Appearing in a special virtual program in conjunction with her most recent book Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, & Abstractions, Dr. Temple Grandin - one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism - takes part in an April 3 lecture presentation hosted by Illinois Libraries Present and the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries, allowing participants insight into the humanitarian who has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.

In a special event co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities, a delicate global union will be explored in the Bettendorf Public Library's March 26 program Navigating Tides: The Evolution of U.S.-China Relations Post COVID-19, a deep dive into a complex issue presented by Augustana College professor Xiaowen Zang.

Boasting an unmistakable comedic style and stage voice that have endeared him to audiences since his breakout in 1985's hit comedy prequel Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, actor, filmmaker, and frequent voice-over artist Bobcat Goldthwait brings his standup set to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center for two shows on March 16, his credits ranging from the Bill Murray comedy Scrooged to his long tenure as a panelist on NPR's radio-quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Lauded by St. Louis' STL.com for his "quick wit and fast thinking," and beloved for his YouTube channel on which he posts content and occasionally streams a show titled Dog Vlog, standup comedian Drew Lynch brings his national tour to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on March 8, his credits including a recurring role in the final season of IFC's hit series Maron and several appearances on TBS' Conan.