In an April 20 program in which she will share her family history and how that history became the basis for her new book, the Quad Cities' esteemed poet, actor, and performance artist Shellie Moore Guy will take part in a special local-author visit at the Rock Island Public Library's Watts-Midtown Branch, treating family audiences to the saga behind her new release The Family Tree.

In a performance showcasing the culture of the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska, the Git Hoan Dancers' remarkable stage spectacle People of the Salmon, Tsimshian - Representing Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest comes to the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on April 19, the ensemble boasting a reputation of high-energy, enthusiastic, and spirit-filled entertainment that thrills and educates thousands of audiences on the rich culture of Tsimshian people throughout the world.

A gifted composer and pianist, longtime area-theatre reviewer, and staunch advocate of the local art scene will be the featured guest at Coal Valley's Robert R. Jones Public Library on April 6, when Jonathan Turner will serve as a knowledgeable, friendly guide while discussing experiences worth sharing in his 2023 book 100 Things to Do in the Quad Cities Before You Die.

Presented by Phil Webber, a Professor Emeritus of German and Linguistics at Pella, Iowa's Central College, Iowa's Cultural Kaleidoscope continues the popular "Kaffee und Kuchen" series at Davenport's German American Heritage Center, the April 14 program highlighting the diverse roles played by the Germans in the state and particularly in the greater Davenport area.

Audiences may not hear the familiar strains of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or “Someday My Prince Will Come.” But they'll certainly be treated to music- and dance-filled enchantment when a pair of legendary heroines join forces in the one-act ballets Dorothy Goes to Oz and Snow White, the Adler Theatre's April 13 pairing of family-friendly works by the professional talents of Ballet Quad Cities.

A thrilling live show hosted by paranormal expert Dustin Pari of TV's Ghost Hunters, the nationally touring stage spectacle Ghosts: Do You Believe? will fill Davenport's Capitol Theatre with tales of the otherworldly on April 6, offering patrons an invitation to witness where the boundaries of reality and the supernatural blur.

With See Chicago Dance raving that "it’s easy to feel the heart of this company and the passion that resonates from its mission," the gifted artists of the female- and minority-led company Ballet 5:8 return to the Quad Cities for their performance of Imagine Better, an evening of magical choreography and unmistakable passion taking place at Moline's Bartlett Performing Arts Center on April 6.

Appearing in a special virtual program in conjunction with her most recent book Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, & Abstractions, Dr. Temple Grandin - one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism - takes part in an April 3 lecture presentation hosted by Illinois Libraries Present and the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries, allowing participants insight into the humanitarian who has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.

On March 22, the Adler Theatre invites audiences to “Come on down!” to the Davenport venue for the exciting touring event The Price Is Right Live a stage version of the beloved TV game show with prizes for the competitors potentially including appliances, vacations, and even ... a new car!

In a special event co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities, a delicate global union will be explored in the Bettendorf Public Library's March 26 program Navigating Tides: The Evolution of U.S.-China Relations Post COVID-19, a deep dive into a complex issue presented by Augustana College professor Xiaowen Zang.

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