Rock Island, Ill. – Monday, March 13, 2017

Grammy-winning jazz pianist Laurence Hobgood will be in the Quad Cities March 13-19 for a one-week residency as part of Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.

Laurence Hobgood has enjoyed a multi-faceted and dynamic career, including roles as a collaborator, composer, arranger, producer, educator and recognition as a multiple Grammy nominee and 2010 Grammy winner. He has a passion for introducing young people to jazz music.

Due to an unexpected conflict, soprano Heidi Melton is unable to join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for their fifth Masterworks concert, River of Life on March 4 & 5. The QCSO is pleased to announce that soprano Erin Wall will join the orchestra to perform the same repertoire.

The 31st season of the Quad City Wind Ensemble continues Sunday, February 26th at 3:00pm. Conducted by Brian L. Hughes, the Winter Concert program theme is “South of the Border” and will include music from and inspired by Central and South America. The concert will immediately be followed by a reception with free refreshments and homemade treats. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and FREE for all students through 12th grade.

RME competed with 50 nonprofits nationwide for one of 12 $5,000 grants awarded