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I think exposure to the theatre is so important for kids, and Circa 21's children’s show Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, directed by Brad Hauskins, did not disappoint, with life lessons continually pouring through the plot.

Praised by Broadway World as "a true celebration of female friendship and empowerment," as well as "a joyful and spirited production with a moving backdrop of loss," the empowering musical dramedy Calendar Girls makes its area debut with a June 22 through 26 run at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, this enchanting stage piece based on true events and a beloved 2003 film a work that, according to The Guardian, "suggests the story has now achieved its ideal form."

A delightful evening of genre-expansive music for the family, by a family, will be delivered by the Ohnward Fine Arts on Center when the Maquoketa venue, on June 18, presents The Clauson Family Music Show, a touring production of toe-tapping tunes, winning comedy, and eye-catching costumes boasting the talents of Brent Clauson and his adult children Cody and Brittney.

Two acclaimed hard-rock outfits touring in support of two 2022 album debuts play East Moline venue The Rust Belt on the same night, with the June 17 concert bringing with it performances by Shaman's Harvest, whose Rebelator was released on March 11, and Crobot, whose Feel This was released earlier this month.

Lauded by the Austin Chronicle as "earnest, honest, accurate, and unrelenting," the award-winning British drama God's Own Country will be screened at the Figge Art Museum on June 19 as part of the Davenport venue's celebration of Gay Pride Month, this rural romance starring The Crown's Emmy winning Josh O'Connor praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a universal tale about giving yourself over to love, even when you seem hopelessly broken."

Embarking on his first national bluegrass tour in 24 years, legendary musician Béla Fleck and his My Bluegrass Heart ensemble bring the Bluegrass Happening celebration to Davenport's Adler Theatre on June 22, treating fans to a night of talents that – adding tour performers Sam Bush and the Jerry Douglas Band – have netted an astounding 70-plus Grammy nominations and more than 30 wins.

Revered as the frontman for the Memphis-based, alt-country band Lucero. lauded singer/songwriter and guitarist Ben Nichols headlines a June 18 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel the artist playing favorites from his band's significant repertoire – including 2021's When You Found Me – and compositions from his 2009 solo EP The Last Pale Light in the West, whose seven songs are all based on characters and situations drawn from Cormac McCarthy's novel Blood Meridian.

Performing catchy, clap-along family favorites such as “Popcorn” and “Now I Go to School," the children's-music talents of Laura Doherty & the Heartbeats headline the Butterworth Center's first Music on the Lawn concert for 2022, with the Moline venue proud to host the singer/songwriter and guitarist named by Time Out Chicago as the Windy City's "Top Kids' Musician in Chicago."