24 Oct 2023

“Standing Strong: Elizabeth Catlett,” November 9

By Reader Staff

In a program held in collaboration with Azubuike African American Council for the Arts and in conjunction with the venue's current exhibition Art & Activism at Tougaloo College, the hour-long documentary Standing Strong: Elizabeth Catlett will enjoy a November 9 screening at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, the Mid-America Emmy-nominated film highlighting the story of its titular artist and activist.

24 Oct 2023

“Humphrey Hill, Lennox, & Williams,” through January 2

By Reader Staff

Works by three gifted Midwestern artists who employ traditional homemaking skills such as sewing, knitting, and embellishing to create higher artforms will be on display at the Quad City International Airport Gallery through January 2, with the gallery's latest collection boasting knitted portraits by Faith Humphrey Hill, art quilts by Cheryl Lennox, and beaded sculpture by Michelle Williams.

20 Oct 2023

The Young Footliters' “Peter Pan Jr.,” October 27 through 29

By Reader Staff

From October 27 through 29, high-flying fun will be on hand at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts when the student-theatre talents of the Young Footliters presents Peter Pan Jr., a one-act family musical based on J.M. Barrie's beloved tale featuring unforgettable songs, magic, warmth, and adventure.

17 Oct 2023

“Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience,” November 1

By Reader Staff

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.

17 Oct 2023

Second-Annual Group Õ Dia de los Muertos Parade, October 28

By Reader Staff

A traditional Mexican holiday inviting families to honor the lives of their loved ones and show appreciation for cultural traditions, Dia de los Muertos will be celebrated in the second-annual parade hosted by Group Õ, with Mercado on Fifth also hosting pre- and after-parties in conjunction with the October 28 event in downtown Moline.

17 Oct 2023

“Unraveling the Mystery of Dolls: Thrills, Halloween, & Germany,” October 29

By Reader Staff

Why are dolls scary? What is the thrill and fascination with being scared that Halloween provides? Such questions and many others will be addressed at Davenport's German American Heritage Center on October 29 in the live lecture Unraveling the Mystery of Dolls: Thrills, Halloween, & Germany, with presenter Dr. Ellen M. Tsagaris explores why some people find dolls terrifying, as well as the origins of Halloween and Germany’s role in the holiday.

17 Oct 2023

Virtual Event: “Martin Luther and His Seminal Translation of the New Testament,” November 1

By Reader Staff

On November 1, in a special online program presented by Davenport's German American Heritage Center, author and historian Russell Baldner will speak on Martin Luther and His Seminal Translation of the New Testament, an illustrated lecture featuring a rich visual component from numerous Luther sites in Germany.

17 Oct 2023

“Balzac & the Little Chinese Seamstress,” November 2

By Reader Staff

Lauded by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a "tribute to the transforming power of books" and by The Oregonian for its "memorable set pieces [that] illuminate the world around this subdued romantic triangle," Dai Sijie's 2002 Franco-Chinese film Balzac & the Little Chinese Seamstress will enjoy a November 2 screening at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, the romantic drama an awards nominee with the Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, and the Cannes Film Festival.

17 Oct 2023

“An Infantryman from Hero Street,” October 28

By Reader Staff

Presented as a partnership with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, the October 28 screening of An Infantryman from Hero Street will find local Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films sharing their moving new documentary with patrons at the Davenport Public Library's Eastern Avenue branch, this fourth work in the Hero Street series followed by a question-and-answer session with the area talents.

17 Oct 2023

Halloween Weekend at the Figge, October 27 through 29

By Reader Staff

In preparation for the spookiest night of the year, Davenport's Figge Art Museum will host a trio of special events from October 27 through 29, with the venue presenting Dark Delights Dinner & Movie on Friday, Mysteria, a Night of Secrets & Art on Saturday, and Tricks & Treats on Sunday in advance of downtown Davenport's annual Halloween parade.

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