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Written by Kira Ayish
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Friday, 16 September 2011 13:43 |
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Introduces bill to help rehabilitation in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Des Moines, Davenport, Centerville, Corning and Bloomfield
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) introduced legislation to help rebuild Iowa communities that have been damaged by natural disasters. The Rebuilding Communities Act extends important tax breaks for the historic tax credit and rehabilitation tax credit, targeted at flooded Midwestern areas for an additional three years. By providing these tax credits to help damaged communities rebuild, they are able to complete important historic rehabilitation development projects and bring numerous employment opportunities back to these areas.
“It is vital that we give flooded cities the tools to continue to renovate and rebuild,” said Rep. Braley. “I continue to work hard to help Iowans recover from the floods and tornadoes of 2008, as well as the most recent flooding this summer. Recovering from damage sustained from these disasters takes years, and now is not the time to let this disaster recovery tax credit expire.”
“Iowa communities are resilient, but they need support as they rebuild from the damage and destruction these disasters caused. Helping our communities rebuild after they have been hit by a natural disaster is a critical step on the road to recovery. Ensuring that our communities have the ability to rebuild means increased job creation and faster economic recovery.”
The Rebuilding Communities Act will extend tax provisions originally passed in 2008 in the Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act. Included in the legislation were provisions to give tax credits to rehabilitate buildings in communities that were damaged or destroyed by Midwest disasters. Cities throughout Iowa, including Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Bloomfield, Centerville, Corning and Des Moines would all benefit from the extension of these tax breaks.
In 2008, the historic tax credit was raised from 20% to 26% of qualified expenditures for any certified historic structure. The rehabilitation credit was raised from 10% to 13% of qualified expenditures for certain other buildings undergoing rehabilitation. Currently, these tax breaks are set to expire on December 31, 2011. The Rebuilding Communities Act would extend these tax breaks for 3 years, through December 31, 2014. |
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Written by Joedy Cook
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Friday, 16 September 2011 13:31 |
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What: Carmen
Who: Ballet Quad Cities
When: September 24th
2:00pm and 8:00pm
Where: The Adler Theatre
136 East Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Ticket Prices: $14, $18, $22
Ticket Purchase: Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.
A story of passion, jealousy, obsession and death, Carmen is the timeless tale of a feisty gypsy involved in a fated love-triangle, set to the unforgettable music of Bizet, Deanna Carter breathes new life into this classic story with all new, contemporary choreography. Sleek costumes with an unexpected set design and spectacular lighting help set the stage for an emotionally charged performance.
Also featured in this performance is Delicatessan with choreography by Bettendorf native Lynn Andrews. This piece has been described as witty, exuberant, and sassy.
For more information about this performance please contact Joedy Cook at 309-786-3779 or email her at
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Written by Kate Francis
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 12:42 |
Galesburg, IL. The Orpheum Theatre announced its 2011-12 line-up of education programs for pre-kindergarten through fifth grades today. The theater’s annual Lights! Camera! Learn! program brings nationally-touring musical productions to the community that are based on literary and/or historical studies appropriate to the current academic curriculum. Significant grants and contributions allow the Orpheum Theatre to offer the program at no cost to schools, parents or students (except the cost of transportation). Reservations are required and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
The first installment of the Lights! Camera! Learn! program is a production of “We the People” presented by TheatreWorks USA which brings American government textbooks to life. It’s a new musical revue that sets civics lessons to a rock and roll beat and addresses democracy, elections, the two legislative houses, constitutional amendments and diplomacy. The show encourages young people to get involved and make a difference. “We the People” is offered for fourth and fifth grade students on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The second installment of the Lights! Camera! Learn! program, “Jigsaw Jones,” is a perennial favorite of teachers and students alike. Theodore “Jigsaw” Jones is his school’s self-proclaimed detective. When someone in Mrs. Gleason’s class begins playing practical jokes it’s up to Jigsaw Jones and his friend Mila to catch the culprit. Brimming with music, charm, and humor, ArtsPower’s new production – based on the book by renowned author James Preller - will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery. “Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown” is offered for second and third grade students on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The final installment of the Lights! Camera! Learn! program is also an ArtsPower production and draws from the popular Kids of the Polk Street School series by two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff. “Fish Face” tells the tale of Emily Arrow who is great at everything; that is, until a new girl in school proves to be better at anything Emily can do. When the new girl steals Emily’s beloved unicorn, Emily must learn a few things about honesty and growing up. “Fish Face” is offered for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade students on Tuesday, February 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Orpheum Theatre’s Lights! Camera! Learn! program is open to all public, private and home schools at no cost due, in part, to generous funding from the Galesburg Community Foundation, Galesburg CUSD #205, the Illinois Arts Council, BNSF Railway Foundation, businesses and individuals.
Reservations for all Lights! Camera! Learn! programs are required and seating is limited. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the Orpheum Theatre’s education program or to make reservations, please call 309-342-2299 or email
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The Orpheum Theatre contributes to the region’s quality of life by providing quality entertainment and education opportunities and programs; and serves as a civic gathering place and tourism partner for our communities.
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Written by Dawn Wohlford-Metallo
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 09:17 |
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Studio Roll: Behind Closed Doors
WHERE: Quad City Arts Center Gallery, Rock Island
WHEN: Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 @ 2 pm
COST: $50 per tour
On October 23rd, 2011 Quad City Arts takes off on “Studio Roll: Behind Closed Doors” a tour of three area artist’s studios that the public doesn’t have access to. A limited number of tickets are available for a seat on the “Go Loopy” art bus where guests will be treated to refreshments, trivia, music, socializing and beautiful fall vistas enroute to painter David Murray’s Geneseo studio, painter Lee Kimball’s Orion studio and Mark Fowler’s glass studio in Rock Island. The five hour tour finishes up at Quad City Arts where guests can browse the gallery, enjoy coffee & desserts and finalize purchases-all for just $50 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Quad City Arts at 309-793-1213.
The Quad City Arts Center Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by Festival of Trees; Quad City Arts Partners; and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development and celebration of the arts and humanities. For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo 309-793-1213 X108.
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