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We Are Always Dependent on the Kindness of Strangers: “Come from Away,” at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse through November 1

Remembering the devastating losses and world-changing terror of 9/11 doesn't usually inspire joy, or instill hope. But there's a musical about it that does both, focusing on how the destruction in New York City and Washington D.C. affected a little island roughly 1,500 miles ...
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Denial Is a River in Egypt: “Murder on the Nile,” at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre through September 21

The Playcrafters Barn Theatre brings another of Agatha Christie’s mysteries to life with its production of Murder on the Nile, directed by Karen Riffey. With twists, gunshots, and more exposition than you can shake a fully loaded pistol at, this play will no doubt ...
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Iowa Awakening: “The Bridges of Madison County,” at the Timber Lake Playhouse through September 21

Mischa: Kristin Wetherington absolutely delivered. From start to finish, she commanded the audience’s attention, with carefree positivity at first, then convincing anguish as the story reached its emotional climax.Kitty: I was also really impressed by her ability to maintain a consistent, believable Italian accent ...
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Bruce Rauner Reminds Us That Both Sides Can’t Negotiate if Both See the Stakes as Much Too High

Having lived through and closely covered the Bruce Rauner gubernatorial administration, I’ve been getting a strong sense of déjà vu lately as several famous “wise old men” have publicly advised Governor JB Pritzker to call President Donald Trump and make some sort of deal ...
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Finishing Touches: “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” and “The Long Walk”

Little of actual import happens in either Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale or Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, two sequels – and theoretically climactic ones – to culturally beloved properties that happened to debut on the same day. (Had they arrived one week ...
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Dehd, September 17

Lauded by The Guardian as "mercilessly catchy and meticulously camp," the Chicago-based garage-rock/pop trio of Dehd headlines a September 17 concert event at Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox, their 2024 album Poetry inspiring Pitchfork to rave, "With more ambitious melodies, bolder harmonies, and compositional complexity, ...
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Preacher Lawson, September 27 and 30

A rising touring comedian who can boast acclaimed America's Got Talent performances, late-night TV appearances, and a massive TikTok fan base of 3.2 million followers, Preacher Lawson brings his national standup act to Davenport's Adler Theatre on September 27 and the University of Dubuque ...
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Active Endeavors Health & Fitness Expo and Quad Cities Marathon, September 27 and 28

An eagerly awaited autumnal tradition will get the blood pumping on September 27 and 28, as the weekend brings with it the Vibrant Arena at the MARK's Active Endeavors Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday followed by the 28th Quad Cities Marathon, presented by ...
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Songwriter Sessions w/ David G. Smith, Chris Avey, Jenny Shawhan, and Jack Morrow, September 19

Held as part of the unique concert series held in Davenport's intimate and cozy Redstone Room, the September 19 Songwriter Sessions event will find Common Chord guests treat to a seated evening of tunes hosted by David G. Smith, with additionally winning performances delivered ...
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“Soirée: Mission (Im)Possible,” September 20

On September 20, Quad City Symphony fans are invited to experience an elegant evening at Davenport's Figge Art Museum in one of our area's most education-programming fundraisers: Soirée: Mission (Im)Possible, which boasts a cocktail hour, dinner, and performance, plus a paddle raise and live ...
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The Seven Wonders: Fleetwood Mac Tribute, September 21

Garnering national attention for their high-energy performances since 2017, the seven world-classic musicians of The Seven Wonders bring their Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute to Davenport's Redstone Room on September 21, authentically recreating such timeless hit singles as "Dreams," "Go Your Own Way," ...
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Melvins, September 19

Led by rock legend Buzz Osborne, who has been touring with his band for 42 years, and boasting the sterling musicianship of drummer Dale Grover, bassist Steven Shane McDonald, and drummer Coady Willis, the sludge-metal and hardcore-punk musicians of Melvins return to Davenport's Raccoon ...
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