SATURDAY AT 3: Quad City Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) hosts an event at The Center in Davenport to celebrate culture and diversity.
Davenport, Iowa – On Saturday May 6, QC locals are invited to a free cultural celebration at the Center for entertainment, children’s activities, food, and company.
WHAT: Cultural Celebration Festival
WHERE: The Center: 1411 Brady Street Davenport, IA 51801
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 2017, 3-7 pm
QCAIR is an organization dedicated to building community among refugees, immigrants, and citizens of the Quad Cities. We serve as a resource for understanding, housing, jobs, and education and more. This event aims to celebrate the diversity of different cultures by integrating them into one festival. We also hope to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions that immigrants and refugees have made to the Quad City community.
Here are some activities that are planned for the festival:
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Children’s Activities – there will be opportunities to color, decorate, and share via unique art projects
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Entertainment – there will be performances by local groups including the Glenview Mariachi Band and Irish Dancers.
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Food – there will be a variety of food available at the event
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Speakers – speakers include members from the One Human Family and Islamic Center of the QC
Here is a schedule of events:
3:00 - Doors Open
3:10 - Grant Curtis, President of QCAIR
3:15 - Moline Mayor Elect Stephanie Acri
3:30 - Mariachi Band
4:00 - Davenport Mayor Frank Klipsch
4:15 - John Dabeet, Immigrant from Palestine
4:30 - Glenn Leach - One Human Family
5:00 - Hersong
5:15 - Marlo Clarke, Immigrant from Barbados
5:30 Greg Swanson, Sitar Player
5:45 Joe Nobling Fiddle Player
6:00 Muslim Girls Choir
6:10 Muhammad El-Zain
6:30 Terenga Drum Circle
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