38; for tickets and information, call 641- minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; Davenport, IA, VillageOfEastDavenport.com, at the Hotel Julien in Dubuque, followed by a 472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 6pm Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5. scenic drive through the holiday light display Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net, Christmas in LeClaire, annual event at Louis Murphy Park’s winter wonderland; Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm 7pm Fri Mar 5. featuring strolling Santas, children’s activities, $95-110; for tickets and information, call 309- food and drink specials, trolley rides, book- 794-0991, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Sat Dec 19. signings with Blake Ross, and more; for Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCGardens.com, 7:30am Eight-Day Trip to the Pacific Northwest information, call Joyce at 563-289-4205 or Thu Dec 10. & California, register by December 21 for OTHER EVENTS Diane at 563-370-3509, Downtown LeClaire, 5th Annual Cookie Walk, cookies and trip taking place June 26 - July 3; highlights of this trip include Seattle, Mount St. Helens November & December LeClaire, IA, VisitLeClaire.com, Fri Dec 4 thru bars will be available for $6/pound; other Sun Dec 6. items available incude candies, snacks, and Visitor Center, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award- baked goods; for information, call 563-386- Portland Spirit Cruise, Newport, Bandon State Quad City Arts fundraiser featuring 100 winning performers from across the Midwest; 5278 or e-mail [email protected], New Hope Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, designer trees, 14 special events, the largest $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786- Presbyterian Church, 4209 W Locust St, Avenue of the Giants, and San Francisco; price helium balloon parade in the Midwest, and 7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Davenport, IA, CUQCA.org, 9pm Sat Dec 12. includes round trip air from the Quad City more; $3-10; closed for Thanksgiving; for Ave., Rock Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, Season of Light Planetarium Show, a Airport; reservations and $250 deposit due information, call 309-793-1213, Davenport 8pm Fri Dec 4. multimedia planetarium show that uses the December 21, final payment due Apr. 26; for RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, Believe Women’s Christmas Event, enjoy sky projector, astronomical images, music and tickets and information, call Andy Koski at QuadCityArts/festivaloftrees, Wed Nov 25 thru an elegant, holiday-themed evening of drama, narration, all projected onto a 30-foot dome 309-762-8800, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 Sun Nov 29. dance, music, dinner, and dessert; $10-12; for to tell the story of how holiday traditions are 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCGardens.com, Mon A Feast of Plenty, a free traditional information, call 563-391-4519, Prince of Peace connected to the sky above; led by planetarium Dec 21. Thanksgiving dinner; if you would like to bring Lutheran Church, 415 W. 53rd St., Davenport, director Dr. Lee Carkner; weekdays at 7pm, Happy Hour Wine Tasting, $15/person; a dish to pass, please do, but it is not required; IA, POPQC.org/#/believe, 5:30pm Sat Dec 5. Sat. & Sun. at 2pm; free; for information and for information, call 563-729-1035, 129 Coffee for information and to volunteer, call 309-786- Holiday Book Sale, buy a new Rock Island to reserve, call 309-794-7318, John Deere & Wine Bar, 129 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire, IA, 2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd Library book bag and fill it to the top for Planetarium - Augustana College, 820 38th Facebook.com/pages/129/138916382868336, St., Rock Island, IL, BroadwayQC.org, noon Thu $10, or buy one book, get one book free; for Street, Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Sat 5pm Tue Dec 29. Nov 26. information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Dec 12 thru Fri Dec 18. Bottom’s Up Quad City Burlesque: Best Thanksgiving Day Service, all are invited Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Marriage Spirituality, led by Daryl and Pat of Show, New Year’s Eve performance with to attend; free; for information, e-mail Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 9am Sat Fortin; a day of reflection on what it means to the area burlesque artists and comedians; for [email protected], Gethsemane Dec 5. live out your marriage vocation with God as the tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. Lutheran Church, 2410 E. 32nd St., Davenport, Quad Cities Food Hub Annual Trivia Night third partner, and a day for prayer, talks, walks 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock IA, Gethsemane144.org, 9am Thu Nov 26. Fundraiser, 10 rounds of 10 questions each, and conversation on how to grow together Island, IL, Circa21.com, Thu Dec 31. Bottom’s Up Quad City Burlesque: Komic with the 1st-place team getting $160 and spiritually as a couple; the day concludes with Kahn, the area burlesque artists and comedians 2nd place getting $80; $10/person, 8 players/ Mass at 4pm with Msgr. Frank Henricksen; $40/ in a salute to emcee Joshua Kahn; $18-20; for table; with door prizes, raffles, and games; couple; for information and to register, call January thru March tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. refreshments available for purchase, no outside 563-336-8414 or e-mail [email protected]., First Friday in LeClaire, featuring fun food 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock beverages allowed; for information and to Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 2664 145th Ave, and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri register, call 563-265-2455, Freight House, 421 Near Wheatland, IA, CHMIowa.org, 9am Sat Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28. W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, QCFoodHub.com, Dec 12. live music, restaurant specials, and many shops College Hill Small Business Saturday, 7pm Sat Dec 5. Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, open late, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, support local businesses at the top of the hill; Volunteer Service Day, work on various tabletop games with a twist for classic grown- VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Jan 1. for information, call 309-786-3511, Rock Island projects around the marsh with friends and up gamers; join the fun and meet some new Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, College Hill District, 1200/1300 Block, 30th St., family, Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 people, play your favorite tabletop games, and tabletop games with a twist for classic grown- Rock Island, IL, Sat Nov 28. Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.org, have the chance to learn a few new ones; free; up gamers; join the fun and meet some new Small Business Saturday, Downtown 9am Sat Dec 5. for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport people, play your favorite tabletop games, and LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, VisitLeClaire.com, Sat Nov High Tea, enjoy a high tea in a beautiful Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 have the chance to learn a few new ones; free; 28. Italianate home that features 12-foot ceilings, Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Christmas at the Village, visit with Santa ornate gold crown moldings, five marble com, 5:30pm Wed Dec 16. Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 in the General Store, and enjoy cookies and fireplaces, magnificent chandeliers and two Advent Taize’ Vigil Service, with Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. hot drinks, live music, letters to Santa, crafts, large winding staircases; learn about the special guest artist David Haas; Taize is an com, 5:30pm Wed Jan 20. games, and more; free with a donation of history of high tea during your three course tea; ecumenical movement, drawing Christians World’s Toughest Rodeo, touring event nonperishable goods for the North Scott Food $10, Geneseo Historical Museum, 205 S. State of all denominations together in unified and featuring bull riding, saddle bronc riding, Pantry; for information, call 563-328-3283, St., Geneseo, IL, https://Web.Extension.Illinois. compassionate prayer; all people of faith are bareback riding, barrel racing, comedy, Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13163, 11am invited to participate; free; for information competitions, and more; $9.50-60; for tickets, St., Long Grove, IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/ Sat Dec 5. and to register, call 563-336-8414 or e-mail call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River conservation, noon Sun Nov 29. Puzzle Exhange, trade your old puzzles for [email protected]., Our Lady of the Prairie Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Challenge Entertainment Trivia Night, on “new” ones; free; for information, call 309-755- Retreat, 2664 145th Ave, Near Wheatland, IA, Jan 22 and Sat Jan 23. Mondays; cash prizes for first and second place, 3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, CHMIowa.org, 6:30pm Wed Dec 16. Fairmount Street Library 10th prizes for third place; free; for information, call SilvisLibrary.org, 2pm Sat Dec 5. Speakeasy Trivia Night w/ Mr. Trivia, Anniversary Celebration, free; for information, 309-797-8384, Governor’s Pub & Grill - Moline, 19th Century Christmas, annual event at 3rd Thu. of the month; for tickets and call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 2180 53rd St., Moline, IL, 8:30pm Mon Nov 30 the center and Deere-Wiman House, featuring information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, thru Mon Dec 28. live music, children’s crafts, face painting, ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Sat Jan 23. Project Chocolate, event featuring sweet displays, entertainers, refreshments, and a visit Circa21.com, Thu Dec 17, thru Thu Feb 18. Sammy Cortino: Magic to Rock a New and savory chocolate creations made by Quad from Santa; free; for information, call 309-743- Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Generation, an evening with one of the City vendors, in a fundraiser for The Project 2701, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Christmas, the electro-luminescent artists youngest internationally touring magicians in of the Quad Cities; funds raised will provide Moline, IL, ButterworthCenter.com, noon Sun perform a magical and captivating tale of history; $15-21; for tickets and information, call holiday presents for children who are affected Dec 6. family, friendship and hope set to timeless 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for by or living with HIV/AIDS; $10, ages 6 & under St. Ambrose University McMullen Awards, holiday hits; $21-38; for tickets, call 800-745- the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention free; for information, call 309-762-5433, Jumer’s one of the highest honors given by the 3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Casino & Hotel, 777 Jumer Dr., Rock Island, IL, university; join us for the Feast of St. Ambrose IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec 18. Sat Jan 23. TPQC.org, 6pm Tue Dec 1. Mass; all are welcome; free; for information, call Quad City Lip Sync Battle, for tickets and St. Ambrose University Trivia Night, College Hill Holiday Walk, area-wide event 563-333-6290 or e-mail [email protected], Christ information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa gather a team of eight for a night of brainy fun: featuring holiday decorations, sales discounts, the King Chapel - St. Ambrose University, 518 ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, 10 rounds of 10 questions; $64-80/table; for and more; for information, call 309-786-3511, W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/alumni, Circa21.com, Fri Dec 18. Rock Island College Hill District, 1200/1300 Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 29 information, contact Paige Nagle at 563-333- tabletop games with a twist for classic grown- 6285 or e-mail [email protected], Rogalski up gamers; join the fun and meet some new Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust people, play your favorite tabletop games, and St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/alumni, 6pm Sat have the chance to learn a few new ones; free; Jan 30. for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner, Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Davenport Country Club, 25500 Valley Drive, Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Pleasant Valley, IA, VisitLeClaire.com, Sat Jan com, 5:30pm Wed Mar 16. 30. First Friday in LeClaire, featuring fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, LECTURES live music, restaurant specials, and many shops open late, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, December VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Feb 5. Iran: Foe or Possible Friend?, Dr. Art Pitz Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award- delivers the third presentation in the four-part winning performers from across the Midwest; lecture series “The Middle East,” co-hosted $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786- by Rock Island Public Library and Moline 7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Public Library, and sponsored by the Jewish Ave., Rock Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, Federation of the Quad Cities; an in-depth 8pm Fri Feb 5. look at topics straight out of news headlines; Quad City Lip Sync Battle, for tickets and free; for information, call 309-732-7323, information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Tue Dec 1. Circa21.com, Sat Feb 6. Lifelong Learner Lunch: Sounds of the Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, Season, presentation geared toward ages 55 tabletop games with a twist for classic grown- and older, but learners of all ages are welcome; up gamers; join the fun and meet some new the Davenport Central High School choir will people, play your favorite tabletop games, and perform; $22; for information and to register, have the chance to learn a few new ones; free; call 309-796-8223, Abbey Station, 3031 5th for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Ave., Rock Island, IL, BHC.edu/lifelong, 11:30am Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Tue Dec 1. Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Folktales and Fables: Gender Stereotypes com, 5:30pm Wed Feb 17. in Children’s Literature, in room #310; First Friday in LeClaire, featuring fun food presented by Danielle Beliveau-Derion, and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River assistant professor of education; one of the Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, TEA Talks series sponsored by the women’s live music, restaurant specials, and many shops and gender studies department; free; for open late, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, information, e-mail daniellebeliveau-Derion@ VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Mar 4. augustana.edu, Augustana College’s Old Main, Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award- 3600 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/ winning performers from across the Midwest; arts, 4pm Wed Dec 2. $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786- Lifelong Learner Lunch: Sounds of the 7733 ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Season, presentation geared toward ages 55 Ave., Rock Island, IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, and older, but learners of all ages are welcome; 8pm Fri Mar 4. teh Davenport Central High School choir will Quad City Lip Sync Battle, for tickets and perform; $22; for information and to register, information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa call 309-796-8223, Abbey Station, 3031 5th ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Ave., Rock Island, IL, BHC.edu/lifelong, 11:30am Circa21.com, Fri Mar 5. Fri Dec 4. Wine at the Warehouse, wine tasting event Concert Conversations, learn about the with Dimitri and Kathy Papageorgiou in a Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” benefit for St. Ambrose University scholarships; event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark for information, contact Bobby Harris at 563- Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for 333-6290 or [email protected]; 1735 W. information, call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre, Third St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/alumni 4pm 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 7pm Sat Mar 5. Sat Dec 5. Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, 30 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Mar 2. Concert Conversations, learn about the LECTURES Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” December event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for St. Ambrose and Growth in the Christian information, call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre, Life, featuring Fr. David Voprada; for 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 7pm information, e-mail [email protected], Sat Mar 5. Christ the King Chapel - St. Ambrose University, Concert Conversations, learn about the 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” 4:30pm Sun Dec 6. event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark Concert Conversations, learn about the Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for IL, QCSO.org, 1pm Sun Feb 6. information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, Catholic Studies Lecture, the annual Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, lecture is delivered by Monsignor Kevin IL, QCSO.org, 1pm Sun Dec 6. Irwin from the Catholic University of America Quad-City Jewish History Lecture, Dr. Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Arthur Pitz will trace Quad City Jewish history Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/alumni, 7pm from its earliest days on each side of the river, Tue Mar 8. discussing problems and issues faced by early Jewish immigrants to the area; he will also discuss how the Jewish community developed COURSES and the many contributions Jewish residents made to the Quad City culture, even though November & December it never numbered more than a few thousand Fresh Fall Centerpiece, learn to design individuals, how the Holocaust impacted the Flashdance: The Musical @ Adler Theatre - March 15 beautiful floral arrangements for your home community, and how survivors found new or train for an entry-level position as a floral lives and were welcomed; free; for information, 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover National Historic Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, designer; $56; free; for information and to call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, NPS. IL, QCSO.org, 1pm Sun Feb 7. register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, gov/heho, 7pm Wed Jan 13. Black Hawk College Lifelong Learner - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm Mon Dec 7. Financial Aid Presentation, free; for Lunch: The Basics of Jewish Beliefs, enjoy BHC.edu, 5:45pm Wed Nov 25. Persecuted Minorities in the Middle East, information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public a kosher lunch and learn about Jewish Affirmative Action Plan Workshop, Dr. Art Pitz delivers the fourth presentation Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. traditions and Jewish practice from Rabbi Dec. 1 & 2; participants will receive the tools in the four-part lecture series “The Middle com, 6:30pm Thu Jan 14. Jeffre Lipschultz; learn about the significance needed to write a federally-sound affirmative East,” co-hosted by Rock Island Public Library Trax from the Stax, attendees can expect of keeping kosher, putting on Tefillin (Prayer action plan from start to finish, including the and Moline Public Library, and sponsored by to hear music, stories, and information about Boxes), wrapping the Tallit (Prayer Shawl), preparation of all critical statistical analysis; the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities; an the artist or musical style being presented; free; covering the head, studying Torah and more; MRA members: $460, non-members: $665; in-depth look at topics straight out of news for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf the biblical and historical background of each for information and to register, contact Kathy headlines; free; for information, call 309-732- Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., practice and insight into its contemporary use Riley at 309-277-4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet. 7323, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm and significance will be discussed; 11:30am org, MRA - Iowa/Western Illinois Division, 3800 Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Tue Dec 8. Thu Jan 21. lunch, 12:15 presentation; $23; for information Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100, Moline, IL, www. Financial Aid Presentation, free; for Ghost Hunting FUN-01, with ghost hunter and to register, call 309-796-8223, Tri-City MRANet.org, 8am Tue Dec 1. information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Aaron G. Thompson; a dinner and presentation Jewish Center, 2715 30th St., Rock Island, IL, Advanced Floral Design II, Wednesdays Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. that will end will a small group paranormal BHC.edu, 11:30am Tue Feb 9. thru Dec. 16; learn to design beautiful floral com, 6:30pm Thu Dec 10. investigation of the building, Quarters 1, Rock Rocky Mountain, lectures about geology arrangements for your home or train for an The Revolution Will Wear Pink Bunny Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, GhostCrier.com, in our national park with Dr. Richard Baker, entry-level position as a floral designer; $144; Ears: Bob’s Burgers and Birth Order Fri Jan 22. a professor emeritus in the Geoscience free; for information and to register, call 309- Theory, presented by Dr. Margaret France; Creation Studio Residency: I Hate Critics Department at University of Iowa; free; for 796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City one of the TEA Talks series sponsored by the Podcast, Sean is a professional movie critic, information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, women’s and gender studies department; Bob is a music writer, Josh is a film fan, and National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West 5:45pm Wed Dec 2. free; for information, e-mail MargaretFrance@ together they record a weekly podcast about Branch, IA, NPS.gov/heho, 7pm Wed Feb 10. Introductory Beekeeping: First Year and augustana.edu, Carlsson Evald Hall - Augustana movies; stop in after their recording has ended, Trax from the Stax, attendees can expect Beyond, Dec. 2 & 9, with a refresher course College, 3601 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, ask a question about equipment, talk about to hear music, stories, and information about February 24 from 8:30am-noon; with instructor Augustana.edu/arts, 4pm Wed Dec 16. your favorite podcatcher, or ask, “What in the the artist or musical style being presented; free; Tim Wilbanks, a fifth-generation beekeeper Senior Day, local radio talent and singer world is a podcast?”; free; for information, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf and owner of the Kalona Honey Co.; designed Jack Carey will perform holiday and patriotic call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., for beginners and those who have some songs; refreshments will be served after the 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm experience; $45-50; for information and to program; free; for information, call 563-344- BettendorfLibrtary.com, 11am Sat Jan 23. Thu Feb 18. register, call 309-756-9978, Deere-Wiman 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning World Affairs Council: The Relevance of World Affairs Council: Commercial Rule of Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. Persian Literature in Iran Today, presented by Law, presented by Henry F. Marquard, Attorney https://Web.Extension.Illinois.edu/registration/ com, 1:30pm Thu Dec 17. Dr. Cyrus Zargar, Associate Professor of Religion and Vice President of Stanley Consultants; free; ?RegistrationID=13151, 8:30am Wed Dec 2. Trax from the Stax, attendees can expect at Augustana College; free; for information, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Principles of Leadership Excellence Series: to hear music, stories, and information about call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Module 6 – Leading Change and Putting it the artist or musical style being presented; free; 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm All Together, learn the skills, behaviors, and for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm Tue Jan 26. Tue Feb 23. knowledge needed for effective, successful Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Justice for All? Impacts of Implicit Racial Sylvan Slough, Fact and Fiction, professor leadership; MRA members: $495, non- Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 7pm Bias in Social Work Practice, featuring Curt Roseman presents a talk on the natural, members: $655; for information and to register, Thu Dec 17. Professor of Social Work Chris Martin; free; historical, and industrial historical significance contact Kathy Riley at 309-277-4186 or Kathy. for information, contact Christie Holdridge of Sylvan Slough, including its place in the [email protected], MRA - Iowa/Western Illinois January thru March at 563-333-3911 or holdridgechristinal@sau. development of Moline, its role in water power Division, 3800 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100, edu, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., to industry, and the multiple bridges that Moline, IL, www.MRANet.org, 8am Thu Dec 3. Begin Genealogy Here, we’ll provide an Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 1pm Thu Feb 4. connected it to the mainland; in our fiction Time Management, learn time overview of how we can help, with a tour of Concert Conversations, learn about the angle, local author Chuck Oestreich joins us management techniques that get to the how to use the genealogical resources we offer, Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” to present a short reading from his fictional heart of reducing pressure levels, maintaining from computers and online tools to microfilm event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark work, Sylvan Slough, and discuss what inspired harmony, and increasing productivity; explore room, stacks and our local history room; free; Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for him to make this small island the setting of his how to use different technologies as time for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island information, call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre, second book; free; for information, call 309-732- management tools; conquer and identify Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 7pm 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, the critical time wasters that take you from Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Wed Jan Sat Feb 6. 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. your priorities: $250, non-members: $340; 13. Concert Conversations, learn about the org, 2pm Thu Feb 25. for information and to register, contact Kathy Death Valley, lectures about geology in our Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” Folwell Lecture, delivered by Thomas Weiss Riley at 309-277-4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet. national park with Dr. Richard Baker, a professor event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark from the Graduate Center, CUNY; free, Rogalski org, MRA - Iowa/Western Illinois Division, 3800 emeritus in the Geoscience Department at Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100, Moline, IL, www. University of Iowa; free; for information, call information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/justice, 1pm Wed MRANet.org, 8am Tue Dec 8. Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 31 Project Management: Managing Project 3rd St., Suite # 140, Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, issues, and more; free; for information, call 309- the support of area scholars and interested Communication, Dec. 14 & 15; tools and 8:30am Tue Feb 2. 786-2631 or e-mail broadway@broadwayqc. co-learners; refreshments provided, cash bar approaches for influencing outcomes, St. Ambrose University Winter Visit Day, org, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd available; free; for information, call 309-762- negotiating results and managing conflicts; register today for a special winter visit; bring St., Rock Island, IL, BroadwayQC.org, 10:45am 9202 or e-mail [email protected], Moline $695; for information, contact Stacy Banfield, at your boots for a winter wonderland tour; free; Sun Nov 29 thru Sun Mar 13. Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave., Moline, IL, 563-333-5720 or [email protected], SAU Downtown for information, contact Hilary Callas at 563- East Moline/Silvis Kiwanis Club, on QCInstitute.org, 7pm Thu Dec 3 thru Thu Mar Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, 333-6300 or [email protected], Rogalski Center Mondays; help celebrate the club’s 60th 10. Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am Mon Dec - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., anniversary of community service; for Citizens to Reform Animal Control, on the 14. Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 8:45am Mon Feb 15. information, contact Mike Laufenberg at second and last Mon. of the month; review Christianity, Part II, and Conclusion, a class FYI Night at Black Hawk College, in [email protected], Genesis Medical and discuss the changing of animal-control in the year-long “Exploring World Religions” Building 4, second floor, Hawk’s Nest; staff Center, Silvis, 855 Illini Dr, Silvis, IL, Kiwanis.org, laws with Cheryl Draeger; for information, series; free; for information, e-mail office@ members and current students will discuss 6pm Mon Nov 30 thru Mon Mar 14. call 563-508-1852 or 563-676-8956, or e-mail uucqc.org or call 563-359-0816, Unitarian topics such as financial aid, how to register for Women’s Bible Study Group, on Mondays; [email protected] or Universalist Church of the Quad Cities, 3707 classes, and what support systems are available for information, call 563-324-9560, Downtown [email protected], Hy-Vee - East Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, UUCQC.org, to help make your college career successful; for Central Perk, 226 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Kimberly, 1823 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA, 6:30pm Mon Dec 21. information, contact Gabriella Hurtado at 309- DowntownCentralPerk.com, 7pm Mon Nov 30 noon Mon Dec 14 thru Mon Mar 14. TechnoHelp, learn & ask questions about 796-5341 or [email protected], Black Hawk thru Mon Mar 14. Citizens to Reform the Department of a variety of technology related topics; each College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; enjoy Human Services, on the second and last session will begin with a short presentation Moline, IL, BHC.edu/go, 6pm Tue Feb 16. knitting and crocheting by the fireside at Mon. of the month; review and discuss the followed by time where a librarian will be Tap the Sap, learn tree identification, this fun weekly even; volunteers are there to DHS with Cheryl Draeger; for information, available to answer questions & help to selection, drilling, tapping, collection and help you learn how to knit, and supplies are call 563-508-1852 or 563-676-8956, or e-mail troubleshoot devices; free; for information, call boiling; see how to use simple equipment provided; all knitted items are donated to [email protected] or 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. and view examples of past and present local charities; free; for information, call 563- [email protected], Hy-Vee - East Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. sap collection techniques; for information, 326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Kimberly, 1823 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA, com, 5pm Tue Dec 22. call 319-523-8381, Toolesboro Indian Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. noon Mon Dec 14 thru Mon Mar 14. Mounds, 6568 Toolesboro Ave., Wapello, IA, com, 6:30pm Tue Dec 1 thru Tue Mar 15. LouisaCountyConservation.org, 1pm Sat Feb Independent Scholars Evening, on January thru March 20. Thursdays; a free-standing, public forum for TechnoHelp, learn & ask questions about PaCE Information Night, learn more a variety of technology related topics; each about the variety of programs and classes session will begin with a short presentation offered by Black Hawk College Professional followed by time where a librarian will be and Continuing Education; talk with PaCE available to answer questions & help to coordinators to determine if a class is right for troubleshoot devices; free; for information, call you; spring schedules will be available, and 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. registration will be open during this event; for Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. information, call 309-796-8223, Geneseo Public com, 5pm Tue Feb 23. Library, 218 S State St, Geneseo, IL, BHC.edu, Program Management, this fast-paced 4:30pm Tue Jan 19. class will cover attributes of an effective PaCE Information Night, learn more program manager through a typical program about the variety of programs and classes containing multiple projects and operations; offered by Black Hawk College Professional $395; for information, contact Stacy Banfield, at and Continuing Education; talk with PaCE 563-333-5720 or [email protected], SAU Downtown coordinators to determine if a class is right for Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, you; spring schedules will be available, and Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am Fri Mar 4. registration will be open during this event; for Managing Project Teams, Mar. 8 & 9; information, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk focusing on the complex skills required to College Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the work with people, including managing project Cities, East Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 4:30pm Wed teams at the highest performance levels; $695; Jan 20. for information, contact Stacy Banfield, at PaCE Information Night, learn more 563-333-5720 or [email protected], SAU Downtown about the variety of programs and classes Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, offered by Black Hawk College Professional Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am Fri Mar 4. and Continuing Education; talk with PaCE St. Ambrose University Spring Visit Day, coordinators to determine if a class is right for register today for a special winter visit; juniors you; spring schedules will be available, and can get a head start on their search; free; for registration will be open during this event; for information, contact Hilary Callas at 563- information, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk 333-6300 or [email protected], Rogalski Center College Adult Learning Center, 4610 Blackhawk - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Commons Dr., Rock Island, IL, BHC.edu, 4:30pm Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 8:45am Wed Mar 9. Thu Jan 21. FYI Night at Black Hawk College, in Business Analysis Essentials, the class Building 4, second floor, Hawk’s Nest; staff focuses on methods of practice, required members and current students will discuss skills, and traditional and adaptive project topics such as financial aid, how to register for techniques; $395; for information, contact classes, and what support systems are available Stacy Banfield, at 563-333-5720 or pd@sau. to help make your college career successful; for edu, SAU Downtown Education Center, 331 W. information, contact Gabriella Hurtado at 309- 3rd St., Suite # 140, Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 796-5341 or [email protected], Black Hawk 8:30am Mon Jan 25. College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., TechnoHelp, learn & ask questions about Moline, IL, BHC.edu/go, 6pm Thu Mar 10. a variety of technology related topics; each session will begin with a short presentation followed by time where a librarian will be available to answer questions & help to MEETINGS troubleshoot devices; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. House Church Meeting, on Saturdays; com, 5pm Tue Jan 26. join the a non-denominational, ecumenical, Project Management: Planning, Execution ecology-minded, all-faith group that supports and Control, Feb. 2 & 3; this two-day course one another, prays together, helps one another, provides a project-ready tool kit for initiating, and helps the community; for information, planning, executing, monitoring and e-mail [email protected] or controlling, and closing out projects within [email protected], or call 563-508- a practical system of professional project 1852, Sat Nov 28 thru Sat Mar 12. management; $695; for information, contact Issues Class 2015-2016, on Sundays; Stacy Banfield at 563-333-5720 or pd@sau. discuss Global/Current issues, ways for edu, SAU Downtown Education Center, 331 W. Christians to relate and deal with everyday 32 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning MEETINGS Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org, 6:30pm Tue Dec 15. Theatre November & December Mississippi Valley Country & Western Music Association Dance, bring your Comedies and Dramas QC Casual Chess Club, a new club for instrument, jam with us, sing your song; for November through March people to meet and play new opponents information, contact Robert Kunz at Alframer@ in casual unrated games of chess; free; for mchsi.com or 309-740-8126, East Moline information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf American Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, o, ya know: winter. Crummy weather. Quickly Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., 6pm Mon Dec 21. Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 10:30am darkening skies. Depressed moods once Quad Cities Astronomical Society S Sat Nov 28. Membership Meeting, for information, call December 26 – or, at very best, January 1 – arrives. Friends of the Silvis Public Library 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Our area’s theatre scene is probably gonna be similarly Meeting, for information, call 309-755-3393, Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCAS.org, sad for the next three months, yes? Au contraire! Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, 7pm Mon Dec 21. SilvisLibrary.org, 5pm Tue Dec 1. What I find most fascinating about the local season QC Casual Chess Club, a new club for Quad Cities Photography Club, join people to meet and play new opponents regarding wintertime comedies and dramas is that photographers in discussing images, helping in casual unrated games of chess; free; for it’s remarkably upbeat, with even the most downbeat one another improve, and socializing; free, information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf titles suggesting the possibility of exhilaration. Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Dec 3. Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 10:30am Take, for example, Hedda Gabler, running Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, Sat Dec 26. guests can attend the Beginners SIG (Special at Davenport’s St. Ambrose University February Playcrafters’ Arsenic & Old Lace 19 through 21. Henrik Ibsen’s dramatic classic is Interest Group) which meets at 5:30pm just - January 8 - 17 before the main meeting; free; for information, January certainly heady and heavy stuff, but it also features call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@ numerous opportunities for thrilling emotionalism yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, and humor ... as director Corinne Johnson certainly knows from appearing in 2010’s Street, Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Dec 7. guests can attend the Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group) which meets at 5:30pm just Curtainbox Theatre Company take on the material. (A show in which, I’m proud to say, LeClaire Chamber Networking Event, LeClaire Subway, 1303 Eagle Ridge Rd., LeClaire, before the main meeting; free; for information, I was fortunate enough to act alongside Ms. Johnson.) Or take Getting Out, which Rock IA, VisitLeClaire.com, noon Tue Dec 8. call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@ Island’s Augustana College and director Jeff Coussens will stage January 29 through February Friends of the Silvis Public Library yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th 7. Playwright Marsha Norman’s drama about a reformed prisoner may be dark, but it’s the Meeting, free; for information, call 309-755- Street, Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Jan 4. 3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, Quad Cities Photography Club, join sort of darkness that led the Los Angeles Times to call it a play of “enormous power” that SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 8. photographers in discussing images, helping won its author a 1979 Outer Circle Award for its depiction of a complicated protagonist’s How and Why Zentangle?, a Quad one another improve, and socializing; free, harrowing life. (Augie’s black-box theatre will also house a student-directed production of Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONSQC) Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Jan 7. Sarah Glaspell’s hour-long drama Trifles December 12 and 13, which the New York Times presentation by Donna Martin; zentangling is a fun, relaxing, and creative activity to open Second Mondays Lunch Forum, monthly described as an “engrossing story” that creates “an eerie, affecting mood.”) your life to living your soul’s purpose; join discussion group; free program, $8 for catered And elsewhere in the area, pure happiness reigns! Moline’s Playcrafters Barn Theatre and Martin as she shares zentangle principles while lunch by At Your Service; reservations required director Donna Weeks present the endlessly entertaining homicidal comedy Arsenic & Old clearing your DNA and your soul blocks; free, for lunch; for information and to reserve, with a take-home kit and class materials for $5 contact Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity Lace January 8 through 17, and the venue follows that joyful lark with director Aaron Lord’s payable at the time of the class; for information, Anglican Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Southern-fried Jones/Wooten/Hope road-trip comedy Mama Don’t Fly March 11 through contact Christine at [email protected] or 11:30am Mon Jan 11. 20. The Quad Cities’ It’s a Mystery troupe presents interactive, Rock Island-based dinner- 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors and prospective members welcome; for and-a-killing nights with Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center stagings of author Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Dec 10. information, call Wayland at 563-332-4032 or Patti Flaherty’s Hunt for Murder (December 12, January 9, February 13, and March 11) and QC Business Women of Faith Meeting, Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere Planetarium co-authors Craig Michaels’ and Scott Naumann’s Rock into Murder (December 18, January monthly meeting of Christian businesswomen - Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock 15, and February 19). who gather to support each other in business Island, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7pm Mon Jan 11. A lighthearted wintertime spirit will be on display at Rock Island’s Center for Living and life; bring lunch if you’d like, Home Instead Senior Care, 1977 Spruce Hills Dr, Bettendorf, Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Arts, when the venue’s former student Michele Stein presents two of her original one-acts: IA, Facebook.com/businesswomenoffaith, noon Meeting, featuring video highlights of the Gashlycrumb Orphanage and Chicago Stories (December 18). Current students get their Fri Dec 11. IONS International July 2016 meeting; free; for information, contact Christine at IONSQC@ chances to shine when Davenport Junior Theatre and director Daniel Sheridan present a QC Casual Chess Club, a new club for people to meet and play new opponents aol.com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public stage adaptation of the beloved children’s-book classic The Velveteen Rabbit (February 20 in casual unrated games of chess; free; for Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, through 28). information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf IA, Noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Jan 14. Sheer silliness, or rather “shear” silliness, will be on hand when Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Mississippi Valley Country & Western Music Association Dance, bring your Dinner Playhouse houses director Sean McCall’s take on the hugely popular, interactive Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 10:30am Sat Dec 12. instrument, jam with us, sing your song; for mystery comedy Shear Madness (March 9 through April 30), with the theatre’s sister venue, Silvis Public Library Board of Trustees information, contact Robert Kunz at Alframer@ the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, hosting Anthony Natarelli in the one-man David Sedaris comedy Meeting, for information, call 309-755-3393, mchsi.com or 309-740-8126, East Moline The Santaland Diaries (December 5) – a District Theatre production, directed by Tristan Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, American Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Mon Dec 14. 6pm Mon Jan 18. Tapscott, that the neighboring District Theatre itself will house December 25 and 26. Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors Quad Cities Astronomical Society Rock Island’s District Theatre will also treat audiences to the backstage-farce slapstick and prospective members welcome; for Membership Meeting, for information, call of playwright Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo (January 27 through February 13), information, call Wayland at 563-332-4032 or 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCAS.org, while Davenport’s QC Theatre Workshop begins its winter with Nora and Delia Ephron’s Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere Planetarium - Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock 7pm Mon Jan 18. monologue collection Love, Loss, & What I Wore, director Lora Adams’ co-fundraiser for Island, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7pm QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users the theatre and Dress for Success Quad Cities that will feature two different casts of female Mon Dec 14. Group) Meeting, with a special program/ talent during its two successive weekends. Second Mondays Lunch Forum, monthly presentation on Macintosh Applications or hardware, and an “Open Forum” Q&A period “Gee, Mike, and what will you be up to this winter?” Gosh, I’m glad you asked, because discussion group; free program, $8 for catered lunch by At Your Service; reservations required where members help other Macintosh users I am busy! I’m preparing to direct the March 4 through 20 Workshop production of Dan for lunch; for information and to reserve, solve problems and improve their computer LeFranc’s family dramedy The Big Meal – a show I saw at the Timber Lake Playhouse this contact Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning summer and loved so much that I considered proposing to it. And prior to that, I am, at age Anglican Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 11:30am Mon Dec 14. Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org, 47, going to be appearing in my first-ever Shakespeare as a castmate in the Prenzie Players’ QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users 6:30pm Tue Jan 19. and director Cait Bodenbender’s romantic comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost. They say you can’t Group) Meeting, with a special program/ teach an old dog new tricks. I’m praying that won’t be true. presentation on Macintosh Applications or For more on theatrical comedies and dramas in this and surrounding areas, visit the hardware, and an “Open Forum” Q&A period where members help other Macintosh users “Theatre” section of the events calendar on page 21. – Mike Schulz solve problems and improve their computer skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome, Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide 33 February QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users All Levels Hot Yoga, on Mondays, led by Genesis Health Care Health Insurance Group) Meeting, with a special program/ Karie John; for information, call 309-764-9642, Navigators, on Mondays; the navigators will be Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, presentation on Macintosh Applications or Indigo Wellness Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416 available to offer assistance to those needing guests can attend the Beginners SIG (Special hardware, and an “Open Forum” Q&A period Blackhawk Rd., Rock Island, IL, IndigoWellness. to sign up for health insurance using the health Interest Group) which meets at 5:30pm just where members help other Macintosh users info, 6pm Mon Nov 30 thru Mon Dec 28. exchange; for information, call 563-344-4191, before the main meeting; free; for information, solve problems and improve their computer Breath-Centered Yoga, on Mondays, with Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@ skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome, Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; $12 drop-in Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning class; for information and to register, call com, 9am Mon Nov 30 thru Mon Jan 25. Street, Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Feb 1. Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org, 563-726-2623 or e-mail mississippipearl@ Breath-Centered Yoga, on Tuesdays, with Quad Cities Photography Club, join 6:30pm Tue Mar 15. hotmail.com, The Cottage Wholistic Health Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; $10 drop-in photographers in discussing images, helping Center, 1227 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, class; for information, call 563 726-2623, The one another improve, and socializing; free, PromotingWellness.net, 5pm Mon Nov 30 thru Good Samaritan Society, Georgian Square, 985 Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, Mon Dec 28. Lincoln Rd., Bettendorf, IA, PromotingWellness. QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 4. HEALTH Breath-Centered Yoga, on Mondays, with net, 5:30pm Tue Dec 1 thru Tue Dec 29. Second Mondays Lunch Forum, monthly Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; refresh yourself discussion group; free program, $8 for catered WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY in the middle of the day; $12 drop-in class; for lunch by At Your Service; reservations required Healing Heart Center’s Integrative information and to register, call 563-726-2623 for lunch; for information and to reserve, Healing Series, on the second & fourth or e-mail [email protected], The contact Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity Wednesdays of the month; an ongoing series Cottage Wholistic Health Center, 1227 Jersey Anglican Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL, featuring a different healing modality on Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, PromotingWellness. 11:30am Mon Feb 8. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the net, 12:15pm Mon Nov 30 thru Mon Dec 28. Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors month; free; for information, e-mail director@ and prospective members welcome; for thehealingheartcenter.org or call 563-370- information, call Wayland at 563-332-4032 or 7995, The Healing Heart Center, Porter Cottage, Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere Planetarium Building G, 2800 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, - Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock TheHealingHeartCenter.org, 7pm Wed Nov 25 Island, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7pm thru Wed Dec 23. Mon Feb 8. Improve Your Health with Essential Oils, Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences enjoy natural health & wellness with doTERRA Meeting, free; for information, contact Essential Oils, EssentialMama.com, Wed Nov 25 Christine at [email protected] or 563-332- thru Thu Dec 31. 7259, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Aqua Motion, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Noetic.org, 6:30pm and Fridays; a moderate-intensity, drop-in Thu Feb 11. exercise class; for information, call 309-796- Mississippi Valley Country & Western 5603 or e-mail [email protected], Black Hawk Music Association Dance, bring your College - Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th instrument, jam with us, sing your song; for Avenue, Moline, IL, BHC.edu/aquatic, 11am information, contact Robert Kunz at Alframer@ Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Dec 30. mchsi.com or 309-740-8126, East Moline Breath-Centered Yoga, on Wednesdays, American Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, with Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; $12 drop- 6pm Mon Feb 15. in class; for information and to register, call Quad Cities Astronomical Society 563-726-2623 or e-mail mississippipearl@ Membership Meeting, for information, call hotmail.com, The Cottage Wholistic Health 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Center, 1227 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCAS.org, PromotingWellness.net, 5:30pm Wed Nov 25 7pm Mon Feb 15. thru Wed Dec 30. QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Pilates Class, on Mon. & Wed.-Fri.; lengthen Group) Meeting, with a special program/ your muscles as you strengthen them, and presentation on Macintosh Applications or improve stability and strength while relieving hardware, and an “Open Forum” Q&A period stress through classic Pilates positions, fitness where members help other Macintosh users balls, resistance bands, and weights, Bettendorf solve problems and improve their computer Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome, IA, LifeFitnessCenter.org, 9:15am Wed Nov 25 Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning thru Thu Dec 31. Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org, Private Yoga Lessons w/ Johanna, if you 6:30pm Tue Feb 16. have special issues that prevent you from joining a group yoga class? Johanna Welzenbach- March Hilliard can help adapt a practice to meet your Quad Cities Photography Club, join specific needs; for information, call 563-726- photographers in discussing images, helping 2623 or e-mail [email protected]., one another improve, and socializing; free, The Cottage Wholistic Health Center, 1227 Jersey Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, PromotingWellness. QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Mar 3. net, Wed Nov 25 thru Thu Dec 31. Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, Yoga for Fibromyalgia, on Fridays, with guests can attend the Beginners SIG (Special Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; $12drop-in Interest Group) which meets at 5:30pm just class; for information and to register, call before the main meeting; free; for information, 563-726-2623 or e-mail mississippipearl@ call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@ hotmail.com, The Cottage Wholistic Health yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Center, 1227 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, Street, Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Mar 7. PromotingWellness.net, 10am Fri Nov 27 thru Second Mondays Lunch Forum, monthly Fri Dec 25. discussion group; free program, $8 for catered All Levels Hot Yoga, on Saturdays, led by lunch by At Your Service; reservations required Karie John; for information, call 309-764-9642, for lunch; for information and to reserve, Indigo Wellness Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416 contact Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity Blackhawk Rd., Rock Island, IL, IndigoWellness. Anglican Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL, info, noon Sat Nov 28 thru Sat Dec 26. 11:30am Mon Mar 14. Zumba, on Saturdays; Latin-inspired fitness Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors infused with international beats and the hits of and prospective members welcome; for today; an xcellent workout for all ages; $6, Rock information, call Wayland at 563-332-4032 or Island Fitness and Activity Center, 4303 24th Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere Planetarium St., Rock Island, IL, Facebook.com/Tika.Zumba, - Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock 9:30am Sat Nov 28 thru Sat Mar 12. Island, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7pm Core Strength Yoga, on Sundays; led by Mon Mar 14. Karie John; for information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo Wellness Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416 Blackhawk Rd., Rock Island, IL, IndigoWellness. info, 6pm Sun Nov 29 thru Sun Dec 27. 34 2015/16 River Cities’ Reader Winter Guide Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Mon HEALTH SENIORS Road, Davenport, IA, casiseniors.org, 10:25am Nov 30 thru Mon Mar 14. WEEKLY & MONTHLY Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Drawing, Clay Sculpting, & Acrylics, on WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY TOPS Meeting, on Wednesdays; the Taking Mondays at 12:30 & 5pm; $5-6 plus materials; Senior Session, on the last Wed. of the Off Pounds Sensibly Group; 11:30am weigh-in, for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Mindfulness Meditation, join us for silence, month; learn about topics that affect seniors’ noon meeting; $1-2; for information, call 563- for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, stillness, sitting, walking, breathing, and being lives; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Mon mindfully present and connected; please Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors. Nov 30 thru Mon Mar 14. arrive five minutes early and dress warmly; SilvisLibrary.org, 11am Wed Nov 25 thru Wed org, 11:30am Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-4; for we share brief readings on mindfulness and Feb 24. Zumba Gold, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center end by jointly wishing loving kindness, peace, Grief Support Group, on the second & information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, wellness, and happiness to ourselves and fourth Wed. of the month; for information, for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 2:15pm Mon others; free; for information, call 563-359- call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Davenport, IA, casiseniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov Nov 30 thru Mon Mar 14. 0816 or e-mail [email protected], Unitarian Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; no sewing Universalist Church of the Quad Cities, 3707 IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed Nov 25 thru Line Dancing II, on Thursdays; $2-4; for experience necessary; free; for information, Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, UUCQC.org, Wed Mar 9. information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active 5:30pm Tue Dec 1 thru Tue Dec 29. TRIAD (Reducing for Active Seniors), Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, Medicare Q&A w/ SHIIP, on the first & Crime Against 1035 W. Kimberly CASISeniors.org, 8am Mon Nov 30 thru Mon third Wed. of the month; get information and Seniors), on the Road, Davenport, Mar 14. answers to your Medicare questions from a fourth Wed. of IA, casiseniors.org, Zumba Gold Toning, on Mondays; $2-4; for SHIIP representative; free; for information, the month; for 2:30pm Thu Nov 26 information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, information, call thru Thu Mar 10. for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 563-386-7477, CASI New Horizons Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Mon BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Wed Dec 2 and (Center for Active Band Practice, on Nov 30 thru Mon Mar 14. Wed Dec 16. Seniors), 1035 W. Thursdays; $2-4; Canasta, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, All Levels Hot Yoga, on Thursdays, led by Kimberly Road, for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Karie John; for information, call 309-764-9642, Davenport, IA, call 563-386-7477, Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Indigo Wellness Hot Yoga - Davenport, 5161 CASISeniors.org, CASI (Center for IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue Dec 1 thru Tue Utica Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, IndigoWellness. 9:30am Wed Nov 25 Active Seniors), Mar 15. info, 5:45pm Thu Dec 3 thru Thu Dec 31. thru Wed Feb 24. 1035 W. Kimberly Ceramics II, on Tuesdays; $7-11/session, Easing Holiday Stress Meditation Series, Billiards, Road, Davenport, $9-12/all day; for information, call 563-386- on Thursdays; learn simple, effective ways Mon.-Fri.; $1-2; for IA, CASISeniors.org, 7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. to create a more joyful, meaningful holiday information, call 12:30pm Thu Nov Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, experience; with a few simple meditations, we 563-386-7477, CASI 26 thru Thu Mar 10. 9:30am Tue Dec 1 thru Tue Mar 15. can learn how to gain a fresh perspective of our (Center for Active Zumba Gold, Crocheting & Knitting Volunteer Class, on selves, our families, and our activities during Seniors), 1035 W. on Thursdays; $2-4; Tuesdays; make hats, scarfs, and mittens for the holiday season; $10/class, $25/series; for Kimberly Road, for information, children and the homeless; donations of yarn information and to register, call 563-322-1600 Davenport, IA, call 563-386-7477, and other knitting needs accepted; free; for or e-mail [email protected], Lamrim CASISeniors.org, 8am CASI (Center for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Kadampa Buddhist Center, 502 1/2 3rd St., Wed Nov 25 thru Active Seniors), for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, MeditateInIowa.org, 6:30pm Thu Wed Mar 16. 1035 W. Kimberly Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Tue Dec 3 thru Thu Dec 17. Bunco, on Road, Davenport, Dec 1 thru Tue Mar 15. Wednesdays; $2-4; IA, CASISeniors.org, Line Dancing Free Lessons, on Tuesdays; for information, 9:30am Thu Nov 26 for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center SPECIAL EVENTS call 563-386-7477, thru Thu Mar 10. for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, CASI (Center for Zumba Gold Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 8:30am Tue November Discount Special and Healthy Active Seniors), Beginners & Chair, Dec 1 thru Tue Mar 15. Happy Hours at QC Colon Hydrotherapy, Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Sara Gazarek @ 1035 W. Kimberly on Thursdays; $2-4; Line Dancing I, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for hydrotherapy packages will be lowered to Road, Davenport, IA, Central Performing Arts Center for information, call information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center the discount price of $60 per session for all CASISeniors.org, 2pm 563-386-7477, CASI for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, packages of three or more; for information, call - December 12 Wed Nov 25 thru (Center for Active Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Tue Dec 1 309-235-0764, QC Colon Hydrotherapy, 150 16 Wed Mar 16. Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, thru Tue Mar 15. 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, QCColonHydrotherapy. Chair Massage with Mary, on Wednesdays; IA, casiseniors.org, 9am Thu Nov 26 thru Thu Low Vision Support Group, on the first Thu. com, 8am Wed Nov 25. 20-minute sessions; $15-20; for information, Mar 10. of the month; for information, call 563-386- General MDA Support Group, for call 563-484-4024, CASI (Center for Active Euchre, on Thursdays & Fridays; $2-4; for 7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. individuals and families affected by muscular Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-8905, CASISeniors.org, 10am Wed Nov 25 thru Wed for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, 10am Thu Dec 3, 10am Thu Jan 7, 10am Thu Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Mar 16. Davenport, IA, casiseniors.org, 12:45pm Thu Feb 4. Moline, IL, Wed Nov 25. Cribbage, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for Nov 26 thru Fri Mar 11. Poetry Roundtable, on the first Thu. of the General MDA Support Group, for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Bingo, on Fridays; for information, call 563- month; $2-4; for information, call 563-386- individuals and families affected by muscular for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-8905, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, 25 thru Wed Mar 16. org, 12:30pm Fri Nov 27 thru Fri Mar 11. 1:30pm Thu Dec 3 thru Thu Mar 3. Moline, IL, Wed Dec 23. Energizing Yoga, on Wednesdays; $7-9; for Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; Blood Pressure Check, on the second Tue. Nutrition Before, During, and After information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI of the month; free; for information, call 563- Cancer Therapy, a Trinity dietitian will discuss for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly 386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 nutrient needs before, during, and after Davenport, IA, casiseniors.org, 2pm Wed Nov Road, Davenport, IA, casiseniors.org, 9am Fri W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors. cancer; information on common herbal and 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Nov 27 thru Fri Mar 11. org, 9am Tue Dec 8, 9am Tue Jan 12, 9am Tue vitamin supplements and antioxidants; free; Low-Impact Exercise, Mon.-Fri.; $2-4; for Senior Theatre, on Fridays; $2-4; for Feb 9. for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242- information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Blood Pressure Screening, Shingles 8899, Trinity Regional Health System, 5pm Thu for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Screening, & Medication Review, on the Dec 31. Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Wed Nov Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Fri second Thu. of the month; for information, Health Care Career Programs: An 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Nov 27 thru Fri Mar 11. call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Overview, held in the Health Sciences Center; Personal Reflexology, on Wed. & Thu. by Zumba Toning, on Fridays; $2-4; for Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, this informational session will give prospective appointment only, with Janet Latchaw; $20; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Thu Dec 10 thru Tue students information on Black Hawk College information, call 563-349-5832, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Mar 8. Professional and Continuing Education health for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, casiseniors.org, 8am Fri Nov 27 Caregivers Support Group, on the second care programs such as Medical Receptionist, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov thru Fri Mar 11. Mon. of the month; free; for information, Medical Scribe, Medical Terminology, EKG 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Technician, Home Health Care, Phlebotomy, Pinochle, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Physical Therapy Aide, Pharmacy Technician information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Mon Dec 14 thru and Veterinary Assistant. Instructors will be for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Mon Mar 14. available for a brief overview of the various Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed Nov Nov 27 thru Mon Mar 14. Parkinson’s Support Group, on the third programs; free, with registration required; for 25 thru Wed Mar 16. Ceramics I, on Mondays; $7-9; for Sat. of the month; for information, call 563-386- information, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; $24-36/6 information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center 7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., weeks; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 4pm Wed Jan 20. 10am Sat Dec 19 thru Sat Feb 20. KWQC FAMILY FUN GUIDE Published By 36 2015/16 KWQC Winter Family Fun Guide • Published by the River Cities’ Reader Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com February & March ARTS & CRAFTS Creation Studio Drop-In: Maker Monday, November & December on Mondays; drop-in craft projects geared for the older youth and above, but all are Creation Studio Drop-In: Chibitronics - welcome; free; for information, call 563-344- Circuit Stickers, circuit stickers are an easy and 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning fun way to introduce participants to the basic Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. concepts of how an electrical circuit works; with com, 3pm Mon Feb 1 thru Mon Feb 29. no previous experience, participants can create Creation Studio Drop-In: Library simple electrical circuits; free; for information, Laboratory, ages 5 & up take part in hands- call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, on science experiments or watch a science 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, demonstration; free; for information, call BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Nov 30. 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Creation Studio Drop-In: Early-Out Make- 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, It Take-It, ages 5 & up make a fun make-it BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Feb 3. take-it craft; free; for information, call 563-344- Make a String of Colorful Hearts for 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Valentine’s Day, a family craft program; Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. free; for information, call 309-732-7323, com, 2pm Wed Dec 2. Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Doctor Who Weeping Angel Craft, a fun Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, and creepy Weeping Angel craft inspired by RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Feb 9. Doctor Who; free; for information, call 309-732- STEM-azing: Little Bits, hands-on science, 7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, technology, engineering, and math learning for 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. school-age kids; make a flashlight with circuits; org, 6pm Thu Dec 3. free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Kid’s Christmas Craft Day, stop in and make Faith Hardacre, Joseph Brune, and Paul Hansen in Quad City Music Guild’s A Christmas Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th beautiful crafts you can give as presents to Story: The Musical - December 3 through 6 St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm everyone on your list; free; for information, call Wed Feb 10. 309-792-0548, Colona Public Library, 911 1st St., 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, welcome; free; for information, call 563-344- Creation Studio Drop-In: Early-Out Make- Colona, IL, ColonaLibrary.com, 12pm Sat Dec 5. RockIslandLibrary.org, 10am Sat Dec 12. 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning It Take-It, make a fun make-it take-it craft; Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience, Creation Studio Drop-In: Maker Monday, Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. best-suited for children at least 5 years old; free; on Saturdays, best suited for preschool drop-in craft projects geared for the older com, 3pm Mon Jan 4 thru Mon Jan 25. for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf students; rotating programs may include youth and above, but all are welcome; free; Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., components of traditional storytimes, active for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf on Saturdays, best suited for preschool Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 2pm movement and rhythm with music and dance, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., students; rotating programs may include Wed Feb 10. and simple crafts; free; for information, call Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm components of traditional storytimes, active Art Lab, for ages 7+; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Mon Dec 14. movement and rhythm with music and dance, 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Geek&Craft, teens hang out, eat snacks, and simple crafts; free; for information, call St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Sat Dec 5 thru and make projects featuring geeky tech; 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Feb 11. Sat Dec 19. free; for information, call 563-326-7832, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Make a String of Colorful Hearts for Creation Studio Drop-In: Maker Monday, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Sat Jan 9 thru Valentine’s Day, a family craft program; drop-in craft projects geared for the older Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5pm Tue Sat Jan 30. free; for information, call 309-732-7323, youth and above, but all are welcome; free; Dec 15. Make a Cute Sock Snowman, a family craft Rock Island Public Library - Southwest for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Kids Craft Day, in addition to creating that program; free; for information, call 309-732- Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., perfect piece of artwork, kids can climb on a 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest RockIslandLibrary.org, 10am Sat Feb 13. Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm variety of awe-inspiring machines or visit the Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, Geek&Craft, teens can hang out, eat Mon Dec 7. Discovery Zone and learn where food comes RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 12. snacks, and make projects featuring geeky Make a “Made with My Own Hands” from, why we need roads and bridges, and how STEM-azing: Art BOTS, hands-on science, tech; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Paper Wreath, a family craft program; free; to take care of the environment, John Deere technology, engineering, and math learning Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Pavilion, 17th St & River Dr, Moline, IL, Deere. for school-age kids; make a robotic pen out of Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5pm Tue Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, com, 10am Sat Dec 19. a electric toothbrush motor and make spiral Feb 16. 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, Make It and Take It: “I Spy” Holiday drawings; free; for information, call 309-732- Creation Studio Drop-In: Library RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 8. 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Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Preschool Storytime, on Thursdays; themed Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 10am stories for ages 3-5; free; for information, opportunity to practice reading aloud to dogs Mon Jan 11. February & March call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, from Quad City Canines; free; for information, Baby Bounce, songs, stories, and playtime 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Childrens’ Winter Reading Program, for call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, for ages birth to ages 18 months; free; for BettendorfLibrtary.com, 10am Thu Feb 4 thru ages birth-12; for information, call 309-524- 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Thu Mar 10. 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Jan 7. Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, Mon Feb 1 thru Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; for com, 6pm Mon Jan 11. opportunity to practice reading aloud to dogs Sat Feb 13. ages 3-5; free; for information, call 309-524- QC CAN: Reading Assistance Dogs, from Quad City Canines; free; for information, Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; themed 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., children read to canines and get the supervised call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 KWQC Winter Family Fun Guide • Published by the River Cities’ Reader 39 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Dungeons & Dragons, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Feb 4. Yu-Gi-Oh, and more; for information, call 563- Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays, for 326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. ages 0-5; stories and songs are mixed with Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. movement. yoga, dancing, and more; free; for com, 2:30pm Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Dec 30. information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Exploratorium, on Wednesdays; Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 an experiment in S.T.E.A.M.-powered Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. programming for grades K-4; free; for com, 10am Thu Feb 4 thru Thu Mar 10. information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Night Owl Storytime, on Thursdays, get Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. ready for bedtime with stories and activities com, 2pm Wed Nov 25 thru Wed Dec 16. chosen especially for your little night owl; Let’s Play! Gaming with Board Games, pillows, stuffed toys, and jammies welcome; families can enjoy nostalgic games like free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Checkers or Old Maid, choose from the many Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., newer games we own, or bring their own; Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm free; for information, call 309-524-2440, Thu Feb 4 thru Thu Mar 10. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, Baby Storytime, on Fridays; jump-start MolineLibrary.com, 10am Sat Nov 28. you and your child’s literacy building skills in After School Mondays, on Mondays; this storytime designed especially for you and activities for students who love anime, manga, your 0-12 month old; free; for information, call and video games; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. 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Magic: The Gathering Club, trade with reading activities; each week will include a children read to canines and get the supervised Spartan Writing Club, the PVJH Writing and compete against other collectors in card craft designed to help your child develop basic reading practice necessary to build vocabulary, Club meets in the Elizabeth R Malmros Room; games; free; for information, call 563-344- skills to encourage early school success; free; increase understanding of the material, and for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport gain fluency as a reader; free; for information, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm com, 3:30pm Wed Dec 2. Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. 3000 N. 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QC CAN – Reading Assistance Dogs, kids help plan programs and events for teens, Toddler Tales, on Fridays, for ages birth-5; YA Book Club, join for the books, snacks and read to dogs to get the practice necessary recommend new books and materials for the stories, songs, activities, and a craft to help friends, stay for the certificate of completion to build vocabulary, increase understanding library, earn service credits, make friends, and develop your child’s early learning skills; free; signed by State Librarian Jesse White; free; for of the material, and gain fluency as a reader; have fun; free; for information, call 309-524- for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public free; for information, call 563-326-7832, 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, SilvisLibrary.org, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri 6pm Tue Feb 9. Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Dec 3. Feb 5 thru Fri Mar 11. Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult Tue Mar 8. Holiday Party, welcome the holiday season Preschool Storytime, on Fridays; themed caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite YA Book Club, join for the books, snacks and at the library with crafts, food, and a special stories for ages 3-5; free; for information, action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for friends, stay for the certificate of completion jolly visitor; free; for information, call 563- call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf signed by State Librarian Jesse White; free; for 326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. BettendorfLibrtary.com, 10am Fri Feb 5 thru Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, SilvisLibrary.org, com, 2pm Sat Dec 5. Fri Mar 11. Tue Feb 9. 6pm Tue Mar 8. Lego Club, enjoy a morning of free-building Baby Bounce, songs, stories, and playtime Wee Wigglers Toddler Time, for ages 18-36 Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult with Lego blocks; free; for information, call for ages birth to ages 18 months; free; for months; nurture your toddler’s love of books caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public through music, movement, stories, and art action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. exploration while helping to develop their information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf BettendorfLibrtary.com, 11am Sat Dec 5. com, 9:30am Fri Feb 5. language, motor, and social skills; free; for Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Lego Mindstorm Programming, we will Bishop William Allen: A Non-Violent information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm be programming pre-constructed robots Journey, join us during Black History Month for Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. Tue Mar 8. with the LEGO Mindstorm Intelligent Brick, a presentation and book reading by Kit Evans- com, 6pm Wed Feb 17. Baby Bounce, songs, stories, and playtime and exploring how and why of Mindstorm Ford, author of a new children’s biography Spartan Writing Club, the PVJH Writing for ages birth to ages 18 months; free; for programming; free; for information, call on Bishop William Allen and his journey from Club meets in the Elizabeth R Malmros Room; information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, slavery to freedom; free; for information, call for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., com, 6pm Mon Mar 14. BettendorfLibrtary.com, 1pm Sat Dec 5. Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm Doctor Who Holiday Party, for all ages; for RockIslandLibrary.org, 11am Sat Feb 6. Mon Feb 22. information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Book Explorers, for grades 4 & up; a Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult LIBRARY EVENTS Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. youth book discussion group that meets caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite com, 6pm Mon Dec 7. over 3 sessions to discuss a selected book; action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for November & December check at the Youth Desk for this session’s title; information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., participants will be given the book on the first Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; teens play meeting date and then progressively discuss it Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 10am over the following weeks; free; for information, Mon Feb 22. call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Pajama Story Time, for ages 4-8 and adult 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, caregivers; free; for information, call 309-524- BettendorfLibrtary.com, 3pm Sat Feb 6. 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Spartan Writing Club, the PVJH Writing Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Club meets in the Elizabeth R Malmros Room; Feb 22. for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for Mon Feb 8. information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 6:30pm action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for Tue Feb 23. information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf ICCA Battle of the Books (Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., School District), for information, call 563-344- Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 10am 4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Mon Feb 8. Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. Baby Bounce, songs, stories, and playtime com, 6pm Mon Feb 29 thru Wed Mar 2. for ages birth to ages 18 months; free; for Teen Poetry Contest, for grades 6-12; information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, 40 2015/16 KWQC Winter Family Fun Guide • Published by the River Cities’ Reader Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Dec stop in for help on your homework; free; for Reading program with a library scavenger hunt 17. information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport just for kids ages 8 to 12; prizes awarded to the LIBRARY EVENTS Holiday Open House, enjoy our holiday Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 winners; free; for information, call 309-732- November & December decorations and sweet treats while your kids Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, visit with Santa; each child will receive a special com, 4pm Tue Jan 5 thru Tue Jan 26. 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. Anime Club, for grades 6-12 who love goody bag from Santa; free; for information, Exploratorium, on Wednesdays; org, 6:30pm Mon Jan 25. anime, manga, and all things Japanese; drop call 309-792-0548, Colona Public Library, 911 an experiment in S.T.E.A.M.-powered Anime Club, hang out with other anime & by to watch anime, enjoy snacks, and make 1st St., Colona, IL, ColonaLibrary.com, 6:30pm programming for grades K-4; free; for manga fans while we eat noodles and watch new friends; free; for information, call 309- Thu Dec 17. information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public our favorite series; free; for information, call 524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Building with Books Lego Club, ages 4-12 Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue build with Lego blocks and listen to stories; com, 2pm Wed Jan 6 thru Wed Jan 27. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Dec 8. free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; our com, 4pm Mon Jan 25. Early Release Activities, students early Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, current gaming systems include PS3, PS4, Teen Tuesday, a relaxing evening of books, release day for the Bettendorf School district MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Dec 17. Xbox 360, XboxONE, Wii, and WiiU, along music, and a different activity; snacks will be with board games, card games such as Magic, Teen Advisory Group (TAG), all invited with laptops available for online gaming; provided; free; for information, call 309-755- and the occasional video game or movie; free; to help determine library activities, with free; for information, call 563-326-7832, 3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf attendance earning Service Learning Hours; Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., SilvisLibrary.org, 5:30pm Tue Jan 26. Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., free; for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Early Release Activities, teens can enjoy Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire, Wed Jan 6 thru Wed Jan 27. space in the Quad dedicated to board games, Wed Dec 9. IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, 6:30pm Thu Dec 17. Magic: The Gathering Club, on card games such as Magic, and even the Lego @ the Library, kids in 1st-6th grade Kids’ Gaming Tournament: Mario Kart, Wednesdays; trade with and compete against occasional video game or movie; free; for are invited to build some epic creations using contestants will be paired off randomly and other collectors in card games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf the library’s Lego and K’Nex sets; featuring competition will be bracket-style; the winner information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., a Lego Competition with prizes for the will receive a Gamestop gift card; free; for Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 1pm winners; free; for information, call visit www. information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3:30pm Wed Jan 27. scottcountylibrary.org or contact the Library at Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Wed Jan 6 thru Wed Jan 20. Teen Gaming Night, enjoy snacks and play 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Tween Gaming, play our selection of fun with our Xbox 360 and Wii video games as well Eldridge, IA, ScottCountyLibrary.org, 4:30pm com, 3:30pm Tue Dec 22. and learning video games just for tweens on as classic board games; free; for information, Thu Dec 10. 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Teen Gaming Tournament: Super Smash anime, manga, and all things Japanese; drop by to come dressed as their favorite “Star Wars” Play and Grow Time, a structured play Bros., contestants will be paired off randomly to watch anime, enjoy snacks, and make new character and get their picture taken in front group, modeling early literacy skills and and competition will be bracket-style; the friends; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, of a “Star Wars” backdrop; free; for information, information sharing; toddlers ages three and winner will receive a Gamestop gift card; Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, under can talk, sing, read and play their way free; for information, call 563-326-7832, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Jan 12. 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, to early literacy; free; for information, call Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount Play and Grow Time, a structured play BettendorfLibrtary.com, 1pm Sat Jan 30. 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm group, modeling early literacy skills and 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, Mon Dec 28. information sharing; toddlers ages three and RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Thu Dec 10. Miniature Minion Party, bring your under can talk, sing, read and play their way to Cinnamon Swirl Celebration, a one-stop February & March miniature minions for fun games and crafts early literacy; free; for information, call 309-732- family holiday experience, featuring make- YouTube Contest for Teens, for middle and from 4-5pm, followed by a movie from 7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, your-own cinnamon ornaments, other holiday high-school students; free; for information, call 5-6:30pm; extra points if you dress like your 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. crafts, and kids’ games to get everyone ready 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st favorite Minion; free; for information, call org, 10:30am Thu Jan 14. for the big day; free; for information, call St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, Mon Feb 1 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Awaken the Reading Force! Winter 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - thru Mon Feb 29. Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Reading Kickoff, play the Jedi Obstacle course, Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Afterschool Mania, ages 5-12 are invited RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Tue Dec 29. tour the spacecraft station, fight the dark side, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Sat Dec 12. to join us weekly for Play-Doh sculpting, fun Teen Tuesday, a relaxing evening of books, build Legos, visit with Garrison members, fold Star Wars Party, make your own light saber, crafts, Lego, and more; free; for information, call music, and a different activity; snacks will be snowflakes and “Star Wars” characters, make test your Jedi skills with JarJar Jars, and enjoy 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. provided; free; for information, call 309-755- buttons and more activities for all ages; free; out of this world beverages and snacks; free; Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. 3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport com, 4pm Mon Feb 1. 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Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 After School Mondays, on Mondays; Minion Mayhem Movie & More, enjoy Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Sat Jan Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. activities for students who love anime, manga, a newly-released-to-DVD movie at 3:30pm, 16. com, 2pm Sat Dec 12. and video games; free; for information, call and make a minion craft before the movie Larger Than Life Games, drop-in event for Holiday Community Service Event, 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, starts; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, all ages; for information, call 309-524-2470, for middle and high-school students; for 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Feb 1 thru Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary. MolineLibrary.com, 12pm Sat Jan 16. Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. Mon Mar 14. com, 1pm Wed Dec 30. Teen Volunteer Council, hang out, eat com, 6pm Mon Dec 14. Geek&Snack, teens join us in creating snacks, and share your ideas on how to make Teen Volunteer Council, teens hang out, delicious snacks inspired by some of our the library more awesome; free; for information, eat snacks, and share ideas on how to make favorite fandoms such as Harry Potter, Doctor January call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, the library better; free; for information, call Who, and others; free; for information, call 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, After School Mondays, on Mondays; 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. DavenportLibrary.com, 4:30pm Tue Jan 19. 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, activities for students who love anime, manga, Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Teen Anime Night, enjoy Japanese snacks, DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Tue Dec 15. and video games; free; for information, call com, 3:30pm Tue Feb 2. learn some Japanese characters, and pick some Magic: The Gathering Club, trade with 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, Homework Helpdesk, on Tuesdays; anime to watch from the Crunchyroll streaming and compete against other collectors in card 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, stop in for help on your homework; free; for site; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, games; free; for information, call 563-344- BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Jan 4 thru information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Mon Jan 25. Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. Afterschool Mania, ages 5-12 are invited Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. 6pm Thu Jan 21. com, 3:30pm Wed Dec 16. to join us weekly for Play-Doh sculpting, fun com, 4pm Tue Feb 2 thru Tue Mar 15. Building with Books Lego Club, ages 4-12 Lego Block Club, for grades pre-K-6; crafts, Lego, and more; free; for information, call Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; our build with Lego blocks and listen to stories; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. current gaming systems include PS3, PS4, free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. Xbox 360, XboxONE, Wii, and WiiU, along Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, com, 4pm Mon Jan 4. with laptops available for online gaming; MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Jan 21. RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Wed Dec 16. Geek&Snack, teens join us in creating free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Teen Advisory Group (TAG), all invited Doctor Who Party, enjoy a (non-canon, delicious snacks inspired by some of our Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., to help determine library activities, with non-BBC) Doctor Who movie, snacks fit for a favorite fandoms such as Harry Potter, Doctor Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm attendance earning Service Learning Hours; Time Lord, plus trivia, crafts and prizes; grab Who, and others; free; for information, call Wed Feb 3 thru Wed Mar 16. free; for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire your sonic screwdriver and join us; free; for 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Exploratorium, on Wednesdays; Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire, information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. an experiment in S.T.E.A.M.-powered IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, 6:30pm Thu Jan 21. Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock com, 3:30pm Tue Jan 5. programming for grades K-4; free; for Tween Galaxy Scavenger Hunt, explore the Homework Helpdesk, on Tuesdays; information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public galaxy during our Use the Force: READ! Winter Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 KWQC Winter Family Fun Guide • Published by the River Cities’ Reader 41 Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. com, 6pm Mon Feb 22. OldCreamery.com, Sat Nov 28 thru Sat Dec 19. call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center com, 2pm Wed Feb 3 thru Wed Mar 16. Anime Club, hang out with other anime & Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove, a jam- for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Magic: The Gathering Club, on manga fans while we eat noodles and watch packed ice show that commemorates Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC. Wednesdays; trade with and compete against our favorite series; free; for information, call the legacy of Disney animated films, with com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 11. other collectors in card games; free; for 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. appearances by Disney princesses and The Velveteen Rabbit, student-performed information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. characters from “Peter Pan,” “The Lion King,” adaptation of the storybook classic, written Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., com, 4pm Mon Feb 22. and other classics; Thu. & Fri. 7p;, Sat. 11am, 3 by Anita Larsen, directed by Daniel Sheridan; Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3:30pm Teen Tuesday, a relaxing evening of books, & 5pm; Sun. 1 & 5pm; $13-53; for tickets, call Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 2pm; $6-8 at the door; for Wed Feb 3. music, and a different activity; snacks will be 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, information, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Teen Advisory Group, your chance to provided; free; for information, call 309-755- Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, Thu Dec 3 thru Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, help plan programs and events for teens, 3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, Sun Dec 6. IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, Sat Feb 20 recommend new books and materials for the SilvisLibrary.org, 5:30pm Tue Feb 23. A Christmas Story: The Musical, musical thru Sun Feb 28. library, earn service credits, make friends, and Early Release Activities, teens can enjoy comedy based on the beloved holiday movie, Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to have fun; free; for information, call 309-524- space in the Quad dedicated to board games, directed by Bob Williams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun School, stage version of Barbara Park’s beloved 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., card games such as Magic, and even the 2pm; $11-16; for tickets and information, call children’s book performed by New York’s Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu occasional video game or movie; free; for 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Theatreworks USA; for tickets and information, Feb 4. information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, call 563-585-7469, John and Alice Butler Tween Gaming, play our selection of fun Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., QCMusicGuild.com, Thu Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 6. 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Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, CenterForLivingArts. scenery, and original music; $15-33; for tickets Anime Club, for grades 6-12 who love com, 6pm Thu Feb 25. org, Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5. and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen anime, manga, and all things Japanese; drop by Teen Gaming Night, enjoy snacks and play Junie B. Jones in “Jingle Bells, Batman Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, to watch anime, enjoy snacks, and make new with our Xbox 360 and Wii video games as well Smells”, family musical based on Barbara Park’s Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, friends; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, as classic board games; free; for information, children’s books, directed by Kimberly Furness; FairfieldACC.com, 6:30pm Tue Mar 1. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library $8-9; for tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Feb 9. - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, Early Release Activities, teens can enjoy RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Feb 25. SAU.edu/theatre, 3pm Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec CLASSES space in the Quad dedicated to board games, Geek&Snack, teens join us in creating 6. Acting for Ages 5-6, Saturdays thru Apr. card games such as Magic, and even the delicious snacks inspired by some of our Bettendorf High School Artists Show, 9; this imaginative, high-energy environment occasional video game or movie; free; for favorite fandoms such as Harry Potter, Doctor hip-hop dance with the RusHour duo of Juan also provides basic theatre terminology, information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Who, and others; free; for information, call Valtierra and Curtis Bell, spoken-word artists, improvisation, characterization, vocal Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. ballet dancing, musicians, and more; for technique, and physical skills; $100-125; for Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrtary.com, 1pm Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. information, call 563-332-7001, Bettendorf information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Wed Feb 10. com, 3:30pm Tue Mar 1. High School Performing Arts Center, 3333 18th Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Play and Grow Time, a structured play Magic: The Gathering Club, trade with St., Bettendorf, IA, Bettendorf.K12.ia.us, Sun Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, group, modeling early literacy skills and and compete against other collectors in card Dec 6. 10am Sat Jan 16. information sharing; toddlers ages three and games; free; for information, call 563-344- Elf: The Musical, a Youth Musical Theatre Acting for Ages 7-9, Saturdays thru Apr. under can talk, sing, read and play their way to 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Class (cast A) performance of the holiday 9; this imaginative, high-energy environment early literacy; free; for information, call 309-732- Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary. musical based on the Will Ferrell comedy; also provides basic theatre terminology, 7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, com, 3:30pm Wed Mar 2. Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2 & 7pm; $10, The Center for improvisation, characterization, vocal 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. Anime Club, for grades 6-12 who love Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, technique, and physical skills; $100-125; for org, 10:30am Thu Feb 11. anime, manga, and all things Japanese; drop by CenterForLivingArts.org, Fri Dec 11 and Sat information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Valentine’s Day Party, crafts, activities, and to watch anime, enjoy snacks, and make new Dec 12. Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., snacks you have to love; free; for information, friends; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, Musical, a new stage adventure based on the 11:15am Sat Jan 16. 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Mar 8. beloved holiday TV special; $25-65; for tickets, Broadway for Ages 7-9, Saturdays thru Apr. DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Sat Feb 13. Tween Gaming, play our selection of fun call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW 9; become a “triple threat” by learning what Teen Volunteer Council, hang out, eat and learning video games just for tweens on Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, it takes to dance, sing, and act; $100-125; for snacks, and share your ideas on how to make our big screen, and meet other kids who love 2pm Sun Dec 20. information and to register, call 563-326-7862, the library more awesome; free; for information, gaming, too; free; for information, call 309-732- Sal Fink, Catfish Wrangler, at 10am & 1pm; Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, watch Sal tame a bear, wrestle a vicious snake, Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary. vanquish a tornado, and play with her pet 11:30am Sat Jan 16. DavenportLibrary.com, 4:30pm Tue Feb 16. org, 5:30pm Mon Mar 14. pig Suey; the production features live music Creative Theatre Fun for Ages 3-4, Magic: The Gathering Club, on written and performed by Iowa musician Saturdays thru Apr. 9; students explore Wednesdays; trade with and compete against Ron Hillis; presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet creative role-play, mime, imaginary play, other collectors in card games; free; for Theatre; for information, call 319-627-2487, Owl basic improvisation, movement, crafts, and information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf THEATRE Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West games to develop a healthy and physical Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., PERFORMANCES Liberty, IA, PuppetsPuppets.com, Mon Dec 28. imagination; $100-125; for information and to Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3:30pm register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Wed Feb 17. November & December Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 9am Sat Jan 16. Building with Books Lego Club, ages 4-12 The Most Famous Reindeer of All, January thru March build with Lego blocks and listen to stories; Intermediate Acting for Ages 10-12, family-musical twist on “Rudolph the Red- Pinocchio, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Saturdays thru Apr. 9; build on skills learned in Nosed Reindeer,” directed by Andrea Moore; presents John Davies’ fairytale adaptation in Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, previous courses; physicality, characterization, scheduled 10am show-only performances and a school outreach production performed by MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Feb 18. and vocalization skills are expanded; $100-125; noon brunch performances; $10.50-20; for members of CR Opera’s Young Artist Program; Teen Advisory Group (TAG), all invited for information and to register, call 563-326- tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. free; for information, call 319-365-7401 or to help determine library activities, with 7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., e-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids attendance earning Service Learning Hours; Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre. Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Fri Nov 27 thru Public Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, free; for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire com, 10:45am Sat Jan 16. Sun Dec 27. CR-Opera.org, 10:30am Sat Jan 9. Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire, Intermediate Acting for Ages 7-9, A Christmas Story: The Musical, holiday Fairy Tales!, Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, 6:30pm Thu Feb 18. Saturdays thru Apr. 9; build on skills learned in musical based on the beloved movie, directed hosts a community puppet show, inviting Teen Galaxy Night, enjoy a free movie, previous courses; physicality, characterization, by Leslie Charipar; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. local and area residents to help perform popcorn, and “Star Wars” crafts as part of and vocalization skills are expanded; $100-125; 2:30pm; $25; for tickets and information, call and construct; this year’s show will feature a the library’s Use the Force: Read! Winter for information and to register, call 563-326- 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St large circular shadow puppet stage, beautiful Reading Event for ages 12 to 18; show us your 7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Nov 27 shadow puppets, and live music to present Jedi reading skills and win prizes; free; for Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre. thru Sun Dec 6. some of Eulenspiegel’s favorite fairy tales; information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island com, 12pm Sat Jan 16. Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate for information, call 319-627-2487, Owl Glass Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Adventure, musical-comedy adventure based Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West Liberty, Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu on the story by Melinda Long; scheduled 10am IA, PuppetsPuppets.com, 2pm Sun Jan 24. Feb 18. & 1pm performances on Saturdays; $9; for Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!, all new Doctor Who Party, for all ages; free; for tickets and information, call 319-622-6262, Old family musical with the beloved storybook information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, character; $15-33; for tickets and information, Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary. 42 2015/16 KWQC Winter Family Fun Guide • Published by the River Cities’ Reader Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6pm Thu Jan 21. THEATRE Broadway for Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Apr. 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Jan 21. 4; become a “triple threat” by learning what reinforcing old ones; $108-135; for information Broadway for Ages 7-9, Wednesdays thru Intermediate Acting for Ages 7-9, it takes to dance, sing, and act; $100-125; for and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Apr. 6; become a “triple threat” by learning what Thursdays thru Apr. 7; build on skills learned in information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, it takes to dance, sing, and act; $100-125; for previous courses; physicality, characterization, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:30pm Tue information and to register, call 563-326-7862, and vocalization skills are expanded; $100-125; Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, Jan 19. Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., for information and to register, call 563-326- 4pm Mon Jan 18. 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Improv for Ages 7-9, Tuesdays thru Apr. 5; information and to register, call 563-326-7862, living with autism or dealing with other com, 7:15pm Mon Jan 18. through a collection of games and exercises, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., challenges that may inhibit expression or Acting for Ages 10-12, Tuesdays thru Apr. students develop the ability to think quickly Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, communication; with a focus on having fun, 5; this imaginative, high-energy environment and imaginatively; $100-125; for information 7:30pm Thu Jan 21. students learn social skills and interpreting also provides basic theatre terminology, and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Acting for Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Apr. others’ communication based on body improvisation, characterization, vocal Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, 7; this imaginative, high-energy environment language, intonation, and situational technique, and physical skills; $100-125; for IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:15pm Tue also provides basic theatre terminology, context; $100-125; for information and to information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Jan 19. improvisation, characterization, vocal register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Acting for Ages 5-6, Wednesdays thru Apr. technique, and physical skills; $100-125; for Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6; this imaginative, high-energy environment information and to register, call 563-326-7862, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 4:15pm Thu Jan 5:45pm Tue Jan 19. also provides basic theatre terminology, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., 21. 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DANCE improvisation, characterization, vocal Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., 7; this imaginative, high-energy environment EVENTS technique, and physical skills; $100-125; for Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, also provides basic theatre terminology, Dance Me a Story: The Nutcracker, information and to register, call 563-326-7862, 4:30pm Wed Jan 20. improvisation, characterization, vocal join dancers from Ballet Quad Cities as Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Acting for Ages 7-9, Wednesdays thru Apr. technique, and physical skills; $100-125; for they encourage youngsters to bring “The Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6; this imaginative, high-energy environment information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Nutcracker” to life; free; for information, call 5pm Tue Jan 19. also provides basic theatre terminology, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Search • Save • Share | Check out our online calendar at RiverCitiesReader.com 2015/16 KWQC Winter Family Fun Guide • Published by the River Cities’ Reader 43 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. 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Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, thru May 11; classes provide proper training in Homeschool Ballet IV, Thursdays thru com, 7pm Tue Dec 1. 4:10pm Mon Jan 18. ballet technique, alignment and terminology, May 12; on teacher recommendation; classes The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s classic Ballet III for Ages 10+, Mondays thru incorporating the discipline that is an provide proper training in ballet technique, holiday ballet performed by dancers from the May 9; classes provide proper training in integral part of all dance styles; $112-140; for alignment and terminology, incorporating Nolte Academy; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, ballet technique, alignment and terminology, information and to register, call 563-326-7862, the discipline that is an integral part of all Sun. 2 & 6:30pm; $16-28.50; for tickets and incorporating the discipline that is an Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., dance styles; $120-150; for information and to information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, integral part of all dance styles; $120-150; for Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert. information and to register, call 563-326-7862, 4:15pm Wed Jan 20. 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Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Beginning Tap for Ages 5-6, Wednesdays DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 11am Thu Jan Dance Me a Story: The Nutcracker, Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, thru May 11; this class develops timing, rhythm, 21. presented by Ballet Quad Cities, sponsored by 5:20pm Mon Jan 18. and coordination; $112-140; for information Homeschool Ballet V, Thursdays thru the Illinois Humanities Council and Iowa Arts Beginning Ballet for Ages 5-6, Mondays and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport May 12; on teacher recommendation; classes Council; for information, call 309-524-2440, thru May 9; classes provide proper training in Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, provide proper training in ballet technique, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, ballet technique, alignment and terminology, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4pm Wed Jan 20. alignment and terminology, incorporating MolineLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed Dec 9. incorporating the discipline that is an Budding Ballerinas for Ages 3-4, the discipline that is an integral part of all Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker, annual integral part of all dance styles; $112-140; for Wednesdays thru May 11; the class focus is dance styles; $124-155; for information and to presentation of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, information and to register, call 563-326-7862, on developing core basics and having fun; register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior with live music by Orchestra Iowa and guest Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., $112-140; for information and to register, Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, appearances by the Quad City Symphony’s Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 9am Thu Jan 21. 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Chapter 20028 and the Semper Fidelis Club; end of the day; $25 for supplies and lunch, Rock Rd., Coal Valley, IL, NiabiZoo.com, 9:30am Wed Tumble I for Ages 5+, Saturdays thru for information, call 800-627-4762, Davenport Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, Feb 10. May 14; floor gymnastics for the beginning Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 IL, Web.Extension.Illinois.edu, 10am Sat Dec 12. Zoo Tots, event for ages 2-4 in which up- to intermediate tumbler; $120-150; for Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, RoyalNeighbors. 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W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Fri Nov your smartphone or Instagram photos printed Zoo Tots, event for ages 2-4 in which up- 27 thru Sun Dec 27. off and into a memorable scrapbook; embellish close animal encounters, crafts, and a story The Polar Express, 3D screenings of a unique scrapbook each month and learn MUSEUMS make the animal world come alive; today’s the Oscar-nominated holiday classic; for new scrapbook techniques; $20 supply fee; subject: the letter F, from fox to frogs; $6-12; Putnam Explorers Jr., for grades preK-1; information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam for information and to register, call 309-756- for information, call 309-799-3482., Niabi Zoo, hands-on learning that invites students to dive Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, 9978, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, Web. 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, NiabiZoo. deep into exciting concepts; for information, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Fri Nov 27 thru Extension.illinios.edu/hmrs/4hpyd, 5:30pm com, 9:30am Sat Feb 13. call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Sun Dec 27. Wed Dec 16. 4-H Military Scrapbooking Club, for ages Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam. Frozen Sing-Along Sunday, sing along Winter Nature Camp: Grades 3 - 6, 12-18; at the Cession Room in Building 60; get org, 9am Sat Dec 5. with the Oscar-winning animated musical; each camp will be filled with winter games, your smartphone or Instagram photos printed Putnam Explorers, for grades 2-6; hands-on for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam exploration, and adventure; $10; for off and into a memorable scrapbook; embellish learning that invites students to dive deep into Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, information, call 319-523-8381, Langwood a unique scrapbook each month and learn exciting concepts; for information, call 563-324- Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 4:15pm Sun Nov 29 Education Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA, new scrapbook techniques; $20 supply fee; 1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 thru Sun Dec 27. LouisaCountyConservation.org, 1pm Tue Dec 29. for information and to register, call 309-756- W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 1:30pm Holiday Movies, watch your favorite Winter Nature Camp: Preschool & 9978, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, Web. Sun Dec 6. seasonal movies while enjoying a warm cup Kindergarten, each camp will be filled with Extension.illinios.edu/hmrs/4hpyd, 5:30pm Polar Express Pajama Parties, dress in your of cocoa; all movies will be G or PG rated winter games, exploration, and adventure; $10; Wed Feb 17. PJs and enjoy activities such as decorating with different titles shown throughout the for information, call 319-523-8381, Langwood eXtreme Adventures: Rock Wall Climbing, your own sleigh bell, getting your face painted, day; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Education Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA, for grades 6-8; put your climbing skills to the a Lights-Out Museum Scavenger Hunt, and Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. 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Winter Nature Camp: Grades 1 & information, call 319-523-8381, Louisa County 3:30pm, Fri. 3pm, Sat 5:30pm; for information, Winter Favorite Movies, bring the kids and 2, each camp will be filled with winter Conservation Office, 12635 County Rd G56, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science catch your favorite winter movies on the big games, exploration, and adventure; $10; for Wapello, IA, LouisaCountyConservation.org, Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam. screen; all movies will be G or PG rated, with information, call 319-523-8381, Langwood 4pm Sat Feb 27. org, 3:30pm Thu Dec 17 thru Sat Dec 19. different titles shown throughout the day; free; Education Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA, Niabi Zoo Homeschool Program: Putnam Explorers Jr., for grades preK-1; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport LouisaCountyConservation.org, 9am Wed Dec Enrichment, for ages 5-12; look at animals who hands-on learning that invites students to dive Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 30. change as they grow and why they do it ; $7-14; deep into exciting concepts; for information, Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary. for information, call 309-799-3482, Niabi Zoo, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science com, 10am Tue Dec 29. 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, NiabiZoo. 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Goddess BY AMY ALKON Ask e-e-e!” (One night, you could even tuck the Sweeping Beauty hamper in under the covers.) Should you Find out how at My new boyfriend is messy. He drops his fail to amuse him out of his laundry-leaving socks, underwear, and clothing on the floor ways, try to maintain perspective. Consider by the bed. He’s not lazy or entitled, just a QCAdvertising.com the idiocy of some people who say they’ll do space-head. It’s no big deal for me to pick “anything” for love: move, quit, give up the this stuff up, as I feel like I’m showing him British throne (sadly, a moot point for most love by caretaking. However, he says his ex of us). Their stance only changes once they said she didn’t mind, either, and then was have love – at which point “anything” involves screaming about his socks eight months stopping just short of picking up a small fabric later. Is that my future? item from the rug. – Worried It was so much easier when we only wore Minnie Mouth fig leaves and you could just rake next to the I contributed to the ruin of my marriage bed. with my big mouth, constantly sharing To be human is to be annoying to some our intimate details with my girlfriends. other human. Like by doing that weird Well, my wonderful new boyfriend is a clicking thing with your tongue or always pretty private person and has asked that leaving the kitchen cabinets ajar (very helpful I not share this stuff with my chick circle, for any dishes prone to claustrophobia). and I’ve agreed. However, my friends have At first, such behaviors can seem oddly gotten used to living vicariously through my endearing – as does a new boyfriend’s drama, and they aren’t liking my new tight- abandoning his socks instead of making that lipped approach. They even seem resentful, harrowing 62.5-inch trek to the hamper. In as if I don’t trust them anymore. time, however, a woman can start having some – New Boundaries less-than-constructive ideas. You know, little things, like nailing his socks and underwear Him: “I think I have psoriasis on my penis.” to the floor or perhaps lying in wait for him to You, picking up your phone to text: “Ohh drop something and then spraying him with a … that’s terr- … can you spell that for me?” water bottle like a cat on the counter. Yes, I’ve heard – privacy is supposedly But as your boyfriend’s letting his socks fall dead (buried in a shallow grave with a dial-up to the bedroom rug like snow, do you think modem somewhere in Jersey). And yes, many he’s all “Ha, I’ll show her!”, or more “Pillow, people treat it that way. However, though the here I come!”? The air bag against resenting private details of our lives – our thoughts, him is love – not love as a mere feeling but emotions, and closed-door doings – aren’t love as an activity, an action you choose to things you can hold (like your “Hooked on take. Assuming your guy’s basically a good Phonics” coffee mug), they are our possessions person who loves you, try to behave as if you just like the physical objects we own. In an haven’t forgotten that you love him. Even 1890 Harvard Law Review article, Louis when you hate him a little. Brandeis and Samuel Warren explain that Unfortunately, change is hard. Behaviors privacy is a natural human right that comes become habits, and the personality traits that out of our right to be left alone. Basically, contribute to them are biologically driven. unless you’re a public figure or you’ve done However, psychologist Art Markman explains some bad thing that affects the public, the that we can structure our environment to help information about your life belongs to you. us reshape our behavior. In Smart Change, he Gently inform your girl posse that the info advises building a reminder to do a desired cookie jar is now closed. Explain that this has behavior into your environment in a way nothing to do with them and everything to do that it can’t be avoided. Upon repeating a with your boyfriend’s right to pick the privacy new behavior about 20 times, you create the settings on his life. And no, the fact that you beginnings of a new habit. and he are in situations together doesn’t change In your situation, this could even be fun. that. He’s agreed to share his life with you, not Each night for a few weeks, leave a sheet of your friends, your Twitter followers, and three paper with a different message on his pillow, cranky federal agents in the “Heating and maybe starting with a Magic Marker-ed Cooling” van outside his house. smiling cartoon hamper saying, “Feed me- Got A Problem? Ask Amy Alkon. 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405 or e-mail [email protected] (AdviceGoddess.com) ©2015, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 47

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “We LEO (July 23-August 22): “Most They have used the Internet to access images are torn between nostalgia for the human beings have an almost infinite from the SOHO satellite placed in orbit by NASA familiar and an urge for the foreign capacity for taking things for granted,” and the European Space Agency. After analyzing and strange,” wrote novelist Carson McCullers. wrote Leo author Aldous Huxley. That’s the bad the astrological omens, I expect you Sagittarians “As often as not, we are homesick most for the news. The good news is that in the coming weeks to enjoy a similar run of amateur success. So places we have never known.” I’m guessing you are less likely to take things for granted than trust your rookie instincts. Feed your innocent that these days you’re feeling that kind of you have been in a long time. Happily, it’s not curiosity. Ride your raw enthusiasm. homesickness, Aries. The people and places because your familiar pleasures and sources of that usually comfort you don’t have their stability are in jeopardy. Rather, it’s because you CAPRICORN (December customary power. The experiences you have become more deeply connected to the core 22-January 19): Whether or not you typically seek out to strengthen your stability of your life energy. You have a vivid appreciation are literally a student enrolled in just aren’t having that effect. The proper of what sustains you. Your assignment: Be alert school, I suspect you will soon be given a final response, in my opinion, is to go in quest of for the eternal as it wells up out of the mundane. exam. It may not happen in a classroom or exotic and experimental stimuli. In ways you require you to write responses to questions. The may not yet be able to imagine, they can VIRGO (August 23-September 22): exam will more likely be administered by life in provide the grounding you need. They will In their quest to collect nectar, the course of your daily challenges. The material steady your nerves and bolster your courage. honeybees are attuned to the you’ll be tested on will mostly include the lessons importance of proper timing. Even if flowering you have been studying since your last birthday. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The plants are abundant, the quality and quantity of But there will also be at least one section that Pekingese is a breed of dog that has the nectar that’s available vary with the weather, deals with a subject you’ve been wrestling with been around for more than 2,000 season, and hour of the day. For example, since early in your life – and maybe even a riddle years. In ancient China, it was beloved by dandelions may offer their peak blessings at 9 from before you were born. Since you have free Buddhist monks and emperors’ families. a.m., cornflowers in late morning, and clover in will, Capricorn, you can refuse to take the exam. Here’s the legend of its origin: A tiny mid-afternoon. I urge you to be equally sensitive But I hope you won’t. The more enthusiastic you marmoset and huge lion fell in love with each to the sources where you can obtain are about accepting its challenge, the more likely other, but the contrast in their sizes made nourishment, Virgo. Arrange your schedule so it is that you’ll do well. union impossible. Then the gods intervened, you consistently seek to gather what you need at using magic to make them the same size. Out the right time and place. AQUARIUS (January 20-February of the creatures’ consummated passion, the 18): For $70,000 per night, you can first Pekingese was born. I think this myth can LIBRA (September 23-October 22): rent the entire country of Liechtenstein for your serve as inspiration for you, Taurus. Are you willing to dedicate yourself big party. The price includes the right to rename Amazingly, you may soon find a way to blend fully to a game whose rules are constantly the streets while you’re there. You can also create and even synergize two elements that are mutating? Are you resourceful enough to keep a temporary currency with a likeness of you on ostensibly quite different. Who knows? You playing at a high level even if some of the other the bills, have a giant rendition of your favorite may even get some divine help. players don’t have as much integrity and image carved into the snow on a mountainside, commitment as you? Do you have confidence in and preside over a festive medieval-style parade. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Author your ability to detect and adjust to ever-shifting Given your current astrological omens, I suggest Virginia Woolf wrote this message to alliances? Will the game still engage your interest you consider the possibility. If that’s too a dear ally: “I sincerely hope I’ll never if you discover that the rewards are different extravagant, I hope you will at least gather your fathom you. You’re mystical, serene, intriguing; from what you thought they were? If you can legion of best friends for the Blowout Bash of the you enclose such charm within you. The luster answer yes to these questions, by all means jump Decade. It’s time, in my opinion, to explore the of your presence bewitches me ... the whole all the way into the complicated fun! mysteries of vivid and vigorous conviviality. thing is splendid and voluptuous and absurd.” I hope you will have good reason to whisper SCORPIO (October 23-November PISCES (February 19-March 20): Are sweet things like that in the coming weeks, 21): I suspect your body has been you available to benefit from a Gemini. You’re in the Season of Togetherness, unusually healthy and vigorous lately. thunderbolt healing? Would you which is a favorable time to seek and cultivate Is that true? If so, figure out why. Have you been consider wading into a maelstrom if you knew it interesting kinds of intimacy. If there is no one taking better care of yourself? Have there been was a breakthrough in disguise? Do you have to whom you can sincerely deliver a memo lucky accidents or serendipitous innovations on enough faith to harvest an epiphany that begins like Woolf’s, search for such a person. which you’ve been capitalizing? Make these new as an uproar? Weirdly lucky phenomena like trends a permanent part of your routine. Now I’ll these are on tap if you have the courage to ask for CANCER (June 21-July 22): Some make a similar observation about your overdue transformations. Your blind spots and November 12 Crossword Answers people are so attached to wearing a psychological well-being. It also seems to have sore places are being targeted by life’s fierce favorite ring on one of their fingers been extra strong recently. Why? Has your tenderness. All you have to do is say, “Yes, I’m that they never take it off. They love the beauty attitude improved in such a way as to generate re a d y.” and endearment it evokes. In rare cases, years more positive emotions? Have there been fluky go by and their ring finger grows thicker. breakthroughs that unleashed unexpected surges Homework: Who teaches and helps you? Who sees Blood flow is constricted. Discomfort sets in. of hope and good cheer? Make these new trends you for who you really are? Who nudges you in the And they can’t remove their precious jewelry a permanent part of your routine. direction of your fuller destiny? Visit with the lubrication provided by a little olive FreeWillAstrology.com. oil or soap and water. They need the assistance SAGITTARIUS (November of a jeweler who uses a small saw and a 22-December 21): From the dawn of protective sheath to cut away the ring. I civilization until 1995, humans Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny's suspect this may be an apt metaphor for a cataloged about 900 comets in our solar system. EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES certain situation in your life, Cancerian. Is it? But since then, we have expanded that tally by & DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES Do you wonder if you should free yourself more than 3,000. Most of the recent discoveries from a pretty or sentimental constriction that have been made not by professional astronomers, The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at you have outgrown? If so, get help. but by laypersons, including two 13-year-olds. 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700 48 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com MOVIES Continued From Page 7 by Mike Schulz Crossword [email protected] GOBBLE IT UP · November 25, 2015 Nov. 12 Answers: Page 47 Have Fun Storming the Capitol! grandstanding that when Rezendes flies new interview subject, reporters are angrily off the handle and delivers a fiery, pissed- asked, “What took you so long?”) At the off speech, it’s countered by Robinson end of this devastating, smart, incisive, and, asking, “You finished?” – a gentle but firm yes, powerfully entertaining movie, there’s reminder that the task at hand leaves no the expected closing crawl of historical time for histrionics. McCarthy’s movie catch-up, but it doesn’t inform us what doesn’t have time for them, either. Everyone happened to the characters or the Globe, is exceptional, but no one is showcased or so much as mention the Pulitzer Prize above anyone else, and I don’t think it’s awarded for the sex-abuse coverage. Instead, an accident that the cast boasts so many it lists the staggering number of victims Tony-nominated and -winning stage actors who came forward as a result of the articles, – Ruffalo, d’Arcy James, Stanley Tucci, Billy and the cities of America (and the rest of Crudup, Jamey Sheridan, Len Cariou – who the world) in which similar violations have clearly understand when to take charge and been reported. To the end, the film remains when to gracefully melt into the background focused on those who endured these and cede the attention to others. crimes, and doesn’t make gods or martyrs And Spotlight never lets you forget that of those whose job it was to spotlight them. it’s always about the “others” – the victims McCarthy’s movie is, to my mind and to of sexual abuse whose stories weren’t date, 2015’s finest. It may also be its most told, and voices not listened to, through a humane. combination of fear, intimidation, shame, political pressure, blatant cover-up, and For reviews of Secret in Their Eyes, The even journalistic laziness. (The Globe Night Before, Love the Coopers, The 33, itself is no innocent party, as it’s revealed Suffragette, and other current releases, visit that evidence of sexual misconduct in the RiverCitiesReader.com. church was sent to the Boston paper years before the film’s events and effectively Follow Mike on Twitter at Twitter.com/ ACROSS 101. 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Bettendorf, IA Convention Center, 2021 State St. Ave. Rock Island, IL Riverside, IA Bettendorf, IA Continued On Page 50 50 River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 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 Continued From Page 49 Quad City Symphony Orchestra Mas- Lost Country Dancers - Walcott Coli- Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar - The terworks III: Winter Fun - Mozart seum, 116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, The Way Down Wanderers - Bone Jugs and More! - Adler Theatre, 136 E. 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Wash- man vs. Foster - The University of Theatre, 221 East Washington St. Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway ington St. Iowa City, IA Iowa’s E. C. Mabie Theatre, 200 N. Iowa City, IA 22 Riverside, IA Ben Schmidt - Ryan Bernemann - The Riverside Dr. Iowa City, IA The Jason Carl Band - 11th Street Pre- Who Cares - Fargo Dance & Sports, 4204 Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa The Greens - River House, 1510 River cinct, 1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL City, IA Dr. Moline, IL Eric Pettit Lion @ Rozz-Tox - December 4 The Manny Lopez Big Band (6pm) - Wild Oatz - Len Brown’s North Shore Blues Rock It w/ Detroit Larry Davison The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr. Moline, IL - Jim’s Knoxville Tap, 8716 Knoxville 2015/12/07 (Mon) - Joshua James - Field Division - Eliza- 2015/12/06 (Sun) - Ave. Rock Island, IL Rd. Milan, IL SUNDAY 6 MONDAY 7 beth Moen - Iowa City Yacht Club, 2015/12/13 (Sun) - Christmas at Augustana (2 & 7:30pm) Moeller Mondays Presents - Rozz-Tox, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA Buddy Olson (3pm) - Ducky’s Lagoon, 302015/12/12 (Sat) - SUNDAY 13 - Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL Lojo Russo - Grumpy’s Saloon, 2120 E 13515 78th Ave W. Taylor Ridge, IL SATURDAY 12 A Christmas Messiah (2pm) - Centen- 3703 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL 11th St Davenport, IA Quad City Symphony Orchestra Mas- A Christmas Messiah - Centennial Hall, nial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 Code 415 - Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar 2015/12/08 (Tue) - Sara Gazarek (11am) - Trinity Lu- terworks III: Winter Fun - Mozart Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave. 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave. Dav- TUESDAY 8 theran Church - Moline, 1330 13th and More! (2pm) - Centennial Hall, Rock Island, IL Buddy Olson (3pm) - Ducky’s Lagoon, enport, IA Chris Avey Live - My Place the Pub, 4405 St Moline, IL Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave. Christmas with the Quad City Sing- 13515 78th Ave W. Taylor Ridge, IL Condor & Jaybird - Harakiri - Rozz-Tox, State St. Bettendorf, IA Steve McFate Acoustic - Racers Edge, Rock Island, IL ers - Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (3pm) - Len 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL 936 15th Ave East Moline, IL Rockin’ the Bern: Dave Zollo - Dave US Highway 6 Colona, IL Brown’s North Shore Inn, 700 N. Henhouse Prowlers - Billy Strings & 2015/12/09 (Wed) - Moore - The Feralings - Brooks Code 415 - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Shore Dr. Moline, IL Don Julin - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 WEDNESDAY 9 2015/12/11 (Fri) - 00 Strause - The Cedar County Co- Locust St. Davenport, IA Quad City Wind Ensemble Holiday S Linn St Iowa City, IA Burlington Street Bluegrass Band - FRIDAY 11 bras - Scott Cochran - Matthew Cosmic - 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Concert - Galvin Fine Arts Center, Lilywren - Uptown Bill’s Coffee House, The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa Bongzilla - Obsidian Sword - Mor- Grimm - Hannah Drollinger - Jason Mound St. Davenport, IA 2101 N. Gaines St. Davenport, IA 730 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA City, IA phine Dream - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Lewis - Ben Schmidt - The Mill, 120 DICKIE - Dave Tamkin - River’s Edge Steve McFate Acoustic - Mr. Ed’s Liquor Live Lunch w/ Tristan Bushman (noon) Chris Avey Experience Acoustic Show Rock Island, IL E. Burlington St. Iowa City, IA Gallery, 216 W 3rd St Muscatine, IA Store and Tap, 127 4th St. W. Milan, IL - RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd - Rascals Live, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL Christmas with the Quad City Sing- Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ the Josh Duf- Dimefest 2015 w/ Cemetery Gatez - Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ the Josh Duf- St. Davenport, IA Experimental Improvisations w/ Ran- ers - Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 fee Jazz Quartet (9am) - Bix Bistro, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL fee Jazz Quartet (9am) - Bix Bistro, LKB Trio - Ubriaco’s Trattoria, 1029 dall Hall & Tony Oliver - Rozz-Tox, US Highway 6 Colona, IL 200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Hex Girls - Waking Robots - Rozz-Tox, 200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Mound St. Davenport, IA 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL Dave Ellis - River House, 1510 River Dr. Suzy Bogguss: Swingin’ Little Christ- 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL Neverly Brothers (5pm) - The JC Moline, IL mas - The Redstone Room, 129 Main Jordan Danielsen - River House, 1510 2015/12/14 (Mon) - Project (8:30pm) - Riverside Casino 2015/12/10 (Thu) - Denial 3, the Prophecy Tour: A Tribute St Davenport, IA River Dr. Moline, IL MONDAY 14 and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22 THURSDAY 10 to Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Take No A Capella (3pm) - The Mill, 120 Kevin Gordon - The Mill, 120 E. 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Davenport, Iowa • 563.326.7804 www.figgeartmuseum.org Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 23 No. 896 • November 25 - December 9, 2015 51 DJs/Karaoke/ Comedy Jams/Open Mics WEDNESDAYS Open Jam Night – Harley Corin’s, 1708 Karaoke Night – The Grove Tap, 108 S. 1st WEDNESDAY 25 SUNDAY 29 Studio Series: Tubbs & Kelly Present WEDNESDAYS State St., Bettendorf, IA. St., Long Grove, IA. WEDNESDAY 25 SUNDAY 29 (9:30pm) – The Establishment, 220 19th Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve McFate – The TuckerAfterTen Happy Fun Time Karaoke Night – Miller Time Bowling, 2902 Comedy Open Mic (7:30pm) – Penguin’s The Circumstantial Comedy Show (9pm) St., Rock Island, IL. McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave., Moline, IL. Music Explosion! – The Dark Horse E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA. Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, – BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge Rd., Dav- Cross Creek Karaoke – Harley Corin’s, 1708 Hall, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA. Karaoke Night – Roadrunners Roadhouse, Cedar Rapids, IA. enport, IA. 30SATURDAY 5 State St., Bettendorf, IA. Thumpin’ Thursdays DJs - Rascals Live, 3803 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA. ComedySportz: Sixth Anniversary at the SATURDAY 5 Cross Creek Karaoke (Nov. 25) – The Edge 1414 15th St., Moline, IL. Karaoke Night – Thirsty’s on Third, 2202 W. Establishment (7pm) – The Establish- MONDAY 30 ComedySportz (7pm) – The Establishment, Eatery & Drinkatorium, 1802 2nd Ave., Twisted Mics Music & Entertainment Third St., Davenport, IA. ment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. MONDAY 30 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. Rapids City, IL. – Broken Saddle, 1417 5th Ave., Mo- Karaoke w/ Scott Pool (Nov. 28) – Rock The Backroom Comedy Open Mic Night Tom Garland’s Catacombs of Comedy J.R. Brow (7:30pm) – Penguin’s Com- Cross Creek Karaoke (Nov. 25) – Uncle line, IL. Island Eagles Club, 5103 11th St., Rock (7:30pm) – The Backroom Comedy The- Showcase (10pm) – Iowa City Yacht edy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne St., Island, IL. ater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA. Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA. Rapids, IA. Blue Grass, IA. FRIDAYS Open Mic Night – Downtown Central Perk, The Blacklist Friends-Giving Comedy Studio Series: Wisenheimer’s Fourth- Karaoke Night – 11th Street Precinct, 1107 FRIDAYS 226 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA. Show (9pm) – The Backroom Comedy TUESDAY 1 Anniversary Show (9:30pm) – The Es- Mound St., Davenport, IA. Cross Creek Karaoke – Firehouse Bar Twisted Mics Music & Entertainment – Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Daven- TUESDAY 1 tablishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. Karaoke Night – Circle Tap, 1345 West & Grill, 2006 Hickory Grove Rd., Dav- Barrel House Moline, 1321 Fifth Ave., port, IA. Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm) – Harley The Blacklist: 100 Laughs (9pm) – The Locust St., Davenport, IA. enport, IA. Moline, IL. Corin’s, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA. Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., DJ Dolla – The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800 FRIDAY 27 00 Harrison St., Davenport, IA. Rock Island, IL. Second Ave., Rock Island, IL. SUNDAYS FRIDAY 27 WEDNESDAY 2 The Friends of the Bob & Tom Show Karaoke Night – Sharky’s Billiards, 2902 E. DJ K Yung – Barrel House Moline, 1321 SUNDAYS Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood (7pm) WEDNESDAY 2 Comedy Tour (8pm) – Davenport Riv- Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA. Fifth Ave., Moline, IL. Karaoke Night – 11th Street Precinct, 1107 – Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Dav- Comedy Spectacular: Daniel Frana – erCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA. Karaoke Night – Thirsty’s on Third, 2202 W. DJ Night w/ 2-Tone – Shenanigan’s Irish Mound St., Davenport, IA. enport, IA. Clare Roth – Robert Flannagan – Mike Third St., Davenport, IA. Pub, 303 W. Third St., Davenport, IA. Karaoke w/ JB Promotions – The Rusty ComedySportz (7pm) – The Establishment, Vamosi – Dan Vaughn – Alice Gallo- SUNDAY 6 Open Jam w/ Earth Ascending – Bent Karaoke Night – Circle Tap, 1345 West Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA. 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. way (9pm) – The Mill, 120 E. Burlington SUNDAY 6 River Brewing Company, 512 24th St. Locust St., Davenport, IA. Richie Holliday (7:30pm) – Penguin’s St., Iowa City, IA. The Circumstantial Comedy Show (9pm) Rock Island, IL. Karaoke Night – The Grove Tap, 108 S. 1st MONDAYS Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Comedy Open Mic (7:30pm) – Penguin’s – BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge Rd., Dav- Open Mic Night – Boozie’s Bar & Grille, 114 St., Long Grove, IA. MONDAYS Cedar Rapids, IA. Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, enport, IA. ½ W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA. Karaoke Night – Miller Time Bowling, 2902 Musicians Jam w/ CJ Lomas (Dec. 7, Studio Series: The Establishment Stands Cedar Rapids, IA. Rock’N the House Karaoke – Harley E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA. 6pm) – Theo’s Java Club, 213 17th St., Up (9:30pm) – The Establishment, 220 The Backroom Comedy Open Mic Night MONDAY 7 Corin’s, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA. Karaoke Night – Roadrunners Roadhouse, Rock Island, IL. 19th St., Rock Island, IL. (7:30pm) – The Backroom Comedy The- MONDAY 7 3803 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA. ater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA. Tom Garland’s Catacombs of Comedy THURSDAYS Karaoke Night – Thirsty’s on Third, 2202 TUESDAYS SATURDAY30 28 Showcase (10pm) – Iowa City Yacht THURSDAYS W. Third St., Davenport, IA. TUESDAYS SATURDAY 28 THURSDAY 3 Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA. Cobra Kai Karaoke – The Backroom Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve McFate ComedySportz (7pm) – The Establishment, THURSDAY 3 Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., SATURDAYS (Dec. 8) – Mr. Ed’s Liquor Store & Tap, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. Jeff Dunham: Perfectly Unbalanced TUESDAY 8 Davenport, IA. SATURDAYS 127 Fourth St. W., Milan, IL. Richie Holliday (7:30pm) – Penguin’s (7:30pm) – U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st TUESDAY 8 Cross Creek Karaoke – Central Avenue Community Drum Circle (Nov. 28, Acoustic Music Club (4:30pm) – River Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm) – Harley Tap, 2604 Central Ave., Bettendorf, IA. 10:30am) – RME Community Stage, Music Experience, 129 N. Main St., Cedar Rapids, IA. Corin’s, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA. DJ Night w/ 2-Tone – Shenanigan’s Irish 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA. Davenport, IA. Studio Series: Survivor (9:30pm) – The Es- FRIDAY 4 Pub, 303 W. Third St., Davenport, IA. Cross Creek Karaoke (Dec. 5) – The Edge Open Mic Night (6:30pm) – Cool Beanz tablishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. FRIDAY 4 WEDNESDAY 9 DJ Night w/ 90s Music – Thirsty’s on Third, Eatery & Drinkatorium, 1802 2nd Ave., Coffeehouse, 1325 330th St., Rock The Blacklist: Blacklist Against Humanity ComedySportz (7pm) – The Establishment, WEDNESDAY 9 2202 W. Third St., Davenport, IA. Rapids City, IL. Island, IL. – Thanksgiving Edition (9pm) – The 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL. The Backroom Comedy Open Mic Night Jam Night – My Place the Pub, 4405 State DJ Dolla – The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800 Open Mic w/ Corey Wallace – 11th Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. J.R. Brow (7:30pm) – Penguin’s Com- (7:30pm) – The Backroom Comedy The- St., Bettendorf, IA. Second Ave., Rock Island, IL. Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St., Dav- Harrison St., Davenport, IA. edy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar ater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA. Karaoke Night – Bier Stube Moline, 415 DJ Night w/ 2-Tone – Shenanigan’s Irish enport, IA. Rapids, IA. 15th St., Moline, IL. Pub, 303 W. 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