May 20 event to feature overview on THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
Two of the most exciting events ever to take place in Davenport will be discussed in detail at the Hilltop Campus Village Annual meeting, set for 5:30pm, on Tuesday May 20 at the Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 West 14th Street.
In addition to the overview of projects undertaken during the 2013-2014 year by volunteer work groups, CSO architects and Missman and Associates will be presented a detailed power-point presentation on the much-anticipated $23 million expansion to Davenport Central High School, which will include the construction of a new swimming facility and a performing arts center.
Prior to that will be a special presentation on the Creative Arts Academy, by program coordinators Joel and Diane Franken of the Davenport Community School District, along with some remarks by Philip McKinley, who had directed the Broadway production of SPIDERMAN, and worked with such luminaries as Hugh Jackman. Mr. McKinley lives in Davenport and is an Augustana College graduate who is lending his talents to the development of the Creative Arts Academy.
"Our board feels that these two elements are genuine game-changers, not only for the Hilltop Campus Village, but for the school district, the city and the entire region", stated Scott Tunnicliff, Director of the HCV. "We've had an extraordinary year of accomplishment, but feel that people will want to attend this program, which celebrates the present but also very much the future, and shows the shape of things to come."
"We've seen a real spike in reinvestment in the Hilltop Campus Village", added Board President Robert E. Lee. "But what is being presented here is also about the sustained development of a creative class in our regional workforce. It will take place in the Hilltop, the downtown and other parts of the Quad Cities, and have a positive impact for generations."
A spaghetti dinner with dessert and beverage comes with the $5 admission fee, and the program also includes prizes for which drawing will be held. All are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by calling 563 322 8293 or emailing hcvscott@gmail.com
