An artist who has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage, Grammy-nominated comedian George Lopez brings his national tour to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on February 15, the famed funnyman beloved for six seasons as the star of his eponymous ABC sitcom, which currently ranks as one of the top-rated shows on Nick at Nite.

Known for wearing stage attire to honor their blue-collar Midwestern roots and bringing a tight, high-energy performance to every booking, the Quad Cities' alt-metal ensemble Alborn headlines a February concert event at Davenport's Redstone Room, this popular local outfit composed of Justin Taylor on guitar and lead vocals, Alex Raser on drums and vocals, Zame Lewis on bass, and Nate Guske on guitar and vocals.

Honoring the legendary "day the music died" with a nonstop celebration full of musical life, the touring artists of John Mueller's Winter Dance Party take the stage at Davenport's Capitol Theatre on February 7, the night a tribute to the eternal magic of rock-and-roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson.

With the Michigan musicians lauded by the Grand Rapids Herald Review as a "wonderfully talented" band that finds "percussions, strings, and trumpet working together seamlessly to provide the foundation for vocals and lyrics," Wild Horses enjoys a February 12 headlining engagement at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the group's recent accomplishments including acting as 2024 openers for Willie Nelson and winning the Blue Ox Virtual Band Competition.

Drawing from a diverse array of influences ranging from nostalgic rock anthems to contemporary hits, the Central Illinois talents of Revel in Red play a special free concert in East Moline venue The Rust Belt's Winter Jam Concert Series, their February 8 performance blending classics from Boston, Styx, and Journey with modern hits from Prince, My Chemical Romance, and other great artists.

With the touring ensemble led by Jeff Bush, a gifted trombonist who has played alongside jazz masters Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks, Ahmad Jamal, and Vanessa Rubin, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra performs a special February 7 concert at the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center, the group's namesake remembered and beloved for standards such as "Opus One," "This Love of Mine," "Song of India," "I'll Never Smile Again,” and “Marie.”

A wide and beautiful variety of artistic media will be showcased in the latest group exhibition at Rock Island's Quad City Arts Center gallery, with Davis-Salazar, Weiland, & Regional Woodturners, through March 21, boasting new paintings by Katrina Davis-Salazar, sculptural ceramics by Brant Weiland, and 20 works by nine of the region’s best woodturners.

Treating science-fiction fans to a trio of classics set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far way, Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre hosts its Star Wars Film Series with presentations of three of creator George Lucas' Academy Award-winning classics: 1977's original A New Hope, 1980's The Empire Strikes Back, and 1983's Return of the Jedi.

A unique production that pushes the boundaries of circus arts by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination, Cirque du Soleil: Crystal enjoys a four-day, five-performance run at Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK, the touring show's February 13 through 16 engagement exploring brand-new creative territory for the first time in the company’s astounding 40-year history.

The funny bone of one of the United States' most revered presidents will be explored at Coal Valley's Robert R. Jones Public Library on February 11 when historian and former professor Dr. William Hampes presents The Humor of American Lincoln, a program focusing on the types of humor that Lincoln used, how he used them in politics and his personal life to achieve his goals, and what his sense of humor demonstrated about his personality.

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