Lauded by Louisville Theater as "opulent and magical with moments of heart and humor," World Ballet Company's touring presentation of Cinderella lands at Davenport's Adler Theatre on April 12, the beloved fairy tale coming to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending enchantment, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet.

Taking place in conjunction with the global project built around a private collection of 70 violins, viola, and cello connected to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust, the professional talents of Ballet Quad Cities will perform a Violins of Hope Iowa dance performance at Davenport's Figge Art Museum on April 16.

The recipient of the Chicago Public Library Foundation's 21st Century Award, and revered for 2014's The Book of Unknown Americans that the New York Times called "unfailingly well written and entertaining," Chicago-based author Cristina Henriquez participates in an April 16 virtual event hosted by Illinois Libraries Present, the writer sharing her thoughts on Voice, Culture, & Human Connection.

Featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by world-renowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, the traveling exhibition Kaleidoscope Odyssey will be housed at Davenport's Putnam Museum & Science Center through September 7, this fascinating walk-through event designed to celebrate the intersection of visual art, science, and optics.