First Groups Engaged are the Military, and Music Teachers

So what does one do after a blockbuster 100th anniversary celebration? After the 100th season which featured the massive 100 Years, 100 Cellos project and superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma in the Concert of the Century, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) was seeking the best way to foray into a new century of music making. The question is answered! 

The QCSO has launched Communities in Concert, an initiative designed to renew the effort to reach out and engage Quad Cities' communities by inviting and welcoming them into their orchestral family.  Two communities (the military and music teachers) have already been selected for the special programs.

For the third year in a row the Davenport Chordbusters will hold a concert to celebrate the season and benefit Churches United of the Quad City Area.  Come out December 11th to Heritage Church in Rock Island to "Celebrate the Holidays."  Everyone is welcome and admission is by free will donation.

"We are excited that once again Chordbusters are offering this opportunity, not only for the community to see a great holiday show, but also for Churches United to benefit," said Anne Wachal, executive director for Churches United.  "The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving and we think this is a great example of that."

The show starts at 7:00pm on Friday, December 11, 2015.  It will be held at Heritage Church, located at 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, and will feature special guests Bend of the River Chorus, Hersong, RiverBend Bronze, Crimson River, The Schraders, Jonathan Turner, QC Music Guild Youth Chorus and Laila Haley.

Churches United is a non-profit organization in the Quad Cities that serves the community through various ministries: including 26 food pantries, 3 hot meal sites, Winnie's Place, a shelter for women and children who are homeless or victims of domestic violence, and Winnie's Wishes, the resale shop which proceeds directly benefit Winnie's Place.  All money raised from the concert goes directly to help Churches United's Hunger Ministries.

Tickets On Sale November 20

DES MOINES, IA (11/10/2015)(readMedia)-- Break out your hairspray, bomber jackets and neon leggings to help us celebrate Hairball's return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Friday, January 29. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 20. Admission is $23 in advance or $30 the day of the show.

Hairball is the world's ultimate 80s arena rock impersonation act, recreating the good-time party atmosphere of the decade with unmatched authenticity. Rock Star Bob and Kris Voxx bring the musical and performance styles of Guns n' Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Ozzy, AC/DC, Journey, Poison and more to the stage in dead-on visual and vocal performances. By alternating stage time, these performers rapidly change elaborate costumes, seamlessly transitioning from Paul Stanley of KISS to Joe Elliot of Def Leppard without a break in the action. Their ability to cop the persona of the era's legendary front men makes Hairball an international favorite.

Tickets will be available through www.iowastatefairgrounds.org. Walk up orders will be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Administration Building located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds starting November 20th. All tickets are general admission, a $3 convenience charge applies to all tickets and parking is free. The day of the show, the Jacobson Exhibition Center ticket window will open at 4 p.m. for purchases if tickets remain.

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The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefairgrounds.org.