For the Quad City Bank and Trust Riverfront Pops this September, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will bring one of the greatest pop music phenomenons in history back to life with ABBA: The Concert. Every year, thousands of people visit the Mississippi riverfront from all around the region for an afternoon of fun and music at Riverfront Pops.

ABBA: The Concert has been performed in more than 20 countries around the world and has done more than 1,000 shows. During these tours the show has always included members of the original ABBA rhythm section. ABBA: The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world while dazzling all who see them with their fantastic performance of such iconic hits as "Mamma Mia," "S.O.S," "Money, Money, Money," "The Winner Takes It All," "Waterloo," "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme," and "Dancing Queen." ABBA is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time with over 370 million records sold. Their music has returned to prominence recently with the hit musical and subsequent film, "Mamma Mia!"

The gates open at 3:00 p.m. for seating on the field and in the stands, with the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Shuttles will run from Central High School South Lot (11th and Harrison Streets), Palmer College (8th and Harrison Streets), and the Scott County Courthouse from 3:00 p.m. until concert time. Returning this year is a giant kids fun zone courtesy of Jumpin' Joey's Bounce Houses. And for the parents, Quad Cities Social Dancing will be giving free dance lessons from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Learn the Cha-Cha and the Hustle before the concert, and then you can dance the night away on our giant outdoor dance floor.

The Augustana Alumni Relations Office is participating in this tribute to the most popular Swedish band of all time by planning a weekend celebration of their own Swedish heritage. This weekend will include films, sight-seeing tours, and a pre-concert meet and greet with the original members of the ABBA band. To find out the latest information regarding this weekend exploration of everything Swedish, contact Kelly Noack, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, at 309.794.7474.

Riverfront Pops is proud to be an anchor event to the 2012 East West Riverfest, running from September 7 to 16. East West Riverfest is a celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage of the Quad Cities. Over 200 events and activities will be taking place all around the Quad Cities during the ten-day festival. Over 50 organizations have signed up to participate in this exciting new festival. For more information, visit www.eastwestriverfest.com.

All tickets are $20. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets go on sale this Friday and can be purchased in advance at the QCSO office, all area Quad City Bank and Trust locations, and through Ticketmaster. Groups of 20 or more can contact the box office directly at 563.322.QCSO for special rates and offers.

The Riverfront Pops is sponsored by Quad City Bank and Trust.

Every year, thousands of people visit the Mississippi riverfront from all around the region for Riverfront Pops. With just a couple months to go until the big event, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the guest artist they have invited to perform at this year's event. Also discussed will be several new partnerships surrounding this year's concert.

The QCSO will be announcing all of this on Monday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. in LeClaire Park, Davenport. Refreshments will be provided beginning at 10:00 a.m. The press and the public are invited to this event. B-Roll and print quality images of past Riverfront Pops concerts and this September's guest artists will be provided to all members of the media at the event.

PRESS CONFERENCE DETAILS:
June 25, 2012
LeClaire Park Bandshell
400 W Biederbeck Drive
Davenport, IA

10:00 a.m. - Refreshements
10:30 a.m. - Press Conference
- Jeff vom Saal, Executive Director, Quad City Symphony Orchestra
- John Anderson, President and CEO, Quad City Bank and Trust
- Joe Taylor, President and CEO, Quad City Convention and Visitors Bureau, and member of the Experience Quad Cities Advisory Board
- Kai Swanson, Executive Assistant to the President, Augustana College
- and a performance by Quad Cities Social Dancing.

Yes, it's true!  Beth Moore is coming to Moline!

She will be at the I-Wireless Center July 27-28!

Have you purchased your tickets yet?

In addition, You Lead, a LifeWay women's ministry training, will be held on July 26-27 prior to the Beth Moore's Living Proof Live event.

 • Beth Moore                          • Travis Cottrell

Group seating for Beth Moore's Living Proof Live is still available for a limited time.

Here's how it works:

Buy a block of 50 or more seats in your name or your church's name for $60 each from LifeWay: click here.

Two weeks prior to the event, you will be asked to submit the names of those in your group to LifeWay.  Those who purchase group seating will have their section reserved for them.

All other tickets, in less than groups of 50, may be purchased through LifeWay for $65 each with general seating admission click here.

The weekend schedule is:

Thursday, July 26 You Lead training for women; 1:00 pm-6:00 pm, with registration beginning at 11am.

Friday, July 27 You Lead training for women resumes at 7:45 am and concludes at 1:00 pm with an addition bonus workshop at 1:15.

Friday, July 27 Beth Moore: Living Proof Live; 7 pm - 9:30 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm.

Saturday, July 28 Beth Moore: Living Proof Live; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, with doors opening at 7:30 am.

To become a part of the Prayer and Publicity Network, click here.  As a PPN partner, you will receive updated prayer requests, information and the opportunity to have your women's bible studies listed for the attendees.  What a privilege to know you are part of the work of God in the Quad Cities as you pray for and promote this event!

Often people ask what Beth will be teaching/speaking on.  To her commendation, Beth seeks the Lord on behalf of us, the Quad Cities, and will speak forth what He leads her to say.  Be praying for her, Travis Cottrell who will be leading us in worship, and for the entire LifeWay team as they prepare for Living Proof Live, Moline, 2012!!

For more information, contact LifeWay or locally, Evie Gardner, City Coordinator at 563-359-5333 or egardner@harvestdavenport.org

DYC Youth Explosion

Performing Arts/Talent Show

Sunday, June 24, 2012
4:00 PM

$5 Donation

Third Missionary Baptist Church

Milhouse Hall
222 W. 14th St., Davenport, IA

Sponsored by:

NAACP

NAACP CELEBRATES 103 YEARS OF SERVICE 1909-2012

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 563-505-0903

Davenport Youth Council

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