28 Apr 2015

Felix and Fingers to Play Timber Lake Playhouse

By James Beaudry

MOUNT CARROLL, IL -- Timber Lake Playhouse, in collaboration with Timber Lake Resort and Campground, will present an interactive event performance of the Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Show at the playhouse on Saturday, May 9th. This nationally renowned show that take requests from the audience and encouraging dancing in your seats, will begin at 7:00 p.m., with cash bar opening at 6:30. Tickets are $20 and are available online and through the TLP box office.

"Ron Swanson–of Timber Lake Resort–came to us with the idea as a way to kick off the summer and celebrate Mothers Day Weekend. Then he reached out to restaurants in Mount Carroll. There are many exciting things happening in downtown Mount Carroll, we also saw this as a way to partner with the town," said TLP Artistic Director, Jim Beaudry.

"We thought it was a great idea, and I immediately thought of Felix and Fingers because I know how much people love them in the Chicago area, and not all dueling pianos acts are as good as they are," Beaudry continued. "So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that was the same group Ron had already reached out to about coming to TLP."

Tickets to the event, which is appropriate for all ages, can be purchased online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, by calling 815-244-2035 during business hours or stopping by the TLP office across the street from the theatre at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll. Seats are reserved, so advance tickets are suggested, unless planning to spend the entire evening dancing in the aisles. Dinner options in Mount Carroll are separate from the ticket price.

Henry's Double K in Mount Carroll will be taking reservations for a pre-show all you can eat buffet at the restaurant that evening. The $15 buffet will include roast pork, chicken breasts, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, salad bar, rolls and coffee. Contact Henry's Double K at 815-244-0810 for more information. Sievert's Steaks & Stuff in Mount Carroll will offer 10% off pizzas between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Visit www.mountcarrollil.org for a cull list of restaurants in the town.

Timber Lake Playhouse's pre-season events begin Wednesday, May 6 with the Magic Owl Children's Theatre production of The Commedia Pinocchio for kids and families, which runs through Saturday May 9 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All tickets are only $6 and are available by calling the office, or at the theatre the day of the show.

Office hours for TLP are Monday through Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Timber Lake Playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd. in Mount Carroll.

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24 Apr 2015

Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer with Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet QC

1.  It feels good. You have a sense of giving back to the community supporting the lovely art of dance.
2.  It's good for you. You can express your values in activities that are meaningful and research suggests the sense of well-being can lead to better overall mental health and functionality.
3.  It builds relationships in your community. Volunteering provides a broader community perspective and a sense of team. You can also enhance your career and gain prestige by building relationships with new contacts and old friends in the community while working toward common goals.
4.  It provides new learning opportunities. You will increase your knowledge and learn new skills through networking with other knowledgeable peers. You gain an insider's knowledge of our organization and what it takes to bring a production to life.
5.  You can provide an example of giving. You can express your values in activities that are meaningful, bringing your community together and forming the habit of giving of your time and your talents.

THANK YOU to all the volunteers of the Ballet Quad Cities. Check out our website for information on how you can become a volunteer today!

 

20 Apr 2015

Iowa Public Television Presents Romeo + Juliet: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet QC

Continuing its tradition of showcasing talented Iowans and sharing community performances with the entire state, Iowa Public Television will present a new production of Romeo + Juliet: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities. The ballet will debut Friday, April 17 at 8:30 p.m., and will air again on April 20 at 9 p.m. on statewide Iowa Public Television.

The performers of Ballet Quad Cities bring Shakespeare to modern life. The brilliant musical score by Sergei Prokofiev and stunning choreography lure you in to a version of the tale that is driven by fate.

"We've covered many wonderful performances over the years but this one stands out," said IPTV Senior Producer/Director Deb Herbold. "It's deeper. It's multi-faceted. It is flat-out riveting."

Join us for this captivating and thought provoking performance from the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Moline, Illinois, recorded on February 27, 2015. The program includes behind the scenes interviews with the cast and choreographer.

20 Apr 2015

Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds applaud Google's $1 billion investment in Council Bluffs

By Rick Martin

Latest investment from Google will bring company's investment to $2.5 billion in 2019

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today applauded the latest investment by tech giant Google, which is set to make an additional $1 billion investment through 2019 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The latest billion dollar investment by Google in Iowa brings the company's total investment in Iowa to $2.5 billion.

"Google's latest billion dollar investment in Iowa is yet another indicator of Iowa's emerging leadership position in welcoming tech giants to the state," said Branstad. "Google has been an exemplary corporate citizen that continually looks to reinvest in the community where it does business. We're pleased that Google, like many other companies, is choosing Iowa to invest, grow and create high-quality careers."

"This significant investment in Iowa from Google will continue to foster growth in STEM career fields," said Reynolds. "We're pleased not only with the investment Google has made in Iowa, but also with the commitment the company has made to using Iowa's abundant renewable energy, like wind, to power a sizable portion of their operations. Today's announcement of Google's investment is a win for Council Bluffs and the entire state of Iowa."

Google currently employs more than 300 individuals in Iowa.

"With its highly-skilled workforce and vibrant business climate, we are proud to call Iowa home," said Chris Russell, Google Council Bluffs Data Center Manager. "The state of Iowa has been a critical partner in the expansion of our Council Bluffs data center, which allows us to support more and more people as they use the internet."

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17 Apr 2015

Event Announcements: MRA Iowa/Western Illinois

By Kathy Riley

Event:                   FMLA - Update for Leave Administrators

Date:                     Thursday, May 7, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

 

Cost:                       $160 MRA members / $205 nonmembers

It's important to stay current.  The FMLA playing field changes rapidly each year due to court cases, DOL rulings, and administrator's interpretations.  MRA's experienced human resources professionals, who answer thousands of FMLA member questions each year, will guide you through the latest changes to keep you current with FMLA administration.  The course content is fluid and will reflect current legal activity as well as hot topics from recent member inquiries.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

 

 

Event:                   Forklift/Lift Truck Train-The Trainer

Date:                     Thursday, May 14, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

 

Cost:                       $350 MRA members / $450 nonmembers (includes full kit with videos)

Second attendee from same company $175 MRA members/ $210 nonmembers

This highly successful powered industrial truck training program is designed to provide you with all the information you need to instruct and train your employees on safe operation of powered industrial trucks.  Included in the cost of this program are 6 hours of classroom instruction at MRA's facility and program information necessary for conducting qualified training classes.

 

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

 

Event:                  Negotiation Skills- Accomplishing the Win-Win - Finding the Common Ground

Date:                     Monday, May 18, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

 

Cost:                       $250 MRA members / $340 nonmembers

 

In this program, participants examine the strategies, tactics, and techniques that skilled negotiators use to reach mutually satisfying  outcomes and participants learn how to identify the needs and underlying interests of both parties and plan approaches for communicating their side with confidence.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

 

Event:                  Strategic Planning Workshop: A Case Study

Date:                     Thursday, May 21, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

 

Cost:                       $250 MRA members / $340 nonmembers

This workshop provides leaders with a structural approach that ensures fact-based decision making that can be used for evaluating specific problems or opportunities or to conduct a more general business review for strategic planning.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

 

Event:                   Affirmative Action Plan Workshop

Date:                     Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

 

Cost:                       $460 MRA members / $665 nonmembers

During this workshop, participants will receive the tools needed to write a federally-sound affirmative action plan from start to finish, including the preparation of all critical statistical analysis.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

About MRA-The Management Association
Founded in 1901, MRA-The Management is a not-for-profit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers throughout the Midwest, covering 800,000+ employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by creating powerful teams and safe, successful workplaces. MRA conducts more than 2,000 learning events each year. Members of MRA also receive access to expert guidance, best practices, professionally facilitated roundtables, essential tools, and dozens of business services in the areas of human resources and training. MRA is headquartered in Waukesha, Wis., and has regional offices in Palatine, Ill.; Moline, Ill.; and Plymouth, Minn. To learn more and to become a member of MRA, visit www.mranet.org.

15 Apr 2015

Young Footliters presents PINOCCHIO this Friday & Saturday April 17-18

By Nancy Mayfield

Featuring performers in grades K-4

The Young Footliters will present Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio, as adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, this Friday April 17 at 7:00 PM and Saturday April 18 at 2:00 PM at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.  The production features performers in grades K-4 and is directed by Jean Grewe. Tickets are $5-$7 and are available online at www.coralvillearts.org, by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the CCPA box office (1301 5th Street) and Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th Street).

According to director Jean Grewe, "It has been a total joy and blessing working on this show!  The kids are acting, building the sets, and working as running crew; they have really been involved in every part of the show, and are having a great time doing it!  And the parents have really stepped up as well - costumes, props, set, working backstage, helping in the Green Room, you name it, they did it!"

Performing in Pinocchio creates a special, age-appropriate experience for young performers.  The children receive valuable experience in putting on a production: they learn about the rehearsal process, what a performance is like, how to project and speak clearly, how to pay attention and focus on the show, and how to work as a team.  They also have a lot of fun creating a show with other kids.

Young Footliters is a program of the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts offering children and teens fun, creative, and educational theater arts opportunities in a safe, positive, and professional environment.  Young Footliters aims to produce quality productions and classes that promote responsibility, confidence, leadership, cooperation, and arts appreciation.

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15 Apr 2015

The Matchmaker Opens April 30 at The Old Creamery Theatre

By Lily Allen-Duenas

Amana- The Matchmaker, opens April 30 and runs through May 21 on the Old Creamery's Main Stage, with shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm.

Old Creamery favorite, Marquetta Senters, stars as delightful professional busybody, Dolly Levi, in this classic romantic comedy. With more than a few potential lovers needing a little push toward the altar, she's got her work cut out for her as she plots and plans a course to bring true happiness to everyone, including the matchmaker herself! The Matchmaker is written by Thornton Wilder.

The cast includes Nick Barnes, Josh Cahn, David Q. Combs, Adelina Feldman-Schultz, Jason Grubbe, Isaac Helgens, Vaughn Irving, Haley Karlson, Meghan Kuhn, Rachael Lindhart, Howard Meadows, Marquetta Senters, and James Tarrant. Sean McCall is the director.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $18.50 for students, with a

$12 special student rush rate for students purchasing their tickets 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Media Sponsor is 96.5 Kiss Country. The Matchmaker is Rated G. Call the box office for tickets and information

319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com.

The Old Creamery Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. In 2015, the company is celebrating 44 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.
15 Apr 2015

Global Soybean Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Biotech Approvals and Supply

By United Soybean Board

Representatives from U.S. soybean-farmer-led organizations will soon join their counterparts from several other countries in China to meet with stakeholders including industry and government representatives to discuss the biotech-approval process there. A white paper on the global implications of delays for biotech soybean traits will be released at the meeting.

Farmer-leaders from the United Soybean Board (USB), the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will team up with their fellow soybean farmers from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Canada, representing the International Soy Growers Alliance (ISGA).

The delegation will meet with Chinese industry and government officials to discuss biotechnology and its role in supplying a safe, reliable and abundant food supply to a global market.

Please join Bob Haselwood, Wade Cowan and Laura Foell via teleconference to discuss this hot topic.

14 Apr 2015

Volunteers Needed for TLP Annual Clean Up April 25

By Dr. Jeffrey Bassman

MOUNT CARROLL, IL -- Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional theatre company in Mount Carroll, is seeking volunteers for the Timber Lake Playhouse Volunteer Program.  At the heart of the TLP mission is an on-going commitment to provide the best in professional theatre in Northern Illinois.  To do this, TLP must rely on volunteers to support the mission.

All area residents who share a commitment to the arts are encouraged to join TLP in their work.  All talents and skill levels are valuable as opportunities exist in production, front of house, facilities and administrative tasks.

The first opportunity to volunteer is Saturday, April 25 for the Annual TLP Campus Cleanup.  Raking, gardening, cleaning and general outdoor work will be among the activities for the day.  Cleanup starts at 9:00.

Other volunteer opportunities throughout the season include working in the costume or scene shop, painting sets, working on the stage crew, helping in the box office, landscaping, fundraising, strategic planning, or joining the volunteer staff as a TLP Ambassador.

Timber Lake Playhouse's 54th Summer Season officially begins June 4th with the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray. Pre-season kick-off events include the Lena! Las Vegas Casino Night on Saturday, April 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Rafters in Lena, IL. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers, a starting purse, and chances to win prizes.  Timber Lake Playhouse in conjunction with Timber Lake Resort is hosting the Dueling Pianos on May 9th at 7:00 at the Playhouse.  Tickets are $20.

For questions about our volunteer opportunities or for tickets to either of the TLP kick-off events, contact the playhouse at 815-244-2035, visit the website at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, or stop by our office at 8216 Black Oak Rd. in Mount Carroll Monday through Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Timber Lake Playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd. in Mount Carroll. The Rafters is located at 9426 W. Wagner Rd. in Lena.

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14 Apr 2015

SLEEPING BEAUTY sponsored by the Adler Theatre Foundation

By Ballet Quad Cities

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