On Friday, January 13, representatives from 3M will present a $50,000 check to the Family Museum. The money will go towards the Rethink, Reshape, Reinvent renovation project set to begin late 2012. The purpose of Rethink, Reshape, Reinvent is to renovate and reuse the Family Museum's existing 7,100 square feet of exhibit gallery space in order to provide a new set of learning experiences and environments specifically designed to meet the needs of young learners age 8 and younger and their adult caregivers. Leaders from both organizations will be on hand to answer questions.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra Event:
Día del Amor/Valentine's Day

A Concert in the Masterworks Series

7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012
Adler Theatre
136 E. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA 52801
2 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2012
Centennial Hall
3703 7th Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Join Guest Conductor Alondra de la Parra and renowned guitarist Robert Belinic for a dazzling, romantic array of orchestral works, including:
Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov:
A symphonic suite composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in the days of Imperial Russia, Scheherazade is based on One Thousand and One Nights, also known as The Arabian Nights. This compelling classic combines thrilling orchestration with exotic legends of the East.
Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo:
Joaquín Rodrigo, one of the finest Spanish composers of the twentieth century, wrote the Concierto de Aranjuez for classical guitar and orchestra. This beautiful composition was inspired by the gardens at Palacio Real de Aranjuez, the residence of the King of Spain.
Boléro by Maurice Ravel:
Boléro, a one-movement orchestral piece by Maurice Ravel, was originally composed as a ballet, commissioned by ballerina Ida Rubinstein. The piece is Ravel's most famous composition. An excerpt of Boléro is featured in the 1980 movie 10, and that romantic musical interlude significantly increased sales of recordings of the work.

For tickets, call the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 563-322-QCSO (7276) or visit www.qcsymphony.com .
Quad City Symphony Orchestra Event:
Valentine's Day Gala
5 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012
Hotel Blackhawk
200 E. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA 52801
Black tie optional
In honor of the Día del Amor/Valentine's Day concert, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will host a Valentine's Day Gala in the beautiful Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. In the luxurious Gold Room, you can enjoy hosted beer and wine, delicious appetizers, and the opening of the silent auction. At 6 p.m., you will be treated to a Latin-infused gourmet dinner accompanied by live flute and harp.
At 7:30 p.m., stroll to the nearby Adler Theatre for the Día del Amor/Valentine's Day Concert. Listen and enjoy as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Alondra de la Parra perform romantic favorites, including Scheherezade, Boléro, and the Concierto de Aranjuez with renowned guitarist Robert Belinic.
At 9 p.m., dance the night away to the sweet music of the Candymakers. You can also partake of delectable desserts, and celebrate the conclusion of the silent auction.
Silent auction items include an all-expense-paid Mexican vacation, an authentic Italian dinner for 10 prepared by Quad City Symphony Orchestra Music Director Mark Russell Smith, and a $5,000 diamond pendant, courtesy of Holland Jewelers.

To take part in this elegant evening of music and romance, call the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 563-322-QCSO (7276) or visit www.qcsymphony.com.
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CEDAR RAPIDS - Theatre Cedar Rapids will hold auditions Sunday and Monday (Jan. 15 & 16) for "The Wedding Singer," the Tony Award-nominated musical that performs March 9-31.

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. each night at the theatre, located at 102 Third St. SE. Auditioners are asked to prepare 16 bars of a song of their choice. Due to the '80s theme of the show, the directors encourage auditioners to choose a song that was popular in the 1980s. No accompanist will be provided, so be comfortable singing the song a capella.

Auditioners will be also asked to dance and to read from the script, and are encouraged to wear clothing that's comfortable to move in. If needed, callbacks will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Directed by Leslie Charipar with music direction by Janelle Lauer and choreography by Patricia Offt, "The Wedding Singer" is a musical comedy based on the movie starring Adam Sandler. The story of a wedding singer in 1985 New Jersey who goes berserk after his own fiancée leaves him at the altar, the musical version received multiple Tony nominations during its 2006 Broadway run.

For more information on the show, specific roles or general audition requirements, call (319) 366-8591 or visit www.theatrecr.org.

 

Annual search for the Irish Mother of the Year. All nominations must be an original letter of approximately 150 words. A nominee should be involved in family, church and community, have a good sense of humor and demonstrate her pride in her Irish ancestry. Nominations must be received by the St. Patrick Society no later than March 2, 2012. Mail nomination to: The St. Patrick Society, Quad Cities, U.S.A. at P.O. Box 4487, Davenport, IA 52808

 

Applications for the GRAND PARADE XXVll-March 17, 2012- are now available. Contact John Scally (309)-788-2341 for complete details. (The GRAND PARADE is at its limit for vehicles of any kind) Parade applications must be received by the St. Patrick Society no later than March 2, 2012.

 

The St. Patrick Society, Quad Cities, U.S.A. announces a $1000 scholarship to be awarded March 16, 2012. Applications are available from high school counselors, online www.stpatsqc.com , or from Matt Wissing at (563)-265-9353. Eligible applicants must be related to a current St. Patrick Society member and must evidence the ability to pursue a college or university education, as substantiated by grade point average, class standing and ACT/SAT scores. Involvement in extra curricular school and community activities will also be considered. Letter of recommendation from educators, counselors, employers and others are helpful. Applications are not judged on a basis of need. Scholarship applications must be received by the St. Patrick Society no later than March 2, 2012.

 

For more information on the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities please visit www.stpatsqc.com or visit our Facebook Page-St Patrick Society Quad Cities USA

Bettendorf – Enjoy an evening at the Family Museum for free! On Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16, 2012, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm admission is free for everyone at the Family Museum located at 2900 Learning Campus Drive in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Visitors can explore agriculture and weather in Amazing Acres by making a cloud, touching a tornado, driving a John Deere combine, and shopping in the Amazing Acres Market. Little ones can play safely in PlayHouse by creating a meal in the Alphabet Kitchen, interacting with the virtual pond, and playing house. Busy Bodies has a large heart that visitors can walk through, and the rhythm of the heart may inspire some visitors to create their own rhythms in Rhythm Alley with a pentaphone. There is so much to do at the Family Museum!

For more information, visit the Family Museum`s website www.familymuseum.org.

Bettendorf – Start recruiting, start strategizing, and start preparing for the most anticipated evening of Q & A of the year - the Family Museum Trivia Night!  On Saturday, March 31, 2012, the Family Museum Foundation will host this fun and action packed evening at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center. Doors open at 6:00 PM and trivia begins at 7:00 PM. There will be silent auction items to bid on and a grand raffle for thousands of dollars in prizes.

Trivia Night 2012 is the Family Museum`s annual fundraising event to support programming and exhibits at the Museum for children and families.  Cost for a table of eight people is $200 ($25 per person) and includes pizza buffet and sides catered by the Isle of Capri and a chance to finish in the top three places with guaranteed cash prizes. New this year: teams registered by February 1 will receive $25 off registration.

Last year`s event sold out, so register now by calling Jeff at 563-344-4168 or register online.

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Davenport, Iowa, January 9, 2011 - A new feature for Davenport golfers, Player Cards, are now available for sale starting today. Cards are for sale at The Rivers Edge, 700 West River Dr in downtown Davenport. The River's Edge is open from 6am to 10pm, Monday through Sunday. Player Cards are re-loadable cards for use of Green Fees, Cart Fees, and Range Fees and are valid on all 3 public courses in the city Emeis, Duck Creek, and Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center.


Cards purchased through Feb 28th 2012 will include a 10% bonus on the card, compliments of Davenport Golf. For example, a Player Card purchased for $200 will have $220 of value on the card.


Player Cards will not include concession and Pro-shop merchandise purchases and Player Cards will require a $100/minimum transaction.


Further details regarding the Player Cards are available by calling the River's Edge at 328-7275, or by visiting www.golfdavenport.com. At this time, Player Cards are only available for sale in person at the River's Edge.


"The Player Card is part of our efforts to offer more to our golf customer," according to Troy Evans, Superintendent of Revenue Facilities. "The indoor golf range we opened at River's Edge last month has been a tremendous hit, and we believe our customers will see a great value in the Player Cards as well."


Duck Creek Golf course remains open this winter unless snow covers the course or temperatures impair play on the greens.

Wallace: "Illinois has fallen into a debt spiral..."

 

Rock Island, IL...Jonathan Wallace, candidate for State Representative in the 72nd District, released the following statement after Moody downgrades Illinois bond rating again:

 

"This news is disappointing, but not surprising. Illinois has fallen into a debt spiral, and career politicians like Pat Verschoore choose to hide their heads in the sand and ignore the problem. The downgrade, coupled with unfunded pension and retiree healthcare benefits, will result in more unpaid bills. We need to start having an adult conversation about our budget priorities in Illinois or we will continue to spiral downwards towards financial ruin.

 

"The voters of the 72nd District are paying attention, and they're tired of failed policies in Springfield. We deserve better and I am committed to reforming spending and finding new ways to save money for the sake of the next generation. When elected next November, I will make balancing the budget and restoring our state's credit rating my top priority."

 

Jonathan Wallace is running for State Representative in the 72nd District. Wallace is a former Township trustee who founded his own small business and has worked in the Illinois House.

 

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The Big Dance

A dozen top high school show choirs from three states will descend on Davenport North's Paul J. Holzworth Auditorium on January 21st for one of the Midwest's premier show choir invitationals, The Big Dance.

The 15th annual event will include preliminary competition from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and finals competition beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Among the competing schools will be Bettendorf, Davenport Central, Davenport West, Iowa City High, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Western Dubuque, Herscher (Ill.) and Bloomington (Minn.) Jefferson. Also included will be exhibition performances by North's own choirs, Northside Establishment and Center Stage.

Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children and seniors.

For more information, contact:
Ryan Riewerts, North vocal music director       (563) 388-9884
Don Doxsie, The Big Dance co-chair      (563) 320-5002
Gale Doxsie, The Big Dance co-chair     (563) 320-5820
As you all know, the Independent Scholars' Evenings  are dedicated to promote and support the work of area Independent Scholars. Held each Thursday at 7.00 pm during a shortened academic school year, this year we are opening the spring session earlier than usual. There is no snow and the temperatures are warm enough for our regular evening sessions.

Should the weather change, of course we may resume the winter break.

Special documentary:

THRIVE.
On
Jan 12 th 2012
At
7.00 pm

THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future. After the presentation there will be critical analysis of the movie within the group, facilitated by Independent Scholar Michael Grady.

Please attend.  Please feel free to forward this email to your network.
These Inidependent Scholars' Evenings we sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c) 3 at State and Federal levels since 1996.

Please visit our website www.qcinstitute.org

Looking forward to meeting you at the ISE

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