In a special in-person program on November 19, the astonishing accomplishments of a noted European will be the focus of the German American Heritage Center lecture A Doorway to Heroism: Rabbi Romberg's Great Uncle Richard Stern, with this fascinating historical account co-presented by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities.

Despite the event's title, an Oscar-nominated international treasure will indeed appear at Davenport's Adler Theatre on November 10, when the nationally touring An Evening with the Late John Cleese treats audiences to an evening with the legendary British actor, writer, and comedian famed for Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called Wanda, and the James Bond and Harry Potter franchises.

Participating in a special virtual event co-offered by the Rock Island Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present, a world-class chef, author, and restaurant owner will share stories and Thanksgiving-dinner tips in A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard, the November 8 online program featuring the star of Netflix’s Bake Squad and owner of the Chicago based Justice of the Pies.

Aside from his many military and political achievements, Frederick the Great was also an accomplished flutist, composer, and a lover of the arts. Among the musicians in his court was Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of the legendary Johann Sebastian. And on November 12, visitors to Davenport's German American Heritage Center are invited to Find out about what happened on an infamous “Take Your Father to Work Day” in Dr. Jacob Bancks' presentation Bach's Offering to the Musical King: Frederick the Great of Prussia, a chance to learn about the extraordinary and unique work of art that resulted when Prussia’s most enlightened king met Europe’s greatest composer.

Currently traveling the country on his wildly popular, 100-city "The Shock Advised Comedy Tour," social-media sensation Blake Lynch – better known by his professional moniker Nurse Blake – brings his singular sensibility to Davenport's Adler Theatre on November 9, the gifted comedian and legitimate health-care professional currently boasting more than a million Instagram followers and New York Times recognition as a "genuine phenomenon" in the field of standup.

One of the area's most eagerly anticipated sales events returns to Rock Island's QCCA Expo Center November 3 through 5, as Melting Pot Productions, Inc. presents this autumn's 2023 Antique Spectacular Vintage Market Quad Cities, allowing hunters of vintage goods an all-weekend opportunity to shop for a wide range of quality antiques.

An Iowa native who served as a cast member and co-writer for the 2013-14 season of Saturday Night Live, touring comedian Brooks Wheelan headlines a special November 8 evening at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the funnyman's additional credits including a vocal performance in the Oscar-winning Big Hero 6 and acting as the opener for numerous sets by Emmy winner John Oliver.

Currently boasting more than 200 weekly episodes of his successful podcast, touring comedian Craig Conant brings his unique stylings to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room on November 4, the standup's biography proudly stating that “Craig Conant is sober now despite the look on his face.”

Examining the accomplishments of one of European history's most noted leaders, as well as the controversies surrounding them, the German American Heritage Center's in-person presentation New Thoughts on Old Fritz: Frederick the Great of Prussia will take place on November 5, with Augustana College professor Dr. David Ellis discussing the ruler known for his military successes in the Silesian wars, his reorganization of the Prussian Army, and his patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment.

With the touring TV star returning to Davenport for the first time in two years, the Adler Theatre will again treat TLC fans to an evening with the former host of the hit series Long Island Medium in Theresa Caputo Live!: The Experience, the November 1 event in which the celebrity will share personal stories about her life, explain how her gift works, and deliver healing messages to her audience members.

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