As part of the inspiring, educational “Violins of Hope” partnership in the Quad Cities, the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, is hosting two upcoming programs in the series. On Thursday night, April 16, at 6 p.m., dancers from Ballet Quad Cities will perform four original pieces, including “Quack, Quack, Quack”—a reenactment of […]
I have long felt a kinship to the landmark, iconic musical “Cabaret,” for many reasons – my family heritage is Jewish; its amazing composer John Kander graduated from the same college I did (Oberlin, albeit 35 years earlier); I’ve been a huge fan of much of the melodic, heartfelt score (including the classics “Wilkommen,” “Mein […]
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra on Saturday announced its 112th season, themed “Resonate,” a vibrant celebration of musical connection, emotional depth, and the power of live performance, according to its season release. From blockbuster movies in concert and electrifying symphonic masterworks to intimate chamber experiences and beloved community traditions, the 2026–27 season invites audiences to […]
This year is the 60th anniversary of the classic John Kander-Fred Ebb musical “Cabaret,” and it’s opening Friday at Quad City Music Guild, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, just 13 years after the last time it was staged at Prospect Park. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of […]
After 25-plus years next to Davenport North High School, the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley will move this summer to a new facility at 1010 E. Kimberly Road in Davenport. The final day of the Y’s current location at 624 W. 53rd St. will be Friday, June 19, and the new facility will open […]
While the 40-year-old Nova Singers has long held regular performances in Galesburg, Ill., as well as Davenport, this spring’s concert will be the first time the professional choir will perform with the Galesburg Community Chorus. Nova Singers, under the direction of Laura Lane, and Galesburg Community Chorus, under Tim Pahel, will present two performances of […]
“It was a dark and dreary night…” So begins the impeccable, affectionate film noir spoof “The Adventures of Sam Steele” – a new radio play by Jeff Adamson – that is premiering at The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline), running through April 4. Set in 1947, after the war, Sam Steele, P.I. is on the […]
The theatrical goal to “knock ‘em dead” will take on extra meaning this weekend, as the film noir spoof “The Adventures of Sam Steele” – a new radio play by Jeff Adamson – will take the stage at The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline) opening Friday, March 27 and running through April 4. Set in […]
Gothic horror and a classic 19th-century story will be brought to life for one night only by Dan Hale, in “Strange Case,” at the main theater of Galvin Fine Arts Center (2101 Gaines St., Davenport), Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, […]
Because of scheduling conflicts, I was relatively late to see the latest show at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, in its 49th season, but the utterly delightful, foot-stomping good time “Honky Tonk Angels” was worth the wait. The revue of 30 classic country songs (including reprises and one appropriate REO Speedwagon hit) has a paper-thin plot, […]
