16 Mar 2021

Virtual Presentation - “President Harry Truman: A Grandson's Portrait,” March 25

By Reader Staff

Honoring his grandfather in a March 25 virtual presentation for the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center, author and historian Clifton Truman Daniel writes and stars in President Harry Truman: A Grandson's Portrait, an intimate and familial look at a politician who regarded holding the highest office in the land as second only to the privilege of being an American citizen.

09 Mar 2021

Virtual Community Connections: “Life on the Mississippi River with John Lynn,” March 18

By Reader Staff

The latest online presentation in the Bettendorf Public Library's popular “Community Connections” series, Life on the Mississippi River with John Lynn will find the Peoria-based lecturer and nature enthusiast hosting a virtual guided tour down “The Mighty Miss” as he shares tales of the body of water's course and character, and of general river life.

09 Mar 2021

“The Office” Trivia Night, March 23

By Reader Staff

All things Dunder Miflin will be celebrated at The Tangled Wood on March 23 when the Bettendorf venue hosts The Office Trivia Night – an evening in which fans of the beloved and widely acclaimed sitcom test their knowledge on Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, and loads of factoids both both easy and hard. (That's what she said.)

09 Mar 2021

Virtual Presentation – “A Woman of Achievement: Stories from the Life of Lou Henry Hoover,” March 18

By Reader Staff

Delivered as part of the Davenport Public Library's virtual 3rd Thursday at Hoover's Presidential Library & Museum programming, the March 18 Zoom webinar A Woman of Achievement: Stories from the Life of Lou Henry Hoover will provide fascinating insight into the life of President Herbert Hoover's wife, educating participants about the achievements of a First Lady whose legacy has been largely forgotten, but whose impact can still be felt today.

03 Mar 2021

Virtual Presentation – “Megan Gogerty: Telling the Truth through Jokes,” March 13

By Reader Staff

An award-winning playwright and acclaimed comedy voice serves as a latest guest in the Englert Theatre's virtual Storytellers series, with University of Iowa instructor Megan Gogerty instructing participants in the art of Telling the Truth through Jokes, a March 13 morning event in which “women, people of color, and other folks who consistently get talked over during meetings are especially encouraged to attend.”

02 Mar 2021

Virtual Performance: Tommy Ryman, March 12

By Reader Staff

A lauded comedian who was a semi-finalist on the eighth season of NBC's competition series Last Comic Standing, touring sensation Tommy Ryman will be showcased in a virtual performance for the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center, his March 12 online engagement granting viewers access to the comedian singular blend of observational comedy, absurdism, sarcasm, and satire.

02 Mar 2021

Virtual Presentation: Tiffany D. Jackson, March 9

By Reader Staff

Appearing in a special co-presentation by the Davenport and Rock Island Public Libraries, award-winning young-adult author Tiffany D. Jackson will be showcased in a virtual author visit on March 9, with the Brooklyn-based talent speaking on her writing process, and five lauded novels, and her successful career that has extended far beyond literature.

23 Feb 2021

Virtual Presentation: “The Fall of Berlin,” March 7

By Reader Staff

On March 7, Army Sustainment Command Historian Kevin Braafladt will host a special virtual program for the German American Heritage Center, with his presentation The Fall of Berlin detailing the strategic fighting that led to the last days of the World War II, and the surrender negotiations between the Allies and the German government that officially ended the war in Europe.

23 Feb 2021

Virtual Presentation – “The Norm of Greatness: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” March 8

By Reader Staff

Based on the essential writings of perhaps the most iconic civil-rights champion in American history, the virtual performance piece The Norm of Greatness: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be presented by the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on March 8, with its playwright and star Darryl Van Leer described byVariety magazine as “an actor gifted not only with exceptional range and depth, but with clear-eyed passion and intelligence.”

23 Feb 2021

Rodney Carrington, March 5

By Reader Staff

Making an eagerly anticipated stop at the Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center in support of his chart-topping album Get Em Out, comedian and singer/songwriter Rodney Carrington shares his standup and vocal talents in two performances on March 5, demonstrating the country-themed gifts that have made him an internationally touring crowd favorite and platinum-selling recording artist.

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