26 Jul 2007

Winner of "The Funniest Person in the Military" brings "In Your Face Silliness!"

By Morgan Johnson
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
Winner of "The Funniest Person in the Military" brings "In Your Face Silliness!"
Kevin Williams performs at Penguin's Comedy Club July 26th through 28th
 
BETTENDORF, IA, July 17, 2007 - Kevin Williams is one of the most creative and brightest comedians performing today. Born and raised in Chicago, Kevin's brand of humor is best described as "In your face silliness!" In fact, he prides himself in being able to entertain diverse audiences. 

Kevin began performing comedy while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He won "The Funniest Person in the Military" comedy contest held in New York. He has taken his act overseas performing in Germany and Japan. 

Kevin's television credits include B.E.T.'s Comic View and NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has opened for Aretha Franklin and toured with D. L. Hughley. In 2005, Kevin was the winner of the Chicago Comedy Competition. Kevin's act has been described as "A Must See!"
 
Kevin's comedy is smart, inventive and perfectly paced. All of his material is presented with his own slant, from topics unseen to those tread upon, but rediscovered anew. From brutal personal experiences to light-hearted whimsical farce, Kevin's comedy is a true dichotomy. As soon as he hits the stage, Kevin captures and audience and allows them to laugh as they view the world from his own perverse perspective.
 
See Kevin Williams co-starring Joe Tyler July 26th through 28th at Penguin's Comedy Club. Tickets are available by calling (563) 324-5233 or by visiting www.penguinscomedyclub.com.  Visit Penguin's Comedy Club website for more upcoming events such as "Bob & Tom" favorites Greg Hahn, Heywood Banks and Dan St. Paul.

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26 Jul 2007

Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally

By Cat
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The 3rd annual Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally in Winterset, Iowa is the upcoming weekend of August 23-26, 2007. It will be celebrating one of its founders 50th birthday. 

 
17 Jul 2007

The Only One Man Comedy A Cappella Show in the World!

By Morgan Johnson
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 
The Only One Man Comedy A Cappella Show in the World!

Ron Feingold at Penguin's Comedy Club July 19th through 21st

 

BETTENDORF, IA, July 17, 2007 - Ron Feingold showcases the "Only One Man Comedy A Cappella Show in the World!" What makes his show special is the fact that Ron performs ALL of his own vocals including the bass, baritone, tenor, alto and soprano parts...even the drums!

Ron has toured the entire United States and has performed in America's finest Comedy Clubs, Universities, and Theatres. After doing "straight" stand-up for 5 years, he decided to stir things up a little and bring his love for a cappella music to the comedy clubs.

Ron's first album was released in June of 1995 and was called One Man A Cappella Jam! His second album, Solo Effort, was released in 2001,  and has taken Ron's music to a different level. Using contemporary favorites and up-tempo classics Ron has create an a cappella recording that is unique and fun to listen to.

Currently, Ron is a corporate and cruise ship entertainer residing in Florida and also performs at his favorite comedy clubs around the country. Check out the show because you won't see or hear anything like this anywhere!

See Ron Feingold co-starring Jake Baker July 19th through 21st at Penguin's Comedy Club. Tickets are available by calling (563) 324-5233 or by visiting www.penguinscomedyclub.com. Visit Penguin's Comedy Club website for more upcoming events such as "Bob & Tom" favorites Greg Hahn, Heywood Banks and Dan St. Paul.

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29 Jun 2007

Jack Willhite Heats Up Penguin's Comedy Club

By Morgan Johnson
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BETTENDORF, IA, June 29, 2007 - 4th of July weekend is a celebration at Penguin's Comedy Club with musical comedian Jack Willhite.

Jack Willhite has one of the most exciting comedy acts on tour today! Jack's performance is hilarious, fast-paced and unpredictable.  Willhite offers up a tour-de-force of costume changes, props and musical parodies in a one-of-a-kind show you don't want to miss!


Two words describe Jack's show; "clever" & "unpredictable."  Whether  its ZZ Top, Alice Cooper & Robert Plant as TV Sitcom stars, or a Halloween  visit to the houses of Ozzy Osborne, Jim Morrison & Axl Rose........this versatile performer's blend of crazy characters, observational comedy & music is sure to put a hefty spin on your funny bone!

 

See Jack Willhite co-starring Gina Trammell July 5th through 7th at Penguin's Comedy Club. Tickets are available by calling (563) 324-5233 or by visiting www.penguinscomedyclub. Visit our website for more upcoming events such as "Bob & Tom" comedians Sean Morey, Greg Hahn and Heywood Banks.

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27 Jun 2007

Smooth Jazz Gutarist Matt Marshak

By Valerie Davis
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Guitarist-Matt Marshak
Saturday, August 18, 2007 7:00 PM
Redstone Room 129 Main St •  Davenport, IA
$25.00 / ticket at the door $30

 

 

30 May 2007

Urban Professionals Group - QC Social Mixer

By Hiram Harris
ImageThe Urban Professionals Group - Quad Cities invite you to their monthly social mixer, Friday, June 15th from 6PM - 10PM at the Stoney Creek Inn, 101 18th Street, Moline, IL.  The Coleman Harris Jazz Quartet will perform, and DJ Mixxin' Mel will provide party music for the late-night crowd.
08 May 2007

Ben Gleib star of NBC's "The REAL Wedding Crashers" LIVE at Penguin's Comedy Club

By Morgan Johnson
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Ben Gleib is star of NBC's new hit show "The REAL Wedding Crashers" and Fox's "The Gleib Show". He will be appearing in this season's "Last Comic Standing". Gleib has performed on CBS' "The Late Late Show" with Craig Ferguson," and performs weekly at the usually sold-out Collegehumor.com / National Lampoon Nite, every Wednesday at the Hollywood Improv, where he performs with Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Dave Attell, Sarah Silverman, and more.

See Ben Gleib co-starring Chris Smith May 10th through 12th at Penguin's Comedy Club. Tickets are available by calling (563) 324-5233 or by visiting www.penguinscomedyclub. Visit Ben's website for video clips and pictures at www.bengleib.com. For more information on NBC's "The REAL Wedding Crashers" visit http://www.nbc.com/The_Real_Wedding_Crashers/.

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01 May 2007

URBAN PROFESSIONALS GROUP of the Quad Cities MONTHLY SOCIAL NETWORKING MIXER

By Hiram Harris
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Friday, May 18, 2007 from 6PM-10 PM at Hunter's, 2107 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Networking, food, dancing and live jazz included.

06 Apr 2007

Jazz on the Bluff

By Chris Cournoyer
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JAZZ ON THE BLUFF 

A Benefit for the LeClaire Community Library
LeClaire, Iowa
Friday, April 13, 2007
6:00 - 8:30 P.M.
at the
Mississippi Valley Welcome Center,
900 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire

Featuring:

· Live jazz from the Ron Madow's High Society Jazz Band,

· Wine tasting* from Tabor Winery,

· Desserts and hors d'oeuvres from local businesses and restaurants!

· Basket Raffle

· A scenic view of the Mississippi River

Tickets/Information:

· Minimum donation is $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door

· To buy tickets in advance, go to the Welcome Center, LeClaire Library or to buy online with a credit card, go to www.leclairelibrary.org

· Tickets can be bought at the door

· Attire is "LeClaire Chic"  -- this event is meant to be a relaxed, casual atmospere - NOT snooty!
 

Presented by the Friends of the LeClaire Community Library
and our generous local sponsors!
* Non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

Special Thanks to the LeClaire Tourism Board for the $500 grant that enabled 100% of the funds raised by this event to go directly to supporting and promoting the Library!

For more information, call 563-505-6703.

16 Mar 2007

COLLECTED STORIES showing at Riverside Theatre

By Riverside Theatre
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Showing March 23-April 15 at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City

Final production of Gilbert Street Season

Collected Stories by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies will mark the 6th and final show of Riverside Theatre's Gilbert Street Season and will feature artistic director Jody Hovland and a newcomer to Riverside's stage, New York actor Shamis Beckley. The show will open March 23 and run through April 15. Tickets range from $12 to $23 and are available for purchase by phone at (319)338-7672 or on-line at www.riversidetheatre.org.

Collected Stories, directed by Riverside associate artist Kristin Horton, explores the conflict between the established artist and the adulatory student who becomes a friend and confidante - and finally a threatening rival. Ruth, a prominent short-story writer, takes on Lisa Morrison as a protégé. But when Lisa's first novel - which appears to have cannibalized Ruth's life experiences - is published to much critical acclaim, the resulting duel between the two formidable characters is a dramatic tour-de-force.

 

"This play brings up so many fascinating questions concerning authorship and copyright. Do we own exclusive rights to our experiences and stories? When do our stories become fair game for others to tell? As a theater artist who is in the business of telling other people's stories for a living, this is of tremendous interest to me" says Horton. Horton is a New York based director and current Artistic Fellow at the Lark Play Development Center. She is a recipient of the 2005-07 NEA/TCG Career Development Program for Directors and a 2007 Directing Residency at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Artistic Director Jody Hovland, who plays Ruth Steiner, is drawn to Margulies' characters. "These are two very smart, strong women who share both funny and tender moments as well as have some great battles. That kind of emotional playfulness is a great attraction for the actor and compelling, I think, for the audience."

 

 

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