QCSO Presents...

Valentine's Gala

 

Accompanying the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's Valentine's Day concert will be the second annual Valentine's Gala in the Gold Room of the Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport. The event will provide a full slate of romantic entertainment for Quad-Citians looking to celebrate Valentine's Day in style.

The Valentine's Gala begins at held 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 9, at the Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport, Iowa. Black tie is optional. Guests can enjoy hosted beer and wine, delicious appetizers, and browse the silent auction items.

At 6:00 p.m. guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner accompanied by live music. Then, at 7:30 p.m., the festivities move to the nearby Adler Theatre for the Valentine's Day Concert featuring the swing-era stylings Five by Design performing with the QCSO.

After the concert, guests can return to the Gold Room to dance to more music from Five by Design in a more intimate setting. Guests can also partake of delectable desserts, visit the hosted bar, and enjoy the live music until the silent auction concludes at 11:00 p.m.

To take part in this elegant evening of music and romance, call the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 563-322-QCSO (7276) or click here to order online.

Youth String Ensemble to perform at CASI

 

The Quad City Youth String Ensemble, directed by Dortha DeWit, will present a Community Concert on Sunday, January 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Center For Active Seniors Inc. CASI is located at 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. This concert is a free, general admission performance. We hope you're able to come see these talented student musicians.

 

Valentine's Day concert to feature Five by Design

 

Don't miss this Valentine's Day treat featuring symphonic dances and swing-era favorites such as It Don't Mean a Thing, In The Mood, and more of your swing-era favorites from Five By Design. This symphonic celebration also features romantic favorites from Bernstein's West Side Story and Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. This evening of music is sure to get your heart racing and your feet tapping.

 

To buy your tickets, call 563.322.0931 or simply click here to order online.

The Valentine's Gala is sponsored by KWQC-HD News 6, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Necker's Jewelers, the Planning Center, Ron's Toy Box, and the Sedona Group.

Also:

Masterworks 4

Valentine's Day

Saturday, February 9

7:30 p.m.

Adler Theatre, Davenport

Get tickets here

 

Masterworks 4

Valentine's Day

Sunday, February 10

2:00 p.m.

Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, Rock Island

Get tickets here

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