Strike out on the Inca trail as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra presents Caminos del Inka on June 1 at the Figge Art Museum. Accompanied by a choreographed visual slide show and documentary footage, QCSO principal flutist Jessica Waren-Acosta and harpist Marguerite Lynn Williams perform music from South America. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with free hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar and guided tours of the Figge Art Museum. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m.

An audiovisual presentation containing documentary style photos and video is choreographed to the music. These images enhance the audiences understanding of the cultural and historical aspects of the music. Caminos del Inka works closely with traditional musicians from the Americas to create the most acurate educational film. As a result of their work, people will be able to access and enjoy the rich music and more thoroughly understand the historical and cultural context.

 As part of a collaboration with the Figge Art Museum, docents will be giving tours of their Art and Devotion in Viceregal New Spain exhibit from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Focusing on the Spanish colonial period of present-day Mexico and Central America, this gallery includes a large collection of religious and devotional art. These works frequently were used in the religious rites and ceremonies of the liturgy or for private devotion. Indeed, an inextricable bond existed between the Church and the image-making traditions of Hispanic cultures.

Performing in this concert is Jessica Warren-Acosta, principal flute of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Warren-Acosta has concertized on three continents and appeared as a soloist with the Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Fort Worth, and Omaha Symphony Orchestras among others, as well as at numerous international music festivals including the Spoleto USA Festival where she gave the American Premiere of Pascal Dusapin's Flute Concerto, "Galim."

Joining Ms. Warren-Acosta is Principal Harpist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Marguerite Lynn Williams. Ms. Williams has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra member. She has been awarded prizes in numerous competitions including the American Harp Society's National Competition. She has appeared with the Chicago Symphony, Minnesota, Milwaukee Symphony, Ravinia Festival, Toronto Symphony, and San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Seating is limited, so buy your ticket today by clicking here.

The Moline Public Library and Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities welcome folksinger Lil' Rev back to the area as he presents "Fiddler on the Roof Meets O Brother Where Art Thou?" on Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m.at the Moline Public Library, 3210 - 41st Street.  This program of Jewish and Yiddish folk music from the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and music historian is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact the library at 309-524-2470.

Through a colorful prism of American roots influence, Lil' Rev will perform Jewish Blues, Bluegrass (or as he likes to call it, Jewgrass!), Country Western (look out Kinky Friedman, here comes Lil' Rev!) and original songs played on the guitar, ukulele, mandolin, harmonica and banjo.  Lil' Rev will seamlessly weave a tapestry of Yiddish, Israeli, Chasidic, and American folk songs into a rich gumbo of story, song, and lore for the whole family.

This event is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities and Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Hard rock will come alive this summer when the foursome of Ratt, Sebastian Bach, Dokken and Lita Ford hit the road stopping at the iWireless Center on Friday, August 16, 2013 for over five hours of Arena Rock. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 am.

Ratt lead singer Stephen Pearcy and original bassist Juan Croucier have reunited with band mates for a night of Ratt's greatest hits including Round and Round, Lay it Down, You're in Love, Back For More, Wanted Man, Lack of Communication, You Think You're Tough, I Want a Woman and more.

Sebastian Bach has sold in excess of 20 million records worldwide as lead singer with his former band, Skid Row and as a solo artist. I Remember You, 18 & Life, Slave to the Grind, Monkey Business and Youth Gone Wild were among the many hits with Bach on Vocals. Since departing the band, Bach has produced chart topping records and his most recent billboard chart topping solo album, Kicking and Screaming, has been met with universal acclaim and praise. Far from just being a multi-platinum recording artist, his career over the past decade includes starring roles on Broadway in Jekyll & Hyde and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Dokken a hard-rock staple has accumulated numerous charting singles throughout their iconic career including Breaking the Chains, In My Dreams, You Just got Lucky, Into the Fire, Burning Like a Flame, Heaven Sent and Kiss of Death and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.

Lita Ford broke into heavy metal with the Runaways and later released multiple solo albums. Her most successful album to date, Lita, featured Ford's first hit, Kiss Me Deadly. She scored her first Top Ten single with the ballad Close My Eyes Forever a duet with Ozzy Osbourne.

Ticket prices are $25.00 and $35.00 with a limited number of $50.00 VIP seats also available and go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 am. Tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000, and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com

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The June 7, 2013 Smokey Robinson concert at the iWireless Center has been cancelled due to a personal scheduling conflict. Refunds will be available at the original point of purchase beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10 am.

The iWireless Center will offer all patrons who purchased Smokey Robinson tickets the opportunity to purchase tickets for Chicago at the iWireless Center scheduled for June 17, 2013 at a $10 per ticket discount.

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