Lauded by legendary composer and Marvin Hamlisch as “a great band,” with the EGOT winner adding “I can't imagine better ambassadors for our country,” the United States Army's premier big-band outfit the Jazz Ambassadors headlines a special Veterans Day concert at Davenport's Adler Theatre, the group's November 11 engagement demonstrating why the ensemble has received great acclaim both at home and abroad while performing America’s original art form.

With the ensemble's ranks presently including a retired University of Iowa jazz professor, a former Augustana College guitar instructor, and a current Augustana professor of astronomy, Iowa City's popular rock and blues tribute musicians The Beaker Brothers Band play a rare Quad Cities concert on November 13, the group's Sunday Funday concert at Moline's Viking Club a joint effort between the venue, the Mississippi Valley Blues Society's entertainment committee, and Rudy Hernandez.

Delivering an informative presentation on the Figge Art Museum's current exhibition Message from Our Planet: Digital Art from the Thoma Collection, special guest Jason Foumberg will host a November 3 Curator Talk at the Davenport venue, discussing and exploring the fascinating works found in this collection of 20 unique software, video, and light-technology artworks.

Known for his successful standup career and for playing Kevin MacArthur on the FXX series The League, Steve Rannazzisi will perform two comedy sets at Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room on November 5, the film and television veteran having also enjoyed guest spots on such successful TV programs as Samantha Who?, New Girl, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.