01 Apr 2014

Stuart Little opens April 5 On the Old Creamery's Main Stage

By Lily Allen-Duenas

The Old Creamery Theatre presents Stuart Little, the first Theatre For Young Audiences show in their 2014 season. Stuart Little hits the Main Stage on April 5 and runs through April 19. It was adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E.B. White.

Stuart, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Little, navigates the world with warmth and humor in this classic story by E.B. White, author of Charlotte's Web. Join Stuart as he drives, sails, and explores life with his friend Margalo the bird and his furry nemesis, Snowbell the cat.

The cast includes Keegan Christopher of Jefferson City, Missouri, Katie Colleta of Rockton, Illinois, Jeff Haffner of Cleveland, Ohio, Jackie McCall of Marengo, Iowa, and Jim Vogt of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Tickets are $9 and everyone gets the opportunity to meet the cast after the show! Call the box office for tickets and information 319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com. Stuart Little is Rated Theatre G.

The Old Creamery Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. In 2014, the company is celebrating 43 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.

31 Mar 2014

BHS presents The Music Man

By Tim Hoenig

BETTENDORF, IA. -- Bettendorf High School proudly presents Meredith Willson's, The Music Man, the winner of six Tony Awards. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Music Man tells the story of Professor Harold Hill, a fast-talking salesman of musical instruments who convinces the good folks of River City, Iowa that they need a band. His plans to skip town with their money come to a crashing halt when he falls head-over-heels in love with Marian, the town's librarian.

The production, highlighting the talents of more than 120 high school students, also features students from all six of the district elementary schools. The production stars senior Matthew McFate as the cunning Harold Hill and junior Emily Tinsman as Marian Paroo.

"I am very proud and excited to be a part of such a wonderful experience. The cast and crew are amazing, the set is phenomenal, and it is just so much fun to get to go help put something like this together every day after school! I hope everyone enjoys seeing the show as much as we all love performing in it!" McFate said.

All performances will take place at the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center, beginning at 7 p.m. on April 10-12 and 1 p.m. on April 13. All tickets are $10 and may be purchased from the BHS Activities Office or the high school website.

WHAT: The Music Man, book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, directed by Katherine Howard, with technical direction by Chris Howard and musical direction by Chris Saito and Jeff Knutson.

WHEN: Thursday, April 10 - Sunday, April 13. The curtain will open for the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances at 7:00 p.m., while the Sunday performance is a 1:00 p.m. matinee.

WHERE: All performances take place at the Bettendorf High School, Performing Arts Center at 3333 18th Street.

TICKETS: Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from the BHS Activities Office or the high school website (www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us).

29 Mar 2014

Rep. Loebsack to address Davenport Rotary

By Rick Best
March 29, 2014 (Davenport, IA) - Congressional Representative Dave Loebsack will speak to the Rotary Club of Davenport on Monday, March 31. The meeting begins at noon at the Outing Club, with Rep. Loebsack speaking at approximately 12:20.
       Congressman Loebsack will be speaking on his life prior to Congress and his legislative priorities. He will also give a quick overview on the committees he serves on and the work that he's been doing this Congress.
28 Mar 2014

University of Iowa 2013 fall Dean's List

By Lin Larson

IOWA CITY, IA (03/27/2014)(readMedia)-- Some 4,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the Dean's List for the 2013 fall semester.

The list below includes students from your area:

Karly Dankert of Bettendorf, IA

Melissa August of Davenport, IA

Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Tippie College of Business who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or higher on 12 semester hours or more of UI graded course work during a given semester or summer session and who have no semester hours of I (incomplete) or O (no grade reported) during the same semester are recognized by inclusion on the Dean's List for that semester.

Undergraduate students in the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine may qualify for the Dean's List with fewer than 12 semester hours of graded credit if deemed appropriate by the college.

College of Nursing students participating in clinical courses must have a total of 12 semester hours of earned credit, with eight semester hours of graded credit with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

26 Mar 2014

WORKSHOP: GRAYING GRACEFULLY! - Led by Rev. Tom Owen Towle

By Rick Martin
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the QC, 3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport IA    
When: Saturday April 5, 2014 from 8:30am - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $25 with pre-registration, $30 if you sign up at the door, We are asking for registration so Rev. Owen-Towle can know how many books to ship forward. 
This workshop is for senior women and men who wish to balance solitude and quest, joy and service, surrender and legacy as we navigate the final laps of our life-journey.
There will be presentations, discussion, and dyadic sharing on the rich themes of finishing life well. Any younger folks who wish to prepare for their own homestretch are warmly encouraged to attend as well.
A morning snack, water/coffee/tea can be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own bag lunch. To register by phone call 563-359-0816 or by e-mail: qcuu@mchsi.com

26 Mar 2014

Ian Sodawasser performing in Culver-Stockton's theatre production, "Side by Side by Sondheim"

By Heidi Lanier

CANTON, MO (03/24/2014)(readMedia)-- Ian Sodawasser, senior musical theatre major from Davenport, Iowa, has been cast to perform in Culver-Stockton's musical theatre production, "Side by Side by Sondheim." The performers of C-SC's production were not assigned roles in this ensemble production; They are performing as a team, with each having an equal part.

This lively musical revue explores the many facets of Stephen Sondheim's brilliant lyrics. Sondheim is an American composer and lyricist known for his immense contributions to musical theatre, with a career spanning five decades. He is the winner of an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards, eight Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. This performance is often set with Sondheim's own music and occasionally given added punch through the music of composers such as Richard Rodgers or Leonard Bernstein.

Performances are April 3-5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee Sunday, April 6. "Side by Side by Sondheim" is directed by Dr. Haidee Heaton, professor of theatre, with musical direction by Dr. Elliot Jones, professor of music and director of choral activities. Dr. Dylan Marney, professor music, is accompanying the performance on piano.

For ticket information, contact the C-SC Fine Arts Office at 573-288-6346.

Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, Mo., is a four-year residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). C-SC specializes in experiential education and is one of only two colleges in the nation to offer the 12/3 semester calendar, where the typical 15 week semester is divided into two terms, a 12-week term and a 3-week term.

26 Mar 2014

Check Out a Cake Pan from the Rock Island Library!

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Thanks to a recent donation to the Rock Island Public Library, your library card can now help you bake a more attractive cake.

The collection is the result of a phone call from Rock Island resident Kristina Lefever, who had a cake pan collection that needed a new home. "She used to live near a library in central Iowa that had a circulating collection of cake pans. After moving to Rock Island, she decided her own collection had been packed up long enough, and called us. We agreed to see how patrons respond to this new service," notes Kim Brozovich, Director of Technical Services at the Rock Island Public Library.

Fifteen pans are available, in the following shapes:

  • Book pans
  • Bunny cake
  • Cookie Monster
  • Cross
  • Goofy
  • Heart cake
  • Holly Hobbie
  • Mini-cupcake tins
  • Mini egg pan
  • Pink Panther
  • Precious Pony
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Tweety Bird

"The pans will be housed at our Main Library, but can be sent via our delivery system to another Rock Island branch, or any other library in the RiverShare catalog," added Brozovich.

The items appear in the library online catalog under the subject heading "cake pans." Borrowers are responsible for washing the pans before they are returned. Pans check out for 21 days, and incur a standard late fine of 20 cents per day. Pans may be borrowed or put on hold by any patron with a library card from any RiverShare library, but cannot be sent to libraries outside the RiverShare consortium.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-7323.

Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.

 

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26 Mar 2014

Spring is in the Air

By Joedy Cook

My Sincere Thanks: I want to reach out personally and give my heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful sponsors, donors, workers and all those who attended and shared in the success of Tutu Fabulous!  Your efforts beautifully combined to raise a total of over $9,000 to keep the bullying prevention campaign of The Ugly Duckling program in area schools. Sincerely, Joedy Cook.


Two inspiring and challenging world premiere ballets will be presented with live music provided by our partner Orchestra Iowa - the "Rite of Spring" & "Tehilah" set to the music of  Appalachian Spring. Amazing new choreography set to the magnificent music of Igor Stravensky & Aaron Copeland.

  • 4/5/2014 7:30 PM,  4/6/2014 2:30 PM at Paramount in Cedar Rapids,

  • 4/12/2014 1:30 PM &  7:30 PM at the Adler, Davenport

 

Mouse King comments

Yes, I was scurrying around at the Blackhawk, watching and listening!  It was hard with all the feet moving around the room, especially the dancing!  I really liked the "Mashed Potato Martinis" - so yummy!  I laughed so hard I thought everyone would hear me . . . one of our beautiful ballerinas thought it was ICE CREAM!! Yes, those ladies eat ice cream - and I have benefited from more than a few cookies crumbs  :). All in all, it was a very exciting, magical night.


MUSCATINE , Iowa - 3/8/2014. Second-graders from around the district - 450 in all - ooh'd and aww'd as the dancers from Ballet Quad Cities performed "The Ugly Duckling" on the Central Middle School auditorium stage Friday morning.  "Ballet QC brings Art and Life Lessons" Dispatch/Argus 1/28/2014. "The Ugly Duckling" is not only a beautiful dance fairy tale in the capable hands and expressive bodies of Ballet Quad Cities' professionals. The company works with thousands of local students annually to reinforce its message of bullying prevention and introduce youngsters to the wonders of ballet.


21 Mar 2014

Center for Dubuque History Exhibits 110 footlong DubuqueFest Panorama

By Tim Olson
Dubuque, Iowa- March 3, 2014– The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College debuts a 110 foot panoramic group portrait of hundreds of festival-goers at DubuqueFest 2013. The Exhibit is open March 15th through April 25th and a special reception will take place Sunday, April 6th.

The panorama was shot by Dubuque artist Tim Olson and photographer Tony Moline on May 18th and 19th, 2013 in Dubuque's Washington Park. The photographers used a massive 1930s era studio camera. It was modified by metal worker Jim Avery so that it could be wheeled through the park. At 10 foot intervals, the photographers stopped and exposed a single sheet of black and white 5"x7" film. Over the course of the festival they photographed over 600 people on 220 sheets of film. Moline helped keep
track of the subjects and gathered signatures which have been worked into the final print. He also used a digital camera to take in-between and background shots. After the festival, Olson processed the film then digitally stitched the single photographs together to create the seamless, 110 footlong photograph on exhibit. The final print has the look of black and white panoramic photographs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In 2012 Olson and the Center for Dubuque History partnered on A City at Work: 1912 and 2012, a photographic project that created a historic comparison of Dubuquers at work 100 years apart. During research for the project Olson was intrigued by the challenge of panorama photography and decided to try his hand at the festival.

A free reception for the exhibit on Sunday, April 6th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Center which will feature a short documentary by filmmaker Tim Connery about the making of the panorama. Refreshments will be served and the artist will be on hand to answer any questions. The Center for Dubuque History (CDH) is located in the lower level of the Academic Resource Center (the library) on the Loras College Campus. For CDH hours see: Loras.edu/library

This project was made possible by funding from the DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival, Art Gumbo, and the Iowa Arts Council. For more about the DubuqueFest Panorama see: ACityAtWork.com.

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21 Mar 2014

Summer workshop offered for aspiring young actors

By Vanessa McNeely

The Central Performing Arts Center (CPAC) in DeWitt, in cooperation with the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT), is sponsoring a children's theater workshop July 7-11 as well as two performances of "Treasure Island" at the CPAC Saturday, July 12.

Area youngsters in grades 1-12 are invited to sign up for the workshop Tuesday, April 1, through Thursday, May 1. Registration forms and permission slips are available at www.centralperformingartscenter.org. Completed registration forms, permission slips and payment may be mailed to or dropped off at the DeWitt Fitness Center, 900 14th St.

Organizers are looking for a maximum of 60 cast members plus four assistant directors. Any additional children will be placed on a waiting list. Participants will be placed in their appropriate age groups ? those entering first grade through age 7, ages 8-12 and 13-18.

Auditions will be held Monday, July 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Rehearsals tentatively are scheduled 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily throughout the week.  Performances are Saturday, July 12, at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. at the CPAC.

Optional workshops will be available after the rehearsals, with time and topics yet to be determined.

Missoula Children's Theatre is the nation's largest touring children's theatre. For the past 40 years, teams of tour actors/directors have visited up to 1,200 communities each year to produce adaptations of familiar children's classics and fairytales performed by local children. Creativity, social and communications skills, goal achievement and self esteem all are potential results of participation in the cultural/educational experience for youngsters.  In MCT's inaugural visit to CPAC last summer, more than 50 area children participated in the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Anyone who has questions may contact Vanessa McNeely, CPAC event coordinator, by calling 563-249-8541 or via e-mail at vanessa.mcneely@centralperformingartscenter.org.

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