DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 18, 2019) — Boasting Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa present this holiday classic in style. Whether this is your first Nutcracker, or your 50th, the holidays will not be complete without a visit to the Historic Adler Theatre to cheer on Clara and her prince as they battle the fearsome Rat King, and travel through the magical Land of Snow to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom of the Sweets.

December 14, 2019 • 2:30 with Orchestra Iowa

December 14, 2019 • 7:30 with Orchestra Iowa

December 15, 2019 • 2:30

Adler Theatre • Davenport, IA

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Thursday at Figge Art Museum

The perfect family event! Join us for a mini performance featuring a lively potpourri of favorite Ballet Quad Cities dancers along with artist Chuck Morris, his incredible "Shake the Muse" invention, Rob Miller on Clarinet, and more! There will be an opportunity to speak with the artists after the performance. Performance begins at 6:30PM and will conclude around 7PM. Come early to get a good seat and enjoy a $6 burger basket or a drink at the café. Children welcome!

Dance Me A Story featuring The Nutcracker

Miss Emily will present "Dance Me A Story; Exploring Literature through Ballet featuring The Nutcracker" at The Moline Public Library on November 19, 4-6PM. Join us for this interactive program for people of all ages. Imaginations come to life as we read classic stories, turn on the music, grab a costume, and DANCE!

If you can't make it on the 11/19 Dance Me A Story will be presented at The Iowa City Public Library on 11/23 at 10:30AM.

Thank you to The Moline Rotary for funding this fabulous program at The Moline Public Library!

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